Small Town Solo Professional Lawyers and Your Options

Many lawyers are cutting costs due to competition. Yes, even lawyers have competition these days even though they seem to have an unlimited number of people to sue. This is because there are so many lawyers each year graduating from Law School and despite what you think the Bar Exam is really a piece of cake; lawyers just complain about it to make you think they are smart.

Mastermind Alliances to Further Your Career

Every business leader needs to develop his or her own Mastermind Alliance. The important benefits received are several, including synergistic solution problem solving, synergistic networking and a confidential sounding board that too many executives today do not enjoy.

Get Your Office Schedule Back on Track

It's easy to let things slip over the summer - after all the weather's far too nice to be indoors organising your office! However, the reality is when you do settle back into working after a break unless your office is organised you spend more time looking for files, business cards, papers, etc. than you do on income-generating activities. It's a lot of wasted time! Use my tips below and get your office schedule back on track.

11 Steps To Rainmaking Success

Even if you have just hung out your shingle or just started your business, you can become a hugely successful rainmaker by becoming a recognized authority in your field. Think that sounds impossible? Not at all. Learn an easy system that can turn you into the most sought after member in your profession.

15 Simple Ideas To Promote Your Small Business or Practice

Many small steps can lead to huge results when it comes to marketing your small business or professional practice. Here are 15 ideas almost any business can do in one day to bring in new clients.

How Effective is Your Sales Cycle?

If you are an independent professional or small business owner providing services, here is a simple four step sales process you can use to close more sales and expand your business.

Three Keys to Developing a Personal Brand

Personal Branding can be the most powerful tool for success in your self-marketing toolkit. Here are three key things you need to develop a strong personal brand.

5 Ideas A Day

Transform your business or professional practice with continual, small improvements. Learn how to come up with 5 ideas a day to improve all aspects of your business, from marketing to employee management. Over time, the cumulative effect of these 5 ideas a day will completely revolutionize your business.

Turn Your Business Into A Lead Generating Machine

In order to grow, your number one priority must always be to generate new leads for new clients and new business. Without a constant flow of leads, all your efforts will never be leveraged beyond the number of hours you put in each week. Find out how to create new leads and make your business a manchine to produce more leads.

Corporate America vs. Freelancing - Are You Cut Out to Leave Security Behind?

You're ready to ditch Corporate America, but is the Freelance life right for you? Read this article and find out!

How To Set Your Fees

This article takes a look at how to set your fees for personal training (or any other service-based professional). It guides you through the key steps to ensure you set your fees at a rate that suits you.

5.5 Ways to Improve Your Business… RIGHT NOW!

Every business owner wants to succeed. Here are 5.5 things you can do to see almost immediate results.

Boxing at Madison Square Garden

As I came out of the dark and dirty subway station at 32nd Street and Eighth Ave in New York City- I could see Madison Square Garden. In front of the building a line of yellow taxi cabs were parked against the curb. One after another they took their passengers, and then sped off into traffic as if running in a NASCAR race. I walked past the two policemen guarding the media entrance and entered the building. I needed to get to the fifth floor, arena level, for a Heavyweight Championship boxing match being held that night.