Hard Selling On Social Media: Just Say No!
An article by guest author Nancy Marmolejo:Join me in a collective groan as I reflect on the enormous amount of hard selling and pitching on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.I’m down to two possible reasons why this is so prevalent: 1. Either hard selling works so well that it’s the reason everyone is using it, or2. people are so baffled at how to make money with social media that they fall back on old, tired tactics.I’m leaning towards number 2, and I’ll tell you why.When I run through my Twitter stream, 90% of what I see are pitches. Some have the same copy I find on tattered flyers waving at me from telephone

Little Miss Perfect
For my son’s 4th birthday I hired out a room at a local soft-play centre and I purchased the cake from a shop. There was no preparation, no decorating, no party bags to put together and most of all, no huge mess to clean up afterwards! There’s so much pressure to look like you’re on top of it all – from your wardrobe and nails to your home baking and clean car. Whether that pressure is self-inflicted or not is another debate. My point is that we just have to cut ourselves some slack.I will be honest with you. I felt pressure (internal and external) to bake the birthday cake myself and host the party myself – which would have included nothing short of a

Top 3 Business Blunders
Occasionally I come across articles so well written I couldn't do it better myself and I love sharing my knowledge with you. Here's an article I enjoyed by Bria Simpson.Whether you are exhausted from working too hard or frustrated from not making enough money (or any money!)- your challenges in business are very likely tied to one of the following mistakes.To transform your business, or create one from scratch, that is fun, highly profitable, and supports your balance - avoid these top 3 common mistakes.Mistake #1- Not having a SIMPLE SIGNATURE SYSTEMWhen you don’t have a graceful system that flows from lower income to high

5 Tips to Managing Your E-mail
I came across this useful article while undertaking research and just had to share it. It was written by Paula Eder.Finding time to keep your in-box manageable and your e-mail organised is probably not one of your favourite tasks. However, it’s one of those daily necessities that can become a nightmare if not tended to regularly.Having some routines and structures in place for dealing with your inbox will do wonders to keep you organised, save you time, and enhance your peace of mind!Here are 5 quick Finding Time Tips to help you manage your e-mail efficiently and free up your time and attention for other things:1. Think of your in-box as your

Showcase YOU
Women in general undersell themselves and it’s time to put a stop to this bad habit. Think to when you last received a compliment. How did you handle it? Did you accept graciously and say thank you, or disagree with the giver?For example, I complimented a client of mine on her blouse she wore to one of our face to face sessions. Her reaction was “Oh, this is so old I probably shouldn’t be wearing it anymore.” I have also seen women point out all their faults when someone compliments them on their strengths. Here are 3 simple solutions to showcasing YOU:1. Spin a great yarnNobody likes a show off. It’s also a positiv