Operate Your Business Right

tactics, ideas, advice and resources to survive online

2010-06-02T14:22:00.001-05:00

When it comes to business, being motivated is key. Without it, your business will never become successful that's why I created the Online Business Startup Survival Kit.
Lack of incentive is one of the biggest reasons that 95% of start-up business

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Virtual Assistants?

2009-11-19T13:04:00.001-06:00

If you are struggling to generate enough income to survive and you are getting disenchanted with the whole business thing because things are just not playing out the way you expected them to then you should check out the Virtual Assistant Cafe 's Foolproof Strategies to Build a Thriving Business in 2010.

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30 Tactics You Can Use Right Now to Promote Your Business

2009-11-19T13:03:00.003-06:00

Why do some people find marketing a breeze, while others struggle with it? Lead generation is a big challenge for a lot of small business owners.

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How to Add a Graphic Banner to your Sidebar

2009-11-19T13:03:00.001-06:00

Question: Beryl, I signup for an affiliate program and it has banners that I can add to my website to promote promote the product but, it doesn’t give instructions on how to add the banner to my site. How do I add the banner to my website and make it clickable.

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I have a quick question

2009-11-02T12:28:00.001-06:00

What’s challenges and issues are you having generating leads and building your list?

Just submit your answer in the comments section below.

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What To Look For in a Project Manager

2009-11-02T12:24:00.003-06:00

Hiring a project manager is not a particularly daunting process, but there is much to do. The hiring of a project manager means looking at several different things, sometimes from different angles.

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Help, I am Overwhelmed

2009-11-02T12:24:00.001-06:00

When you start a business, there is a lot to do. Depending on your business plan model, the business may be running out of a physical building or a website with a virtual storefront.

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Gain More Time In a Day

2009-10-31T03:14:00.001-05:00

Gain more time in a day? Sounds like an impossibility, right? Yes and no. There are definitely tricks and strategies to getting more out of each and every day.

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To Do or Not to Do

2009-10-23T18:28:00.001-05:00

When starting a business, there is so much to do. This fact doesn’t change as the business gets older. In fact, there are more things to do to keep the entire operation going.

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Qualities Needed to Become a Project Manager

2009-10-23T18:27:00.001-05:00

In becoming a project manager there are things that one needs to be aware of and these, when all wrapped up, become the qualities one should have to successfully perform an outstanding job. If you lack the majority of the qualities that are discussed here, then you may either be in the wrong field or need additional training or experience.

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Tactics To to Use Email Drafts

2009-10-23T18:26:00.003-05:00

Emails are a big part of the business of doing business. Clients and business associates will contact you through your email.

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Dealing With the Isolation of Working At Home

2009-10-23T18:26:00.001-05:00

In the beginning we love being able to get up, grab a cup of coffee and walk to the “office” in our pjs. Who would ever want to go back to those crazy commuting days?

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Tactics To to Use Email Drafts

2009-10-21T21:38:00.001-05:00

Emails are a big part of the business of doing business. Clients and business associates will contact you through your email. It is much easier than answering the telephone. You can still get your work done when people correspond by email.

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Dealing With the Isolation of Working At Home

2009-10-20T16:21:00.001-05:00

In the beginning we love being able to get up, grab a cup of coffee and walk to the office in our pjs. Who would ever want to go back to those crazy commuting days?

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Keeping Your Kids Busy While You Work at Home

2009-10-18T23:29:00.001-05:00

You know how it goes… You just accepted a big project or JV with a short deadline and all of a sudden your kids who usually entertain themselves for hours after school turn into these little strangers that want Mommy’s constant attention. Here are some tips to help keep the kids entertained while still getting your work done.

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Keeping Your Kids Busy While You Work at Home

2009-10-18T13:40:00.001-05:00

You know how it goes, You just accepted a big project or JV with a short deadline and all of a sudden your kids who usually entertain themselves for hours after school turn into these little strangers that want Mommy's constant attention.

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The To-Do List ? Your Best Friend

2009-10-14T14:45:00.001-05:00

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One of the biggest problems of working from home is staying focused and getting the things done that need to get done. Not only are there work deadlines to meet, you also have dirty laundry laying around, there are dishes to clean, and you have to make sure you pick up your child from soccer on time.

Smart Tactic Inner Circle - Tactics to Focus

2009-10-12T14:29:00.001-05:00

Distraction is the number one killer of revenue generation for entrepreneurs. But, it doesn't have to be the death of your business. With the right time management habits you'll be able to get more or the right things done. During this Smart Tactics

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Where to Spend Your Business Hours

2009-10-05T08:42:00.001-05:00

During this Smart Tactics Inner Circle Call I’m going to show where to spend your business hours so that you get everything done and still have time to enjoy life.
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Tactics to Get Rid of Stress & Overwhelm So You Can Run Your Business

2009-10-05T08:41:00.001-05:00

You know there’s something you should be working on but you can’t figure out what because you are so overwhelmed with everything that your mind is blank. With everything you have to do and focus on while building your business it’s easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out.
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Smart Tactics Q & A vCast #3

2009-10-05T02:09:00.001-05:00

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This third episode of the Smart Tactics Q & A vcast. This episodes answers the question How do I write content for my website so that It will be read?"

Smart Tactics Q & A vCast #2

2009-10-05T02:08:00.003-05:00

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This episode of Beryl Powell's Smart Tactics Q&A vcast answers the question "What should I send when I get a request for information"?

Smart Tactics Q&A vCast #1

2009-10-05T02:08:00.001-05:00

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The first episode of Beryl Powell's Smart Tactics Q&A vcast. This episode answers the question How can I convince potential clients to choose me instead of one of my competitors?

How Freebies Generate Leads for Websites

2009-09-21T12:49:00.001-05:00

It’s human nature. Everyone loves getting something for free. Business owners can use this behavioral truth to increase traffic to their websites and generate qualified leads. http://ping.fm/hTZLp

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Social Media 101

2009-09-14T10:47:00.001-05:00

The way people are using the internet changes on a daily basis. For those who aren’t up to speed with the latest workings and advantages of the internet may feel at a loss. Especially if you have not discovered the workings of social media. Ultimately, you may not realize the importance of using these new methods for running an online business. http://ping.fm/KCBjU

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Entrepreneurship - Is It In Your Blood?

2009-09-08T17:25:00.001-05:00

A long-standing debate among business owners is whether entrepreneurship is something that is inherited or if it is something that is learned. Each side has strong arguments for their case.

Many business owners have long family histories full of entrepreneurs. In some cases a business may be handed down through generations, while other people may open an entirely different business than their parents or grandparents.

In either case, these business owners may claim to have an “entrepreneurial gene”. They may feel that the drive to own a business and be their own boss is simply in their blood. They may have even played “business” or “office” as children. Continue Reading at http://ping.fm/UwRNg

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Tactics to Make Your Consultations Pay

2009-09-05T18:58:00.001-05:00

Free consultations are the perfect way to ignite interest in what you do, showcase your expertise, clearly explain what you do and why it should be purchased. Free consultations are also a great way to alleviate reservations and turn resistance into paying clients.

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Smart Tactics Q & A vCast #3

2009-08-30T19:27:00.001-05:00

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3rd episode of the Smart Tactics Q & A vcast. This episodes answers the question How do I write content for my website so that It will be read?

Keep It Short & Simple

2009-08-28T20:17:00.001-05:00

As a business owner you’re continually working to generate traffic to your website, but you also want your visitors to keep coming back. With that said, there are several things you should keep in mind when producing copy for the web.

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Using Words Effectively in Email Marketing Campaigns

2009-08-26T20:00:00.001-05:00

Just as you want to attract attention with the web copy on your web site, there is also the need to structure promotional emails so that they will catch the attention of the reader, and help to generate interest in the goods or services that you have for sale.

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Smart Copywriting Tactics

2009-08-25T18:27:00.001-05:00

One of the biggest mistakes of writing web copy is not maintaining consistency. You may discover that unintentionally you become lazy in the quality of the content and the look of your site when it comes to presenting particular services and products.

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6 Powerful Copywriting Tips

2009-08-25T03:21:00.001-05:00

Copywriting is the one skill which all online business owners should learn. As an online marketer you communicate through words – if those words aren’t effectively conveying your message, then you’re in for a long and bumpy ride.
Here are a few copywriting tips to help you get started:

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Five Things to Have Just In Case You Are Not Around

2009-08-20T16:23:00.001-05:00

There is great joy in finding a passion and working hard to get a business off the ground. Every business owner knows the blood, sweat and tears it takes to get a business running smoothly and profitable. It can take years to move from concept to creation and profits. Owners know their businesses inside and out.

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Have you documented your processes and systems?

2009-08-15T13:38:00.001-05:00

By documenting the processes and systems of your business you are ensuring that your business will run the way you want it to whether you are running things or someone else. It also ensures that you will plan to withstand anything including natural disasters.

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Entrepreneur Focuses on Advising Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs to Start or Jumpstart A Business

2009-08-13T02:50:00.000-05:00

San Antonio, TX, - August 10, 2009 – Beryl Powell Consulting, a business education firm, is doing it's part to ensure that more and more women become self-sufficient and self-supporting by starting a business or jumpstarting a stalled business.

More and more women are coming to the realization that working a 9-to-5 job is not the answer to financial wealth and security nor is conducive to a fulfilling lifestyle. This recession has caused women to take their heads out of the sand and take their income and futures into their own hands by starting a business.

Beryl Powell Consulting provides the advice, tools, training and guidance to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in their quest to to start a business or jumpstart a stalled business. Through business coaching, webinars, workshops and self-study programs aspiring female entrepreneurs gain proven and innovative professional advice to build a profitable business on their own terms using their skills and expertise.

“The one thing I really appreciate is that, even though Beryl is extremely busy, she always finds time to take my call or email when I need a little help. I really do appreciate that! And Beryl has so many valuable tips that she dispenses freely.” exclaims Roxanne Tidmore of EliteREVA

“We are thrilled to offer business advice to aspiring female entrepreneurs who are tired of the race and struggling to survive, says Beryl Powell, Business Advisor at Beryl Powell Consulting. I'm glad more and more women are starting a business and taking their future into their own hands."

For more information, please visit Beryl Powell Consulting at http://www.BerylPowell.com.

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Check for Domain Likeness

2009-08-08T09:22:00.001-05:00

Any website owner knows how precious his domain name is. It provides a way for visitors to get to the site, and in the case of a business domain, it contributes to the company’s brand. That’s why we’re so careful to protect our domain names. We choose them carefully, mark the renewal dates on our

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Branding Friend or Foe

2009-08-08T09:17:00.001-05:00

Branding is the process of using logos, taglines, and marketing to get your product or service to become a household name. we all know how branding works even if we don’t know that we do. But, is branding a plus for your business or a liability?
When you think of certain products, a picture begins to

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Is it Time to Pull the Plug on Your Marketing?

2009-08-08T09:16:00.003-05:00

One of the main reasons we need to track the effectiveness of the different marketing tactics we use is so that we know when it’s not working.
It seems that there are two extremes: people either do a marketing tactic once and don’t give it enough time to actually do anything OR they do it forever

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Effectively Use your Signature Line

2009-08-08T09:16:00.001-05:00

Do you post on forums and social network groups? They are a good way to find out what is going on in the rest of the world. Forums and social network groups give each member a signature line to add personal information so that other posters can learn a little something about you.

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Website Stats?What Does It All Mean

2009-08-08T09:14:00.001-05:00

Question: Beryl, I created a Google Analytics account as you suggested to track my website numbers. I check them weekly but, I have no idea what they mean. Help! Lynn

Read the answer at...

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Why Information Products are Hot

2009-08-08T09:11:00.001-05:00

Information products are becoming extremely popular and one of the reasons for this is we live in a time when people want their information and they want it now.
Think about it, someone logs onto the internet late at night feeling tired and miserable because they can’t sleep – they start searching for sleep help

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Smart Tactics Q&A vCast #2

2009-07-24T16:28:00.001-05:00

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This episode of Beryl Powells Smart Tactics Q&A vCast answers the question What should I send when I get a request for information?

Smart Tactics Q & A vCast 1

2009-07-24T16:17:00.001-05:00

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The first episode of Beryl Powells Smart Tactics Q&A vcast. This episode answers the question How can I convince potential clients to choose me instead of one of my competitors?

Five Reasons Why a Direct Sales Business May Be Perfect for You

2009-07-24T15:53:00.001-05:00

Owning a direct sales business isnâ��t for everyone. Some people just donâ��t have the necessary drive to sell. However, using these five points you may be able to decide if a direct sales business would be perfect for you:

Be your own boss. Youâ

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Website...Can't Have An Online Business Without One

2009-07-22T11:26:00.001-05:00

Putting up a website is not just about having a page online. It's the presence for your business. It's the place where your ideal client learns that you are the answers to the problems, where your competitors learn that you are to force to reckon

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Smart Tactics Q&A vCast #2

2009-07-22T11:24:00.001-05:00

This episode of Beryl Powell's Smart Tactics Q&A vCast answers the question "What should I send when I get a request for information"? http://ping.fm/pf8rz

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Smart Tactics Q & A vCast 1

2009-07-10T18:07:00.001-05:00

The first episode of Beryl Powell's Smart Tactics Q&A vcast. This episode answers the question How can I convince potential clients to choose me instead of one of my competitors?

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Smart Tactic Inner Circle - Tactics to Focus

2009-07-02T15:47:00.001-05:00

Distraction is the number one killer of revenue generation for entrepreneurs. But, it doesn't have to be the death of your business. With the right time management habits you'll be able to get more or the right things done. This is call is for Smart Tactics Inner Circle Members only. You can join at
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3 Chances To Take At Least 1 Action To Start Or Jumpstart Your Business

2009-06-23T19:32:00.001-05:00

I've gotten many request for information on how to start a business online and I've finally finished a new website that focuses only on starting a business.

Smart Start-up Tactics will help you start or jumpstart your business by showing you how t

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Are you stuck and need a push?

2009-06-02T13:58:00.001-05:00

I just got off the phone with a woman who wanted some advice on operating her business right and I thought you may benefit from the same information I gave her. http://ping.fm/3QJE8

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Powerful Reasons Why You Need To Choose A Target Market

2009-05-23T09:21:00.001-05:00

One of your most important marketing decisions you’ll make is deciding who your target market is. Of course, we like to think that everyone is our market and so we put off choosing a market to target. http://ping.fm/Libr4

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Are you ready to increase your revenue?

2009-05-05T16:53:00.001-05:00

Then you want to make sure you are part of the Marketing 2.0 Bootcamp where you�ll learn and implement the most effective business and marketing tactics to attract clients and generate revenue. This program focuses on attracting clients and giving you all the how-to information and resources you need to promote your business so that you generate revenue continuously. Keep reading http://ping.fm/QSn2q

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Marketing Do's and Don'ts

2009-05-03T18:19:00.001-05:00

What is worse than not marketing your website? It is getting bad backlash from doing the wrong thing. At least if you aren�t marketing you still have the opportunity to do so. When you are getting a bad rap, people may avoid you like the plague. Here are some marketing do's and don�ts at http://ping.fm/fzRzY

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How Hiring an Intern Can Help You as a Small Business Owner

2009-05-03T18:18:00.003-05:00

As a small business owner, finding good help can be difficult. Qualified candidates are more likely to gravitate toward large corporations than smaller businesses because of their high profile and better pay. One way that you can find quality help is by hiring interns. http://ping.fm/FYgTE

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FriendFeed Is a Great Marketing Tool

2009-05-03T18:18:00.001-05:00

The increased social interaction available on the Internet has contributed greatly to its appeal. More and more people are going online to connect with friends, family, and even people they've never met in person in ways that were never before possible. http://ping.fm/P9eNB

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Marketing 2.0 Bootcamp ? Only 12 Spots Left. Do you have yours?

2009-04-30T18:45:00.001-05:00

The Marketing 2.0 Bootcamp is still open for registration; however, there are only 20 spots available...and 8 of you have already claimed your spot! If you aren�t one of the 8 who has already claimed your spot don�t wait too long because registration will close once all the spots are filled. http://ping.fm/LHrjw

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Article Submissions 101

2009-04-29T13:25:00.001-05:00

Now that you have written those helpful articles to bring more business to your business, they�ll need to find a home. Good articles can find plenty of homes at article submissions websites. Here are the basics for getting that article ready and submitting it to an article site. http://ping.fm/gXye3

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I have Something BIG to Share with You

2009-04-22T01:53:00.001-05:00

I wanted to give you a quick heads-up about a new business advice program that starts next month. The OperateItRight Marketing 2.0 Bootcamp

If you're like most Femalepreneurs I hear from, you're working harder than ever to attract clients and generate revenue and you're still falling short of your goal. The OperateItRight Marketing 2.0 Bootcamp focuses on alleviating your frustration attracting clients and to give you all the how-to information and resources you need to promote your business so that you generate revenue continuously. http://ping.fm/suoKU

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Tactics To Use PR to Promote Your Company

2009-04-10T10:27:00.001-05:00

Public Relations is the perfect tactic to use to promote your company. It packs a big wallop by building awareness of our existences, proving you are capable to provide the solution you offer, and proving you are real because a credible source is talking/writing about you. Plus, most public relations strategies cost nothing to implement. Read More at http://ping.fm/7DxRA

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Five Essential Characteristics of Business Owners

2009-04-08T14:28:00.001-05:00

If you are thinking about starting a business you must possess certain characteristics and qualities in order to succeed. Let’s take at look at those characteristics and decide if you have what it takes to success as business owner - http://ping.fm/SBCGU

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Tips to Increase Efficiency and Productivity

2009-04-08T14:26:00.001-05:00

When you started your business you thought you would be working less, instead you find yourself working more. Here are a few tactics to help increase your efficiency so that you can work less and enjoy life more. http://ping.fm/XH0sZ

Tactics to Boost Your Sales

2009-04-03T13:12:00.001-05:00

No one likes to “Sell” and more importantly, no wants to be “Sold” but you do have to make sales to generate revenue. The key is to develop habits and tactics to be able to talk about you do so that your prospects know you are the solution they are looking for and should pay for. Reserve Your Seat For This Webinar - http://ping.fm/KbYzI

Announcing the OperateItRight Minute (Podcast)

2009-04-03T12:47:00.001-05:00

I’ve finally decided that’s it time to get my podcasting feet wet. I’m really excited to announce that starting April 3rd the OperateItRight Minute will be on the air.

The OperateItRight Minute will be fifteen minutes of straight business talk for women business owners. The focus of every show will be of course, operating your business right so that you so that you build a profitable business online to enjoy your life offline. Continue Reading at http://ping.fm/OuG28

2009-03-23T02:28:00.001-05:00

OperateItRightTactic OperateItRight Minute Intro http://ping.fm/iu2Xw

2009-03-22T20:03:00.001-05:00

OperateItRight Minute Intro (http://ping.fm/XGQeh)

2009-03-16T07:25:00.001-05:00

Good morning. I’m getting an early start on a productive week

2009-03-15T18:22:00.001-05:00

Tactics To Make Your Mailing Work Harder (http://ping.fm/pgZgH)

2009-03-14T02:46:00.001-05:00

OperateItRightTactic it ends TONIGHT! http://ping.fm/mJQmF

2009-03-10T13:17:00.001-05:00

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2009-03-07T02:31:00.001-06:00

OperateItRightTactic Virtual Events that will Jumpstart Your Revenue http://ping.fm/0plIR

2009-03-05T18:16:00.001-06:00

listening to Leela James while I tweak a website theme for a client

2009-03-04T11:05:00.001-06:00

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Tactics to OperateItRight

2009-02-16T13:12:00.000-06:00

Tactics to OperateItRight is the place for women who want to operate a profitable business online from home to learn how to generate revenue continuously.

Tactics to OperateItRight features articles, audio and video that vocus on…

Developing a Tactic

Building Your Store

Generating Revenue

Increasing Your Resources

Enjoying Your Life

If you are women who want to operate a profitable business online experiencing…

Overwhelmed to the point of stalled with all the information available to online

Frustrated by their inability to make their business the success they envisioned when they started it

Struggling to make their business earn the revenue they need to live off and have no idea what to try next

Disenchanted with the direction their business has taken and beginning to think that operating a business is unrealistic

Stuck running your business as if you are still working a job with no end and missing out on all the fun and freedom you thought you would be able to enjoy when you started your business

Hindered by someone else’s view of work and success and not operating the business of your dreams

Lack focus and motivation to do everything that you need to get done in a day to build your business and live your life

Tactics to OperateItRight will help you:

Clarify what you want really want to achieve from both your business and your life and develop a focused plan to achieve it

Create a clear view of your future and help you develop habits and behaviors to combat anything that gets in the way

Build a business model that utilizes your strengths, talents and knowledge to create multiple streams of income

Leverage the talents of others to build an invisible staff to support your business and home to increase your free time

Use the best technology to create processes and systems to automate repetitive tasks so your business runs like a well oiled machine

Implement the right strategies and continuously take action to generate revenue

Constantly measure actions against revenue to ensure you have the time and money to enjoy your life

When you visit Tactics to OperateItRight be sure to download a complimentary copy of Tactics to Succeed Online.