This blog post has been authored by Susan Fessenden, ProfitLogics

Whether you want to start a business or grow a business, one thing is clear: You have to be willing to put yourself out there if you want brand recognition.I’m not a millennial (clearly) so I haven’t been broadcasting every aspect of my life out into the world since I was 10. Up until 2 month ago, my Facebook Profile was still super locked down with only a few aspects of my life or values expressed. And then, I made a decision to change things up.I realized that if I want to help thousands of small businesses grow, survive, and thrive, I would have to be more accessible and let more people get to know me. But this was very uncomfortable at first. People I’ve dated and ex-employers would all have access to see my life – where I’m living, what I’m doing, what I look like. Yikes. I had to do a big ‘Woosahh’ to overcome this discomfort. But beyond that, I would have to …

This blog post has been authored by Cat Janisko, The Confidence CEO

You're Never Too Old

Today, we’re talking about one of the most overused adult phrases that I absolutely *hate.* Like really-- these five words are enough to make my blood boil, and, in my field, I hear them on repeat every day from person to person.

Wanna know the five words? Maybe you’ve even said them yourself in the past...

I’m too old for that.

I cringe even having to write it! It baffles me because it’s an excuse people use to *talk themselves out* of doing something they actually, so badly want to do!

I’m too old to start my own business. I’m too old to be a parent.

I’m too old to run a marathon.

I’m too old to compete in a pageant.

Self limitations like this are instant confidence blocks. We convince ourselves to believe that what’s, in all reality, possible (even if it takes s…

This blog post has been authored by Jacqueline Relke, The JW Method - JW Consulting Inc.

WORKING FROM HOME CAN BE A PRODUCTIVITY KILLER. JAC HAS COMPOSED 7 HACKS TO MAKE YOUR WORK FROM HOME DAYS AS PRODUCTIVE AS YOUR WORK IN OFFICE DAYS!

1. GET DRESSED & READY IN THE AMYes, working from your PJs sounds like the dream but let me be the first to tell you if you feel lazy you will not be productive. Even if this means changing into Lululemons, a sports bra and a cropped tee (me right now), it makes the world of a difference. Dress up to Show up!

2. STAY OUT OF BEDAgain, working from bed sounds like the dream … But did you ever really think you would be productive? Negative. Set up a designated working space and show up to it every morning as if you were commuting into the office (with a coffee in hand).

3. KEEP YOUR NORMAL WORK ROUTINE & S…

This blog post has been authored by Paula Marie, The EbonyBizDiva

5 Reasons Your Business Needs To be On Pinterest

*Training Professionals To Market Their Brands On Pinterest, One Pin At A Time!

I am so excited about my new workshop. Paula's Pinterest Pivot. Let me tell you why you not only need to be involved in my Paula's Pinterest Pivot Online Course, but why Pinterest should be added to your businesses marketing strategy as whole.Did you know that Pinterest is the 3rd largest search engine in the world? That's right, behind Google and behind YouTube, there's Pinterest. That means that if you're not on Pinterest, you need to be. With over 300 million monthly users (and growing) on Pinterest, I'm pretty sure you're gonna be able to find a client that's looking for the products and the services that you offer. But if you're not on Pinterest for them to find you, how are you gonna connect?

Plus Pinter…

This blog post has been authored by Britni Zandbergen-Karel, 8 Organics

We are purpose-built to be in perfect health and have total well-being.

Our immune systems are powerful bumper guards and shields of protection against all forms of negativity.

When there is disease in the body, mind or spirit, it is because we have forgotten our purpose. This forgetting causes imbalances in the system. Faulty information begins to be transmitted to our cells, and when there are too many imbalances and faulty information in our system, weakness and sickness can occur.

The intelligence of every cell in the body is beyond fathomable. Just as an acorn has all the intelligence within it to grow into a mighty oak tree, so too does every cell in our body. Your body has the Natural Intelligence within it to spread vitality, protection, and yes, perfect health.

In Ayurveda, we do not recognize “supplements” or “…

This blog post has been authored by Luana Ribeira, Luana Ribeira

You have the power to be able to unleash your message on a global scale and to call your people into your space. It’s right there waiting for you to tap into it.

Here are 5 reasons to get featured in the media with your business:

Build trust and authority

The biggest barrier to come between you and more sales for your business is trust. Your potential clients have got to believe that you can help them. By getting into mainstream media and being endorsed by people and brands that they already recognise, you are instantly claiming your place as the authority on your topic.

More money

A comment that my clients typically get from potential clients is “I thought your prices would be much higher, being a celebrity coach”. Being called a celebrity always makes them giggle – they are coaches & entrepreneurs who have an im…

This blog post has been authored by Nicky Thompson, Sexual Energy Coach for Women in Business

Writing about orgasms and vibrators is not something that came easily to me. However, I knew I had to write this because I WISH someone had written about this years ago so I could have read it and taken some action as it truly did change my life. This is the story that started me on my own sexual journey in my mid 30’s and is also what started my business of sexual energy coaching for women.

Before I get into all of the juicy details I want to fill you in on where my life was at when I took on this challenge. I was exhausted. I had 3 young children. I was a young mum but I felt like I had aged several decades from having 3 children. My body was unrecognisable from pregnancy, child birth, lack of sleep, surgeries, and general lack of care and maintenance. I had little energy and interest to take care of myself and would often jus…

This blog post has been authored by Anne-Marie Ianko, Iris Writing International

The online activities of a business are an intrinsic part of its brand image. Nowadays, any business worth its salt has a website and a social media page. In fact, your potential customers might even doubt your credibility if you don’t have a functioning website. But merely creating web pages is not enough. You have to upload fresh content regularly to stay relevant to your target audience as well as search engines.

However, many businesses want to spend the bare minimum on content, and they are happy to hire run-of-the-mill content creators. It is easy to find services that would churn a huge amount of content within a small budget. However, will the deluge of irrelevant or copycat content contribute to your sales growth? It may not be obvious to you immediately, when you are busy uploading several blog posts with strategically placed …

This blog post has been authored by Toni Bubb, Creative & Impact Consultant

“When the soul needs to both feel grounded and free. That is the Rootless Soul.”

We often hear people using the term free spirit to describe their “hippie-like” or uncommitted friends -- ones who beat to their own drum, freely wander and are fearlessly independent. Those who follow their heart. Having been called a free spirit my entire life, I’ve recognized both envy and cheer from those who frivolously throw the term at me. Whether it’s because of my traveling ways, multiple interests, or evolving soul, I’ve realized deep down the feeling of being free is what each and every person is really craving.

OK, I hear you if you think that sounds a little fluffy. At the end of the day though, I am here to keep it real. People just want to KNOW FOR SURE. They are always seeking answers, trying to figure others out, but little do they know…

This blog post has been authored by Scarlet Vincent, Zane Digital Marketing Pte Ltd

If you are not sure how to get followers on Instagram and build brand authority in your niche, I’m going to show you how to increase your Instagram followers organically so that you can have higher engagement, build trust with potential clients and get more sales.

By the end of this article, you will have the exact 5 steps I used to grow my account from 800 to 30000 followers in 10 months.

Step 1: Optimize Your Profile with KeywordsIt is very important to ensure that your profile can be found when people are looking for specific search terms. You can do this by changing your Instagram name to your job title or what you would like to be known as, instead of your name. Users are more likely to search for keywords because realistically, no one will search for my name if they don’t know who I am. For example, my Instagram name …