Author Archives: Linda Barnby


When a business grows, people and communities grow and are uplifted. As jobs are created and filled, self-esteem and feelings of self-worth rise. Children and families are financially supported. Children become inspired by the successes of their parents as role models to aspire to. Communities are enriched as art and culture are supported.

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Validation is Overrated


Validation is overrated. If you're waiting for a nod from the Powers-That-Be to do something you are secretly dying to do, you are wasting your time . . . literally.  The Powers-That-Be -- you know, "those people" from whom you are waiting to receive permission?  ...

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Announcing Mastermind Mondays!


Your requests for more opportunities to mastermind with other entrepreneurs --- to focus on your business --- has led to the creation of Mastermind Mondays!  The first series of four (4) Monday evenings will begin September 6, from 6 to 8 pm, ...

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What is a Mastermind? What Can It Do for You?


When a small group of people come together to focus on your goals, your dreams and your opportunities, it's like harnessing the power of lightning to power a city. Masterminding is a process for goal-achievement used for centuries. Successful people historically have masterminded together for great results.  Benjamin Franklin and ...

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Is Entrepreneurship Worth It?


Prerna Gupta left the corporate world to take a chance on herself.  Here is an excerpt of her story: "As chief executive of my own start-up, I now spend my days building consumer products from the ground up, creating grass-roots marketing campaigns, pitching my ideas to investors and dreaming about the next big ...

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iPhone Hype – A Lesson in the New Marketing


Whether you were first in line for the first crop of the new iphone's to be released or not, you've no doubt been aware of all the hoopla surrounding the iphone marketing launch. But you may not be aware of what a great example of the ...

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Energy vs. Inertia


Life begets life. Energy begets energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich. - Sarah Bernhardt Listen!

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Tips from a Social Media Expert! Know These or Fail at Social Networking


Do you know these three critical goals in social media interaction? Know and use these — or fail at social networking!

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Top 10 Things Not to Give Up in a Recession Plus My Top 3


Here are my top 3 things that I refuse to give up in a recession in addition to the top 10 things on most people’s lists. See if your “must haves” are here!

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Identify Your Best Customers & Market to Them More Personally & More Often


Your best customers are responsible for the majority of your income. If you look at the last 6 to 12 months of your business income, you can identify which customers provided the most revenue to your business. At least every six months, it's a good idea to assess your greatest sources of income. Then take ...

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