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10 Great Gift Ideas for Women in Business

Written by Sharon Michaels
Monday, 05 December 2011 20:55
As a business owner, I’m always looking for special items that will enhance my organizational skills and make it easier to do business. The following items make gifts any businesswoman would be happy to receive—at any time of the year.
Last Updated on Monday, 05 December 2011 21:02
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Include a Mastermind Group in Your Marketing Plan

Written by Sharon Michaels
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 22:50
What is the first thought that comes to mind when you think of the term, mastermind group? The first thing I picture is business profit and professional growth, both of which can be increased with the help of mastermind groups.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 22:57
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3 Powerful Skills to Help You Succeed in Sales

Written by Sharon Michaels
Sunday, 28 August 2011 23:48
A key to successfully selling a product, service, or idea is to ask questions and then listen quietly and carefully to the answers. Many of us try too hard to convince people to buy, instead of discovering what our customers or clients really want, need and desire from us.
Last Updated on Monday, 29 August 2011 00:13
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Overcoming Your Fear of Selling: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

Written by Sharon Michaels
Saturday, 30 July 2011 20:47
Call it a mindset, or an attitude, but the word sales can strike fear in the hearts of many businesswomen. As a woman in business, you know that to start, grow and stay in business you must have a marketable product. You also realize that if no one is purchasing this product, your business will not be profitable.
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15 Ways to Start a Side Business

Written by Sharon Michaels
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 00:10
In our current economy and job market, it never hurts to have a Plan B. I work with many budding entrepreneurs who currently have a fulltime job but are interested in starting a business on the side. These future business owners are either at a point in their lives where they want to work for themselves or, given their current employment situation, they’re looking for a fallback plan.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 00:33
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