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06
Aug
Happy Birthday to me …

September 2009 will mark the one year anniversary of my business! Since they say 50% of businesses do not survive their first year I view this as a major accomplishment.

As the 1yr mark approaches I am finding myself reflecting on how my business has evolved.

When I began I only knew that I loved designing websites. Coming from a corporate past where your job description is fairly specific, I soon learned that I was in for a shock. I had no experience or vision in the areas of marketing, bookkeeping, business plans, networking or any of the other hat required by small business owners. I simply wanted to design websites.

Yet as the year progress I learned. Now, as I look to the future, I do have a vision for marketing, bookkeeping, business plans and networking along with designing websites. I can see how I want to grow my business. None of this would have been possible without the relationship I developed with my business coach and networking group.

Having your own business is a lot of work. It comes with ups and downs and lots of uncertainty. But if you work with others, believe in yourself & continue to learn you will succeed.

I wish a happy 1st birthday to my business and all the other turning one this year!

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28
Jul
Pushing beyond your comfort zone

Have you ever had a task that you knew you should do but for some reason fear was a road block?

For me the task was Video Testimonials. Now this may not sound like a big deal – especially to those who have crossed the hurdle but for me it was a real stresser.

I knew I needed to do it. A Video Testimonial is ten times more powerful that a written one. Yet fear kept me frozen. In my case it was the fear of imposing.

This past week I decided to bite the bullet. With a business partner I knew well I decided that we were going to go through this together. At first we were both unsure and promised each other that nothing would be posted with out the approval of the other. Then I turned my camera on. My little Cannon Powershot. We each took turns stating our name, our business and how the other person’s business impacted our own.

Wow! It was so easy. It took 20 seconds each and when we were done we each had a great testimonial for or site. Success! A hurdle crossed. It was so empowering to succeed.

So my advice – Go for it – Push beyond your comfort zone – and if necessary – Take a friend along for the ride … who know – you might both win

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