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How to choose software for your business

Choosing the right software for your business can be difficult. Here's the process I use to choose the best software, and use software trial periods wisely.

What kind of business can I build in 2022 (with little or no money down)?

There are six kinds of businesses you can start with little or no money down. Here they are, together with the pros and cons of each.

A blueprint for a coaching business

Here are the minimum set of things you need to build a coaching business.

How to double your chances of making the sale

This simple technique can literally double your chances of making the sale. Here's what it is, why it works, and how you can start using it.

The COVID Opportunity

As we head into weeks 3 or 4 (or even more) of self-isoiation, the danger is that we succumb to depression and lethargy. But COVID can be an opportunity for us - here are three ways you can sustain yourself, help others and prepare for growth.

Three ways to look better on Zoom (or any video call)

We're doing a lot of online meetings - and we're still learning to get better at it. Here are top three things you need to do to look good (or at least better) on online calls.

The courage to persevere

When we're repeatedly hit in the face by things that just aren't going right, we can (rightfully) wonder if we should give up. Here's what the honey badger can teach us about perseverance.

Pick one - the key to getting stuff done

When you don't seem to making enough progress, this one technique can help you make a lot of progress fast - by focusing on one thing at a time (and forgetting about almost everything else). (4 min read)

Three principles highly productive people use

I've been a student of productivity for most of my life, and I've realized that, like in many other parts of life, there are a small number of principles that makes the biggest difference in the outcomes. (4 min read)

Three things you need to know about marketing

Marketing can work without going over the top; but unfortunately there's no magic wand you can wave that will have people lining up for your products or services. Here are 3 things you need to know about marketing. (5 min read)

A better sales conversation

Sales conversations - and making the sale - can be difficult. Here's how James added a missing ingredient to his sales conversations and made more sales in two days than in the previous month. (6 min read)

The top 5 reasons your prospects are not buying

If you're struggling to make sales, chances are that you're suffering from one or more common problems. Here are the top 5 reasons they're not buying, and what you can do about it. (7 min read)

Weekly Newsletter or Evergreen Nurturing - which is better?

Content marketing is a great way to keep your subscribers or clients engaged. But producing regular, high quality content can mean sentencing yourself to a treadmill of producing content all the time - here's how Evergreen Nurturing can help, and give your readers even more value. (6 min read)

How to use RightMessage and ConvertKit to track website activity

How to set up RightMessage and ConvertKit to automatically track which pages your website visitors are looking at - and tracking their interest over time.

The gap between here and success

There's a gap between where we are today and the future version of ourself that became successful. Here's how to fast-track the process of getting there - and changing ourselves in the process.

How to get out of severe overwhelm

Sometimes you're so overwhelmed you just don't know where to start making order out of the chaos. Here's the technique I've been using to help me get out of that hole. (8 min read)

The case for (and against) blog articles

Creating content is one way to get subscribers for your business. But there are better ways than just writing an article a week. (5 min read)

Why time management systems don't work

Adopting a new time management can be exciting, but many fail to deliver on their promise. Here's why, and what you can do about it. (5 min read)

How to start building passive income

There's a lot of hype around building passive income. Here's one tried and tested way, warts and all. (9 min read)

Back office setup for an info products business

There are a lot of systems you can use to automate your back office. Here's an inside look at the systems I use for my info products business. (7 min read)

6 signs your website needs help

Your website has a job, but it can't do that job if it's suffering from one or more of these 6 common problems. (8 min read)

How ready are you to build a business?

Here are 11 factors that make a big difference in how successful you will be building a business (9 min read)

When a business dies

A failing business is one of the toughest times you can go through. I would like to acknowledge your courage – and offer some words of hope (6 min read)

Five rules for creating a work environment where you can thrive

No matter how modest your office or workspace, you can design it for high productivity. Here are 5 rules for productive work spaces. (6 min read)

What kind of product or service can I sell?

Deciding what kinds of products and services you can build a business around can be tough. Here are six types of products and services, and the pros and cons around each. (14 min read)

The single most important leading indicator of productivity

Productivity is a holy grail for many of us. Here is the single most important leading indicator of productivity - and how it fits into the bigger picture (6 min read)

Can you actually design your lifestyle?

Can you actually design your lifestyle? The answer may be closer than you think. (6 min read)

How to calculate your hourly rates

If you have to bill your work out by the hour, here's how to calculate rates that work for you. And other ways to think about it. (6 min read)

How to sell yourself (even when you're modest)

Not all of us are confident telling the world how great we are. But you don't need to be a hypemaster to sell yourself - you just have to write down the facts. (6 min read)

A roadmap for your Bullet Journal

Bullet Journalling is one of the best ways to organise your life and keep track of the stuff you need to do. Here's how to create a roadmap for your Bullet Journal. (6 min read)