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Entries from December 30th, 2009

Bria Business Tips – Creating Scarcity to Generate Interest

December 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Business Strategies, Business and Marketing Mentor, Internet Marketing strategies

When a Winter Storm Warning was issued in Durham recently I could only envision the ensuing panic as residents rushed to the store to buy water, milk, bread and other essentials.  And this was just at the threat of snow!  When people think someone is going to run out of something, it doesn’t really matter [...]

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Bria Business Tips – Can Creativity Generate lncome?

December 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Business Strategies, Business and Marketing Mentor, Internet Marketing strategies

I just read a really funny article in Sports Illustrated magazine about how TV host, Stephen Colbert has single handedly saved the Olympics.  In a nutshell, the Olympic speed skating team had lost their main sponsor to the tune of $300,000 and Colbert reached out to the viewers of his show, The Colbert Report, to [...]

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Happy Holidays!

December 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Business Strategies, Business and Marketing Mentor, Internet Marketing strategies

Mark and I are in Colorado for a 10 day ski trip with our three kids. MacKenzi (11), Cameron (14) and I chase Mark (who has no fear) down the expert slopes- and at least one of us simultaneously loves it and constantly prays we all return with limbs intact.  Jaden (7) catches up with [...]

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Are You Giving Your Clients What They Really Want?

December 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Business Strategies, Business and Marketing Mentor, Internet Marketing strategies

It’s easy to assume that we know what our clients want.  We make assumptions based on what we think they want or what we believe they need.  The truth is, only they know what they really want.  And, in order to run a 6 and multi-6-figure business, you MUST figure out what your ideal clients [...]

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Bria Business Tips – Relax, Unwind and Reflect this Holiday

December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The year is winding down and I am busy trying to tie up any loose ends before I head out to Crested Butte, Colorado with Mark and our 3 kids.
My parents and my 2 sisters and their families will be there so 2 little nieces and 1 nephew running around (and one yet to be [...]

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Bria Business Tips – It is time to show your face!

December 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Self promotion is one of the toughest challenges, especially for women, that entrepreneurs face as they begin to grow their businesses.  Yet, it is something that needs to be overcome and overcome in a hurry.
For solo entrepreneurs in particular, you are often your brand and that brand needs to have a face.  People make a [...]

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Bria Business Tips- Time For A Break?

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Greetings!  I’m sensing some extra angst out there lately- understandable, it’s the end of the year and responsibilities multiply.  I’ve found that when things just aren’t meshing, though, a break is in order!  It’s amazing how walking away from a problem and endulging in self- care for a bit can clear the mind and ease [...]

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Welcome Mark!

December 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Business Strategies, Business and Marketing Mentor, Internet Marketing strategies

Okay, so you’ve seen the goofy picture of my husband on Halloween- here he is without his wig.  I want to introduce him because I am THRILLED that he is joining my coaching business.  Before our move to NC, Mark was a CEO in a company for 9 years and helped the company grow from [...]

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Does Your Business Need a Redesign? 6 Key Strategies

December 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Business Strategies, Business and Marketing Mentor, Internet Marketing strategies, Uncategorized

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the concept of raising fees in an effort to demonstrate expertise.  It’s a challenging arena given the current economy.
The truth is, the economy IS struggling and we can’t ignore that many individuals and families don’t have the same income to invest that they did a few years [...]

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Be An Original to Build Your Credibility

December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

What a beautiful day in Durham, NC.  62 degrees and sunny!  That is my kind of December weather.
I just finished writing the material for the 3rd call in my teleseminar series, “The Fast Track to 6-Figures – How to Become Known and Be Paid as a Premier Expert in Your Field.” I covered a lot [...]

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