Increase Productivity In The New Year- 3 Great Tips!

As the year draws to a close, it is a time of reflection and of anticipation.  We reflect on all that has happened this year – our failures as well as our successes.  The wise business owner will analyze this data and begin to prepare for a new year, a year of more productivity and success than we ever thought possible!

I have some tips for you as you contemplate a new year:

1. Don’t wait until the end of the year to assess, analyze and make course corrections.  I’ve mentioned this before, but instead of Continue reading »

Business Success Is Based On Action

Success is a choice that you declare with your actions, not your words. There are many people doing  outstanding things and experiencing success that we may think of as lucky, or in the right place and the right time. I believe we make our own luck and that we can become lucky by spending a great deal of our time in preparation for the success we desire.

What does preparation of success really look like? It starts with a priority project and ends with Continue reading »

Be More Productive – Social Media Is Not A Time Trap

How much time do you waste on socisl media? Building your network online is very valusble if you plan out your time and stick to the schedule. Social networking online can get s bad rap, but it is just one of many business strategies to use that increase your online presence and brand awareness. Being productive with your time online will allow you to spend more time on direct income producing activities. It all starts with a vision of what you would like to create, and it ends with taking consistent action.

One way to spend less time online is to set a schedule and use Continue reading »

How To Start Your Month Off With a Better Productivity Plan

Each month we have an opportunity to have a better buiness. We can set a goal to have more balance and  to make a larger income. Each month we start anew and can improve on the results we experienced the month before. The opportunity is there for each day and each week, but it is the start of a new month that has the most energy for change and growth. We have 12 months each year to expand who we are and how we think. How will this month be different then last month? In what ways would you like to change? What have you been meaning to do but have continued to put off? This month can be different, this month can be better, it is your choice.

To be more productive this month then you were last month will take a Continue reading »

Welcome!!

Hey there!! Welcome to my action habits blog. I am really excited to share with you the ideas that I run across, read about or come up with all by myself. I am thrilled you are here!! Please comment and share with me what you think about the different posts.. your feedback is much needed if I am going to be the best me I can be!! Thank you!!

I am fairly new online and really having fun with learning all about technology and having an online presence, which is a new passion of mine. I have been a business coach and consultant for over 7 years and I am currently reinventing myself so I can be more of my fullest potential!!

I have been traveling the world for the last few years with my husband and best friend and just completely loving my life!! This picture of me was taken in Greece while we lived there last year for a few months. I learned how much I value freedom and flexibility. I also learned there is a price for that and we pay with the currency of discipline and responsibility. Everyday we have the opportunity to earn and deserve our lifestyle by the action we take in continuing to move our businesses forward, regardless of where we are!

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I wish you all the success you desire! Don’t just dream about it, Take Action!!

A Thriving Business – Referrals From Satisfied Customers

Business may be good, but it can always be better. One way to serve more people and get more clients is by referrals. Word of mouth is great for business and also good for the bottom line. What would your business look like if you could double your customer base? With the right attention to detail you can increase your business with the help of your current satisfied customers. This will be a focus of mine in the new year and here are some of my ideas to take action on:

1. Build a stronger sense of community among Continue reading »

Marketing Inspiration For The Holiday’s

The Internet, T.V. and radio ads have been working overtime for ‘Black Friday’ and even ‘Blue Friday’ (K-mart) promotions. In the U.S. it is the biggest and craziest shopping days of the year. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, here are some ideas to use this day as a business brainstorming day for taking new marketing action to increase your sales and attract more customers.

1. Pay attention to the marketing specials, promotions and ads displayed. The big companies pay thousands of dollars for creative advertising companies to come up with powerful catch lines. What could Continue reading »

Top 7 Productivity Tips For Business Success

As an entrepreneur you are probably always on the look out for productivity tips. Our days go by fast and we have complete control to be productive or to just run on the hamster wheel. It may not always feel like you have a choice, but you can set out to take back as much control as you need to to make each day a great day that continues to move your business forward. Here are 7 productivity tips:

1. Start your day knowing what the most important things are that need to be accomplished: Only about 30% of people set a daily schedule. And of those 30% Continue reading »

3 Ways To Take Your Social Media Relationships To The Next Level

With modern technology it is easy to connect with people. We have friends, followers, fans and connections through social media sites, blogs and online groups. The main sites include Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and YouTube. It is wonderful to have a growing community, but how connected are you really? It isn’t enough to build the numbers and be popular online, you want to cultivate those connections and turn them into relationships. Here are a few ideas to take your social media connections to the next level:

1. Set up phone dates. Hearing someone’s voice and talking with them will help you get to know someone on a more personal level. Make a list of about Continue reading »

High Productivity – Understand the Real Value of Time

It’s hard to believe, but we have the same amount of time in our day as the President of the United States, the Governor of our State, and the top achiever and producer of any Fortune 500 company.  No matter who we are and what our job is, we have to accept that time given is a level playing field…we all start with the same 24 hours in a day and we end with the same 24 hours spent. 

So what prevents us from having a great sense of satisfaction at the end of a day? Most of our frustration is due to Continue reading »

Two Simple Steps to Increase Productivity

When you are a small business owner, it’s so easy to start your day like a race, running as fast as you can and jumping hurdles as they appear in your way. All of a sudden, it’s lunch time – maybe we take a breath and maybe we race through that too.

In the middle of the afternoon you realize you’re TIRED! It’s possible that some of your habits are working against you and actually sucking energy from you even though you feel “busy” all the time. Let’s have a look at a couple of these habits and see if there are some changes you could make to get more done and have some energy leftover at the Continue reading »

Be An Expert – Use Social Media To Get Seen And Known

Imagine you are at a large networking  party or seminar. You go there with the idea to connect with a few key people and also to meet with past and current connections. Being prepared is necessary if you are going to make it around the room and get seen and noticed. Cultivating connections is a bit of an art and it works just as well on the computer, but it is best to have a plan.

Social media is the largest networking party on the planet. Think of each site, such as facebook or Twitter, as a grand ballroom where you can go and meet some amazing people any time you want. These parties are happening 24 hours a day and your choice of grand ballrooms is vast. You’ll explore as many as you hear about and Continue reading »

Overcome Distractions – Your Calendar Is A Great Resource

I am a big advocate for a detailed calendar. I prefer a desk calendar to one that is online, but either one will work. Your calendar will tell the truth about what is important to you and what you most want to accomplish. How you block out your time and what you do with that amount of time is very critical to your success. If you are not making the progress you expect or you are not accomplishing what you know you are capable of, then take a peek at your calendar. In solid print you will see how you are using, or abusing your greatest resource of time.

Time is our greatest resource as well as the great equalizer among all of us. It is one thing to Continue reading »

Business Success – Have You Made A 100% Commitment?

I bet you have a list of goals, either on paper or in your head. I bet there are some things on that list you want more then others. And, I bet if someone asked you about your goals you would have some great reasons why you have not accomplished them. Are you ready to push past those reasons and really take control of your outcomes? If yes, then the next question is where that control is hiding. Are you truly committed?

It starts with that famous ‘burning desire’ and ends with a 100% commitment that you are willing to do whatever it takes, no matter what! It is a state of mind that has no intention, no possibility of giving up! Know clearly what you want to accomplish then Continue reading »

Twitter Is A Business Tool For Increased Visibility

I’ll admit Twitter was pretty intimidating when I first became interested. I just didn’t get it! A sea of statements, quotes and half sentences from a vast list of people. But I am so glad that I stuck with it! Twitter is one of my top 3 business tools. I love Twitter because it is quick and it is easy to get in and get out. Or at least it is easy if you have a plan. The trick is not leaveing it open all day where you are tempted to peek at what is going on, or if anyone is talking to you. Have a plan to log into your account for certain periods of the day, know what your objective is and why you are there and then get in and get out. My schedule for Twitter is about 10 minutes for 2-3 blocks of time each work day.

It is a necessary business tool because Continue reading »