Begin with a clear focus Make a tasks list Prioritize wisely Minimize interruptions Stop multi-tasking Do not procrastinate Use a calendar Learn to say “No” Keep a clock in front of you Know your deadlines

By Stacey Alcorn The Girl Scouts have been selling cookies for almost 100 years. As a former Girl Scout, I recall selling them, and now as an adult, a year doesn’t go by without buying several boxes. Girl Scout Cookies are more than a sugary annual purchase, they are also a lesson in entrepreneurship. Let’s […]

By Hampus Jakobsson  If you’ve just started a business, you need sales, right? Trouble is, you may not be sure how to put together a sales approach. And, the truth is, there is no magic formula for sending your sales through the roof. So, stop looking. Also, stop buying the popular belief that sales is […]

by Peter Daisyme When you take the first steps toward starting a business, it’s easy to get discouraged. Every market already has major players making tons of money. Unicorns like Uber can make their own markets, sure, but not every company gets to revolutionize the world. Fortunately, you don’t have to revolutionize the world to revolutionize […]

by Katie DePaloa Dealing with anxiety as a CEO is a challenge on its own, and current circumstances have certainly exacerbated the issue. We’re facing unprecedented times, watching businesses close until further notice and experiencing the first global health crisis of most of our lives. With the world shifting before our eyes, impacting the health […]

By Bill Cates How you receive and process the referrals and introductions you get from clients and centers of influence will determine if these potential advocates provide you with more. I call this process of receiving referrals and introductions:  “Referral T.R.U.S.T.”  If your referral source trusts your process, they are likely to provide you with more. If […]

by John Rampton Regardless of your industry, if you want to thrive, then you need to network. Although you already know the catch: How can an entrepreneur or founder possibly fit networking into their already hectic schedules? Here are 11 tips to resolve the networking issue when you’re crunched for time. 1. Make networking a habit. […]

Your network is unique, shaped by your own approach, project and environment. Here are 10 ways to improve your network: 1. Find new communities Connecting with communities of people in the entrepreneurship community is a great way to build your network. You can use social media to find groups with common interests and intent and […]

GET BACK TO BASICS – Pay special attention to the quality of work you are putting out related to the everyday task for your job. Are these duties getting the love they deserve? POSITIVE THOUGHTS – Your attitude each morning sets the tone for your work day. Starting your day with positive energy and intentions […]

Wait to be asked. Unsolicited advice usually isn’t  welcome anyway. Ask questions first.  Lean more about what the person has already done and their situation. Be humble and honest. You don’t have all the answers but you can share what you DO know.