Carol Denbow

Carol Denbow


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7 Tips on How to Write a Book

1. Write your book. Whether it's non-fiction or fiction, Fantasy, Autobiography, Crime or Mystery, just write what you feel. Never worry about editing as you go; as that will bury your creativity. 2. Find a quiet place to write. An extra bedroom, office, or even a garage (preferably heated), are all good places "away from it all." Never look for your muse where friends or family are always interrupting you. 3. Set... (posted by Carol 3 years 100 days ago.)
How our Environment Affects our Stress Levels and How to Reduce the Tension

We can easily identify our bigger stress issues - work, buying a house, and divorce, for example - as the main causes of our stress. In reality, the most harmful stress may come from the smallest of our daily frustrations. Where you live, how you eat, and what you see and hear every day of your life affects your level of stress. Your senses can have control over how positive your... (posted by Carol 3 years 283 days ago.)
How to Buy an Existing Business or Franchise

Sometimes it is easier to buy an established business rather than start a new business from scratch. About 10 percent of new business owners have purchased an existing business. If you're looking into buying an existing business, find out why it's for sale. This can be a challenge of its own. Is it for sale because it is not successful? Was the seller doing it wrong? Were they doing it right? Was it a bad... (posted by Carol 3 years 310 days ago.)
Why Do Nearly 90% of New Small Businesses Fail?

Everyone has dreamed about starting a business and being their own boss. Most who pursue that dream find only frustration and failure. Since 1986, as many as nine out of ten new businesses have closed in their first year. According to a recent survey of failed business owners, "lack of planning" was the number one reason listed for new business failure. Other reasons included were: lack of experience... (posted by Carol 3 years 312 days ago.)
How Much Money Do I Need To Start A New Business?

It doesn't always require a massive amount of cash to start a new business. In fact, 25 percent of business owners need no dollar amount to start up and just over 32 percent of new business owners needed less than $5,000 to start or acquire their business. Businesses such as housekeeping, gardening, internet retail sales, consulting services, daycare, handyman, or similar service industries may... (posted by Carol 3 years 320 days ago.)