Business Ownership

How to Develop Effective Time Management Skills

by Michael Wilson on July 25, 2010

In my coaching experience, there are a few key components to success that come up again and again.  One of the biggest keys is developing effective time management skills. Time management is the holy grail of the home business person.  All of my clients want to accomplish more, and be more deliberate with their time [...]

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Are You Living a Purpose Driven Life?

by Michael Wilson on July 21, 2010

Take a moment and remember what you hoped for when you started your career, many years ago. I bet you a bagel that you didn’t think you’d end up where you are now. I’d bet a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese AND an orange juice that you imagined something meaningful, something important, something significant [...]

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The Power of Outsourcing

by Michael Wilson on April 6, 2010

One of the most powerful tips for people just starting in their internet business is also one that beginners rarely practice–outsourcing. Often, when people start their internet business, they do it on a shoestring.  Let’s be honest–we have all seen dozens of e-books and free reports that proclaim that you can start your business for [...]

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Writing an effective business plan is easier than you think and is not too much for even a one-person business to handle.  And I can show you how to write a business plan and show you an easy business plan template to get started. There, I’ve said it – that’s the heart of my message [...]

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Cash Flow is King – Especially in Business Startups

by Michael Wilson on September 17, 2009

I had my most recent ‘cash flow‘ lessons in my real estate business.  We all know about how tough that market has been the last year or two – a real housing crisis. But what does the housing crisis have to do with cash flow and what does either of them have to do with [...]

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Start a Business – Become Indispensable at Work

by Michael Wilson on July 13, 2009

I just read an article in the paper about keeping your job by making yourself more valuable at work.  And I have to tell you that I fully support the idea. Before I start in with my perspective of making yourself more valuable, here’s a link to the article I read: “How to Be Indispensable [...]

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I Started a Second Career – You Can Too!

by Michael Wilson on June 3, 2009

I had always wanted to own a business and I finally took the leap several years ago.  Ah, the joy … Oh, the hard work and long hours!  It wasn’t really the hard work that was challenging, I’m a self starter and hard worker.  It was the unknown factors that kept popping up.  I had [...]

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Welcome All Home Based Business Owners

by Michael Wilson on June 3, 2009

Thanks for visiting my blog.  I’ve been a small business owner for many years now and really enjoy the independence, freedom, and financial return. I’ve started this blog to help other business owners get started or discover how to really grow their business.  I know about the challenges of starting a business … and I [...]

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