EMPRESS OF BIZ! Listen! Learn! Prosper! -Susan Newman Branding..is that for cows or people?

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Listen! Learn! Prosper! - Live & Recorded Episodes:

Branding…what is  that?    Isn’t that something you do with horses and cows to let people know that they belong to you.  Or is that just a fancy name for logo?    There is so much noise and confusion out there about branding ...what do I do?  Is it important?…Do I have to do it…I don’t want to spend any more money. 

 Yes it is important.  Just think APPLE, Windows, Pepsi, Coke, wouldn’t you like a bite out of their profits.  

Listen, Learn and Prosper as the Empress of Biz talks with Susan Newman, Brand Visibility Designer, Speaker, Web Specialist atBranding You Better and CEO, Speaker, Radio, Educator, Blogger, at Susan Newman Design Inc. who is celebrating her 20^th year in business who shares her vast knowledge and talent with us.

Join the Empress of Biz and get that branding iron ready…everyone is going to know this brand is yours!

EmpressofBiz, Biz Tips. Are we having Fun yet? Is your business happy?

 Are you having FUN yet?

 If not why not? Being in business has to be more than "work". It needs to be FUN!. Something you are doing that at the end of the day...you feel satisfied...you have felt the day worthwhile. If not WHY not? It may be time to examine what you are doing and how you are doing it.  

The people who own this business...have fun all the time.  They decorate their place.  It's something that has turned out to be popular with customers and employees.  it draws people in and they buy!   What  can you do that would put FUN into your business?

EmpressofBiz, Biz Tips..Sunday morning reflection Strengths vs Weakness

Sunday Morning Reflection:

One of the things I found over the years of dealing with small business owners and myself...our biggest strengths can become our biggest obstacle. Sometimes we need help in finishing a project and do not ask... thus creating delays and bad feelings. Or we need to admit that we do not know how to do something (tough one for me), and we plow ahead and create a mess for ourselves and our customers. 

Coming to terms with ourselves ... and how we can make sure our strengths remain an asset.. and not be a hindrance... is an important task on the way to business success. 

Make it a great week folks...you can do it...just make sure you ask for help when you need it.

EmpressofBiz, Biz Tips. Baby boomers Lead the way to starting new business.

Wednesday Biz Tip #2. Dream of owning your won business...but think you are "too old" Oh no you are NOT! Contrary to popularly held assumptions, it turns out that over the past decade or so, the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity belongs to the 55-64 age group:, reported the Kauffman Foundation, which promotes entrepreneurship. The 20-34 age bracket, meanwhile, which is usually identified with swashbuckling and risk-taking youth (think Facebook and Google), has the lowest.

 Learn more by tuning in and  Listening to The EmpressofBiz, Listen, Learn Proper on Thursday at 9 am as we Talk to Cathy Lee Kentzel, Baby boomer and new owner of the Bed n Breakfast The Barnard House in Emlenton Pa. We will talk about their vision of expanding the existing business and restoring the B&B to its former Victorian elegance. Also how this retreat will be part of an exciting rebirth of the town of Emlenton, PA and surrounding area .

Boomers Business Success.
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Empressofbiz, Biz Tip's Last quarter...are you ready for it?

Monday Biz tiP  It's the last quarter of the year folks. What is your action plan to end up in the green? 
1. What is your goal for the the last quarter?
2. What is your goal for the week?
3. What do you have to do TODAY to reach your goal?

We all can finish strong if we have actions steps  to take  every day.
You can do it if:
1.  Taking the time to write your goal down and post it where you will see it frequently.
2.  Then write down all the steps you have to take to accomplish your goals
    a.  Who do you need to talk to.
    b.   What resources do you need?
    c.  What obstacles could...notice I say... could get in your way?
    d.  What will you have to overcome the obstacles?
   e.  Who can help you accomplish what you want?
   f.  What steps need to be taken this week to get you closer to your goal?

We can accomplish much when we take the time to review what is needed and dedicate time to accomplish the steps EACH week that will get us there!

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Listen! Learn! Prosper! - doing business in Africa

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Listen! Learn! Prosper! - Live & Recorded Episodes:
Doing business overseas is one way to grow your business. A trade delegation from Pittsburgh went to Nigera in Africia to find out how. Special guests are Rufus Idris, Executive director of CEED and Diane Daniels of DID & Associates who were on a trade mission from August 17 to August 13, 2013. Listen, Learn and Prosper with the Empress of biz as we look at the opportunities for you in Africa.

Empressofbiz, Biz Tips 7 Steps BEFORE you WRITE Your Business Plan

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Listen! Learn! Prosper!, JoAnn Forrester

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Dreaming of Business? Action Steps to take

Dreaming of starting your own business? Stop dreaming and take your FIRST STEP. Today in Part I, I discuss what it times to start, plan and move to the ACTION line.....We will review what you do BEFORE you write your business plan.... Skip these first steps and you may have ...

7 Steps to take BEFORE you START TO WRITE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN

    1. Assessment... the big why.   What’s driving you?  What is your motivation…What do you want to accomplish?  Freedom? Independence?  Wealth? Comfortable Living?  Innovation? Security? Creativity? Status?  Time Structure? Family own enterprise?  Micro to mega size business? Social Enterprise?   Stability of income.   Full or part time? Seasonal?

22.    Personal Skills, Aptitude, Attitude and Personality   Loner to Social Queen?  Patience? Endurance?   How long are you willing to work for success >

Criticism…can you take it?  Ego…confident?…Shy? Overbearing? Super charged?   Balanced?  Patience? Endurance?   How long are you willing to work for success?  Criticism…can you take it?  Ego…confident…shy? Overbearing? Super charged?  Balanced?

If you do not know…ask someone who is not your biggest fan.

33.    Human Skills?  People? Do you like people? Do you like to manage and motivate people? How many people  have you managed?  Good listener? Or you the one who likes to talk all the time?   What about conflict?  How do you handle it ? What are your strengths and weaknesses around people.

44.   RISK:   What is your feeling about risk? Is Security a big thing ?  Is a good paying job your biggest dream?  Are you starting your business because you have to?  What is your tolerance for financial risk? Will others be sharing your risk?  How do they react to risk? What about the people in your life…who is  for it? Who is not?  Will they help? Hinder?  Money? Are they willing for you to risk your money? Their money? 

Money talks..have you had them?

55.   Health!  Yes health…what is your physical, emotional and mental status.    Good shape? Not so hot?  Energy Level? What will you do to compensate for problems?

66.    What is your preparation?  Resources? What do you bring to your dream of owning your own business? Skills?   Personal Experience?  Training?    MONEY!

77/    What are you willing to do to accomplish your dream?  MONEY.. HOW MUCH?  EFFORT HOW LONG ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK, ENERGY…what do you have and willing to give.  And TIME…how much  are you will to dedicate? 

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