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- Three Simple Steps To Achieve Affiliate Marketing Success - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you wondering why you are not seeing any affiliate marketing success in your business? Well, stick around because I will be sharing why people do not succeed and how you can achieve success with three simple steps, so without further ado, let me get started. First and foremost, here is the ...
Views: 1597(2 votes) - Can I Really Earn Money Online Without Investing A Fortune? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Bruce ClemensThe oft-cited question someone preparing to go into business asks is, “Where will I get the money?” Most people think it takes a substantial investment to earn a profit in business. But that is not the case. You can earn money online without investment. The fact is, the the vast majority of ...
Views: 1596 - Do You Have a Vision of What you Want Out of Life? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherDo you have a vision reflecting what you want your life to look like this year? Do you have a vision for your life in general? Have you ever stopped to consider what you want to experience in your life? Are you clear on what your life mission is? Do you know what goals you need to reach this ...
Views: 1595 - "Tooting Your Own Horn" or Informing Your Prospects - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Susan RegierI was writing a bio for a client recently – a darn good bio – that showcased her expertise, her talent, and a bit of her quirky side. It was engaging and told “her story” in an authentic way and hopefully, would make prospects sit up and say, “I want to hire her!” Now…let’s backtrack a ...
Views: 1593 - How Daydreaming Overcomes Impulsive Acts - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How Daydreaming Success, Overcomes Impulsive Acts” • 1. “Pop, what’s with this stuff on “immediate-gratification”, and impatience? Doesn’t every sane person want “it” now, not later?” • 2. “You wanna fight or hear the latest neuroscience. Good. When you’re a little kid, you don’t analyze, ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Importance of IT & Tech Blogs in today’s innovation world - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from IT BLogFor many years, technology has induced new innovations and gadgets to make our lives easier. It has changed the way people think and today it offers almost every other equipment with low cost and utmost usage. Today the vast usage of technology can be understood by going through the IT blog or ...
Views: 1593(3 votes) - CranioSacral Therapists - Raise Your Rates With a Gratitude Sandwich - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Sharon DesjarlaisHave you ever wrestled with telling your clients that you're raising your rates? Mindy, a big-hearted CranioSacral Therapist in North Carolina, struggled with this common condition. It had been a couple years since she last raised her rates, and she knew her work was well worth it. But she ...
Views: 1588(4 votes) - 10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Irene Gloria Addison10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. By Irene Gloria Addison, Owner of HIREghana You might not want to accept it, but the reality is that employee- disinterest (lack of engagement as it is called these days), boredom, frustration and even resentment and disinterest can ‘occupy’ your ...
Views: 1586 - 7 Ways to Make 2016 Your Year - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether or not you make New Year’s resolutions, this is a great time to take on new projects and lay out your goals for the year. Here’s some inspiration to make sure that 2016 is everything you hope it will be. 1. “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” Have you ever heard ...
Views: 1585 - Married Couples Can Be Successful Business Partners - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanSalad was flying in one direction while spaghetti went another. Voices were getting louder and louder as a hard-crust roll came in contact with a right cheek. Sounds like a college fraternity, doesn’t it? Would you believe it was a middle-aged couple who were also business partners? What ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Are You Speaking Their Language? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often have you traveled to a location where you just didn't speak the local language? Where you didn't understand what was being said to or around you? How did that make you feel? Did you have a sense of connection? Or was it something else? Maybe you were visiting a foreign country, maybe ...
Views: 1583 - How to promote your ICO ? 3 Useful tips to promote your ICO. - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Chandan SinghInitial Coin Offering (ICO) is a tool that attracts investment strategy which is increasing its popularity with the companies. The ICO Platform is constantly growing; according to the report of Coindesk which was reported in June describes that, in the beginning of the summer, the blockchain ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - 5 traits of a successful entrepreneur - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIf you brought ten entrepreneurs together to ask them to make a list of the five most important traits of a successful entrepreneur they would probably finish up with eleven lists. Entrepreneurs don’t like predictability and arriving at simplistic answers. However, if you read each of those ...
Views: 1582(7 votes) - BACKING INTO THE MONEY - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe’re still in the Career category of the Building Your Legacy Series, so today is going to be fun! Why? Because we are talking about money and how to make it! This, perhaps surprisingly, is one of the most neglected conversations we see with women entrepreneurs. But we’re going to be clear ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - How To Become A Massively Successful Guitar Teacher - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Become A Massively Successful Guitar Teacher By Tom Hess Do you wish you understood what it takes to become successful as a guitar teacher? Fact is, you will find out a lot about becoming successful by studying athletes who compete in the Olympics. For the most part, those who ...
Views: 1582 - The Top 5 Ways To Balance Your Commitments - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettAre you at the point of overwhelm in your business? Do you have so many clients or commitments that you're not sure how you're going to meet everyone's demands? With too many commitments the quality of your work can suffer along with your good reputation and sanity. Does this overwhelm spill ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Alternatives to Selling for Cash - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonThis can be a big challenge: There are times when your products simply do not move or movement is inadequate, and cash is king. The small business seldom has the flexibility of the big, established business. There is usually less credit available, and expenses like wages and salaries have to ...
Views: 1581(3 votes) - WEALTH IS NOT A STATIC QUANTITY: IT CAN BE CREATED - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Andrew CortIn feudal times, the wealth of the nobility was nearly always unearned, and the poor had a negligible likelihood of ever improving their lot. It is often overlooked that the rise of capitalism was part of the Enlightenment's agenda of bringing prosperity and well-being to everyone. And although ...
Views: 1581 - The Inner Game of Leadership: Stillness is Moving… - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Susan FreemanThis is the time of year when everything accelerates. Hectic goes to wild; busy becomes crazed… I thought readers would benefit from a powerful tip found in Leading Blog. It is consistent with one of the foundational 21 Powerful Principles found in “Step Up Now,” called “The Power of ...
Views: 1580(4 votes) - The Problem with Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaGoals are a very accepted and highly promoted way of accomplishing what we want in life. It’s no wonder so many people advocate and practice goal-setting. Nearly every coach or mentor I’ve encountered and every success seminar I’ve attended advocates setting goals. And not only setting them ...
Views: 1580 - How to Triple Your Income - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Stephen MartileCan you triple your income in 2009? Is this even possible with the American recession? It’s not totally out of the question. If you’re in a job then this is probably an unrealistic expectation, but ultimately it depends on your position in the industry. If you collect a performance based ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Get Clear On What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Ruth HegartyI feel like I talk about this all the time and today I wanted to give you some more specific steps for getting to that really juicy clarity that I want you to have. Since you attract what you put your focus on, the more clearly you can envision what you want, the more focused your energy can be. ...
Views: 1578(20 votes) - Get Clear On What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Ruth HegartyI feel like I talk about this all the time and today I wanted to give you some more specific steps for getting to that really juicy clarity that I want you to have. Since you attract what you put your focus on, the more clearly you can envision what you want, the more focused your energy can be. ...
Views: 1578(20 votes) - Publicity on Purpose - Stay True To Your Brand - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Bruce CadleA common temptation we all face is staying true to our brand. Specifically staying true to the heart of the niche we've chosen. I learned this lesson the hard way when I allowed asparagus to knock me off track. No, asparagus is not branding lingo, I really do mean the "supposedly" innocent ...
Views: 1577 - 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. ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - Stop Charging "What You Are Worth" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from ling wongIf you are a coach, consultant or service provider, you probably have heard time and again to “charge what you are worth.” We have also been told to raise our fees and sell premium packages so we can earn more and work less. All sound good on paper, until the rubber meets the road and you ...
Views: 1576 - Why Now is A Great Time for Multi-Family Real Estate - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from David LindahlThere has been a tremendous amount of recent focus on the housing crunch, and the impact it has had on our economy as a whole. While many indicators point to signs of recovery in our economy, ask someone who has lost a job if they think the stock market is a good indicator of economic health. ...
Views: 1576(23 votes) - Are you effectively managing your business? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Ganesh BabuWhenever we ask this question to business heads, most of the business heads connect to profitability. If the profitability is moderate or positive, then they think that they are managing the business effectively. Of course, profitability is one measure of business efficiency, but that alone does ...
Views: 1575 - Fast-Expanding Exponential Cost Reductions - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article describes a new concept for creating and implementing 96 percent cost reductions: fast-expanding exponential solutions. This is a subject I'm very excited about, and I hope you will share my enthusiasm for and interest in this process. When I was a youngster, controlled atomic ...
Views: 1574(3 votes) - Resourcefulness and the New Economy - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Ben BensonSummary: New technologies have been dissolving large corporations for some time, the hard facts remain; if you are employed by someone else... if you work for a big company then someone out there is probably trying to find a way to do your job through technology, faster and cheaper. That's a ...
Views: 1574 - The Most Important Value in Creating Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Todd SmithA close friend of mine called to tell me that his son regularly follows my posts. The other day his son said, “Dad, is the point Mr. Smith making a little thing or a big thing?” Well Ethan, today’s subject is a big thing. In fact, this lesson about personal integrity is as BIG as they ...
Views: 1574(4 votes) - When Starting a New Small or Home Business Points to Consider for a Sole Proprietorship Business Structure - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Leon EdwardStarting a new business venture as a sole proprietor is one of the most common and easiest way to begin. While deciding between this and a corporate liability company you have to consider some disadvantages and advantages in terms of taxation. There are some rumors and misconceptions among ...
Views: 1574(2 votes) - Offer Price Incentives For Customers to Help You Lower Costs - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellWith so much global competition, the customer is more in charge than ever. That doesn't mean that you need to offer services that cost you a fortune: Better designed pricing can be a great help. Let's consider an industrial example. A building materials manufacturer studied its customers in ...
Views: 1572(3 votes) - SMALL BUSINESS CHECKLIST: 25 Inspirational Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldBy any standard, growing a small business is a balancing act. The clearer you are about your goals and the more organized you become with your marketing and sales efforts, the greater your chance for success. I hope this checklist will serve to inspire and support your efforts. 1) Never ...
Views: 1572(15 votes) - Small Shifts that Make Big Differences - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIf you have been following the articles of the past several weeks, you have probably been making some big changes in decluttering your life and preparing for the New Year. So let’s take a moment to breathe… relax… and look at some small shifts that can make big differences. Just like any ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - Business Advisory Councils: Your Surest Way to Increase Profits - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Devona E. G. WilliamsA few years ago my SCORE Counselor suggested that I establish a business advisory council to provide our business with a ready source of business expertise. At this time our primary business issues were: dealing with sudden business growth, taxes, and staffing. Trusting the judgment of my ...
Views: 1570(10 votes) - 4 Principles Of Success You Can Adopt To Achieve The Life You Desire - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIs the word success synonymous with the word wealth? To answer this question, who do you bring to mind when you think about success? Do you envision somebody like Donald Trump or do you see somebody like Mother Theresa instead? I'm sure we'd all agree that, with the wealth and high profile ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Today is the Day - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageHow often have you said, “Today’s the day!” regarding something you are committed to changing. Yet, by day’s end you either didn’t do what you said you would do or you did something that directly sabotaged your success? Unfortunately, this happens more times than not. Whether it be to eat ...
Views: 1569 - World's Best-Kept Business Secret Revealed By BarterNews Blog - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Bob MeyerTwenty-seven years ago BarterNews began covering the commercial barter industry, reporting on the three levels of barter—trade exchanges (for small to mid-size companies), corporate barter (corporations moving excess inventory for media) and countertrade (international offsets among the ...
Views: 1569 - Necessary Failure: 3 Stories of Tragedy to Triumph - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickLaying on the floor sobbing, curled in the fetal position, the reality sank in that everything Martin had worked so hard for was gone. His trust had been violated, his life savings that he invested with his partner in an overseas venture, spent. Now what? Martin Howey, President of TopLine ...
Views: 1568 - Top 5 Motivators of Your Employees - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.What gets your employees, contractors, or freelancers charged and ready to go? If you don’t know you should find out because the very success of your business could depend on it. And besides, why wouldn’t you want to work with a group of people who are raring to go, bringing you tons of ...
Views: 1568(2 votes) - 5 Steps to a Winning Continuity Program - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Carma SpenceOne of the best ways to make a passive income is to offer a continuity or membership program. According to my mentor, Daniel Hall, you just need to follow these five simple steps and you'll be able to create a continuity program that will not only provide regular income, but can also support a ...
Views: 1567(6 votes) - How Technology has enslave us in the Future - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikFrom self-driving cars to robots that teach themselves to walk; Due to technological progress, our machines seem to become increasingly autonomous. Should we guard against robots taking over power in the future? A slave is owned by his master and has no control over his own life and death. ...
Views: 1567 - Reaching Your Goals and the Excuses People Make - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sonia GallagherWhat Exactly are Goals? Setting goals is the most essential element of getting to where you want to be in life. Goals have been described as a route, system, recipe, or prescription for reaching your ultimate vision. They are the stepping stones which take you closer and closer to where you ...
Views: 1567(4 votes) - Passion into Profit - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanWhat if focusing on your passions could create more prosperity than you have now? Many people fear that changing careers or retooling their business will set them back financially. This fear often stops them before they even test the feasibility of their ideas. Changing careers or having your ...
Views: 1566(8 votes) - Sales Drama? Talk Less, Listen More - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismIt starts off as curiosity about you. "Hey Marlene, did you just publish a book?" Julia waived me over to join her at the local networking event inviting me into her little cluster of friends that included two guys and another female. How exciting, I thought. I get to be introduced to ...
Views: 1566 - Complimentary Consultations: What They Are and What They Are Not - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerLet's start with what a complimentary consultation is not. It is not a place to give away free coaching, consulting, or services. In my business philosophy, a complimentary consultation is not a place for a 'hard sell' either. The purpose of a complimentary consultation, also referred ...
Views: 1565 - Moral Hazard: The Economy and You - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Michael Craig“Moral Hazard” is a term coined by banks and insurance companies to determine the economic risk they face when they lend or insure a property for more than the property is worth. This has been a growing problem during the recent lengthy recession . . . and may also pose a risk to you ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - De-Clutter Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Ruth HegartyOne of the things I’ve been doing this month to kick-start my productivity this year is de-cluttering my life both physically and emotionally. I’m have a wonderful time with this process and reaping amazing results to boot. This article explains the process and I recommend you do some ...
Views: 1564(13 votes) - Seven Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Ann ShipleyWith over 40 million people looking at home-based businesses within the next three to five years, I thought this information was too important to not share. Aaron Parkinson, Co-Founder of CarbonCopyPro, recently held a conference call for prospects to help them understand what makes a good ...
Views: 1564(14 votes) - Frazzled, overworked and stressed out with growing your business? Determine one little action to turn it all around right now - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Jason RosadoI just finished a coaching call with one of my favorite clients. I really love this guy (as I do all my clients), because he is a really genuine person, cares about his patients and wants to make his business truly incredible. And I want to share something very interesting from our session ...
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