If you’re asking that question, the answer is “Probably Yes”. If you’re thinking about it then something is probably wrong and you need to get to the root of it.

Common reasons to feel a little disgruntled about owning a business:

• You don’t believe in your business anymore.
• You have issues with your business partner(s).
• You have bought into a franchise and wish you hadn’t.
• You feel the recession has taken a toll on your business.
• You don’t believe in your product or service anymore.
• You’ve lost the passion that used to drive you and your business.


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How do you get Website Traffic?

Now that’s the #1 challenge for business.  With hundreds and thousands of competitors on the internet, getting found on google can be tough…

“We Found You On Google”

…are the magic words any business owner wants to hear.   But it’s not that easy.  There is all this techno babble… SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Meta Tags, Social media, etc.   Then there are hefty fees, get rich quick schemes, ridiculous guarantees, and quite frankly alot of scams.   The fact is that Getting Found On Google is foreign to many business owners and many so called Internet Experts take advantage.

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If you’re not using Google Docs, you may be missing out!

Google Docs is a powerful online collaboration tool that lets you create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations online, from any computer (PC or MAC), without the need for Microsoft Office.

You can safely store and organize your work, collaborate in real time (meaning two or more people can edit the same document live and you can see another’s changes live), and you can control who can see your documents.

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When you are thinking of starting a new business of any kind, you probably feel a certain amount of fear. This is even true with a network marketing Internet business. A little fear can be a good thing though because it is a great motivator to help you succeed. Fear can help you stay focused on your goals and stay motivated to work hard to avoid failure.

If the thought of fear being a good thing is new to you, you might find it hard to believe you can use it to your advantage.

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Seminars are great but the ugly truth is that only 1% of seminar attendees actually implement what they learn. 80% walk away inspired and motivated only to let the real world kick in and the notes (if they took any) collect dust on a shelf.  20% attempt to implement but either do so poorly or never finish.

Simply put, you can’t expect to teach a kid how to ride a bike at a seminar.  You can take a kid to a seminar, have him or her watch how to ride a bike, you can rent or buy books on riding a bike, you can put training wheels on a bike at a seminar and have the kid do a circle.  But you can’t expect that kid to learn how to actually ride a bike.

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With the economic recession and job cuts, many people are turning to starting a small business.    Be your own boss, earn more money, work less, and do something you love doing, right?  When done right, it can absolutely pay off on so many levels.

If you are about to start off in business you will have no doubt heard these comments:
“So many businesses fail. Why are you doing this?”
“I hear that you need a large amount of money to get a business off the ground these days.”
“Why are you throwing away the security of your job?”

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With today’s economic condition there has been an increase in small business startups according to StatsCanada.   Many more are considering buying a franchise.  With job cuts and the economic uncertainty, more and more individuals are turning to self employment and taking their destiny into their own hands.  If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity, be sure to contact me.

Running a small business can be lucrative, more time and money, and getting away from the boss, while doing something you are passionate about.

Getting a small business off the ground however is challenging to say the least. Here are some tips which will prepare the ground for running a successful small business.

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With all the doom and gloom in the media I’m going to keep the use of the “R” word to a minimum!  Unless you’ve been living in isolation for the last few months, you’re likely aware of the global economic condition…

There are Two Types of Businesses Today…
Those Effected By The Economy and Those About To Be!

There is an argument to say that we’ve all been effected, but lets not get philosophical. Lets stay pragmatic and focus on the most important function of your business:  Strategic Sales & Marketing!

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