Category Archives: InPower
Powerful Images of 2011
As the year draws to a close, the end of year reflections are beginning. I saw this post of 45 of the most powerful images from 2011. I encourage you to take a few moments to view them. These are all … Continue reading
Great Poem: I Am Powerful !
Here is a great poem I thought I would share. It points out that the fact that we can choose, makes us very powerful. The author is unknown. Enjoy – and Choose. I am very powerful! Whatever I set … Continue reading
Exercise? No Way – It Will Mess Up My Hair
This might not be something that my white female readers can understand, and the men certainly will not have a clue. But black women have a challenge with our hair when it comes to working out. Our beautiful, thick tresses … Continue reading
The Strangest Secret (to Success)
Earl Nightingale, a recognized founder of the personal development industry, reminds us that we should be careful about what we plant in the fertile ground of our minds. Our minds work to return whatever we plant in it, success or … Continue reading
Money Talks, But What’s It Really Saying?
The Real Reason You May Not be As Profitable As You Would Like Everyone goes into business with the stated intention of being profitable. (Even nonprofits need to generate enough income to continue and expand their operations.) We are also … Continue reading
Multiple Streams of Income (Traffic)
Image by DavidErickson via Flickr Many people are aware that their businesses should have multiple streams in income so that if something happens – say that one really big contract is reduced or eliminated all together – they and their … Continue reading
Business Start Up Advantages
Image by juhansonin via Flickr When starting a new business, most people can only think of all the challenges and disadvantages they have relative to established players. Here is a helpful blog post written for new software companies that I … Continue reading
Finding Your Niche on Facebook
While many people are using Facebook for social purposes, small business owners are trying to use it for business purposes. Having clear goals and a strategy for engaging in social media for business purposes is important. On Facebook, there is … Continue reading
Be Careful How You Use Twitter
Image via CrunchBase While social media may be all the craze these days, it is important to link your approach to using it back to your business objectives. Just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be. There … Continue reading
Considering the Customer’s Perspective in Marketing
When designing marketing messages and campaigns, the whole point is to encourage consumers to purchase your products or services. However, most marketing efforts miss the mark because the focus is in the wrong place. Instead of thinking about your product … Continue reading