The last time I wrote, I talked about the importance for understanding the reasons why you went into business. Now I want to talk to about the difference between an entrepreneur and someone who treats their business like a hobby. The only difference between the two is the mindset.
Your mindset is like the steering wheel that causes your car to go in direction that you point it. If you turn your wheel to the left, your car will go to the left. Well our mindsets is just as critical to how we run our business and the direction we want to take our business.
The reason why the mindset is so important is because it is YOU. When you come to the table, you also bring your fears, dreams, apprehensions, inadequacies, disappointments, etc. into the business. It is imperative that as you are building your business, you also build yourself.
Please allow me to list a few mindsets that are crucial to the success of any business.
1. Calculated Risk Taker – is a person who is not afraid to step out and take a chance. This person doesn’t look at past failures to determine the success of present opportunities. They pursue opportunities based on what their inner man is saying; even if it doesn’t match their reality.
2. Self-Motivated – is a person who doesn’t look for people or things around them to get them going. They are excited about the vision and the work that goes along with the vision. This person does what needs to be done because they see the bigger picture.
So in light of the two mindsets we just discussed; are there some areas in your life that needs to be adjusted. Ask yourself, do I allow the economy and things going on around me to dictate the decisions I need to make in my business and for my business? When it comes to growing your business, not only do you have to be motivated; but it is imperative to be able to take risk.
When it comes to expanding your business and/or growing your business, it will never look like the right time. In fact, you will feel led to move in different directions at what seemingly is the worst time. But you must develop the mindset of being a calculated risk taker and what the blessings unfold in your business.
On the next blog, we will discuss more mindsets that needs to be developed in order to grow your business beyond a hobby.
If you would like to find out more about how to build your business beyond a hobby, please order the EBOOK – “Tips & Strategies to Building Your Business Beyond a Hobby” by Karen M. Presley at www.karenmpresley.com
Visit: www.anointedpressgraphics.com – and let us help brand your business.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
What Kind of Weapon Are You?
When I think of the word weapon, I think of something that has the ability to damage and/or kill. Military, police officers, high end government officials, secret service officers all use weapons to protect and to engage in war when necessary. Drug dealers, thieves, robbers and gangs also use weapons for destruction and violence.
Weapons have been around for a long time, even in the Bible days, they used jabbers, swords, knives, bow and arrows, etc. Weapons are also used to hunt their prey, to provide food for us when we go to the store to purchase. So as you see, one word “weapon” can be used in so many different manners.
2 Corinthians 10:3 tells us that although we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh. That means as a Believer, we are not to handle our problems and things that come up in our lives, the same way the world handles their problems. Vs 4 tells us that the weapons of our warfare are NOT carnal. That means, the weapons of our conflict are not physical. They are not the same physical weapons that we’ve talked about earlier, which are the one people use in the world.
If you are a believer, God has given us other weapons that we are to use to engage in war. I’m sure if you are like me, you can’t even fathom how God’s weapon could compare to the weapons in the world; but let’s look at several scriptures to see that what God has given us is far powerful and more effective to destroy the works of the enemy.
Ephesians 6:17 – says we are to take the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God. The Word is symbolized as a sword. The same sword that was used in the Old Testament to destroy nations, is now available to us. The power that’s in the Word is the fuel behind every weapon.
A sword is used to cut and thrust. Cut means to pierce sharply as to hurt, severe, divide into parts and thrust means to push with sudden force, to stab and impose. The Word of God is more than words on a piece of paper bound in a book. The Word of God, when put in your heart is a powerful weapon that has the ability to damage anything in your way.
That Word that God has given us is the same Word that He spoke the world into existence, which is still being upheld by the Word. (Heb 1:3) The Word of God is the source of your power. No word is indicative of beating the air or shooting blanks. Have you ever been in a fight and your arms were swinging, you were exerting a lot of energy and you were getting tired but wasn’t hitting anything? That is what it feels like when we are engaged in war over the enemy and we have no word on the inside of us; or we can quote the scripture but don’t believe the scripture.
The Word is the foundation of everything we do and it’s the fuel behind every weapon.
Stay tuned for our next edition, when we break down the significance of the Word of God and how it plays a dynamic part in us walking in power and authority.
http://www.karenmpresley.com/articles_view.asp?columnid=6156&articleid=74629
Weapons have been around for a long time, even in the Bible days, they used jabbers, swords, knives, bow and arrows, etc. Weapons are also used to hunt their prey, to provide food for us when we go to the store to purchase. So as you see, one word “weapon” can be used in so many different manners.
2 Corinthians 10:3 tells us that although we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh. That means as a Believer, we are not to handle our problems and things that come up in our lives, the same way the world handles their problems. Vs 4 tells us that the weapons of our warfare are NOT carnal. That means, the weapons of our conflict are not physical. They are not the same physical weapons that we’ve talked about earlier, which are the one people use in the world.
If you are a believer, God has given us other weapons that we are to use to engage in war. I’m sure if you are like me, you can’t even fathom how God’s weapon could compare to the weapons in the world; but let’s look at several scriptures to see that what God has given us is far powerful and more effective to destroy the works of the enemy.
Ephesians 6:17 – says we are to take the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God. The Word is symbolized as a sword. The same sword that was used in the Old Testament to destroy nations, is now available to us. The power that’s in the Word is the fuel behind every weapon.
A sword is used to cut and thrust. Cut means to pierce sharply as to hurt, severe, divide into parts and thrust means to push with sudden force, to stab and impose. The Word of God is more than words on a piece of paper bound in a book. The Word of God, when put in your heart is a powerful weapon that has the ability to damage anything in your way.
That Word that God has given us is the same Word that He spoke the world into existence, which is still being upheld by the Word. (Heb 1:3) The Word of God is the source of your power. No word is indicative of beating the air or shooting blanks. Have you ever been in a fight and your arms were swinging, you were exerting a lot of energy and you were getting tired but wasn’t hitting anything? That is what it feels like when we are engaged in war over the enemy and we have no word on the inside of us; or we can quote the scripture but don’t believe the scripture.
The Word is the foundation of everything we do and it’s the fuel behind every weapon.
Stay tuned for our next edition, when we break down the significance of the Word of God and how it plays a dynamic part in us walking in power and authority.
http://www.karenmpresley.com/articles_view.asp?columnid=6156&articleid=74629
Monday, March 21, 2011
Karen Presley on Taking off the Mask-Intro2
This is the time to allow God to bring us into a place of healing and restoration. We must stop fighting the process. It is our responsibility to begin to locate where we are, so God can bring us into the place that He has for us. This is your appointment to heal from the past and move forward into your destiny. This will require a process of stripping. See clip and more on www.youtube.com/karenpresleymin
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Self Publishing 101 - 1 day workshop
Do you have a book in you? Do you find yourself starting something and then stopping because you don't know what to do next. Not only do we publish books, but we also help you in the beginning stages with going through the in's and out's of self publishing. We start at the writers standpoint to the printers and publishing aspect. Call us today: 301.782.2285 or visit: www.anointedpressgraphics.com
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Is Your Marketing Material Attracting the Customers You Want
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Before the customer sees you or know how great you are and how great your product is; your material is speaking on your behalf. Did you realize that? When potential customers come across your marketing materials; what does it speak? Does it speak - "I just started." Does it speak - "I don't care about my presentation."
Your marketing material will begin to speak to the customers that you want to attract. If you want larger clientele, you must invest in branding your company. Your material must speak to your abilities to serve the next level clientele.
Anointed Press Graphics, Inc., is your one place stop to shop for all your graphic designs, printing, book publishing and website needs. We specialize in branding your company to attract the customer you deserve.
Call 301-782-2285 at we'll be happy to serve you.
We're located at 11191 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Does your competition have a website?
If your competition is online, your business needs to be right there next to them. With today's technology forever changing, business owners also need to change with the times. Many potential customers will start and end their search online. Many people go with the first business they see that sounds appealing to the ear and eye.
If that business is your competition, then you are already loosing business. Some small businesses can get along fine with the basic website that explains their services, location, hours of operation and maybe a gallery of what they offer. However, if your business provides products, then you need a website to capture the audience that you do not come in contact with. You will not believe how easy it is to expand your sales geographically to potential customers that are actively searching online.
Even if you have a non profit organization, it is imperative that you have web appearance. Many people will search the website to see what your company is about and how you are making a difference in the lives of other people. Also when you think of online donations, you want to make it easy for people to donate.
Anointed Press Graphics commitment to our customers is to provide the highest quality design services. We can handle all aspects of the design from the initial concept to the final production. Our customers includes, large companies, small businesses, entreprenuers, churches, and non profit organizations.
Let Anointed Press Web, a division of Anointed Press Graphics create a website for you today.
www.anointedpressweb.com
301-782-2285
If that business is your competition, then you are already loosing business. Some small businesses can get along fine with the basic website that explains their services, location, hours of operation and maybe a gallery of what they offer. However, if your business provides products, then you need a website to capture the audience that you do not come in contact with. You will not believe how easy it is to expand your sales geographically to potential customers that are actively searching online.
Even if you have a non profit organization, it is imperative that you have web appearance. Many people will search the website to see what your company is about and how you are making a difference in the lives of other people. Also when you think of online donations, you want to make it easy for people to donate.
Anointed Press Graphics commitment to our customers is to provide the highest quality design services. We can handle all aspects of the design from the initial concept to the final production. Our customers includes, large companies, small businesses, entreprenuers, churches, and non profit organizations.
Let Anointed Press Web, a division of Anointed Press Graphics create a website for you today.
www.anointedpressweb.com
301-782-2285
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Tips and Strategies - Building Your Business Beyond a Hobby
There are many reasons why people go into business for themselves. Some people feel like there has to be something other than the 9-5 job; for some there friends or family members talk them into turning what they like to do into a business and for some they may have gotten fired from their job as was now forced to pursue their own. However, there may be some of you, like me, who just stumbled into a business, with no prior dreams of it.
Needless to say it is important for you to establish what your personal reasons for going into business for yourself. Take a minute and write down on a piece of paper 3 reasons for going into business for yourself. This exercise will help you to stay focus even in the rough times.
On the next blog, we will talk about what the difference between an entrepreneur and someone who treats their business like a hobby.
If you would like to find out more about how to build your business beyond a hobby, please order the EBOOK - "Tips & Strategies to Building Your Business Beyond a Hobby" by Karen M. Presley at http://www.karenmpresley.com/
or call 202-251-5616
or email me at: coach@karenmpresley.com
Needless to say it is important for you to establish what your personal reasons for going into business for yourself. Take a minute and write down on a piece of paper 3 reasons for going into business for yourself. This exercise will help you to stay focus even in the rough times.
On the next blog, we will talk about what the difference between an entrepreneur and someone who treats their business like a hobby.
If you would like to find out more about how to build your business beyond a hobby, please order the EBOOK - "Tips & Strategies to Building Your Business Beyond a Hobby" by Karen M. Presley at http://www.karenmpresley.com/
or call 202-251-5616
or email me at: coach@karenmpresley.com
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