Marlee Ward

10 Things to Do In Your Business Before the Years End

by Marlee Ward December 19, 2011

It’s almost that time of year again! The time when people start resolving to change. Thinking about what the future holds. Promising to make this year better than the last. It’s inspiring, it’s hopeful, and it’s not something you should put off until 2012 actually hits. If you plan to make next year better than [...]

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3 Ways Showing Gratitude Helps You Build a Profitable Business

by Marlee Ward November 14, 2011

Think about the last time you did business with someone. Whether it was with a cashier in a retail store, a personal service provider, or online, how much gratitude did they show towards getting your business? Not very much, right? Personally, I’m appalled at the lack of gratitude that I see in the business world [...]

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Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Chick in Business

by Marlee Ward October 4, 2011

If you’re a woman in business for herself, or if you’re contemplating whether or not you should take the plunge, you should know there has never been a better time to be a woman in business – and you don’t have to take my word for it. According to a study conducted by the Center [...]

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How to Transform Prospects into Buyers – Instantly!

by Marlee Ward September 5, 2011

Business editor Marlee Ward shares simple strategies for building more trust with prospects in your business.

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Kick Overwhelm To The Curb – Now!

by Marlee Ward August 2, 2011

Marlee shares a four step process for eliminating overwhelm in your business and life.

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10 Simple Steps for Experiencing More Success in Your Business

by Marlee Ward July 5, 2011

Wouldn’t it be great if there really were just ten simple steps to success? Well, we all know it doesn’t really work that way. That said, what follows are ten simple things that we can do to tip the scales of success in our favor. 1. Have specific goals. When it comes to success you [...]

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5 Ways to Take a Break from Your Business for Even Better Results

by Marlee Ward June 1, 2011

If you truly love what you do it is easy to “forget” that you’re working. And even if you’re not crazy about your work or your business (in which case we really should talk), exterior motivators can cause us to overwork ourselves without notice. Unfortunately, failing to take a proper break from your business is [...]

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How To Sell Without Selling

by Marlee Ward May 1, 2011

A few weeks ago I was walking through Home Depot looking for light bulbs when I incidentally locked eyes with a gentleman carrying a clipboard, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and tie. Immediately, my salesman radar went up. Frantically, I looked for a place to escape, but it was already too late. Salesman: “Excuse me [...]

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Is Your Business Where You Want It To Be Right Now?

by Marlee Ward April 1, 2011

By Marlee Ward. The 5 key areas every business owner should evaluate to make sure their business is on track.

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Six Super FREE Tools That Belong in Your Business Toolkit

by Marlee Ward March 23, 2011

When it comes to managing your business expenses keeping your overhead low is essential. And when it comes to keeping your overhead low, what’s better than having valuable FREE tools at your disposal? So, because it’s March and “Money Matters,” the following are six amazing FUH-REE tools that you can use to manage and grow [...]

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How to Build a Business When You’re Broke

by Marlee Ward March 1, 2011

You’ve probably heard the expression “it takes money to make money,” because with every startup endeavor, come startup costs. When I first started exploring entrepreneurship, I had this notion that I had to get a loan to start a business.

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Do You *Really* Love Your Business?

by Marlee Ward February 14, 2011

Well, do you? Business coach Marlee Ward shares four tips to help women entrepreneurs love their businesses more.

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Do You Make this Dangerous Business Mistake?

by Marlee Ward February 1, 2011

Wake up the kids. Get to work. Conduct a meeting. Check your e-mails. Do some marketing. Make some sales. [intlink id="2962" type="post"]Write a blog post[/intlink]. Go to the gym. Stop by the store. Make some dinner. Settle your household. And, if you’re lucky – get to bed at a decent hour. It’s the ever-charged lifestyle [...]

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Your Business in 2011: A Plan For Success

by Marlee Ward January 1, 2011

7 Tips for Doubling Your Business Success in 2011 It goes without saying that 2010 has proved to be a challenging year for many small business entrepreneurs. Despite that fact, economists are saying that the Great Recession actually ended 18 months ago. According to the numbers, the U.S. economy is growing again (albeit by a [...]

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