Meaningful work has long been one of the important ways to feel good about oneself. Research has shown that the more roles people fill, the more sources of self-esteem they have.

But where work has traditionally been a source of self-esteem, that link is now endangered.

The one thing that is most likely to suffer damage in today’s workplace is precisely what most of us hope to get there—self-esteem. The modern workplace presents some formidable psychological hazards. Read more

In some circles, the term “self esteem” is sacred; in others, it’s treated almost as a profanity. Instead think of self-esteem as a mental muscle that must be developed and maintained through regular psychological workouts—or you will be vulnerable to depression and anxiety.

Liking yourself and what you do makes it easier to be productive—but self-esteem takes a beating in most jobs. All it takes is one snide remark to put a damper on your enthusiasm, so you’ve got to stoke your own fires to keep self-esteem high. Read more

For how much time most of us spend on the phone, it’s amazing how poor our phone skills can become if we are not improving our skills regularly. It’s especially important for those in sales where’s it’s a necessity for you be on the phone.

We all need a little inspiration and motivation sometimes to re-shape our attitudes and our actions, and keep us on the road to success. It’s time to be intentional about your phone sales.

To do that you must consider our phone sales tips when you are contacting your customers and prospects.

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At some point, most businesses require an in-depth look at their financial structure. An expansion project, low cash reserves or a jump in expenses can prompt you to conduct such an exercise.

One way to analyze your financial health and identify how it might be improved is by looking closely at your financial situation. Do You Know Yours?

Start by Assessing your Financial Situation.
Here’s how to do it, in 3 easy steps.

Lesson in Marketing 101 Inspired from Feedback after the Promo Robot Article.

Wake up Dave… It’s just a Novelty

That was the type of feedback we received over the last few Entrepreneurial Newsletters (emails).

They were about my comparisons with Promo the Smart Promotional Bot…. It seems I need to wake up and get real!

This week I read for the first time 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself:
Change Your Life Forever.
The Author of 100 Ways to Motivate Others Steve Chandler, again proves that sometimes the simplest ideas make the most sense.

Until you value your time more than you value your money, you will never be truly wealthy.

Most people look at their bank accounts with great attention and assess how much money they have to spend, to invest, and to give away… But, they don’t look at their time the same way, and end up wasting this incredibly valuable resource.

The three deadliest words in business are, “got a minute?”

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Somewhere along the way, many entrepreneurs forget to have fun with the business. After a while, you might get bogged down with details or you might get burned out. A lot of this happens because entrepreneurs are known for being workaholics.

But you know the saying: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This is true no matter who you are.

Too many entrepreneurs focus on the money at the expense of enjoying the process.

What’s More Important To YOU? Read more