Ali Brown is a self-made millionaire and Inc. 500-ranked entrepreneur. She teaches women around the world how to start and grow profitable businesses that make a positive impact. Get her FREE CD "Top 10 Success Secrets for Entrepreneurial Women" and weekly articles at AliBrown.com.
One of the benefits of a home office is never having to wear a scratchy wool suit or pantyhose (unless you want to). The danger is that it’s easy to let that professional image slide...
Running a business requires wearing many hats, so it’s easy to lose focus or get overwhelmed. That’s why it’s so important to keep your priorities straight and eliminate extraneous tasks that don’t contribute to your...
Most business owners are good at pitching clients or reaching out to new customers. It’s the follow-up where they fall down. Why? Because they figure, “If they wanted my product, they’d finish the transaction,” or...
Some people are naturally poised and confident in front of a crowd. Then there's the rest of us... If you're not a born public speaker, are you doomed to sit on the sidelines? Certainly not!...
Everyone wants to attract affluent clients for their business – why not sell to those who have the money to spend? But not everyone knows how to gain these clients successfully. Moving from a general...
Juggling a million projects at once, burning the midnight oil, and traveling nonstop may sound like roads to success. But they’re also a recipe for burnout. Once you reach that point, it can be...
An important part of being a savvy business owner is knowing which business connections are worth your time and energy. Unfortunately, in the rush to stay competitive and maintain strong connections to clients, many business...
Flash back to summer 1975: picture a white sandy beach with gentle summer breezes and inviting crystal, blue water. But wait, hardly anyone is swimming. Why? A blockbuster movie with two memorable musical notes and...