Kathie Nelson | Business Coaching, Business Mentoring | Portland, Beaverton, Oregon » Business Growth

Time Strategy Makes a Difference

kathie — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:41:03 +0000

What is the difference between a small business owner or entrepreneur who earns $50,000 annually and those who earn 6 figures or more? Great question, huh! The answer is not quite what you imagine. During a meeting with the founder of WIFS and Financial Advisor with the The Business Planning Group, Alice Tang asked me this very same thing.

Take Back Time! Begin with the End in Mind

kathie — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:31:03 +0000

I recently had the privilege to observe one of my clients while they worked with a nationally renowned marketing consultant from their industry. As the consultant asked question after question he drew out and confirmed the brilliance this woman and her team bring to their clients yet my client’s anxiety level grew. She said, “If we are so fabulous, how come we don’t have clients flocking to us?”

What 'do-it-yourself' tasks should you do yourself?

kathie — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:26:09 +0000

Do it Yourself (Tools)

I saw this article and it resonated with me. Have you heard the term DIY recession? Neither had I. It really fits.

What ‘do-it-yourself’ tasks should you do yourself?
Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) – by Nancy Juetten Staff Writer

Take Charge – Create Your Own Opportunities

kathie — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:05:40 +0000

Find Inspiration

Times like these are tough. We are living in an unusual period of time. On one hand we have government bailouts, business failures, and massive layoffs. On the other, we have business growth, new ventures starting successfully and some industry segments flourishing.

In recent conversations I’ve been asking folks about how they feel in general and specifically about their opportunities in this marketplace. What I am hearing is people are feeling conflicted. The sense of the future unknown (combined with the personality style of the individual) is a contributing factor to a more conservative approach to anything associated with risk.

My observation is that becoming more conservative is a subtle form of withdrawal. I see people withdrawing from customer contact for fear of what they might hear, to withdrawal from opportunities because the future is uncertain. As an entrepreneur and leader, it’s up to us take control of our fear, step up, and find ways to inspire ourselves and others.

Essential Elements to Grow, Prosper, and Connect

kathie — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:07:14 +0000

Get Smart About Time

OK…I am going to let you peek behind the curtain here. Even with all the time I’ve invested, I am (like you) trying to figure out how to stay on top of social media and still get everything done.

"Stepping out of Line" Book Review

kathie — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:56:21 +0000

I had recent opportunity to meet author Nell Merlino a few months ago when she was in Portland. After hearing her I was inspired to pick up a couple of her books. You will find this book a fun read. Nell’s voice comes through loud and clear.

Networking Conversations that Produce Every Time

kathie — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:56:25 +0000

I was prompted to offer this teleclass when I heard so many I meet networking complain about coffee date after coffee date…all in the name of networking that weren’t producing any discernable results. I hate it when I feel like my time is wasted and I know you do too.