When I was talking to a member of my community at one of my recent Big Table events, he asked me: How do you and your partners hit so many home runs? Now, he was obviously talking about “business home runs.” …
What Would You Do If You Had To Start Over?
I host monthly #AskLoral webinars and I get this question at least 3 or 4 times every month: “What would you do if you had to start over? No money, no credit, no network?” The frequency of this question always fascinates me…
Your Real Problem Is Not Time – It’s Energy
Most of you don’t have a time management problem…you have an energy management problem. Let me explain: I recently met a woman at one of my coaching seminars in Calgary who told me the reason why she wasn’t accomplishing more of what she wanted was because she had an issue with time management. I told her, “No, you don’t. I’m so sick of people talking about time management. If one more person tells you to find a better way to balance your schedule, get rid of them.”
The Truth About “Working For Yourself”
Let me tell you something: running a business – a legitimate business – is TOUGH. Those who tell you any different are lying.
Lessons From My Dad
My dad, Jim, was born in Nebraska. He was a simple man. A farmer. A hard worker. Before passing, my father instilled in me one of the core lessons I teach today: The 3 D’s. Decision, Determination and Disqualification.
Perfection Is Poverty
“Perfection is poverty.” This is one of my favorite entrepreneur mantras…and one I see far too many entrepreneurs fall victim to.
If Money Talked, Would You Listen?
For those of us that didn’t grow up in the lap of luxury, the fact is relatively few will ever experience it. Heck, I grew up on a farm & Nebraska and it took unlearning years of an ‘old-school’ mindset around money before I could achieve true wealth.
#FinancialFreedomFriday
Why I HAD To Say NO…
One of my signature mottos is, “Say YES! and figure out how.” I’m known around the world for it… But one of the most important moments in my life was when I said “NO.” I HAD to say no.
How Do I start a Business
For anyone looking to start a business as a way to bring in more income, there are a lot of things that need to be considered beforehand. There is a reason that so many business that are started end up going under within an extremely short period of time, and that is because they are not generating the success they were expected to. The reason for this often comes down to poor planning; so, in order to decrease your risk of failing before you start a new business, it is highly recommended that you plan out all of the most important aspects of your fledgling company and have a general battle plan for you to follow to give your business the best chance of success in the long run.
Before you start a business, you’ll want to first make sure you understand the industry and niche that your business will be a part of completely and fully. Check out the local competition online and see what their website looks like, find out how they are reaching out to their clients, and see what their social media presence looks like across multiple platforms. This will help will help you can an idea of what you are up against in terms of competition.
Once you have an idea of what the other local companies in your niche are offering to your customers, you need to sit down and answer the question honestly for yourself of whether or not you have anything new or unique to bring to the market and its consumers. If not, then starting the business you have in mind might not be the most beneficial idea for you. You need to be able to offer something new to your customers, whether it is a quicker service, a better quality product, or something new entirely that will make their lives easier or more enjoyable.
If, after all your research of your industry, you decide that starting a business is the right move for you, then good! After getting your business together, it’s time to make sure you hire only staff that are capable of meeting your expectations, and making sure you are reaching out to your targeted consumers effectively. You can do this through investing in online business through SEO and building your online presence effectively with social media, blogging, and many other means. If consumers are able to find you online, they are much more likely to buy your product or service.