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Consultant Business : Why Not?

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Business Ideas?

Written By: Reagan Warner

With companies pushing their employees off the plank into the sea of financial and professional uncertainty, one of the best options to take control of one's career is to start a consulting practice. A consulting practice is a good way to regain your self-esteem and an even better way to generate revenue.

I can speak from experience. A company I had run was bought by another company, and I had no immediate options. I always hated interviewing and preferred to have mor...
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How To Make Money As A SAHM

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015,

Written By Ashlee McNicole
http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/

The traditional household family has a man working, and the woman staying home to clean, cook, and care for the family. Who has the hardest job is not the question because they both work hard, but there has been controversy as to whether being a “SAHW” or “SAHM” is actually a job. < strong>I’m here to stay it is. Fortunately, there are options for women to work at home if that is the life they choose. I personally love the o...
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Get Up Dress Up And Show Up

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Women In Business

Written By Ashlee McNicole

(http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/)

Women in business: doesn't it have a nice ring to it? These days, women (and men alike) should feel empowered to seek out their dreams and do what it takes to capture them. Once you come up with an idea for a business, it is your responsibility to make sure it happens. It's not your husband's, your teacher's, or your coworker's duty to make sure you succeed; it is yours. And working at home? That's a whole new obstacle. You have to be...
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How To Transition To Working From Home

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Home Base Business

Written By Ashlee McNicole
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You are amazing. You: the one who is reading this right now. The one who has decided to not just put her family before herself, but put her dreams right in front of her. You worked for someone else for so long, making their revenue increase every month and spending hours filing paperwork that didn't really matter just to get a paycheck. You needed to pay the bills, so you put up with constant whining and criticism that was only ther...
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Identify Your Target Market

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Attracting Customers

Written By Ashlee McNicole

(http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/)

Imagine this: you are a new business owner getting ready to spread your wings. Your products and services are ready for the public eye. You’ve been through all of the fundamental processes of business development and have your social media accounts created. For the first time ever, you promote your product on social media. But wait – why is no one responding?

Figure out the market

Here is the thing. People love to buy, but they hate ...

Set Goals The Right Way

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Set Clear Goals

Written By Ashlee McNicole
http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/

After accurately defining your target market, the next step in the business owner process is to set objectives. Before you get too excited, let’s be clear: “sell my product” isn’t an objective. I mean, Kudos to you because that is ultimately the goal, but objectives need to be clear and measurable.< strong>Make Your Goals Clear Objectives are necessary for many reasons. For one, they keep you organized and honest. They help you f...
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A Plate Form For Your Business

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Creating A Business Platform

Written By Ashlee McNicole

(http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/

We all have talents, passions, and interests that can be turned into a business. Think about what makes you stand out from everyone else. We were all born for a reason, so think about your unique qualities that separate you from the crowd. As business owners, we are public figures and every public figure needs a

brand to be remembered by.< strong>Take the First Step Your platform will follow you through life and in social media when you...

Learn How To Network

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Networking Strategies

Written By Ashlee McNicole

(http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/)

With an environment as competitive as business, you’ll be happy to know that small business owners complement one another more often than they replace one another. There are so many accomplished entrepreneurs out there to learn from. A huge part of building your network is by communicating with these people, as well as bloggers and activists that support your cause.Connect with People So, where can you reach out to these likeminded p...

Why I Include A Professional Summary On My Resume

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Women In Business

Written By Ashlee McNicole

(http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/)

There are so many options for people who intend to work from home. These days, you can do anything from selling health products to creating websites to writing articles. In a service-based industry, specifically, it is important to have a resume on hand to send to potential clients.Resumes are often one page, and should effectively portray your work and personality. Most employers or contractors only look at a resume for a few seconds ...

What Does Your Online Presence Look Like

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Creating A Business Platform

Written By Ashlee McNicole

(http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/)

Every good result you have in business is of you taking action. In order to gain a nice following, you must be prepared to take some time doing promotions. Sometimes, it may feel like all of your time is invested in reaching out to people, rather than selling products at all. In times like that, you know you are at least networking at the highest level. Take a step back, and go back to what is equally important for a little bit.

Getting...

Keep Your Platform Positive

Posted by Reagan Smith Warner on Monday, August 24, 2015, In : Creating A Business Platform

Written By Ashlee McNicole
(http://ashleemcnicolbooks.com/)

The truth is, a person can have a fantastic platform, great marketing, and an enviable network, but if they drop off the face of the planet, the strategy does nothing for them. Eventually, sales will decline or plateau, and no one will remember them until they make their next big debut. How can you prevent that?

Expanding Your Fan Base After a while, if you keep the same fans, your market is going to plateau. There will be nowhere to go...
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