About Maria Marsala

An irrepressible entrepreneur, Maria Marsala sold AVON at age 14 and landed on Wall Street three years later. She became a bond trader when female executives were as rare as pink diamonds. For 25 years, Maria streamlined Fortune 500 companies, nurtured non-profits, and discovered her niche—mentoring women CEOs and executives. Armed with corporate secrets and life coach credentials, Maria founded Elevating Your Business to help female financial professionals live better using her proprietary brand of consultative-coaching. Contact Maria today and take the first step toward freedom, full-fillment, and a sparkling quality of life!
18 January 2012

Turn Fear Into An Adventure

2022-08-07T17:43:05-04:00January 18th, 2012|Leadership|0 Comments

"The difference between fear and excitement is breathing!" - Various takers show ownership. Breathing gives me the time to turn what I'm fearing into an enjoyable adventure. This quote has meant the difference between living life proactively, even going against family and friends, to live my life my way.  It's meant moving out of the place I called home, to live in other places for a while. It's meant starting a business when things looked their lowest. Maria Marsala of

17 January 2012

Are you considering an exit strategy?

2022-08-07T17:43:06-04:00January 17th, 2012|Teams & Groups|0 Comments

"Have a strong and decisive exit strategy.  People new to business are so busy trying to keep the business growing that they don't consider an exit strategy.  Then, when the opportunity occurs, they haven't thought it out enough to pull the trigger" -- Daymound John - Entrepreneur and Investor

16 January 2012

Twitter Virus Spreading

2022-08-07T17:43:06-04:00January 16th, 2012|Social Media|1 Comment

This message is important to your computer.  A virus that has been around a while is back with a vengeance.   It's called many things like XP Antivirus 2012, Vista Antivirus 2012 or Win 7 Antivirus 2012.   Even though I have a few hundred dollars worth of virus protection, it got through, mainly because it looks like it's an update to Microsoft -- asking me to provide extra protection.  It looks very authentic.   It has been around since 2009 BUT it changes (for the worse) as it ages.   It caused me 6 hours worth of work and gave me a horrible headache to get rid of it.  It has stopped my computer from being Wi-Fi (yes,

12 January 2012

58 Great Business Travel Tips

2022-08-07T17:43:06-04:00January 12th, 2012|Leadership|0 Comments

Carol Roth's done it again...  She's gathered 58 business owners who submitted their best travel tips.   19. Find Additional Revenue Being hired as a Keynoter or Workshop Leader does not mean that you only have one opportunity to work.  Once you have a signed contract, look for other opportunities to speak. Chambers, Business Incubators, other conferences or chapter meetings would welcome the opportunity to have a "non-local" speak and as a bonus, they won't have to pay your airfare.  Bonus Tip: Add packages of instant oatmeal to your luggage for a healthier breakfast or snack. Thanks to: Maria Marsala of Act Now Seminars     Read more tips at http://www.carolroth.com/blog/traveling-great-business-travel-tips/

11 January 2012

“Must attend” tax class for growing businesses

2022-08-07T17:43:07-04:00January 11th, 2012|Trainings - Podcast/Webinars|0 Comments

Tax information, from recordkeeping and retirement plans, provided by or sponsored by the source -- the IRS is available online.   Getting these classes under your belt, and revisiting them from time to time can make you a more "enlightened business owner or practitioner". Now I'm not saying that you should become your own tax advisor -- OH NO!  You wear enough "hats" in your business and anyway, there is too much to keep up with!   That's why you pay your accountant, CPA or EA.   But I am saying that you want to have general information to help you make more informed business decisions. Most workshops are free, although a few have a minimal charge, the fee paid to the sponsoring organization, not the

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