http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ Marla Tabaka is a life and business coach who helps entrepreneurs in achieving their business and life goals faster and smarter. She serves as a Success Coach for the nationally known organization, Count-Me-In for Women's Economic Independence and helps award recipients grow their businesses to one-million dollars and beyond. Read full bio. en-us 2009-11-17T16:00:00-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/11/working_too_hard_for_success.html Success means different things to different people. What does success mean to you? That’s a question I ask all of my new clients and I love the myriad of responses. It would be interesting to add a second question: “On... 6569@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-11-17T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/11/solopreneur_or_lonelypreneur.html To me, the word “solo” conjures up images of a hang glider enjoying the solitude and beauty of a solo flight; or a gifted musician on stage performing solo before appreciative fans. Both are strong, independent people with a passion... 6555@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-11-10T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/11/the_energy_test_how_do_you_fee.html How do you feel today? How are your thoughts about what lies ahead and your ability to enjoy the day, solve problems, interact with people and feel good about all of it? Are you able to feel good about YOU?... 6537@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-11-03T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/10/while_driving_to_my_office.html While driving to my “office” here at the local coffee shop this morning, I couldn’t help but notice that we are in our final week of fall color, as the trees are losing the last of their beautiful leaves. I... 6512@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-10-27T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/10/as_i_continue_to_visualize.html As I continue to visualize, build and tweak my own business model I think about processes and tools that may be useful to my clients as they do the same. Today I'm looking at the process I use to examine... 6474@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-10-20T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/10/pilates_is_a_great_business_no_1.html The successful home-based business models series continues with yet another amazing solopreneur. Who do you want to nominate as our next featured solopreneur? Contact me with your ideas! When Rebekah Rotstein graduated college she intended to attend physical therapy school.... 6458@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-10-13T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/10/more_successful_small_business_2.html In this series of successful home-based business models, I will continue to feature a number of brilliant solopreneurs who have chosen to step into their passion as a means to make a good living. I have some wonderful examples to... 6430@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-10-06T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/09/successful_small_business_mode.html Since the Million-Dollar-Mindset for Solopreneurs is about inspiring, empowering, and educating the owners of small business AND those who wish to have their own business someday, I thought I would devote the next 5 or 6 articles to some brilliant... 6404@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-09-29T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/09/increasing_productivity_with_g.html Yes, you heard me right: increasing productivity with gratitude is, indeed, a highly effective process. Why? In a nutshell, giving and receiving thanks increases release of dopamine, therefore raising your energy. This neurotransmitter plays a critical role in the function... 6364@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-09-22T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/09/seven_solopreneur_survival_tip_1.html It’s 8am and you’re about to step into another satisfying work day. Surrounded by your essential tools including your computer, fax, and phone you plunk down at your desk, coffee in hand, and pull up your calendar to assess the... 6342@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-09-15T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/09/position_yourself_as_an_expert_1.html Recently my daughter needed a belt changed on her car. In the interest of budget, she chose to take the vehicle to a friend who used to be an office manager at an auto mechanic shop. This young lady is... 6323@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-09-08T17:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/09/small_business_and_the_greater.html Many business owners choose to become entrepreneurs because they enjoy the freedom associated with answering only to themselves and their clients and in working for their own benefit, rather than the benefit of another company. Variations on the freedom theme... 6307@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-09-01T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/08/are_you_hoding_your_business_b.html Today I received an email from a new client asking if we could discuss some personal life issues in our coaching session this week, rather than focus on her business. We’ve shared only one session together, so she isn’t yet... 6241@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-08-25T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/08/your_advisory_board_meeting_sc.html Now that you’ve given some thought to who you would like to serve on your Advisory Board, hopefully you’ll consider inviting them to take an active role in forming the future of your company. If so, it’s time to lay... 6225@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-08-18T16:00:00-05:00 http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/2009/08/why_you_need_an_advisory_board.html “My business is small, it’s just me,” said my skeptical client. “Well, isn’t that just a perfect reason to create an Advisory Board?” I countered. Solopreneurs are often skeptical about the idea of developing an Advisory Board; but truly, no... 6208@http://blog.inc.com/one-person-business/ 2009-08-11T16:00:00-05:00