Today’s intern is a far cry from the clueless 18 year old college student looking to waste time over summer vacation.  Never before have there been so many qualified people looking to build their resume as a way to improve their chances of landing a paid job.

Many people who have a college degree, or are in the midst of completing one, already have some valuable work experience, and are eager to build their resumes.   They will hit the ground running and can be a tremendous asset to your business.

Several sites exist that match businesses and interns.  USAIntern.com, Internships.com and CareerRookie.com are just a few of the rapidly growing companies that assist with placing interns.  You can also contact your local college or university’s career placement office for help with finding an intern.

Here are top tips to consider:

• Set clear start and end dates

• Schedule work hours

• Clarify expectations and challenge them

• Meet regularly to communicate about challenges and progress

Consider hiring them long-term at the end of their internship or write them a letter recommendation

If you follow these tips, an intern may just be the boost you need.

The funny thing is- all three of our kids are very happy, healthy, and well-adjusted- even the youngest who is raised with much more relaxed rules.  Go figure.

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 determined in my youngest sister’s belly).   Mark, the kids and I should get 5-6 good ski days on the mountain.   Skiing is something that we really enjoy as a family.

I am looking forward to getting a chance to unwind, relax and reflect on what a wonderful year it has been.  I hope you will make the time to do the same.

I wish you all the best this holiday and into the new year!

For solo entrepreneurs in particular, you are often your brand and that brand needs to have a face.  People make a connection when they see who they are working with.  Your face should be prominent on your website, on your business cards, blogs, and anytime you are reaching out to a new audience.

And not just your face- your voice too.  Videos are a powerful way to have people really see you in action.  Get a video up on your website or get your own YouTube site and record a video on something that you are promoting, launching or on a important topic that you want to discuss.  Not only do people enjoying watching what you have to say, but search engines love video material, so it is great for organic ranking.   Don’t obsess over the quality of the footage and the subtlety of the lighting.  Get the video shot, post it on your site and get it done.  Progress…not Perfection.

If you are not comfortable promoting yourself, than who will?  Tell people what you do, get your face associated with your business and unleash your inner superstar.

If you are feeling stuck, odds are your self-care is low.  Take a break.  Focus on self-care until your energy is back and then dive in again- you’ll have a new perspective that will serve you well.

Blessings!

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 ago.  And yet, 6-figure and multi-6-figures solo entrepreneurial businesses are still entirely possible- with the right strategies. Read on for 6 Key Strategies on how to successfully redesign your business to prosper even in these tough times.

#1 Focus on list-building FIRST. You need to implement ingenious ways to powerfully grow your list- such as an enticing F*R*E*E offer on your website homepage, preview teleseminars or low-cost workshops, high-value articles sent to pertinent directories, low-cost talks or live presentations, and affiliate relationships with those who complement your business.  These are just a few strategies- we showcase many more in our new 6-Figure Coaching Club because we’ve learned that ongoing list-building is ESSENTIAL to 6-figure and multi-6-figure success.

#2  Think outside the box to reach people. If you are a solo entrepreneur, you are creative!  Harness that creativity and discover NEW ways of reaching your market. I am working with one platinum client now, an extraordinarily talented personal stylist in London, to add low-cost live demonstrations at boutique stores, group events AND virtual ways of styling clients worldwide.  She is in the process of adding these pieces to her business and you can check her out here, http://www.babetstyle.co.uk.

#3 Offer a variety of ways clients can work with you. Think about live or virtual one or two-day events, private and group programs, workshops, membership clubs- just to name a few.   You are not only appealing to more people by providing variety, you are adding multiple streams of income for your business.

#4 Create a desire for more at each level. Your free offer needs to create desire for MORE of your expertise.  Your lower level services need to increase the demand for offerings in your higher level programs.  Your lower levels need to create a desire for more of your services in the higher levels.

#5 Showcase Your Uniqueness. You do NOT want to be like everyone else.  Even in the smallest niche, you will inevitably face competition.   What are your unique strengths and talents that set you apart?  How are you communicating those to potential clients in your marketing?  Excavate your uniqueness and shout it out!

#6 Invest in a business coach. Find someone who is where you want to be, offers personal AND mastermind coaching, and who teaches the Internet marketing and business concepts you need to develop and showcase your expertise.  Although it’s tempting to bypass this step out of fear of the financial investment, it’s not the right step to skip. Every 6-figure and millionaire entrepreneur out there has a masterful business coach to pull them forward.  I have one, my coach has one, her coach has one.  If you want 6-figure success and beyond- you need one too.

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 of topics in this call but one of the things that I wanted to share with you was about Building Your Credibility.

One of the ways I will discuss about how to build your credibility is by being an original, not a copy.  You need to find the uniqueness within yourself that makes you shine like a superstar.  What brilliance to you possess that will make clients want to work with YOU and not someone else in your niche?  You don’t have to reinvent the wheel and come up with revolutionary concepts.  If you can great!  If not, then find something that resonates with you and figure out ways that you can make it yours by applying your own unique spin.

As Abraham Lincoln said “Every man (and I will add woman) is born and original, but sadly most die copies.”

Express yourself as who you are and who you want to be perceived as and that will attract like-minded clients who will really want to work with you and who’ll pay for the privilege.

To learn more about how to hop on the fast track to 6-figures without working all the time, I encourage you to sign up for my 4 part Teleseminar Series (It just started but it is not too late and you’ll get any call that you may have missed on an MP3).

My husband Mark describes it very succinctly…”To be Perceived and Believed as an Expert…you need to be Conceived as an Expert”

Adopting an Expert Mindset is how you start your transformation to becoming known as an expert in your field.

The second call in my teleseminar series goes into depth on the 5 core strategies you need in order to attain and get paid for your expert status.

It’s not too late to sign up for my teleseminar series, “How to Become Known and Be Paid As the Premier Expert in Your Field”.  When you enroll, all past recording will be sent to you and you will be able to ask your burning questions on my LIVE Q and A on Thursday December 10th at noon ET.  I hope to “see” you there!