At times, there have been impossible responsibilities and a lot of difficulties. Then again, personally, I’m quite jovial, with not much worry. I do my best, which is moderation, and failure doesn’t matter.
—Dalai Lama

ABOUT US

DRAGON OF ALKAMAE

Dragon of Alkamae

SUSAN L. REID, DMA

Susan L. Reid, DMA

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FREEBIES

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The Prosperity Game

Rules For A Perfect Day

SMALL BUSINESS START UP QUOTES

Balancing Life & Work

Delegation

Goals & Goal Setting

Guaranteeing Your Small Business Success

Leaving The Corporate World

Money, Riches & Wealth

Starting Up

Time Management

Transitioning

HOW-TO VIDEOS

THE INNER SAMURAI BUSINESS LEADERSHIP VIDEO SERIES

Discovering Your Inner Samurai

How to Use the Law of Attraction for Deliberate Creation

TURN YOUR BUSINESS DREAM INTO REALITY VIDEO SERIES

Five Characteristics of Great Business Names

Grow Your Business from Solo to Enterprising Entreprenur

How-to Write a Great Mission Statement

How to Write a Great Niche Statement

How to Write a Great Vision Statement

SMALL BUSINESS ARTICLES

BYLINED ARTICLES

Excelling as a Woman Entrepreneur

How Many of You Became Entrepreneurs Accidently?

How to Define Your Niche for Your New Business

The Olympics for Small Business Owners

Six Weeks or Less to Double Your Productivity in Tough Economic Times

Take Control of Your Money: Become a Freelancer

Ten Steps to Successful Online Book Marketing

The Super Bowl for Small Business Owners

To Lay Off or Not to Lay Off? That Isn't the Question.

Top 10 Resolutions for a More Productive 2009

Top 10 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Boost Productivity

Turning Your Business Dreams Into Reality: Managing The Critic

Why Hire Employees When You Can Build a Team?

ACCIDENTAL ENTREPRENEUR

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Creative Ways to Deal With Indecision

Accidental Entrepreneurs: 3 Stunningly Simple Ways to Stop Shooting Yourself in the Start-Up Foot

Do You Have What It Takes To Become a Preneur?

Embracing Your Multiple Streams of Passion

Freelancer, Consultant, or Entrepreneur: What’s the Difference?

Help! I am Having a Career Transition Crisis!

Is Midlife Entrepreneurship for You?

This Is Not Your Parent’s Workplace: The Case for Becoming a Small Business Owner

COACHES & COACHING

Coaches – Create Your 3-tier Funnel for Active Leveraged Income

Coaches - Should You Raise Your Prices in 2009?

Coaching the Coach: Time to Say Goodbye?

From Indecision to Decision in Five Stages

The Five Stages of Change for Small Business Owners

Make Your Coaching Retreat Business Big in 2009

The Three Things Your Coaching School Didn't Tell You about Making a Living as a Coach

GROW YOUR HOME BUSINESS

Before You Expand Your Home Business – Do These Things First

Grow Your Business from Solo to Enterprising Entrepreneur

Grow Your Home Business: Is Virtual Office Space Right for You?

Three Home-Based Business Expansions that Won't Break the Bank

HOT BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Don’t Set any Goals this New Year . . . without Applying the 60-40 Rule

Five Characteristics of Great Business Names and Five Popular Trends to Avoid

Four No-Brainer Essentials To Make Living and Working Anywhere in the World Easier Than You Thought

Recession-Proof Your Small Business in 2008

Small Business Owners – A Step-by-Step Formula for Raking in Serious Profits

Small Business Owners: Six Surefire weekly Actions to Double Your Productivity in Tough Economic Times

Turning Your Business Dreams Into Reality: Dealing with The Oppressor

HOW TO

How to Be Ridiculously Rich and Spiritual, Too-A Nod to Todays ePreneur

How to Find a Profitable Niche

How to Get Referrals When Starting up Your Business

How to Move Past the Fears of Starting Up Your Business

How to Set a One Minute Intention

How To Set Goals That Stick

How to Thrive through This Recession, Jack Canfield Style

How to Use the Law of Attraction for Deliberate Creation

How to Write a Great Business Mission Statement

How to Write a Great Business Vision Statement

INNER ENTREPRENEUR

Has Financial Freedom Become Your Holy Grail?

Spiritual Entrepreneurs: Their Three Most Catastrophic Thoughts and How to Turn Them Around

The Inner Samurai Priority System

The Secret to Building Your Business from the Inside Out

Understanding and Using the Law of Attraction in Business

MARKETING & PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS

Niche Marketing for the Online Business Owner - How to Find Your Niche Market

Optimize Your Website...and They Will Come

The Power of the Written Word: Top 10 Ways to Become an Authority in Your Field

Using Online PR Distribution Services to Your Advantage

OVERCOMING YOUR FEARS

Courage: The Anti-Drug for Small Business Start Ups

Five Nagging Start-Up Questions Facing Small Business Owners

Overcoming Negative Habits and Programming-Remember WYTIWYG!

Resistance or Fear: What's the Difference?

Stop, Drop, & Roll, Baby!

What’s Holding You Back from Your Business Success?

SMALL BUSINESS TIPS & IDEAS

Are You a Tortoise or a Hare in Your Business?

Business Secret: Why Saying Positive Affirmations Can be a Business Liability

Five-Step Time Management System

Me & You & a Dog Named Boo

Nine Hot Online Niche Market Research Sites

Separating Out the Wheat From the Chaff in Your Life

The Coup de Grâce for Sustainable Long-Term Success

The Importance of Creating the Right Environment for Your Business Success

The Tortoise and the Hare Model for Successful Small Business Start Ups

What Is a Nice Green Business Like You Doing Without a Plan?

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

From Woman with a Good Idea to Woman with a Thriving Home-Based Business

Ladies . . . Start Your Engines!

Mom Entrepreneurs – Easy Solutions to 3 of the Most Common Problems of Running a Business from Home

No Agony of Defeat for Hillary Clinton

Now Is a Great Time to Be a Woman Small Business Owner

Small Business Grants for Women in America

The Three Ps of Lasting Business Success for Women:

Top Five Tips Small Business Owners Can Learn From J.K.Rowling

U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Around the World

Want to Excel as a Woman Entrepreneur?

What Olympic Moms are Teaching Mom Entrepreneurs

Why Aren’t Women Making The Big Bucks?

EBOOKS

Are You Ready to Jump the Corporate Ship? Here's How to Know!
This e-book is written for anyone working in the corporate world, who is considering jumping off the corporate ship and becoming a successful small business owner. It will also help you make up your mind if you are ready to jump the corporate ship, and if not, give you insights as why not.

START-UP COACHING SERVICES

New Business Branding
This is the perfect package for those wanting to develop vision and mission statements, clearly articulated elevator speeches, and positioning tag lines.

Niche Clarity Program
Take the mystery out of finding your niche. Stop searching for it like a needle in a haystack. Identifying a viable, clearly defined, profitable niche is something every business owner needs to do as early in their business as possible. The Niche Clarity Program will help you do just that in four, short weeks!

One Page Business Plan
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.

Law of Attraction Marketing
This is the perfect package for those wanting to uncover their specialty niche market, develop a Law of Attraction-based marketing plan, and create products and services especially suited to their niche.

Grow Your Home Business
Are you ready to grow your home-based business? Ready for more? If so, this is the perfect package for you!

Increase Your Prosperity
Abundance and Prosperity coaching is perfect for the person who wants to raise their set-point around money, increase their happiness, and free themselves from outmoded belief systems.

TELECLASSES

Branding Bootcamp I
Creating a vision and mission statement for your small business makes the difference between owning a business and watching it limp along; to owning an exceptional business and watching it grow. Which would you prefer?

BOOKS

Discovering Your Inner Samurai
"Discovering Your Inner Samurai: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Journey to Business Success" is the secret behind “The Secret” for business success. More than just an inspirational book, Discovering Your Inner Samurai actually gives people the tools they need to create a business from the inside out. There’s no holding back in this book. The book will tell you what works and what doesn’t. It just doesn’t talk about success; it shows you how to create success!

DESK CALENDARS

2009 Discovering Your Inner Samurai
Perfect for your desk, briefcase, and backpack, this 8”x4” conveniently sized calendar is made of premium, 80 lb. cardstock with a glossy finish.

FUN GIFTS

Dragon of Alkamae BBQ Apron
Great in the kitchen or at the BBQ, our mid-length apron provides just the right coverage to help keep spills and splatters off your clothes.

Inner Samurai BBQ Apron
Great in the kitchen or at the BBQ, our mid-length apron provides just the right coverage to help keep spills and splatters off your clothes.

Inner Samurai Baseball Jersey
Our 100% cotton Baseball Jersey is a sporty hit with both men and women whether you are in the game or just looking the part in great run-around casual-wear.

Dragon of Alkamae Bib
It's okay to make a mess in our easy-wash 100% cotton bib. It provides great upper body coverage to protect baby's clothes.

Dragon of Alkamae Boxer Shorts
Enjoy the roomy comfort of our sexy boxers as underwear or sleepwear.

Inner Samurai Boxer Shorts
Enjoy the roomy comfort of our sexy boxers as underwear or sleepwear.

Dragon of Alkamae Cap
Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton Cap is unstructured and an ideal way to beat the heat.

Inner Samurai Cap
Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton cap is unstructured and an ideal way to beat the heat.

Inner Samurai Black Cap
Top it off in our structured black cap made of sturdy, durable brushed canvas. 100% cotton breathes for year-round comfort.

Dragon of Alkamae Dog T-Shirt
Show your puppy love. Put your pooch in his or her own cool doggie T-shirt from American Apparel.

Dragon of Alkamae Golf Shirt
Our golf-style, collared shirt is a comfortable, lightweight way to play 18-holes and beat the heat.

Dragon of Alkamae Green T-shirt
Freshen up your wardrobe with 100% Hanes authentic attention-grabbing green T-shirt.

Inner Samurai Green T-shirt
Freshen up your wardrobe with 100% Hanes Authentic attention-grabbing green T-shirt.

Dragon of Alkamae Infant Bodysuit
Babies love creepin', crawlin' and sleepin' in our super comfy, 100% cotton jersey knit infant creeper.

Dragon of Alkamae Keepsake Box
Perfect for stylishly storing jewelry and mementos, this hardwood box showcases a ceramic tile.

Dragon of Alkamae Kids Hoodie
Stay warm while lookin' casual-cool in this kid version of an adult favorite - our ash grey Hanes pullover hooded sweatshirt.

Dragon of Alkamae Kids T-shirt
The pint-sized version of our popular adult favorite. It's preshrunk and durable - just what a playful, active tyke needs.

Dragon of Alkamae Ornament
This handmade, flat, ball-shaped ornament measures 2 7/8 inches across.

Alkamae Designer Throw Pillow
Add stylish fun to any room with our roomy throw pillow. It’s made of ultra-soft brushed twill with a sturdy canvas image area.

Alkamae Designer Framed Print
All prints are custom manufactured using archival inks and acid-free paper. Framed prints are matted and framed in a stylish black frame with plexiglass cover.

Dragon of Alkamae Hooded Sweatshirt
Stay warm with our Hanes heavyweight ultimate cotton pullover hoodie.

Inner Samurai Sweatshirt
Warm up in our stylin' Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt.

Dragon of Alkamae Teddy Bear
Our plush bear is a real cutie in his own image-bearing T-shirt and festive red ribbon.

Inner Samurai Teddy Bear
Our plush bear is a real cutie in his own image-bearing T-shirt and festive red ribbon.

Dragon of Alkamae Thong
Panty-minimalists love our casual thong that covers sweet spots without covering your assets, putting an end to panty-lines.

Alkamae Designer Long Sleeve T-shirt
Our 100% cotton, Hanes Beefy-T is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.

Dragon of Alkamae White T-shirt
Our 100% cotton, Hanes authentic tagless T-shirt is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.

Dragon of Alkamae Women's T-shirt
Our 100% cotton women's tee is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.

Dragon of Alkamae Women's Plus T-shirt
Our 100% cotton, women's plus size v-neck tee is luxuriously soft.

Dragon of Alkamae Yellow T-shirt
According to fashionista Stacy London, saffron is the new yellow! Yellow fans, color your world (or at least your body) in this vibrant attention-grabbing hue.

Inner Samurai Yellow T-shirt
According to fashionista Stacy London, saffron is the new yellow! Yellow fans, color your world (or at least your body) in this vibrant attention-grabbing hue.

HOME OFFICE

Alkamae Designer Coaster
Liven up your home office with our fun, hip, tile coaster.

Dragon of Alkamae Coaster
Liven up your home office with our fun, hip, tile coaster.

Alkamae Designer Journal
Our journal measures 5" x 8" and is 160 pages long.

Dragon of Alkamae Journal
Our journal measures 5" x 8" and is 160 pages long.

Inner Samurai Journal
Our journal measures 5" x 8" and is 160 pages long.

Dragon of Alkamae Magnet
Let our attention-grabbing rectangle magnet keep your notes and reminders organized and in view.

Inner Samurai Magnet
Let our attention-grabbing rectangle magnet keep your notes and reminders organized and in view.

Alkamae Designer Messenger Bag
Our versatile, spacious messenger bag is practically all you need to take your office on the road.

Dragon of Alkamae Messenger Bag
Our versatile, spacious messenger bag is practically all you need to take your office on the road.

Inner Samurai Messenger Bag
Our versatile, spacious messenger bag is practically all you need to take your office on the road.

Alkamae Designer Mousepad
Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad.

Dragon of Alkamae Black Mousepad
Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable black cloth top mousepad.

Dragon of Alkamae White Mousepad
Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable white cloth top mousepad.

Inner Samurai Mousepad
Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad.

Alkamae Designer Mug
The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew.

Dragon of Alkamae Mug
The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew.

Inner Samurai Mug
The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew.

Dragon of Alkamae Large Mug
Super-size your favorite beverage with our large mug.

Inner Samurai Large Mug
Super-size your favorite beverage with our large mug.

Dragon of Alkamae Stein
Heft a cold one in this 22 oz. ceramic stein with gold trim.

Inner Samurai Stein
Heft a cold one in this 22 oz. ceramic stein with gold trim.

Alkamae Designer Tote Bag
Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go.

Dragon of Alkamae Tote Bag
Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go.

Inner Samurai Tote Bag
Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go.

Dragon of Alkamae Wall Clock
Decorate any room in your home or office with our 10-inch wall clock.

CARDS

Alkamae Designer Greeting Card
Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. —Rainer Maria Rilke

Dragon of Alkamae Greeting Card
Her Wings are open; poised to take flight. She is self-assured and confident. Her Talon extends; visibly pointing the way. She shows the way and is courageous.

Inner Samurai Greeting Card
This is the place of our inner strength. The place of our Inner Samurai.

Alkamae Designer Note Card
For as long as time, dragons have represented the alchemic process that turns a boy into a man and a girl into a woman.

Dragon of Alkamae Note Card
Her Face is strong; her eyes far seeing. She is determined and forward thinking. Her Body is rounded; a labyrinth spiraling inward. She is centered and strong.

Inner Samurai Note Card
This is the place of our inner strength. The repository of all our life experiences, alkamized from lead into pure gold.

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