Better, Smarter, Richer by Jackie B
DO WHAT YOU LOVE! — THRIVE FINANCIALLY.
Why does passion matter? When you have worked for a long time in some work that is simply a job, you lose something. You lose your zest for experimentation. You lose your willingness to stick to it to see the last detail tied up. You lose your interest in experimenting or learning new techniques or Read More …
It is important for you to be aware of the competition. Even though you have a deep and narrow niche, there is competition–if not for exactly the work that you do, then for the dollars you want spent on your product or service and not somewhere else. So it is important for you to pay Read More …
LinkedIn is a powerhouse. The top social site for businesses looking for clients, to get hired, and job seekers, it has over 200 million current members, and growing daily. From entrepreneurs, to corporations, there are thousands of potential clients and companies with jobs available, out there waiting to connect with you.
Well, it finally feels like autumn here in Portland, Oregon: pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu at Starbucks, the leaves are turning red and gold…and the rain is pouring down. But I have to admit that I love this season, rain and all. I get that old “back-to-school” feeling. I think back to Read More …
This article originally appeared on the Mac’s List Blog of July 3, 2013. More people are patching together a livelihood from a variety of sources. Job security no longer comes from an employer, but from your marketable and transferrable skills. They’re creating their own portfolio career, which, according to Penelope Trunk, is: “Not the same Read More …
According to recent business courses, if you want your business to be successful, you need to work on building a steady and stable presence online. Not only will this allow you to engage with customers, but it can also make your life much easier, in terms of PR and market research. Need a bit of Read More …
A note from Jackie… It is so easy to get distracted from working towards our goal. There are so many possibilities out there–so many choices, so many distractions. How in the world can we stay focused and on track? Case Study One of my Better, Smarter, Richer clients told a great story a few weeks Read More …
1. You have to love wearing many hats! You will be doing that thing you love – painting, writing, photography, coaching—but you will also be the business manager, accountant, marketer and salesperson. Each of these skills requires time to develop, which typically costs money. One of the biggest mistakes I see is not recognizing the Read More …
The dream of creating value for clients based on your unique talents and expertise is at risk of failing if you don’t prepare yourself. Arguably the single most valuable tool for a solopreneur to possess is a highly focused “can do” mentality. Lucky for you there is a special on attitudes this week at www.JakeFrenchInspires.com, Read More …
Join Jackie B. Peterson and Better, Smarter, Richer at the Mercy Corps Northwest Women’s Business Summit on Wednesday June 12th! Hosted by the Women’s Business Center, this wonderful event celebrates the journeys of successful women entrepreneurs in Portland. Jackie and other industry experts will discuss: • Success and motivation • Overcoming challenges • Available resources Read More …
