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What Business Tools I Use To Run An Online Business [Video]

My Favorite Online Business Tools That Get To The Point
Online Business Tools that make doing business online easier... Focusonstyle.com/tools Are you also overwhelmed with all the "stuff" and crave ways to make everyday more joyful? Especially now, simplification feels more right than ever.... in what you wear and... in how you run your work from home or online business. Just like my favorite cozy blouse, I have favorite apps and software that help me be more effective, more profitable, and less of a headache. Even if you're not techie, just starting out, reducing your team or growing your team, take a look at what online business tools work for me now: https://focusonstyle.com/tools In 21 years of owning an online business, I've seen a lot of tech hell, but believe

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Work From Home Tips To Still Be Productive and Not Feel Caged In …[Video]

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How to actually “work” from home... and still keep your independence... I know a lot of us are feeling caged in and out of sorts suddenly working from home..  I've been running an online business since 1999 and even though my office is in my house... and my day isn't much different than it usually is... I'm feeling a bit disoriented too during quarantine. It's funny but for years there are some people who don't take your working from home seriously...  Let me know if you've also encountered folks who dont respect your work from home boundaries...  Now that circumstances have changed, many are seeing how much less stressful it can be to NOT go to an outside office and

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Entrepreneurship In Times Of Quarantine: How To Build Your Business in The New Normal [Video]

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The big question is what can you do for yourself as an entrepreneur to build your business now so you come out of quarantine more accomplished than when you went in. What You Can Do "NOW" To Make "THEN" Better Reframe your current situation so you future pace yourself to where you want to be once the world settles into the new normal. Reverse engineer how to get there, now that you have the luxury of time to make it happen. Get Scrappy... get strategic... watch the video for more. Sooo, let's consider what do you need to do now to be more accomplished when the world starts to get back to normal? Is there a skill you know you

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The State of Modern Business Today… [Video]

The State of Modern Business Today
Modern business for a female entrepreneur or a savvy business owner, coach, consultant, or free-lancer today's online market can be tricky.The pandemic threw a monkey wrench that no one could have predicted other than the tired tactics of before were about to implode some way, somehow.So there's good reason for you to be stuck not knowing how to get you + your business out there.It’s a strange time, for sure...Especially if you’re a speaker, consultant or coach who depended on live events to fuel your business.You may ask yourself: how can I keep my business thriving when I’m not techie???Well, I’ve been successfully online for 21 years... seen the best and worst of being solely digital....Once you understand modern business,

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How To Break Out of Your Comfort Zone Without Stressing Out

TEXT BLOCK You want to earn more money so you can live the life others dream about.... Stressing out about it will only hold you back. Begin by breaking out of your comfort zone and leave behind the old, stuck habits. We’ve all been guilty of getting stuck in old habits. Thinking that this worked before, so it should work now..... That’s your rigid mind playing tricks on you and trying to convince you to stay in its comfort zone. I get it. I like what I like too. When my son was young, I wanted to give him those extra things in life to become a well-rounded kid. My husband and I started taking our son to Jackson years

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How To Get In Alignment With Who You Are To Get The Results You Want With Iconic Moments [Video]

You know something’s off but not sure what it is… You know you need to get in alignment with who you are to get the results you want... But getting out there and stepping up can be confusing and scary... Don’t worry, here’s… What you can do to STOP hiding and BE the face of your brand! I was there once. I hid behind my business and didn’t represent because I was insecure and scared to be vulnerable. Truth be told, it was because the climate back in 1999 when I founded FocusOnStyle.com was not about personal brands but more about online magazines. Ironic, since the site developed from my personal style advice column that was distributed to 400 newspapers.

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Cheap Chic Secret For Camera Ready Makeup, YOUR Way! [Video]

Do you want to amp up your camera ready makeup without paying for a glam squad? Here’s how! Sometimes you want a little extra tszuj in your makeup but you aren’t quite sure how to do it yourself. No sweat, there is a fun and easy way to get styled for your videos and photos without breaking the bank. Here’s the scoop: Most professional makeup stores will do your makeup for free, all you have to do is pay for your camera ready makeup goodies - which get to come home with you! Very few of us can afford to pay a professional glam squad every time we want to create content. That’s okay! You can take advantage of these

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Copycat Cure: Will someone steal your brand? [Video]

Afraid that someone can steal your brand? Don’t be! Only You are You! Sure, it’s scary to think that someone will try to come and take your brand away from you, but guess what? If your brand is YOU, that isn’t possible! No one else can be YOU. Do you see the repetitive word here? ‘YOU’! This is the most important part of your business, YOU are the most important part of your business. WATCH to get a confidence boost, some tips and advice on how to be YOU! Keys to keep in mind to avoid some copycat from even thinking that theycan steal you brand… Authenticity is the key. Be real. Be genuine. Be you. No one else can

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Don’t Let “Extra Stuff” Hold You Back When Posting Content On The Go

Be in the moment when you are posting content on the go. It’s been a busy, fun filled week! Im out in California heading out to Sequoia national park. But since we’re in the car, I wanted to jump in with a great social media tip to help you in building a stronger connection with your peeps. A lot of us have the tendency to take on a ton of extra stuff in our businesses… And I know from experience that it’s so easy to make excuses that you need to buy equipment, fancy tech, or other gear to do things “the right” way… But it’s not always true. And it can definitely hold you back when posting on social

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Laptop Lifestyle + Freedom: How to Make It Work

The beauty of leading your own online business is that you can afford the time to see some places without waiting for vacation time Many entrepreneurs and business owners today are living this “laptop lifestyle”. Instead of being tied to your office, you’re free to go and work from wherever you like. You're able to explore new places you’ve never been to before. All while staying productive. But there’s a few caveats… I've noticed that having a partner with a job that ties him to one place and living a laptop lifestyle is not necessarily mutually exclusive. But with some compromising and time planning, we manage to work wonderfully for both of us. Like right now.  (I’m currently at the

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Instagram Posting Tips: End Social Media Stress + Be Authentic to Your Brand

Imagine not dreading to post on Instagram! How is it that being authentic to your brand (and you) on social media can be so dang confusing? It’s easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. So some of us grab templates and stock photos and Mad Libs type templates or hire someone to “speak” for us. I get it. Posting on Instagram -- or any social media-- can be intimidating, time consuming, annoying, a whole lot of hype or something you would just rather farm out. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It shouldn’t be that way. People connect with real people, not the souped up image that someone fabricates. Watch my Live video about

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Flexibility & Time Management Tips: How To Go To The Beach On A Work Day and Not Be A Slacker

How I can go to the beach on a work day and still get work done… it’s the secret sauce to time management. It’s a manic work day but my husband and I are headed right to the beach! Curious why? He works on Saturday and he has Monday off -- he's a doctor and you know how it is. So to compensate for our couple time, I have developed his kind of hours so we can spend time together on Mondays (or any work day for that matter). Watch my Live Video on the way to the beach: Now what that means is, I don't necessarily shut everything down and make it a completely non-negotiable day that I don't

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One Huge Productivity Tip on Creative Process + Wonderful View of New York City Harbor and Statue of Liberty [video]

How I accelerated my business in the first few years. I was standing in the openness between the Freedom Tower and Statue of Liberty and started thinking how you can find freedom in your business just like the statue that elegantly represents this. As an entrepreneur, especially in the early stages (or even first few years), you end up spending hours and time beyond belief to successfully grow a business. You get caught up in a lot of work - even during weekends and evenings! There is a way to make that growth (to any next level) more productive as well as alleviate overwhelming tasks so you can ACTUALLY have the freedom in your business that you dreamed about. Watch

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