How is my wall treatment? If your office needs repainting or new wallpaper, set aside money and time to get it done. Consider hanging pictures or posters you enjoy.

Is my desk arranged to promote your brilliance and creativity? If you can sit at your desk and see out window or into rest of house, do it!

How do my windows look? Clean curtains, shades, and windows add to feel of any room, including your office.

Have you cleaned out my files and desk in past year? Make room for "the new" by cleaning out "the old". Throw away paperwork when you know you'll find current information on Internet or at library.

Where is my supply cabinet or closet? The closer these items are to your office, fewer number of items on your "to complete" list.

Am I organized to your liking? If not, visit www.coachmaria.com/businessbooks.html#organizing for a list of organizing, Feng Shui, and clutter control books.

Create a Marketing Plan. A new business often doesn't have a huge budget for marketing and a plan you help you save money. -- Design your marketing plan with your integrity in mind. -- Develop print media (business cards, stationary, forms, advertisements, newsletter, etc.). -- Decide if online marketing will be part of your plan (website, newsletter, ad's, etc.). -- Practice describing benefits of what you do in 30 seconds and 2 minutes (called verbal logo, USP, elevator speech). -- Re-evaluate your plan every 3 months.

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