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Checking In: How to Evaluate Your Business Goals Halfway Through the Year
The end of Q2 is approaching fast—and that means it’s time to do a mid-year check-in. The halfway point in a calendar or fiscal year is a...
johnmhardy2018
Jun 195 min read
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5 Reasons to Inject Fun into Your Public Speaking
Did you know that injecting humor into a speech can increase your engagement and recognition- Find out more in our latest blog post
johnmhardy2018
May 153 min read
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Spring Cleaning your website: Revitalize your digital space
Spring cleaning your website helps to improve its functionality as well as your overall digital presence. Find out how in this post
johnmhardy2018
Mar 192 min read
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Online Business Trends 2025: Major Changes You Can’t Ignore
Guest post by Marisa Murgatroyd Flashback to the early 2000s… Trucker hats, low-rise jeans, Juicy Couture tracksuits, peasant blouses and...
johnmhardy2018
Feb 2011 min read
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What Are Business Goals? Examples, Types, and Their Importance
Many people can clearly understand the concept of goals. Most have financial, relational, and lifestyle goals that are set during a time...
johnmhardy2018
Jan 166 min read
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**The Power of Gratitude: A Simple Practice for a Happier Life*
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, often overlooking the small moments that bring us joy....
johnmhardy2018
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Eat That Frog: Brian Tracy Explains the Truth About Frogs
The most successful people got to the point that they’re at after developing certain habits that help them be more productive and...
Brian Tracy
Sep 19, 20244 min read
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The 7 biggest virtual work challenges (and how to overcome them)
By now, we all know the benefits of virtual work: No soul-crushing commute. No managers or co-workers hanging over your shoulder. No one...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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Balancing Vacations and Business: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
For many entrepreneurs, the line between work and life often blurs, as their business becomes an all-consuming venture. The relentless...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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Master These Three Types of Presentations for Professional Excellence
Selling can be challenging. But it is a mistake to think that the way to improve your closing ratio is to dump so much information on a...
Guest Post by Terri Sjodin
May 16, 20244 min read
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Refresh and Renew: Spring Cleaning Your Business for Success
As winter gives way to the fresh bloom of spring, it's not just homes that benefit from a thorough cleaning and decluttering. Just like...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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The Three F’s that Help Define Your Unique Business Success
If trying to define your unique idea of business success feels overwhelming, try focusing on the three F’s- Freedom, Finances, and the...

Christine Myers
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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The Road to Business Success: Key Strategies for Thriving
Starting and growing a successful business is a challenging journey that requires careful planning, determination, and adaptability....
Christine Myers Certified VA
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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Habit Stacking Is the Key to Making Your Goals Feel *Shockingly* Easy
Guest post by Isabelle Eyman I wasted too many years believing that success required unwavering discipline. I’d go to the gym 10 days...
Guest post by Isabelle Eyman
Jan 18, 20244 min read
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How to Prepare your business for the holiday season
Preparing for the holiday season requires careful planning and organization so that your business can make the most of this busy and...
Christine Myers Certified VA
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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(Taken from Forbes Magazine) Coaching can help turn an entrepreneur into a great leader. Consulting, on the other hand, provides that...
Forbes Coaches Council
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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4th Quarter Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs
Guest post by Michelle Duwe Drum roll please; hello, quarter-four! Oh, my goodness, quarterly planning is one of my favorite things to...
Michelle Duwe
Aug 23, 20236 min read
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Defining the Why Behind Your Business Before You Get Started
If you’ve decided to go into business for yourself, it’s important to ask yourself why? The answer may be obvious or when you take time...
johnmhardy2018
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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What Skills Do You Need to Be a Public Speaker
Having been a scientist for more than 30 years, I gained a lot of experience in speaking at workshops, scientific conferences, luncheon,...
johnmhardy2018
May 23, 20234 min read
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Success: Determining Your Unique Definition
In the same way you, as an individual, are unlike any other, your business is equally unique. Why you chose to go into business and how...
johnmhardy2018
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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