Sylvia Inks, Author at SMI Financial Coaching

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If you have been toying with the idea to hire a virtual assistant or a freelancer, just do it. Still need a good reason why? Here are just a few reasons why it’s the best decision you’ll make. Becoming an entrepreneur can be an exciting, but daunting task. As the CEO of your own company,…

Does Job Security Exist Anymore?

Sylvia Inks

automation, education, job security, productivity, small business, technology

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Whether you have a job or run your own business, the biggest question that you should always ask yourself is, “What do I need to do to stay current and ensure that my skills are always in demand?” Otherwise, given how fast technological advances and automation has simultaneously improved and disrupted our lives and job…

5 Key Factors to a Successful Book Launch

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Five years ago, my book was just a vague dream. At my book launch party in November 2016, I realized that my first strategy meeting with my book marketing consultant was June 10th, 2016. I wrote and launched a book in less than five months?!? Wow, it didn’t feel like it was only five months…it…

The Impact of Writing a Best Selling Book

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Is writing a book on your bucket list? Apparently about 4 out of 5 people want to write a book, but very few people (something like 1 – 2%) actually do it and finish. Having a good idea is easy – it’s more about the discipline to follow through and do the things that may…

3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Sponsorship

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As small business owners, we are always balancing the need to pay our normal operating expenses versus investing in our businesses. Sometimes, we get too focused on the day-to-day costs and don’t think about the bigger picture. Investing in a sponsorship for a business event and conference is one area that can seem expensive, especially to a…

Are Coffee Meetings Worth Your Time?

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meals and entertainment, meeting, mileage reimbursement, opportunity cost, profitable

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When starting out in business, it is really easy to agree and want to meet everyone face-to-face for a coffee meeting especially if you work from home. Scheduling a coffee meeting gets you out of the house and potentially enables you to build a stronger connection. I completely understand and have been there, done that. …

Customer Service Tips – 5 Secrets to Keeping Your Customers

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The best way to retain customers is to provide excellent customer service. Follow these customer service tips and watch your business grow! We have all had bad customer service – those times just stick out in your mind and it’s hard to shake them. If you own a small business, I’m sure you want to…

Why Successful People are Different

Sylvia Inks

abundance, books, finances, small business, success

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(*Note – This page may contain affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, we may receive commissions for purchases made through links.) To be successful in business and finances, your outlook on success is a big factor if you will achieve success. In studying influencers and colleagues, I’ve found three key ways that successful people think,…

10 Business Goals for 2023 – The Best New Year’s Resolutions

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accountability, brand, career advancement, goals, small business

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At the end of each year, I like to take stock of my business and how it has performed over the last year. I find areas to celebrate and areas where I’d like to see more change in the upcoming year. Then, I set my business goals for the year.—and come up with actionable steps…

3 Tips to Managing Your Brand

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What is your brand? What do people think of you? If you think that you don’t have to worry about brand image because you aren’t the CEO of a major company or don’t own your own business, I highly encourage you to re-consider. Brand is everything and can impact your success as an employee or business owner. In…

Hire A Virtual Assistant: This Is The Difference It Can Make

Does Job Security Exist Anymore?

The Impact of Writing a Best Selling Book

3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Sponsorship

Are Coffee Meetings Worth Your Time?

Customer Service Tips – 5 Secrets to Keeping Your Customers

Why Successful People are Different

10 Business Goals for 2023 – The Best New Year’s Resolutions

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