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I had the opportunity to be a segment guest for WVON Radio (1690, Chicago), a pillar station serving the Chicago community. This station is one of the top in the country. On the show "Real Talk, Real People" with the host, Art "ChatDaddy" Sims I had the chance to discuss what it takes in every sector to foster better business relationships. These are 5 Tips I came up with the following, enjoy!  Tip #1 Acknowledge Customer Loyalty It's important to actively maintain a sense of loyalty to those who are loyal supporters of your business. How often in business do we fail to keep tabs on those individuals who are buying our products or services to ensure they feeling appreciated?!? Make your "ride or die'ers" (most loyal supporters) feel consistently appreciated and you will create a win/win. They will be your best source for new referrals. Most organizations choose to create VIP or Loyalty Programs of some kind giving out discounts or co...

What is “boss fire”? It may be passion, intention, and purpose that activated your business, but how do you keep the spark going when you feel stressed? Sometimes you lose stamina because your business is actually thriving and you may find yourself overwhelmed with the responsibilities of success- meetings, press obligations, due dates. Can’t we just send our clones? Sorry sis, not yet. There is only one you! Preserve yo’self! For now, check out these 4 tips to help keep your “boss fire” burning. Your self care regimen requires more than a spa day. Tip #1 Classify Your Contact The mistake we often make is believing that every single conversation with every person who wants to meet with you is extremely important. While this may be true, there are levels. Remember to classify your contact with people. If someone wants to share ideas or pick your brain, that should be classified as a phone call, If there is true potential for a collaboration, classify that as a face to face meeting. We...

Technology has its pluses and minuses. The internet saves information so one can go back 10 years ago or more on sites like Twitter and blogs and reveal posts of racial slurs, gay bashing, and other derogatory statements. Lately, this has caused some adverse attention to some celebrities about posts they have made in the past. It leaves me to think of how I would feel in a case like that.  I am not the same person emotionally and mentally that I was 5 years ago let alone 10 years. I don't even remember most things I have posted. Facebook has memories it shows you from posts you made on a particular date but a different year. Some of my posts I’ve seen, I’ve thought, ‘What was I thinking?’ I almost felt embarrassed knowing I said it ‘out loud’ by posting it on social media. With that being said where is the pass or understanding for growth and maturity? I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that I've done, thought and said some things in the past when I wasn't as mature as I...

Can you believe 2019 is well underway? I hope you have big plans for this new year of life and what it has to offer. As for me, I have some exciting yet scary news to share. I am retiring from Corporate America this year at the age of 48! I know you must be thinking, “How can she ‘retire’ at 48? Did she win the lottery? Receive a huge legacy from a rich relative? Play the ponies?” The truth is, throughout the past year God was preparing me to close the glass door of my office after 20 years of service to one company.' While I am extremely grateful for the lessons I learned over the past two decades there, now I must take on the challenge of walking through another door into the unknown. I will admit, this new adventure makes me feel a bit frightened and utterly excited at the same time. While I achieved a level of success that I never thought possible as a young woman, I’ve known for quite some time that my gifts were too big to be confined and limited by the constraints...

Amina Knowles is one of the owners of  PAW Solutions Inc a company that offers Tax, Credit and Business Funding Solutions that help consumers and entrepreneurs reach their personal and professional goals. Amina is a Tax professional and serial entrepreneur turn passionate about business funding when she isn't working you will catch her chatting with her daughter or researching spiritual growth concepts along with businesses, industries, and trends.    What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?   The Biggest Obstacle was telling myself I could start this business I had to be sure I had access to all the things I needed and plan to use in the near future.  What inspired you to break into your particular industry?   I was inspired to start my company for business credit because I like helping others avoid the mistakes I made when I started my first business because I didn't know about busin...

Cheers to the New Year as it revives a season of envisioning, planning, and utilizing those magazines that have piled up on your coffee table. It’s time to make a vision board! Over the past few years, vision boards have gotten more popular as they have been perceived to be highly effective while pursuing your goals. The downside is that It can be tempting to glue pretty pictures on your poster board without fully investing the intention behind it. This year challenge yourself to incorporate these 8 tips while creating your 2019 blueprint for success! Tip #1 Have an Attitude of Gratitude Dedicate some time to mentally unpack the evolution of you. Reference your old vision board or journal. Look over the past year and express a feeling of gratitude. Focus on what you accomplished and how you made it through another year. Also, reach out to thank your support system. The more you express gratitude the more you invite positive experiences into your life! Tip #2 Clarity is Key Your visio...

When you dream how successful you want to be, do you believe you will receive or do you doubt? Do you believe that you deserve to be successful? Do you feel down when others flourish almost effortlessly? Be honest. You only have to answer to you and it’s worth the contemplation. As I take inventory of my own feelings and thoughts I had to be honest, I wasn’t always sure I would receive what I asked for. For as long as I can remember, I have believed that asking and asking would eventually make me believe I deserved what I asked for and then it would come to me. I wasn’t aware when I asked I needed to know I deserved it, by feeling and acting as if I had it already. Rather than the idea that we have to settle or we won't always get what we want in some way shape or form. I desperately wanted to break that cycle and develop a new idea. I wanted to believe, that I too, can have anything I wanted and that a life of abundance, a life filled with m...