This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Engracia Sleeswijk, ESleeswijk Consultancy

In the old days, messages were passed on by foot courier. This courier generally had to walk (or run depending on the message's urgency) for days to get the news across. His responsibility was then to wait for the answer to bring it back to the message's sender. The delivery of a message was subject to the carrier's speed and ability to protect the news until the task was completed. Although the courier was not included in composing the letter, he knew that his contribution was indispensable. On the other end, the receiver of the message was more focused on the content of the news than the one who delivered it.

Today we live in a time in which outward appearances contribute a lot to receiving and processing the message. Marketers have elevated this fact to a high level of art to packaging even the unpleasant things in …

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Jenna Garofalo, IN/EX METHOD

What a daunting title, right? Also the worst nightmare for an overachiever. I am a self-proclaimed overachiever and I know you are too or you wouldn’t have clicked on this. Out of curiosity and the googler that I am, I searched “characteristics of an overachiever.” Number one, self-neglect. That hit me somewhere between my unbalanced heart chakra and my gut!

So many times we aim, strive, and break our backs for greatness. New things are better things. I have to be better than the person next to me. I need to have something to show for my success. All thoughts that have run endless races around the mind of an overachiever. All thoughts that have caused those races to be a circular track with no exit in sight. Constantly reaching to ultimately achieve nothing. When an overachiever misses a win or an opportunity that can bring on shame.…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Irina Shehovsov, Reclaim Your Life

“Sometimes it takes a heartbreak to shake us awake and help us see we are worth so much more than we’re settling for.” – Mandy Hale

After being in a long term relationship for 5 years or more, you would feel lonely being by yourself. But fear not, that is a normal feeling to have. After all, you thought you had a family, being a good wife and a mom, now faced with uncertainty and pangs of self-worthiness. What you once knew, no longer applies, and you need to develop a new outlook. Often times we look for society, friends and family to dictate the rules we live by. We determine what is considered normal and what is wacky. Growing up, the idea of a family consisted of mom and dad and kids living together under one roof; divorced people were considered defaulted, void, someone who could not love anymore.

But break up ch…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Amy Wees, Amazing at Home E-Commerce Consulting

Someone recently asked me, “What’s your #1 piece of advice for someone looking to get started selling on Amazon?”My best advice for beginners just getting started selling online is to start with the end in mind.

There are many different business models to explore in e-commerce. Get familiar with all of the options and the risks and rewards to each, as well as how each model aligns with your personal goals will help you decide which model to start with.

Ask yourself, “What do I want to get out of my experience selling online?” Do you want to build something you can sell or do you need money right now? Do you want to dip your toe and learn the process or dive deep into higher quantities and bigger risks for potentially bigger rewards down the line?

Here’s a basic introduction to the most popular m…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Paige Marie, Your Lightspace

In a world full of noise — especially online, it’s so important to stand out if you want to level-up and get serious about growing your conscious business. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, freelancer, service provider, having a Signature Offer will help you stand out, eliminate competition and make more money. How? read on.

I was recently asked, “who needs a signature offer?”

And while I could easily say “everyone needs a signature offer”, I don’t think that’s necessarily true.

Not everyone will have a signature offer because not everyone is trying to elevate their brand and become THE go-to specialist within their niche for that thing they do.

FIRST OF ALL, WHAT IS A SIGNATURE OFFER?I define “Signature Offer” as the unique expression of how you facilitate transformation within your clients 

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This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Heather Jones, Heather Jones Creative

There are many, many reasons that you may be thinking about a new website for your small business- but here are 5 signs you need a new website.1. You don't have a websiteThis is the ‘captain obvious' sign, but you'd be surprised at how many small business owners can relate to this one. A prime example of this is if you started a side hustle or hobby for fun, and then it turned into a money making business. Whether you're currently operating from word of mouth or your personal facebook page- it's time to invest in what will be your greatest business asset.Whether you DIY from a website template, hire a designer, or learn how to do it on your own with some help, it's definitely time to up your website game.2. You're running your business from your social media pagesNothing looks more unprofessional that selli…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Tineke Rensen, Powerful Business Academy

When it comes to finding new leads for your business, many female entrepreneurs are struggling to create a consistent flow of leads. And it does not need to be this way. Finding leads can be easy when you follow these guidelines.

Continuity pays off.

First of all creating leads should be something that you, your team, or automation give time to daily. You constantly need to be out there to make sure that you work on getting leads daily.

This can be through:

live or online networkingpaid advertisingemail marketingfunnel marketingreaching out to people onlineor any other method you might use

You should only stop searching for leads when your business gets too busy and you are unable to handle the constant flow of new clients anymore. This is a reason to start hiring people to delegate tas…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Cassidy Arbeli, Unburden Your Business

WHAT STAGE ARE YOU IN?

There are 4 stages to how a CEO begins to grow a team and what they spend their time doing. If you don't work on moving up in the stages you usually get stuck in the doing and deciding cycle. Meaning you do all the work, decide to hire people, then spend your day deciding for them, and now you fire them all to just do it yourself. You then start to get overwhelmed and decide it's time to hire people again. Anyone else feel this before?

DOING- are you doing all the work in your business and basically have created an employee job for yourself? you get to a point where you end up doing all the work and start to feel like it's time to hire someone/some people to help you or do the work instead?

DECIDING- you are now not doing much more work but have a team constantly coming to you and …

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Tracey Hall, Ethical Direct Sellers Association

Is your warm market the best place to start for your Network Marketing business?

In Network Marketing we are told to do a list, think of who is in our warm market that we can talk to blah blah blah, I call bullshit on this.

YES, I know I am just poo pooing advice given by so many leaders but guess what in this day and age people are very savvy and remember there is Dr Google too.

My disclaimer is I have done this too, I have gotten the list out but it didn’t resonate with me at all.

Time to shake it all up in Network Marketing

That is why I am saying it now, it is time to try something different to get quality or qualified team or customers.

It has always been my motto to “Don’t Quit”, however something keeps popping up all the time and I wanted to share with you Wo…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Kelly O'Neil, Innovate Media Services

Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” I could not agree more.

Strategic partnerships are absolutely vital to usher your business into the next echelon. It’s important to remember, though, if your businesses aren’t a good match, partnering can end up being a colossal waste of time and energy, so it needs to fit like a glove.

You may be asking yourself, “how do I vet potential strategic partners to ensure they are worthy of working with?”

I’ve spent years functioning as a “matchmaker” for business, facilitating introductions, networking, and providing referrals. What I’ve learned is that there are three crucial qualifications that, if met, will ensure a fruitful 2-way partnership.

1. Values– Like any good relationship, va…