How Bruce Lee taught me everything I know about business

The martial arts legend was more than just an arse-kicking master of the flying nunchuks.  He was actually a business man and motivational mentor to a lot of a-list Hollywood stars back in the day.  What got him on the map in the U.S. was a book he wrote about his martial art known as Jeet Kune Do.  Although his book was talking about his philosophy of martial arts, find out how it can also be applied to your business success.

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7 Mistakes to avoid when marketing your small business

Whether you’re just starting your new business or if you’ve had it for a while, there’s an art to marketing your small business effectively.  For most small business owners, there’s a lot riding on marketing your business as a means to generate income.   Let’s learn 7 mistakes to avoid when marketing your small business so that you can enjoy more business with fewer headaches. 

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How to set up your business website in 10 minutes or less

Will the wonders of modern technology never cease? Yes, it is possible to set up your business website in 10 minutes or less.  The best part about all this is that you don’t need to be a computer expert to do it.  Are you ready?  Let’s begin!

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How to be successful in any economy

In the days of media-fueled doom and gloom, it’s easy to think we’re all victims of circumstance, and that we’re all headed for the mother of all economic beat downs. Well, here’s the good news. You can be successful in any economy, good or bad – strong or weak, if you follow these simple steps.

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Want to know the secret to a successful business and a happy life?

Would you like to know how to have more business than you can handle?  Would you like to know the magic formula for a happy life?  Here’s a hint: It starts with a smile.  If you give a smile, you might get one back.  If you give a sincere compliment, you’re sure to get a smile.  Make people smile by being sincere, and you’ll have more success and happiness than your heart can handle!  Want proof?  Watch this video.  I mean, really watch it.

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Why another theme change?

The reason I like Wordpress is its flexibility.  I love how a blogging platform can be so easily changed with so little effort.  This way I can still focus on bringing you articles and information that will help you with your small business success.  But, why did I change it yet again?

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Question of the Week: Can I really start a business for no money?

These days money is tight, and with the never ending news of layoffs and big businesses going under in droves, more and more people will hopefully be looking to start their own business and start making their way to financial freedom.  However, the Internet is filled with stories about how this person started their business with no money and made millions!  Or that person was laid off from his factory job, and with absolutely no money to his name, he “uncovered” the secret to making great money online.  Is there any truth to these stories?

So, as this week’s question of the week, let’s explore the question of starting a business for no money.  Is it really possible?

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7 quick ways to make money NOW

It’s no secret that times are tough.  In fact, I’m so tired of hearing that, I was reluctant to even mention it in this posting. However, if I didn’t mention it, how would I get you to notice that I have 7 quick ways for you to make money NOW?

Whether it’s for personal cash flow, or gathering your own seed money to start your business (because we all know the BANKS aint lending any money), here are 7 quick ways to help you to make money NOW.

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Video: Free for all

Feb. 22: Good advice can be hard to come by, but one entrepreneur is making it her mission to change that. She's educating other small business owners and all of her advice is free!  (MSNBC)Feb. 22: Good advice can be hard to come by, but one entrepreneur is making it her mission to change that. She’s educating other small business owners and all of her advice is free! (MSNBC)

Question of the week: What’s the fastest and easiest way to accept credit cards?

Accepting credit cards can significantly increase your revenues

This is a question I’m asked constantly, and so it would make sense that it would qualify as the Question of the Week.  I’d like to add, however, that I not only want to answer what the fastest and easiest way to accept credit cards is, but I also want to add that it is also one of the safest, and cheapest ways as well.

So, let’s explore the fastest, easiest, safest, and cheapest way for you to accept credit cards for your business.

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