Mother Nature is in constant change and evolution. And we as humans are part of that change. Some of it happens to us, and we need to chose how we react to it. But also, in many instances, we have the power to create change for ourselves. Looking back at my life, I can identify…
All businesses go through cycles: building up momentum, booming with having more clients than they can take on, and dry spells with fewer people buying. The COVID pandemic has been a hard hit on many businesses. Some were able to pivot and thrive, some maintained their income, some had to shut down. Running a successful,…
Success doesn’t just happen to you. You need to create it. I’ve seen many articles on why most people will never be successful. But, today, I wanted to write one on how you can be. Because those who achieved their dream success (and what that means is different for each person) aren’t smarter than you.…
I’m sure you’ve already heard that journaling has many benefits. It can raise your spirits when you practice gratitude in it. It can help you increase self-awareness. It reduces stress levels when you download all the thoughts mixed in your mind onto paper and then take time to analyze them. And in the process, you…
Even when you embrace excellence to grow your business, at some point you’ll make mistakes. No one is perfect, and sooner or later, you’ll face an unhappy client. And although it’s something anyone hardly talks about, as a leader of your business, you need to know how to deal with it effectively without damaging your…
Being an entrepreneur is not easy, especially in the beginning, but even later on. There’s so much to learn and to do, so much information to filter through, no wonder that can be completely overwhelming. That overwhelm is like tuition fee to the school of hard knocks, a.k.a. Entrepreneurship. If you’re there now: feeling like…
Did you know that the probability of you selling more to existing customers is 60 to 70% when to new prospects it’s only 5 to 20%? Also, 80% of your future profits will come from 20% of existing clients, and for most small businesses in North America, 65% of business comes from existing clients (Source:…
There has been a lot written about personal branding. Not so long ago, I wrote a blog about branding through leadership, and today I’m writing one more. Why is it important to be intentional about your personal branding, you ask? Because as an entrepreneur, especially a service-based one, you’re also your business’ brand. Your actions,…
We’re in times where every business should not only have a mere presence online and but also fully benefit from this world to build brand recognition, marketing, and sales. And if it wasn’t that apparent pre-COVID-19, it has become a necessity now. Even when the governments will ease the restrictions, the new reality is going…
“At the brink of every ending, is a new beginning waiting to be noticed.” Gwen Tuinman This quote from my dear friend, novelist Gwen Tuinman, holds so much power. Every ending starts something new. But are we always prepared for it? Are we ready and open to see when the opportunity presents itself to us?…
