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- Asset protection strategies - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Carlo ScevolaAsset Protection Strategies If you have valuable assets under your name, you must definitely look for asset protection strategies. These strategies protect your assets from major threats. The business world is very strange and some puzzling happenings may result in jeopardizing of all your ...
Views: 821(4 votes) - Balance Sheet Analysis - Hiddent Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Lucy RudnickaIt may surprise you to know that not everyone is as enthusiastic about Balance Sheet Analysis as I am... And yet, a few minutes a month spent looking at your Balance Sheet could make a difference between success and failure for your business! Those "secrets" alluded to in the article title ...
Views: 4291(8 votes) - Become a Very Productive in Forex Trading - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Rachel KholerThe percentage of traders who get to become financially successful by trading currencies is just a tiny fraction. Yet those who do make it pretty much modify into wealthy person making vast profits from forex trading alone. So what makes these traders successful? Why can't other traders attain ...
Views: 676(8 votes) - Building Credibility As A Marketing Skill - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Eric MulfordYou're looking for the best way to penetrate the marketplace with your goods/services. Capturing the market share and make boat loads of money in the process. You hear all the hype about the latest approach to getting your message out to the masses. But there is one place that you can focus your ...
Views: 1995(4 votes) - Business Partnerships and Alliances – Business Networking - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Alice SmithBusiness is all about relationships and connecting the dots. It involves connecting the consumer to the producer and removing any inefficiency in the process. There are many agencies that help you find a business partner and connect the suppliers and buyers. They act as the intermediary and ...
Views: 438(4 votes) - Energy Independence? Yes We Can! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke My Company routinely reviews more than 600 new product ideas, concepts, prototypes and models during most years. During a soft economy, such as today’s, we see even more as people become more desperate to chase a dream. Pursuit of the “American Dream” almost always involves ...
Views: 1449(4 votes) - Essential Lessons for Today From a 13th Century Friar - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One of the greatest literary and science works of the ancient world, rarely studied today, was the Opus Majus. The amazingly futuristic content of the Opus Majus was virtually a modern tutorial, written in the 13th century, on an array of literary, scientific and philosophical ...
Views: 1444(4 votes) - Giving Up the Good to Get the Great - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Pamela BrunerHave you ever been working on something, going down a path in your business or life, and it just doesn’t feel as good as you want it to? You can reason it out – doing this makes sense, this is something that’s good for me or my business, I need to do this, I’ve got it pretty good here, ...
Views: 987(4 votes) - How to Fool Yourself Into Health - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Fool Yourself Into Health If you were told by your doctor that he was giving you Sugar Pills for your (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome, would you expect any improvement in your condition? Would you take them twice a day as he/she prescribed? ...
Views: 1682(4 votes) - Internet Marketing For Artists - Google Profiles - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Alka DalalGoogle has a great social network tucked away in it's machinery called Google profiles. Just like Facebook, you can make friends with tons of people just like you with the same interests and like-mindedness. These are people you want to get to know better because they could become your next ...
Views: 1185(4 votes) - Success Storming ~ Brainstorming Ideas With Simplicity & Clarity in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONSuccess Storming is the technique similar to brainstorming and gets you to produce a set of questions about an idea, problem or decision. It allows you to consider the options open to you and the diagram is a useful illustrative aide enabling you to view all your questions. From here you’ll be ...
Views: 1343(4 votes) - The Perils of Water Damage - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from jerry jacsonWater damage starts slowly, mostly unnoticed by homeowners. Some things are just too troublesome and cause a great deal of distress and discomfort to us. One of them is water damage. Even a small amount of water can cause great damage if it is consistently present in an area that needs to be ...
Views: 745(4 votes) - Two Key Words When Providing Ongoing Software Support: Be Specific - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Jim CochranOnce you've developed and installed software for a client, your work may not be done. In many cases, software developers provide ongoing software maintenance and support for their clients. Offering this service is an excellent way to build a longstanding relationship with your client while ...
Views: 837(4 votes) - Why are Welding Supplies Important to Your Employees - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Patrick SlaterIt is easy to find a complete line of supplies so welders have the tools they need to complete their projects promptly and safely. As experienced welders ourselves, we know the welding supplies that are necessary to be successful on the job. In the world of welding, there are few things that ...
Views: 409(4 votes) - *** Economic Changes Call for Tactical Adjustments - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Raymond Chip LambertIn these uncertain economic times, my experience tells me that there are still people out there who need your services. But because they are more concerned with getting the best value for their increasingly scarce resources, they turn to the people they trust to introduce them to professionals ...
Views: 1560(9 votes) - A Salesperson’s Philosophy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jamie SeneAs a consumer do you prefer to buy (purchase, acquire, invest, etc.) or to be sold? Most people prefer to make the self-determined decision to make a purchase and usually equate the concept of “being sold” to the category of being tricked, coerced, bamboozled or “forced to buy against their ...
Views: 2095(10 votes) - Change Agents or Gate Keepers? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Sharon SinclairChange Agents or Gate Keepers? The challenges facing employees in today’s economy and times of uncertainty presents new opportunities for Human Resources. As organizations are looking for new ways to grow the business, increase productivity, reduce costs and navigate the rapidly changing ...
Views: 1817(5 votes) - Evaluate Progress - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from M.J. RyanPamela Busch owns a restaurant in San Francisco. Like everyone else, she felt the pinch of the economic downturn as people stopped going out to eat. She decided to adapt by offering a three-course tasting menu at a set price. Great. Her desired outcome is to stay in business. She’s accepted ...
Views: 1724(5 votes) - The Capital Gains Tax Scourge - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Brian IcenhowerThe combination of an ailing economy and a struggling housing market during an election year has created the perfect storm to once again bring issues concerning the federal capital gains tax rate to the forefront of the public’s attention. As our nation’s government continues to ...
Views: 1261(5 votes) - The World Has Changed-Have You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Sharon SinclairThe World Has Changed-Have You? People come to work committed to contributing and making a difference for their organizations, their teams and themselves. The systems, processes and structures of organizations have evolved over time and mostly in reaction to emerging circumstances. ...
Views: 791(5 votes) - ***Less is More . . . More or Less by Lumari - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLESS IS MORE The quote “Less is More,” written by the poet Robert Browning in 1855, inspired architect Mies Van der Rohe one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture and Buckminster Fuller inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, poet and cosmologist. They saw this quote as a ...
Views: 2375(6 votes) - Approach With Recruitment Agencies In UK - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Frank JitPeople often face different kind of problems with recruitment in the UK. The most common complaint of the common man with recruitment in UK is that they complain that their recruitment agency doesn’t work hard enough. This article is based on the approach you should have while dealing with ...
Views: 758(6 votes) - Consulting Practice Tips: Delegate Weaknesses to Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Larry FergusonOne of the things that I noticed when I started off in my business was that I was doing everything. I was working 60, 70 hours a week. Then after six months, I sat down and looked at my cash flow and my income and I realized I was making a little over $300 per job. That was with a tremendous ...
Views: 1315(6 votes) - How To Target Your Demographic Using Twitter and Facebook - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Matt HallaranSocial media now dictates the strategy of online lead generation by changing the way we do sales across business process outsourcing firms. Make no mistake; if you want to see actual results, then you need to be where your market “hangs out”. Today’s leading social networking tools Facebook and ...
Views: 1419(6 votes) - The Biggest Secret To Internet Selling Isn’t Really All That Secret - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Judith ShuttleworthIf you are like so many people who are new to internet marketing you probably are pulling your hair out wondering what the secret to internet selling is. Your site is up, you’re getting traffic from the PPC (Pay Per Click) campaign you started but you’re simply not making enough sales to ...
Views: 1592(6 votes) - Top 5 Documents to Prepare for Termination: Employee Management - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Alison HowardWork Out the Kinks of Firing Before You Pull the Trigger By Alison E. Howard Firing an employee is a common business scenario. An employee is implicated in a singular episode or series of incidents that violate company policy and you have to terminate employment without causing further ...
Views: 1108(6 votes) - Features to Look for in a VoIP Provider - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from john scottWith all the VoIP providers out there it can be quite challenging for you to pick which one will suit your needs best. Is it just about the free calls? Do you need all those other features that might actually be the reason the service is more expensive than those from other providers? Is a ...
Views: 589(7 votes) - How to Determine if You Need a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Constance DrewYou have heard the recent chatter about “Virtual Assistants” from your friends. You are thinking about jumping on the band wagon of retaining your own virtual assistant, but not exactly sure how you should go about it. Spend a week jotting down the various administrative tasks that are eating up ...
Views: 1384(7 votes) - Is The Dark-Side Destroying Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Gavin AubreyIf you run a business you can probably put your people into one of 3 categories according to how they work and their team skills: • Luke SkyWalkers • Followers • Dark Side First, the ‘Luke Skywalkers’ of this world. These are the people who will never let you down and strive to achieve ...
Views: 665(7 votes) - Online Businesses Succeed Through Connections Branding and Value - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from The Cronfel FirmWith the possibilities of technology and digital connections, entrepreneurs today no longer need to invest in a brick and mortar storefront in order to create a successful business. People all over the world are beginning to create businesses from the comfort of their homes with minimal ...
Views: 536(7 votes) - Recipe for Trouble:The Business Plan - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloEveryone knows that new business fail at a fairly high rate. Most people assume that the reason is there is not enough money. While that might be true in some cases, there are other things that can cause a new business to fail, even if they have plenty of money. It would seem like common ...
Views: 1137(7 votes) - Strategies to Overcome the Issues in Job Hunting - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Mary JoyceAccounting is a flourishing field that provides innumerable career opportunities for the students just finished their education. Even the youngsters shine in this field and make huge profit out of freelancing and working in an accounting firm. Now, the people who crossed over 40 years are ...
Views: 794(7 votes) - 2 Common Myths in Small Business’ Path to Profitability - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonSmart small business owners on the road to profitability never set the expectation that it would be easy. But 60- hour work weeks without solid results are growing old and tiresome. It’s time for a change. Clearly, there has to be a better way. Let’s look at two of the common myths about ...
Views: 1421(8 votes) - Hold ’em or Fold ’em: When to Walk Away from the Bargaining Table - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingOne of the biggest questions is when do you stay, walk or run away from the bargaining table. Some people aren’t willing to stay the course in what might result in a really good deal. Others are so tied to the process or deal making that they are willing to give up too much. Here are some ideas ...
Views: 2055(8 votes) - Interviewing During the Economic Downturn - How to Look Confident in a Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoWhen you feel good about yourself, you radiate confidence. The same is unfortunately true when you're feeling desperate or negative, you then radiate discomfort and nervousness. The latter is not the nonverbal message you want to convey to potential employers today, or ever. Instead, the ...
Views: 1425(8 votes) - When do you start to outsource? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Gary GoschBusiness owners know many many things. Business owners do many many things. Do business owners do too many things? That’s a difficult question. At the startup phase a business owner wears a lot of hats trying to keep a lean and mean business. Now let’s hope that they’re only doing things where ...
Views: 1032(8 votes) - Business Value of Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kevin LongCorporate social responsibility (CSR) is no new concept for companies that strive to achieve and sustain competitive advantage with moral management. If experts are to be believed, CSR will always be a vital part of the corporate agenda, regardless of any serious market fluctuations. According ...
Views: 853(9 votes) - *** Less is More, More or Less - A Visionary Approach to Business Success - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertLESS IS MORE The quote “Less is More,” written by the poet Robert Browning in 1855, inspired architect Mies Van der Rohe one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture and Buckminster Fuller inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, poet and cosmologist. They saw this quote as a ...
Views: 5625(10 votes) - Do This and Lose Sales - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Harlan GoergerDo This and Lose Sales Focus on products lose sales, solutions make sales The North Country is dumped on, 17 inches worth of the white cold stuff. Procrastination has hit, those slick road-hugging sports tires still on the car prove to be highly useless in the slick and hard packed ...
Views: 2382(13 votes) - Convey Credibility Through your Website! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Charlene RashkowYour prospects want one thing and one thing only! They want the reassurance that what you say about what you offer is legitimate. Because credibility is crucial to the success of your business, convincing potential clients that you can deliver is key. And although conveying credibility is always ...
Views: 1695(3 votes) - Recipe for Trouble: Expansion - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloEveryone wants their business to grow and everyone wants to make as much money as possible in their business. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have started the business in the first place. Starting a new business can be a long and trying process. It can also be expensive and it may take some ...
Views: 1146(6 votes) - "Act As-If Your Life Depended on it." - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Hal WechslerAct-As-IF • 1. “To become a Master of SpeedReading, first, you must follow the William James law: Act as-if, Think as-if, FEEL as-if, & Believe as-if you are already a SpeedReading Brainiac.” • For the next few hours “be-an-actor”. How? Be a kid again and ‘play’ “Let’s Pretend!” • 2. ...
Views: 1789(3 votes) - 10 Key Elements of a Strong Marketing Plan Format - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Adil VellaniSo you need a marketing plan, but not sure of the right marketing plan format? First let’s understand what a marketing plan is... A marketing plan is simply a document which explains how your business will approach its target market. It can be as broad as promoting your business to create ...
Views: 959(3 votes) - 10 Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from matt arneyHere are 10 steps that will assure your success in an MLM business: 1. BE A GOAL SETTER. What do you want to accomplish? Do you want to save for college education for your children? Do you want to buy a new car or a new home? You can have whatever you want, but you must want it enough to do ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - 3 Myths That Stifle Most Meetings - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhy do some meetings work…but many die a dismal death? Get the low-down right here on the 3 big myths that kill most meetings—and learn the truth that will set you free. If you’re fed up with meetings where you don’t get anything done, it’s a valuable question to answer. Imagine what could ...
Views: 1292(4 votes) - 411 Locals: Google Deindexes 1.75 Billion Websites – The Most Important Changes In SEO - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Nikolay PeshevThe most popular search engine removed more than 1.75 billion sites from its index and the number is growing. It is a huge purge, happening after a 53% increase in the copyright requests. Another major change is the AdWords Quality score improvement, which is deadly to keywords with insufficient ...
Views: 1130(2 votes) - 5 Tips to Hire the Right Concierge Services - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Ron SpencerA concierge is just like any other employee at an apartment, hotel or office, but they assist their clients or guests in a much more extensive manner. While a hotel concierge might help the guests with travel or other bookings and recommending some hot spots, a personal concierge tends to cater ...
Views: 707(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Take Full Advantage of Mailing Services Los Angeles - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Kristine BlackThere will always be a good mailing services Los Angeles company. The question is, how do you make the most of what it can offer you? We have Take note of the following 6 suggestions: 1. Find one that can do everything for you. If you’re going to spend on direct mail services, then you better ...
Views: 499(2 votes) - A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready For almost four decades my Consulting firm has worked with entrepreneur’s to design, develop, package, Brand, Market and Sell a vast range of Consumer Products. Our job is ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - A “Wanna Be” Entrepreneur in Reality Is a“Wantrepreneur” and Will Never Be Successful - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke A “Wanna Be” Entrepreneur in Reality Is a“Wantrepreneur” and Will Never Be Successful Very few of the hundreds of Consumer Product projects that my Branding and Marketing Consulting firm review each year ever go much beyond the talking stage. Talk is cheap. Dreamers dream. ...
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