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- A Faithful Widow Provides A Lesson in Christian Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Vernessa TaylorOne question that Christians often ask is, "How can I be a Christian and earn money from a business? Is it in God's will for me to be an entrepreneur?" While no one can answer the question about whether or not it is right for you to become a business-woman or business-man, you can find many ...
Views: 3156(8 votes) - Guide to Looking for Valuables with a Metal Detector - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Alex Tatarinov-LevinMetal detecting was an enormous fad during the 1980s, but treasure hunters all over the world are still aware of just how popular the hobby can truly be. Simply buying a shiny new metal detector may not turn you into a treasure hunter overnight, but learning to use these precision devices is ...
Views: 3117 - The Ten Commandments for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Geoff FickeI am often asked by aspiring entrepreneurs for tips that are essential to being successful in launching a new commercial venture. Below I have assembled the big 10, something like the 10 Commandments, only for entrepreneurial success. The items covered below are not negotiable in the process of ...
Views: 3067(3 votes) - 5 Essential Investing Tips for Rising Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2018 from Jaclyn TengStarting your own business can be tough for a number of reasons, but one of the major struggles that a lot of people face is a lack of the necessary funds. When you are starting from nothing, that often means having very little, if any money to pump into this new venture. There’s a few ...
Views: 3020(1 vote) - Five Corrective Thoughts for New Business Owners - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Sulaiman BasirThe biggest enemy an entrepreneur has is primarily, themselves. Egos, lack of formal training, misinformation, and over-zealousness are often counterproductive attributes even for a manager: for a business owning entrepreneur these behaviors can cause stagnation in success and even threaten job ...
Views: 2997(2 votes) - ***The Business Vision Statement You’re Not Really Living - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamI was interviewing John Yokoyama, owner of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market, on my weekly talk radio show. It’s widely known that people come from all over the world to watch the fishmongers at the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle as they toss fish to each other. They are drawn to ...
Views: 2982(2 votes) - Wealth Management and the Successful Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ron HollandThat’s a great question, what makes a successful entrepreneur and how do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Does wealth management play a big part? Over the years I have met many successful entrepreneurs and I have studied what makes them successful ...
Views: 2980(2 votes) - Are you willing to risk big to build your business? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Kathleen GageWe hire coaches and mentors for a reason; to stretch us, take us where we have yet to go and remind us of the little things that add up to big outcomes. Personally, I hire experts to push me and encourage me to take risks (and big ones at that). What I fail to understand is when someone hires a ...
Views: 2964 - Corporate Greed- A review of recent events and the need for Corporate Ethics (Part II of III) - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERCorporate Greed- A review of recent events and the need for Corporate Ethics (Part II of III) The senior executives at Enron have become an icon of corporate greed, massive fraud, dishonesty, unethical behavior, and failed leadership. Andrew and Lea Fastow have fallen from grace, plea ...
Views: 2947(75 votes) - ***3 Tips For How to Get More Free Time - For Busy Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“When my husband and I began dating we would often have a ‘veg out’ Saturday. It would involve sleeping in, watching or renting movies, playing games and eating left over's. It was quiet, relaxing and also very fun. Fast-forward 7 years of married life with 3 daughters … it surely has ...
Views: 2944(5 votes) - At Home Business Ideas for the Handicapped or Disabled - How to Earn Money at Home - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachAs of March 2009, the official unemployment rate for disabled Americans was 13.2%. If you are one of the many who want to work and are looking, consider starting a business from home in this forgotten niche. The best home based business ideas begin with knowing your niche. If you are one of ...
Views: 2942(4 votes) - Use Plain, Old Conversation Skills To Make Sales, Build Business & Promote Your Personal Success. Yes You Can! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Paul BartonHow can you help yourself make more sales, build your business and promote your personal success? Often, it’s just by chatting -- about golf . . . or knitting . . . or gardening . . . or baseball . . . or butterflies . . . or whatever the other person might be interested in. That’s ...
Views: 2940(6 votes) - Entrepreneur education provide skills and knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Entrepreneur EducationEntrepreneurs are individual who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture. An Entrepreneur Education takes a creative idea and transforms it into a commercially viable business. It involves creative thinking and innovation to design products or provide services. All ...
Views: 2926 - Blue Ocean Strategy For Startups, Finding Uncontested Market Space and Making Your Competition Irrelevant - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Edward DonoghueBlue Ocean Strategy allows innovative startups to identify uncontested market spaces and render their competition irrelevant. The principle behind Blue Ocean Strategy is that all markets can be divided into red oceans and blue oceans. Red oceans are characterized by consensus - a consensus as ...
Views: 2902 - Branding - The Single Most Important Thing - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeAs the owner of a business, you are constantly looking for ways to improve the many aspects of your company. Of course, there are a myriad of ways to accomplish this. To increase profit margins, you might look to lower product costs, make distribution more efficient, or lower overhead. No matter ...
Views: 2902(9 votes) - Napoleon and Alexander the Great Are Innovative Role Models Even Today - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeDuring the 18th century the royal courts of Europe were starved for exciting and fresh entertainment formats. The staid choral recital, piano concerto, plays and opera had been standard fare in all of the great palaces for centuries. Each court strove to offer something more modern, more cutting ...
Views: 2902(3 votes) - Smart Women Understand “Life is an Occasion” - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffA few nights ago, we watched “Mr. Magorium’s Magical Emporium” with Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. It’s a fun and light family movie with a wonderful message. I won’t give away the plot or ending, however at one point in the movie, Dustin Hoffman (Mr. Magorium) smiled and said to Natalie ...
Views: 2902(6 votes) - ***Are You A Control Freak In Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamIt seems like most of my life I’ve expended a great deal of energy and attention on trying to control others and everything around me. I kept a diary growing up. One entry read, “My mom got mad at me today. I’m going to promise to be a better person so she won’t get mad at me next time. ...
Views: 2900(2 votes) - Zig Ziglar- A Eulogy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Dr. Howard HallerThe Zig Ziglar Story (RIP) Insights from the Motivational Speaking Expert “Zig” Ziglar, Chairman, Ziglar Training Systems By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D. On November 28th, I learned the sad news about Zig Ziglar’s death in the hospital after a bout with pneumonia. I am blessed to have ...
Views: 2887(29 votes) - How To Earn Money With Google Online Income Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kenneth DockinsYour first mistake as an online entrepreneur would be to arrive at this article with get-rich-quick mentality. Although there truly ARE a few genuinely written discussions on the topic of how to make millions, this particular writing has a completely different purpose. With fundamental focus ...
Views: 2883 - How To Become Financial Stable In Your Music Career - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Tom HessIf you have an ‘ethical’ issue with finding the best ways to earn money in your music career, do not read any further. Simply leave the page now. Now, for those of you who are still with me, let’s talk about improving your music career by making a good living. Fact is, ...
Views: 2876 - Having the Courage to Be An Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisBeing an entrepreneur requires a ton of guts. Sometimes it is hard to break out of the traditional way of thinking that our parents have taught us as children. In the earlier days and even today, many people are convinced that you must work hard to earn money and that security can only be found ...
Views: 2865 - 5 Steps to Transform Overwhelm Into Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Carolyn EllisSome of the greatest challenges our society faces today is overwhelm and distraction. It seems like most of us suffer from an inability to maintain our attention and focus on getting our dreams and goals across the finish line. In Part 1 “5 Ways Spiritual Overload Syndrome Sabotages Your ...
Views: 2858(3 votes) - A Poem to Inspire Every Aspiring Marketer & Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Geoff FickeToday poetry is not a culturally prevalent or popular art form utilized to convey deep thought or the meaning of ideas. To be sure, there are contemporary poets, published works of poetry are available and the United States still recognizes a living “poet laureate”. However, for vast swaths of ...
Views: 2855(1 vote) - Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part I of Two - Insight & Tips From a Licensed Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerPART One of a Two part article FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR When starting a commercial or residential construction project "begin with the end in mind." Finding the right Licensed Contractor is very important to all residential real estate owners and commercial real estate investors! ...
Views: 2852(113 votes) - ***Success: The First Step; How George Got Out of the Ghetto - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSuccess: The First Step, How George got out of the Ghetto Here is this book that was old in l959. George Washington Carver (the renowned head professor of the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee University; researcher into, and promoter of, alternative crops to cotton in the Reconstruction ...
Views: 2842(10 votes) - How to Succeed in the Information Age - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Erfan HettiniWe live in the most intriguing decade of all times- the decade of online entrepreneurship. A decade that presents a tremendous amount of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of life, with an unprecedented zero barriers for the daring average person. In a decade, where ...
Views: 2842 - How to Start a CBD Store? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from M Nasir AzizStarting a CBD store is one of the most excellent business opportunities in recent times. Not only is it because the venture got recently legalized, but also the already available excited market for its related product. Like other new opportunities, some problems must get solved before the ...
Views: 2840 - Who is a Technopreneur ? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Reshali VindyaA simple entrepreneurship in a technology intensive context is called technopreneurship. When technology prowess and entrepreneurial talent are merged, the process takes birth. What is Technopreneurship? Technopreneurship is a kind of term reserved for entrepreneurs who are dedicated ...
Views: 2836 - The Flaw with Most Network Marketing - MLM Programs - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Richard DePasoThe Flaw With Most Network Marketing Programs There has been a tremendous amount of attention good and bad to Network Marketing or as better known Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) in recent years as people struggle to find sources of income. An MLM is where a product or service is sold through a ...
Views: 2833(3 votes) - Forex Trading Course: Risk Management or Gambling? Your Choice. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Forex Robot ArenaMoney Management, often referred to as Risk Management, is undoubtedly a vital element, it essentially divides the winners and losers, and should be of vital importance as part of any online forex trading training course. It isn't really a sexy topic to talk about, though possibly the most ...
Views: 2824(5 votes) - Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, Tej Kohli, Mark Zuckenberg and Brad Smith: Leaders In Internet Technology - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Marlene AffeldThe Personal Computer Revolution As historians expound on the amazing advances in Internet technology and personal computing, the bold faced names include Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Tej Kohli, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Brad Smith; all self-made billionaires, role models. ...
Views: 2819(2 votes) - Bookkeeping Work from Home - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Stephanie HorneAre you interested in bookkeeping work from home? Get bookkeeping tips and guidance on doing bookkeeping work at home here. I will provide you with some helpful recommendations on bookkeeping business software, ideas for finding bookkeeping work from home and information on setting up ...
Views: 2808(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: 2804(5 votes) - Seven Ways to Avoid Logo Design Burnout - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2017 from Nidhi DaveEvery logo designer will burnout at one point or another. You guys are very creative, so you need to think differently about every custom logo design. Do you ever feel like you’re overworked and overextending yourself to the point of exhaustion? And just because of that feeling you can get ahead ...
Views: 2803 - Resourceful Thinking Gives Students Some Advantages - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Graham DrewStudents get noticed; build your life, career and network. Well at the moment it's June 2012, in about four months time thousands of Australian students will be sitting their final exams at various educational institutions around the country. Obviously hoping they achieve an excellent result but ...
Views: 2800 - Defining The Qualities of A Professional - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raj GavurlaIn today's business climate, we are experiencing more interest in professionalism. The past five years provided many successes; however, most have been overshadowed by the nonethical behavior of a few. Some people lost most of their retirement savings, and the US population is demanding a ...
Views: 2782(1 vote) - Organize the Business Structure That Is Right for Your New Enterprise - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeEvery business requires a structure that will withstand necessary legal and governmental scrutiny. The choice of how to organize a new enterprise should be made based on the needs and capacity of the owner(s) to maintain and detail the records, history and finances of the business. Many ...
Views: 2775(3 votes) - Self Improvement and Motivation has everything to do with How you can Earn More Money - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin AbdulrahmanSpeak with anyone today and they will tell you that having witnessed the world go through financial and many natural crisis, the ability to earn more money has become imperative for reasons of keeping up with the bills, security to back up an initial source of income, contributing to society at ...
Views: 2759(12 votes) - Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen Part I of a three Part Article - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERLeadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen ”Mega” Best Selling Author, Motivator & Chairman Mark Victor Hansen & Associates and Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. [Part I of a Three Part Article] This article offers an ...
Views: 2757(105 votes) - Using Expansion Tanks to Prevent Hydraulic Expansion - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Alice JonathanOne of the consequences of installing a backflow prevention assembly on any water system is that it becomes a closed system. This means that it is not open to the atmosphere. Similarly, a pressurized tank would be a closed system, since there is no means for the pressure to escape. Causes of ...
Views: 2756(1 vote) - ***Who You Are Makes A Difference - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThe email was sitting in my inbox with the subject line, “Who you are makes a difference”. I thought to myself, “Great, another one of those schmaltzy forwards.” However, I felt compelled to click on it and give it a quick read through, since a client had sent it to me. Within the contents ...
Views: 2744(5 votes) - What are the 3 Important Steps for an Entrepreneurial Endeavor - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from CBS PlansWhen deciding to go through with a new business venture, there are several factors and a needed in-depth analysis that helps bring the entrepreneur to the decision if their venture is practical and feasible. There are millions of articles, blogs, and resources on the most important steps in ...
Views: 2743(4 votes) - Are You Treating Your Business Like A Hobby? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Lisa MininniIt is estimated that over 395,000 new businesses each month are started in the U.S. alone. For many new business owners they enter entrepreneurship with the intention of making money. They even take the necessary steps to make it into a business, including filing all of the necessary ...
Views: 2737(1 vote) - Ways to Leverage Your Time, Effort and Money - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Lisa MininniMany people have a belief that they need a lot of money and need to purchase expensive equipment to start, run or expand a profitable business. Not true. The truth is for many businesses you don’t need a lot of money or purchase expensive equipment to run or expand a profitable business. ...
Views: 2732(2 votes) - 4 Methods to Make Money with a Website or Blog in Any Niche Market - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2017 from Zac JohnsonStarting a website or blog on the internet is one of the easiest things you can do today. Thanks to the power of WordPress, now anyone can get started with a blog of their own. All you need is to register a domain name and set up a shared hosting web account and you are ready to go. Best of all ...
Views: 2728 - Virtual Assistant Tips to Identify your Target Market - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Patricia GoodwynIdentifying your target market is essential in the success of a Virtual Assistant business. It doesn't matter if you have a fabulous website, brochure and business card, if you have not identified your target market, all your marketing efforts can be a waste of your time, money and ...
Views: 2716(1 vote) - 3 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Client Information Organized - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Tracey LawtonFor many solopreneurs a large part of their business is working one-on-one with clients, and that means having a way of keeping all of their client information organized and easy to access. In this article I'm going to share with you my top three tips for keeping everything together, so that ...
Views: 2707(9 votes) - Fear Is a Key Driver of Success - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Ayrton Senna, the great Brazilian Gran Prix driver, once famously was quoted: “To survive Gran Prix racing, you need to be afraid. Fear is an important feeling. It helps you to race longer and live longer”. Fear is an element that each of us face in different ways, and at ...
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