The short of it is, you never know what’s coming and you should be prepared to be blindsided by almost anything (like an entire year that feels like a Sci-Fi Thriller Comedy). There will always be setbacks one way or another. We can let those push us down or propel us forward.

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Build A Blueprint For A Successful Business in 2021

As a woman with power, you should be mindful of how you wield it. Even as just a woman someone looks up to, you have more to do with their self-perception than you may think. This kind of behavior will influence everyone else you do business with, from partners to employees. You never know how many people will be inspired and motivated by your actions!

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How to Empower Women Small Business Owners

We can achieve more than what we confine ourselves to. Take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Getting a good sense of where everything is at in your business will assist you in propelling your goals even further.

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End Of The Year Encouragement

When it comes to starting your business there’s probably a couple of reasons why you want to – additional income, better ours, more control, etc. But the one thing that everyone has before starting their business is a passion for what they do.

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Identify What You Love

How we handle challenges says a lot about who we are as people and how we run our businesses. If you’re the type of person to ignore a problem until it goes away you may not be the person who has a plan for everything. Maybe you’re the opposite and you feel the need to address every issue but face problems with control when things don’t go your way. There’s a midpoint somewhere in there but how do we find it? How do we confidently say, “I got this.” and also know when we need to let something go?

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How We Face Challenges

Not feeling the confidence you so desperately need? Look in the mirror (this may have to happen in baby steps or with the support of someone you trust), and say “I love you”. Yes, it sounds silly but in time, it works.

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Gale Paige on How to Love Your Business

Your mindset is based on your beliefs, which have been influenced by your past experiences. From the world, we live in, to who raised us. These things shape our perception. Your mindset operates primarily on a subconscious level.

That can both benefit you, and harm you, especially in business.

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Shift Your Mindset

When we get around to this time of year, we begin to look back on our year. Especially this year, we have a lot to reflect on. Things might look different from person to person.

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Reflecting On Your Year

It’s important that you know what you’re striving for in your marketing strategy so you can fully focus on it. Stick to something you know you’re able to commit to but also don’t be afraid to put in the time and effort. Trust me, it does pay off.

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5 Tips for Marketing Your Business On Social Media

This one is for all you daily grinders out there who are ready to jump in to really owning your branding and making sure you’re heard and seen. I hear so often an entire list of concerns and fears from clients. In this post, I’m taking a sec to get real with you and dispel all the negativity and doubts you might be carrying around with you.

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