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- Before Asking Others to Invest in Your Project Prepare to Answer the Question That Always Comes - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Before Asking Others to Invest in Your Project Prepare to Answer the Question That Always Comes Recently I reviewed a Business Plan that was submitted with a goal of raising a $2 million angel funding round. The product was a Hair Care Accessory that had real commercial ...
Views: 1157(3 votes) - Benefits of a transition plan when selling your business - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Andrew RogersonFor most owners of a privately held company, when the time is right they want to sell their business for the highest price possible in the quickest time possible and live happily ever after. There is nothing too complicated in that and at a basic level, that’s perfectly fine. However, a ...
Views: 1005(6 votes) - Better Marketing Without Reform? - Forget it! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Paul AshbyThe current state of Marketing is such that the need for change and “New Models” are desperately needed. The trouble is the “New Models” will not prove to be financially sustainable without substantially changing the way advertising and media services are organised. The first thing we must ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Boosting Up Internet Traffic Using Social Media Optimization Technique. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from peterson thomsonSocial Media Optimization technique has their own role to boost up the internet traffic. Every one wants to increase internet traffic towards their website. There are various techniques used to boost the internet traffic but everyone have their separate concepts to perform their function or ...
Views: 760(6 votes) - Budget Development and Financial Management - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Oel WingoThere are three main phases to the local government budget process: 1. Budget Preparation – Budgetary guidelines are established based on the annual plan and goals 2. Budget Adoption: Budgets are adopted by the government 3. Budget Execution: Implementation of the budget consistent with ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Build Trustworthy Business Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Raj GavurlaThink of the strong business relationships you have. How did they form and grow? There may have been tense moments or disagreement. However, because relationships are important you were able to handle the situation. Seven steps to establishing trustworthy relationships: 1. Create ...
Views: 2766(5 votes) - Business Intelligence Tool Category - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Sumit SrivastavaBusiness Intelligence (BI) is much more democratic over the last decade. BI is no longer reserved only for senior management decision makers, responsible for strategic and tactical business decisions. The BI is increasingly incorporated directly into the operations and has become an ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Business Keys To Success: When To Make Decisions - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Steve ScottDecisions-Take The Time Very often we make decisions without even thinking about the context in which we are making them. This can lead to some bad consequences. Are things going well? Are they going badly? Are you under a lot of stress? Remember there is good stress and bad stress. And ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - Business Keys To Success: When To Make Decisions - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Steve ScottDecisions-Take The Time Very often we make decisions without even thinking about the context in which we are making them. This can lead to some bad consequences. Are things going well? Are they going badly? Are you under a lot of stress? Remember there is good stress and bad stress. And ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - Business Plan Formatting: When to Put Your Plan in Order - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan has a pre-defined format determined by years and years of standard practice. Before putting the content of your plan into this format there is a great deal of research and preparation to be done. However, using this format at the right time will put you on the right track by ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! The Business Plan, and the process involved in crafting these essential documents, is one of the most maligned areas in all of small business. Many start-up firms and ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Business Plan Sample Misuse Won’t Help Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Adams bradBusiness plan samples lead the way for new entrepreneurs. It is the beginning for those who want to learn about business planning and management. Plans elaborate on ideas, goals, objectives, and strategies. They also include a page or two on the organizational structure and staffing. Keeping in ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Business Plan Structure for Large Scale Businesses - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Adams bradNot all businesses can be started on a small scale. Large scale businesses run a lot more risk, but sometimes, there are no options. For such business, it is important to move ahead in a planned manner. Everything should be very clear before you think of execution. Every move needs to doubly ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - Business Plan Writer Advice: Should You Hire One? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Eric PowersThe choice of hiring a business plan writer who focuses on the writing of the plan and preparation of the final documents only, versus a business plan consulting firm which can take you through the entire business plan development process, depends on where you are with your understanding of what ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - Business Planning Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Adams bradEntering the ruthless business world? You need to gear up for a lot. Running a business is like a roller coaster ride in many ways. A lot that happens is never expected. Are you prepared to deal with the unknown? Business planning can help you get ready for the unexpected and the unknown. It ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Business Plans: your Way To Successful Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Adams bradHaving a business idea in mind and lots of money are not the only requisites for becoming an entrepreneur. Only well-researched business plans can give a shape to your entrepreneurial dreams and business goals. Creating a business plan is the first step towards setting up a business. Writing ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Business Should Offer More than Just a Product They Should Try to Offer a Buying Experience - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Business Should Offer More than Just a Product They Should Try to Offer a Buying Experience The hugely successful entrepreneur Debbi Fields was once asked what it felt like to be a winner in the cookie business; she replied, “I never felt like I was in the cookie business. ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Business Tip: 7 Steps to Getting It Done - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsMost entrepreneurs, if they are honest, will admit they have too much to do and things sometimes get lost in the shuffle. You are wearing at least half-a-dozen hats at any given moment. There are many systems out there to help you get it done, but let's look at just 7 steps you can take without ...
Views: 1159(2 votes) - Business Tips – Best Practices for Troubleshooting Your Business Regularly - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Terry GreenWe know it. You are extremely busy. You work your business day in and day out and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to do it all. On the surface it all looks good. You are taking care of the normal things—marketing, client work, speaking engagements, networking, paying bills, and so ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - Canadian Business Banking Needs? The Edge On Bank Lines Of Credit ! Who’s Best In Canada ? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stan ProkopDoes it all have to be that mysterious and frustrating? We're talking about achieving success in completing bank lines of credit for your business banking needs in Canada. And with the proper info and mindset, and some tips to follow we think you will have an excellent chance of securing the ...
Views: 481(1 vote) - Choose Your Franchise Counsel Wisely - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Pawan vermaOnce, I had a client that hired a patent attorney to negotiate a real estate lease in terms of franchise business. Now, I guess that my target audience is smart enough and does not require me to explain any further about the entire process of proceedings. Well, the question is that “Why did he ...
Views: 512(1 vote) - Choosing the right of Domain Name - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jim HagueA colleague once wrote to me, “I just discovered I'm ranked #1 on Google for (keywords) ‘Abundance and Prosperity’, and #5 for ‘Money Magnet!’ When the heck did that happen?” I replied, “I rank #1 on Google for my name, ‘Jim Hague’ ”. Only a month ago a search on ‘Jim Hague’ would display ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Clear Documentation Equals Better Results from Your IT Project Subcontractors - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Jim CochranMany IT project managers find that using subcontractors is an excellent alternative to hiring full-time staffers. IT project managers may choose to hire independent contractors to assist with one project, or bring them on-board on a long-term basis. Either way, using subcontractors gives clients ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Clipping Path Services - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Outsource InfotechOutsource Infotech is the leader clipping path services and image masking. We deliver paramount quality and huge volume clipping path services at the most competitive pricing. By outsourcing your clipping path to us you can concentrate on your more important an score business ...
Views: 410(1 vote) - Commercial Comparable Sales -- Matched Pair Analysis - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Patrick oconnorCommercial comparable sales can be used to perform analysis regarding a variety of factors and issues impacting the value of real estate. The basic technique is to identify two sales that are identical except for the issue being evaluated. For example, to determine trends in market value over ...
Views: 4560(1 vote) - Communicating and Connecting Are Keys to Success - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Mitch TublinDo you recall a recent interaction you may have either been a part of or witnessed, where one person was clearly communicating some information and the audience clearly did not understand what was being said? The speaking person, sooner or later, realizes from the puzzled looks or the ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Competition: It's Healthy and Good for the Soul - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniToday's topic? Competition. I can't tell you how many phone calls we get about this topic. It's number one on everyone's list... who is the competition? How do I beat them? They're going to take all the clients!!! NOT TRUE. Plenty of business out there for everyone folks. Let's take a ...
Views: 2451(6 votes) - Conducting Effective Workshops - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Vincent PetersConducting effective workshops is one of the constant challenges facing all trainers. We will try to look at the most effective ways to conduct workshops, ways that will make the workshops not only valuable for the attendees, but valuable and rewarding for trainers too. In order to conduct ...
Views: 8135(1 vote) - Construction Health And Safety Plan And How To Get It Easily - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Martin GerardoThe goal of a construction safety plan is that it will aid contractors to live up to their health and safety obligations. In a construction project there are a number of things that could go wrong with the electrical wiring and the use of bulky machinery, so it is crucial to be wise and to be ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Construction Safety Plan- Ensuring Business Safety - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Martin GerardoThere are various things that can go wrong in a construction project. There are really many elements of a project that could cause difficulties that it is impossible to consider them. For the individual responsible, protection of the people involved during a construction project should be the ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - Construction Site Safety Plan: Keeping Your Firm In Check - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Martin GerardoA main contractor may be in charge of leading a construction project but the reality of the matter is that regardless of whether you are a small business, a client or a designer, keeping up health and safety rules at a construction site could be an extremely daunting task. The electrical wiring ...
Views: 654(1 vote) - Converting an Idea to Income Is a Process That Requires Planting and Fertilization, Not Hope and Dreaming - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Converting an Idea to Income Is a Process That Requires Planting and Fertilization, Not Hope and Dreaming Under the category of inexperienced blind hope, a surprising number of people that approach my Consumer Product Development group with a new business idea want us to ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Creating A Business Plan - Understanding Consumer Problems - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Adams bradWhen you realize the need of writing a business plan you often think about structure, format, and outline. Those who have studied business or are familiar with business terminology, think marketing plan, financial plan, and disaster plan. All this is important, no doubt, but it won’t make sure ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Creative Revenue Management in B – Schools - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Dr Nikhil KulshresthaMeaning of Revenue Management: Revenues are simply defined as inflows of funds for any sort of organization. Revenues results in an increase in the financial resources. For a B-School, revenue stands for inflows or increase in financial resources accruing from the collection of fees; selling ...
Views: 610(3 votes) - Data Tips: 6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Data List - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Serendipity 2The data list you purchase can account for a great deal of the success or failure of your marketing campaign. If you buy data from a reputable broker then your message is likely to be heard by your intended recipients. If not, then it is likely to fall on deaf ears. These are six simple ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - Definition: Business Consulting - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Douglas PakBusiness consulting refers to both the industry, and the practice of, helping organizations improve their performance, primarily through the thorough analysis of existing business problems and development of plans for improvement. Organizations hire the services of management consultants for a ...
Views: 21474(1 vote) - Detailed Information About Dedicated Server And Its Use - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Indrani GhoseA server which is fully utilized for the smooth running of the websites by a user (a company or an individual) is called as a dedicated server. As a result a company does not need to share the space available on a server with any other company or an individual. This type of web hosting is ...
Views: 534(1 vote) - Developing an Effective Social Media Policy for Your Company - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Kim TranterWhether or not your company is actively involved in social media, chances are pretty good your employees are regularly contributing to online sites. Immediately Facebook comes to mind, but there are plenty of other locations where inappropriate information could hurt your company’s online ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - Did a Fragrance Really Trigger the Events That Led to the Infamous Beheading of Marie Antoinette? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Did a Fragrance Really Trigger the Events That Led to the Infamous Beheading of Marie Antoinette? Jean-Francois Houbigant launched his famous Perfume atelier and shop on the Fauborg St. Honore in Paris in 1775. This was during the gilded age of French royalty and of the ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Different Kinds Of Brokers And Online Broking - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Goutam RoyEvery market has its pros and cons of making money in large amounts. You need to see that where you can make the most. Stock market is the place where you should be but it is also the place where you are going to get duped if you are not aware of the dealings and proceedings of the market ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - Discover Easy Woodworking Projects And Plans, Ideal For Beginners To Advanced Woodworkers - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Flossie HinesDiscover an innovative and exciting number of working projects and plans available for you, regardless of whether you are a professional carpenter, or have never even listed at number four. There are thousands of ideas available, and you will be able to find exciting and fun projects from ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Do You Need a Custom Made ERP Solution? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaHave you chosen the most suitable ERP solution for your business? Does your ERP solution aid you in achieving the business target goals? Are you satisfied with the working of ERP implemented in your business house? These are some of the questions that a business house should ask while using an ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Does franchising make sense? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Pawan vermaIs it that this title returns with some critical views? Still, it seems to be a justified question. I was once on a panel, where I stated this question by considering it as a franchise conference. Now, you must have imagined the kind of response it received. I did this because I like putting ...
Views: 548(1 vote) - Donating a Boat for Charity - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Tonya CrossThe economy has hurt a lot of people and we all have felt it in some way. If you are trying to sell off your boat, car, truck, or recreational vehicle and notice you are not getting any worthy offers there is a good reason. People cannot afford to buy new things like that and the ones who can ...
Views: 581(1 vote) - Effective Seminar Marketing - Tips to Get Prospects to Show Up For Your Seminar - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Jobie SummerEFFECTIVE SEMINAR MARKETING: Tips to get prospects to Show Up for Your Seminar Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing. - John D. Rockefeller With over 15 years of experience as a financial adviser, I know how difficult it ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Effects of Management Training - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Dough peterA lot of business owners have never heard the word management training. They are often confused when someone discusses this term in front of them. A humble effort is done here to help explain what it actually is and how can it be helpful for the business community. What is management ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Electric Wheelchair Its Remarkable Significance and Usage - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Anamika SwamiWith the development of science and technology, wheelchairs have acquired a remarkable change. Manual wheelchairs have obsolete with the invention of electric wheelchair. Several people have incorporated the use of these power chairs as it is also known, into their lives. People with limited ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Engineering values and general Sense to Every Day Use - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from prince dasThe line tenure has ever got brickbats at not state competent to support enough facilities to cater to the ever raising mob of travelers in Bombay location. They are also badgered at allowing commuters to cross railroad tracks at their own probability, without levying any fines on them. ...
Views: 554(1 vote) - Entrepreneurial Creativity Is Still Rife in the Fashion Jewelry and Cosmetic World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Entrepreneurial Creativity Is Still Rife in the Fashion Jewelry and Cosmetic World My Product Development and Marketing Consulting firm has had a busy spring introducing a slew of new products in international cosmetic and jewelry industry trade shows. We participated in ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Facts about Marketing Materials Distribution and Handling - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from David WilliamsonMarketing is an important function performed by any business firm. It is the soul of any business because without proper marketing it is not possible to increase the sales and thereby profits of a company. Therefore, Marketing Materials Distribution is an important task because it is that ...
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