We have all been told to think outside the box if we want to be more effective in the ever-changing business world. Items in the box are considered “old thinking.” The box contains ideas that are too passé for today’s world, especially for those of us that consider ourselves forward thinkers. Many of us like [...]

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This short video introduces you to our Devotions to Go series. I could say more but the video says it all… Introducing… Devotions to Go

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Marketing is a blessing or a necessary evil depending on your approach to marketing. Some business people argue that everything we do is marketing. Wherever you stand on the marketing debate, we all might agree that the marketing monster can easily take over your business and professional life. It takes time to come up with [...]

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Every business needs a base of operation. Yet I am always amazed how many authors and speakers attempt to run their business without first setting up a permanent place from which they can do their work. Instead, they drag a laptop around the house, setting up wherever they can find the space. How is it [...]

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As the CEO of Extreme Diva Media and a published author, I have seen non-fiction publishing go through tremendous changes in the last 15 years. Currently, publishing is in the 4.0 phase. Lost? Let me explain: Let me explain: 1.0: These were the days when authors wrote books and then sat back to wait. Publishers [...]

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Professional Appearance: A Diva Consultant is always working, ready to help women improve the quality of their lives. She always maintains a professional appearance no matter where she is or what she is doing. Positive Attitude: A Diva Consultant maintains a positive attitude regardless of what is happening in her life. She knows her attitude [...]

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Here is an easy formula to help you develop winning presentations for any kind of audience. Just remember to S*M*I*I*L*E: Simple: Keep your presentation simple. You want your audience remember what you said and be able to use it. Too often, new speakers (and authors) try to cram everything they can into their material. Perhaps [...]

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It is getting more difficult to get published these days. Publishers are watching every penny. They are not able to pour money into marketing and promoting books and authors as they once did. Therefore, publishers are looking for authors who are able and willing to promote themselves and who have an audience ready to buy [...]

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It is said that insanity is caused by doing the same thing the same way and expecting different results. In our professional lives, we usually have 2 responses to this dilemma: in one case, we believe we are just not trying hard enough so we redouble our efforts, working twice as hard doing the same [...]

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My friend, Kim left her full time job a few years ago and opened a boutique. She began shopping for merchandise and found the perfect location for her store. While the placement of the space could have been better, the town was the right demographic for her business plan, the size of the store and [...]

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