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    Nurse Entrepreneur Network Tip Archive

    Every week, Nurse Entrepreneur Network "Tip of the Week" subscribers receive a free nursing business tip they can use right away to start, grow, or manage their nursing business, attract more clients and boost their sales and profits.

    The nursing business tips are written by Nurse Entrepreneur Network's Executive Director, LeaRae Keyes, a nurse entrepreneur who has a good track record in operating successful nurse businesses and in coaching other entrepreneurs - nursepreneurs to sucessfully start, grow, and manage their businesses. The tips are short, to the point, and cover a wide range of nursing business subjects.

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    Nurse Entrepreneur Network "Tip of the Week" archives (beginning December 2004):

    Nurse Entrepreneur Trends: Looking Even Further Into The Future
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Last week I wrote about "My 5 Predictions For Nurse Entrepreneur Trends in 2013". This week I will go even further into the future. I will give you my 3 predictions about what you can expect to see in nurse entrepreneur trends that reach beyond 2013. . . . Keep reading
    Nurse Entrepreneur Trends: My 5 Predictions For Nurse Entrepreneur Trends In 2013
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." John F. Kennedy . . . Keep reading
    Nurse Entrepreneurs: Thank you For Being RN Leaders!
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    As we celebrate National Nurses Week in the United States I wanted to take a few minutes to recognize and thank all of you for being great leaders. National Nurses Week is celebrated in the United States from May 6 -- 12. This is in recognition of Florence Nightingale's birthday who is considered to be the founder of nursing as a profession. . . . Keep reading
    Nurses: Is It Time For You To Get Out of Hospital Nursing? Is It Time For You To Become a Nurse Entrepreneur?
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    I recently posted a question on LinkedIn for nurse entrepreneurs. I asked them how they knew when it was the right time for them to quit their traditional nursing job. A number of responses were received. I have summarized a few of the responses below. You may recognize yourself or your situation in one of the responses. . . . Keep reading
    Book Review: The Four Agreements: A practical Guide to Personal Freedom
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Can a book on personal freedom be useful in a business context? In my opinion, it certainly can be in the case of this book. While this book may seem very simple it puts forward significant principles that if applied in your business environment will provide guiding values. . . . Keep reading
    5 Things That Are Costing Nurse Entrepreneurs Money!
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    As the Executive Director of the Nurse Entrepreneur Network I see things nurses are not doing that are costing them money. Many nurse entrepreneurs tend to be very conservative about spending money. Another thing that keeps nurses from having tremendously successful businesses is not taking specific actions. . . . Keep reading
    Follow the Nurse Entrepreneur Blog on Wordpress
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    One way to be successful in your start up or in growing your already existing Nurse Entrepreneur business is to follow and imitate what someone else is doing. One of the things I'm planning to do for the next year is to do one thing every day, however small, that will contribute to the growing success of the Nurse Entrepreneur Network (www.nurse-entrepreneur-network.com). I've been posting daily on the Nurse Entrepreneur Blog (http://nurseentrepreneur.wordpress.com/) for the last week; it's my 365 day goal. . . . Keep reading
    9 Reasons To Create A Passive Revenue Product
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_income ) describes Passive Income, another word for passive revenue, as "an income received on a regular basis, with little effort required to maintain it." I will be writing a step by step guide to creating a passive revenue product. The lessons will be posted on the Nurse Entrepreneur Network website (www.nurse-entrepreneur-network.com). The lessons will be posted as they are created and each lesson will be available on the website for members for about one month. Once the lessons are removed they will not be available again until they are published in an eBook format. When they are published in the eBook format they will be available for purchase. If you want to read the lessons as they are written be sure to join the Nurse Entrepreneur Network (www.nurse-entrepreneur-network.com) and go there at least monthly to read the most recent posts. . . . Keep reading
    7 Networking Tips For Nurse Entrepreneurs
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Networking is important for growing your nurse entrepreneur business. If you are a nurse in business you need to not only be networking, you need to be effective in your networking. If you want to be more effective with your networking do the following: . . . Keep reading
    Thinking About Becoming a Nurse Entrepreneur? Are You Attracted To The Idea of Being a Nurse in Business?
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Are You a Nurse? Are you over 50? Did you answer "yes" to these two questions? Are you thinking of starting your own nurse business? If so you are you are not alone. . . . Keep reading
    Are You Clearly Stating Your Unique Value?
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Are you frustrated with the lack of success of your nurse entrepreneur business? Do you feel so tired of promoting your business without any significant return that you are ready to throw in the towel? . . . Keep reading
    Do you know how to measure your social media success?
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    There is a lot of buzz about social media and using it to get the word out about your business. However, do you know how to measure your success on social media platforms? Here are a few ways to determine your success. . . . Keep reading
    Are You On Track To Meet Your 2013 Nurse Entrepreneur Goals?
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    It's almost March. Are you 1/6 of the way to your yearly goals? If not, what's getting in your way? Have you been focused enough? . . . Keep reading
    Successful Nurse Entrepreneurs Focus On Their Customers
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Last week I wrote about focus and the basic message was to focus on your business. This week I want you to take a look at focusing on your customer. . . . Keep reading
    How the Power of Focus Can Impact Your Nurse Entrepreneur Business
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    I frequently get calls or emails from nurses wanting to be nurse entrepreneurs. They write me telling me they have been thinking about or wondering about starting a nurse entrepreneur business. I also hear from nurses who have started their businesses but are not as successful as they would like to be, some even struggling to stay in existence. . . . Keep reading
    Content Marketing vs. Paid Advertising for Nurse Entrepreneurs
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    During a recent Nurse Entrepreneur Network MasterMind call the question was asked if Facebook advertising is worth it. Since no one on the call had experience with this issue I decided to do some research on this issue. I was a bit surprised with what I learned. . . . Keep reading
    More Content Generating Ideas For Nurse Entrepreneurs
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    Last week I wrote about the importance of blogging regularly. I added a couple of tips for generating content on a consistent basis. This week I am continuing with this topic and providing a few more ideas about generating content for nurse entrepreneurs. . . . Keep reading
    Generating Content as a Nurse Entrepreneur
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    As a self employed nurse it is essential to get found and noticed by as many potential customers as possible with minimal investment. Blogging has proven to be a critical business building tool for many nurses in business. . . . Keep reading
    Do You Set Resolutions, Goals, Or Intentions?
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    As a nurse entrepreneur or a nurse who would like to be self-employed how do you go about setting milestones for yourself? At this time of year many nurses in business set goals for the coming year. Some nurses create New Year's resolutions. I prefer to set intentions. . . . Keep reading
    Take time to relax
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
    In these final days of the year take time to relax and reflect. You've earned it. If you have family around you at this time of year spend the time with them and enjoy them. . . . Keep reading
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    LeaRae, I want to thank you for extending your laser sharp focus, expertise, and compassion to me during our first complimentary coaching session! The value of what you provided me in such a short time you can not put a price on! You turned my confusion, self-doubt, and concern into actionable steps, clarity, and excitement. Your service has helped get me un-stuck and one step closer to fulfilling my passion.
    Lisbeth Overton, Edina, MN


    Yesterday we had a fruitful MasterMind session with LeaRae and others. There is plenty that you can learn from joining her MasterMind group. Start up mistakes can be costly and time consuming. You will be happy to avoid them.
    Joyce Fiodembo, Brookpark, OH


    MasterMind calls with LeaRae have been and continue to be an inspiration and a true gift to Nurse Entrepreneurs who have a strong desire to succeed.
    Mary Pat DeWald, Evergreen, CO


    Thanks LeaRae for the complimentary coaching session. Your reassurance meant a lot to me. I have more confidence knowing that my business venture is viable. Thanks for the tips you gave me and more importantly, thanks for your time.

    Joyce Fiodembo, RN
    Brookpark, OH
    International Nurse Support

    I want to let you know how much I value your articles. I consider them priceless with the wealth of tips, advice & information they provide. I have to tear myself away from reading them so I can focus on implementing what I have learned. My goal is to eventually read all 494 issues.

    Also, thank-you so very much for the complimentary coaching session we had Wednesday. You made excellent suggestions that I am now incorporating into my business strategies.

    Laura M. Rouse RN, BSN, LNC, CRNI
    Specialty Infusion Services L.L.C.


    This email is to thank you for your website and for the help you have been for me personally.

    When I started my website, I thought I had a good idea, and I tried to do everything at once. After my free consultation with you, I focused on building my list, as you recommended. In the process of doing that, I kept adding content, and creating "give aways" to encourage people to sign up.

    I actually got somewhat discouraged for awhile, but then one day I got a call from a man who owned a company that sells supplies to home health and hospice agencies. He said you had referred me to him. When he looked at my website with all its content, he called me back and said, "You are the perfect person for me."

    So, now I am doing just what I had intended to do with my website, from home, working for this company. I am salaried, plus I get part of any service or product that I helped develop.

    I am amazed by how this has all fallen together! Thank you, LeaRae, for your advice and for your referral. Now I am doing just what I want to be doing. I am working from home as a nurse.

    Sue Hull, RN, MSN, CWOCN
    WoundConsultations.com
    Aberdeen, WA


    What an awesome resource you are! Thank you for the work you do and share. This is such an empowering site, and provides a launch pad for those of us just trying to find a means of beginning.

    April Hopkins-Freeman
    Louisville, NE


    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! It was a pleasure speaking with you today, and our conversation was most insightful. I'm so happy you are there. I will keep in touch. Keep up the great work!

    Stephanie Johnson
    Nursing Staff Solutions
    Lake Balboa, CA

    LeaRae, thank you for [the MasterMind group] and to everyone else for sharing of yourselves and your visions! You each are an inspiration and I just love the fact that opportunity abounds for us to be successful in our chosen profession.

    Mary Pat DeWald
    Evergreen, CO

    I had the benefit of one on one with LeaRae, and the information exchanged was exciting, intriguing, as well as educational. What a wonderful teacher. LeaRae allows you the freedom to brainstorm and encourages new thoughts. She is not afraid of unusual or different ideas. Everything you might expect in an entrepreneur. I would strongly encourage others to join the forums, but also take part of the community she is building.

    I think she is a wonderful coach and her web site is a reflection of that. Thank you LeaRae! Stellar job!

    Claire Hull, RN,CCM,CLNC
    Cary NC
    www.thejerklnc.com

    I absolutely love your site.

    Dr. Donna Hebbeler, FNP
    Anchorage, AK

    "Wow! Whoopee! and Thank you! LeaRae, my coaching session with you was everything I wanted and needed. I had been spinning my wheels with regard to my business interests, leaving me both frustrated and weary. In a matter of minutes, you lifted my spirits, opened my eyes and got me thinking about my mission in a new light. Thank you for helping me change my focus. I no longer feel like I'm in a mental quagmire. My hat is off to you as a coach as well as to the Nurse-Entrepreneur-Network for all the information and support it gives to the enterprising person in all of us."

    Cynthia Conklin, RN
    Sharon, CT

    "I talked to you this summer, and wanted to let you know how progress is going... You gave me alot of encouragement, and I wanted to let you know that even tho it is slow, [my legal nurse consulting] business is starting to build.  I just completed my first entire case review, did 1 sub-contracting with possible testifying, and am now on my 2nd case as testifying expert and will testify.  I emailed approximately 70 attorneys in the past 2 weeks, and the case I am now working on came from the emailing, and I hope that an attorney that responded is not scared off with my fee schedule.  I hope that I will hear from more of the attorneys that I emailed and mailed out my packets to.  Keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer that it works.  I am really hoping that I can get this flying, so that I can spend more time at home with the kids.
     
    I wanted to thank you for your encouragement, and please post this on your site if it is possible, as you have done a world of good for me."

    Beth Trussell RN, CLNC
    Akron, OH

     "LeaRae Keyes is a world-class life coach I have been blessed to know since 2003.  She is a warm, perceptive, genuine professional, with an exceptional gift for motivating others.  Her approach seems quite effortless, yet it has been refined through years of experience and learning.  She is a true pleasure.  She is an inspiration in what she has achieved in her own life, and by her own example..."

    Catherine Bobenhausen
    New York, NY


    "I'm so glad I found the Nurse Entrepreneur Network!  LeaRae always has great ideas to share with other "Nursepreneurs."  I recently finished the teleclass "Get Clients Now!" and I have to say that it was the most motivational and informative program I've done.
     
    Just starting out in my business as an LNC, this program help me set goals and keep me organized.  It also kept me accountable to my peers in the group each week.  LeaRae is so insightful and has wonderful experience to draw from for those of us who are beginning our dream of being nurse entrepreneurs.
     
    I would highly recommend ANYONE who is just starting their business, or even someone who's been in business awhile and feels like they're in a lull to take this class.  They won't regret it!"
     
    Danielle D. Shapiro, RN, BSN, CMSRN, LNC
    Shapiro Medical Legal Consulting
    Las Vegas, NV


    Following a free complimentary coaching session: "Thank you for taking the time to address my concerns and questions regarding marketing techniques. Your keen insight into the art of becoming a successful nursepreneur is so valuable and helpful even to those of us who have been practicing as independents for years! I enjoy reading your weekly tips and have used them in promoting my business. You have given me the confidence to market my business, my services and myself with ease."

    Kathleen Loeffler, RN, Legal Nurse Consultant
    Medical Litigation Consulting Services
    Carlsbad CA
    www.kellnc.com