Ask others, trust yourself
Subtitle: the entrepreneurial woman's key to success
By: Elisa Balabram
Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: [Bangor, ME]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9781601459312
Subjects: Women-owned business enterprises; Businesswomen; Entrepreneurship; Success in business; Self-confidence; Listening
Description: "You will learn how to: ask for business advice and help; listen to others objectively and filter the information received; transform criticism, opposition, and negativity into positive action; move forward and do what's needed to be successful; trust yourself at all times."--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical and online references (pages 175-181).
Table of contents: title: Introduction
pagenum: 1; label: Chapter 1
title: Self-Inquiry
pagenum: 5; title: Being True to Yourself
pagenum: 9; title: Inner Wisdom
pagenum: 11; title: Knowing Yourself
pagenum: 17; title: Visualization
pagenum: 20; label: Chapter 2
title: Why Would Anyone Ask for Help? Why Would You?
pagenum: 23; title: Brainstorming
pagenum: 27; title: Being Accountable
pagenum: 30; title: Managing Crisis
pagenum: 31; label: Chapter 3
title: Who to Ask
pagenum: 35; title: Mentors
pagenum: 37; title: Friends and Colleagues
pagenum: 41; title: Takers
pagenum: 42; title: Paid Professionals
pagenum: 42; title: Groups and Associations
pagenum: 49; title: The Expert
pagenum: 55; title: Your Clients
pagenum: 57; title: The Universe/Higher Self
pagenum: 61; title: Who Has the Answer?
pagenum: 64; label: Chapter 4
title: How to Ask for Help
pagenum: 71; title: How to Listen and Filter the Information
pagenum: 73; title: How Does the Advice Make You Feel?
pagenum: 77; title: Protecting an Idea
pagenum: 78; title: What If Your Idea Is Stolen or Pops Up Elsewhere?
pagenum: 80; title: Getting Feedback without Exposing the Whole Concept
pagenum: 82; title: Being Flexible
pagenum: 85; title: How to Accept Help
pagenum: 88; title: What to Ask, What Not to Ask (If Anything)
pagenum: 91; label: Chapter 5
title: When to Ask for Help
pagenum: 97; label: Chapter 6
title: What Do You Do When You Don't Get Support?
pagenum: 103; title: "Your Idea Won't Happen"
pagenum: 103; title: "Your Business Concept Does Not Work, Change It To..."
pagenum: 106; title: What to Do When You Hear Conflicting Messages?
pagenum: 108; title: "I Can't Help You"
pagenum: 111; label: Chapter 7
title: Self-Awareness
pagenum: 115; title: Consciousness Shifts
pagenum: 116; title: Supporting Yourself
pagenum: 118; title: Resistance
pagenum: 121; label: Chapter 8
title: Delegate
pagenum: 127; title: Hiring Employees
pagenum: 130; title: Surrendering/Delegating
pagenum: 134; title: Communicating With Your Staff
pagenum: 136; label: Chapter 9
title: Getting Help in Specific Areas
pagenum: 139; title: Business Plan
pagenum: 139; title: Marketing and Advertising
pagenum: 142; title: Creating an Ad Campaign
pagenum: 147; title: Financial Help
pagenum: 149; title: Sales Projections
pagenum: 150; title: Funding Sources
pagenum: 152; title: Alternative Sources of Funding
pagenum: 157; title: Bartering Services
pagenum: 163; title: Conclusion/Final Thoughts
pagenum: 167; title: Let Go of Perfectionism
pagenum: 167; title: Support
pagenum: 169; title: Know When to Stop Asking
pagenum: 171; title: Trust Yourself
pagenum: 172; label: Appendix
title: Suggested Reading and Resources; title: About the Author
pagenum: 183