23 Jul 2015

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In today’s busy, work-based world, it can be extremely easy to get so wrapped up in your work life that you forget everything else. If you’re a business owner, this can be especially challenging. But it’s important to remember that you opened your business so you could have a better life – not so you could work 80 hours per week. Take 10 minutes today to consider your work and personal l...

28 Feb 2013

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As a business owner, one of your primary jobs should be marketing. Marketing is the driving force behind acquiring the new customers and revenues that fuels your business. The more you effectively use marketing, the more customers you will inevitably draw to your business. Like fishing, the more lines you put in the water, the better your chances of getting a bite. To help, here are five...

13 Sep 2012

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For this weeks blog, we're pleased to feature an article by Growth Coach Derek Miller. As a Growth Coach, Derek helps business owners and sales professionals in Aurora and Englewood Colorado change their lives, not just their days. In today's blog, Derek explains how failures are never total loses. He outlines why we fail and how failures can be lessons on how to move forward.  Even when...

02 Feb 2012

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      Referrals from customers play a major role in the success of your business. They already have some faith and trust in the credibility of your business. Referrals are the prospects to really pay attention to. Are you? All it takes to start is a single question. Ask your satisfied customers if they know anyone who would benefit from your services. Here are some simp...

20 Jan 2012

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As a business owner, your individual success is ultimately based on how hard you are willing to try and persevere, but there are times when every business owner could use some outside help and guidance.  If you feel lost or confused about your goals, a business coach is able to give objective advice and assistance. They change lives and help build better businesses. This is the inspirati...

05 Jan 2012

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A new year has begun and a new page in the story of your business is ready to be written. Remember, you are the one who holds the quill. The future of your business is ready to be molded, but only if you are prepared to take action and start a new chapter. Nothing will change if you don’t. Use the New Year to force yourself to do things differently and do them right. Simply going along ...

22 Dec 2011

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Driving a car is a lot like running a business. As the driver, you steer your business away from obstacles and maneuver it through rough roads. Unfortunately, sometimes even the best driver gets lost in the fog or on a new route. When you get lost driving you can rely on a GPS.  When you get lost in your business or simply need some help finding the way to your goal, you can rely on a bu...

25 Nov 2011

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It's Thanksgiving again, and this year take a little time to remember all the things in your business you have to be thankful for. Consider all your hard work and successes and celebrate them. You deserve it. Remind yourself that your business is where it is today because of you. While rejoicing in all the things you are thankful for, don't forget to also consider the areas where you cou...

28 Jun 2010

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There are many good reasons for starting your own business: pursue your passion, serve others, make a difference, create something new and better, prove others wrong, control your destiny, determine your income level, be your own boss, test yourself, and on and on. However, let’s not forget a major reason … to one day sell your business for a fortune. That's how substantial wealth is cre...