Sharon Haver - FocusOnStyle.com video posts

Elevate Your Visual Message: Look For On The Go Opportunities When Filming [Quick Tips Video]

Why you should look for opportunities when you’re on the go: So many fashion-savvy people believe that they must be prepared, and have to properly set up for a stylish photo or video. It does not have to be hard to fit this into your busy schedule everyday. In this fast-past world of fashion, opportunities appear everywhere even when you are on the go! Whether I’m filming, going to a business meeting, or just out and about, I seize any interesting opportunity that I find super convenient; like when my shirt matches the wall. Here are examples of opportunities on the go: The flowers (or trees) compliment your outfit A subtle city breeze that blows your hair (capture the moment)

You are never too busy to succeed... Today's quick tip is all about taking that extra step to get to where you truly belong. There are no more excuses! When you have ambition, direction and purpose in life you MUST ALSO have the commitment it takes to reach your goals. It may seem like a lot of effort but if you are standing in your true purpose you will find that an extra push can go a long long way in your success. We all have the same 24 hours in our day, it's how we utilize them that makes the difference in reaching our goals, FocusOnStyle Quick Tip Videos with Sharon Haver are on the go (unedited, undone, real

Why it's important to get unstuck in your business + get your life back! So many otherwise valuable people get stuck in what once was serving them well. They brush off the need to update antiquated ways and not only does the lack of updating hang over their head and makes them feel miserable, but it chips away at how they are perceived in business. And, their bank account shows it. While many people flow with what’s going on in the business world, others are just stuck in the past. The key to having a successful business is to move forward with the market. In this fast-paced online world, you need to present yourself in a way thats up to who

Watch today's video for my Quick Tips on building your personal brand by becoming an influencer. Internet trends change over time and it's critical to stay on top so you are not left behind in the super fast-paced online world. These days, it's CRITICAL to develop your personal brand to be seen as an Influence in your niche. Let me take you back a bit so you can go forward... I started my website, FocusOnStyle.com, back in 1999. The trends for online business and entrepreneurs were a lot different back then. The concept of personal branding was just in its infancy. Back in 1999, when I first I started my website, FocusOnStyle.com, the trends for online business and entrepreneurs were a

Watch today's video for my behind-the-scenes vlogging tips on how I make quick videos on my computer for Youtube and social media-- and why I like recorded videos over livestream. Lately, one of my top frequently asked questions is how I make the Quick Tips videos that I use as content here on FocusOnStyle for video blogging, youtube, and social media videos rather than solely written blog content. I've been asked if I record my one-take videos in clumps, one at a time, on the go, or just when inspiration strikes. The answer is all of the above. That being said, the best way to get your message across is to schedule some time to chunk them out by recording small batches of videos

How you should avoid website shame and why logo, brand or website design shame is killing your business... If you cringe every time you hand out your business card, tell someone your url or apologize for how your visual image is perceived, you want to listen to today's Quick Tips video. Let's face it, every aspect of your visual image speaks volumes before you even get to open your mouth to say something. If you are feeling any type of shame around the aspects of your brand or image, it means you are not living up to your true potential. The cold hard truth is that if you feel this way, not only are you are playing small but you are closing

How do the colors you use in your business visually connect to you and your brand? Join me in this Quick Tips video as I explain the importance of having the right brand colors that are aligned to your business. I'm not going to get all spooky on you but there is a subliminal, hidden meaning of what your brand colors say about you. The colors that you use to represent yourself in your business and online are part of the instant visual message that that you send. Before you have time to say a word, people assume different things about you from the first impression that your brand silently speaks, and sometimes that can even be damaging to how you are

How to have a relevant personal brand + the WORST lighting ever!!! It's so easy to rest on your laurels but you don't want to let your brand fall behind. Join me in this Quick Tips video with a beautiful Hudson River New York City view of the Freedom Tower behind me (and some REALLY atrocious light) to learn why it's important as a woman entrepreneur and small business owner to stay on top of your personal brand to be perceived as relevant in your small business. P.S. Use the yucky lighting in this video to see how important it is to be literally seen in the right light... it's ok to once in awhile have bad lighting if you

How to get it right! Reinvent your personal brand to be more aligned with what you really do. The biggest piece of advice I can give any business owner is to keep their audience in the loop with their evolution - whatever it may be. I've been in business for 3 decades! And a lot has evolved about FocusOnStyle in that time. So I always make it a point to keep my audience updated on what is going on. It can be hard sometimes. FocusOnStyle began as a fashion magazine and is now a brand and image consulting firm. A lot of people had trouble letting go of FocusOnStyle as being solely a fashion and style company. The truth is

Personal branding tips for small business owners and entrepreneurs. It can get very confusing to know what a personal brand is, but once you understand its messaging, the results are invaluable. In this Quick Tips video, you will learn how a personal brand is more than you think it is and how it comes into play when you position yourself as the face of your brand. Most of us know that a personal brand is a visual representation of ourselves and/or businesses... but a lot more goes into it than you think. The look, feel, typeface, fonts, brand colors, style of design and style of your web site, along with how you present and position yourself with your fashion fashion,

An organized calendar is an organized life. There is one business tool I could never ever live without.... MY CALENDAR. I'm the type of person who needs to have something in my calendar for it to actually exist. (Otherwise I would be running around late, early and misinformed like a chicken with their head cut off.) So I wanted to create this Quick Tip to show why I love Google Calendars so much. I personally like Google calendars because they offer the easiest interface and have great color coding/customization features. You can see in the video how I I breakdown everything between myself, personal life, vacation, team and important meetings into different colors to add an extra level of certainty

Secrets to living a cheap chic and elegant life. I’m often asked how to have a sophisticated, upscale lifestyle without spending a fortune. This really resonates with me as it’s how I grew up. My mom wanted to us to appreciate the aesthetics in life to enjoy art, culture, luxurious living, and designer clothes even when we couldn’t afford it. How we enjoyed the pleasures of an elevated lifestyle within our budget was easy. We didn’t sit home and ruminate about what we could not have but look for ways to live the life we dreamed about on the budget we had. Here are some simple ways to live a cheap chic and elegant life: If you enjoy the theater,

Closet organization tips with my favorite Huggable Hangers! If you have a lot of clothes like me, your closet space is at a premium. The best closet organization tip I have are fuzzy hangers! You can find fuzzy hangers at Bed, Bath and Beyond, The Container Store, or on the Home Shopping Network. Versions are available at almost any home goods store. My favorite red ones are from Joy Mangano on HSN. The hangers are slim, so don't they take up a lot of precious closet space and clothes almost never fall off- especially, delicate items like camisoles or lightweight tops. I organize my clothes by not only what they are but also my organizing my hanger colors so it

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Always make time for what counts [Quick Tips Video]

Are you suffering from website shame? [Quick Tips Video]

The hidden meaning of what your brand colors say about you [Quick Tips Video]

Reinvention Advice to have a relevant personal brand so your small business doesn’t fall behind! [Quick Tips Video]

Reinvention Tips: What happens when the something you do is not the something you’re known for? [Quick Tips Video]

Personal Branding 101- How your personal brand is more than you think it is [Quick Tips Video]

How to organize your life with a Google calendar: Best productivity and life hack, ever![Quick Tips Video]

How to live elegantly on a budget [Quick Tips Video]

How to organize your closet with the best Huggable Hangers! [Quick Tips Video]

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