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New Entrepreneur? 7 Steps To Boosting Your Confidence and Business

by Sheral DeVaughn August 11, 2021

New Entrepreneur? 7 Steps To Boosting Your Confidence and Business

When you're a new business owner, everything seems a little scary and overwhelming. It's hard to take charge and assert yourself when you don't have the experience to fall back upon.

And if you're not confident, your potential customers won't be confident in you.

How do you become self-assured without having experience as a business owner?

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7 Reasons Discomfort Can Make You A Better Copywriter (Or Business Owner)

by Sheral DeVaughn July 2, 2021

7 Reasons Discomfort Can Make You A Better Copywriter (Or Business Owner)

Is there something you could do in your business that makes you so uncomfortable you panic at the thought of it?

A business that takes no risks and doesn't grow doesn't stay around very long.

Without stepping out of our comfort zones and taking risks with what makes us UNcomfortable, we never improve.

Here are 7 ways discomfort will benefit you and your brand:

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The Emotional Entrepreneur: How To Move Forward After Hitting A Wall

by Sheral DeVaughn June 25, 2021

The Emotional Entrepreneur: How To Move Forward After Hitting A Wall

The difference between success and failure is how long you decide to wallow in your own self-pity. It's not okay to let everything go by the wayside with your business. You need to figure out what to do to get out of the pit you dug for yourself.

So what can you do to keep moving forward after hitting a wall?

Here are a few things to try when you find yourself having trouble getting back into a productive mindset:

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Want To Get The Edge On Your Competition For Free? Try Courtesy

by Sheral DeVaughn June 5, 2021

Want To Get The Edge On Your Competition For Free? Try Courtesy

Is courtesy in business nearly extinct? Perhaps we should be doing more to save courtesy and let it thrive. After all, it can have tremendous positive impact for both customers and businesses.

Posted in #bizsuccess, #businesssuccess, #gratitude, #professionalservices, #smallbiz, #smallbizsuccess, #smallbiztipsandtricks, #smallbusiness, #smallbusinesssuccess, #smallbusinesstipsandtricks, #weekendwordpour, #wordassassin, courtesy

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Do You Know How To Write Right? SEO vs CopyWriting vs Content Writing

by Sheral DeVaughn June 1, 2021

Do You Know How To Write Right? SEO vs CopyWriting vs Content Writing

As a small business owner, you know you need to get your message across to potential customers. You also know the best way to get the most impact is by employing a freelance copywriter, SEO writer, or content creator.

But do you know which type of professional service you need?

Posted in #bizsuccess, #brandcontent, #brandstories, #businesssuccess, #contentwriting, #copy, #copycontent, #copywriter, #copywriting, #freelance copywriter and editor, #marketingcopy, #painpoints, #productsales, #professionalservices, #salescopy, #salespagecopy, #SEOcontent, #smallbiz, #smallbizsuccess, #smallbusiness, #smallbusinesssuccess, #storytelling, #valuecopy, #valueemails, #websitecopy, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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The 9 Circles of Hell in Small Business Collaborations: See You Soon?

by Sheral DeVaughn April 16, 2021

The 9 Circles of Hell in Small Business Collaborations: See You Soon?

As small business owners, we realize the importance of collaborations for growth. But what is stopping us from enjoying success when joining forces?

Posted in #bizsuccess, #businesspain, #businesssuccess, #collaboration, #entrepreneur, #paininbusiness, #smallbiz, #smallbizsuccess, #smallbusiness, #smallbusinesssuccess, #smallbusinesstipsandtricks, #solopreneur, #weekendwordpour, #womeninbusiness, #wordassassin, #wordpour

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How My Copywriting Was Helped By Kayak Racing: A Small Biz Marathon

by Sheral DeVaughn April 9, 2021

How My Copywriting Was Helped By Kayak Racing: A Small Biz Marathon

Instead of looking at small business ownership as a sprint to success, look at it as a marathon or an ultra event.

Here's how training to race is the same way you should "train" for business success.

Posted in #bizsuccess, #businesspain, #businesssuccess, #contentwriting, #copy, #copywriter, #copywriting, #entrepreneur, #freelance copywriter and editor, #paininbusiness, #smallbiz, #smallbizsuccess, #smallbusiness, #smallbusinesssuccess, #solopreneur, #weekendwordpour, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright, kayak racing, kayaking, MR340

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Born of Frustration: How To Channel Pain Into Small Business Success

by Sheral DeVaughn April 2, 2021

Born of Frustration: How To Channel Pain Into Small Business Success

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of U.S. small businesses fail within the first year. By the end of their fifth year, roughly 50% are struggling.

So how do the success stories overcome the odds and succeed?

They embrace their pain.

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Want To Improve Your Business Attitude (And Sales)? Try Some Gratitude!

by Sheral DeVaughn March 30, 2021

Want To Improve Your Business Attitude (And Sales)? Try Some Gratitude!

Gratitude is an attitude. It's an approach to the way you live and do things. It's an effort of positivity. Not only does it improve your personal life, but it can make things better in your business as well.

So what are some ways you can show your gratitude in your copywriting and copy content?

Posted in #bizsuccess, #brandcontent, #businesssuccess, #contentwriting, #copy, #copycontent, #copywriter, #copywriting, #copywritingsecrets, #copywritingtips, #copywritingtipsandtricks, #entrepreneur, #goodcopy, #gratitude, #smallbiz, #smallbiztipsandtricks, #smallbusiness, #smallbusinesstipsandtricks, #solopreneur, #websitecopy, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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Your Biggest Business Competitor? The Answer Is Smiling Right At You.

by Sheral DeVaughn March 26, 2021

Your Biggest Business Competitor? The Answer Is Smiling Right At You.

So often when we go into business for ourselves, we focus on how fast we can become successful. But what does that success look like? It's different things to different people.

So who should you look at to measure your business success?

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Are You Failing For Success, Or Failing To Succeed?-Weekend #Wordpour

by Sheral DeVaughn March 19, 2021

Are You Failing For Success, Or Failing To Succeed?-Weekend #Wordpour

We all have failures in our personal and professional lives. The question becomes, "how do we recover from it?" And is it possible that failing is what makes us become successful in our businesses in the end?

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Does Your Copy Sizzle or Suck? How Can You Tell?

by Sheral DeVaughn March 16, 2021

Does Your Copy Sizzle or Suck? How Can You Tell?

You've spent countless hours writing all about what you do and how great your copy is. So many hours that you can't remember the last time you cooked dinner or watched a movie with your spouse. So why isn't anyone buying what you're selling?

There's a good chance it's because your copy sucks.

So how do you know if you're writing bad copy? Here's a few examples:

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