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A Cure for the Fear of Selling
Thinking about starting a new business but the thought of selling leaves you cold? Then I have just the cure for your fear! Fear of selling is very common. In fact, ask just about anyone what selling means to them and many will come up with descriptions like “pushy”, “manipulative” or even “slimy”. It’s obvious…
Read MoreThe Power of Having a Coach in Your Corner
One of the things that will hold people back from creating the business of their dreams is the feeling that they’d be facing it all on their own. No doubt about it! Building a business takes hard work, focus, and passion. When I started my senior downsizing business in 2009, I was grateful for the…
Read MoreTaking the Overwhelm Out of Creating a Business Plan
Mention the words “business plan” to a new business owner and you’ll probably immediately see them cringe and slowly edge toward the exit door. Business plans have gotten a bad rap for two reasons. First, they intimidate and overwhelm business owners who are already on start-up overload. Second, they question if there’s enough benefit…
Read MoreHow to Identify Your Ideal Client
Finding the “Ideal Client” is at the top of any new business start-up list. Most new business owners have at least a general idea of the type of client they’ll be serving when they began to formulate their business plans. When I started my senior downsizing business back in 2009, I assumed that every…
Read More8 Start-Up Financial Tips to Kickstart Your New Downsizing Business
New business owners have a lot to juggle in their first year, so it’s important that they get the best financial tips that can save them from making costly pricing or financial decisions. Probably the lowest on the fun-meter, in starting and operating a new business, is dealing with finances. But, it should be among…
Read More8 Reasons Why Senior Downsizing Is a Great Small Business Idea
Starting a small business today is unlike any other time in history. Yes, COVID-19 has thrown us some temporary curveballs, but so did the 2008 Recession. Many small businesses, including my own, were successfully launched during that difficult time. The fact is that most businesses today will rebound post-COVID if they have the capacity to…
Read MoreThe 3 Essential Start-Up tools for a Senior Downsizing Business
If you’re thinking about starting a senior downsizing business, it’s critical to have the right business start-up tools. Ever bought a piece of furniture from IKEA? It’s the perfect metaphor for what entrepreneurs experience when they face starting a new business. Many of us have started a new goal and gotten excited to build something…
Read MoreHow Senior Downsizing Chose Me as a Profession. Twice.
Looking back almost a decade ago, I can pinpoint the exact moment my career & life path took a sharp turn in an unexpected way to become a Senior Downsizing Specialist. At the time, I had no idea just how profoundly it would change my world in such an amazing way. I had just been…
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