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Get Your Piece Of The Pie

12/30/2013

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With all of the talk of new year's resolutions, empowerment and renewal, how do we really do it? While there is a surge of new businesses, many are running into difficulties in maintaining after the start-up glow has burned out. 

I want to give you some tips on how to keep at it and hold your own no matter what type of business you are thinking of or embarking on. Make these ideas count by creating a list of what your real-world needs are is essential to personal success.

1. Research-Never start a business without giving pause as to what is required and if you will have the steam to keep the train on the track. 

2. Ask For Guidance-This is no time to be proud, you can be proud all you want later but you have not established anything yet so don't put the cart before the horse. Just because you have a brilliant idea doesn't mean it will fly without direction. Seek out local groups offering assistance to new entrepreneurs. Take classes for finances and budgeting, taxes. Some communities offer courses at reasonable or no cost classes, depending on depth of need. 

3. Stand Tall-Do yourself a favor and STOP asking all of your friends if going into business for yourself is the right thing to do. Personally, after I started my publishing company, I put "feelers" out to see if I could generate interest among some of my friends. It was disappointing to a degree as many tried squashing the idea, assuming that this was a notion or one hit wonder, despite them knowing that I am a self-starter and hard worker by nature.

It was well into year two that I let anyone know I had already written and published three books. I involved myself in heavy marketing, since it is part of my background and even after the fliers went out, some approached me to say that they did not show up for book signings, etc because they couldn't believe it was really me. So don't fret-move on and they will catch up with you if they are really interested. The fact is, many of your friends and associates may not have the courage to do what you are doing and they may not see the realism of it until viable proof says otherwise. More reason to keep a fire in your belly about following through. Enough said.

5. Finances-Do you have the means to keep a business at a growing pace? Don't take for granted that a new business will remain on an even keel without a little cheddar.

6. Network-This is team building without the team. Learn which networking venues are best for your business type or class. Many have wasted countless hours meeting all sorts of great people but never gaining any ground when it is time to establish serious contacts. Those who can actually help you succeed, adding longevity to your market value. Hundreds of cocktail weenies and martinis later many learn that lesson. Save time, energy and calories by learning the "schmooze-and-move" technique. 

4. Create Your Own Buzz-Business cards are great, business postcards are fantastic. Larger and easier to keep in the hands of potential clients. Add a clever by-line, even harder to forget. Mail them in postcard sized envelopes to reduce the wear and tear. It also signals class and that you cared enough to protect the message inside. Postcards on merit can still get lost in the shuffle but I have found that mailing them off jacketed, adds an important essence to why I want them to know my name.

5. Invest Time In YOU-You cannot sink all of your time into your business without investing in yourself. Take yourself seriously but don't go crazy. Life is hard enough and you are going to face enough challenges throughout the process of entrepreneurship without tossing emotional baggage into the mix. So relax, you can do this. Steady, sure and with confidence is key, knowing anything is possible.


And remember, a pie by any other name is flavored with your own spice, texture and rhythm. Go get 'em!

Best!
Dawn



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Good Things Do Come In Small Packages

12/16/2013

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A dear friend going through a stressful time received these tiny little donuts that were packed with all sorts of great flavor. The gesture was appreciated because it came from the heart as I am sure was true of all the other gift baskets, cards and thoughts of kindness that poured in. 

This happened about two years ago yet stands out to me because it was not expensive, lavish or loud. It was a genuine effort by someone who cares, and continues to care about others. I mention the experience because we all can find a reason to give back in kind but take it a step further. Not for any particular reason but because you want to. Think quality not quantity and you will find sincere reasons to reach out.

My thought for this week is short and sweet:

Don't wait for a reason to give, just give, truly-selflessly-kindly.

Best-
Dawn

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Cultivate A Better Tomorrow

12/8/2013

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I used to think that if I would just stay positive everything would fall into place. While this is certainly a good place to start and may motivate you to do better, dig deeper in making your goals a reality. Contrary to popular notions, it takes hard work and a pattern of good habits to achieve success.

When planning a fruitful garden you must undertake what the task at hand requires. Timing is a major element people tend to forget. One can easily get sidetracked, making the task longer than necessary to complete or causing a lazy, laid back thought pattern which sets original goals in a holding pattern never to be revisited. The final results suffer terribly. So whatever the tasks at hand: plan, prioritize, picture it and complete it. Your plan of action will have bountiful rewards.

Choose realistic goals so that you are not disappointed with the results once you realize you have gotten in over your head. Try not to pigeon-hole yourself to one primary idea as this may create undue limitations or pressures. Keep to your progressive steps to finishing what you start. Leave the procrastination out of it by writing down what you want to have accomplished in a timely fashion, i.e., six months to clean out the basement and garage. Incorporating ideas such as, building bins for donations and residual storage, scheduling a yard sale or organizing a collective fundraiser with neighbors, is another thought. Friends who are also doing some winter cleaning and are looking for a way to pay it forward is yet another way to go. Whatever you decide, keep it simple, keep it fresh, be open to other ideas and above all make it happen!

So how will you make your garden grow?

Best!
Dawn

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    First off-let me thank you personally for visiting us here at Floral Greens Publishing LLC. Our Target Focus: World Class Customer Care and dedication in offering fun, professional results without breaking your wallet, adding positive value to your business.

    The concept is simple. Deliver honest, stellar work. The rewards: balanced wellness for home and business. We love exceeding our clients' expectations! So bring on your deadlines and count on well researched, accurate work every time.

    As CEO, Owner and Founder of Floral Greens Publishing LLC Dawn is dedicated to fulfilling all of your publishing needs, offering traditional & digital services in:

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    Speaking-where we create customized discussions and project enhancements that target and strengthen business and home life. Whether you work as a team, solopreneur or just want to better organize your daily thought-life, the skills you achieve with us will prove to be the gift that keeps on giving.

    Getting our start as Independent Publishers also known as Indies, we have gained momentum and continued respect as a powerful force in social media and publishing arenas.

    As true advocates of spoken and written word we support our public libraries and appreciate their positive effects on our communities in building literacy across the country and the world. Through our ongoing efforts we diligently strive to shed renewed life on Deaf Culture with stories, poems and novels featuring American Sign Language.
     
    Why stop there? As a self-professed "Frugal Guru" Dawn loves writing about bargain shopping and sharing her many successful tips, recipes, consignment finds and other interests for the everyday lifestyle.

    Writing has been a life-long dream now realized and here at Floral Greens Publishing LLC we have hit the ground running!

    ~Remember, everyone has a voice, it is up to you how you want to be heard~Dawn

    Other Credits:
    Dawn is an active member of:
    CAPA-(Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association)
    ProjectEve-www.projecteve.com
    Hubpages-www.hubpages.com
    Amazon Author with three Kindle books to her credit:
    A Flowered Thorn
    A Letter For Brighton
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    "Making What You Write-Right"

    Contact Dawn at Floral Greens Publishing LLC for a free no obligation quote on freelance or contract needs at: dawnaharden@gmail.com or call 860-995-8772









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