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Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in<span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Google</span></a></span> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">51 creative business card ideas</span></a></span></span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to get you started thinking creatively.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.MVisionConsulting.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">www.MVisionConsulting.com</span></a></span></span>','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','publish','closed','open','','19-low-cost-to-no-cost-marketing-strategies-for-small-business','','','2012-10-18 04:35:28','2012-10-18 04:35:28','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2914',0,'post','',0),(2915,1,'2012-10-18 03:49:40','2012-10-18 03:49:40','','dreamstime_4175491','','inherit','open','open','','dreamstime_4175491','','','2012-10-18 03:49:40','2012-10-18 03:49:40','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2916,1,'2012-10-18 03:49:52','2012-10-18 03:49:52','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision','','','2012-10-18 03:49:52','2012-10-18 03:49:52','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2917,1,'2012-10-18 03:50:52','2012-10-18 03:50:52','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\n\n1. Start a Blog\n\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</a> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.\n\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\n\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\n\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\n\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\">Google</a> to find relevant conversations.\n\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\n\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\n\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\n\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\">51 creative business card ideas</a> to get you started thinking creatively.\n\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\n\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\n\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\n\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\n\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\n\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\n\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\n\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\n\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\n\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\n\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\n\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\n\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\n\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\n\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\n\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\n\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\n\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\n\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\n\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\n\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\n\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\n\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\n\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\n\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\n\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\n\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\n\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-2','','','2012-10-18 03:50:52','2012-10-18 03:50:52','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2918,1,'2012-10-18 03:52:01','2012-10-18 03:52:01','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\">Google</a> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\">51 creative business card ideas</a> to get you started thinking creatively.\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-3','','','2012-10-18 03:52:01','2012-10-18 03:52:01','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2919,1,'2012-10-18 03:52:17','2012-10-18 03:52:17','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\">Google</a> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\">51 creative business card ideas</a> to get you started thinking creatively.\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-4','','','2012-10-18 03:52:17','2012-10-18 03:52:17','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2920,1,'2012-10-18 03:53:09','2012-10-18 03:53:09','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in<span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Google</span></a></span> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\">51 creative business card ideas</a> to get you started thinking creatively.\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-5','','','2012-10-18 03:53:09','2012-10-18 03:53:09','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2921,1,'2012-10-18 03:54:16','2012-10-18 03:54:16','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in<span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Google</span></a></span> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">51 creative business card ideas</span></a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to get you started thinking creatively.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-6','','','2012-10-18 03:54:16','2012-10-18 03:54:16','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2922,1,'2012-10-18 03:54:35','2012-10-18 03:54:35','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in<span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Google</span></a></span> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">51 creative business card ideas</span></a></span></span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to get you started thinking creatively.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-7','','','2012-10-18 03:54:35','2012-10-18 03:54:35','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(2923,1,'2012-10-18 03:55:15','2012-10-18 03:55:15','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in<span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Google</span></a></span> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">51 creative business card ideas</span></a></span></span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to get you started thinking creatively.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-8','','','2012-10-18 03:55:15','2012-10-18 03:55:15','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2924,1,'2012-10-18 03:55:36','2012-10-18 03:55:36','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in<span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Google</span></a></span> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">51 creative business card ideas</span></a></span></span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to get you started thinking creatively.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-9','','','2012-10-18 03:55:36','2012-10-18 03:55:36','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(2925,1,'2012-08-28 21:00:04','2012-08-28 21:00:04','<h4><strong><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2875\" title=\"Future Exit Pic\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Future-Exit-Pic-300x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" />Which are you?</strong></h4>\r\n<h3><strong>You choose - are you an En·tre·pre·neur?</strong></h3>\r\nAn entrepreneur is a person who starts, organizes, and manages any enterprise,  especially a business, that requires considerable initiative and risk.  In other words, a start up business from scratch.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Individuals willing to help launch a new venture or enterprise and accept full responsibility for the outcome; identify opportunities, allocate resources, and create value.</li>\r\n	<li>Entrepreneurs see “problems” as “opportunities,” then take action to identify the solutions to those problems and the customers who will pay to have those problems solved.</li>\r\n	<li>Entrepreneurial success is simply a function of the ability of an entrepreneur to see opportunities in the marketplace, initiate change and create value through solutions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em><strong>You think:</strong> “Why would I follow someone else’s system when I can create my own business model and infrastructure along with my own marketing, sales, and operations team”?</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>You are a trailblazer and a risk taker.</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Or are you a</strong><strong> Fran·tre·pre·neur?</strong></h3>\r\nA frantrepreneur is a cross between a traditional entrepreneur and a modern franchise owner. One who possesses the desire to be a business owner—without the desire to reinvent the wheel—by following a proven system with proven methods for the benefit of personal and professional goals.  My success is still up to me, but I have support and resources behind me whenever I need it.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Someone who is not interested in writing a business plan and coming up with ongoing strategic plans, and/or developing a product or service, doing the demographics for a market, creating marketing plans and collateral and developing a sales process all on your own.</li>\r\n	<li>Looking for a shorter path to business success. The world of franchising is a means to accomplish your goals of being a business owner without having to invent the wheel at every step.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em><strong>You think:</strong> “Why would I spend years and the investment required to establish a successful brand when I could buy a franchise which provides immediate access to a successful business system and a brand name which others have already made successful?”</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>You are in business for yourself, not by yourself</strong></em>','What kind of Business Owner are you? Entrepreneur? or Frantraprane','','inherit','open','open','','2874-revision-4','','','2012-08-28 21:00:04','2012-08-28 21:00:04','',2874,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2874-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2926,1,'2012-10-18 04:23:14','2012-10-18 04:23:14','','jpg-EarthHands372x340','','inherit','open','open','','jpg-earthhands372x340','','','2012-10-18 04:23:14','2012-10-18 04:23:14','',2546,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jpg-EarthHands372x340.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2927,1,'2012-10-18 04:23:32','2012-10-18 04:23:32','<strong><iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/T6MhAwQ64c0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"555\" height=\"442\"></iframe></strong>\n\n“Your time is limited, so don\'t waste it living someone else\'s life. Don\'t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people\'s thinking. Don\'t let the noise of other\'s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”\n~Steve Jobs','\"Entrepreneurs can change the world\"','','inherit','open','open','','2546-autosave','','','2012-10-18 04:23:32','2012-10-18 04:23:32','',2546,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2546-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2928,1,'2012-10-18 04:25:47','2012-10-18 04:25:47','','Business coaching','','inherit','open','open','','business-coaching','','','2012-10-18 04:25:47','2012-10-18 04:25:47','',1119,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Business-coaching.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2929,1,'2011-12-16 00:46:04','2011-12-16 00:46:04','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Is this you? A Blog Procrastinator? \"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (<em>Sorry to all my dentist friends</em>) It just sounds so.. arduous, and just another \"thing\" we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet? Their response is, “I have know idea how do that.\"  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog?\" How often do you have to write one\"? \"How do followers find you?\" “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO?\" \"What’s SEO?\" \"What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\"\r\n\r\n<strong>By the time you’ve asked all those questions you\'ve pretty much talked yourself out of the idea of starting a Blog.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy advice -  Just start! Write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.  A small way to feel accomplished.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tips For You</strong></span>:\r\n\r\n1.     Just start!  – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\r\n\r\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\r\n\r\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\r\n\r\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\r\n\r\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do. Remember to include a picture!','Blogging for Business, Friend or Foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision-15','','','2011-12-16 00:46:04','2011-12-16 00:46:04','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2769-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(2930,1,'2012-10-18 03:32:25','2012-10-18 03:32:25','<strong>Business Ownership for Beginners</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2887 alignleft\" title=\"blog_bus-new\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/blog_bus-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"182\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe days of aspiring to be a corporate executive seem to be over. Of the 1,075 people responding to\r\nIntelligent Office’s Work IQ survey, not a single one expressed any desire of spending his or her career\r\nas an office leader. The survey participants were asked about four different work styles: corporate executive, professional, entrepreneur and independent. Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</strong></span></em>\r\n\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. For experts, there are a number of business paths available, including computer repair, software training and data entry. Since technology is everywhere, you have many potential clients. You can offer your services to home users, other small businesses or even larger organizations. A computer consulting business also means you can control your own hours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Take care of pets</strong>. Tending to pets is arguably the cutest small business you could start. Pet-owners are willing to pay top dollar for their pets. You can provide a variety of pet-related services, such as dog training and walking, grooming or pet sitting. Experience with animals is usually a prerequisite for starting these businesses, especially when it comes to dog training and grooming. If you don’t know how to cut a dog’s nails, you probably don’t want to try.','Business Ownership for Beginners','','inherit','open','open','','2886-revision-12','','','2012-10-18 03:32:25','2012-10-18 03:32:25','',2886,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2886-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(2931,1,'2012-10-18 03:42:42','2012-10-18 03:42:42','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2901\" title=\"crystal-globe-300x179\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/crystal-globe-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />\r\n\r\nAre you fed up with corporate America and its vapid promises? Are you committed to being in charge of your own destiny and taking control of your own future? Do you want to build your wealth and rely on yourself, rather than a promise from a job/boss/industry? Can you take 100% responsibility for your future, and are you excited about the obstacles that may present themselves to you along the way?\r\n<h2>You choose.  Are you an entrepreneur or a frantrepreneur?</h2>\r\nTake the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Assessment\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/entrepreneur-or-frantepreneur/\">ASSESSMENT</a> </span></strong>and find out which kind of business owner you are.  A Frantrapreneur or an Entrepreneur?\r\n\r\nIf you are already business owner, click <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/business-growth-strategies/\">here</a> </span>to receive simple value based success tips and strategies for growing your business and your profits.','Which are you? An Entrepreneur or a Frantrepreneur? ','','inherit','open','open','','2900-revision-8','','','2012-10-18 03:42:42','2012-10-18 03:42:42','',2900,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2900-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2932,1,'2012-10-18 03:47:46','2012-10-18 03:47:46','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2910\" title=\"dreamstime_15642786-Copy-300x193\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_15642786-Copy-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" />\r\n\r\nThe best-kept secret to building profits seems simple enough, so why then do so many business owners lose sight of it?\r\n\r\nThe number one reason they lose sight is because they are too busy “living in” operations mode; they are focused on the bottom line, cutting expenses, and doing rather than delegating the important tasks needed to grow.  They often forget about the most <strong>important </strong>reason why they are in business in the first place.\r\n\r\nTo serve the customer and provide the greatest experience to their customer so that they will come back time and time again, and become raving fans, who preach your product or service to everyone they know.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong> Three reasons why customer experience contributes to the increase in profit:</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Very little marketing dollars need to be allocated to the customer experience.</li>\r\n	<li>Convert customers into raving fans, and they become your brand ambassadors organically. Word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to market your brand.</li>\r\n	<li>Consistently providing the customer with a great experience positions you as an Industry leader.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nStarbucks and Disney are a perfect example of how the customer service experience and strategy keep them at the top of the food chain. The experience is consistent and reliable, and makes you feel good, leaving the customer continually wanting to come back for more.','Do you know the secret to building your profit?','','inherit','open','open','','2909-revision-4','','','2012-10-18 03:47:46','2012-10-18 03:47:46','',2909,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2909-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2933,1,'2012-10-18 03:59:04','2012-10-18 03:59:04','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" title=\"dreamstime_4175491\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_4175491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"304\" />\r\n\r\n1. Start a Blog\r\n\r\nThis needn’t be an everyday thing but <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/managing-focus/guest-post-if-your-business-isnt-blogging-youre-missing-out-by-matt-ringer/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">posting to a blog a couple of times a week</span></a></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is a way to keep in touch with your customers and to convey more about your business and the market in which you operate to your potential clients.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Blog Commenting</strong>\r\n\r\nContribute to the conversations on blogs by bloggers in the same niche in which you operate.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Forum Discussions</strong>\r\n\r\nFind and sign up to forums on a related topic to your business. Actively take part and get to know your fellow posters. Try searching for “Your Topic + Forum” in<span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&amp;q=%22entrepreneur+forum%22&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=g6&amp;aql=&amp;oq=&amp;gs_rfai=\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Google</span></a></span> to find relevant conversations.\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Register Your Business with Google Local</strong>\r\n\r\nGoogle has been offering local businesses a chance to <a href=\"http://local.google.com/\">register their business</a> address and phone number in its local listings for some time\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Make Your Business Cards Memorable</strong>\r\n\r\nChoose a design that stands out. Here are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/09/20/creative-business-cards-that-make-you-look-twice/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">51 creative business card ideas</span></a></span></span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to get you started thinking creatively.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>6. Consider Paid Search</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=adwords&amp;cd=AE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ltmpl=adwords&amp;passive=true&amp;ifr=false&amp;alwf=true&amp;continue=https://adwords.google.com/um/gaiaauth%3Fapt%3DNone%26ugl%3Dtrue&amp;gsessionid=Tw2fzPWmdCBYS0UcMtDR-w\">Google AdWords</a> is the largest sponsored search result program. While this marketing channel isn’t free, it does fall under budget marketing ideas for new businesses simply because you are able to manage it yourself within a small budget.\r\n\r\n<strong>7. Build a Basic Reward Scheme</strong>\r\n\r\nOffer an <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program\">exclusive incentive</a> to your regular customers, which will help the business retain customers and win new ones.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>8. Improve Customer Service</strong>\r\n\r\nMany forget that customer service is a form of advertising. You’re advertising that you care, and that gets noticed.\r\n\r\n<strong>9. Let Customers Know You Appreciate Them</strong>\r\n\r\nCustomers who feel appreciated are going to give you love right back in the form of loyalty. Send them an email, make a call, interact with them any way you see fit. Just let them know they are important.\r\n\r\n<strong>10. Become Vain</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you know what your customers are saying about you online? Get vain, and search for yourself! Then, respond to your customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>11. Don’t Forget Current Customers</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep an existing customer than win a new one. But it may also be worth going through your list of older inactive customers and trying to reactivate a few of the better ones. Give them a call, tell them you value them, and ask what it will take to get them back. You might be surprised at how simple or low-cost it is. If they say no thanks, consider it a learning opportunity and wish them the best. Then call them back in a year and ask again.\r\n\r\n<strong>12. Article Marketing</strong>\r\n\r\nWrite expert articles and submit them to sites such as <a href=\"http://ezinearticles.com/\">Ezinearticles.com</a>. Here is a list of the<a href=\"http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php\"> top 50 article directories</a>, ranked by Alexa. Get writing!\r\n\r\n<strong>13. Add your Business to a Review Site</strong>\r\n\r\nAdding your business to a review site such as <a href=\"http://feedbackjar.com/ForBusinesses\">Feedback Jar</a> can help put you in touch with customers.\r\n\r\n<strong>14. Email Signature</strong>\r\n\r\nUse every email as a way to promote yourself and your business.\r\n\r\n<strong>15. Social Networks</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/2010/02/02/ultimate-list-40-social-networking/\">social network for every niche</a>. Join one and start networking. You’ve followed #7 above; now don’t just leave those cards in your pocket! Give them out, to anyone!  Read about a guy who ran a pretty <a href=\"http://smallbizbee.com/index/category/success-strategies/\">successful</a> “I just broke my foot so you get 25% off sale”. The key here is to keep it fun, and get people talking about it.\r\n\r\nLook for websites where your link will add value to their visitors, and their link will add value to your visitors.\r\n\r\n<strong>16. Cross Promote</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is similar to a link exchange, but more in depth. Set up a cross promotion with another business. For example if you sell pencils, find a business that sells paper and work out a deal to send each other business.\r\n\r\n<strong>17. SEO Your Website</strong>\r\n\r\nMaking sure your potential clients can find you is important. Take a few minutes to make sure your site is SEO’ed.\r\n\r\n<strong>18. Know your USP</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat is your unique selling proposition? You first need to know why people should buy from you. Once you do, you’ll have no problem telling them.\r\n\r\n<strong>19</strong>. <strong>Position Yourself As the Expert</strong>\r\n\r\nCreate an email campaign that delivers value based content to your customers and be thought of as the expert.','19 LOW cost to NO cost marketing strategies for small business','','inherit','open','open','','2914-revision-10','','','2012-10-18 03:59:04','2012-10-18 03:59:04','',2914,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2914-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(2934,1,'2012-01-30 20:50:58','2012-01-30 20:50:58','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market.. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and using coaching as a springboard to bounce ideas, and for accountability. </span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are moving forward!\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong></strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n</span></blockquote>','About','<h4>Time to refresh, re-brand and develop the right strategies and tactic’s for your business to GROW and THRIVE, no matter where you are in your business development.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2012-01-30 20:50:58','2012-01-30 20:50:58','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/739-revision-89/',0,'revision','',0),(2935,1,'2012-10-18 04:42:31','2012-10-18 04:42:31','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Roadmap:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Blueprint:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Plan:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market.. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and using coaching as a springboard to bounce ideas, and for accountability. </span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are moving forward!\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong></strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n</span></blockquote>','About','<h4>Time to refresh, re-brand and develop the right strategies and tactic’s for your business to GROW and THRIVE, no matter where you are in your business development.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2012-10-18 04:42:31','2012-10-18 04:42:31','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/739-revision-90/',0,'revision','',0),(2936,1,'2012-01-22 18:50:43','2012-01-22 18:50:43','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2348 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-bounce\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-bounce.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Bounce\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Maybe you\'ve dreamt about it?  Getting out of your current business, career, or job?</h3>\r\nExiting a business, whether you built it from the ground up, bought it and are ready to move on, or just worked ridiculously hard in someone else\'s business, is not as easy as it may seem.  Chances are, you’ve put in your sweat, your love, long hours, your frustrations, celebrated your triumphs and had nothing but hope for all the effort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Your business has defined you - and whether you are bouncing because you:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Are uninspired</li>\r\n	<li>Encountered a deflated market</li>\r\n	<li>Need capital to grow and can’t seem to find it</li>\r\n	<li>Just plum tired of the daily challenges</li>\r\n	<li>Have a chance to do something different</li>\r\n	<li>Can’t stand the site of it</li>\r\n	<li>Completely over it, or simply ...</li>\r\n	<li>Must stop the bleeding!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>It’s still not an easy thing to do!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions that will arise:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will I sell it?</li>\r\n	<li>What do I have to sell? What are my assets exactly?</li>\r\n	<li>How will I gracefully exit my current situation?</li>\r\n	<li>What do I say to my friends and family?</li>\r\n	<li>How can I look at this as an opportunity and not as a failure?</li>\r\n	<li>Who will buy my business?</li>\r\n	<li>Do I just walk away from it?</li>\r\n	<li>What about my employees?</li>\r\n	<li>What about my customers? What do I say to them?</li>\r\n	<li>How do I tell the community?</li>\r\n	<li>What’s next?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhen you ask yourself, \"What’s next?\" What will your answer be???\r\nHere’s your chance to get super clear on a new vision, then start mapping out how you will get there.\r\n\r\nAlong with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, <strong>THRIVE\'s Bounce  Program</strong>, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your <strong>POSSIBILITY</strong>.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.','BOUNCE','<h4>Selling a business? Leaving a career? Create the “What’s Next Plan” and take action.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-65','','','2012-01-22 18:50:43','2012-01-22 18:50:43','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/625-revision-65/',0,'revision','',0),(2937,1,'2012-10-18 04:46:53','2012-10-18 04:46:53','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2348 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-bounce\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-bounce.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Bounce\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Maybe you\'ve dreamt about it?  Getting out of your current business, career, or job?</h3>\r\nExiting a business, whether you built it from the ground up, bought it and are ready to move on, or just worked ridiculously hard in someone else\'s business, is not as easy as it may seem.  Chances are, you’ve put in your sweat, your love, long hours, your frustrations, celebrated your triumphs and had nothing but hope for all the effort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Your business has defined you - and whether you are bouncing because you:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Are uninspired</li>\r\n	<li>Encountered a deflated market</li>\r\n	<li>Need capital to grow and can’t seem to find it</li>\r\n	<li>Just plum tired of the daily challenges</li>\r\n	<li>Have a chance to do something different</li>\r\n	<li>Can’t stand the site of it</li>\r\n	<li>Completely over it, or simply ...</li>\r\n	<li>Must stop the bleeding!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>It’s still not an easy thing to do!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions that will arise:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will I sell it?</li>\r\n	<li>What do I have to sell? What are my assets exactly?</li>\r\n	<li>How will I gracefully exit my current situation?</li>\r\n	<li>What do I say to my friends and family?</li>\r\n	<li>How can I look at this as an opportunity and not as a failure?</li>\r\n	<li>Who will buy my business?</li>\r\n	<li>Do I just walk away from it?</li>\r\n	<li>What about my employees?</li>\r\n	<li>What about my customers? What do I say to them?</li>\r\n	<li>How do I tell the community?</li>\r\n	<li>What’s next?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhen you ask yourself, \"What’s next?\" What will your answer be???\r\nHere’s your chance to get super clear on a new vision, then start mapping out how you will get there.\r\n\r\nAlong with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, <strong>THRIVE\'s Bounce  Plan</strong>, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your <strong>POSSIBILITY</strong>.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.','BOUNCE','<h4>Selling a business? Leaving a career? Create the “What’s Next Plan” and take action.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-66','','','2012-10-18 04:46:53','2012-10-18 04:46:53','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/625-revision-66/',0,'revision','',0),(2938,1,'2011-09-09 17:21:39','2011-09-09 17:21:39','<h3><strong>Too Much Information can work against you. </strong></h3>\r\nI admit I have a love/ hate relationship with the Internet.\r\n\r\nWhen I was a kid and had a research report to do, we would plan a trip to the library and spend an afternoon doing research. Often times, one trip was not enough and we would have to come back 2 or 3 more times that week to get the project done. Learning how to navigate the library through the “reference desk” and the sea of information was an important skill every child needed to develop for “the real world”.\r\n\r\nLittle did we know, that method of research would be completely outmoded and replaced with the Internet?   “Just Google it” my 10 year old daughter reminds me now, when I have a question or need to find information.  It still boggles my mind that what took me 6 hours to find as a child for a research project, takes just 45 minutes for her.\r\n\r\nI love the Internet for that reason; I also hate it for that reason. TOO much information stresses me out. I get tripped up thinking I have to read all the new information in my inbox everyday so I can be smarter, faster, and more in tune to what the newest, latest, most amazing thing is.\r\n\r\nI admit I do know lots of things that are the newest and latest and I am certain no one else knows these cool tidbits of information, but really, what do I actually do with that information? If I’m lucky I can retrieve it in a conversation, but that rarely happens, most of the daily information I read about, or listen to, or watch on the web is locked up and filed away in my brain.\r\n\r\nThis is the reason why I have always loved book clubs; you read new information and the only way it stays with you is to talk about it, digest it and make it correspond with your own life.  Like any learning environment a book club brings the information we read to life.\r\n\r\nHave you ever learned something new and then straight away had to teach it to someone else? That process helps us digest the information and understand it.  I am convinced it’s a lot more effective to read new information and then have a conversation about it.\r\n\r\nI am turning over a new leaf, I am reevaluating my mindset of the need to know <em>everything</em> that’s in front of me and creating a new mantra: “Little Bites” only bite off what I can chew and take the time to digest.  Which translates to, consume only the information I can bring to life immediately whether in a conversation, a Blog, a workshop, or with a client, all the rest of that information will just have to be consumed by someone else.','Business Information Overload','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-7','','','2011-09-09 17:21:39','2011-09-09 17:21:39','',1,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/1-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(2939,1,'2011-02-05 01:19:22','2011-02-05 01:19:22','The benefits of coaching are universal no matter what it is the  recipient is being coached in from coaching professional athletes, to  life coaching, to voice coaching, coaching professional actors and  business coaching. The main benefits are the same:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Improves performance – assists in reaching targeted goals.</li>\r\n	<li>Helps to identify solutions to specific issues.</li>\r\n	<li>Increases a greater sense of ownership and responsibly.</li>\r\n	<li>Develops self-awareness.</li>\r\n	<li>Improves specific skills and behaviors.</li>\r\n	<li>Develops greater clarity around specific goals.</li>\r\n	<li>Keeps recipient focused and moving forward.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The 5 most significant reasons why business coaching increases  profits and productivity:</strong>\r\n<strong>1.</strong> First and foremost<strong> business coaching focuses you on where  you are and where you want to go</strong> – and then helps in crafting the  roadmap to get you to where you want to go with clarity, and it all  starts with one simple question, “what do you want”? Not what do you  “think you should do” but…“what do you really want” What makes your  heart soar? What makes you want to jump out of bed every morning on fire  about what the day will bring?\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Business Coaching provides clarity around the vision</strong> to  move towards what you want, providing clear simple steps that will help  you get there.\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Business Coaching inspires ordinary businesses and leaders to  become Extraordinary businesses and leaders</strong><strong> </strong>by helping to  define your unique selling proposition in a sea of competition and set  you a part from competition making it clear what is unique about your  product or service with a easy-to implement strategies.\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<strong>4.</strong> <strong>Business coaching asks the question, “WHAT ARE YOU  COMMITTED TO”?</strong> Whether it’s tripling sales, attracting more  customers or having more joy in the workplace, business coaching takes  you out of your habitual ways of operating and brings awareness to your  decisions and choices, by asking and then assisting in defining “What  are you committed to”?\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Business Coaching inspires action</strong> and does not see the  obstacles the way you do. Having objectivity and a committed experienced  businessperson on your team with the only agenda of assisting in  getting you to where you want to go.','Universal Benefits of \"any kind\" of Coaching Relationship','','inherit','open','open','','1119-revision-4','','','2011-02-05 01:19:22','2011-02-05 01:19:22','',1119,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/1119-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2940,1,'2011-03-14 18:55:09','2011-03-14 18:55:09','<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1958\" title=\"Picture 3\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Picture-3-218x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" />6 Tips to Keep Your New Business in the Game</strong>\r\nLaunching a new business is not for the faint of heart, and you have to do what it takes to keep in the game. Consider this statistic published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2011: “Two thirds of new employer businesses survive at least two years, and 44 percent make it at least 4 years.” As a new business with employees, you have a 50/50 chance of surviving for 5 years or more. The old statistic published by the SBA confirmed that half of all new businesses fail in the first two years of business, and 95 percent of all new businesses fail within 5 years. Here are 6 important tips to keep your new business in the game:\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip #1 - Cater to Needs</strong>\r\nYour product or service must fill a void in the marketplace if you want to keep your new business alive and well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip #2 - Have a Great Attitude</strong>\r\nConcentrate on keeping a great attitude no matter what the external or internal circumstances are. You need to have the right attitude combined with vision and passion to push forward when challenges arise.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip #3 - Plan to Succeed</strong>\r\nIf you don’t plan your new business strategy, you may end up with a failed business. Think through your strategies regarding sales, forecasting and marketing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip #4 - Write Your Marketing Plan</strong>\r\nYou need a well-rounded marketing plan with at least five different marketing methods. Don’t forget to state the system you plan to use to measure accuracy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip #5 - Put the Customer First</strong>\r\nEvery decision you make should be based on “How will this enhance my customers’ experiences?” Your new business can thrive if you create a customer-centric culture.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip #6 - Develop a Sales Conversion strategy</strong>\r\nYour sales conversion should always be on your mind as you work on generating more sales revenue for your new business. Begin each day asking yourself the question, “How many sales conversions can I have today?”\r\n\r\nConcentrate on implementing these 6 tips and you will see improved results that will help to keepyour new business in the game.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>','6 Strategic Tips for Sustaining a Successful NEW Business ','','inherit','open','open','','1808-revision-18','','','2011-03-14 18:55:09','2011-03-14 18:55:09','',1808,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/1808-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(2941,1,'2011-02-05 00:51:13','2011-02-05 00:51:13','<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1866\" title=\"iStock_000011678232Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/iStock_000011678232Small-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />You and other owners of small businesses are crucial to the United States economy. Your success and ability to thrive impacts the stability of the economy, the number of jobs that are available and even international trade. If you ever doubt how important it is to do well in business, consider these incredible facts:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms.</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Half of all private sector employees are employed by small businesses.</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Guess who pays 44 percent of the total US private payroll?</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Did you know that small businesses generated 65 percent of the new jobs over the past 17 years?</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>US small businesses hire 43 percent of high tech workers, such as scientists, engineers and computer programmers.</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>More than half of all small businesses, at least 52 percent, are home based. Only 2 percent are franchise businesses.</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Small businesses made up 97.5 percent of all identified exporters and produced 31 percent of export value in 2008.</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Patenting firms cannot compete with the number of patent filings per small business employee. The rage is 13 times more patents per employee than large patenting firms.</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>Small firms accounted for 65 percent of the 15 million net new jobs created between 1993 and 2009. That’s 9.8 million net new jobs.</strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>What is the survival rate for new firms? Seven out of 10 new employer firms survive at least 2 years, half at least 5 years, a third at least 10 years, and a quarter stay in business 15 years or more.</strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSmall businesses play a vital role in the everyday lives of all Americans. Let these facts motivate you to continue to thrive.\r\n\r\n<address>Figures are from the <a href=\"http://www.sba.gov/\">Small Business Administration</a>.\r\n</address>','10 Interesting Facts about Small Businesses ','You and other owners of small businesses are crucial to the United States economy. Your success and ability to thrive impacts the stability of the economy, the number of jobs that are available and even international trade. If you ever doubt how important it is to do well in business, consider these incredible facts:','inherit','open','open','','1850-revision-6','','','2011-02-05 00:51:13','2011-02-05 00:51:13','',1850,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/1850-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2942,1,'2011-05-06 23:01:20','2011-05-06 23:01:20','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2274 alignleft\" title=\"Picture 7\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Picture-71-300x272.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"272\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Success Business Strategy #1 YOU\'RE  FIRED!\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nREAL SUCCESS happens when your business runs better <strong>without</strong> you in it, when you can<strong> fire yourself</strong> and be absolutely thrilled!\r\n\r\nDo you ever feel like you have to do everything in your business? Everything? Meaning…<em>everything</em>? Maybe you tell yourself “<strong>you</strong> <strong>want to do<em> everything</em></strong><em>”</em> in your business, it’s your “baby” and your vision, and your customer? And you know that no one could possibly do it as efficiently and/or effectively as you? No one could possibly have the same passion you do; after all, you grew this business from just a seedling, and now its in full bloom!\r\n\r\n<strong>When business strategy turns into business burn out.</strong>\r\n\r\nHere’s the problem.  You’re burned out, working too many hours, and for some strange reason (<em>blame it on the economy</em>) growth seems slower, and your overhead seems higher? It’s like same (pardon the expression) \"same s- -t different day\".\r\n\r\nEven the idea of business training sounds good at this point but you don’t have the time?  Too busy getting through the day- to- day “stuff”.\r\n\r\nSo what do you do? Here are <strong>5 simple questions to ask yourself</strong> to build clarity around your vision, and begin climbing out of the day to day and into the next level of growth.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>First</strong>, ask yourself WHY did I get into this business in the first place? What’s my 5 -year plan? Do I want to be doing the same thing and having the same day in five years that I am having now? Need perspective! Take a day off and fiddle with this idea.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Then</strong>, ask yourself:  Where do I add the most value in my business? Is it engaging with the customer? Is it making sales? Is it coming up with unique and diverse marketing strategies? Is it looking at the market trends and tweaking your existing business model to stay competitive.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>After that then,</strong> ask yourself: What activities that I do in the business can I fire myself at? Start looking at jobs you do that you can fire yourself at. <em>Really.</em> What can you let go of and outsource? (Forget about the cost for now)</li>\r\n	<li><strong>And then,</strong> ask yourself: What part of the business besides adding value to, that I absolutely love to do? That I would do for FREE just because it is so fun and comes so natural?</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Finally,</strong> ask yourself: What’s the first activity I am going to take off my plate and how will I get the job done with out me doing it?</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nReal success happens when your business runs better with out you in it. It means that you have solutions for successful processes and systems. Not only will you have more time to breath, your bottom line will increase and you now have a business worthy of selling.\r\n\r\nBy Melissa Hart Woods','Success Business Strategy #1: YOU\'RE FIRED!','','inherit','open','open','','2272-revision-16','','','2011-05-06 23:01:20','2011-05-06 23:01:20','',2272,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2272-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(2943,1,'2011-09-14 17:58:35','2011-09-14 17:58:35','<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2674 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"460\" />Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, <a title=\"customer service focus into our business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">customer service focus into our business</a>, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, <a title=\"contact me now\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">contact me now</a> to learn about my <a title=\"small business training programs\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">small business training programs</a>.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry.','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-14','','','2011-09-14 17:58:35','2011-09-14 17:58:35','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2672-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(2944,1,'2011-06-14 20:43:29','2011-06-14 20:43:29','<p><strong><iframe width=\"555\" height=\"442\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/T6MhAwQ64c0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></strong></p>\r\n\r\n“Your time is limited, so don\'t waste it living someone else\'s life. Don\'t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people\'s thinking. Don\'t let the noise of other\'s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”\r\n~Steve Jobs\r\n','\"Entrepreneurs can change the world\"','','inherit','open','open','','2546-revision-14','','','2011-06-14 20:43:29','2011-06-14 20:43:29','',2546,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2546-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(2945,1,'2011-09-14 17:59:35','2011-09-14 17:59:35','<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/melissa.hart.woods\">Facebook</a>. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. The potential is exciting to say the least but the thrill of using Facebook for marketing gets tempered when we realize that we don’t know how we should be incorporating it into marketing strategies. Do we just randomly post as much as possible or should marketing efforts be more carefully planned and focused?\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2692\" title=\"Facebook Icon\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" />Fortunately, studies are starting to come out that show <a title=\"how Facebook should be used to market your products\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/whitepaper/MMwhitepaper1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">how Facebook should be used to market your products</a>. Recently, one such study carried out by <a title=\"Momentus Media\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/publisher/index.php/momentus/index\" target=\"_blank\">Momentus Media</a>, a San Francisco-based social media strategy firm, has found the answers to a number of questions asked by every company that uses Facebook for marketing.\r\n\r\nTheir analysis of the top 20,000 Facebook pages discovered that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Weekends and off peak hours are the best times to post-</strong> Two to five p.m. could be the golden hour for interacting with people via Facebook. This works best for interactions because lower post activity means that people have fewer posts to choose from.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post often- </strong>Although the study didn’t indicate how many posts you should do per day, it did show that frequent posting results in more interactions. While the rate at which followers unsubscribe goes up after getting three posts per day, this rate tends to level off at higher numbers of posts. This, and the fact that fewer posts increases the likelihood that potential customers will miss them, points to a positive correlation between posts and interactions. In other words, it’s probably better to post a lot even if you do lose some contacts.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post more photos than links- </strong>People interact more with photos because they are fun to look at, easy to digest, and provoke comments. Videos were also popular but links were at the bottom of the list.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Always ask fans to “like” or comment on a post-</strong> The study showed that this increased interaction rates by over 200% so always ask for an opinion! This doesn’t mean you should post questions though, unless you directly ask people to reply in the comments.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The bigger the status message the better-</strong> Interaction goes up as status message length increases. This makes sense since you are giving more information for people to comment on, especially if you change it up on a regular basis.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>People check out posts quickly-</strong> Posts were clicked by 90% of total viewers within nine hours of them going live and half of the people clicking on your post will do so in the first hour.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions strategies\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions strategies</a> have you found useful for marketing on Facebook? Please leave a comment letting us know what has worked or not worked for your company.','Using Facebook for Marketing the Right Way','Facebook. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. ','inherit','open','open','','2691-revision-6','','','2011-09-14 17:59:35','2011-09-14 17:59:35','',2691,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2691-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2946,1,'2011-09-14 17:59:59','2011-09-14 17:59:59','<a href=\"Information Without Application is Useless\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2702\" title=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Information-Without-Application-is-Useless-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\r\n<strong>\r\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\r\n\r\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!\r\n\r\nFor other<a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\"> Business Strategic Solutions</a>, get in touch with <a title=\"Melissa Woods\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa Woods</a>.','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','inherit','open','open','','2688-revision-6','','','2011-09-14 17:59:59','2011-09-14 17:59:59','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2688-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2947,1,'2011-09-14 18:00:49','2011-09-14 18:00:49','The day has arrived! After putting in long nights, getting up early every morning, and never getting enough sleep because of all the crazy ideas racing through your head, you are finally ready to launch your new business.\r\n\r\nYour target market has been identified and you know exactly where and how to reach them. All revenue projections are done and <em><strong>your branding is as good as it’s going to get.</strong></em> You know this must be true because you spent several hours deliberating over the final approval of the logo. <em><strong>You are both excited and petrified all at once. </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2697\" title=\"iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching for Small Business\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Let go of perfect: </strong>Realize that you are going to learn from this initial launch, and that customers don’t know how your operation is “supposed” to work.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Love your customers:</strong> If you love your customers, and they feel that appreciation, that’s all that matters. Focus on giving them a customer experience that WOWs them! Talk to your customers and make them feel important- <em><strong>they WILL</strong></em> become your evangelists if they have a good experience.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Follow up with customers: <em>Develop a system from the start to follow up on your customer\'s experience. </em></strong>Engage them on how your product or service has made their life better.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take notes for future reference:</strong> Use a notebook during the launch to take note of systems that need to be changed or created. You will learn a lot from this launch!  This will help with the fine-tuning of your business.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Gather your team before and after the launch:</strong> Whether they are employees, family, or friends, be sure to have a team huddle before the launch to make sure that each player knows what their responsibilities are. The post launch huddle is just as important because it gives each team member a chance to explain what went right or wrong. This feedback will be invaluable for making the necessary changes for the future process.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nA new business launch doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Stay confident and follow the five tips outlined above for a smooth, low-stress launch.\r\n\r\nFor more <a title=\"Small Business Training tips and tricks\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Training tips and tricks</a>, check out our <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions</a>.','5 Tips to be STRESS FREE during Your NEW Business Launch','It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH. ','inherit','open','open','','2696-revision-4','','','2011-09-14 18:00:49','2011-09-14 18:00:49','',2696,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2696-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2948,1,'2012-10-18 04:32:10','2012-10-18 04:32:10','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Is this you? A Blog Procrastinator?\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (<em>Sorry to all my dentist friends</em>) It just sounds so.. arduous, and just another \"thing\" we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet? Their response is, “I have know idea how do that.\"  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog?\" How often do you have to write one\"? \"How do followers find you?\" “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO?\" \"What’s SEO?\" \"What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\"\r\n\r\n<strong>By the time you’ve asked all those questions you\'ve pretty much talked yourself out of the idea of starting a Blog.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy advice -  Just start! Write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.  A small way to feel accomplished.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tips For You</strong></span>:\r\n\r\n1.     Just start!  – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\r\n\r\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\r\n\r\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\r\n\r\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\r\n\r\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do. Remember to include a picture!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.MVisionConsulting.com\">www.MVisionConsulting.com</a>','Blogging for Business, Friend or Foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision-16','','','2012-10-18 04:32:10','2012-10-18 04:32:10','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2769-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(2949,1,'2012-01-09 17:39:20','2012-01-09 17:39:20','[caption id=\"attachment_2790\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Get Motivated with the RIGHT BUSINESS BOOKS for 2012\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2790\" title=\"Must read business books for 2012! \" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/photo-81-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Creating GENIUS  in 2012! </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Must Read Book Bites to Get You Moving!</strong>\r\n\r\nI have always used the \"winter break\" as a time to catch up on my reading; I stockpile all my magazines and make a list of all the books I want to read. For the past 20 years, my family and I have gone to Maui for the winter break. Sitting on the beach for days on end provided the perfect backdrop for reading. So this year, with our Hawaii plans on the back burner, I was anxious I wouldn\'t catch up on my reading. All that anxiety aside, I read more than I\'ve ever read on any Maui vacation! Here are the “book Bites” I found particularly noteworthy! Cliff note versions!\r\n\r\n<strong>Awesome Nuggets For You!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Newsweek - Rent your life</strong>? <strong><em>(Nov 28th issue)</em></strong>\r\n<strong><em>Really? Really</em></strong><em>?</em> <strong><em>Really?</em></strong>\r\nThis idea takes finding new ways to make money in this economy and thinking \"outside the box\" to a whole new level. The guy in the article (Rob Baedeker) not only rented out a room in his house, he rented his blender, his barbeque, his dog, a borrowed air mattress, his patio deck, his guitar, an electric sander the list goes on. He made $654 in a week. Just off renting his own stuff! Creative or what? Check out these websites to either rent something you need for a particular reason and don’t want to commit to a purchase, or to demo something before you invest in the purchase, or heck, to rent something you currently own and never use! <a href=\"http://www.zilok.com/\">http://www.Zilok.com</a> -  <a href=\"http://www.rentoid.com/\">http://www.Rentoid.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>One Small Step Can Change Your Life -<em>The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer</em></strong>\r\nThe Kaizen Way is a method/philosophy developed by the Japanese, after World War II to rebuild business one step at a time. <strong>This ONE – STEP APPROACH</strong> spurred such phenomenal results that the Japanese gave this approach its own name, Kaizen. Imagine taking one small step a day, before you know it 3 months goes by, and then 6 months, and then... You\'ve reached your goal, you\'ve changed your life, your business. You’ve actually taken a giant leap. When we get overwhelmed with a Gigantic Goal “the fear of change” (because every big goal requires “change”)  wakes up the amygdala part of our brain, which is the fight or flight part designed to alarm us whenever we want to, or need to, make a change. The amygdala views any deviation from what we\'ve been doing as a threat (even if it what we\'ve been doing is not working!) When we wake up the amygdala we shut down the cortex part of the brain (the stem) where rational thoughts and creative impulses take place, where <strong>our GENIUS lives! </strong>Where we take new ideas and turn them into ACTION.  .\r\n\r\n<strong>Uncertainty </strong>– <strong><em>By Jonathan Fields</em></strong>\r\nThis book was fascinating, so fascinating I sent it to many clients and friends who I thought would enjoy it. Jonathan Fields talks about how uncertainty prevents us from taking the risks necessary to do great things and lead deeply rewarding lives. He explains how fear of judgment is a huge “buzz-kill” to the creative process and how the willingness to <strong>EMBRACE THE UNKNOWN</strong> is important to the continued success of every entrepreneur. Here’s an excerpt:\r\n“Uncertainty and fear of judgment go hand in hand. The more you lean into uncertainty and the greater the risks you take to create something that didn’t exist before, the greater will be the potential for you to be judged and criticized” Unfortunately I think everyone of us are all too familiar with judgment. Fields puts judgment into (3) categories:\r\n<strong>1.     Judgment from those whose approval you seek.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2.     Judgment from those whose money you seek in exchange for your creations.</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3.     Judgment from yourself. <em>Sound familiar?</em>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nFields also suggests forming “Hives” or “Mastermind Groups” where you can use others to help take ideas to new dimensions and how having sounding boards where groups can contribute to the evolution of ideas is a powerful tool in creating greatness.\r\nAnother great point he makes, having a champion in your life, such as your partner, spouse, parent or sibling, is a powerful motivator for taking risks, a champion believes in you, even when you loose faith in you. http://<em>www.<strong>jonathanfields</strong>.com</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Here’s how we step it up and be the GREATEST and the most POWERFUL business leaders in 2012?</strong>\r\n1.     Don’t be afraid to think of <strong>creative ways to make money</strong>, (as long as they’re safe and legal) like the guy who rents his life away!\r\n2.     <strong>Shhhhhh…Don’t wake up the amyadala;</strong> taking small steps everyday gets us closer to desired results and keeps us from going into FIGHT or FLIGHT MODE which paralyzes and stops the creative process dead in its tracks.\r\n3.     <strong>Lean into uncertainty</strong>, be aware of how fear of judgment stops the creative process, and be sure to have a “Hive/Mastermind Group” for a sounding board, and don’t underestimate the power of a champion in your court who is invested in YOU and your success!\r\n\r\nThis time next year, we\'re going to be saying \"2012 was the best year ever!\" How do I beat that?','Creating GENUIS in 2012! Simple Book Bites for PURE Business INSPIRATION! ','Creating GENIUS in 2012! New Business Perspective from Reading! 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One who possesses the desire to be a business owner—without the desire to reinvent the wheel—by following a proven system with proven methods for the benefit of personal and professional goals.  My success is still up to me, but I have support and resources behind me whenever I need it.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Someone who is not interested in writing a business plan and coming up with ongoing strategic plans, and/or developing a product or service, doing the demographics for a market, creating marketing plans and collateral and developing a sales process all on your own.</li>\r\n	<li>Looking for a shorter path to business success. The world of franchising is a means to accomplish your goals of being a business owner without having to invent the wheel at every step.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em><strong>You think:</strong> “Why would I spend years and the investment required to establish a successful brand when I could buy a franchise which provides immediate access to a successful business system and a brand name which others have already made successful?”</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>You are in business for yourself, not by yourself</strong></em>','What kind of Business Owner are you? Entrepreneur? or Frantraprane','','inherit','open','open','','2874-revision-5','','','2012-10-18 04:18:26','2012-10-18 04:18:26','',2874,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2874-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2951,1,'2012-10-18 04:35:01','2012-10-18 04:35:01','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2910\" title=\"dreamstime_15642786-Copy-300x193\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dreamstime_15642786-Copy-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" />\r\n\r\nThe best-kept secret to building profits seems simple enough, so why then do so many business owners lose sight of it?\r\n\r\nThe number one reason they lose sight is because they are too busy “living in” operations mode; they are focused on the bottom line, cutting expenses, and doing rather than delegating the important tasks needed to grow.  They often forget about the most <strong>important </strong>reason why they are in business in the first place.\r\n\r\nTo serve the customer and provide the greatest experience to their customer so that they will come back time and time again, and become raving fans, who preach your product or service to everyone they know.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong> Three reasons why customer experience contributes to the increase in profit:</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Very little marketing dollars need to be allocated to the customer experience.</li>\r\n	<li>Convert customers into raving fans, and they become your brand ambassadors organically. Word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to market your brand.</li>\r\n	<li>Consistently providing the customer with a great experience positions you as an Industry leader.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nStarbucks and Disney are a perfect example of how the customer service experience and strategy keep them at the top of the food chain. The experience is consistent and reliable, and makes you feel good, leaving the customer continually wanting to come back for more.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.MVisionConsulting.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">www.MVisionConsulting.com</span></a></span></span>','Do you know the secret to building your profit?','','inherit','open','open','','2909-revision-5','','','2012-10-18 04:35:01','2012-10-18 04:35:01','',2909,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2909-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2952,1,'2012-11-15 08:00:15','2012-11-15 08:00:15','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>How will you prepare?</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\nIn the last decade the career climate has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when “The Company” would take care of you until the day you retired.  Folks could and did rely on something called “job security.” A trend no longer relevant in today’s job market. According to the US Department of Labor data (2010):\r\n\r\n• 1 in 4 workers has been with their current employer for less than one year\r\n\r\n• 1 in 2 have been there less than 5 years\r\n\r\n• The average length of employment in the USA is 2.5 years\r\n\r\n• As of May 2011, the average (mean) duration of unemployment is now 40 weeks\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Here are two trends to pay attention to now. It’s time to become proactive rather than reactive.</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trend #1:</strong> Most managers and executives, especially in companies that rely on technology and knowledge, are obsolete by age 35. This trend was discussed in a Wall Street Journal article in regards to HP laying off 27,000 workers. Most of these workers will be older and higher paid, and made redundant by new, less expensive graduates and overseas competition.\r\n\r\n<strong>The implication:</strong> If you are in your 30s or 40s, or older, and still working as an employee, you had better have a Plan B. For instance, starting a coaching/consulting/advisory business is a great for you way to take your expertise and wisdom and share it to help less seasoned employees and managers be successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trend #2:</strong> Get ready to work until you are 80.  The Government is going broke, and we are living longer. Prepare to pay your own way during the golden years. 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','','inherit','open','open','','2952-revision','','','2012-10-19 15:16:30','2012-10-19 15:16:30','',2952,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2952-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2956,1,'2012-10-18 04:33:45','2012-10-18 04:33:45','<strong>Business Ownership for Beginners</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2887 alignleft\" title=\"blog_bus-new\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/blog_bus-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"182\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe days of aspiring to be a corporate executive seem to be over. Of the 1,075 people responding to\r\nIntelligent Office’s Work IQ survey, not a single one expressed any desire of spending his or her career\r\nas an office leader. The survey participants were asked about four different work styles: corporate executive, professional, entrepreneur and independent. Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</strong></span></em>\r\n\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. For experts, there are a number of business paths available, including computer repair, software training and data entry. Since technology is everywhere, you have many potential clients. You can offer your services to home users, other small businesses or even larger organizations. A computer consulting business also means you can control your own hours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Take care of pets</strong>. Tending to pets is arguably the cutest small business you could start. Pet-owners are willing to pay top dollar for their pets. You can provide a variety of pet-related services, such as dog training and walking, grooming or pet sitting. Experience with animals is usually a prerequisite for starting these businesses, especially when it comes to dog training and grooming. If you don’t know how to cut a dog’s nails, you probably don’t want to try.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.MVisionConsulting.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">www.MVisionConsulting.com</span></a></span></span>','Business Ownership for Beginners','','inherit','open','open','','2886-revision-13','','','2012-10-18 04:33:45','2012-10-18 04:33:45','',2886,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2886-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(2955,1,'2012-10-19 15:17:43','2012-10-19 15:17:43','<h2>How will you prepare?</h2>\nIn the last decade the career climate has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when “The Company” would take care of you until the day you retired.  Folks could and did rely on something called “job security.” A trend no longer relevant in today’s job market. According to the US Department of Labor data (2010):\n\n• 1 in 4 workers has been with their current employer for less than one year\n\n• 1 in 2 have been there less than 5 years\n\n• The average length of employment in the USA is 2.5 years\n\n• As of May 2011, the average (mean) duration of unemployment is now 40 weeks\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2953\" title=\"Plan B\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Plan-B-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" /></h2>\n<h2>Here are two trends to pay attention to now. It’s time to become proactive rather than reactive.</h2>\n<strong>Trend #1:</strong> Most managers and executives, especially in companies that rely on technology and knowledge, are obsolete by age 35. This trend was discussed in a Wall Street Journal article in regards to HP laying off 27,000 workers. Most of these workers will be older and higher paid, and made redundant by new, less expensive graduates and overseas competition.\n\n<strong>The implication:</strong> If you are in your 30s or 40s, or older, and still working as an employee, you had better have a Plan B. For instance, starting a coaching/consulting/advisory business is a great for you way to take your expertise and wisdom and share it to help less seasoned employees and managers be successful.\n\n<strong>Trend #2:</strong> Get ready to work until you are 80.  The Government is going broke, and we are living longer. Prepare to pay your own way during the golden years. Everyone must be prepared to have a career that they love and that will sustain them -- with income and fulfillment --into old age.','What’s your plan B? 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According to the US Department of Labor data (2010):\n\n• 1 in 4 workers has been with their current employer for less than one year\n\n• 1 in 2 have been there less than 5 years\n\n• The average length of employment in the USA is 2.5 years\n\n• As of May 2011, the average (mean) duration of unemployment is now 40 weeks\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Here are two trends to pay attention to now. It’s time to become proactive rather than reactive.</strong></em></span>\n\n<strong>Trend #1:</strong> Most managers and executives, especially in companies that rely on technology and knowledge, are obsolete by age 35. This trend was discussed in a Wall Street Journal article in regards to HP laying off 27,000 workers. 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It won’t work. Search engines look at how many times a term is in your content and if it is abnormally high, will count this against you rather than for you.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Give each page a focus</strong> on a single keyword phrase. Don’t try to optimize the page for several keywords at once.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>SEO is useless</strong> if you have a weak or non-existent call to action. Make sure your call to action is clear and present.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Build Quality Back links, Not Just Back links </strong>You should concentrate on building high quality links not just back links .You should use some software for building links, though they don’t come for free. Use trusted linkbuilding software.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Use the words “image”</strong> or “picture” in your photo ALT descriptions and captions. 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','','inherit','open','open','','2962-revision-2','','','2012-10-19 15:30:06','2012-10-19 15:30:06','',2962,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2962-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2967,1,'2012-11-29 08:00:56','2012-11-29 08:00:56','<strong><em>Passions</em> plural of <em>pas·sion</em> (Noun)</strong>\r\n\r\n1.     Strong and barely controllable emotion\r\n\r\n2.     A state or outburst of such emotion\r\n\r\n<strong>What is passion?</strong> A combination of a desired thought coupled with a strong positive emotion that stimulates the reward/pleasure circuits in the brain.  Take a moment, right now, and think about a goal you desire to achieve. Imagine what it  looks like and feels like once you have attained the goal. Now focus on the feelings that are generated by that thought.\r\n\r\nOn a scale of 1 to 10, rate the strength of that feeling. The higher the number, the more likely you are to achieve it. You can use this exercise to compare two goals to see which one is more important in your life.\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas to help you define your passion: A passion is how you choose to live your life.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Passions are things you love the most, are most important to you, and critical to your happiness and sense of well being.</li>\r\n	<li>Your passions are what puts a smile on your face.</li>\r\n	<li>Your passions are what comes naturally easy to you.</li>\r\n	<li>Your passions show up when you would you do something for free just because it fuels you and you enjoy it.</li>\r\n	<li>Ask yourself, what would I do without hesitation, unafraid of failure?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhen you are clear about your passions, decisions become easier.\r\n\r\nIt takes courage to follow your own path and to let your passions be your guide.\r\n\r\nWhen your passions are clear, you can create goals that are aligned with your passions and begin to create the life you choose. Take the passion test at <a href=\"http://www.passiontestprofile.com\">www.passiontestprofile.com</a> and then call us to see how we can help you turn your passions into your dreams.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</a>','Do You Know What Your Passions Are?','','publish','closed','open','','do-you-know-what-your-passions-are','','','2012-10-19 15:58:10','2012-10-19 15:58:10','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2967',0,'post','',0),(2968,1,'2012-10-19 15:33:46','2012-10-19 15:33:46','','Passions','','inherit','open','open','','passions','','','2012-10-19 15:33:46','2012-10-19 15:33:46','',2967,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Passions.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2969,1,'2012-10-19 15:33:18','2012-10-19 15:33:18','<h3><em>Passions</em> plural of <em>pas·sion</em> (Noun)</h3>\n1.     Strong and barely controllable emotion\n\n2.     A state or outburst of such emotion\n\n<strong>What is passion?</strong> A combination of a desired thought coupled with a strong positive emotion that stimulates the reward/pleasure circuits in the brain.  Take a moment, right now, and think about a goal you desire to achieve. Imagine what it  looks like and feels like once you have attained the goal. Now focus on the feelings that are generated by that thought.\n\nOn a scale of 1 to 10, rate the strength of that feeling. The higher the number, the more likely you are to achieve it. You can use this exercise to compare two goals to see which one is more important in your life.\n\nHere are some ideas to help you define your passion: A passion is how you choose to live your life.\n<ul>\n	<li>Passions are things you love the most, are most important to you, and critical to your happiness and sense of well being.</li>\n	<li>Your passions are what puts a smile on your face.</li>\n	<li>Your passions are what comes naturally easy to you.</li>\n	<li>Your passions show up when you would you do something for free just because it fuels you and you enjoy it.</li>\n	<li>Ask yourself, what would I do without hesitation, unafraid of failure?</li>\n</ul>\nWhen you are clear about your passions, decisions become easier.\n\nIt takes courage to follow your own path and to let your passions be your guide.\n\nWhen your passions are clear, you can create goals that are aligned with your passions and begin to create the life you choose. Take the passion test at <a href=\"http://www.passiontestprofile.com\">www.passiontestprofile.com</a> and then call us to see how we can help you turn your passions into your dreams.','Do you know what your passions are?','','inherit','open','open','','2967-revision','','','2012-10-19 15:33:18','2012-10-19 15:33:18','',2967,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2967-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2971,1,'2012-10-19 15:34:59','2012-10-19 15:34:59','<h3><em>Passions</em> plural of <em>pas·sion</em> (Noun)</h3>\r\n1.     Strong and barely controllable emotion\r\n\r\n2.     A state or outburst of such emotion\r\n\r\n<strong>What is passion?</strong> A combination of a desired thought coupled with a strong positive emotion that stimulates the reward/pleasure circuits in the brain.  Take a moment, right now, and think about a goal you desire to achieve. Imagine what it  looks like and feels like once you have attained the goal. Now focus on the feelings that are generated by that thought.\r\n\r\nOn a scale of 1 to 10, rate the strength of that feeling. The higher the number, the more likely you are to achieve it. 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Take the passion test at <a href=\"http://www.passiontestprofile.com\">www.passiontestprofile.com</a> and then call us to see how we can help you turn your passions into your dreams.','Do you know what your passions are?','','inherit','open','open','','2967-revision-2','','','2012-10-19 15:34:59','2012-10-19 15:34:59','',2967,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2967-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2972,1,'2012-10-19 15:36:28','2012-10-19 15:36:28','<strong><em>Passions</em> plural of <em>pas·sion</em> (Noun)</strong>\r\n\r\n1.     Strong and barely controllable emotion\r\n\r\n2.     A state or outburst of such emotion\r\n\r\n<strong>What is passion?</strong> A combination of a desired thought coupled with a strong positive emotion that stimulates the reward/pleasure circuits in the brain.  Take a moment, right now, and think about a goal you desire to achieve. Imagine what it  looks like and feels like once you have attained the goal. Now focus on the feelings that are generated by that thought.\r\n\r\nOn a scale of 1 to 10, rate the strength of that feeling. The higher the number, the more likely you are to achieve it. 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Take the passion test at <a href=\"http://www.passiontestprofile.com\">www.passiontestprofile.com</a> and then call us to see how we can help you turn your passions into your dreams.','Do you know what your passions are?','','inherit','open','open','','2967-revision-3','','','2012-10-19 15:36:28','2012-10-19 15:36:28','',2967,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2967-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2973,1,'2012-12-06 08:00:34','2012-12-06 08:00:34','Avoiding some common business “mindset” mistakes can increase the chances of success significantly. Awareness is the first step to avoiding these mistakes.  Take a moment and ask yourself if you are guilty of any of these mindset mistakes and if you are, begin to take steps to change your mindset.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Hiding behind operations:     </strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nHiding behind operations is a common mistake business owner’s make. Owners and managers often feel the best use of their time is working “in” the business rather than using their time to work “on” the business. A more effective use of a business owners time is planning for future growth with thoughtful strategies that take into account:\r\n\r\n1) Competition,\r\n\r\n2) How to make customers happier,\r\n\r\n3) Fnding the right strategic partners,\r\n\r\n4) Developing processes and systems to automate, and\r\n\r\n5) Continually looking ahead to stay ahead.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n	<li><strong>Avoiding doing what you hate doing:</strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nAnother mistake business owners make is avoiding the activities in the business that they hate doing.  A well run healthy profitable business is like a well-run car engine. In order for a car to run well, all the parts of the engine must be in tune. An engine cannot run without pistons, and so when business owners avoid certain activities in a business, it affects the organizational flow and can stop the engine from running.  This will eventually will lead to a broken business. Recognize the activities in your business you avoid and hire, outsource, barter do whatever it takes to get those things done.\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n	<li><strong>No one can do it better than me attitude:</strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nDelegation should be one of the most important words in a business owner’s vocabulary. The only way a business can grow is if there is a team that is in place, (even if that means just two) and everyone on the team embraces the vision and has responsibilities that play to their strengths. To often business owners fall into the “There’s not enough time to train someone, so I might as well do the task myself” trap. Training employees takes time and follow up, but when done consistently a business owner can step away from the business knowing the machine is running with or without him there.  Training is an investment well worth the return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</a>','3 Costly “Mindset” Mistakes Business Owners Make','','publish','closed','open','','3-costly-mindset-mistakes-business-owners-make','','','2012-10-19 15:58:32','2012-10-19 15:58:32','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2973',0,'post','',0),(2974,1,'2012-10-19 15:38:41','2012-10-19 15:38:41','Avoiding some common business “mindset” mistakes can increase the chances of success significantly. Awareness is the first step to avoiding these mistakes.  Take a moment and ask yourself if you are guilty of any of these mindset mistakes and if you are, begin to take steps to change your mindset.\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Hiding behind operations:     </strong></li>\n</ol>\nHiding behind operations is a common mistake business owner’s make. Owners and managers often feel the best use of their time is working “in” the business rather than using their time to work “on” the business. A more effective use of a business owners time is planning for future growth with thoughtful strategies that take into account:\n\n1) Competition,\n\n2) How to make customers happier,\n\n3) Fnding the right strategic partners,\n\n4) Developing processes and systems to automate, and\n\n5) Continually looking ahead to stay ahead.\n<ol start=\"2\">\n	<li><strong>Avoiding doing what you hate doing:</strong></li>\n</ol>\nAnother mistake business owners make is avoiding the activities in the business that they hate doing.  A well run healthy profitable business is like a well-run car engine. In order for a car to run well, all the parts of the engine must be in tune. An engine cannot run without pistons, and so when business owners avoid certain activities in a business, it affects the organizational flow and can stop the engine from running.  This will eventually will lead to a broken business. 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Awareness is the first step to avoiding these mistakes.  Take a moment and ask yourself if you are guilty of any of these mindset mistakes and if you are, begin to take steps to change your mindset.\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Hiding behind operations:     </strong></li>\n</ol>\nHiding behind operations is a common mistake business owner’s make. Owners and managers often feel the best use of their time is working “in” the business rather than using their time to work “on” the business. A more effective use of a business owners time is planning for future growth with thoughtful strategies that take into account:\n\n1) Competition,\n\n2) How to make customers happier,\n\n3) Fnding the right strategic partners,\n\n4) Developing processes and systems to automate, and\n\n5) Continually looking ahead to stay ahead.\n<ol start=\"2\">\n	<li><strong>Avoiding doing what you hate doing:</strong></li>\n</ol>\nAnother mistake business owners make is avoiding the activities in the business that they hate doing.  A well run healthy profitable business is like a well-run car engine. In order for a car to run well, all the parts of the engine must be in tune. An engine cannot run without pistons, and so when business owners avoid certain activities in a business, it affects the organizational flow and can stop the engine from running.  This will eventually will lead to a broken business. Recognize the activities in your business you avoid and hire, outsource, barter do whatever it takes to get those things done.\n<ol start=\"3\">\n	<li><strong>No one can do it better than me attitude:</strong></li>\n</ol>\nDelegation should be one of the most important words in a business owner’s vocabulary. The only way a business can grow is if there is a team that is in place, (even if that means just two) and everyone on the team embraces the vision and has responsibilities that play to their strengths. To often business owners fall into the “There’s not enough time to train someone, so I might as well do the task myself” trap. Training employees takes time and follow up, but when done consistently a business owner can step away from the business knowing the machine is running with or without him there.  Training is an investment well worth the return.','3 Costly “Mindset” Mistakes Business Owners Make','','inherit','open','open','','2973-revision-2','','','2012-10-19 15:39:39','2012-10-19 15:39:39','',2973,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2973-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2977,1,'2012-12-13 08:00:26','2012-12-13 08:00:26','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong> Take action!</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\nDoes this statement sound familiar, “If you don’t make a change, where will you be a year from now”?\r\n\r\nYou have accomplished much to be proud of. But there’s a nagging doubt that makes you question if you’re on the right path. Sometimes it can start as just a fleeting thought. You may dismiss it thinking you’ve had a bad day, but then a pattern appears. You dread going to work.You daydream about doing something new or different. You even catch yourself scanning the Internet for better opportunities. You know you’re ready for something bigger, better or different. Something’s got to change, but you don’t know exactly what it is, where to start, or the process to follow.\r\n\r\nThe truth is, 85% of our time spent is spent trading time for money. What we often forget is that we have choices.  We get so caught up in the “fear” of a change we forget we are the drivers of our own bus.\r\n\r\nIf any of this sounds familiar you’re not alone! Life is a series of chapters, and when one chapter is prolonged, discomfort sets in with accompanying feelings of discontent, and sometimes even hopelessness.  Becoming aware of these feelings helps to facilitate action.\r\n\r\nAction creates movement, movement creates momentum, and momentum creates change.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here are 5 simple tips to help you take action:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Take time to picture your future and write out a personal vision statement of how you want it to look.</li>\r\n	<li>Leverage your natural strengths – write a list of what they are.</li>\r\n	<li>Hone in on your top priorities for a perfect career and life.</li>\r\n	<li>Take notice of the doubts, fears and anxieties that come up around change and address each one.</li>\r\n	<li>Explore possibilities – do research, try on other careers and ask yourself, “What would my days look like if I did this job”?</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</a>','What Are You Waiting For?','','publish','closed','open','','what-are-you-waiting-for','','','2012-10-19 15:58:52','2012-10-19 15:58:52','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2977',0,'post','',0),(2978,1,'2012-10-19 15:44:29','2012-10-19 15:44:29','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong> Take action!</strong></em></span>\n\nDoes this statement sound familiar, “If you don’t make a change, where will you be a year from now”?\n\nYou have accomplished much to be proud of. But there’s a nagging doubt that makes you question if you’re on the right path. Sometimes it can start as just a fleeting thought. You may dismiss it thinking you’ve had a bad day, but then a pattern appears. You dread going to work.You daydream about doing something new or different. You even catch yourself scanning the Internet for better opportunities. You know you’re ready for something bigger, better or different. Something’s got to change, but you don’t know exactly what it is, where to start, or the process to follow.\n\nThe truth is, 85% of our time spent is spent trading time for money. What we often forget is that we have choices.  We get so caught up in the “fear” of a change we forget we are the drivers of our own bus.\n\nIf any of this sounds familiar you’re not alone! Life is a series of chapters, and when one chapter is prolonged, discomfort sets in with accompanying feelings of discontent, and sometimes even hopelessness.  Becoming aware of these feelings helps to facilitate action.\n\nAction creates movement, movement creates momentum, and momentum creates change.\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here are 5 simple tips to help you take action:</span>\n<ol>\n	<li>Take time to picture your future and write out a personal vision statement of how you want it to look.</li>\n	<li>Leverage your natural strengths – write a list of what they are.</li>\n	<li>Hone in on your top priorities for a perfect career and life.</li>\n	<li>Take notice of the doubts, fears and anxieties that come up around change and address each one.</li>\n	<li>Explore possibilities – do research, try on other careers and ask yourself, “What would my days look like if I did this job”?</li>\n</ol>','What Are You Waiting For?','','inherit','open','open','','2977-revision','','','2012-10-19 15:44:29','2012-10-19 15:44:29','',2977,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2977-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2979,1,'2012-10-19 15:46:02','2012-10-19 15:46:02','','Waiting For','','inherit','open','open','','waiting-for','','','2012-10-19 15:46:02','2012-10-19 15:46:02','',2977,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Waiting-For.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2980,1,'2012-10-19 15:45:28','2012-10-19 15:45:28','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong> Take action!</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\nDoes this statement sound familiar, “If you don’t make a change, where will you be a year from now”?\r\n\r\nYou have accomplished much to be proud of. But there’s a nagging doubt that makes you question if you’re on the right path. Sometimes it can start as just a fleeting thought. You may dismiss it thinking you’ve had a bad day, but then a pattern appears. You dread going to work.You daydream about doing something new or different. You even catch yourself scanning the Internet for better opportunities. You know you’re ready for something bigger, better or different. Something’s got to change, but you don’t know exactly what it is, where to start, or the process to follow.\r\n\r\nThe truth is, 85% of our time spent is spent trading time for money. What we often forget is that we have choices.  We get so caught up in the “fear” of a change we forget we are the drivers of our own bus.\r\n\r\nIf any of this sounds familiar you’re not alone! Life is a series of chapters, and when one chapter is prolonged, discomfort sets in with accompanying feelings of discontent, and sometimes even hopelessness.  Becoming aware of these feelings helps to facilitate action.\r\n\r\nAction creates movement, movement creates momentum, and momentum creates change.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here are 5 simple tips to help you take action:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Take time to picture your future and write out a personal vision statement of how you want it to look.</li>\r\n	<li>Leverage your natural strengths – write a list of what they are.</li>\r\n	<li>Hone in on your top priorities for a perfect career and life.</li>\r\n	<li>Take notice of the doubts, fears and anxieties that come up around change and address each one.</li>\r\n	<li>Explore possibilities – do research, try on other careers and ask yourself, “What would my days look like if I did this job”?</li>\r\n</ol>','What Are You Waiting For?','','inherit','open','open','','2977-revision-2','','','2012-10-19 15:45:28','2012-10-19 15:45:28','',2977,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2977-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2981,1,'2012-12-20 08:00:33','2012-12-20 08:00:33','<strong>1. Make Tomorrows “to do” list Before You End Your Day</strong>\r\n\r\nMake the next day’s “to do” list before you leave the office. Rate each item A, B, or C based on its importance, and work on A items first. The productiveness of any meeting depends on the advance thought given the agenda, and you should never leave a meeting without writing a follow-up list with each item assigned to one person. And go outside!  All the big ideas are on the outside. You’ll never have a creative idea at your desk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Always Save Time to Exercise</strong>\r\n\r\nFitting a workout into the work day reduces stress, keeps you healthy, and is great for getting “alone time” to work out business and personal problems. When someone asks for a non work-related meeting, see if they are up for doing the meeting while running or biking together.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Don\'t Multitask</strong>\r\n\r\nFocus is key. Focus on one thing, get it done, and move on. People who are able to focus and get something done well are the people who are most productive.  Multitasking will eat up 40 percent of your workday think of it as \"You\'re not putting things off—you\'re scheduling things.\" Multi-tasking is a waste of time. You can’t get things done with a million things going on at once, pulling for your attention. Focus on the essential task in front of you, to the exclusion of all else, and you are much more likely to get it completed, in less time, with less effort.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Eliminate distractions</strong>. You can put essential stuff on your list all year long, but if you are constantly interrupted by email notifications, IM, cell phones, your RSS reader, gadgets and widgets, social media, forums and the like, you’ll never be productive. Turn these things off!  Disconnect yourself from the Internet if possible, clear your desk of all papers, clear your walls and surrounding areas, and allow yourself to truly focus.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Work in 60 to 90 minute intervals.</strong> Your brain uses up more glucose than any other bodily activity. Typically you will have spent most of it after 60-90 minutes. (That’s why you feel so burned out after super long meetings.) So take a break: Get up, go for a walk, have a snack, do something completely different to recharge. And yes, that means you need an extra hour for breaks, not including lunch, so if you’re required to get eight hours of work done each day, plan to be there for 9.5-10 hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','5 Ways to Make Yourself More Productive','','publish','closed','open','','5-ways-to-make-yourself-more-productive','','','2012-10-19 15:59:16','2012-10-19 15:59:16','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2981',0,'post','',0),(2982,1,'2012-10-19 15:47:36','2012-10-19 15:47:36','1. Make Tomorrows “to do” list Before You End Your Day\n\nMake the next day’s “to do” list before you leave the office. Rate each item A, B, or C based on its importance, and work on A items first. The productiveness of any meeting depends on the advance thought given the agenda, and you should never leave a meeting without writing a follow-up list with each item assigned to one person. And go outside!  All the big ideas are on the outside. You’ll never have a creative idea at your desk.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>2. Always Save Time to Exercise</strong>\n\nFitting a workout into the work day reduces stress, keeps you healthy, and is great for getting “alone time” to work out business and personal problems. When someone asks for a non work-related meeting, see if they are up for doing the meeting while running or biking together.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>3. Don\'t Multitask</strong>\n\nFocus is key. Focus on one thing, get it done, and move on. People who are able to focus and get something done well are the people who are most productive.  Multitasking will eat up 40 percent of your workday think of it as \"You\'re not putting things off—you\'re scheduling things.\" Multi-tasking is a waste of time. You can’t get things done with a million things going on at once, pulling for your attention. Focus on the essential task in front of you, to the exclusion of all else, and you are much more likely to get it completed, in less time, with less effort.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>4. Eliminate distractions</strong>. You can put essential stuff on your list all year long, but if you are constantly interrupted by email notifications, IM, cell phones, your RSS reader, gadgets and widgets, social media, forums and the like, you’ll never be productive. Turn these things off!  Disconnect yourself from the Internet if possible, clear your desk of all papers, clear your walls and surrounding areas, and allow yourself to truly focus.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>5. Work in 60 to 90 minute intervals.</strong> Your brain uses up more glucose than any other bodily activity. Typically you will have spent most of it after 60-90 minutes. (That’s why you feel so burned out after super long meetings.) So take a break: Get up, go for a walk, have a snack, do something completely different to recharge. And yes, that means you need an extra hour for breaks, not including lunch, so if you’re required to get eight hours of work done each day, plan to be there for 9.5-10 hours.\n\n&nbsp;','5 Ways to Make Yourself More Productive','','inherit','open','open','','2981-revision','','','2012-10-19 15:47:36','2012-10-19 15:47:36','',2981,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2981-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2983,1,'2012-10-19 15:50:25','2012-10-19 15:50:25','','more productive','','inherit','open','open','','more-productive','','','2012-10-19 15:50:25','2012-10-19 15:50:25','',2981,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/more-productive.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(2984,1,'2012-10-19 15:48:36','2012-10-19 15:48:36','<strong>1. Make Tomorrows “to do” list Before You End Your Day</strong>\n\nMake the next day’s “to do” list before you leave the office. Rate each item A, B, or C based on its importance, and work on A items first. The productiveness of any meeting depends on the advance thought given the agenda, and you should never leave a meeting without writing a follow-up list with each item assigned to one person. And go outside!  All the big ideas are on the outside. You’ll never have a creative idea at your desk.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>2. Always Save Time to Exercise</strong>\n\nFitting a workout into the work day reduces stress, keeps you healthy, and is great for getting “alone time” to work out business and personal problems. When someone asks for a non work-related meeting, see if they are up for doing the meeting while running or biking together.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>3. Don\'t Multitask</strong>\n\nFocus is key. Focus on one thing, get it done, and move on. People who are able to focus and get something done well are the people who are most productive.  Multitasking will eat up 40 percent of your workday think of it as \"You\'re not putting things off—you\'re scheduling things.\" Multi-tasking is a waste of time. You can’t get things done with a million things going on at once, pulling for your attention. Focus on the essential task in front of you, to the exclusion of all else, and you are much more likely to get it completed, in less time, with less effort.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>4. Eliminate distractions</strong>. You can put essential stuff on your list all year long, but if you are constantly interrupted by email notifications, IM, cell phones, your RSS reader, gadgets and widgets, social media, forums and the like, you’ll never be productive. Turn these things off!  Disconnect yourself from the Internet if possible, clear your desk of all papers, clear your walls and surrounding areas, and allow yourself to truly focus.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>5. Work in 60 to 90 minute intervals.</strong> Your brain uses up more glucose than any other bodily activity. Typically you will have spent most of it after 60-90 minutes. (That’s why you feel so burned out after super long meetings.) So take a break: Get up, go for a walk, have a snack, do something completely different to recharge. And yes, that means you need an extra hour for breaks, not including lunch, so if you’re required to get eight hours of work done each day, plan to be there for 9.5-10 hours.\n\n&nbsp;','5 Ways to Make Yourself More Productive','','inherit','open','open','','2981-revision-2','','','2012-10-19 15:48:36','2012-10-19 15:48:36','',2981,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2981-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2985,1,'2012-12-27 08:00:59','2012-12-27 08:00:59','<em><strong>How to get your 401K to work FOR you?</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMost people do not realize that their 401K accounts can actually help them take giant leaps into their future.\r\n\r\nDoes this sound familiar? You want to be in business for yourself and are tired of working in a job that has an uncertain future yet you find yourself stuck not knowing how you will ever fund your venture?\r\n\r\nThe 2008 Market Crunch warned us that no investment is fool proof. What would happen if you invested in your self and your future, rather than in an investment you had no control over?\r\n\r\nUsing your 401K is a viable option for funding a new business, and one of the most popular ways to fund a franchise business.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>10 benefits to using your 401K to fund a new franchise business.</strong></em>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Rolling your 401K or retirement funds into a business is simple.</li>\r\n	<li>Potentially save thousands of dollars in taxes, and pay no taxes or penalties for using YOUR MONEY!</li>\r\n	<li>You can pay your self a salary from the get go.</li>\r\n	<li>Start your business with NO debt service.</li>\r\n	<li>Great recruiting tool, offer full time employees a pension plan.</li>\r\n	<li>You get to capitalize your business without monthly payments or interest charges from the SBA, bank or home loan.</li>\r\n	<li>Reduced over-head expenses means Quicker Profit Acceleration for the business.</li>\r\n	<li>Access funds in an average of 20 days.</li>\r\n	<li>The Federal Government assumes 40% of the financial risk of your business.  If your business fails, you don’t have to pay the government back!</li>\r\n	<li>Reimburse your self for start up costs of the business.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nBetter to use your 401K to invest in your future, then to let someone else or the market determine your financial health.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\"><a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</span></a></span></span>','How Your 401K Can Fund Your New Business Venture In 20 Days Or Less!  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What would happen if you invested in your self and your future, rather than in an investment you had no control over?\n\nUsing your 401K is a viable option for funding a new business, and one of the most popular ways to fund a franchise business.\n\n10 benefits to using your 401K to fund a new franchise business.\n<ol>\n	<li>Rolling your 401K or retirement funds into a business is simple.</li>\n	<li>Potentially save thousands of dollars in taxes, and pay no taxes or penalties for using YOUR MONEY!</li>\n	<li>You can pay your self a salary from the get go.</li>\n	<li>Start your business with NO debt service.</li>\n	<li>Great recruiting tool, offer full time employees a pension plan.</li>\n	<li>You get to capitalize your business without monthly payments or interest charges from the SBA, bank or home loan.</li>\n	<li>Reduced over-head expenses means Quicker Profit Acceleration for the business.</li>\n	<li>Access funds in an average of 20 days.</li>\n	<li>The Federal Government assumes 40% of the financial risk of your business.  If your business fails, you don’t have to pay the government back!</li>\n	<li>Reimburse your self for start up costs of the business.</li>\n</ol>\nBetter to use your 401K to invest in your future, then to let someone else or the market determine your financial health.','How your 401K can fund your new business venture in 20 days or less!  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What would happen if you invested in your self and your future, rather than in an investment you had no control over?\n\nUsing your 401K is a viable option for funding a new business, and one of the most popular ways to fund a franchise business.\n\n<em><strong>10 benefits to using your 401K to fund a new franchise business.</strong></em>\n<ol>\n	<li>Rolling your 401K or retirement funds into a business is simple.</li>\n	<li>Potentially save thousands of dollars in taxes, and pay no taxes or penalties for using YOUR MONEY!</li>\n	<li>You can pay your self a salary from the get go.</li>\n	<li>Start your business with NO debt service.</li>\n	<li>Great recruiting tool, offer full time employees a pension plan.</li>\n	<li>You get to capitalize your business without monthly payments or interest charges from the SBA, bank or home loan.</li>\n	<li>Reduced over-head expenses means Quicker Profit Acceleration for the business.</li>\n	<li>Access funds in an average of 20 days.</li>\n	<li>The Federal Government assumes 40% of the financial risk of your business.  If your business fails, you don’t have to pay the government back!</li>\n	<li>Reimburse your self for start up costs of the business.</li>\n</ol>\nBetter to use your 401K to invest in your future, then to let someone else or the market determine your financial health.','How your 401K can fund your new business venture in 20 days or less!  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What would happen if you invested in your self and your future, rather than in an investment you had no control over?\r\n\r\nUsing your 401K is a viable option for funding a new business, and one of the most popular ways to fund a franchise business.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>10 benefits to using your 401K to fund a new franchise business.</strong></em>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Rolling your 401K or retirement funds into a business is simple.</li>\r\n	<li>Potentially save thousands of dollars in taxes, and pay no taxes or penalties for using YOUR MONEY!</li>\r\n	<li>You can pay your self a salary from the get go.</li>\r\n	<li>Start your business with NO debt service.</li>\r\n	<li>Great recruiting tool, offer full time employees a pension plan.</li>\r\n	<li>You get to capitalize your business without monthly payments or interest charges from the SBA, bank or home loan.</li>\r\n	<li>Reduced over-head expenses means Quicker Profit Acceleration for the business.</li>\r\n	<li>Access funds in an average of 20 days.</li>\r\n	<li>The Federal Government assumes 40% of the financial risk of your business.  If your business fails, you don’t have to pay the government back!</li>\r\n	<li>Reimburse your self for start up costs of the business.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nBetter to use your 401K to invest in your future, then to let someone else or the market determine your financial health.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</a>','How your 401K can fund your new business venture in 20 days or less!  ','','inherit','open','open','','2985-autosave','','','2012-10-19 15:55:15','2012-10-19 15:55:15','',2985,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2985-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2990,1,'2012-10-19 15:55:08','2012-10-19 15:55:08','<em><strong>How to get your 401K to work FOR you?</strong></em>\r\n\r\nMost people do not realize that their 401K accounts can actually help them take giant leaps into their future.\r\n\r\nDoes this sound familiar? You want to be in business for yourself and are tired of working in a job that has an uncertain future yet you find yourself stuck not knowing how you will ever fund your venture?\r\n\r\nThe 2008 Market Crunch warned us that no investment is fool proof. What would happen if you invested in your self and your future, rather than in an investment you had no control over?\r\n\r\nUsing your 401K is a viable option for funding a new business, and one of the most popular ways to fund a franchise business.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>10 benefits to using your 401K to fund a new franchise business.</strong></em>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Rolling your 401K or retirement funds into a business is simple.</li>\r\n	<li>Potentially save thousands of dollars in taxes, and pay no taxes or penalties for using YOUR MONEY!</li>\r\n	<li>You can pay your self a salary from the get go.</li>\r\n	<li>Start your business with NO debt service.</li>\r\n	<li>Great recruiting tool, offer full time employees a pension plan.</li>\r\n	<li>You get to capitalize your business without monthly payments or interest charges from the SBA, bank or home loan.</li>\r\n	<li>Reduced over-head expenses means Quicker Profit Acceleration for the business.</li>\r\n	<li>Access funds in an average of 20 days.</li>\r\n	<li>The Federal Government assumes 40% of the financial risk of your business.  If your business fails, you don’t have to pay the government back!</li>\r\n	<li>Reimburse your self for start up costs of the business.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nBetter to use your 401K to invest in your future, then to let someone else or the market determine your financial health.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</a>','How your 401K can fund your new business venture in 20 days or less!  ','','inherit','open','open','','2985-revision-3','','','2012-10-19 15:55:08','2012-10-19 15:55:08','',2985,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2985-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2991,1,'2012-10-19 15:25:15','2012-10-19 15:25:15','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>How will you prepare?</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\nIn the last decade the career climate has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when “The Company” would take care of you until the day you retired.  Folks could and did rely on something called “job security.” A trend no longer relevant in today’s job market. According to the US Department of Labor data (2010):\r\n\r\n• 1 in 4 workers has been with their current employer for less than one year\r\n\r\n• 1 in 2 have been there less than 5 years\r\n\r\n• The average length of employment in the USA is 2.5 years\r\n\r\n• As of May 2011, the average (mean) duration of unemployment is now 40 weeks\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Here are two trends to pay attention to now. It’s time to become proactive rather than reactive.</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trend #1:</strong> Most managers and executives, especially in companies that rely on technology and knowledge, are obsolete by age 35. This trend was discussed in a Wall Street Journal article in regards to HP laying off 27,000 workers. Most of these workers will be older and higher paid, and made redundant by new, less expensive graduates and overseas competition.\r\n\r\n<strong>The implication:</strong> If you are in your 30s or 40s, or older, and still working as an employee, you had better have a Plan B. For instance, starting a coaching/consulting/advisory business is a great for you way to take your expertise and wisdom and share it to help less seasoned employees and managers be successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trend #2:</strong> Get ready to work until you are 80.  The Government is going broke, and we are living longer. Prepare to pay your own way during the golden years. Everyone must be prepared to have a career that they love and that will sustain them -- with income and fulfillment --into old age.','What’s your plan B?','','inherit','open','open','','2952-revision-6','','','2012-10-19 15:25:15','2012-10-19 15:25:15','',2952,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2952-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2992,1,'2012-10-19 15:30:29','2012-10-19 15:30:29','Building a beautiful shopping center with all the best stores in it, and not paving any roads to get to it, is the same as building a website without the proper SEO in place.\r\n\r\nYou can have the greatest, most aesthetically pleasing website in the world, however if no one can find you, you won’t have any customers.  SEO stands for search engine optimization and is the practice for getting search engines to bring up your website when someone is searching for a product or service like yours.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong> Here are 7 important rules you must know for SEO: </strong></em></span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Search engines want natural language content</strong>. Don’t try to stuff your text with keywords. It won’t work. Search engines look at how many times a term is in your content and if it is abnormally high, will count this against you rather than for you.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Give each page a focus</strong> on a single keyword phrase. Don’t try to optimize the page for several keywords at once.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>SEO is useless</strong> if you have a weak or non-existent call to action. Make sure your call to action is clear and present.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Build Quality Back links, Not Just Back links </strong>You should concentrate on building high quality links not just back links .You should use some software for building links, though they don’t come for free. Use trusted linkbuilding software.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Use the words “image”</strong> or “picture” in your photo ALT descriptions and captions. 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Don’t try to stuff your text with keywords. It won’t work. Search engines look at how many times a term is in your content and if it is abnormally high, will count this against you rather than for you.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Give each page a focus</strong> on a single keyword phrase. Don’t try to optimize the page for several keywords at once.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>SEO is useless</strong> if you have a weak or non-existent call to action. Make sure your call to action is clear and present.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Build Quality Back links, Not Just Back links </strong>You should concentrate on building high quality links not just back links .You should use some software for building links, though they don’t come for free. Use trusted linkbuilding software.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Use the words “image”</strong> or “picture” in your photo ALT descriptions and captions. A lot of searches are for a keyword plus one of those words.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Be bold. </strong>Use the &lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt; tags around some of your keywords on each page. Do NOT use them everywhere the keyword appears. Once or twice is plenty.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Help your users help you</strong>.<strong> </strong>Make it very easy for your users to spread the word. Include \"Tell a friend\" or a “Share button” for Facebook functionality where and whenever possible. Also make sure it is really, really simple. Everyone likes it when something works without too much thinking.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a title=\"M Vision Coaching\" href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</a>','7 Tips To Make Your Business Website SEO Friendly! ','','inherit','open','open','','2962-revision-4','','','2012-10-19 15:57:15','2012-10-19 15:57:15','',2962,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2962-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2994,1,'2012-10-19 15:37:07','2012-10-19 15:37:07','<strong><em>Passions</em> plural of <em>pas·sion</em> (Noun)</strong>\r\n\r\n1.     Strong and barely controllable emotion\r\n\r\n2.     A state or outburst of such emotion\r\n\r\n<strong>What is passion?</strong> A combination of a desired thought coupled with a strong positive emotion that stimulates the reward/pleasure circuits in the brain.  Take a moment, right now, and think about a goal you desire to achieve. Imagine what it  looks like and feels like once you have attained the goal. Now focus on the feelings that are generated by that thought.\r\n\r\nOn a scale of 1 to 10, rate the strength of that feeling. The higher the number, the more likely you are to achieve it. You can use this exercise to compare two goals to see which one is more important in your life.\r\n\r\nHere are some ideas to help you define your passion: A passion is how you choose to live your life.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Passions are things you love the most, are most important to you, and critical to your happiness and sense of well being.</li>\r\n	<li>Your passions are what puts a smile on your face.</li>\r\n	<li>Your passions are what comes naturally easy to you.</li>\r\n	<li>Your passions show up when you would you do something for free just because it fuels you and you enjoy it.</li>\r\n	<li>Ask yourself, what would I do without hesitation, unafraid of failure?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhen you are clear about your passions, decisions become easier.\r\n\r\nIt takes courage to follow your own path and to let your passions be your guide.\r\n\r\nWhen your passions are clear, you can create goals that are aligned with your passions and begin to create the life you choose. Take the passion test at <a href=\"http://www.passiontestprofile.com\">www.passiontestprofile.com</a> and then call us to see how we can help you turn your passions into your dreams.','Do you know what your passions are?','','inherit','open','open','','2967-revision-4','','','2012-10-19 15:37:07','2012-10-19 15:37:07','',2967,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2967-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2995,1,'2012-10-19 15:41:33','2012-10-19 15:41:33','Avoiding some common business “mindset” mistakes can increase the chances of success significantly. Awareness is the first step to avoiding these mistakes.  Take a moment and ask yourself if you are guilty of any of these mindset mistakes and if you are, begin to take steps to change your mindset.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Hiding behind operations:     </strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nHiding behind operations is a common mistake business owner’s make. Owners and managers often feel the best use of their time is working “in” the business rather than using their time to work “on” the business. A more effective use of a business owners time is planning for future growth with thoughtful strategies that take into account:\r\n\r\n1) Competition,\r\n\r\n2) How to make customers happier,\r\n\r\n3) Fnding the right strategic partners,\r\n\r\n4) Developing processes and systems to automate, and\r\n\r\n5) Continually looking ahead to stay ahead.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n	<li><strong>Avoiding doing what you hate doing:</strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nAnother mistake business owners make is avoiding the activities in the business that they hate doing.  A well run healthy profitable business is like a well-run car engine. In order for a car to run well, all the parts of the engine must be in tune. An engine cannot run without pistons, and so when business owners avoid certain activities in a business, it affects the organizational flow and can stop the engine from running.  This will eventually will lead to a broken business. Recognize the activities in your business you avoid and hire, outsource, barter do whatever it takes to get those things done.\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n	<li><strong>No one can do it better than me attitude:</strong></li>\r\n</ol>\r\nDelegation should be one of the most important words in a business owner’s vocabulary. The only way a business can grow is if there is a team that is in place, (even if that means just two) and everyone on the team embraces the vision and has responsibilities that play to their strengths. To often business owners fall into the “There’s not enough time to train someone, so I might as well do the task myself” trap. Training employees takes time and follow up, but when done consistently a business owner can step away from the business knowing the machine is running with or without him there.  Training is an investment well worth the return.','3 Costly “Mindset” Mistakes Business Owners Make','','inherit','open','open','','2973-revision-3','','','2012-10-19 15:41:33','2012-10-19 15:41:33','',2973,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2973-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2996,1,'2012-10-19 15:46:25','2012-10-19 15:46:25','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong> Take action!</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\nDoes this statement sound familiar, “If you don’t make a change, where will you be a year from now”?\r\n\r\nYou have accomplished much to be proud of. But there’s a nagging doubt that makes you question if you’re on the right path. Sometimes it can start as just a fleeting thought. You may dismiss it thinking you’ve had a bad day, but then a pattern appears. You dread going to work.You daydream about doing something new or different. You even catch yourself scanning the Internet for better opportunities. You know you’re ready for something bigger, better or different. Something’s got to change, but you don’t know exactly what it is, where to start, or the process to follow.\r\n\r\nThe truth is, 85% of our time spent is spent trading time for money. What we often forget is that we have choices.  We get so caught up in the “fear” of a change we forget we are the drivers of our own bus.\r\n\r\nIf any of this sounds familiar you’re not alone! Life is a series of chapters, and when one chapter is prolonged, discomfort sets in with accompanying feelings of discontent, and sometimes even hopelessness.  Becoming aware of these feelings helps to facilitate action.\r\n\r\nAction creates movement, movement creates momentum, and momentum creates change.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here are 5 simple tips to help you take action:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Take time to picture your future and write out a personal vision statement of how you want it to look.</li>\r\n	<li>Leverage your natural strengths – write a list of what they are.</li>\r\n	<li>Hone in on your top priorities for a perfect career and life.</li>\r\n	<li>Take notice of the doubts, fears and anxieties that come up around change and address each one.</li>\r\n	<li>Explore possibilities – do research, try on other careers and ask yourself, “What would my days look like if I did this job”?</li>\r\n</ol>','What Are You Waiting For?','','inherit','open','open','','2977-revision-3','','','2012-10-19 15:46:25','2012-10-19 15:46:25','',2977,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2977-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2997,1,'2012-10-19 15:50:53','2012-10-19 15:50:53','<strong>1. Make Tomorrows “to do” list Before You End Your Day</strong>\r\n\r\nMake the next day’s “to do” list before you leave the office. Rate each item A, B, or C based on its importance, and work on A items first. The productiveness of any meeting depends on the advance thought given the agenda, and you should never leave a meeting without writing a follow-up list with each item assigned to one person. And go outside!  All the big ideas are on the outside. You’ll never have a creative idea at your desk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Always Save Time to Exercise</strong>\r\n\r\nFitting a workout into the work day reduces stress, keeps you healthy, and is great for getting “alone time” to work out business and personal problems. When someone asks for a non work-related meeting, see if they are up for doing the meeting while running or biking together.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>3. Don\'t Multitask</strong>\r\n\r\nFocus is key. Focus on one thing, get it done, and move on. People who are able to focus and get something done well are the people who are most productive.  Multitasking will eat up 40 percent of your workday think of it as \"You\'re not putting things off—you\'re scheduling things.\" Multi-tasking is a waste of time. You can’t get things done with a million things going on at once, pulling for your attention. Focus on the essential task in front of you, to the exclusion of all else, and you are much more likely to get it completed, in less time, with less effort.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>4. Eliminate distractions</strong>. You can put essential stuff on your list all year long, but if you are constantly interrupted by email notifications, IM, cell phones, your RSS reader, gadgets and widgets, social media, forums and the like, you’ll never be productive. Turn these things off!  Disconnect yourself from the Internet if possible, clear your desk of all papers, clear your walls and surrounding areas, and allow yourself to truly focus.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>5. Work in 60 to 90 minute intervals.</strong> Your brain uses up more glucose than any other bodily activity. Typically you will have spent most of it after 60-90 minutes. (That’s why you feel so burned out after super long meetings.) So take a break: Get up, go for a walk, have a snack, do something completely different to recharge. And yes, that means you need an extra hour for breaks, not including lunch, so if you’re required to get eight hours of work done each day, plan to be there for 9.5-10 hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','5 Ways to Make Yourself More Productive','','inherit','open','open','','2981-revision-3','','','2012-10-19 15:50:53','2012-10-19 15:50:53','',2981,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2981-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2998,1,'2013-01-03 08:00:27','2013-01-03 08:00:27','Change is a natural evolution, and it’s inevitable.   Most of us know this, and believe this, yet most of us still continue to resist change. Here’s what happens when we resist change:\r\n\r\n•      We feel unmotivated and uncomfortable in our lives\r\n\r\n•      We feel tired even after 8 hours of sleep.\r\n\r\n•      We get headaches and body aches regularly\r\n\r\n•      Our relationships are affected\r\n\r\n•      We are either in a constant state of frustration or we just don’t care about anything.\r\n\r\nDeep down we know that something has to change, and most of the time we know exactly what that is. A job? A career? A relationship? Our eating habits? Or exercising habits?\r\n\r\nSo what do we do?\r\n\r\nFirst realize that no change is permanent, if we don’t like what we change, we can always go back to our old ways or try something else. Change won’t kill us! . Many of us would like to travel to a tropical island, start our own business, or try a new diet, but few take action. The problem is that we’re afraid of abandoning the old, secure lifestyle in order to jump into the unknown.\r\n\r\nSecond, make decisions fast. Don’t spend hours analyzing your different options before taking a decision. It is said that after a few seconds you’ve already made your decision, and after that it’s very rare that you’ll change your mind. So don’t lose time, do what it feels right to you.\r\n\r\nFinally, don’t get caught up in “Its not the right time” mode of thinking. We don’t have forever. Just think how fast life goes by. And ask yourself, “If I do not make a change now, where will I be in a year from now? Same place different year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h6>To read more about Business Ownership, <a href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/business-ownership/\">click here</a>.</h6>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</span></a></span></span>','When Is It The “Right Time” To Make A Change?','','publish','closed','open','','when-is-it-the-right-time-to-make-a-change','','','2013-01-03 08:12:28','2013-01-03 08:12:28','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2998',0,'post','',0),(2999,1,'2012-10-19 16:00:17','2012-10-19 16:00:17','','When Is It The “Right Time” To Make A Change?','','inherit','open','open','','2998-revision','','','2012-10-19 16:00:17','2012-10-19 16:00:17','',2998,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2998-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3000,1,'2012-10-19 16:02:54','2012-10-19 16:02:54','','make a change','','inherit','open','open','','make-a-change','','','2012-10-19 16:02:54','2012-10-19 16:02:54','',2998,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/make-a-change.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3001,1,'2012-10-19 16:01:33','2012-10-19 16:01:33','Change is a natural evolution, and it’s inevitable.   Most of us know this, and believe this, yet most of us still continue to resist change. Here’s what happens when we resist change:\n\n•      We feel unmotivated and uncomfortable in our lives\n\n•      We feel tired even after 8 hours of sleep.\n\n•      We get headaches and body aches regularly\n\n•      Our relationships are affected\n\n•      We are either in a constant state of frustration or we just don’t care about anything.\n\nDeep down we know that something has to change, and most of the time we know exactly what that is. A job? A career? A relationship? Our eating habits? Or exercising habits?\n\nSo what do we do?\n\nFirst realize that no change is permanent, if we don’t like what we change, we can always go back to our old ways or try something else. Change won’t kill us! . Many of us would like to travel to a tropical island, start our own business, or try a new diet, but few take action. The problem is that we’re afraid of abandoning the old, secure lifestyle in order to jump into the unknown.\n\nSecond, make decisions fast. Don’t spend hours analyzing your different options before taking a decision. It is said that after a few seconds you’ve already made your decision, and after that it’s very rare that you’ll change your mind. So don’t lose time, do what it feels right to you.\n\nFinally, don’t get caught up in “Its not the right time” mode of thinking. We don’t have forever. Just think how fast life goes by. And ask yourself, “If I do not make a change now, where will I be in a year from now? Same place different year?\n\n&nbsp;\n<h6>To read more about Business Ownership, <a href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/business-ownership/\">click here</a>.</h6>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</span></a></span></span>','When Is It The “Right Time” To Make A Change?','','inherit','open','open','','2998-revision-2','','','2012-10-19 16:01:33','2012-10-19 16:01:33','',2998,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2998-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(3002,1,'2013-01-10 08:00:20','2013-01-10 08:00:20','<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Watch cash flow</strong>:   Know your cash flow statement intimately. If you want to learn about cash, simply look at your bank statement. Do you have more money at the end of the month than at the beginning? If you have more at the end, then your business is cash flow positive.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Review financial statements monthly</strong>:    Financial statements give you information about your company that is very valuable to continual growth.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Have a brand strategy</strong>:    Know who your customer is and what problem you are solving for them. Be clear about what differentiates you from your competition and say it all in one statement!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Don’t grow to fast</strong>:    While growth is good, growth too fast can put you out of business.  Prepare by building a solid infrastructure to support growth.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Keep current customers happy</strong>:    With every decision you make, be sure to ask yourself, “How will this enhance our customers experience”?</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Keep overhead as low as possible</strong>:    Look at your expenses and find ways of cutting back whenever possible.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Pay attention to your reputation</strong>:    Don’t do anything to piss off customers. Social media takes the grapevine to a whole new level, and it takes just a few smears on Facebook or twitter to cause damage. Monitor what people are saying about you and the brand.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Get referrals from existing customers</strong>:    Ask and you shall receive. So many business owners feel uncomfortable asking existing customers for referrals, but if you are delivering a great service/product, customers are happy to do so because they want others to experience the same satisfaction.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Reward employees for jobs well done</strong>:    When employees feel valued they value the customer.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take an annual vacation to recharge your batteries</strong>:    Every one needs to recharge their batteries to be more effective. Just do it. 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Be clear about what differentiates you from your competition and say it all in one statement!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Don’t grow to fast</strong>:    While growth is good, growth too fast can put you out of business.  Prepare by building a solid infrastructure to support growth.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Keep current customers happy</strong>:    With every decision you make, be sure to ask yourself, “How will this enhance our customers experience”?</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Keep overhead as low as possible</strong>:    Look at your expenses and find ways of cutting back whenever possible.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Pay attention to your reputation</strong>:    Don’t do anything to piss off customers. Social media takes the grapevine to a whole new level, and it takes just a few smears on Facebook or twitter to cause damage. Monitor what people are saying about you and the brand.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Get referrals from existing customers</strong>:    Ask and you shall receive. 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It wants more, much more. It wants you to become far wealthier, to have richer and deeper relationships, to get your body in peak physical condition, to learn new skills, to travel the world, to have lots of wonderful friends, to help people in need, to make a meaningful difference. That voice tells you that settling into a job where you sell widgets the rest of your life to make someone else money just won\'t cut it. That voice frowns at you when you catch a glance of your oversized belly in the mirror or get winded going up a flight of stairs. It beams disappointment when it sees what\'s become of your family. It tells you that the reason you have trouble motivating yourself is that you aren\'t doing what you really ought to be doing with your life... because you\'re afraid. And if you refuse to listen, it will always be there, nagging you about your mediocre results until the end when you are full of regrets for what might have been.\r\n\r\nAsk yourself, are you letting fear of the unknown keep you from pursuing the life you are meant to live?\r\n\r\nThe only thing holding you back from the impossible is that you <strong>call it impossible.</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Here are three questions to ponder:</strong></span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>What would it be like to focus on <strong>how possible</strong> it is rather than how <strong><em>impossible</em></strong> it is?</li>\r\n	<li>What would you do if you knew you would not fail?</li>\r\n	<li>What could you do today to take a risk and get closer to making your dreams for yourself and your family a reality?</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a title=\"Click here for more options\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/do-you-know-what-your-passions-are/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</span></span></span>\r\n\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Be Afraid To Fail','','publish','closed','open','','dont-be-afraid-to-fail','','','2013-01-21 04:18:48','2013-01-21 04:18:48','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=3006',0,'post','',0),(3007,1,'2012-10-19 16:10:14','2012-10-19 16:10:14','','Soar','','inherit','open','open','','soar','','','2012-10-19 16:10:14','2012-10-19 16:10:14','',3006,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Soar.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3008,1,'2012-10-19 16:09:35','2012-10-19 16:09:35','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Is FEAR driving your bus?</strong></em></span>\n\nWhen our decisions and actions come from a fear based mentality, we try and play it safe.  In fact, all we are doing is playing small, and closing ourselves off from learning and from opportunity.\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What would your life be like if you were not afraid of failing?</strong></span>\n\nFailing is what most of us fear. 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It wants more, much more. It wants you to become far wealthier, to have richer and deeper relationships, to get your body in peak physical condition, to learn new skills, to travel the world, to have lots of wonderful friends, to help people in need, to make a meaningful difference. That voice tells you that settling into a job where you sell widgets the rest of your life to make someone else money just won\'t cut it. That voice frowns at you when you catch a glance of your oversized belly in the mirror or get winded going up a flight of stairs. It beams disappointment when it sees what\'s become of your family. It tells you that the reason you have trouble motivating yourself is that you aren\'t doing what you really ought to be doing with your life... because you\'re afraid. And if you refuse to listen, it will always be there, nagging you about your mediocre results until the end when you are full of regrets for what might have been.\n\nAsk yourself, are you letting fear of the unknown keep you from pursuing the life you are meant to live?\n\nThe only thing holding you back from the impossible is that you <strong>call it impossible.</strong>\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Here are three questions to ponder:</strong></span>\n<ol>\n	<li>What would it be like to focus on <strong>how possible</strong> it is rather than how <strong><em>impossible</em></strong> it is?</li>\n	<li>What would you do if you knew you would not fail?</li>\n	<li>What could you do today to take a risk and get closer to making your dreams for yourself and your family a reality?</li>\n</ol>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.MVisionCoaching.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">www.MVisionCoaching.com</span></a></span></span>\n\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Be Afraid To Fail','','inherit','open','open','','3006-revision','','','2012-10-19 16:09:35','2012-10-19 16:09:35','',3006,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3006-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(3009,1,'2012-10-19 16:10:30','2012-10-19 16:10:30','<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Is FEAR driving your bus?</strong></em></span>\r\n\r\nWhen our decisions and actions come from a fear based mentality, we try and play it safe.  In fact, all we are doing is playing small, and closing ourselves off from learning and from opportunity.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What would your life be like if you were not afraid of failing?</strong></span>\r\n\r\nFailing is what most of us fear. 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It wants more, much more. It wants you to become far wealthier, to have richer and deeper relationships, to get your body in peak physical condition, to learn new skills, to travel the world, to have lots of wonderful friends, to help people in need, to make a meaningful difference. That voice tells you that settling into a job where you sell widgets the rest of your life to make someone else money just won\'t cut it. That voice frowns at you when you catch a glance of your oversized belly in the mirror or get winded going up a flight of stairs. It beams disappointment when it sees what\'s become of your family. It tells you that the reason you have trouble motivating yourself is that you aren\'t doing what you really ought to be doing with your life... because you\'re afraid. 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The fear of being judged, the fear of looking stupid, the fear of being a fraud, and the fear of losing money.\r\n\r\nFears prevent you from trying and from taking risks.\r\n\r\nThis is when you know that you are coming from a fear- based mentality:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>You focus on thinking that most things you desire are impossible to attain</li>\r\n	<li>You worry that if you do go after what, you want you will fail.</li>\r\n	<li>You focus on how others judge you and fear you will look stupid if you make a mistake?</li>\r\n	<li>You would rather stick with something that isn’t working only because you fear the unknown?</li>\r\n	<li>You ignore your intuition and the gnawing feeling that something must change?</li>\r\n	<li>You would rather let fear of the unknown keep you from pursuing your dreams?</li>\r\n	<li>You have the same conversation in your head, “As soon as I (you fill in the blank) I will be able to have the life I deserve”?</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nWhat happens when the voice in the back of your mind recalls that this isn\'t the kind of life you wanted to live? 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What will be different?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will you have more money in the bank?</li>\r\n	<li>More Customers breaking down your door?</li>\r\n	<li>More time to enjoy life?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>GROWING</strong> a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a mind shift is required. Easy to become stuck and used to doing it the same way -\r\n\r\nThe world has changed and its going to continue to change. Now more then EVER you must STAY CURRENT, know your market and go after it from 10 different perspectives. 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What will be different?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will you have more money in the bank?</li>\r\n	<li>More Customers breaking down your door?</li>\r\n	<li>More time to enjoy life?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>GROWING</strong> a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a huge mind shift is required.\r\n\r\nThe world has changed and its going to change more.\r\n\r\nThe Grow Program will get you from stuck, to moving in the direction of growth.\r\n\r\nThe reason why you get stuck is because you are either not taking your steps in the right order and/or you don’t have human interaction to help you sort out what’s keeping you stuck.  Sometimes it just takes talking about it out loud to someone who understands and knows what its like to grow a business and can offer support, collaboration, and experience.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lets face it…..</strong>\r\nGrowing a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a huge mind shift is required..\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions you will be asked to solve in the Grow Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How will I grow?</li>\r\n	<li>Open my business model to new markets?</li>\r\n	<li>Franchise my concept?</li>\r\n	<li>License my concept?</li>\r\n	<li>Create a whole new revenue stream for a whole new market?</li>\r\n	<li>What’s all this worth to you?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>If you are finding it harder to compete, and tired of working so hard to stay on top of the market, its time to REFRESH, step back and REBRAND.  Here’s what you need to know.</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Who your competition is and what they do better and/or worse than you</li>\r\n	<li>A new approach to your ideal Customer</li>\r\n	<li>An overhaul of your Time Management</li>\r\n	<li>A new marketing approach - 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As hard to admit it, its true.  What will you do to change it? </strong>\r\n\r\nComfortable and complacent do not necessarily equate to success.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Create the vision.</li>\r\n	<li>Design the clear path.</li>\r\n	<li>Follow the step by step process</li>\r\n	<li>Create the support team.</li>\r\n	<li>Determine the exist strategy</li>\r\n	<li>Dive in</li>\r\n	<li>Create the momentum</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nIt begins with the start.\r\n\r\nLife begins and the end of your comfort zone\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlong with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, <strong>THRIVE\'s Bounce Plan</strong>, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your <strong>POSSIBILITY</strong>.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.\r\n\r\n<strong>Selling a business, and/or changing careers are both scary and exhilarating all at once. 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As hard to admit it, its true.  What will you do to change it? </strong>\r\n\r\nComfortable and complacent do not necessarily equate to success.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Create the vision.</li>\r\n	<li>Design the clear path.</li>\r\n	<li>Follow the step by step process</li>\r\n	<li>Create the support team.</li>\r\n	<li>Determine the exist strategy</li>\r\n	<li>Dive in</li>\r\n	<li>Create the momentum</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nIt begins with the start.\r\n\r\nLife begins and the end of your comfort zone\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlong with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, <strong>THRIVE\'s Bounce Plan</strong>, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your <strong>POSSIBILITY</strong>.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.\r\n\r\n<strong>Selling a business, and/or changing careers are both scary and exhilarating all at once. 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What\'s different?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will you have more money in the bank?</li>\r\n	<li>More Customers breaking down your door?</li>\r\n	<li>More time to enjoy life?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>GROWING</strong> a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a mind shift is required. It\'s easy to get stuck, and stuck is not a good strategy.\r\n\r\nThe world is changing and its going to continue to change. Now more then EVER you must STAY CURRENT by knowing  your market, and your competitors. 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What\'s different?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will you have more money in the bank?</li>\r\n	<li>More Customers breaking down your door?</li>\r\n	<li>More time to enjoy life?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>GROWING</strong> a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a mind shift is required. It\'s easy to get stuck, and stuck is not a good strategy.\r\n\r\nThe world is changing and its going to continue to change. Now more then EVER you must STAY CURRENT by knowing  your market, and your competitors. You must have a least 5 - 10 different ways of reaching them.\r\n\r\nGo from stuck to momentum.\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Discover:</strong>\r\n\r\nThe options for growing.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>New market penetration?</li>\r\n	<li>New revenue streams for current market?</li>\r\n	<li>License my concept/franchising?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>If you are finding it harder to compete, and tired of working so hard to stay on top of the market, its time to REFRESH, step back and RE-BRAND.  Here’s what you need to know.</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Who your competition is and what they do better and/or worse than you</li>\r\n	<li>A new approach to your ideal Customer</li>\r\n	<li>An overhaul of your Time Management</li>\r\n	<li>A new marketing approach - simple tweaks to your website that make the difference from visitors staying or leaving.</li>\r\n	<li>A tighter sales process</li>\r\n	<li>A new perspective  – A think tank - A fresh passion.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested in helping Grow your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=3]','Grow','<h4>Recreate the old business model and make way for a shinier business model that reflects today\'s changing market.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-102','','','2012-11-17 19:43:45','2012-11-17 19:43:45','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/615-revision-102/',0,'revision','',0),(3085,1,'2012-11-17 04:41:36','2012-11-17 04:41:36','<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur</h4>\r\nYou start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.\r\n\r\nMost entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.\r\nThe few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.\r\n\r\n<strong>Discover:\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How hearty is the business idea/model?</li>\r\n	<li>When the model will begin to make a profit.</li>\r\n	<li>Best avenues for marketing.</li>\r\n	<li>How to set up systems and processes to create a well oiled machine to grow.</li>\r\n	<li>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</li>\r\n	<li>How to fund your idea/model.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Building a profitable business model is possible as long as there is:\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A Clear vision</li>\r\n	<li>The confidence that the concept fills a void in the market place</li>\r\n	<li>A solid understanding of the market</li>\r\n	<li>A thought- through plan both revenue projections and marketing plans.</li>\r\n	<li>The ability to execute, and delegate</li>\r\n	<li>An excellent sales process and customer experience</li>\r\n	<li>An exit plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested in helping Build your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=2]','Build','<h4>Turn that CRAZY IDEA into a sound business model to support your passions and your bank account.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-189','','','2012-11-17 04:41:36','2012-11-17 04:41:36','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/610-revision-189/',0,'revision','',0),(3086,1,'2012-11-17 04:44:44','2012-11-17 04:44:44','<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Have you outgrown your business life?</h4>\r\n<h4>Ever thought about reinventing it?  Finding a way out of your current business, career, or job and starting fresh?</h4>\r\nChange is never easy, making the decision to do it is the first step. It does not happen overnight, but once decided with the proper guidance you can be on your way to creating a job, a career, a life you want , by your design, by your choice.\r\n\r\n<strong>Your career/job/or  business  doesn\'t  suit you anymore. As hard to admit it, its true.  What will you do to change it? </strong>\r\n\r\nComfortable and complacent do not necessarily equate to success.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Create the vision.</li>\r\n	<li>Design the clear path.</li>\r\n	<li>Follow the step by step process</li>\r\n	<li>Create the support team.</li>\r\n	<li>Determine the exist strategy</li>\r\n	<li>Dive in</li>\r\n	<li>Create the momentum</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nIt begins with the start.\r\n\r\nLife begins and the end of your comfort zone\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlong with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, <strong>THRIVE\'s Bounce Plan</strong>, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your <strong>POSSIBILITY</strong>.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.\r\n\r\n<strong>Selling a business, and/or changing careers are both scary and exhilarating all at once. Keep yourself in check by taking the time to explore what’s next by:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Understanding where you came from and what worked and what did not</li>\r\n	<li>Looking at all the possibilities no matter how crazy they are</li>\r\n	<li>Making choices and decisions that are yours (not anyone else’s).</li>\r\n	<li>Learn to research your options in an effective way</li>\r\n	<li>Take action, try things out without committing.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested to Bounce your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=4]','Reinvent','<h4>Selling a business? Leaving a career? Create the “What’s Next Plan” and take action.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-73','','','2012-11-17 04:44:44','2012-11-17 04:44:44','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/625-revision-73/',0,'revision','',0),(3087,1,'2012-10-18 04:43:15','2012-10-18 04:43:15','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Roadmap:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROWTH Blueprint:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Plan:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market.. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and using coaching as a springboard to bounce ideas, and for accountability. </span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are moving forward!\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong></strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n</span></blockquote>','About','<h4>Time to refresh, re-brand and develop the right strategies and tactic’s for your business to GROW and THRIVE, no matter where you are in your business development.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2012-10-18 04:43:15','2012-10-18 04:43:15','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/739-revision-91/',0,'revision','',0),(3098,1,'2012-11-17 19:48:54','2012-11-17 19:48:54','<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Have you outgrown your business life?</h4>\r\n<h4>Ever thought about reinventing it?  Finding a way out of your current business, career, or job and starting fresh?</h4>\r\nChange is never easy, making the decision to do it is the first step. It does not happen overnight, but once decided with the proper guidance you can be on your way to creating a job, a career, a life you want , by your design, by your choice.\r\n\r\n<strong>Your career/job/or  business  doesn\'t  suit you anymore. As hard to admit it, its true.  What will you do to change it? </strong>\r\n\r\nComfortable and complacent do not necessarily equate to success.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Create the vision.</li>\r\n	<li>Design the clear path.</li>\r\n	<li>Follow the step by step process</li>\r\n	<li>Create the support team.</li>\r\n	<li>Determine the exist strategy</li>\r\n	<li>Dive in</li>\r\n	<li>Create the momentum</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nIt begins with the start.\r\n\r\nLife begins and the end of your comfort zone\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlong with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, <strong>THRIVE\'s Bounce Plan</strong>, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your <strong>POSSIBILITY</strong>.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.\r\n\r\n<strong>Selling a business, and/or changing careers are both scary and exhilarating all at once. Keep yourself in check by taking the time to explore what’s next by:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Understanding where you came from and what worked and what did not</li>\r\n	<li>Looking at all the possibilities no matter how crazy they are</li>\r\n	<li>Making choices and decisions that are yours (not anyone else’s).</li>\r\n	<li>Learn to research your options in an effective way</li>\r\n	<li>Take action, try things out without committing.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested to Bounce your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=4]','Reinvent','<h4>Selling a business? Leaving a career? Create the “What’s Next Plan” and take action.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-74','','','2012-11-17 19:48:54','2012-11-17 19:48:54','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/625-revision-74/',0,'revision','',0),(3099,1,'2012-11-17 19:48:09','2012-11-17 19:48:09','<blockquote>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><em>Definition of Insanity:</em></strong></div>\r\n<strong><em>\"Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”</em></strong></blockquote>\r\n<strong>It\'s six months from today ......</strong>\r\n\r\nWhat\'s  changed? What\'s different?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will you have more money in the bank?</li>\r\n	<li>More Customers breaking down your door?</li>\r\n	<li>More time to enjoy life?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>GROWING</strong> a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a mind shift is required. It\'s easy to get stuck, and stuck is not a good strategy.\r\n\r\nThe world is changing and its going to continue to change. Now more then EVER you must STAY CURRENT by knowing  your market, and your competitors. You must have a least 5 - 10 different ways of reaching them.\r\n\r\nGo from stuck to momentum.\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Discover:</strong>\r\n\r\nThe options for growing.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>New market penetration?</li>\r\n	<li>New revenue streams for current market?</li>\r\n	<li>License my concept/franchising?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>If you are finding it harder to compete, and tired of working so hard to stay on top of the market, its time to REFRESH, step back and RE-BRAND.  Here’s what you need to know.</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Who your competition is and what they do better and/or worse than you</li>\r\n	<li>A new approach to your ideal Customer</li>\r\n	<li>An overhaul of your Time Management</li>\r\n	<li>A new marketing approach - simple tweaks to your website that make the difference from visitors staying or leaving.</li>\r\n	<li>A tighter sales process</li>\r\n	<li>A new perspective  – A think tank - A fresh passion.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested in helping Grow your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=3]','Grow','<h4>Recreate the old business model and make way for a shinier business model that reflects today\'s changing market.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-103','','','2012-11-17 19:48:09','2012-11-17 19:48:09','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/615-revision-103/',0,'revision','',0),(3100,1,'2012-11-17 19:48:28','2012-11-17 19:48:28','<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur</h4>\r\nYou start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.\r\n\r\nMost entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.\r\nThe few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.\r\n\r\n<strong>Discover:\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How hearty is the business idea/model?</li>\r\n	<li>When the model will begin to make a profit.</li>\r\n	<li>Best avenues for marketing.</li>\r\n	<li>How to set up systems and processes to create a well oiled machine to grow.</li>\r\n	<li>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</li>\r\n	<li>How to fund your idea/model.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Building a profitable business model is possible as long as there is:\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A Clear vision</li>\r\n	<li>The confidence that the concept fills a void in the market place</li>\r\n	<li>A solid understanding of the market</li>\r\n	<li>A thought- through plan both revenue projections and marketing plans.</li>\r\n	<li>The ability to execute, and delegate</li>\r\n	<li>An excellent sales process and customer experience</li>\r\n	<li>An exit plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested in helping Build your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=2]','Build','<h4>Turn that CRAZY IDEA into a sound business model to support your passions and your bank account.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-190','','','2012-11-17 19:48:28','2012-11-17 19:48:28','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/610-revision-190/',0,'revision','',0),(3289,1,'2014-02-21 17:14:50','2014-02-21 17:14:50','\n\n\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\n\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\nNapoleon Hill  <em>T<em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\n<h2>Thrive Mastermind Groups \nYour OWN Advisory Board</h2>\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\n\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\n\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\n\n<strong>PROCESS:</strong>\n\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\n\n - Spend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. \n\n - 1 Hour a Month Private Accountability Coaching.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>THRIVE Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\n\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\n\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\n\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\n\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\n\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\n\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\n\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\n\n\nHello all,\n\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\n\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. 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Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. 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A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROWTH Blueprint:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Plan:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. 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What\'s different?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Will you have more money in the bank?</li>\r\n	<li>More Customers breaking down your door?</li>\r\n	<li>More time to enjoy life?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>GROWING</strong> a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a mind shift is required. It\'s easy to get stuck, and stuck is not a good strategy.\r\n\r\nThe world is changing and its going to continue to change. Now more then EVER you must STAY CURRENT by knowing  your market, and your competitors. You must have a least 5 - 10 different ways of reaching them.\r\n\r\nGo from stuck to momentum.\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Discover:</strong>\r\n\r\nThe options for growing.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>New market penetration?</li>\r\n	<li>New revenue streams for current market?</li>\r\n	<li>License my concept/franchising?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>If you are finding it harder to compete, and tired of working so hard to stay on top of the market, its time to REFRESH, step back and RE-BRAND.  Here’s what you need to know.</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Who your competition is and what they do better and/or worse than you</li>\r\n	<li>A new approach to your ideal Customer</li>\r\n	<li>An overhaul of your Time Management</li>\r\n	<li>A new marketing approach - simple tweaks to your website that make the difference from visitors staying or leaving.</li>\r\n	<li>A tighter sales process</li>\r\n	<li>A new perspective  – A think tank - A fresh passion.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested in helping Grow your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=3]','Grow','<h4>Recreate the old business model and make way for a shinier business model that reflects today\'s changing market.</hr>','inherit','closed','closed','','615-revision-104','','','2012-11-18 21:18:15','2012-11-18 21:18:15','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/615-revision-104/',0,'revision','',0),(3118,1,'2012-11-18 21:41:20','2012-11-18 21:41:20','<strong>Building a profitable business model is possible as long as you have:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Clear vision</li>\r\n	<li>The confidence that the concept fills a void in the market place</li>\r\n	<li>A solid understanding of the audience</li>\r\n	<li>A thought- through plan both revenue projections and marketing plans.</li>\r\n	<li>The ability to execute, and delegate</li>\r\n	<li>An excellent sales process and customer experience</li>\r\n	<li>An exit plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested in helping Build your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=2]','Help me Build my Business','','inherit','closed','closed','','2748-revision-6','','','2012-11-18 21:41:20','2012-11-18 21:41:20','',2748,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2748-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(3119,1,'2012-11-23 21:12:26','2012-11-23 21:12:26','<strong>Building a profitable business model is possible as long as you have:</strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Clear vision</li>\r\n	<li>The confidence that the concept fills a void in the market place</li>\r\n	<li>A solid understanding of the audience</li>\r\n	<li>A thought- through plan both revenue projections and marketing plans.</li>\r\n	<li>The ability to execute, and delegate</li>\r\n	<li>An excellent sales process and customer experience</li>\r\n	<li>An exit plan</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nFill out the form bellow if you are interested in helping Build your business.\r\n\r\n[customcontact form=2]','Ready to turn an idea into a business model?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2748-revision-7','','','2012-11-23 21:12:26','2012-11-23 21:12:26','',2748,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/2748-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(3139,1,'2012-12-03 01:40:36','2012-12-03 01:40:36','&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe only way to grow a business is to find a way out of the current  box, and adopt a new and fresh perspective\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Grow','','inherit','closed','closed','','3042-revision-12','','','2012-12-03 01:40:36','2012-12-03 01:40:36','',3042,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3042-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(3284,1001002,'2014-02-20 09:57:36','2014-02-20 09:57:36','<strong>MASTERMIND as defined by:</strong>\n\nNapoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich\n<blockquote>The \"Master Mind\" may be defined as: \"Coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.\"\n\nNo individual may have great power without availing himself of the \"Master Mind.\n\nPOWER is essential for success in the accumulation of money.\n\nPLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\n\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\nNapoleon Hill\n\n<em>Think and Grow Rich</em>\n<h2>Thrive - Mastermind Groups – Your OWN advisory board</h2>\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\n\nA mastermind group helps you and group members achieve success more effectively and efficiently.\n\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\n\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\n\n<strong>Process:</strong>\n\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\n\nSpend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. YES one whole day. Can you handle it? If you are too busy to work ON your business you are most likely on a hamster wheel. .\n\n1 hour a month One –on –One private coaching to stay accountable.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Thrive Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\n\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\n\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\n\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\n\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\n\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\n\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\n\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.</blockquote>\nHello all,\n\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\n\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\n\nThank you Melissa!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\n\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\n\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\n\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\n\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\n\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\n\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\n\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\n\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\n\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\n\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\n\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\n\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\n\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-autosave-v1','','','2014-02-20 09:57:36','2014-02-20 09:57:36','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3292,1,'2014-02-21 17:14:56','2014-02-21 17:14:56','\r\n\r\n\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill  <em>T<em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\r\n<h2>Thrive Mastermind Groups \r\nYour OWN Advisory Board</h2>\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\n<strong>PROCESS:</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\n - Spend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. \r\n\r\n - 1 Hour a Month Private Accountability Coaching.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>THRIVE Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-21 17:14:56','2014-02-21 17:14:56','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3285,1001002,'2014-02-20 09:54:15','2014-02-20 09:54:15','MASTERMIND as defined by:\r\n\r\nNapoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich\r\n\r\nThe \"Master Mind\" may be defined as: \"Coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.\"\r\n\r\nNo individual may have great power without availing himself of the \"Master Mind.\r\n\r\nPOWER is essential for success in the accumulation of money.\r\n\r\nPLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.\r\n\r\nNapoleon Hill\r\n\r\nThink and Grow Rich\r\n\r\nThrive - Mastermind Groups – Your OWN advisory board\r\n\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nA mastermind group helps you and group members achieve success more effectively and efficiently.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\nProcsess:\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\nSpend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. YES one whole day. Can you handle it? If you are too busy to work ON your business you are most likely on a hamster wheel. .\r\n\r\n1 hour a month One –on –One private coaching to stay accountable.\r\n\r\nThrive Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\nTestimonials:\r\n\r\nAt first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-20 09:54:15','2014-02-20 09:54:15','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3286,1001002,'2014-02-20 09:54:34','2014-02-20 09:54:34','MASTERMIND as defined by:\r\n\r\nNapoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich\r\n\r\nThe \"Master Mind\" may be defined as: \"Coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.\"\r\n\r\nNo individual may have great power without availing himself of the \"Master Mind.\r\n\r\nPOWER is essential for success in the accumulation of money.\r\n\r\nPLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.\r\n\r\nNapoleon Hill\r\n\r\nThink and Grow Rich\r\n\r\nThrive - Mastermind Groups – Your OWN advisory board\r\n\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nA mastermind group helps you and group members achieve success more effectively and efficiently.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\nProcess:\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\nSpend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. YES one whole day. Can you handle it? If you are too busy to work ON your business you are most likely on a hamster wheel. .\r\n\r\n1 hour a month One –on –One private coaching to stay accountable.\r\n\r\nThrive Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\nTestimonials:\r\n\r\nAt first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-20 09:54:34','2014-02-20 09:54:34','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3290,1,'2014-02-21 17:10:12','2014-02-21 17:10:12','<strong>MASTERMIND as defined by:</strong>\r\n\r\n\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill  <em>T<em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\r\n<h2>Thrive Mastermind Groups – Your OWN Advisory Board</h2>\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\n<strong>Process:</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\nSpend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. \r\n\r\n1 Hour a Month Private Accountability Coaching.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Thrive Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-21 17:10:12','2014-02-21 17:10:12','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3287,1001002,'2014-02-20 09:57:47','2014-02-20 09:57:47','<strong>MASTERMIND as defined by:</strong>\r\n\r\nNapoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich\r\n<blockquote>The \"Master Mind\" may be defined as: \"Coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.\"\r\n\r\nNo individual may have great power without availing himself of the \"Master Mind.\r\n\r\nPOWER is essential for success in the accumulation of money.\r\n\r\nPLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill\r\n\r\n<em>Think and Grow Rich</em>\r\n<h2>Thrive - Mastermind Groups – Your OWN advisory board</h2>\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nA mastermind group helps you and group members achieve success more effectively and efficiently.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\n<strong>Process:</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\nSpend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. YES one whole day. Can you handle it? If you are too busy to work ON your business you are most likely on a hamster wheel. .\r\n\r\n1 hour a month One –on –One private coaching to stay accountable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Thrive Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-20 09:57:47','2014-02-20 09:57:47','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3288,1001002,'2014-02-20 21:57:57','2014-02-20 21:57:57',' ','','','publish','closed','closed','','3288','','','2014-02-20 21:58:49','2014-02-20 21:58:49','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=3288',2,'nav_menu_item','',0),(3291,1,'2014-02-21 17:12:22','2014-02-21 17:12:22','<strong>MASTERMIND \r\n\r\n\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill  <em>T<em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\r\n<h2>Thrive Mastermind Groups \r\nYour OWN Advisory Board</h2>\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\n<strong>Process:</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\n - Spend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. \r\n\r\n - 1 Hour a Month Private Accountability Coaching.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Thrive Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-21 17:12:22','2014-02-21 17:12:22','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3293,1,'2014-02-21 17:15:58','2014-02-21 17:15:58','\r\n\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill  <em><em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\r\n<h2>Thrive Mastermind Groups \r\nYour OWN Advisory Board</h2>\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\n<strong>PROCESS:</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\n - Spend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. \r\n\r\n - 1 Hour a Month Private Accountability Coaching.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>THRIVE Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','Mastermind','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-21 17:15:58','2014-02-21 17:15:58','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3294,1,'2014-02-21 17:23:53','2014-02-21 17:23:53','\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill  <em><em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\r\n<h2>Thrive Mastermind Groups \r\nYour OWN Advisory Board</h2>\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\n<strong>PROCESS:</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\n - Spend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. \r\n\r\n - 1 Hour a Month Private Accountability Coaching.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>THRIVE Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','MasterMind Groups','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-21 17:23:53','2014-02-21 17:23:53','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3295,1,'2014-02-21 17:24:33','2014-02-21 17:24:33','\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill  <em><em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\r\n<h2>Thrive Mastermind Groups \r\nYour OWN Advisory Board</h2>\r\nMastermind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. The group requires commitment, confidentiality, and willingness to be creative and brainstorm ideas/solutions, and support each other with complete honesty, respect and compassion.\r\n\r\nMembers in a group together serve as catalysts for growth by playing devils advocate as well as supporting the implementation process essential for any new idea, strategy or initiative to take form.\r\n\r\n<strong>PROCESS:</strong>\r\n\r\nWe’ve all heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” Take that idea and put it on steroids, “Ten heads are better than one.”\r\n\r\n - Spend 1 full day a month working ON your business rather than IN it. \r\n\r\n - 1 Hour a Month Private Accountability Coaching.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>THRIVE Mastermind Groups (10 -12 in a group)</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Entrepreneurial Business Woman’s Group - Surround yourself with Woman committed to growing their businesses.\r\n\r\n2. Choose YOUR Next – Focus on exploring all what’s possible in your next chapter. Thinking about a new career, going through a divorce? Feeling uninspired? Need something new but not even sure where to begin? The Mastermind Process will help define YOUR NEXT.\r\n\r\n3. Entrepreneurial Men &amp; Woman – (Starting a new business? Growing a business)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Testimonials:</strong>\r\n<blockquote>At first I was thinking how will we integrate here with such diverse business backgrounds, but discovered that we all have similar aspirations. I had two \"ah-ha\" moments that has made me see certain things in a different light.\r\n\r\nI absolutely LOVED our group--I can easily see this being something we could carry on for 10+ years--and I\'m hoping most everyone else feels the same. I know so many men who have their groups--who have met for decades--and the benefit from the group dynamic. Thank you . . . I can\'t believe I am so fortunate to be with this incredible group of power women--I\'m still on a high despite all my real time stresses and pressing needs. I feel uplifted and inspired!\r\n\r\nThank you for including me in the Mastermind group. I walked away with so much. I was inspired and focused. I have a long way to go and was thinking I need to be a little farther along with my business to get the most out of it, but after Tuesday I am ready to join the group. I\'m ready to push myself and be \"all in\". I do feel nervous about sitting in the \"hot seat\" but I know I need to. Are all of the other women joining?\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa, I absolutely love it!\r\n\r\nI got so much out of it and there is no way I would miss such an amazing learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nHello all,\r\n\r\nWanted to say Thank you for the great ideas, encouragement, and expert advice and the willingness to give of your time that I know is so valuable... I cannot say thank you enough. It is a TEDx night tonight, the start of my preparation.\r\n\r\nSuch an amazing and diverse group of women all of you with such amazing talent and heart. I really enjoyed today....\r\n\r\nThank you Melissa!!!</blockquote>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Clients/Brands</h2>\r\nBeaming – <a title=\"Beaming\" href=\"http://www.livebeaming.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bebeaming.com</a>\r\n\r\nStudio Penny Lane - <a title=\"Studio Penny Lane\" href=\"https://www.studiopennylane.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studiopennylane.org</a>\r\n\r\nSasha &amp; Me - <a title=\"Sasha &amp; Me\" href=\"http://www.sashaandme.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sashaandme.com</a>\r\n\r\nThe Giving Tree - <a title=\"The Giving Tree\" href=\"Thegivingtree.org\" target=\"_blank\">Thegivingtree.org</a>\r\n\r\nVivian K Jewlery - <a title=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" href=\"http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.viviennekosvinerjewelry.com</a>\r\n\r\nMy Village – <a title=\"Myvillagecamps.com\" href=\"http://myvillagecamps.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Myvillagecamps.com</a>\r\n\r\nPat &amp; Oscars - <a title=\"Pat &amp; Oscars\" href=\"http://patandoscarstemecula.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://patandoscarstemecula.com</a>\r\n\r\nLisa Falls – Art Therapist – <a title=\"Lisafalls.com\" href=\"http://lisafalls.com\" target=\"_blank\">Lisafalls.com</a>\r\n\r\nSexy Body by Kelly - <a title=\"Sexy Body by Kelly\" href=\"http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bodysexywithkelly.com</a>\r\n\r\nIron Icons - <a title=\"Iron Icons\" href=\"http://www.ironicons.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ironicons.com</a>\r\n\r\nBiddle &amp; Barton - <a title=\"Biddle and Barton\" href=\"http://biddleandbarton.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://biddleandbarton.com</a>\r\n\r\nPilgrimage of the Heart - <a title=\"Pilgrimage Yoga\" href=\"http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pilgrimageyoga.com</a>\r\n\r\nMvision Consulting - <a title=\"M Vision Consulting\" href=\"http://www.mvisionconsulting.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.mvisionconsulting.com</a>\r\n\r\nNana Keeks - <a title=\"Nana Keek\'s\" href=\"http://www.nanakeeks.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.NanaKeeks.com</a>','MasterMind ','','inherit','closed','closed','','3275-revision-v1','','','2014-02-21 17:24:33','2014-02-21 17:24:33','',3275,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/blog/3275-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3296,1,'2014-02-21 17:25:35','2014-02-21 17:25:35','\"PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.\r\n\r\nIt’s a fact that some brains are more efficient than others, and leads to this significant statement--a group of brains coordinated (or connected) in a spirit of harmony, will provide more thought-energy than a single brain, just as a group of electric batteries will provide more energy than a single battery.</blockquote>\r\nNapoleon Hill  <em><em> Think and Grow Rich</em></em>\r\n<h2>Thrive MasterMind Groups \r\nYour OWN Advisory Board</h2>\r\nMasterMind groups are a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting for the purpose to sharpen your business and personal skills.\r\n\r\nParticipants challenge each other to set important goals, and more importantly, to accomplish them. 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-- Table structure for table `wp_wordbooker_fb_friend_lists`
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CREATE TABLE `wp_wordbooker_fb_friend_lists` (
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) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8;

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-- Dumping data for table `wp_wordbooker_fb_friend_lists`
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--
-- Table structure for table `wp_wordbooker_fb_friends`
--

CREATE TABLE `wp_wordbooker_fb_friends` (
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) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8;

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-- Dumping data for table `wp_wordbooker_fb_friends`
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-- Table structure for table `wp_wordbooker_postcomments`
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CREATE TABLE `wp_wordbooker_postcomments` (
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) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8;

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-- Dumping data for table `wp_wordbooker_postcomments`
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-- Table structure for table `wp_wordbooker_postlogs`
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CREATE TABLE `wp_wordbooker_postlogs` (
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) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8;

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-- Table structure for table `wp_wordbooker_process_queue`
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CREATE TABLE `wp_wordbooker_process_queue` (
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) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8;

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-- Table structure for table `wp_wordbooker_userdata`
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CREATE TABLE `wp_wordbooker_userdata` (
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) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8;

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-- Table structure for table `wp_wordbooker_userstatus`
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CREATE TABLE `wp_wordbooker_userstatus` (
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