by chala | Aug 9, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Small business growth
I’ll never forget the heartbreak and shock of when I first started my work life and a colleague called me ‘pushy’. Since then, I’ve always kept a keen eye on what I’m doing and saying to avoid being perceived as such a vile thing. This...
by chala | Aug 1, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Small business growth
When small business owners have disagreements with clients, suppliers or partners it’s very personal. Because our businesses are very personal to us. I had such a disagreement recently and before it affected my business growth, I wanted to address it in a way that was...
by chala | Jul 23, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Small business growth
Toronto’s having a great summer. It’s hot, it’s sunny and everything in my backyard is beckoning me to drop my work and take a break or a siesta in the lazy hazy days of summer. I ran into this cool article about tips to avoid temptation and I share...
by chala | Jul 3, 2012 | Ezines, Marketing, Small business growth
Pricing is the hairiest of beasts for my clients and of course for me since we’re solopreneurs. Because I only come to the sales conversation with a prospect after first establishing the ‘know-like-trust’ through public speaking or having just gone...
by chala | Jun 27, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Small business growth, Videos
During the 7 years of my coaching practice, I’ve been lucky that I’ve only lost a couple of clients. Each time that it happens I’m reminded again of the lessons that I’ve learned and I hone my skills and services to be that much better. If you want to grow your small...
