Negotiation Techniques to Lower Your Rent

Negotiation Techniques to Lower Your Rent

During this time, as entrepreneurs, we need to creatively rethink our business models, which means looking past even our fixed costs. At the moment, you can increase your profit margins in various ways, including exploring how to lower your utilities, rent, or...
The Truth About Money, Marketing and Selling

The Truth About Money, Marketing and Selling

The truth is nothing useful in the world happens without SELLING and MARKETING. If your goal in selling is the same as my good friend, and Founder of Strategic Coach, Dan Sullivan’s definition of selling: “Getting someone intellectually engaged in a future...
How Creditors Are Assisting Their Credit Holders

How Creditors Are Assisting Their Credit Holders

Currently, many of our business models are shifting to meet the adjusted needs of our markets. Some of these models rely heavily on credit, which has many entrepreneurs losing sleep. However, creditors realize that if they want to succeed, their credit holders need to...
Top Gig Worker Platforms

Top Gig Worker Platforms

As a gig worker, you’re always hustling, especially now. In situations like this, it’s essential to think about how and where you communicate about your services. You may have a stellar profile on a social media page or freelance platform, but if that profile is on...
Make Your Gig Work Happen

Make Your Gig Work Happen

What to Do in the Gig Economy During COVID-19 The pandemic has critically hurt the gig economy. If you’re a freelancer or subcontractor, you know this all too well. However, as more industries reopen, the demand for these various gig services is resurfacing. But...
Fun Nutrition-Rich Meals for the Family

Fun Nutrition-Rich Meals for the Family

During this time, it can get old ordering through Uber Eats every week to ensure your family gets tasty nutritional meals. Instead, try making a fun and healthy dinner for your loved ones in your own kitchen. Here is a quick review of some of the fantastic meals Home...
TechRich Tips: Capabilities Statement

TechRich Tips: Capabilities Statement

Today’s tip is about… why a Capabilities Statement is so IMPORTANT!  I often get the question from clients that I coach – “Why is a Capabilities Statement so important?” And I respond, “When you apply for a job, do you provide your resume?” A...
Creating the Best Video Conference

Creating the Best Video Conference

Working remotely entails a fair share of challenges, including conferencing. In person, your voice and body language easily convey your message to your peers. However, videoconferencing makes it challenging to convey the same energy, and technical difficulties can...

June Newsletter 2020

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Relationship Tips and Tricks

Relationship Tips and Tricks

Being in a relationship is a beautiful thing, and naturally, you want to share your entire life with your significant other. However, if you and your partner are also in a business relationship, make sure you’re balancing both sides. With these tricks, you’ll...
Stand Out With Your Twitter Presence

Stand Out With Your Twitter Presence

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are continually expanding their advertising tools, and properly utilizing them is a full-time job. To ensure you’re making the most out of your Twitter presence, here is what you need to know. Stay...
The Office Tools to Boost Productivity

The Office Tools to Boost Productivity

As we’re adjusting to a new home office, our surroundings may create an assortment of distractions. Think about the little things that eat away at your day, like attempting to find hard copies of documents and charging your phone, Here are some of the best tools to...
Marketing Trends in 2020

Marketing Trends in 2020

It’s an exciting time for every aspect of business, including marketing. In light of recent events, some companies have to completely overhaul their advertising strategies to meet the shifting demands of their clients. However, by addressing these trends now, you...
Boosting Company Morale During COVID-19

Boosting Company Morale During COVID-19

At the moment, being a company leader can be extremely anxiety-inducing since anything you say sets a tone for the entire company. You want to be positive while also providing an authentic message to your staff. With the following strategies, you’ll be able to...
An Easy, Lucrative and Fun Business

An Easy, Lucrative and Fun Business

There are two ways to run any type of business… First, there’s the traditional way, which makes running a business Hard, Annoying, Lame and Frustrating (H.A.L.F.®) This was the way I was doing it when I first started out. And if you’re constantly struggling to keep...
Did you know this fact about connection?

Did you know this fact about connection?

You may not know this by looking at my life now, but I’ve struggled with chemical and behavioral addictions my whole life… When I was 18 years old, in my worst state, I weighed 105 pounds from freebasing cocaine daily. In order to save my life, I moved away to live in...
What to Ask Your Insurance Provider

What to Ask Your Insurance Provider

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly posed significant challenges for small business owners, forcing them to confront various uncertainties, including insurance coverage issues. Navigating these complexities and ensuring financial stability has become a top priority...
Different Ways To Get Groceries and Save

Different Ways To Get Groceries and Save

It’s Easy. It’s Safe. It Saves. Having groceries delivered to your home or ordering ahead with curbside pick-up is part of the new normal these days. Many stores have made changes to help you safely shop for food and other essential products during this...
Government Small Business Assistance Programs

Government Small Business Assistance Programs

Right now, many companies in our entrepreneurial community are scaling back or re-evaluating their business models. However, federal assistance programs for small business owners are available, such as the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster...
Managing Reopening During COVID-19

Managing Reopening During COVID-19

Right now, companies are exploring their options for reopening. For some, even with all the government assistance, their success and their staff’s livelihoods depend on it. At the same time, their staff’s safety is a concern since they can’t afford...