Starting and working for a nonprofit is extremely fulfilling and enjoyable, especially in today’s times. You can make a difference in a cause you’re passionate about while simultaneously enjoying freedom and satisfaction. However, nonprofit work isn’t for everyone. If you’ve been thinking about starting a nonprofit, see if the following statements ring true for you. […]
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Life was tough growing up. When I wasn’t walking barefoot uphill both ways to school, my entertainment choices were limited to about five television stations and a handful of radio stations. Depending on how far we lived from the city, rabbit ears on TVs and antennas on roofs were commonplace — even aluminum foil came […]
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I gave a 10-minute talk for Joe Polish’s Genius Network Mastermind Group. I decided to share some what I shared during my talk. The purpose of these 10-minute talks is to share a concept or idea—one that you use in your day-to-day business—that other members of the group can implement in their own lives and/or […]
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Reading isn’t just good for your mind, it’s also good for business! And what better way to expand both than by enjoying the ideas and insights books offer? But let’s face it, who has the time to read several hundred pages these days? Sometimes finding the time to read even a single page of a […]
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Does this sound familiar? You’re working away minding your own business when you hear that familiar ding of an email sneaking into your inbox. When you look at it, this is what you see: FROM: John Doe (Who is this John Doe, anyway?) SUBJECT: Let’s chat (Or some foolish subject line that suggests you know […]
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A vision and mission statement is key to sharing your nonprofit’s vision with the world. So it’s important to have one that’s well written. Helping readers be clear on the specifics of your nonprofit increases the chances they’ll come on board and join the effort. To give your readers that clarity requires a thorough vision statement […]
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I bet you’ve heard loads of stories about people’s successes and failures using Facebook ads. Some have been wildly successful. Others, and you might be in this camp, find success has eluded them. Those who haven’t found the magic pill are probably making the following three mistakes. Mistake #1: Throwing Up an Ad without Researching […]
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The plethora of automated systems available to sell items like shoes, cell phones, or mixers makes talking to prospects a thing of the past. However, when you sell high-ticket items like IT services, complex software, or executive recruiting automation, not talking to people is not a viable choice. You need to talk to your prospects […]
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When building relationships of any sort, a key element for building a solid foundation is trust. So, when it comes to creating and maintaining a long-lasting relationship with your prospects, long before they become a customer, they need to know they can trust you and the information you provide. Once they trust you – they […]
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I do a lot of teaching and training. And while I can gather a group of small and local business people together and spend three hours teaching them the ins and outs of social media, it’s painfully obvious that people don’t understand what social media means and how to utilize it. They just don’t get […]
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