What would your business look like if you knew the fastest route to get you to exactly where you want to be? -- Are you looking for ways to gain new clients? -- Do you have big business decisions to make? -- Are you uncertain which path you need to take to turbo-charge your business to the next level? -- Are you thinking about retiring in the next 5-10 years? There is an easier way, a faster way to make a quantum leap, AND we'll provide you with a step-by-step approach on exactly what's necessary. Join me for my 4-hour Roadmap To More Business Success: It Takes A One Page Plan program and you'll walk away

85. It's About Making Money by Maria Marsala All too often, because we love what we're doing, too much is given away for free by owners “thinking" that people will love their services and buy. However, free begets free. It's better to be paid all you are worth from the get-go. Do this by figuring out who your ideal clients are and put yourself where they hang out. Don't go for 2nd best. Earn what you deserve to be paid.  Thanks to: Maria Marsala of .   To read the other 121 Challanges, go to http://www.carolroth.com/blog/entrepreneurs-the-biggest-challenges-facing-solopreneurs/

"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

I'm sure you’re on fire, planning your work and working your plan in this glistening new year.  What’s that?  You didn’t write a new strategic business plan?  I can’t say I’m surprised.  In my 25 years of helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, only four of my clients had a plan when I met them; most of those plans lived in digital suspension, sucking the megabytes from their computers. You need a plan; but don’t just take my word for it.  In her article, “Why Are Women-Owned Firms Smaller than Men-Owned Ones?” (Wall Street Journal 17 May 2010), http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704688604575125543191609632.html    Dr. Sharon Hadary indicates the only factors that statistically predict successful business growth are the goals set by

32. Get Rid of the Administrative Hat A PA (Personal Assistant) is an essential hire.  They come to your office to file, help you create your "whatever" Kits, clean your office, and do other administrative jobs.  However, this is also the person who can babysit while you're working, water the garden, put the dishes away, and yes, even wash the floor!  As a busi-ness owner, many tasks are put on the back burner, which add up and cause stress. Your time is needed to earn money!  So, earn money while someone does the house and admin work. Tip submitted by: Maria Marsala of Coach Maria. Here is the link to the "other 74+ tips compiled by