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Going the Extra Mile

Have you ever had to make a purchase and the ONLY sales person available was grouchy, irritable and obviously not happy to be there? The person acts as if it is an inconvenience for you to be in their establishment, spending your money, supporting their store. This is the epitome of an awful experience, but we have all had it. As small business owners, we know that optimal customer service is key. Anyone can get ANYTHING at  WalMart, but I choose to shop at small family owned stores to support the local economy. Just the other day I went into my local…

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Sometimes We Have to Say NO

We have all heard it. “No, sorry can’t help you.” “No, you may not…” “No, you’re not getting the promotion.” No. It’s one of the first words we learn as children, often the first form of rebellion, the first feeling of disappointment or even sadness. But what if no were a positive thing? What if we said no to being lazy-how productive we could be! What if we said no to unhealthy eating-how strong we could be! What if we said no to poor business practices-How Successful We Could Be!

Just say NO to….

1. Poor hiring. Just say no to hiring the wrong person. I know it can be…

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Getting Out From Under “The Man”

Entrepreneurship has been on my mind. At what point did you decide that working 18 hours a day to make your dreams come true was for you? Maybe you always knew… Maybe you worked 18 hours a day for “the man” and decided that was for the birds. I mean if you’re going to work your fingers to the bone thanklessly, shouldn’t you be working for you?

Being an entrepreneur is one of the hardest jobs out there, maybe aside from being a stay-at-home mom (where you also work 18 hours a day!), and it is not for the faint of heart. If…

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A good workout is the best way to start your day

Does it take you an extended period of time to “get up” in the morning? Wait a minute, I know what your thinking this is not an advertisement for Viagra. The first thing you should do even before grabbing that first cup of java, is workout. Yes this does mean you will have to wake up another 30 minutes earlier, however it is much more beneficial to you than that extra 30 minutes of sleep anyway.

Other than the having to get up earlier I already know a lot of you have other excuses. I am ready to debunk those right now. You may say “I have to go to the gym and I only have time to go after work”….

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Entrepreneur Spotlight:Bill Phillips Is A Champion Building Other Champions

Here is a short bio of Bill Phillips ( a condensed version of the Wikipedia article): Although the post is features a condensed version of the Wikipedia article, I have chosen not to edit out any items that might cast a bad light on Bill Phillips and will discuss why later in this post.

Born in September 1964, Bill started bodybuilding in 1982, then moved to Gold’s Gym Venice beach (known as the Mecca of bodybuilding) in 1983, remaining until 1986, a period during which Phillips admits to steroid use. After not succeeding as a bodybuilder, the 21…

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Mind, Body, And Soul:The Trifecta Of Success

Your mind, body, and soul are pillars of who you are. When climbing the ladder of success it is vital not to overlook any of these areas. If you educate yourself and achieve great financial success, but forgo your health, how much will you truly be able to enjoy that success? You should stay balanced as much as possible. In achieving a healthy and productive life it comes down to daily habits. In terms of your physical health what are you doing on a daily basis? Do you exercise? Do you eat fast food everyday? In strengthening your mind, do you…

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