Some would say that there are all kinds of realities. Virtual or physical. Subjective or objective. Inner or outer. Being neither psychologist nor philosopher I don’t spend a lot of energy trying to define reality. But I do try my best to always acknowledge and accept it in pursuit of success. There are a lot
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I am a great fan of knowledge. And I don’t mean only knowledge that’s the first step in making a plan, or passing a test, or achieving a goal. But I believe in learning purely for the wonder of gaining something beautiful, useful or just something new. Learning is never a waste of time, even
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How do you lock yourself out of your own computer? Easy. Change the password, forget to write it down, then leave town for a month! In this digital age, even if you run a “brick-and-mortar” business, you still have to be online for certain activities. And being online means there will be passwords to manage.
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A complete plan is essential for any business. The idea is the first step, and the vision is the motivation. But to bring them to life you need concrete step-by-step business and marketing plans. Yes, it takes time and attention to detail to do them right, but you’ll save a lot of time and headaches
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(Article for the Top 6 Productions Newsletter) Although you might not be able to tell by looking outside right now, Spring is coming soon. The days get longer and March winds blow in to chase away the winter chill. We start getting ready for brighter and warmer times. It’s time for making plans, getting organized,
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It’s not easy running a small business. Economic conditions change. Technology changes. Trends change. And sometimes it gets hard to hold on to your motivation. It’s no wonder a lot of people give up on their dreams. The fact is, even if you are lucky enough to have great helpers, keeping yourself moving toward your
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Fall is my favorite time of the year. Nature turns the world beautiful with colors and the coming holiday season forecasts hope and promise. As winter approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on the year’s lessons and successes, and plan for the future.
Read MoreThere’s an old saying which claims that if you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always gotten. If you think about this then you have to ask yourself if you’re satisfied with what you have, or do you want something different? Some people would say that they are satisfied with
Read MoreDo you keep up with yourself online? Do you know how? There are good reasons to monitor your internet presence. Build up your “news” or press section Connect with your audience in their favorite places Fix problems or counter negative issues quickly Collect testimonials There are several bookmarking and collection sites that will help you do
Read MoreHow do you sort through various business advice? With the Internet, there’s no shortage of folks willing to give their opinions on most subjects. The problem is there are a lot of myths, misinformation and just plain crap floating around. I started thinking about this subject because of some posts on one of the networking sites I belong to.
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