What can you do when you reach out to a potential client to offer your product or service and you hear nothing? So many solo entrepreneurs never follow up and when you do not follow up, you’re just leaving money on the table. In this blog, I am going to help you get comfortable with…

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I was visiting some friends and they introduced me to their new cat. My friend explained that even though this new family member has her own bed, toys and special scratching post, she still scratches the couch! This smart cat has decided that since she sleeps on the couch, it is her personal territory and…

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Building relationships should be at the center of every business, people do business with people!  There is one big marketing strategy that sometimes gets a little bit of a bad reputation – networking. Even experienced solo entrepreneurs and business owners can get anxious about talking to strangers about their products or services. We worry about…

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Setting yourself up as the go-to expert in your field does not happen overnight. You are going to have to take time and do the work to build your reputation effectively. However, if you are strategic and intentional in your approach, you can get there without wasting time and energy trying things that just will…

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I have noticed so many solo entrepreneurs skip an important step when they are starting their business. It is not that complicated but perhaps it’s not the fun part of developing a business or they think it will take too much time and money. I’m talking about market research. And believe me, skipping your research…

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As entrepreneurs, we all want to build positive relationships and generate leads that will help us grow our business. But when it is OK to offer your products or services for free? How can you refuse to do something for free and still provide value for a potential customer? These are questions that come up…

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So many solo entrepreneurs struggle when it comes to selling. Sales makes us uncomfortable and we think that selling is slimy. We have big misconceptions about sales that can get in the way of turning all our hard work, planning and strategy into revenue! In this week’s blog, I’m sharing a big secret about sales…

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You’ve built strong foundations for your business. You’ve got clarity about your business foundations and your marketing strategies. You’ve found your zone of genius. Now you need to find a way to attract clients and generate regular revenue. The key to doing this is consistency. In this blog, I am going to give you insights…

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If you have ambitious goals for this year or you’re trying to find a solution to a challenge in your business, you need to start with getting clarity about your business foundations. In this latest blog, I explain what areas you need to be clear about to be able to grow your business, even when…

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Being a solopreneur does not mean that you have to go it alone. We all need to build a Board of Directors, a community or even an army to help us thrive. Having the right people around you, and access to the right expertise, can make the difference between you and your business thriving or…

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What are the real issues that expat partners have to deal with in relocation? What are the solutions that could help them? Should companies invest more in supporting them? What kind of studies exist on the topic? In this article, I will share with you some of the results of my research to answer these questions. Extensive research…

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