Archive - January 2003

1. Think Big, Nicole Shields

   "When we are marketing ourselves, we sometimes forget about how much we know and who might be interested in learning from us. We tend to focus on the same methods, markets and style we have always used - and we tend to always get the same results…"

2. Intuition Blocked? Question Authority, Cathy Goodwin

   "I never pasted a 'Question Authority' sticker on my car in the sixties, but I could use one now.

   "Authority figures can be particularly strong blocks to intuition because it is easy to say, 'They must know! After all, they're certified,' or, 'they have credentials…'"

3. Money Tips: Overcoming Financial Anxiety, Todd A. Williams

   "When the term financial planning is used many people get a sick and sinking feeling. Like math anxiety, financial anxiety can be debilitating. Below are some tips to help alleviate your money anxiety…"

4. Use Your Unique Abilities To Shake The World, Wendy Hearn

   "I awoke to the feeling of being shook and felt scared because I didn't know what was happening. It later transpired that we had experienced an earthquake. As I reflected on this occurrence and my feelings at the time, for me, it was a metaphor for shaking up our lives. What do I mean by shaking up our lives? I mean taking the opportunity to really go for our dreams or to take that leap of faith, that step that feels huge. Most people don't take the opportunity to shake or change their world, or even their own environment, such as work, family or community…"

5. Five Ways To Promote Your Unique Business Identity, Brett Krkosska

   "'Where's the Beef?' These words became a national catch phrase in the mid 1980's and catapulted the Wendy's hamburger chain into the limelight as a major player in fast food sales. Wendy's credits the 'Where's the Beef' ad campaign with a 31% jump in sales and a 24% boost in year-end profits…"