Tips From T. Marie

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Trust Me on This: Building a Business Clients Love

Tips From T. Marie

Why Trust Is Non-Negotiable Imagine going on a first date and your companion spends the entire time on their phone. Showcase Your Knowledge and Passion: Use your website, blog, or social media to share valuable insights into your industry. Doesn’t exactly scream “trustworthy,” does it?

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5 Time Saving Tips for Home Businesses

Tips From T. Marie

Set a time to make/take phone calls. Instead of answering the phone whenever it rings consider setting aside an hour or so each day specifically for taking and making phone calls. I’ve written before about how much time can be consumed in your day by a phone call. Create and use an info packet.

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You Should Be Downsizing Your Images

Tips From T. Marie

Photos are key in social media posts, blog posts and for product sales. Smart phones have made taking these needed photos easy, however often the size of these photos is well beyond what is needed. An ideal blog post size is 1200 pixels wide by 675 pixels high. Business today is image driven.

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Keeping it Real When Working from Home

Tips From T. Marie

It’s kind of crazy how just a month ago I was writing these blog posts for a relatively small group of home business owners. If you’re an introvert like me, I much prefer email communication to live messaging, video calls and even the phone. That opens the door to truly connecting with others.

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Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Small Business Ownership

Tips From T. Marie

I spent lots of time on message boards, attending business events in the community and writing for my blog. You may find yourself scrambling to find the time to do the things related to your own business, like invoicing, marketing and blogging. Create blog posts and stockpile them for busy times. Schedule phone calls.

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How Does Working from Home…well…Work?- Responding to COVID-19

Tips From T. Marie

Email, Skype, Zoom and Phones. My second choice would be a phone call. On par with a phone call is Skype or Zoom. Again, any actual call, whether via phone, Skype or Zoom are scheduled. Again, any actual call, whether via phone, Skype or Zoom are scheduled. Elimination of background distractions.

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Mastering Time: Unleash the Magic of Time Blocking for Your Home Business

Tips From T. Marie

A Word Of Caution: Although I’ve had fun making magical references in this blog post, like anything else in life, this technique isn’t necessarily for everyone. Tuesday through Thursday are blocked off for scheduling phone calls, particularly calls with clients and potential clients. For example, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.,

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