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Views: 1450(1 vote) - Article Writing Tips -How to Write a Perfect Article - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Sean MizeAre you one of the people who are using articles in promoting their ebusiness and their products in the online arena? Then, it’s imperative that you know how to create perfect articles so you can easily attract the attention of your potential clients. Don’t know how to do it? Then, this guide is ...
Views: 1449(3 votes) - Women as Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Barbara WulfIt’s been said that women are the Mothers of Invention. Nothing could be truer as we see an increasing number of women as entrepreneurs in today’s workplace. At a website for entrepreneurial women, www.entwomen.com, they state “a laptop, a bathrobe, and a cup o’Joe – what else do you need?” ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - How To Succeed In Network Marketing, Failure Is Never An Option - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Daniel HerznerFor those who start an MLM business, the question they need to answer is, OK, now how how exactly do i succeed in network marketing? Starting a work from home business is a exhilarating time for anyone. However, sooner or later reality always catches up with you and you see for yourself that ...
Views: 1446 - Essentials of an Impeccable Brochure Design - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Claudia WinifredThe world of art is divided into many different categories. Each category is synonymous to a complete world which has its own purpose and its own needs. It bounds to creativity which is sure to be unique and worthless since its origin is imagination. The tools used by individuals to display ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Your Recipe for Website Building and eBusiness Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sue DolanYour Recipe for Website Building and eBusiness Success ~ Measure Strategy Carefully, Garnish with Earnings Clearly there is a standard formula for website building success but it seems to be scattered all across the internet! It's like playing hide and seek. Why aren't all the essential ...
Views: 1444(3 votes) - Life as an Entrepreneur: Part Two of Two - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“You can resist an invading army; you cannot resist an idea whose time has come.” – Victor Hugo 4. Generating Ideas So, now that you’ve decided to get into the entrepreneurship game, how do you come up with that great idea? Well, there is no magic formula when it comes to that but a few ...
Views: 1441(5 votes) - Best Business Advice - How to Find the Perfect Home Based Business for Your Personality - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachEntrepreneurs who want to start up a business, even if it’s in a different career field, and work from home should begin by first identifying their top values. This is vital to the success of their business for two reasons. 1. Because your values and your Life’s Work (or purpose) are ...
Views: 1440(5 votes) - How to Write a Business Plan - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Robert HazlewoodA well developed business plan will greatly improve your chances of success. When writing your business plan, touch on all aspects of your business. This will include type of business, marketing, advertising, budget, and sales projections. Include anything you can think of that will have a ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Pitfalls of Fast Growth & How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIt’s great news if your business is growing quickly! But will things move so fast that you’ll struggle to keep pace? It’s a real possibility – so we better give it some thought. Knowing the potential pitfalls in advance and understanding how to mitigate them can go a long way in writing a ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - TOP 3 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE CREATING YOUR OWN WEBSITE - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Dante WongYou can create your own website within hours but not knowing how to do it correctly will kill your website business instantly. The main reason you create your own website is to try to generate some passive income through displaying ads in your website or through marketing products. Here are some ...
Views: 1439 - 8 Ways To Get A Shredder Online At Discount Prices - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Timothy RudonSecurity is of prime concern in the world today. Businesses big and small have to deal with identity theft, spying, stealing to business modules and more. To stay one step ahead business and individuals could use shredders to protect themselves. There is a large number of shredders available ...
Views: 1438 - Risk of customer non-payment can impact credit: What can you do to protect and grow? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Emily SoccorsyCompanies faced with a cash-flow squeeze and slow paying customers can quickly find their own credit ratings at risk and difficulty securing a credit line or loan. Receiving an advance against invoices or accounts receivable from asset based lenders called factors can be an optimal solution for ...
Views: 1438 - How Do You Make Your Big Ideas Really Happen? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonHere’s an interesting question I received on Linkedin from Richard Sink who asked: “What lessons can you share with us about strategies when trying to turn your ideas (be it for social good or professional gain) into a reality?” Hi Richard, Great question. I work with start up’s on ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Seven easy ways to up-sell and increase your profits - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Chantal CookeUp-selling is an excellent way to grow your business. Encouraging your customer to buy more of the product, or an ancillary product, will increase the size of the transaction; you’ll get more profit from the same effort. If packaged and offered correctly 20-25% of your customers will take up ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Top 10 Issues Facing Small Businesses Today - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Peter AdamsI am writing this article to highlight just some of the issues faced by business owners today regardless of size of business. Business owners constantly face challenges in their businesses which ultimately affect their lifestyle. In today’s world, the number of businesses starting up is ...
Views: 1435 - What Is Mind Power (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellWhen you begin to study the power of the mind and how it works, you may find it can quickly become an extremely interesting but quite extensive subject. For that reason it is probably best to study and work with ways on how you can improve your life with the help of your mind, rather than ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - IDEAS FOR RAISING BUSINESS CAPITAL - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Avril BettsIt's true but nobody really cares about your deal ! Startling but true. Have you ever watched the Dragon's Den. If so you then you know that although the the group are interested in whether it's a viable project from a monetary point of view, contestants often blow it with their arrogance and ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Why is it difficult to translate Russian language? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Valea TragaMany people believe that Russian translation is an easy thing and all you have to do is to change words from the Russian text into the equivalent words of the English text. However, this is not true since some phrases, if translated literally, would make no sense. Russian translation is a rather ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Work At Home Mom’s Business Idea - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenThere is a work at home mom’s business idea out there for you. Any mom who wants to be at home with her children can stay at home and still earn money. Not just a few dollars, but thousands and thousands of dollars each month. It is easy to do if you put in the effort. Some stay at home moms ...
Views: 1433 - Humble Beginnings to Household Names: Lessons from Great Coffee Brands! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sam TrentDo you ever worry that your dream is too big and your resources too limited? Fear that your knowledge is inadequate or the timing is all wrong? Take a lesson or two from some of the biggest coffee brand manufacturers in existence today who all found their start with very, very humble ...
Views: 1432 - Life as an Entrepreneur: Part One of Two - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I told my children when they were leaving education that they would be well advised to look for customers not bosses.” – Charles Handy Following the successes of visionary thinkers like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates, the entrepreneurial spirit has taken the world by storm. ...
Views: 1432(4 votes) - Article Writing Secrets, 6 Simple Techniques to Impress your Readers - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Sean MizeWriting articles is one of the best and most cost effective ways to promote anything in the online arena. It is through this that you can create product awareness and attract interested parties to your website. In this article, I am going to offer simple article writing secrets to help you ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Leasing Tips for New Business Owners - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Lai CastilloAre you planning to start your business in the next few months? And are you looking for equipment leasing tips and pointers that you can use to ensure that your business will turn out to be very profitable and successful? If your answer to these two questions is yes, then we encourage you to pay ...
Views: 1427 - You’d have to be crazy to start a new business right now! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from PJ McClureHe sat quietly for a moment, perhaps realizing the gravity of our conversation. Unwilling to accept defeat he finally said, “Well, when you get this thing out of your system, give us a call. We’d love to have you back.” My former boss could be called many things… excited about my new venture ...
Views: 1427(9 votes) - 3 Ways To Increase Your Visibility - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Liz UramIs there anything more important than visibility to the solo entrepreneur? Your first reaction might be… yeah, sales. That would be putting the cart before the horse. People can’t do business with you if they don’t know about you. It starts being visible. Solo entrepreneurs can’t afford to ...
Views: 1426 - How to Gain Clients in a Competitive Market - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Johny MetellusThe business world is very competitive and as a new and upcoming business sometimes it will be a very difficult task to cope with the companies, which have been in business longer. The key to the start of any business is doing a lot of research on your current industry and your competitors. By ...
Views: 1426 - Book Review: Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: Your Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Managing a Business - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up. A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up. Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: ...
Views: 1425 - Direct Sales Leaders Delegate - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Deb BixlerIn a direct sales business, there is a lot of responsibility and tasks that need to be done to keep the business running smoothly. When the business first starts out, the consultant may be able to handle it on her own. But as the referrals keep rolling and the business starts to grow, the ...
Views: 1425 - 4 Reasons a Fun Office Environment Can Improve Your Business Success - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Stephanie FrascoEmployees are a business’s most valuable asset, making it easier to operate efficiently and grow. By hiring and retaining the best workers at each level of the organization, you can actually increase your chances of success. This is especially true of your customer-facing employees, who directly ...
Views: 1424 - Attaching Zinc Frame - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Maureen SummyA zinc frame on stained glass panels is essential for structure and rigidity. The zinc frame is added once the design is cut, foiled and soldered. The process of adding a zinc frame is accomplished by following seven steps. 1. First, measure the length of zinc came needed for each ...
Views: 1424 - Save Time and Money; Research Your Potential Markets - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Tracey FieberWhen it comes to ensuring your company’s future success, customers are key. Without them, you don’t have a business – at least not for very long. The biggest problem facing many start-ups is that they simply don’t know what they customers want. They may have their own ideas of what they ...
Views: 1424 - Failure Is Just The Beginning - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Mindy CraryMany people thinking of failure as the undesirable end of something they attempted, when really it is just the beginning. People are scared right now because it seems like our economy is never going to fully recover from the 2008 mortgage fiasco. They worry about losing their home, their ...
Views: 1422 - Things to Consider for mobile web design - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Ricky PaulDesigning and building a mobile website are two different things. In fact, even brands and companies that already have a powerful online presence often clash with optimizing and crafting their mobile websites or applications. The discipline of mobile web design can differ in several fundamental ...
Views: 1422 - Where Does the Money Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Geoff FickeFact: In 2005 over 500,000 new business incorporations were organized in the United States. Fact: Of these 500,000 new businesses less than 1,000 received venture capital funding. There are vastly more entrepreneurs seeking start-up funding than there are available funding sources and ...
Views: 1422(3 votes) - What do I want to know when buying a business? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrew RogersonWhen working through the process of buying a business, the transaction will go through different stages. The first active stage is obviously when the buyer and seller come together for their first meeting. However, before that happens there are many other things that need to happen before that ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - BRANDING IS NOT JUST ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lisa ColbertIf you are a true entrepreneur your business is your passion. Most of us marketing our business have learned about the importance of logo and branding. Beyond the solid principles related to branding, in regard to marketing, are the motivational aspects tied to your brand. I am not just talking ...
Views: 1420 - Dream up your dream job (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherA whole new day In Part 1 of this exercise, you journaled for what must have seemed like hours. Maybe it really was hours. You answered a comprehensive list of questions about your preferences about your career, job, workplace, colleagues and schedule. Relax for five minutes like you ...
Views: 1420 - 3 Challenges Small Business Owners Must Know How to Overcome - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDo you know that more than 90% of the fully operational businesses in the US are under the category of ‘small businesses’? This is a surprising fact, but an encouraging one for those of you who are considering becoming an entrepreneur. This figure only shows that the majority of the successful ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - Good Quality Canvas Handbag Is Now Available For The Indian Market - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Harry CarlinIn recent years canvas leather handbags have become much valued items in the product market. They are featuring in the top product reviews across the media. The sales for these bags have already reached a new high.A good quality canvas handbag is the cherished item of any socialite. The more ...
Views: 1418 - Remedy For Cash Flow Flu - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingEver watch a dog chase a car? After he catches it, he’s not sure what to do. Likewise, many businesses work hard to win the really BIG sale. Once the contract is inked, a new challenge sets upon the business owner: how are we going to get the necessary cash without acquiring debt to hire the ...
Views: 1418 - The Basics of Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Tracey FieberIt’s hard to accomplish anything without a plan. Whether you’re coaching a football team, cooking Thanksgiving dinner, or running a small business, you need a strategic plan. Developing a strategic plan might seem like an overwhelming process, but if you break it down, it’s easy to tackle. ...
Views: 1418 - How You Can Start A Boutique Business - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Justin DavisToday, boutiques are very popular. Usualy, women are the ones who patronize these kinds of shops, although some men have already learned to shop in these specialty shops that cater to clothes and other fashion accessories. Let's talk about how to start a boutique business. You will need a ...
Views: 1417 - Can This Networking Group Help Me Build My Business? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Alvah ParkerSo many of my clients tell me they go to a networking meeting or two but give up because nothing happens. My response is usually that you must give the group a fair trial. Building relationships takes time so you will need to attend a few meetings of one organization to see any progress. That ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - How To Find The Best Location to Start A New Business - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Carol DenbowWith some businesses, location won’t matter much. But with most, it’s location, location, and location! Poor locations may be where you find the rent is cheaper and you might believe this will save you money. The truth is, your cheaper bad location can close you down faster than anything. When ...
Views: 1414 - Reputation at Risk: 4 Greatest Threats to Your Brand - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Anica OaksWhen you're running a business, cultivating and maintaining your brand (what you are known for) is very important. But once you've built your brand, it's important to be aware of problems that can arise, some within your control and some not, so you can combat them. 1. Obscurity In reality, ...
Views: 1414 - Which Business Structure Is Best For Your New Enterprise? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe type of business structure you organize for your new enterprise is greatly determined by your personality, realities, needs and experience. Millions of people in the United States never enter into any type of formal business structure. This includes the bulk of the black or underground ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Accomplishing Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Raj GavurlaAlthough unforeseen opportunities may appear as you succeed, a goal is not accomplished unless given forethought and targeted as follows: 1. You decided to do it (answered the question why?) Unless the why has logic and emotion intertwined it will fall flat. The logic resembles gears in a ...
Views: 1413(7 votes) - Becoming a Counsellor - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceBecoming a counsellor. Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a living from it? If so are your ...
Views: 1412 - Barclays Silver ETF (SLV) Finally Started Trading - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Manishh KumarrLast week after much publicity and a long wait, the Barclay's Silver ETF (SLV) finally started trading. And it looks like the wait was worth it. Each share represents 10 ounces of silver. Trading began at $129 a share and at the end of trading for the first day, the new Exchange Traded Fund ...
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