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School of Hard Knocks
I hear it said frequently that we are becoming a society of “lifelong learning” and, to an extent, I suppose that is true. Certainly, as a lawyer I am required to take a minimum number of continuing legal education courses each year and I find that, in order to keep pace with ever-changing laws and procedures, I usually far exceed my quota of coursework.
Much of this lifelong learning, of course, is simply thrust upon us by the relentless pace of technology. A computer crash last month, for example, forced me to quickly educate myself in the mysteries of Windows 7, and I had almost learned to program my video tape recorder before it became obsolete.
While it may be only in an urban myth, I love the tale of the escaped long-term convict who turned himself in after a frustrating few days of trying to deal with self-service gas stations, ATMs and other gadgetry which had transformed the world since he had been incarcerated. Having been forced to stand still technologically, the change was too overwhelming for him to adapt to. …
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What’s the Secret of Continuing “Entrepreneur” Education?
Karen explains four common things that can hold you back from starting, or expanding, your business. She then provides an assignment to help you work through what’s blocking you.
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The Real Reason Entrepreneurs Get Funded by Venture Capitalists
Natalie Sisson, founder of WomanzWord, breaks down a report she read on Venture Capitalists (people who invest in other people’s businesses). What attracts them to one business over another? Does it matter if you’re a solopreneur or in a partnership? Natalie summarizes what she learned from the report.
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Multiple Streams can Create a River of Revenue
If you’re open to doing the work, you can create new streams of income on your own terms. Cathy Kuzel, entrepreneur and owner of The Connected Woman, gives five strategies for creating multiple streams of income that she uses herself.
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How-To: Start a Blogging Business
If you’ve ever wondered how to start a blog and monetize it, then read this. Biz writer Cathy Watters interviews Tenille Lafontaine, a stay-at-home mom and owner of “Feisty, Frugal & Fabulous” to find out how she got into product review blogging.
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Always Have a Call To Action!
In a world where information overload is common, how can you make sure your call-to-action is heard? Karen Dodd, Client Attraction Specialist, suggests putting your call-to-action on eveything from your website to your business card.
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Multiple streams of (taxable) income
Chris Green talks about multiple income streams, exploring different types, giving his opinion on some of them, and reminding entrepreneurs that regardless of how they make their money, they still need to report their income and pay taxes to the Revenue Agency.
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“Feisty, Frugal, & Fabulous” Mom turns hobby blog into biz
How do you go about making money online? Stay-at-home mompreneur Tenille Lafontaine started blogging two years ago and now gets free stuff (her most recent freebies were a trip to Cancun and a coffee maker) while earning revenue equivalent to a part-time job. She says it’s hard work but worth it to be her own boss, work from home, and to be able to contribute to the family income.
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Are you sitting on multiple streams of income?
Want to make residual income? Business coach, Karen Dodd, explores different ways you can leverage the knowledge and skills you already have to create multiple income streams that keep giving over time.
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How-To: Make a Vision Board
Elena Pezzini, life coach, gives step-by-step instructions on how to make Vision Boards, from paper collages to full videos. She also includes an interactive PowerPoint you can use to create your own digital vision board.
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It’s a Balancing Act! – Creating Work/Life Harmony
Cathy Kuzel gives five tips you can use RIGHT NOW to help you create a more balanced life. Cathy, who runs multiple businesses, uses these tools to help her achieve more in business while at the same time, creates more personal time away from business.
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The Accidental Entrepreneur
Robyn Land wanted to be an Environmental Educator when she grew up. Instead, she became an entrepreneur, and has been running a successful yoga business since 2006.
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Key to making better business decisions: slow down
Chris Green explains why slowing down can help you make better decisions.
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Finding “me” – an entrepreneurial mom’s journey
Tracey Ehman, an entrepreneur and mother, finds that life balance can be achieved if you’re willing to work towards it.
