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Two work at home mom books for staying sane, organized, healthy and in control for every work at home mom who feels just a bit frazzled and stressed.



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A look at one of the biggest problems I have with email -- the distraction factor -- and my solution for taking back control and putting email in its place.



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While not every prospect call can be a success, it doesn't hurt to remind ourselves about some of the things we probably shouldn't do during a call. Here is a list of no-no's while on calls with prospective clients. What tops your list?



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Respect for yourself and others plays a prominent role in each one of our lives. And it can be the single most important element in any business relationship. Here are four ways to demonstrate respect in client relationships in order to earn it in return.



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The project has ended, so it's time to end communication with the client, right? No! Here is a list of ways to keep the relationship going, even when there isn't a clear need you can fill for the client.



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Do you have a bucket list? You know, a list of things you want to accomplish before you die? We all have things we want to experience, and a bucket list can be used to outline our goals, aspirations and dreams.



Many times, though, a bucket list is used for all of the big, far away things you think about — visiting the Great Pyramid of Giza, running a marathon, becoming fluent in another language — and then it’s forgotten.



Instead of using a bucket list to pinpoint all of th… Continue

Automation, when used in moderation, makes social media more manageable. Here are a few tools that can help you automate your Twitter account successfully.



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When you’re working with clients, it’s important to have boundaries based on clear communication and mutual respect. Then, when you have established your boundaries comes the difficult task of enforcing them.



What happens when enforcing policies means saying no? In many cases, you may run the risk of losing an ally in the other party once the word “no” leaves your mouth. This is why it’s so important to figure out a way to honor your boundaries while making connections and developing… Continue

It’s summer here in the northern hemisphere, and that means vacation. The beach, the mountains, the pool, your backyard — here we come!



Of course, it’s not quite that easy if you work for yourself. In fact, taking a vacation when you’re self-employed can be downright exhausting. A lot has to be done in preparation for being out the office, even if it’s only for a few days.



Here’s a checklist to help you get ahead of the out-of-office chaos, so you can enjoy your time off an… Continue

A focus group involves having potential purchasers come together to experience something. Each member of the group then shares their opinions, criticisms and other feedback about the experience by answering the same set of questions posed by an interviewer.



A focus group can be an effective way for small businesses to conduct market research. For example, a focus group can involve having a set of potential clients walk through one of your email marketing campaigns, and then answer que… Continue