How to Increase Your Business Profits and Boost Your Morale

Are you aware that the way your office is arranged impacts your mood, clarity, motivation and bottom line? If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated or overwhelmed with your business shifting the energy in your workspace might just boost your morale and your income.

The ancient Chinese system of space planning called Feng Shui helps balance the energy (chi) of a specific space. By strategically placing your office furniture and accessories using Feng Shui guidelines, you’ll create a positive flow to allow business opportunities to arrive at your doorstep.

Did you know that when you apply Feng Shui principles to arrange your home office you can increase your productivity and prosperity? Proper office design can also reduce your stress, empower you, relax your nerves, and boost your confidence while working.

Even Donald Trump, Oprah and Steven Spielberg, and companies such as Coca-Cola, Shell, Sony, Procter & Gamble, and many others actively embrace Feng Shui to increase their business profits.

The way your office is arranged can greatly impact your overall success. By surrounding yourself with things that inspire and motivate you while working each day, not only will you be more productive, you’ll feel happier. Keep your workspace sacred and just for you, and make your office a place of power and productivity. After all, what you do there directly relates to your success and prosperity.

Here are some tips to get you started.

1. Position your desk in the command position so that it faces the door of your office, but not directly in alignment with the door.
2. Let the light in.
3. Clear the clutter and make peace with your paper.
4. Don’t overcrowd the room with too much furniture.
5. Add natural elements such as a flowing water fountain, live plants or fresh flowers.
6. Paint the walls of your office a color that makes you happy and energized.

© Sheri Ruston ~ The Flow Doctor

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Sheri Ruston, aka The Flow Doctor, inspires, educates and empowers heart-centered entrepreneurs on how to increase their wealth by boosting their health naturally. To download her free special report “5 Secrets to Supercharge Your Health and Skyrocket Your Wealth” go to The Flow Doctor.

Feng Shui Made Simple: Room By Room bundle package will provide you with a system to arrange every room of your home. Your physical environment is a reflection of what’s happening in your life. Whether you desire to create shifts in your wealth, your health, your relationships or all of the above, shifting your environment with Feng Shui will provide you with the energetic support that you need to achieve your goals.

Are you willing to leap?

I’ve been getting some questions from people who are interested in attending the Soulful Marketing Experience and they want to know more specifically what will happen for them when they attend this event.

It’s a great question and I want to share with you what will happen for you…it’s just a few weeks away and I’m gearing up for an incredible event, powerful transformations, and some major breakthroughs.

Here’s what will happen for those of you who attend this event:

*You’ll find the courage and confidence to market yourself in bold new ways that will feel authentic, easy, and fun.

*You will understand who your ideal client is and how to get into their head and heart so your marketing will become more effective – lessening the time between meeting someone and having them make a decision to become a client.

* You will have a clear plan of action on how to move forward in the most powerful way, saving you time and money on marketing in the wrong places and to the wrong people.

*Fully understand your potential and the possibilities that live within you, have more empowering beliefs and thoughts to help you move through any fear, negative behaviors, and into right and inspired action.

*Discover how what you offer is remarkable, unique, and different from other people in your industry and how you can tap into your creative power to truly set yourself a part.

*What your clients REALLY want and how you can give it to them on a silver platter, having them eating out of the palm of your hand, and referring endless clients to you.

*Loose the fear that is holding you back, get the support to move forward, and find the power to boldly claim the success that you crave.

*How to make your business so remarkable, memorable, and “buzz-worthy” that your marketing gets simplified.

*Choosing a niche that will make you RICH and why specialist make more than generalist and how you can tap into your specific market.

*How to use whole person marketing so you can always feel fulfilled in your business, preventing you from burnout, exhaustion, and dissatisfaction.

*The secret to getting raving fans, repeat clients and an army of people sharing what you do, so you don’t have to.

*Plus you’ll make incredible connections with other serious business owners and have the opportunity to network and share what you do.

* And the time to turn within through yoga, meditation, and more and find your true authentic path to soulful synchronicity.

Most importantly this isn’t a two day lecture series. This is a workshop where you will do the work, get feedback and support and create a clear plan of action so when you return back to your business you know exactly what steps to take moving forward.

If you are serious about making your business a success in 2010 than now is the time to start. Don’t let fear hold you back. Be bold and courageous and trust that when you make a decision out of faith that the Universe will take care of you.

If you continue to make decisions based on fear, you will never see the opportunities that are in front of you. Faith, trust, and belief are essential components for tapping into the success that is waiting for you.

If you are feeling called to be at the Soulful Marketing Experience than make a commitment to yourself and show the Universe you are serious and willing to do what it takes.

Remember, if you always do what you have always done – you will always get what you’ve always gotten.

There is no greater sign to showing your commitment to your purpose and passion than taking action.

Don’t delay, the registration deadline is November 6^th. These two days will change your life. Thursday & Friday, Nov 12 & 13 will be dates you’ll never forget.

I also want to reiterate this workshop is not for everyone. If you are seriously struggling I do not want you to sped your last dollars to be here. This workshop is for serious business minded people who are ready to step up and claim their divine power and share their gifts with the world and make a BIG difference in their life and business.

This is not for people who make excuses or who are afraid to take risks, this is for the serious heart-centered entrepreneur only – the person who is willing and able to make the changes to achieve the level of success they desire.

You can register and reserve your spot here today at http://www.andreacostantine.com/soulfulexperience

If you need help making a decision, let me know. I’m here to serve you and I will let you know if this is not the right thing for you.

Live Consciously & Market Authentically,

Andrea Costantine

http://www.andreacostantine.com/soulfulexperience

Listening to YourSELF

I usually don’t post other people’s work on my blog; however, when this article came through this morning I wanted to share it. It’s exactly what I’ve discovered this year myself and it’s exactly what I teach. Looking forward to serving people at the Soulful Marketing Experience where they too will discover that what’s truly important in their business is finding their true authentic path and once and for all drop all of the shoulds.

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Listen to YourSELF by Christine Kloser

 There’s been something missing from the business success principles that have been taught for decades. When you’re on a path of growth and expansion in your business, the strategies, tactics and principles you learn are only HALF of what you need to know. I’m sure you’ve been to many seminars, read lots of books and researched online to learn how to market your business, use social media, create information products, leverage multiple streams of income, hire a team, create systems, increase your fees, do joint ventures, create events, etc.

I’ve done the same thing. I’ve invested more money than I care to admit to learn how to grow my business. And, I grew my business to a point that many would consider incredibly successful. But, what I didn’t realize is that I was growing the business on a cracked foundation. Why? Because I listened to others more than I listened to myself. I tried to model others, more than I created a unique model that worked for me. I did what I thought I should do rather than what was 100% right for me and my life. I allowed some of my decisions to be made from my ego, rather than my heart.

You may find this ironic to hear from the woman who is known for her authenticity and for being a pioneer in conscious entrepreneurship. It surprised me, too, when with the help of my spiritual teacher I looked more closely at the business I had created and saw many things about it (and myself) that needed to shift.

What scared me the most, when I realized I hadn’t been listening to my SELF, is how many other people this is happening to. I teach about conscious entrepreneurship, I make it a discipline to be awake and aware to what’s really happening in my business. I focus on the conscious journey I’m on. And, yet I was asleep in some ways. I felt such compassion for myself that I hadn’t truly listened to the depths of my soul and what it was saying to me, and I felt compassion for all entrepreneurs who are asleep in some way in their business.

So, I’ve been on a journey of learning to listen to myself at a deeper level. And, I invite you to join me on this journey, too. I want to share four of the ways I’ve been deepening my ability to listen to my self. And, conveniently, they spell S.E.L.F…

Silence In a world filled with noise, noise and more noise… silence truly is golden. As entrepreneurs, we’re overwhelmed by email, phone calls, TV, radio, social media, blogs, teleclasses, a long “to do” list, etc. And, it’s all draws your focus to the external. Yet, in order to succeed as a happy, fulfilled, successful conscious entrepreneur your focus needs to be inside of yourself. Silence is how this happens. So, today, please take five minutes to sit in silence. Breathe deeply and tune into your internal world. Enjoy the silence and time to simply be with yourself.

Evaluation Rather than rushing from one thing to another, chasing creative ideas as quickly as they arrive, allow yourself to evaluate everything. With each step you take in your business, be conscious about what’s happening. Does it feel right? Is it working? Is it fun and easy? Did you say “yes” when you wanted to say “no”? Is it worth it? Is it profitable? Too often, entrepreneurs get so excited about what’s next, that they move forward too fast and say “yes” too often. The biggest gift you can give yourself is to honestly evaluate what you’ve done and what you want to do to make sure it is completely aligned with you, your business and your life.

Listening Listening piggy backs on silence. Once you turn your focus inward to be present with your own beautiful being, it’s the perfect time and space in which to listen to your heart. For entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the external world of money, success models, marketing, networking, creating, etc. But, none of the external aspects of your business will come together with grace if you don’t take time to listen to what’s TRUE for you.

Focus on Freedom Every decision you make in your business needs to bring you closer to Freedom! And not only financial freedom; but freedom in every area of your life. If you make a decision in your business that robs you of a freedom you want in your life, it’s not the right decision to make. Focusing exclusively on financial freedom can lead to overwhelm, confusion, exhaustion and frustration. When you focus on freedom on every level… financial, spiritual, physical and emotional… you will be guided to make the right decisions for your self.

I encourage you to write these four principles on a sticky note or index card right now and place it somewhere near your computer. Use it as a reminder to be silent, evaluate, listen and focus on freedom as you travel the path of conscious entrepreneurship. © 2009 Christine Kloser

Would you like to use this article? You may as long as you include the following information along with the article: Christine Kloser, author of The Freedom Formula, helps entrepreneurs put soul in their business and money in the bank. If you want to thrive in your purpose-driven, profitable business (while enjoying a soul-satisfying life), send for my special report, How to Avoid the 3 Massive Mistakes Made by Most Conscious Entrepreneurs and my audio, 7 Strategies Entrepreneurial Authors Need to Know… Before Writing a Word, both of which you get (at no charge) when you request my Conscious Business Success Kit at Love Your Life.

To Trade or Not to Trade – that is the question.

Trading is a big when it comes to service based professionals. Many individuals who meet someone and like their services offer to trade, interestingly though trading isn’t always the smartest business move.

I find that some individuals trade with the hope that you’ll get a taste of their services and want to pay to continue; others however, trade because they don’t have the cash flow to pay for what it is you offer.

I find trading to be very interesting and wanted to write about when is it a good time to trade and when is it a bad thing for you and your business.

When it’s good to trade:

1. You are looking for a person with exact services and they are looking for exactly you. Meaning you needed some help with organizing and they desperately needed your pain management services.  And since both equally desire the others services a fair trade is in order and can be negotiated.

Simply put, that’s the only time it’s really good to trade. There are some other random examples where trading may be effective and work in your favor, but generally speaking this is the best trade situation.

Trading is different than gifts of services. There will be times when you actually “gift” your services to someone, whether they have a large center of influence, would be a good referral source, or you simply feel compelled to work with them and want to do so from a giving manner. A gift of service is acceptable at any time; however, no strings of attachment or expectations should be placed upon the gift of service otherwise it’s a lien on the relationship and that’s not good either.

When is it a bad time to trade:

• You are looking for a particular service and have something to offer, yet that other person isn’t looking for what you have to trade. 

 

Here’s why this is a bad idea for trade. Many people (self-included) feel guilty when they know someone could really use their services but cannot afford to pay and start coming up with ways of forcing how a trade could work. But unequal trades equals unhappy people. Most people don’t value traded services in the same way they would a paid service. Secondly, and far worse is the lack of money energy exchanged, but I’ll go more into that one later.

 

• Trading to showcase your services to someone else so they can test you out and you can test out their services as well.

 

The problem with this is that many people who end up trading, rarely ever come back to do a paid service. (And before you start jumping down my throat – hear me out). Why do you think this is? It’s because they don’t have the money.

 

Most people trade because they cannot afford to pay for the services you have. Which is okay, sometimes we cannot afford everything that is out there, but the cycle is this: when you pay for a service and spend your money you are showing to the Universe that you trust that 1. There is enough for everyone 2. That you honor and respect money 3. That you honor and appreciate yourself 4. That you honor and appreciate the other person 4. The Universe is abundant 5. That money is energy and all giving is receiving in some way

 

The biggest problem I see with trading is that people get caught in the trade cycle, where they aren’t paying for any services nor are they receiving money for any services. If you really want to “trade” services for someone do a physical exchange of money – you pay them $100 and they can turn around and pay it back to you in a week. This money energy will do you far more good than ever receiving endless amounts of trades and non-energy exchanges.

 

If you don’t believe me try it. Start paying for what you want from people it will actually help you attract the money into your life.

 

If you decide to trade, barter, or do any type of negotiating all of this needs to be done prior to working together, coming back to someone after services have been completed and firming up details can strain even the greatest of business relationships. Like all partnership and business transactions discuss the details and the specifics beforehand and any changes need to be made along the way – bring them up immediately and don’t delay!

Independence Day

Would love to know your comments!

Who Says Business Can’t Be FUN?!

I’m writing because I want to introduce you to someone who has helped me really over the past year, she’s one of the reasons I’ve made such huge leaps in such a short time.

Her name is Alexi Sebasttien and she’s my Life Purpose Business coach. Before I met Alexi, I was really struggling, confused, and running in circles. After working with Alexi, I now am clear about my message and understand what I bring to the table so I can authentically share my message with the world.

In today’s economy where everyone seems to be looking for a “better way” to do business… one that resonates with their soul instead of toiling away in corporate America or struggling to grow their business the “old school” way to no avail… (How many times can you really go to the same networking events, seeing the same people and getting the same results?) There IS an answer. You just have to know where to look!

I’m excited to share with you that Alexi released a *F*R*E*E* video tutorial series this week where she has revealed some of the secrets she shares only with her private coaching clients and students on how they can Magnetize More Money and Ideal Clients Regardless of the Economy.

One hint: The secret isn’t so much just in the strategies Alexi will be sharing in her videos — it’s actually in YOU! (Again, you just have to know where to look!) These videos will not be available to the public. They will only be available to a select list of individuals who are truly ready to transform their businesses! If you’re reading this right now and are ready for a change from “the same old same old” in your business (and in your life!) be sure to get your complimentary copy of Alexi’s video tutorials by clicking on the link below:

http://bit.ly/NlY2V

I want to be sure you know that Alexi is an incredible coach, she knows how to bring out the best in people so they can truly shine their light out into the world. If you do nothing else today, sign up for Alexi’s course – it’s FREE so why wouldn’t you?

http://bit.ly/NlY2V

Why You Could Be Hurting Your Business

I wasn’t always knowledgeable about energy and how it affects everything in our lives and especially in our businesses, but energy and more specifically your energy could definitely be affecting your bottom line. 

I attend a lot of networking events and I’ve noticed that when I am feeling great and in alignment the attraction flows, and the days that I am having an off time it doesn’t. Simple enough – right?

 

The problem I see is that there are many people who show up to networking events because they think they “should” go, but really they aren’t in alignment, they may not be sharing themselves authentically, and most importantly their belief is in the kicker. Whether it’s just that day or a period in their life, these low energy days could really be hurting your business.

 

I sat at a table a few weeks back with someone with this low energy level, they kept their head hung down, barely said a word, and had a dark cloud hanging above them. While I felt empathetic for her, I really wanted to suggest that she go home and reconnect to her core self.

 

I get upset when I hear people encourage others to “fake it until they make it” because nine times out of ten others can see the faking it. It may be a good theory, but sometimes the faking it is so bad and off that it’s nearly impossible to fool others. Plus when we are out there faking it, our inner self knows and it creates even more in-congruency, even more disconnect and we tend to feel worse.

 

I have had low times in my life and when I was going through those I stayed home, and now if I have an off day I stay away from marketing or being in front of others. It’s not a way of hiding, it’s simply allowing you (and me) the space to reconnect and increase our alignment and energy levels. If you are going through a low period find things that will help you reconnect to that true authentic self, where you do feel in alignment, where you can feel good about what you are doing and who you are being.

 

I use music as a way to increase my energy and connection to spirit. I have a playlist that I turn to anytime I am feeling a lull, usually with one song I can begin to shift. Perhaps for you it’s getting in nature, playing with your kids, or taking a bubble bath. Whatever it is allow yourself the space to truly let your light shine. If you need to retreat into safe quarters, it’s okay to do so. Don’t let anyone out there tell you to fake it, I say be who you are, be your best self, and above all be authentic. It’s the authenticity in people we are most attracted to….

Why this “factor” will change your business instantly

Do you know the difference between struggling as an entrepreneur and spiritually thriving in your business?

 It’s the “Conscious Entrepreneur Attraction Factor” the proven forumla that I’ll be revealing to you next Tuesday September 29th. It’s guauranteed to help serviced based entrepreneurs skyrocket their business and it’s the exact piece that has been missing from so many programs, products, and services.

In this FREE one hour call you’ll discover:

* The #1 secret to synchronicity, getting paying clients, and living soulfully

* Why “Faking It Until You Make It” may be killing your business.

* The most critical thing you can do to ensure your success.

* Why modeling “millionaire” entrepreneurs could be a dangerous path

* And how authenticity, alignment, and belief can immediately change the results you are getting.

Reserve your spot in this powerful call that will transform your business.

All you have to do is visit http://www.andreacostantine.com/attfactor and register today!

I’ll also be giving away something VERY incredible to a live participant on the call, so be sure to be there LIVE so you don’t miss out!

P.S. This is a preview call to my upcoming workshop the “Soulful Marketing Experience” on November 12 & 13

Four Reasons Why Attending Live Events is Instrumental to Your Success as an Entrepreneur

If you’ve been following me for any length of time you know that I have routinely invested in myself and have attended live events. While it’s a big leap of faith for many, they are one of the most instrumental pieces to incorporate into your business growth.

As I put together the pieces of the November workshop I have to ask myself “Why is it important for people to come?” “What benefit will they receive?” I know that I’ll be providing incredible life-changing value but that’s almost second to what really happens at live events.

Here are some incredible reasons I have discovered due to my own experience:

1. Meet like-minded individuals – Whenever you attend a live event that really speaks to your soul, you’ll be sure to find some incredible like-minded people there. During the few days in Miami last November I ran into some incredible people. Those people have now become a part of my support system, they are my mastermind partners, some are now clients of mine, and most importantly they are new friends with whom a bond was forever made.

2. Networking opportunities – I was lucky to meet Cathy Oswald on the shuttle ride to the airport last September, she’s not only a supportive friend and colleague now but she’s also a client. I have seen that the networking that happens at these events, where you are with the same people over multiple days, something magic transpires. The wonderful Jennifer Bourne is the one who revamped my ezine, we met at the event I attended in November. I also know of many others who have also exchanged business after meeting at these live events. The investment almost always pay for itself in the networking opportunities. Additionally, I even discovered my personal mentor at a live event, Alex Sebasttien who has been completely instrumental in my success over the past nine months.

3. Immerse yourself in the information – You get a chance to completely get out of your element and really immerse yourself in what is being taught. It is a time to focus solely on you, your goals, and what you need. There is no better way to learn that to pluck yourself out of your environment and separate yourself for a few days.

4. It sparks inspiration – I know the workshop that I attended last November was what spun off my “I Say Yes to the Universe” campaign. I had this overwhelming feeling that I just needed to be there. I woke up one morning before the event and said “I’ve got to figure out a way to attend this event. – I am supposed to be there.” And I am forever grateful that I did attend. The “yes” campaign really helped me step into my purpose and onto my path.

Whatever initial reasons you use to decide to attend an event, there is almost always something more that happens that you could never plan for or expect. I encourage you to invest in yourself and your business and attend live events whenever possible.

I look forward to serving many of you at the Soulful Marketing Experience in November where relationships will develop, inspiration will transpire, friendships will be formed, and most importantly you will get discover what you need to take your business to the next level.

To find out more and reserve your spot today visit http://bit.ly/3QYmjl

The #1 Mistake People Make With Their Websites

There is one common mistake that I see with about 99% of the websites on the net. That one mistake is simple the people make the website about them. Confused? Well it’s true, people put up a website and talk all about who they are, what they do, the methods they use but they never talk about their audience.

 

It truly is a critical mistake. I’ve heard all sorts of statistics about how long people spend on a website before the click away from seconds to just a few minutes. I know for me personally if I don’t see something of major interest I am off and on to the next site faster than you can say “website.” Are you?

 

Think about your own style of surfing the net. How long do you give a website to capture your attention? There are millions of sites out there and as a user we know that if the page we are on doesn’t have we are looking for we can simply hit the back button to the google search feature and off we go, never to visit again – leaving your website a lonely and desolate place with tumble weeds passing by on your google analytics account.

 

So how can you correct this major mistake? Start talking to the people you work with and refrain for as long as you can from talking about yourself. Follow the “What’s In It For Me” factor. I am sure people will like you and see how wonderful you are, but before they really notice that they want solutions to their problems and they want to know that you can provide them.

 

Objectively look at your website and ask these questions: Do I let my target market know that this is the place for them? Do I mention their names (Coaches, Speakers, Small Biz Owners, etc.)? Do I tell what kind of solutions or results I provide for people? Or am I talking about what method I use? Who I am? Or my own background?

 

Begin to look at your website with the critical eye that your prospects would. This is a life-saving change for keeping more direct and targeted traffic on your website – longer!

 

Oh, and don’t forget to offer them something of great value so you can capture their name and email below. Otherwise how will you ever stay in touch with them again?