THE SUCCESSFUL SOLOIST  

Marla Tabaka is a small-business advisor who helps entrepreneurs around the globe grow their businesses well into the millions. She has over 25 years of experience in corporate and start-up ventures and speaks widely on combining strategic and creative thinking for optimum success and happiness. @MarlaTabaka


No Office? 4 Secrets for Managing Virtual Workers

Concerned about getting your money's worth when your team is spread across the country--or the world? Relax. Here are the secrets from a virtual-company pro.  Read story

Make This Tiny Change to Meet Your Biggest Goals

This year, when checking in with my New Year's resolutions, I changed one way I'd been thinking. It might make all the difference for your business.  Read story

5 Thoughts to Make You a Better Salesperson

Do you give up after a few sales calls? Expect new business to come from every networking event? It's time for a shift in mindset that you can take all the w...  Read story

4 Surprisingly Effective Things to Say

As the boss, you have to know it all and always be in the right. Wrong. Try these simple, yet powerful words to build trust and lead with integrity.  Read story

Building an Online Community: The Barn-Raising Strategy

If you build it, they will come? Think again. Building a strong and vibrant community online takes more than a "Field of Dreams" approach. In fact, that look...  Read story

5 Things You Should Never Do on Facebook

Not enough folks "liking" you on Facebook? Here's how you are driving your fans away.  Read story

Simple Trick to Finding Extraordinary Employees

Skills and experience aren't necessarily the most important assets to look for in a job applicant. Instead, try putting their imagination to the test with th...  Read story

9 Slightly Crazy Things That Might Make You Wildly Productive

Break up your routine with these secret (slightly off-the-wall) tricks to jump-starting your productivity.  Read story

How to Find a Celebrity Mentor

Need a mentor? Why not reach for the stars? Five strategies to bring your idol into your life.  Read story

Attract a Huge Crowd With LinkedIn

Don't let your virtual and live events be a bust. Use these LinkedIn event-marketing strategies to create your A-list and fill those seats with just the righ...  Read story

Do Customers Love You? 5 Questions to Ask

Want to be as adored by customers as Virgin Airlines? Get a solid foundation in place by thinking through this set of important questions.  Read story

Dangerous Ways Your Virtues as a Leader Can Backfire

Your values and virtues have come to define your leadership ability. That's outstanding. But it can also have a dark side.  Read story

The Best Advice You'll Ever Receive (Hint: You Already Got It)

Ever wish for a bit of solid advice to make life easier? The best advice you've ever gotten is probably hidden in your own backyard.  Read story

Your Elevator Pitch Stinks. Here's How to Fix It

The old, boring elevator speech is dead. Finally. Use these four tips to create a pitch that doesn't sound like an outdated sales speech.  Read story

4 Steps to Actually Feeling Happier

There are a lot of myths surrounding the state of mind known as "happiness." Here's how you can break them down and start on your own path.  Read story

Turn Your Toughest Customer Into Your Biggest Fan

These 7 tips will help you transform your most difficult clients into big marketing victories.  Read story

What Working From Home Really Means

Does your little home office make you feel like a small fish? Here's what the big fish think of you.  Read story

Avoid a Publicity Nightmare

Buyer beware! Choosing the wrong PR agency can break the bank and tarnish your brand. Here's how to avoid a costly mistake.  Read story

Surprising Way to Fund Your Business

Investors, bankers, friends, and family: These are the people we traditionally think of when we need to infuse money into a business. Here's a better way.  Read story

4 Tips for Getting a Business Loan

Need cash? Boost your odds of getting a business loan with these simple tips.  Read story

5 Secrets For Landing a Whale of a Client

Corporate America wants to buy from you! Learn how to crack the code to this trillion-dollar marketplace with these surprising strategies.  Read story

5 Magical Tips for Achieving Your Goals

Do you fail at achieving your most significant goals? Chances are, you are missing these vital strategies.  Read story

10 Surprising Marketing Predictions For 2013

Get ahead of the curve on fast-moving, under-the-radar developments with these fresh ideas and trends to watch in the new year.  Read story

New LinkedIn Profile Changes Made Easy

LinkedIn keeps changing things up. Frustrating? Maybe. But if you want a power-profile make sure to check out the most recent changes.  Read story

Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations: 3 Ways

Conflict may feel uncomfortable, but it's also costly to avoid. Putting off a tough conversation? Consider these strategies to get back on track.  Read story

5 Steps to Creating a Great Company Culture

Unhappy employees? Customers not returning? You can change all of that in five simple steps.  Read story

5 Biggest Money Mistakes of Rookie Entrepreneurs

Money changes everything, doesn't it? Keep the cash flowing by avoiding the biggest financial mistakes you could make in your company's early years.  Read story

Do More by Working Less

Do you really believe that neglecting yourself and living in overdrive will build your business faster? Time to debunk that myth.  Read story

You Don't Charge Enough. Here's How to Fix That

Constantly undercharging, or not charging at all? Don't give away the farm. Ask yourself these powerful questions to grow your confidence--and profits!  Read story

3 Best Ways to Say No

Struggling with productivity and time management? Try these guidelines to improve your focus simply by saying no.  Read story

6 Things Extraordinarily Successful People Do

You have great ideas and you're passionate about them. So where's your path to great success? Let these golden rules of successful entrepreneurs guide you.  Read story

6 Secrets of How Successful Women Lead

Two authors look beyond the stereotypes to examine the research-based evidence about the leadership traits women possess. (Psst: They lead straight to success.)  Read story

Winning the Next Wave of the Internet: Mobile

Mobile technologies and applications are changing all the rules. Take these 3 risks to keep your business safe.  Read story

6 Dos & Don'ts for Better Content Marketing

Think having a bold, eye-catching homepage is enough? Think again. Outbrain's CEO shares his best strategies for attracting quality visitors to your site--an...  Read story

5 Ways to Get People to Actually Listen to You

You may be a fact- and logic-driven leader, but others don't think like you do. Learn to get your point across through emotional connection.  Read story

6 Tips for Mastering Your New LinkedIn Profile

Notice anything different on your LinkedIn profile page? It's not your imagination--and it needs your attention. Here's what you need to know.  Read story

Visualize Your Way to Success (Really!)

You may think about being successful all of the time, but your brain may have a different idea. Here's how to bridge that gap.  Read story

10-Step Roadmap for Simple Hiring

Think it's time to hire? Don't do it! (Not until you're well prepared with this checklist.)  Read story

3 Tricks for Saying 'No'

Pushover? Stop rolling over when you're asked to do things not in your own best interest. Here's how.  Read story

5 Steps to Make More Money Now

Racking your brain for ways to increase your revenue? The answer is surprisingly simple with these easy tricks.  Read story