For most of us in business or in a workplace, the professional journey is hardly a smooth ride. Getting and staying in business, or in a top professional position for that matter, usually comes with a magnitude of challenges.  And, well, from time to time we get tempted to walk away from it all – to give up. I often talk about success factors for business and life in general. As a matter of fact, it is one of those common threads in my business and the messages I share.  One of the key professional success factors is tenacity, or the ability... Read More →

Networking is a highly effective way to build and develop business- and social relationships AND grow your business.  During my professional career I have found that most of my new clients have contacted me as a result of direct- or indirect referrals from my personal and professional network.  As a result, NETWORKING is one of my top-ranking marketing strategies within my marketing plan. Here are 20 things that I do to make Networking WORK for me: 1. I’ve made a commitment to include networking as one of my top marketing strategies. I plan... Read More →

Gratitude, or the emotion of appreciation and joy in response to receiving a gift, is one of the basic ingredients for experiencing a good life.  Research in recent years has indicated that an attitude of gratitude has many benefits, including improving mental and physical health.  But that’s not the only benefit. In business, gratitude enables us to maintain a mindset of positive expectation, attract opportunity and move into our higher professional purpose.  Studies over the last decade found that adults who regularly feel grateful have increased... Read More →

As a business coach and consultant working with different types of business ventures and individuals over the years, I’ve come to learn that not every entrepreneur or business owner has the daily habits needed to create success in their business.  When it comes to growing and succeeding in business, HABITS can either make or break us. In essence, a habit is something we personally create by repeating a particular behaviour – something we do over and over again without really having to think about it. Habits are essential for us to deal... Read More →

Success in business is often determined by getting the simple basics right. One of these basics (regardless if you are an employee, an entrepreneur in your own business, or running a large operation) is about building and maintaining strong relationships. Relationships with suppliers, new prospects, existing clients, former clients, affiliates, service providers – everybody who plays a role in making your business successful.  Yes, most of us prefer to socialise and do business with people we KNOW, LIKE and TRUST, and our relationships will... Read More →