I’ve lately been reading a lot of advice from all over the place to just think BIG enough and things will start showing up in your life. Being a visionary myself, this is how I naturally think and I also know very well the downside of the big picture thinking. And it has a downside that can easily put you out of business before you even notice it. So let me share the pitfalls of failing before you even go there.

(1) Keep on trying
Taking action and trying are two completely...

I often hear that: I can’t charge more because I am….. new, un-experienced, nobody knows me; and these are all valid reasons to start charging at a little bit lower price and to gain some experience and recognition before you raise your prices to what you wish for. Now, what I’ve found out is that I not only hear the valid reasons. I also hear some inner game tactics to be low paid and unhappy. Here are my top 5:

1. You don’t believe you can sell on this price
The usual unhelpful...

On-line and off-line holiday sales can be a huge pay day and can make your holiday even sweeter. Easter is one of the biggest holidays and of course shouldn’t go unnoticed. Otherwise you loose in potential sales and that’s a disservice to your clients who may as well be very happy with your holiday special.. Here are my favorite 5 strategies to promote your business during Easter:

1. Special Newsletter
Clients buy following the feelings that the image in their head about your...

Promoting your business around holidays is just another great way to boost your sales. The most recognized holidays are Christmas, New Year, Easter, 4th of July, Black Friday as well. However, all celebrations are a good occasion to show what you do and get a sale or two by the end of the day. Here are 5 ways to have a business impact with funny jokes:

1. Send a funny e-card
Pick up a great e-card with some funny picture or video, and send it to your contacts with a funny joke...

Some business attraction activities are very popular but what you are not told when you go to a networking meeting with the home to get a client is that it takes a lot of time, persistence and patience to get results.

1. Networking
A fantastic way to build a list of interested people. The real secret with networking is that you need to give and take and furthermore, you need to give and give and not to count what you get back because down the road you will be given back as...