15 Great Books that Every Female Entrepreneur Needs to Read
Here’s a list of fifteen books that I think every female entrepreneur needs to read. These are my favourites and the ones that have had the biggest impact on me. Whether you’re just starting out or you have an established business, the following books are guaranteed to give you many “ah-ha!” moments and inspiration. After all, there’s always more to learn. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did.
Sell Like a Lady: Why Women are Better at Selling than Men
When you think of the perfect salesperson, you probably picture a man. You know the one, he’s at your front door with a smarmy smile, darting eyes, and slick pitch about why you NEED to buy what he’s selling. Is that just me? Okay, so I know I’m stereotyping, but the fact is that selling has always been a male-dominated industry. After all, the term ‘salesman’ is still used far more frequently than ‘salesperson’. But would it shock you to learn that women are actually far...
Blogging for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
Whether writing is your thing or not, blogs are an important part of many businesses. And there are a few key elements that separate an ordinary, average blog from a traffic driving, content producing, trending super machine!
How to Use SEO to Skyrocket Your Business Growth on Autopilot
For the first few years in business on my own, I completely ignored SEO simply because I didn’t know what it was and I didn’t appreciate how important it was. If you haven’t paid much attention to it until now, I hope this article helps you to understand the basics. You need to take some critical first steps to getting on top of it.
How To Boost Your Revenue Quickly With Google Reviews
Google reviews are an extremely powerful tool to attract clients and boost your revenue quickly. Did you know that they can help you to rank more highly in Google search results than businesses who use paid advertising or advanced (SEO) Search Engine Optimisation? Google reviews are an underestimated tool that can drastically increase your visibility and credibility, bringing you a consistent flow of leads and clients. In this article I’m going to explain how and why Google reviews are so powerful and how you can use them to your advantage.
Is Your Messy Desk Messing with Your Mindset?
I am a big believer in my desk being representative of my brain. If it is piled high with paperwork, pens, dishes and everything my kids just dumped on me - it’s just simply overwhelming. I can’t find things and I miss deadlines because things are buried. I don’t like being caught off guard, so when vital information is sitting under a plate with a crust of Vegemite sandwich on it, it’s an unnecessary stress on me - and really it’s just gross.
How Steep is the Climb to Business Success?
If you have ever tackled the challenge of climbing a mountain (even a small one), you will understand how emotional it can be. As the peak gets closer, the more exhausted you become and the further away things feel. Building a business can be like that. You start out your entrepreneurial journey full of enthusiasm and hope that the view from the top will be worth the trek. It can be tough going as you work your way through that mountain of business growth - but get to the top and it...
Own Your Awesome: Why Female Entrepreneurs Undersell Themselves
So many of us are reluctant to tell people that we’re entrepreneurs or that we own our own businesses. Why is this? What is stopping us from owning up to our success? Women, as a matter of nature, would rather help others than help themselves. But you don't have to choose between yourself and your customer.
The 6 Stages of Business Growth – and 3 Important Reasons Why You Need to Know Which One You’re In
Did you start your own business because you were tired of the constraints of your job and you craved more freedom and flexibility? Perhaps you don’t like working for someone else and you wanted to be your own boss? Or maybe you went into business because you have a product or service that you’re passionate about and you love making a difference in the lives of others through your work. There are so many benefits to working for yourself, and being your own boss really is a beautiful...
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