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Super Short Guide To Writing Your Own Personal Policies Manual

August 30, 2011 by Tanya Smith 5 Comments

I love writing about tools and systems and branding and such. But sometimes it's about getting back to the basics. There have been times in my life and in my business I have compromised boundaries for simply the possibility of making more money or being more successful. More often than not, when the choice is not grounded and aligned with my core values, something goes awry. One thing I have learned over time is that I will never regret … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal Growth & Development Tagged With: career advice, critical success factors, Goal Setting, manage time, Personal Growth & Development, purpose

3 Ways I Miserably Failed With My Program Launch (And How You Can Learn From It)

July 25, 2011 by Tanya Smith 2 Comments

I often tell my friends online that I’m not great, but I’m on the way – just like you. In the process of learning and growing my own business, I often share stories of my own personal experiences and things that happened that hopefully will help you grow your business and promote your brand in the right way. Recently there was a program that I wanted to promote in a certain way and there were three things that caused me to not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business Acumen For Solopreneurs Tagged With: business systems, critical success factors, Goal Setting, Mindset, Personal Growth & Development

Goals Are Not the Answer

April 18, 2011 by Tanya Smith Leave a Comment

At the beginning of the year, I know you were probably in the fray of people who were gung-ho about setting up new goals. You were excited because hey, it’s a new year, a chance to start over, blah blah blah. Oh, and I was in that group too. Not that I’m saying there is anything at all wrong with goal-setting. Setting goals, in fact, is critical to the success of most people. There is only a very small percentage of people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal Growth & Development Tagged With: critical success factors, Goal Setting, Personal Growth & Development, Positive Thinking

Can Setting Good Boundaries Destroy Your (Brand) Relationships?

March 4, 2011 by Tanya Smith Leave a Comment

One of my clients the other day talked about how it’s tough to set boundaries for herself. We were looking through my recent post of Top 10 Business Systems. I think that applies to just about every service provider I know, especially when you are first starting out. So the question is – can you effectively set boundaries without destroying your professional brand? Hear what I have to say about that: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Client Relationship Management Tagged With: business tips, Client Relationship Management, Personal Branding for Business, Personal Growth & Development

How to Write An Online Brand Marketing Plan

January 31, 2011 by Tanya Smith Leave a Comment

Creating a branding strategy is probably the last thing on the mind of a solo business owner when they are juggling so many different things. BUT I promise you it can be the one thing that turns your business around from lackluster to golden. I often have people ask what it takes to put together a branding strategy. So in today’s post I’m going to give you a 7 step formula for developing your own brand marketing plan. Mine is 33 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Marketing Your Brand, Online Marketing Resources, Personal Branding Tagged With: career advice, critical success factors, Goal Setting, marketing, online identity, Personal Branding for Business, Personal Growth & Development, target market

#3.5 – Branding Mistakes Made by New Solopreneurs

January 14, 2011 by Tanya Smith Leave a Comment

What do you think about branding mistake #3.5? What position have you strategically chosen for your personal brand? Similar Posts: 3 Top Personal Brand Mistakes That Kill Your Chance of a Promotion – #1 4 P’s to Understanding How to Effectively Promote Your Brand 3 Top Personal Brand Mistakes That Kill Your Chance of a Promotion – #3 #1 – Branding Mistakes Made By New Solopreneurs #2 – Branding Mistakes Made By … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal Growth & Development Tagged With: critical success factors, job promotion, Personal Branding for Business, Personal Growth & Development

The 4 Parts of a Fabulous Personal Brand Statement

January 3, 2011 by Tanya Smith Leave a Comment

I often hear the question, “how do I develop a personal brand statement?” and my answer stays the same most of the time. A strong personal brand statement can be one of the best tools you can have and certainly one of the most critical ones for your branding and marketing toolkit, whether you are a business owner, or a professional working for someone else. There are certain components that are variable and others that are pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal Growth & Development Tagged With: career advice, Client Relationship Management, online identity, Personal Branding for Business, Personal Growth & Development, purpose

Click of the Week: Tool for Podcasting

December 16, 2010 by Tanya Smith Leave a Comment

Take a look at this new click of the week where you can deliver short audio bytes to your audience in an abbreviated podcast. Visit www.cinchcast.com. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Online Tools for Business Tagged With: online identity, online tools, Personal Growth & Development