Tips For Overcoming Fear And Overwhelm In Your Digital Business

When starting out on your business, the entrepreneurial journey cannot and should not be rushed. It is different for everyone because it's a personal journey.

Often, new entrepreneurs in our community who feel overwhelmed send me little emails asking me "how long I think it will take for them to start seeing some sign of life in their new business"

If you are an entrepreneur and you find yourself often asking this question, know that you are not alone. But asking such questions certainly doesn't help produce your success.

It is such a poor quality question that the best you can possibly get out of this frequency is more overwhelm and self-doubt.

In my little greenhouse this question was presented to me yet again by a new member who just joined our mastermind. She is not a newbie as an entrepreneur and has been struggling her way into success for a long time in her traditional business.

As she now seeks to transition into the online business, she's realizing that those same methods can only produce the same old results, which is a far cry from her heart's desire. The new freedom and success that she would love to enjoy in her digital business is going to require a new mindset.

When she asked me " how long is it going to take?" I told her the same thing I am going to tell you, if that's something you often wonder.

It will take only as much time as is needed for you to manifest the prosperity you desire.

Stop asking such low quality questions! They can only sabotage the goodness that's trying to make its way into your life.

Albert Einstein is among the brilliant minds whose known to place emphasis on asking high quality questions.

If you go to Google and type in a low quality question, you can only receive a low quality answer. All the answers are there, but you will only have access to the answers that come close to your question.

Similarly, if you go to life and ask such low quality questions, you can't possibly expect the highest and best answers to make their way into your experience.

So, do yourself and your business a huge favor and stop sabotaging your incubating success with those negative thoughts. This is why we have meetings in my little greenhouse, because I realized the need to create a space where fellow entrepreneurs can come and feel safe enough to dream, to mastermind and to nurture the seeds they've sown in their business.

Since fear is one of the biggest evils in the world, we must always be on the lookout for the tricks and seductive measures it may use to lure us in.

It isn't that fear is powerful; rather it's our minds that haven't been properly trained and developed.

After many years of poor mental and spiritual diets, our mental muscles are frail and so when we have a big dream, when we go after prosperity and freedom through digital entrepreneurship, we've got to make sure that certain measures are also at hand to help strengthen and develop the right mental attitudes and maintain the right atmosphere.

So if you have been struggling with overwhelm, that's OK just learn to move through it quickly.

If you are the kind of person who feels like you have too many ideas that you don't know which action to take first, that's OK too, just don't allow yourself to become paralyzed by that.

I can't tell you how many people I talk to who feel stuck because they don't know whether to podcast, shoot videos, publish articles, write a book, create a course or do webinar trainings first.

Listen, the choices in the online world are endless, if you get caught up in the hype that marketers sell us each day over "which big thing to do now to gain 1000 subscribers fast" you'll never start anything!

Stop being blown away by the winds of online marketing and start following your own game plan.

Designing your digital lifestyle and living life on your own terms begins with learning to carve out your own best path, not blindly following gurus.

If you struggle with thoughts such as:

• What if I fail?
• What if I become too successful and end up losing my family relationships, friends etc.
• What if more success means more hard work?
• Will things change if I have more money?
• Who am I to really think I can create an online empire.

These are all just patterns of thought that form your paradigms. It is the paradigm that you seriously want to work on so that you can renew your mindset to one that favors the growth and success of your business.

The topic of paradigms and your mind would require an entire lesson of which time doesn't permit here, but I certainly encourage you to check out our website because there's a downloadable complimentary lesson on the mind and paradigms.

For now, here are a few tips that will help

Whenever you catch yourself in that space of overwhelm, self-doubt, discouragement and fear, do the following:

1. Take 6 deep breaths paying close attention to your breathing.

2. Acknowledge the achievements you've made in your life. There are certain things you've accomplished so far, bring those to mind, acknowledge that, and celebrate it.

3. Connect to your vision and ground yourself in that. Reconnect with why you're even choosing this entrepreneurial path. What is your big "why" - and this is where your purpose comes in.

If the driving power for this chosen path isn't something deep, passionate and beautiful, you won't be able to fuel yourself into victory. The right desire is all-important; so make sure you get very clear on yours.

4. From this space of having connected with your vision and falling back into alignment with it, consider what you have now, where you stand, that you can use to move forward.

Learn to start with what you have, where you are, not what you don't have.

Stop seeing what you don't have or what's missing in order for you to move toward your dream and start finding what you've already got working for you. And I will not accept that you don't have anything - there's always something.

We live and move and have our being in the midst of divine intelligence and divine love; there's got to be something no matter how small that you can use now. Ask the divine power breathing you, and He will give you a clue as to what you could use.

5. It's time for inspired action. Take just one baby step action today that will move you toward your vision.

Something that will move you a step closer in the direction of your dream and that desire that you hold in your heart. It doesn't have to be anything big, just make sure it's meaningful, in service to your dream and that you enjoy doing it.

Finally, may I encourage you to just allow yourself to be in the flow of your life and the season that you're in.

If you stop trying to force things to become what they aren't yet ready to be, you'll dissolve many of the aches, pains and frustrations that currently surround you.

Life is perfectly unfolding, divine intelligence is all around you and as long as you do your part to the best of your ability and in true faith, life will always deliver far richer manifestations than you could ever produce through willpower.

Recommended resource: 3 Things That Will Help You Develop A Growth Mindset As An Entrepreneur: http://www.boldbeautifulblissfulu.com/3-things-will-help-develop-a-growth-mindset-as-an-entrepreneur/

Author Janette Getui is the founder of Bold Beautiful Blissful U. Janette is considered the prosperity junkie and she's an internationally published author who helps individuals get breakthroughs that the masses still consider impossible.

With her down to earth, simple and almost childlike approach to spiritual science and new thought teachings, she strives to remind others just like you, that all things are possible for the mind that learns how to tune into the right frequency.

Her personal journey from an uneducated slum child to the digital entrepreneur speaks volumes of what is possible for you, when you learn how to cultivate the right mindset and get bolder.

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Top Motivation Tips For Entrepreneurs

What's your mission?

Every business begins with a mission. Call it your goal or the underlying reason for starting your own business. Spell it out and you'll know where you are and where you need to take your business. Your mission statement will work as a light house that gives clear direction. Whenever you feel demotivated, read it aloud... and you'll derive the energy to steer your business to success.

Planning

The next step is to have a detailed plan that aligns with your mission. Specify your short term and long term goals and how you will go about to meet these goals.

Maintain a Schedule

Start your day by reviewing your plan. Ensure that your activities are channelized towards your plan.

Delegation is the Key

Often entrepreneurs get bogged down with work. They get so busy in the routine activities that they find no time for review, develop and grow the business. The key to give your business the time it needs and this can be easily accomplished by delegating the routine tasks. You certainly don't need high budget for that. You can easily hire freelancers to help you with the task at affordable prices.

Review, Remind and Meet the deadlines

Review and remind yourself about the short terms goals you've specified. Set achievable deadlines and ensure that the deadlines are met. You may also automate some of the tasks using apps, programs etc. Google it and you'll see loads of apps available which you can use in your business.

Celebrate the Success

Pat yourself when the targets are met. Give yourself a reward when your goals are achieved, no matter how small. After all, every positive step takes you closer to your bigger goals.

Socialize with likeminded people

Often motivation and inspiration is derived through peer pressure. So, keep yourself in good company of budding entrepreneurs and people with positive bent of mind. You can discuss the challenges, seek their guidance or even share goals. Several apps such as KlashApp, ChallengedApp, MakeMe can make this a fun thing for you and your friends.

The Power of Positive Thinking

There's immense power in positive thinking. It can keep you push forward even in times of difficulties. Make it your life mantra and you'll reap the fruits of success.

Get Inspired

Watch inspirational videos or movies to motivate yourself. This will help you a long way to get going.

Quality Time

Spend some quality time with yourself. Take time to listen to music or engage in sport activity of your choice. This will help to de-stress and help in clear thinking.

Take adequate sleep

Sleep puts our mind and body at rest. So, it is vital for long run success. Make it a habit to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep.

So, stay motivated and reach out to your goals, even if it is one day at a time!

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How to Win New Clients for Your Business at Zero Cost

One of the most important things you necessarily need to do to grow your business as a coach, speaker and consultant - or if you are into the business of helping people, is to engage what I call "Marketing Partners".

One of the mistakes I made when I newly started in business as a speaker, coach and consultant, was that I tried doing everything by myself.

And the consequence was that I was worn out, I was stressed and could not get the results I truly desired. Not until I heard about "marketing partners" also known as Joint Venture Partners.

Marketing Partners are those individuals, professionals or organization/businesses who already have relationships with the people you want to attract to your business.

You want to look for those businesses that already have a database of the kind of people you want to attract to your business. Then you build relationship with them, and after a period of time, you approach them and they then introduce what you do to their database, promoting you to their contacts/networks often for FREE.

This is an easy low to no-cost marketing strategy you can use to build a steady stream of new clients with minimal effort and no stress!

So what you want to do, when you go to networking meetings or you live in an area where you can connect with other businesses or experts, who already have relationships with your desired target audience or clients.

You want to identify at least five of them - and go out to get and write down their names and contact details (especially email address and phone numbers).

Next you want to figure out what it is you can do that will benefit them? How can you create value for them?

This is important because you first of all want to go out to them and be of tangible, useful value of them in a manner that makes them appreciate and acknowledge you.

Look for what you can do to serve them first.

Once you've gotten a clear idea of how to do that, make your move to connect with them and present your (hopefully irresistibly packaged) offer.

For instance you could recommend people to them, or share ideas with them or just anything that will help them do what they do better.

You would do this so well that they would begin to feel a drive or hunger to find ways to do something on their part that will benefit you in return.

So, let me end by challenging you to go out and commit to looking for Strategic Alliance Partners or Marketing Partners that you can plan and execute Joint Venture marketing campaigns with, to help you build your business.

If you need help making use of the ideas I've shared here, send me a message using the contact form on at http://www.efeohwofasa.com.

Good luck!

PS: This article was written based on a short experience sharing video I did while taking my regular Monday morning walk in the neighbourhood park, where I live here in the United Kingdom. This early morning walk actually helps me feel alive, energized and centred. I recommend you try it - you may find it does you good as well.

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Maximize Your Retirement

After 30-35 years you are on the verge of retirement, and the most pressing questions on your mind and on the minds of other around you are "How do you plan to spend your retirement?" "What's next for you?" You have always pondered those questions but shrugged them off because at the time there was no need for an immediate response; retirement was still some years ahead. Suddenly like a thief in the night, retirement is here. What are your plans?

Depending on the organization where you work, your department may organize a farewell function. There may be a lot of speeches from both friends and even from the "non-friends" pronouncing best wished for your future. You accept all the compliments as well as the plaque from HR with grace and gratitude.

As you make your way home after the function, you experience a series of mixed emotions that range from sadness, joy, uncertainty, fear etc. Your mind wanders off to tomorrow, then to the next week and the next month. How are you going to fill that void? For 30 years you have gotten up and prepared yourself for work, drive to your workplace, perform your duties, socialize with your friends at break and most days felt a sense of fulfillment. How are you going to fill that gap? You know that you still have a lot to offer, and would prefer to continue working.

Then you create a false sense of satisfaction by drawing up a list of projects that need to get done around the home. That "honey do list" that you have been postponing until you find the time. Notwithstanding this you still feel that vacuum, because you want something more rewarding and fulfilling. You are not prepared to join the retirement club and sit back in that recliner until your days expire. You have a strong sense of conviction that there is a way you can maximize your retirement.

Independence Day

It is time for you to take ownership of your future. For more than 30 years your employer dictated what hours you work, when you take a break, how much you will earn, when you get paid, when you go on vacation, and the list goes on. Now is the time for you to take back control of what was lost for 30 years. Now you get to decide life on your terms and by your rules. This is not Retirement, It's Independence Day!

There and lots of opportunities for skillful retirees (both men and women) to maximize their post retirement life. Believe me when I tell you that "you can eat your cake and have it too". You can embark on a lifestyle where freedom and flexibility is the order of the day. For me it was starting my own home based business, which allows me to determine my hours of work and income, and the flexibility of not being tied down to a specific location. You may have some expertise that you can harness and package into a business solution. As I always say do something that you are passionate about.

To maximize your retirement and optimize your independence, you may need to take some actions that are necessary for your success:

• Pursue anything that you are passionate about
• Divorce yourself from the "dream killers" and detractors, who are simply there to throw cold water on your flame of passion
• Build a circle of influence consisting of people who will encourages and supports your dreams.
• Think about leaving a legacy for your grandchildren, because your legacy is what you will long be remembered for. Proverbs 13: 22 states that - a good man leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren.
• Get involved with an online community where you can learn from the experience of others and avoid making unnecessary mistakes that can delay your progress.
• Last but by no means least, see retirement as sunrise instead of sunset. Therefore don't retire but aspire to a new lifestyle of freedom and flexibility.

Coaching is Available

In you quest to maximize your retirement; you may be uncertain how to move forward. I had the good fortune of being coached and mentored along the way and ever since I have been on a crusade to help individuals who are serious about starting their own home business. Your journey to building and growing a business you love can start right now.

As always "Be Strong and Courageous".

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Is It Work, or a Lifestyle?

There are two things that my friends find surprising, OK maybe 3: 

1. I travel more now than I ever have
2. It's Friday night at 7:30pm and I'm working
3. I'm looking forward to some "office time" tomorrow

The misconception here is whether I'm actually working (when travelling so much) and why I give up Friday nights and Saturday mornings to spend time catching up.

The answer, truthfully, is that this isn't "work" for me, it is my lifestyle.

And comparing their work (stuck in an office on a beautiful day, set vacation weeks), I'll take my lifestyle. I've worked hard for it, and I love it.

Let's take my surprising facts from the beginning. 

1. I travel more now than I ever have - How much fun is that! Yes, sometimes I travel for a true "shut off the email" vacation, but other times I'm just going along for the ride. I just returned from another adventure and worked more than 50% of the time. I successfully put in a full work day while on the plane; I am the master of working offline. During my 5 day trip I only actually took one day off.


2. It's Friday night and I'm working - now I'll admit I'm sitting outside on the patio, not tucked into my office, but I am working. Why? I happen to be creative on Friday nights, and I wanted to share this time with you. I've had a busy week, and its Friday night quiet time when my mind roams, and I start pondering business, the challenges of the week, and many times this forms the basis of the blogs. But tonight, I'm sitting outside with my laptop, just so thankful for the lifestyle I have, and that includes this time with you. Not thankful, however, for the massive spider making its way over here... this is why I don't often work outside!


3. And tomorrow, yes, I will work tomorrow morning. I have a cute little project that I've just started working on, and I've set aside "date time" with it. I have my morning planned, a good cup (OK, pot) of coffee and back outside I go to let my mind explore what's possible. I'm actually very excited about it, and have been planning it over the last few days.

What some consider work, is my lifestyle. The creative process is important to me, giving myself the space to explore the projects in front of me while my mind is relaxed and at ease is an indulgence I take seriously. I appreciate the concerns of my clients, and don't mind checking in over the weekend, if that's what helps them. We're partners, and we're on this journey together. Checking in, isn't work. It's a privilege to be on this journey with my clients.

My hope is for more of my colleagues (and friends) to break free of the concept of work, and explore their entrepreneurialism as a lifestyle, as bliss, and as an expression of their passion. Work should be what's in your heart, what your soul is telling you, and where your dreams lead you.

And if it isn't... how can you get there?

Share with us your lifestyle goals - and let's dream a way for you to get there, together.

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Starting a Service Based Company

Every individual has to take into account, a basic set of guidelines when it comes to starting a service catering Company. The value of service should meet the expectation level of a customer in order to become popular. Many Companies agree that the value of a service should be measured by what the customer is willing to pay for, than on the cost of the services provided.

The purpose of any Company's Service Management department is to ensure that it has the right combination of services in order to balance the investment it has made and the ability to meet business outcomes. Service Management department should contain a catalogue of all services that the Company has promised to its clients it will deliver, the services currently delivered and those that have been taken off the field of its competitors. It should also focus on the aspect the revenue received because of services.

For example, an individual starts a small Company based on services on which he/she is experienced. There will be important factors that he/she has to concentrate on. Some of the important factors that he/she has to consider are: demand, finance, knowledge, problem management and business relationship.

Demand: The popularity of demand stems upon the fact that any new individual starting a Company based on services should have understood, anticipated the importance of influence that the customer can have for his/her type of services. The owner as well the staff should keep tabs on "capacity" to confirm that the services promised to the customer will be provided on time and when it is needed.

Finance: A proper method and source of funding is needed by a Company for designing, developing and delivering services that should comply with the needs of the customer. The financial aspect should have information on costs, issues, benefits and problems that have to be tackled.

Business relationship: A transparent relationship should be established and maintained between the Company and customer. It should also identify customer needs and ensure the services promised to the customer are provided even if the requirements change according to circumstances. Normally, a receptionist or service desk is the first point of contact for a service oriented Company. Extreme care has to be taken in this aspect, because a Company will have excellent parameters and staff but if the service desk is not up the mark, it will lose its position in the market within a short frame of time.

Knowledge: The very purpose is to share ideas, information and experience to confirm that these factors are available at the opportune moment at the required time. A database of issues, problems tackled should be maintained as this will not only save cost but also time in rediscovering knowledge.

Problem Management: An experienced individual or efficient team should be in place to tackle any kind of problems. The team or individual should take steps in the direction to not only solve the problem, but should also identify the root cause if any, keep a tab on recurring problems, design workarounds if needed and minimize the time to restore service as quickly as possible.

A team that is interested in constant learning and redefining themselves according to the circumstances should be selected.

SathyaNarayana B has done Masters in Applied Geology and is interested in writing articles on martial arts, pet care, travel, herbal remedies, daily health tips, recent IT trends, recent IT courses.

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Faith in a Seed, Investment in the Roots: Cultivating the Garden of an Entrepreneurial Venture

Henry David Thoreau once stated, "Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders." While I appreciate this quote, I think that it perhaps puts too much emphasis on the seed (or idea) alone. While a seed is necessary, I feel that attention should turn towards the roots (processes, goals, human capital, etc.) that single seed can lead to developing.

In fact, this observation reminds me of the recent Western Carolina University Leadership Development tour of the Cradle of Forestry in Western North Carolina, where I learned of the approach to life (and development) that an oak tree will adopt. Interestingly, in its first approximately 20 - 25 years of life an oak tree will spend ~70% - 80% of its energy and resources developing a robust and pervasive root system. In this example, while the seed is the starting point, it is the root system of a future, mighty oak that serves as the real genius of its development.

I think it is important to reflect on the oak tree's approach to life. Instead of growing tall and strong first, the oak tree stays small and chooses initially to grow deep, deep into the earth. An oak tree grows with their long or end game in mind, not for the instant gratification and short-term results. This approach to life carries a lesson for all of us as human beings, but takes on a particularly relevant lesson for those of us who, as Machiavelli stated, "choose to take on a new order of things" in the form of innovation and entrepreneurship.

For example, when you think about an entrepreneurial venture, what you see standing above the surface is but a fraction of the energy and results of the effort invested in that organization or idea. For the purpose of this article, the primary components of a start-up's root system are as follows:

• Value Proposition - identifies an aspect of your product/service that makes your offering appealing to potential customers and helps sell and market that product. This serves as the cornerstone to your venture.
• Talent Development/Cultivation - a basic strategy for bringing in, developing, inspiring, and maintaining the best talent associated with your venture with the greater goal of sustainability. Additionally, talent development can help maintain consistency, trust, and more exceptional customer service or product development, while aligning with the application of your value proposition.
• Strategic/Business Plan - frames your venture in a standard way by providing objectives and methods/strategies for reaching them. This is a recognized document that potential funders can relate to and it serves as a more accurate and robust expansion of your idea/product, the value proposition, and the stakeholders involved.

Finally, as an entrepreneur, the most valuable lesson to take away from the mighty oak is to remember to stay true to your roots. By doing this, you will invest your time, energy, expertise, and resources into your roots. If you nurture your roots, they can support you as you continue to grow to new heights and new depths!

6 Awesome Tips for Starting a Business Overseas

Let's do this step-by-step. It's a challenging road to success. I ran an online business in Asia focusing on providing a platform for local and foreign businesses to integrate and automate paid advertisements on social media. The platform provided unique written, designed and tested campaigns, which could be tweaked accordingly. It was a very challenging task to meet all the demands of (potential) customers, but it was well worth it.

Before packing your bags, start reading these 6 awesome tips for starting a business overseas:

1. Local Culture

The local culture and habits are extremely important for any entrepreneur who's looking to start a business in another country. It is essential to know the ins- and outs of the local environment and how to get around. As hard as it might be, try to find a local investor or a business advisor who can inform and explain key factors of doing business in a specific area. Depending on your business and target market, get to know local consumer behavior. It's key for your potential business to have local partners who are trustworthy; this key point can make or break your business.

Local business events are a great way to meet new people in the area. In case you are looking to build a network before flying out, which is a smart thing to do, use your current network to see if you can connect to someone doing business in that area. Another possibility would be to join expat communities and ask questions there. Join Facebook groups! They are surprisingly effective.

2. Language

Studying a new language is hard and very time-consuming. It may even present a bigger barrier for you than running an actual business. However, learning the local language will prove to be a huge advantage when doing business with local people. Especially in Asian countries, people will show you more respect and trust when you speak the language. Besides the fact that communication will be easier, it's easier to meet new people and you'll most likely get better deals.

3. Way of Life

Integrate with the local community and neighbors through events and other get-togethers. This is a great way to meet new people, potential clients, potential business partners and besides that, a great way to learn more about the country and its culture. It's an awesome experience to see, understand and feel how the local people live their life. Learn about their values and vision in life. Study the local market and local economy and how that knowledge can profit your business.

4. Competition

It is critical for entrepreneurs, regardless of country or business industry, to fully understand the competition. However, entrepreneurs should not only focus on the current competition model. Have a look at what happened in the past, try to find companies in your industry or somewhat related who have failed to succeed. Examine their conditions and learn from the mistakes those companies made. After all, learning from mistakes is a highly valuable asset. Also, find companies that have succeeded in their market and compare them to the failed companies. Figure out the key differences and implement this in your own business plan.

5. Network

Networking is one of the most important key aspects of running a successful business. As you make the move to another country, the network you build in your home-country will become less valuable abroad. Therefore building an international network is increasingly important. Meeting the right people at the right time can make a huge difference in your business' growth. As mentioned earlier, try to connect with expats or already established communities in the local area. Many Asian countries have specific groups that organize events for members for a small monthly fee. Or join Facebook groups that are free and offer a community atmosphere.

When I moved to Asia to build my own startup, I tried to connect to many businesses at a very early stage by emailing or calling them. It was extremely beneficial to meet businesses and other entrepreneurs and resulted in a lot of new connections and trusted contacts. It turned out to be a valuable for both sides, short- and long-term.

6. Health Insurance

An obvious, but often overlooked, factor when moving to a different country is health insurance. Many expats don't necessarily recognize the importance of good international health insurance coverage. I highly recommend finding a health insurance plan that fits your personal needs and select the most suitable plan for you. For example, if you require routine visits to a therapist or chiropractor, finding a suitable doctor in another country can be difficult. Check with your insurance provider whether they keep a list or communities of the best doctors in your new country. This will take the stress out of searching for a doctor as you're simultaneously settling in.

Starting my own business abroad was single-handedly one of the most exciting things I've ever done in my life, but it was not an easy thing to do by any means. Don't just randomly choose an industry or country, but take your time, be patient and come prepared. Of course, keep in mind some of my tips, I'm positive it will contribute to your success and give you an experience of a lifetime, something you will never forget!

About Marcel de Jong - An entrepreneur living in Asia for the past 12 years and specialized in individual & business insurances. His passion is traveling and to deliver relevant information and easy-to- use online tools. Since 2013 he's blogging for Now Health. Check out more information at https://www.now-health.com/en/

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Why Entrepreneurs Need To Workout And Get Fit And Healthy

You wake up to the sound of that not-so-beautiful alarm.

It's early.

Still dark outside.

But, hey, this is what you signed up for when you decided to become an entrepreneur. So you soldier on.

Quick shower. Then you grab a bagel or some other sugar-laden or fatty snack on the way to work.

You arrive at work.

...

10am comes. You're hungry. And you're losing focus. Can't concentrate.

But it's all good. Why? Because you get your coins out and head straight to the nearest vending machine.

You buy your Mars bar, grab another double coffee, and get straight back to work.

Happy days.

Well, for another hour or so. Then it's back to feeling hungry and lethargic until lunch.

Lunch time arrives.

You get a bacon butty. Or something else nice and greasy. And a doughnut for dessert.

Back to work.

The sugar coursing through your veins. You feel great. Full of energy.

Until the post-sugar crash hits you.

HARD.

And guess what? It's only 2pm. You can't really afford to take another break. After all, you've got work to do. And you've already been so unproductive.

The thing is, now you're gonna be even more unproductive. You're just shattered. No energy. Can barely think.

How the hell you gonna come up with a new strategy? Or make an important sales call? Or conduct that interview? Or do whatever it is you need to do to make more money?

The answer?

There isn't really much you can do.

Sorry for sounding harsh. (Well, actually I'm not sorry. Best you hear the truth, right?!)

But at the end of the day, if your body and brain are living off junk food, then it's literally gonna be impossible for you to function anywhere near your best.

(In fact, I might have to get in touch with Tom Cruise... Could be his most impossible mission yet... )

Anyway, the point is this:

If you poured olive oil into a car, would you expect it to move?

Course not.

And the same applies to your body.

If you don't feed it properly, then you're not going to be at your best. And as an entrepreneur (or an executive, or just someone's who's very career-minded and ambitious) then that's gonna be a killer for you. Ultimately, it's gonna mean less money. And even complete failure.

Yet now imagine this scenario...

You wake up naturally after a good solid 8 hours sleep.

You feel refreshed.

You then put on your workout clothes, go downstairs into the lounge, and do a 20-minute workout.

Something quite challenging. Something that's gonna help you lose weight, whilst helping you tone up. Something that's gonna get you feeling great after you've done.

You then shower, before grabbing a nice healthy breakfast. Let's say oats with some blueberries, and a scoop of your favourite protein powder (which tastes just like milkshake by the way).

You then go to work. You're feeling great still.

And guess what?

You get a LOT done!

In fact, you don't even think about food again until lunch. You then eat a healthy lunch of your favourite meat in a wholemeal roll, with a side salad draped in your favourite dressing (you've gotta make a salad taste good, after all!).

You then go back to work. Now feeling even more energetic. Meaning you get even more work done.

You then have a quick snack. Either a smoothie with a few bits of veg and your favourite fruits to sweeten it, or a protein flapjack or something.

Carry on with work. Still feel great. Still getting lots done.

You then finish, go home, and have a meal with the family. Something healthy, but ending with a dessert of whatever the hell you fancy (you gotta stay sane after all!).

Then after spending the evening having fun with your spouse and kids, you decide to call it a night.

You get to sleep nice and relaxed.

Ready to have another great day tomorrow...

So, they're your two options in life.

Which are you gonna choose?

Tom Andrews, "The Executive Fit Coach"

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Like I say, it's completely free. So what are you waiting for?

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Entrepreneurs Are The Real Difference Makers

"Be not simply good; be good for something."
Henry David Thoreau

If you want to make a real difference in the world- - start a business; it is as simple as that. Have you ever heard people say how easy it is to make a difference in someone else's life? You hear all kinds of things like: smile; buy a stranger a cup of coffee, or pay for their meal; pay a compliment, give a helping hand, do some volunteer work, make a care package, and of course- donate.

But really, what kind of difference is any of that really making when you get down to it? Those gestures, no matter how genuine you are do not necessarily impact your community, city, nation or the world in a monumental way.

The dictionary defines difference as: a point or way in which people or things are not the same. A synonym of difference is: distinction, which means: excellence that sets someone or something apart from others.

Smiling, complimenting, helping, volunteering, paying for someone's meal and even donating are things not so distinct; but are things that most of us do regularly in our everyday lives'. Business is what sets others apart. Business is the way to make a difference in the lives of people.

Business raises society's awareness of their rights through advertisements. Business produces products and services to meet people's needs. Business provides employment opportunities. Businesses make cities, states and even the country money through the exporting of goods.

Businesses are concerned with profits; which is where more revenue is gathered than it costs in expenses. That in turn leaves a surplus that can be invested in making the world a better place. That is, business via the mechanism of profit can help increase available resources and help fulfill a greater number and a higher level of human needs by investing in housing, education and social matters which ultimately makes the world a better place.

And if you aren't confident that you have what it takes, then let me reassure you that you do. If you have an idea, vision, burning desire and dream of ways to solve problems that people or the planet faces, then you do have what it takes. That is your purpose. You were born to solve that particular problem and it might not ever go away or get better until you take action. As you pursue your purpose, the right resources and opportunities become available to you. One resource to get you started is business credit cards.

Business credit cards are based on a personal guarantee. So, there are several criteria that must be met to be approved: 720 credit score, 30% debt-to-credit ratio, no bankruptcies, no foreclosures, no missing payments in the past 24 months of making application, one or more credit cards with a $5,000 maximum limit and a 10 year personal credit history. And if you are short on any of these criteria mentioned, you can receive mentorship from business credit card consultants on how to meet those must-haves.

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do."
- Edward Everett Hale

Why sit back and watch the same problems continue because you don't feel equipped to handle them. Everyone starts at the same place: the beginning.

You have the ability and the opportunity to set yourself apart and make a tangible difference in your community, city, state and possibly the world; and in the process you can revamp your life and transform the lives of others! It's only an application away. Apply today and you will receive a funding estimate within 24 hours:

https://mwcc.wufoo.com/forms/janine-herrera-prequalification-form/

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Here Is What Being An Entrepreneur Really Means!

An entrepreneur is a person who takes it upon himself or herself to initiate a business strategy with the hopes of acquiring profit. He or she is the brain of the business organization. He or she is a person who takes risks and profits off of taking them. Entrepreneurs play a major role in a market-based economy. They are people who possess the skills and are willing to gamble and invest some of their own ideas which can lead to profitable opportunity in the business world.

Entrepreneurs are risk takers who create, construct and manage a business and are good at observing and perceiving a good investment that will bring considerable winnings to the business. But like any good business, there needs to be an individual who is willing to invest to gain profits. There are instances where these individuals become arrogant and are not willing to consider advice given by people who, "have been there and done that."

To become a successful entrepreneur in the business market there needs to be a purpose, a plan and a goal. An entrepreneur usually creates a business plan which contains documents that outline the operational and financial objectives that will be taken to achieve future goals. Having a real plan will do a great service for the business. The plan will act as a guide or a course of actions to take on and plans or methods that will be taken to achieve the objective. It's the provision of the business.

Just like any individual who is looking to start a business, you need to find people who think like you. You need to find the right business partners who share the same beliefs and goals you have. You will need to look for business partners with different skill sets to bring growth to the business. But before you break into the market there needs to be a brand and logo to identify your product or service to assist in bringing the business profits to achieve the desired goal.

Want to be an entrepreneur?

The next step you need to do is get educated. You need to do some real research. You must ask yourself these questions; Do you think you would be interested in a home business? What products or services would you enjoy selling? Who can be the best help to assist you in reaching the goals of your company?

Luckily for you, there are experts who can assist you in finding the answers to those questions.

For more information on being an entrepreneur and how to build a company you can be proud of, go to Financial Potential

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How To Make Money In 2017

Three tips on how to make money in business in 2017

The year 2017 is already upon us. It is time to start making resolutions and start searching for ways to fulfill these resolutions. Every businessperson makes one common resolution every year, and that is he or she will strive to make more money in 2017 than he or she made in 2016. Of course, there is nothing wrong with being ambitious. Without ambition, no one in the world can prosper. Here are some tips for the business community on how to make money in 2017.

This is the age of digital marketing. Therefore, the top ranking tips should be on this aspect of business. Business entrepreneurs should do well to develop the following digital marketing tips on how to make money.

Analyze data:

In this day and age, Information is easy to obtain. The internet is the biggest asset you have today. Use the internet judiciously to analyze the available data. This data analysis can help you take informed decisions, understand customer preferences, conduct campaigns to ensure customer retention, and a host of other beneficial activities. This is not an optional skill anymore. Digital marketing can be done easily with the right campaign.

Content Marketing:

Manufacturing the best items in the world or providing excellent services cannot guarantee you success on its own. You need an effective marketing campaign to create awareness among the customers. Unless people are aware of your products or services, there is no way they are going to buy them. Therefore, place more emphasis on content marketing. An effective content marketing plan can definitely help you earn more money than you did in 2016.

Master SEO Skills:

The roadmap for success in business in 2017 is the digital route. It is natural to have a tremendous level of competition in this field. You have to be ahead of the rest in order to make more money. Achieving a higher SEO ranking than your nearest competitors on the search engines can ensure that more people access your website. This can obviously result in more inquiries. Automatically, this will convert into a higher number of leads thereby transforming into a higher volume of conversion to business. Of course, you should have the products or the services to match the demand. Otherwise, it would not take much time for your ranking to plummet down too.

We have just seen three tips for you to succeed in business in 2017 and make money.

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The Importance Of Starting A Business To Provide For Your Loved Ones

You're never too old or too young to start your own business, and why not? According to some recent studies, the main reason behind people starting their own businesses is wealth creation. Other reasons are: people want to be their own boss, they don't like to have a 9-5 job, they want to love what they do and do what they love, they want to spend more time with their children.

What would your objectives be if you decide to start your own business?

Are you looking to balance your career and family and have flexibility while having an increase income potential? But with independence comes a price. If you are willing to take the plunge to provide for your loved ones and their future, here are some pros and cons for you to consider...

Pros and cons of starting your own business

You are your own boss, and that in all is the greatest motivation to succeeding and increasing your wealth for the future to come. You call the shots, you can choose your hours, days, and times that you want to invest in your future. You get to do what you love. But, you are also the custodian, representative, tech support, marketer and accountant. Having your own business takes a great amount of responsibility as well.

Spending time with your loved ones is also the reason you have decided to start your own business. Because you are your own boss, you make your schedule and adjust it to fit your families. You would be allowed to spend more time with your loved ones and go on vacations. But because you are starting your own business, it is very likely that your business will be from home. This might not suit well at first if you have young children. They can be quite a distraction but if you learn how to manage your time and create a special place for your business, you should be on your way towards success.

Wealth creation is like I mentioned before the #1 reason for starting your own business. Who doesn't want to secure their families future? Owning your own business provides a better opportunity for greater earnings and growth and a promising future. All the hard work and investment you make go towards the future of yourself and your loved ones.

In addition, your success can inspire and help others achieve greatness.

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Entrepreneurs and Ideas

Who is an 'Entrepreneur?

An entrepreneur is that fellow who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risks and rewards of a given business venture, idea, or good or service offered for sale. An entrepreneur is a business leader and innovator of new ideas and business processes.

Entrepreneurs play a key role in any economy. These are the people who have the skills and initiative necessary to improve any economy. The reward for taking the risk is the potential economic profits the entrepreneur could earn.

Yes, I know that's hard. It's a lot of work. And that, folks, are what makes entrepreneurship so friggin' hard. And so friggin' necessary. What can I say, that's life. Besides, look on the bright side: You get to do what you want and you get to do it your way. There's just one catch. You've got to start somewhere. Ideas and opportunities don't just materialize out of thin air.

The only way I know to get started is by learning a marketable skill and getting to work. In my experience, that's where the ideas, opportunities, partners, and finances always seem to come from. Sure, it also takes an enormous amount of hard work, but that just comes with the territory.

If you want to do entrepreneurship right, let me share the story of an African lady you've probably never heard about, her name is Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu.

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, 34, grew up in Zenabwork, a poor village in the suburbs of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

She came up with her business idea after she noticed most of the artisans in her community, who made beautiful footwear, remained jobless and poor.

Today, her company, SoleRebels, is one the most popular and fastest growing African footwear brand in the world! It sells its 'eco-friendly' brand of footwear in more than 50 countries including the USA, Canada, Japan and Switzerland.

SoleRebels' footwear is unique because it is 100 percent made by hand using locally-sourced and recycled materials like old car tyres and hand-loomed organic fabrics.

A few years ago, SoleRebels became the first footwear company in the world to be certified by the World Fair Trade Organization.

By using local craftsmen, Bethlehem has built a global brand and a hugely successful business that has created jobs and improved livelihoods in her local community.

She started SoleRebels in 2004 with less than $10,000 in capital she raised from family members. Today, the company has more than 100 employees and nearly 200 local raw material suppliers, and has opened several standalone retail outlets in North America, Europe and Asia.

Despite its very humble beginnings, SoleRebels now makes up to $1 million in sales every year, and according to her projections and expansion plans, the company could be making up to $10 million in sales by the end of this year (2016).

Buoyed by her success with SoleRebels, She recently launched Republic of Leather, a new business that trades in luxury leather products like bags, belts and other non-footwear leather accessories.

Bethlehem was selected as the Young Global Leader of the Year 2011 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and was a winner at the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship in the same year. Bethlehem and her inspiring success story with SoleRebels have been featured severally on Forbes, the BBC and CNN.

As an entrepreneur, the sky is your limit. You can achieve anything you want! We can all be Bethlehem, start thinking and creating...

See you at the top!

Femi Adefioye is an Investor, A business man and Internet marketer, a motivational speaker, a financial consultant. He is also an Analyst. He has wealth creation blog http://entrepreneurship-skills.blogspot.com where he writes life transforming articles on entrepreneurship and wealth themes.

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Why the Mindset of an Entrepreneur Is Important

Various emotions and thoughts cross your mind when engaging in the idea of owning your own business. Many entrepreneurs get a sense of excitement while also feeling overwhelmed. You then relish in the idea that you can be your own boss that writes and cashes your own checks. However, shortly after all the initial excitement has passed, you begin to wonder will my product or service work, will it sell, or will I be able to take care of myself? With so many questions that you establish a great response for, doubts and uncertainty often formulate an antithesis in the shadows of our mind. Preparing and reframing your mindset about yourself and your business will determine how you operate and make your business successful.

I once heard Bishop T. D. Jakes say in his sermon entitled "A Changed Mind," you can never change your reality without first changing your mind. This statement has stuck with me ever since. It sounds so simple, but when you think about it, it is powerful. How often have you had preconceived notions about someone or something until you interacted with it or them and all a sudden, your perception is no longer the same from before your encounter? For instance, getting on a roller-coaster is frightening (especially the Fury 325 at Carowinds) but once you get on and scream to the top of your lungs when it stops most people want to ride it again. It wasn't that the ride got less scary it's just your mindset changed. What you believe will determine how you respond. If you're constantly thinking, I cannot do this or I know "it" will fail, it is more likely that you will not be successful. It's not because you did not have a good idea, or you weren't capable, but you could not see past your doubt to see the success that could have been.

When starting a business, you must understand that there will be natural deterrents that may arise, whether it be capital, office or storage space, or even market potential if you are trying to create a demand. Nevertheless, how you view these obstacles makes all the difference. Having limited capital may require you to utilize every possible resource you may have. Do not be afraid or too prideful to ask for help. Not having enough office or storage space will make you strengthen your organization skills. Creating a demand for your product or service will cause you to be more creative than you ever been. It's all how you perceive a challenge to be. Even with the unknowns do not allow fear to cripple you, instead let it be a motivator. We have an innate ability to fight or flight in any given situation. Choose to fight! Refuse to give up because of your past mistakes. In fact, reframe those mistakes as learning opportunities and never doubt your ability to break bad habits.

I would also like to stress the importance of having confidence in yourself. Think of it this way, if you had to buy a product or service from Eeyore or Tigger (characters from Christopher Robbin's Winnie the Pooh) who would you patronize? Eeyore, the humdrum individual who was not sure of himself and found every opportunity to tell you how miserable his life was or Tigger the jovial, outgoing, charismatic who loved to laugh and have fun even when working? I would go for a Tigger every time. How you view yourself is how others will view you. Be your own motivator and surround yourself with cheerleaders. Having a good support system is very integral in the pursuit of turning your dream into a reality.

Finally, as the adage goes, birds of a feather flock together. Surround yourself with successful entrepreneurs. Glean from their past business mistakes and triumphs. Read entrepreneurial magazines and books, network by joining professional groups or clubs, and engage and talk with potential customers about the product or service you are trying to offer. Be unyielding in your pursuit of changing your mindset when it comes to yourself and your business. What you believe is how you will succeed. Believe the best, speak life into your business, and shut down the voice of your insecurities. After all of that take the leap of faith and fly.

Tosh R. Comer is a proud graduate of North Carolina Central University, presently working at Fayetteville State University, and actively building EPICS Small Business Consulting. She is also currently enrolled in the Masters of Entrepreneurship Degree Program at Western Carolina University. Webmasters and other article publishers are hereby granted article reproduction permission as long as this article in its entirety, author's information, and any links remain intact. Copyright 2017 by Tosh R. Comer. You can reach her via email at epicssbc@gmail.com or her website http://www.epicssbc.com.

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