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In my last post I talked about how you need to nurture your business in order to see it grow.  In other words, you have to work at it.  A successful business does not just happen.  It takes work - a lot of hard work.  But there are things you can do on a daily basis to help it along.  Here are a few suggestions on how you can nurture your business. - Start by keeping up with emails.  Don't ...

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There are a thousand questions you could ask as a business owner...... Ask a prospective client if they need help on a project. Ask your Chamber of Commerce when the next networking event is. Ask yourself if your Marketing Plan is working. Ask your accountant if you have enough money to purchase a new piece of equipment that will take your business to new levels. Ask yourself if your Social M ...

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Are you starting this year just like you start every year?  You have made your New Year's Resolutions and probably have already broken them.  Maybe this is the year you do things differently. Don't beat yourself up about it.  Life is very hectic these days and running a business just adds to the stress.  Sit down with a cup of hot tea, a glass of red wine or a close friend. Take a deep breat ...

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Networking is not just about handing out your business card and hoping someone will call you.  It is somewhat of an art to get it right. If you have an outgoing personality, you will probably be fine.  But if you are a bit nervous about attending your first networking event, here are a few suggestions. Arrive on time. You can be fashionably late to a friend's dinner party, but you should be on ...

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