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- Are You a Closet Entrepenreur? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Karen KleinwortGot a great idea but not sure what to do with it? If you've thought about starting your own business but the idea of jumping out on your own is overwhelmingly scary, then there might just be a solution available. Not everyone is fortunate enough to award wings to her entrepreneurial dreams, and ...
Views: 1509 - 5 Possible Scenarios of Google's Project Loon - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottProject Loon is a current undertaking by Google that offers many possible scenarios but its intended purpose is to carry internet signals to the most remote regions on earth! The concept is to deliver signals to those who can't find internet service otherwise by deflecting signals off high ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - 4 Easy Ways to Get More Referrals Without Feeling Aggressive - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2017 from Susan FriesenNon-Pushy Examples on How to Use Word of Mouth Marketing to Grow Your Business Word of mouth marketing works. In fact, referrals are often one of the key factors influencing someone to work with you. For us here at eVision Media, we account for about 90-95% of new business coming from ...
Views: 1507 - Do You Ever Feel Inadequate? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonWhether you are a small business owner generating a modest half a million dollars a year or the President of a $50 Million company or the CEO of a $500 Million company you probably at one time or another throughout the year have suffered from feeling inadequate. No matter what level of ...
Views: 1507(3 votes) - Your Profit Plan for 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkIf you really want 2012 to be your breakthrough year, it’s essential to put your purpose and your message into a plan that you can go back to and look at (at least once a week) so you can stay focused, inspired and on track throughout the year. With a strong plan, focused on how many people ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Go From Unknown to Powerhouse Influencer - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you’ve heard (and you know) the more visible you are, the better. Whether you are an author, speaker, coach, consultant or entrepreneur, the more visible you are to your “sweet spot” clients, the easier it is for them to make a decision to invest in your products and services. And ...
Views: 1506 - God Does Not Give and God Does Not Take Away - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from David SamuelEverything that comes and goes in your life is due to one thing that people give different names, chance, luck, destiny, God, or nature. The nature of the world is what it is. For example, using average people, the nature of a thief is to steal, the nature of an honest person is to be ...
Views: 1506(5 votes) - The Importance Of Promoting Self-Awareness with Your Team - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2014 from Brian LewisThere are several advantages afforded the self-aware individual. With respect to their importance and value to empowering your teammates/clients, I will highlight some of those advantages in this article. To begin with, your team will benefit from becoming self-aware by realizing that they ...
Views: 1506 - Your Most Difficult Gratitude Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesWhat do you want? No seriously what do you want? What are you asking for? What are you expecting? What are you hoping for? Your challenge, should you chose to accept it, is to accept all the abundance that comes your way in the next 48 hours. You will face many moments in your life when your own ...
Views: 1505(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Make Your Email Marketing Easier and More Effective - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Tracey OsborneIf you’re like most of the small business owners I work with, the marketing emails you send take up a lot of your time. They’re worth it because they drive traffic to your landing and sales pages that lead to increased income, but they can be complicated and time-consuming. However, there are ...
Views: 1504 - Business Startup Success Secrets – 2 Big Mistakes You’ll Probably Make - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamThe hardest part about building a business from scratch is that you have 2 very big variables to contend with. One is the system and the other is the people building and running the system. Let’s talk about 2 big business startup mistakes that are often made and what you as an entrepreneur can ...
Views: 1504(8 votes) - 5 Myths and Truths About Delegating Your Work - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2016 from Tracey OsborneTaking things off your plate can be hard. You want your work to be excellent, and you’ve probably been burned before by VA’s or employees who don’t even come close to meeting your standards. So if you’re like a lot of business owners, you have a usual excuse for why you hold certain ...
Views: 1503 - A Simple Formula for Fast, Easy and Profitable Product Development - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhen became a professional speaker nearly 16 years ago something I heard over and over from seasoned speakers was to develop product. These sage words made a huge difference in the success of my business. Why? Because no matter what is happening with the economy having various information ...
Views: 1503(3 votes) - Making Public Relations Work for Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe magic word that every consumer loves to hear more than any other is, FREE! Sales promotions offering a free sample or product inducement are always exceedingly popular. Human nature being what it is, the opportunity to obtain something of perceived value for nothing is usually very ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Stand Out, Be Awesome - How to Break the "Rules" Without Being Stupid - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from ling wongEven though I have a thing about bashing the assembly-line style some people were led to implement what they learn from business trainings, I do acknowledge the value of programs, blueprints and systems. But I have also experienced – first hand and through my clients’ journeys – how ...
Views: 1503 - HOW TO MAKE MONEY SELLING USED BOOKS ON AMAZON - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Mariana SarcedaUsed books can turn into incredible sources of income especially if you sell them on Amazon. The market of used books has dramatically increased over the last years as people has realized that they offer a great way of saving money without having to give up the pleasure of reading for fun. Are ...
Views: 1502 - Why Some Entrepreneurs Don't Make Much Money - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sue PainterHere’s a quick test for you…let’s say I hand you a C-note. Close your eyes and feel that hundred dollar bill in your hand. Now, watch your thoughts and see where you mind goes. Just watch, until you get a thought that comes up about this money in your hands. What is the thought? * A good ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Integrity is a highly overused word for many entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 1500 - Business 101: Should I Blog as a Business Owner? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Robin HardyThe word blog is a conflation of two words: Web and log. It contains in its four letters a concise and accurate self-description: it is a log of thoughts and writing posted publicly on the World Wide Web. Often times we are hearing the question of, Should I be blogging as a business owner? Why ...
Views: 1499(3 votes) - Entrepreneurs!Shocking Truth About Boring Topic-Follow - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever provided your name and email address for receiving a Quote for Insurance OR Refinancing a Mortgage? Have you ever watched a FREE presentation/Webinar after providing your name and email address? Have you ever bought products online? If you answered YES, then I am sure you must ...
Views: 1499 - Five Ways To Use LinkedIn To Build Your Visibility - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Sue PainterI consider LinkedIn to be one of the “big four” of social media (the others are Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube). But after I read a few recent articles about LinkedIn, I realized I was not using my profile in a very business-savvy way. Here are 3 ways to update your LinkedIn profile that will ...
Views: 1499(22 votes) - Use Meditation to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerCountless studies show the positive effects of meditation on your life. Then why, I ask, do so few practice it on a daily basis? Meditation balances your physical, emotional, and mental states. It allows your body to de-stress, and if done in the morning, sets a focused, peaceful tone for ...
Views: 1499 - Eliminate More Overhead Costs - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Donald MitchellWhat is an overhead cost? Definitions vary, but most people agree that any cost not directly used to produce or to supply an offering to a customer is an overhead cost. Why begin this lesson about zero-based analysis with eliminating overhead costs? Such costs are not only large, but overhead ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Honey, Internal Discipline WILL Make Your Rich! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYour mind is a crazy place at the moment, isn't it? Full of wonderings and wishings and uncertainties and ups and downs and you feel out of control in your mind at the moment. And yet, it is all within your control. Your brain can only take you where you let it take you. It is on ...
Views: 1498 - Relationship Building Through Networking and Social Media - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Ellen GerstIn the current economic climate, if you’re an entrepreneur or simply a business person, you have probably been urged to start networking and using social media in order to enhance the success of your business. If you are nervous about commencing these types of activities, be assured that ...
Views: 1497 - Simple Internet Business Strategies For Newbies Today - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Ewen ChiaIf you are a newbie, I would like to share with you some simple internet business strategies that I have for you today. Starting your own venture on the internet does not have to be difficult. In this article, I will break down the process for you and I hope you will have a better understanding ...
Views: 1496 - Using Visualization With The Secret Of Emotion (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2015 from Darren O ConnellThe reason why visualisation can work so incredibly well is because the subconscious mind responds to emotions. So, if you want the mind to really believe your visualisation exercises as the truth, and as a matter of fact, you will have to start practicing and associating real emotions with ...
Views: 1496(3 votes) - Smart Women Have a Good Eye - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffThis past weekend, I was sitting in the bleachers at our local park watching my children play little league baseball when I heard the weekly mantra from their coach as each child took their position at bat: “Wait for the one that’s right for you!” “Don’t swing at every pitch!” “Good ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - The Simple Question that Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichRest and be thankful. William Wordsworth Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different. Katherine Mansfield If the only prayer you say in your life is "thank you," that would suffice. Meister Eckhart This weekend I ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - 5 Tools to Help Boost Your Small Business Sales - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Susan FriesenIn order to keep your efficiency up and allow yourself to focus on the tasks most important to your small business, you need to know what the best tools that are available. One way to do this is by using a number of online tools that have been built for the sole purpose of supercharging your ...
Views: 1494 - *** Move Your Business Intentions Into Reality - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Heather DominickDo you sometimes wonder what's the point of setting intentions? Some entrepreneurs set goals and intentions with joy; but others sabotage their business success by subconsciously waiting for their intentions to bomb. Which is it for you? I've spent a lot of time creating vision boards, ...
Views: 1494(68 votes) - 3 Ways To Use Viral Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Robert MorgenSmall business owners have always struggled to get more traffic for their websites. You can have the greatest product, the best deals and the most important information, but if you don't get any traffic then it doesn't matter. Viral Marketing can be the entrepreneur's best friend. Also known ...
Views: 1494 - Thinking of buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Exit Plan? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Andrew RogersonA business should be a constant ball of energy moving in different directions as the economy changes, new tools and innovations come to the market, the stress and strain from competitors and the ever changing demands of customers. This is what gets an entrepreneur out of bed every morning; the ...
Views: 1494(3 votes) - Why Some of the Best Entrepreneurs Are So Bad At Recruiting Employees - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Ken SundheimAn entrepreneur can be only so entrepreneurial without a competitive, intelligent and dedicated team behind him or her. Though, where the entrepreneur will succeed in 50 other places, he or she will often fall short when it comes to recruiting the employees that are going to take his or her ...
Views: 1494(3 votes) - Goal Setting Success - A Myth? Or A Whale of a Yale Tale? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI don't know how many times I have read it. Maybe I've heard it even more. Sometimes it takes place at Yale; other times at Harvard. In some cases, it was in the 1950s; in other cases, it was in the 1970s. It has been referred to in bestselling books and on college campuses. It has been quoted ...
Views: 1493(9 votes) - Time is on Your Side: 10 Ways to Reinvest in Your Business During a Slow Economy - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWhen the economy is slow, many business owners tend to pull back. Some even throw in the towel. But what if you change your mindset, and look at this recession as an opportunity to "reinvest" in your business? If you have funds set aside for slow periods, good for you. If not, then all you have ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Do You Understand Your Own Business Agreement? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroWhen you agree to perform services for a client, and the client agrees to pay you for such services, you and your client have entered into a legal contract, often referred to as an agreement. The terms of the agreement, however, are difficult to recall and prove unless in writing. A written ...
Views: 1492(5 votes) - Avoid Time Suckers By Tracking Your Time - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Per-Erik OlsenI know I have written posts in this matter before, but I think it is so important (and easy to forget) so I just had to focus on it again. As a business owner you are often worried about those things that sucks your time away. But many times the most biggest time suckers are not the obvious ...
Views: 1491 - Internet MLM Tactics Explained - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you interested to learn internet MLM tactics? Well, you have come to the right place, because today, I will be sharing some with you. By the end of this article I hope you will have a better understanding of these tactics so without further ado, let me get started! Back in the day, when ...
Views: 1491 - Yoga for the Mind: Understanding the U.S. Tax Code - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Sally MarksOur tax season will be upon us very soon. The IRS says it will be ready for the onslaught of returns beginning January 20, 2015. Many people look forward to getting their W-2. They proceed to file their taxes and claim their long awaited refund. I do not get excited by receiving such ...
Views: 1491 - Creating a Contract: Protecting Yourself and Relationships in Business - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserMany business professionals consider contracts as something scary and a detail that often they don't need to concern themselves with. I have heard many clients mention that they don't want to offend the other party. Many people state they don't want the other party to assume they mistrust them, ...
Views: 1490 - Power Your Image - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Najaam LeeWhat is Image? By dictionary definition, image is: a)form; appearance; semblance b)the general or public perception of a company, public figure, etc., especially as achieved by careful calculation aimed at creating widespread goodwill. It's not even a question, we all want to look good and ...
Views: 1490(10 votes) - Sales Is A Verb - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Diane HelbigSales is a verb. Okay, now settle down. I know if you look in the dictionary it says that ‘sales’ is a noun. Stay with me here for just a minute. My point is that ‘sales’ is an activity. It isn’t something you do once the phone rings. It is something you have to actively participate in for your ...
Views: 1490 - The 3 Rules of a Thriving Business - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkSo, you've built your practice, you've set up your business and you've hit a plateau. You can't seem to attract any more clients and all potential clients you attract don't seem to have the money, time or energy to invest in your services right now. You're frustrated, you don't know where to ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - What exactly is a Philanthropreneur’s Business Model? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Peter HaworthI beg your pardon - a what business model? According to Wikipedia “a Philanthropreneur is an entrepreneurial philanthropist.” An entrepreneur is “someone who runs an enterprise, most often their own business” and philanthropy is “providing for the increase in the well-being of humankind and the ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - Are You A World Leader? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from David CohenAre you a world leader? Depends on which world we're talking about. All the world's a stage... Shakespeare had that right, but if you are bold enough to redefine your world then you are also redefining what it means to be on a world stage. If you know you were put on this earth to serve ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - DNA of the Young Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiGet the knowledge, attitudes, values, and actions for starting and running a successful small business with the new book, 'DNA of the Young Entrepreneur.' Part philosophy, personal experience, and practical advice from author Sean McCauley show how he went from poverty to wealth. Still in his ...
Views: 1489 - In Praise of Entrepreneurs, Persistence and a Gourmet Food Truck - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from James Mapes“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Achieve Your Goals and Make Your Business Better Than Ever - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerThis year just has to be better than last year, right? But how do you start? You know you're destined to build your business and yet... you have doubts that you can make things happen. You aren't sure what needs to change. Or where to start. I know how that is. I hear it from my clients ...
Views: 1488 - Are You Dying To Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaWe have to say, at first, the idea of GlycoNutrients seemed a little far fetched! Everywhere we looked online we saw all these success stories of people who had Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, and even Cancer who claimed that by taking these miracles pills they were cured! They would ...
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