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- Learn How To Become A Concert Promoter - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonHow To Become A Concert Promoter If you ever wanted to find a way to make a comfortable living working full or part time in the entertainment industry, then this will be the most important letter you will ever read. Here's why: Everyday Concert Promoters are making huge sums of money ...
Views: 2704 - WordPress E-Commerce For Business - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Chad PetrelloIn recent years, WordPress has emerged as a front runner as a platform for founding new online businesses. Its ever increasing credibilty and reputation has made it a popular choice and a firm favorite amongst internet users worldwide. WordPress, founded in 2003, with minimalistic coding, was ...
Views: 2695(2 votes) - ***7 Simple Wealth Secrets to Becoming The Next Millionaire – Next Door - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, authors of “The Millionaire Next Door”, studied extensively how millionaires acquired their wealth. They conducted their study over a 20-year period, during which they interviewed over 500 millionaires. In their survey they discovered that most people ...
Views: 2693(3 votes) - How to Turn an Ancient Scottish Peat Bog into Marketing Gold - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Geoff FickeHow to Turn an Ancient Scottish Peat Bog into Marketing Gold Many years ago, as a young entrepreneur seeking to launch my very first consumer product, I discovered the importance of having a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to establish my brand’s niche. My partner and I had developed a very ...
Views: 2691(6 votes) - 10 Productivity Tips for Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Young KimSolopreneurs by definition work alone. They are the masters of their domain. They take orders from no one, and they give orders to no one. They are 100% accountable for the successes and failures of their business. There is a thin line between having a successful solopreneur lifestyle and ...
Views: 2690(12 votes) - Training In MLM – Success Begins With Your Mindset - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you looking for ways to bring your network marketing business to the next level? Not sure where you have gone wrong? Keep reading, because I will be highlighting some valuable pointers that you should really take note of. You see, before you see the manifestation of success, you need to ...
Views: 2689(1 vote) - Stop Selling and Grow Your Accounting Practice - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeDeveloping better selling skills is not necessarily the path to more sales. In fact, often it is not the most direct route to greater revenues or profits. Yet so many small business owners turn to this as a panacea for low sales figures. Let me tell you a story so I can illustrate my point. I ...
Views: 2674(5 votes) - The Simple Road Reflector Saves Lives And Provides A Great Teaching Template - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One wintry night in 1933, Percy Shaw found himself driving his automobile on a remote country road in England. The night was moonless; the fog hung densely and there was a persistent mixture of rain and snow belting against his windshield. The road was little more than a lane, ...
Views: 2669 - Serving Pro Bono Clients and Keeping it Professional - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparFor many new coaches, the focus is on getting coaching experience…period. An option emerging coaches often take is to agree to coach clients without charging for their services. This is what we call pro bono coaching. However, having only or too many pro bono clients will not help us with our ...
Views: 2668 - The Art of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Ronnie EideThe Art of Goal setting “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where …” said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat. - LEWIS CARROLL, Alice in ...
Views: 2665 - Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs: How Effective Business People Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Michael LeeThese days, it’s quite challenging to make it big in business. There are many factors you have to contend with. There’s your competition, and of course, the poor performance of the world economy as well. However, some business people still manage to hit the jackpot. We could all learn a thing or ...
Views: 2661(2 votes) - Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Profile of Mark Victor Hansen Part III 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 & Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. [A Three Part Article] This article offers an insight into ...
Views: 2653(86 votes) - Doing Things Differently or Just Doing Different Things? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Lisa MininniAfter working with so many entrepreneurs over the years, I found that many people take a bits-and-pieces approach to their business. I recognize it, because I used the same approach when I started my own business many years ago. When I first launched my business, I would wake up and wonder ...
Views: 2649(2 votes) - Cooperative Entrepreneur-The Benefits of Collaboration - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheBy now you already know how entrepreneurship is important. Small and medium enterprises are the key contributors to the growth of economy. These enterprises are mostly owned by entrepreneurs. When an entrepreneur starts working on a business idea he is already optimistic that his discovery of ...
Views: 2646(1 vote) - How to Start and Make Money with a Blog in 2016 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2016 from Zac JohnsonBlogging is one of the easiest ways to get started with a website or online business. I'm sure you've heard of blogging before, and if you haven't actually tried it or looked into what it's all about, you might think it's just a platform or outlet for others to share stories, write about their ...
Views: 2646(2 votes) - Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part Two of Two- Insights From a Licensed Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerPart II of a Two Part Article "FINDING THE RIGHT BUILDING CONTRACTOR" One of the most important questions that your Potential Contractor must answer in addition to are they Licenced is . . . are They Bonded and Insured? Some bonds are designed to protect buyers against substandard work ...
Views: 2639(117 votes) - MonaVie Is The Fastest Growing Company In The Marketing History Of Direct MLN Industry. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Dhanabir Singh ThokchomMonaVie is a 5 STAR Business Opportunity. It is the fastest growing company with billions of sales in the 1st 2 years. It is a record breaking experience in the 100 years MLN history of direct sales industry. MonaVie Fruit Juice is unique and has a Universal Appeal. It is a scientifically ...
Views: 2627(1 vote) - What Investors Want - Five Key Items - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tiffany WrightWhat do Investors want when considering investing in a company? What do these angel investors, venture capitalists, private equity investors and others seek? 1. A strong return on investment. Ranges from 8% (friendly, debt) to 40% -Different types of investors investing at various stages of ...
Views: 2618(5 votes) - Every Choice has a Consequence! The continuing consequences of the Bernie Madoff disaster! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherDoing presentations on business ethics and fraud prevention, every presentation I begin starts with the statement – “Every choice has a consequence!” No where is this more painfully obvious then the very public unfolding of the consequences begun many years ago by Bernie Madoff. Two years to ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Become a Leader, When You Feel Like a Follower - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Niamh ArthurSuccess in life and in business comes from effective leadership. This doesn't mean pretending to be someone else, or changing your core values, it's just about being more confident in who you are. You can follow these 5 steps to become a leader, and create a new self image of confidence and ...
Views: 2609(10 votes) - Do You Zone-Out 46.9% of the time (at work)? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Zone-Out 46.9% of The Time (at your office)? Although I am a Contrarian (trained at law school) I have done the research about Mind-Wandering, Day-Dreaming and Zoning-Out. Result: you and I are OOI (Out Of It) a minimum of 30% (at school) to 47% of the time (at your career). ...
Views: 2609(5 votes) - A Successful Recipe for Accountability - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieAccountability is a buzzword in the business world right now. Unfortunately, most of us have negative understanding of the word. We often use the word as if it means blame and punishment. Therefore, we attempt to avoid it. The truth is that accountability is unavoidable. In the workplace, ...
Views: 2607 - ***The Pointless Business Building Mistake You’re Making - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamOver the last few months I’ve experienced several exciting breakthroughs in my business. Yet some of these breakthroughs were immediately followed by “breakdowns” where I found myself seriously doubting my ability to achieve a particular vision or goal that I had set for myself. Recently I ...
Views: 2604(2 votes) - Should You Become a Bookkeeper? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Jason BishopLearning to be a bookkeeper to many people is really a frightening thought. Many feel that you should be a fan of math, but that simply isn't the case. It is actually much more about being organized and detailed. Learning to become a bookkeeper is made easy by obtaining an entry level position ...
Views: 2600 - Grace Under Fire: How to Strategically Handle Online Haters - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Jay BaerHumans have always been intrigued by spectator sports. From gladiatorial bouts to the Super Bowl, we eagerly watch and respond to conflict. We get the same thrill from social media, where customer service has taken center stage. Consider the recent brouhaha United Airlines faced after ...
Views: 2591 - It’s All About Transcendence! 3 Steps to Unleash Your Inner Magic - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Baeth DavisAbraham Maslow, the famed psychologist known for his hierarchy of needs, reportedly indicated that beyond "self-actualization" at the top of his needs pyramid, was another level - he called this level 'transcendence.' Whereas self-actualization involves realizing your personal potential, ...
Views: 2582 - The 10 Commandments of Selling - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe 10 Commandments of Selling Every successful entrepreneur must achieve a level of sales competence. Short of spending valuable capital on hiring sales professionals, there is no alternative. Selling is to business as fertilizer is to agriculture. Nothing happens in a company until ...
Views: 2582(1 vote) - Stupid Things You do Online to Compromise Your Identity - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Dovell BonnettLifehacker recently posted a great article called The Stupid Things You Do Online (and How to Fix Them). Here are some of additional comments that may also be helpful. Stupid Thing #1: You Undervalue Your Personal Data Did you know that when a company goes through valuation by a venture ...
Views: 2573 - ***What's a Professional Sales Manager? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Dave KahleI was in the depths of a major depression. As a third year sales person with a good company, I was doing well, and was on my way to becoming the top sales person in the nation for that company. But business had slowed down a little, and I didn't have my usual number of proposals out for ...
Views: 2571(2 votes) - 10 Tips for a Successful Sales Day - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Vanessa SimpkinsWhether you’re in sales as a professional, an entrepreneur or a service professional these 10 quick tips from Vanessa Simpkins author of “From Bankrupt to $900 a Day Selling Mops” will make a HUGE difference to your bottom line. 1. Make an Intention for Your Day Get into the habit of ...
Views: 2570(11 votes) - Trump and Kiyosaki Support the Network Marketing Industry - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceI am constantly gobsmacked by the amount of negative attention the network marketing industry receives. Network marketing allows anyone to have the opportunity to make a lot of money and quickly. It also provides systems, leadership, training, and a community of supportive people who are ...
Views: 2570(3 votes) - Top Ten Tips for the Savvy Networker - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Terry WildemannNetworking can be daunting for some and exhilerating for others. Regardless of your perspective it's always prudent to brush up on your skills. Below are 10 of my favorite networking tips that will help you to become even more savvy than you already are! 1. Understand what networking is all ...
Views: 2559(1 vote) - What I Learned Last Week: Failure Can Lead To Success! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownWhile I am traveling and at business conferences I often learn many valuable life and business lessons from those I meet along the way and those I see speak at these events. This past week I was in Las Vegas, NV at my friend Ali Brown’s wonderful event “SHINE.” This event was set up to help ...
Views: 2557(3 votes) - The "Starving Artist" Meme - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Young KimArtists seem to avoid entrepreneurship like it is the plague. Many artists think making art for money is "selling out," or that money will somehow pollute their artistic integrity, or that great artists have to suffer in poverty in order to produce great works of art. Where did the "starving ...
Views: 2556(4 votes) - Can You Make It As A Part-Time Solopreneur? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Sue PainterOne of the questions I get asked the most frequently is about being a part time solo professional or entrepreneur. I can tell there is a good bit of frustration, exhaustion, and worry going on about this topic. So I decided to pull together some ways to build a business even if you are ...
Views: 2551(5 votes) - Is Your Emotional Resistance Poisoning Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanI was whipping cream the other day for some lovely strawberries I had purchased at the market, and as I was concentrated on my task I started thinking about how similar some things in life are to this churning process. You start whisking the liquid cream and maintain a certain pace as it ...
Views: 2537(4 votes) - The World’s Most Successful Board Game Was Created As A Metaphor for Hard Times - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Successful entrepreneurs are people that always see opportunity in any situation. By nature they are positive and constantly seek innovations that address wants and needs that they identify in their contemporary environment. Currently we are in a dark economic period, and this ...
Views: 2527 - ***Doodling: A Sign of Distraction or a Key to Innovation? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Carolyn EllisBy Carolyn Ellis, Visual Coach and Founder of BrillianceMastery.com Is doodling a sign of an idle or distracted mind or a key to creativity and breakthrough thinking? Many folks doodled as children, but as we grew up a lot of us lost that willingness to scribble and draw. When we grew up ...
Views: 2518 - Money Is a Great Equalizer - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Suzanne EvansYou have heard me say it before, but here we go again: The more money you make the more people you can help. It's true. My mentor says that money is not the most important thing in the world, but it touches everything that is. Money is the great equalizer and it brings equality. I was ...
Views: 2517(3 votes) - The Secret of Life is in Your Next Breath! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Hal AlpiarARE YOU BREATHING? 1-Minute private technique kills business stress This 4-step, on-the-spot stress management technique is being used—right this minute, as you are reading this—by ...
Views: 2509 - Business 101: Prepare and Print Form 1099 MISC - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Casey YangAs business owner, if you hire contractors, you need to furnish each contractor a completed Form 1099 by Jan 31. You also need file 1099-misc Copy A of all paper Forms 1099 with Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, with the IRS by Feb 28. Are you headache of ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - Boost your company's marketing campaign by using wristbands - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonWristbands have become very popular these days, and are consideredas one of the best and cost effective ways to promote your company. Business owners with limited budget should select wristbands and related items to promote their products and services. Promotional wristbands have become ...
Views: 2490 - Three Questions Every Entrepreneur Must Answer - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonAfter more than 30 years as an entrepreneur, I have had the opportunity to watch the careers of many other entrepreneurs come and go. It’s not an easy feat; there have been several time in my career when mine nearly died -- or killed me! Today, I’m happier personally and professionally than ...
Views: 2481(5 votes) - Great Business Success Tip: ThINK it, INK it...and INKubate it! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanThINK it... Here are three very important points I made in my book Milk & Cookies For Success: 1-The most valuable piece of real estate in the world (also the tiniest) is the small space between your two ears—that small plot that houses your brain (your mind) which defines who you ...
Views: 2461 - There are only a few ways in which you could receive a true travel discount. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comOnly way to receive travel discounts. Hotel and rental car owners don’t just offer you discounts at random, you have to ask for it work for it, and sometimes, these discounts aren’t even worth it, well unless you’re looking to traveling during off peak season where there is at most a small ...
Views: 2458(2 votes) - Using fiverr gigs to promote your website - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from christa sizzIf You’ve never heard of Fiverr.com you are probably asking, “what is this Fiverr.com”? Fiverr is a Micro-outsourcing site where your sellers offer their service for $5. Services available very greatly. On one end of the spectrum you have women with tight toned bodies and large breasts who will ...
Views: 2455 - ***How to Move Past Emotional Stuckness And Accomplish (Almost) Anything In your Business! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham* These stories are real life stories about real life people (all names and identifying characteristics have been changed). Many years ago before I became a business consultant I was a piano player and got a call to play at a venue with a musician friend of mine. Short on cash ...
Views: 2452(2 votes) - My Transition From Alcoholism To Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Ken SundheimAlcoholism - To Sobriety - To Business Success - My Story I am a true believer that alcoholism is a disease and, unfortunately that disease was bestowed upon me. I started KAS Placement when I was 23 years old (I am 28 now) and began making a lot of money for somebody my age. I would spend it ...
Views: 2450(5 votes) - Book Review: Rescuing The American Dream, The Entrepreneurs Way - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Brian NicolettiThis review originally appeared in ForeWard Magazine by Dawn Goldsmith. The original review can be read here. ******************************* Who doesn’t enjoy an underdog story? Rescuing the American Dream offers two such Horatio Alger tales. These suspenseful play-by-plays feature young, ...
Views: 2448(10 votes) - Goal Setting - Ten Lessons I Learned While Climbing to the Top - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jill KoenigI recently spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin on a relaxing little weekend getaway. On my last day there, I set out with a girlfriend to explore Peninsula State Park, a beautiful nature preserve located on a bluff high above the waters of Green Bay. As we went through the park, we ...
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