Think reinventing yourself during an economic down turnis a not a good idea? Well, think again." 

According to Speaker and best selling Author Peter J. Fogel ("If Not Now… Then When? Stories and Strategies of People Over 40 Who Have Successfully Reinvented Themselves)

How to Reinvent Yourself During Recessionary Times
featuring Peter Fogel and hosted by Dr. Joe Capista
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
8 -9 PM EDT

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A mentor is a must for the success of your small business. Do you have one as yet? A mentor is a person who has more entrepreneurial business experience than you and is someone you learn to trust over a period of time.

You might be wondering why a small business mentor is important for the development of your business. After all, you have friends and family you trust and whose opinions you respect. The reason is that a mentor can guide and nudge you towards the right business direction whereas family and friends may not be in a position to do this.

If you are an entrepreneur and dream of running a highly successful business, you should do whatever you can to find a mentor immediately. It is not always easy to find a good mentor, but there are skilled mentors who do look for mentees who are willing to work hard to build a successful business.

When I found my mentor, Charlie Schaivo, it made a world of difference to the way I approached my dental practice. It made a huge difference to my success. He instilled confidence in me and taught me important lessons often without me realizing how much of an impact he was having.

When you find a committed mentor, you may be amazed at how quickly you can start having the successes that you have always wanted for your business.

When you want a small business mentor, you should look for a few key characteristics. It is important that you and your mentor share the same values; you should have a good rapport with your mentor; you should be always willing to listen to him or her even it is something you do not want to hear; your mentor should have goals lined up for you; and he or she should be willing to use their time and energy, assuming that you do not waste their time and yours.

Some of the advantages of having a small business mentor is that they have already achieved what you want and they may be able to help you expand your network by putting you in touch with other experienced people. All these advantages result in you having a highly successful business. There is absolutely no doubt that a mentor is essential for all small business entrepreneurs.

To find out more about creating a successful business go to www.joecapista.com to access the free eBook, Build a Multi-Million Dollar Business.

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Success in your life is directly proportional to the number of people you serve and the quality of your service. As simple as it may sound, a lot of people do not follow this principle and keep wondering why they are not successful in their business.

There is a definite relationship between service and compensation in life and you have to look towards enriching others before you can gain something. Being successful is about giving others and not about taking.

Many people end up focusing on the compensation and forget about the service. In order to improve your service to your clients and customers, you have to be constantly on the path of learning. The learning will help you try out new ways of satisfying your customers’ demands and you will be able to serve them better. This automatically will ensure that you get increased compensation.

The entire process is a boomerang effect. You develop creative ways to increase your service and in doing so you increase the returns you reap. Those who have understood the principle of having an attitude of service are rewarded with superior compensation.

There are many creative strategies to increase your levels of service. One of the best strategies is to be on a continuous path of learning. You are constantly giving food to your mind, which you can draw upon when you are brainstorming for ideas. Learning will expand your ability to think creatively and will have a positive influence in all areas of your life. The idea is to use your increased knowledge and apply it to your current business. Learning and increasing your knowledge will help you come up with novel ideas, insights and outlooks to solve problems and create a better service structure for your clients or customers.

Success in business largely depends on cultivating an attitude of service and providing value to others. You see a need and supply the solution for the need instead of concentrating on the compensation or monetary aspect.

To find out more about creating a successful business go to www.joecapista.com to access the free eBook, Build a Multi-Million Dollar Business.

If you watch successful people you will usually find that they are very self-confidant. Self-confidence may have come to these people on account of their success, but usually self-confidence is present in people before they become successful. Once they start working toward success, usually self-confidence and success run parallel, each fueling the other.

Being a confident person has many benefits not just in your personal life, but also in business. Whatever may be your ambitions, building up your self confidence to a certain level will play a major role in you achieving success and facing crises that come your way as you traverse the path to success.

The best way to gain confidence is to allow your positive attitude to come forth. If you are swamped with negative thoughts, you will be hampering your chances of succeeding in business. When you think positively, it will give an impetus to your progress and you will be able to overcome difficult periods when success seems a distant dream.

While success and self-confidence have a symbiotic relationship, there is no guarantee that one will lead the other. Self-confidence is a misplaced commodity in egocentric people. These people display high levels of self-confidence along with arrogance. They feel they are masters and know everything there is know about their trade. This often is mistaken for self-confidence and can hamper success. The reverse is also true when people who are not naturally self-confidant achieve success. Such people do not bask in their achievement and shy away from acknowledging their success.

Though success and self-confidence exist in progressive harmony, if you work towards improving your confidence, your growing confidence will support you on each step as you work towards success. And as you get successful, your self-confidence will increase. It is important to develop a harmonious relationship between your confidence levels and the route you are taking to success. If there is no synchronization (over confidence or lack of confidence), it may lead to a fall just as you taste success.

To find out more about creating a successful business go to www.joecapista.com to access the free eBook, Build a Multi-Million Dollar Business.