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- Prototype Designers - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingPrototype and Invention Designers are the individuals who assist Inventors throughout the process of having their Inventions designed. This may sound like a tedious task and an expensive one but if you choose the right design service it can be just the opposite. CAD Designers are the actual ...
Views: 1179 - Know The Happiness Formula For Cash Flow Financing And Working Capital Problems ? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stan ProkopCash flow financing in Canada. Is there in fact a ' happiness formula' for solving and managing through cash flow problems? In our opinion it's really a combination of management as well as sourcing the proper solution based on your firm’s particular situation. Let's examine some tools, tips ...
Views: 914 - A Tale Of Two Business Credit Facilities – ABL Asset Financing And Bank Revolving Secured Facility - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stan ProkopSecured business credit via an ABL asset financing or a bank line of credit. It's absolutely a tale of two. We guess the book might be called ' A TALE OF TWO FACILITIES’! Let's examine some of the key differences and benefits and disadvantages of both an ABL asset line of credit and the better ...
Views: 1085 - Is There A Hole In Your Leasing Finance Sidewalk ? Get A Canadian Lease Finance Company - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stan ProkopA hole in your leasing finance sidewalk? It's an interesting play on words around a current popular book making the rounds. We thought it was a neat analogy for Canadian business owners who want to make the most out of a lease finance company strategy... but instead keep making the same mistakes ...
Views: 783 - Canadian Franchising Loans - 3 Issues in Buying A Franchise You Need To Address - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stan ProkopCanadian franchising loans. Buying a franchise is one half the battle when it comes to selection, location and price and return on investment - the other half of that equation is of course getting the financing you need to complete a purchase successfully. We get a lot of questions around the ...
Views: 675 - Carrying On Without Cash Flow Is Not An Option ! Analysis and Solutions For Canadian Business - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stan ProkopCarry on? Without business cash flow? That's not an option for Canadian business owners and financial managers. That's why the analysis of their cash and working capital needs, in the context of solutions available is so critical in today’s business environment. So are we all in agreement? We ...
Views: 673 - Don’t Read This If You Don’t Want The Real Deal On Receivable Finance in Canada . Business Invoice To Cash Financing - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stan ProkopReceivable finance in Canada. It's also known as the business invoice to cash strategy. Who wouldn’t want the real deal on what’s happening in A/R financing in Canada... how it works, who to deal with, what to watch out for, etc.. Maybe it’s just us, but there is a certain discomfort we ...
Views: 661 - The Better Question To Ask to Get More Clients - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Lisa MininniI’m often asked, “How do I convince people that what I have to offer is valuable.” The better question to ask is, “Who is it that really wants what I have, who is ready to buy, and is willing (and able) to pay for it?” Over and over, people ask me how I attract such high caliber clients. It ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - 3 Things Every Successful Entrepreneur Has - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBeing a successful entrepreneur is something many dream of due to the independence and freedom it offers! However your success is dependent upon much more than simply focusing on the benefits this lifestyle may present! The fact is that being successful as an entrepreneur involves vision, the ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Worthy life – How to live a worthy and meaningful life - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ade AdenekanLife is said not be a bed of roses and also not a bush of thorns but it all depends on one’s approach and importance attached to it so the bothering question to a discerning mind is how does one live a worthy and meaningful life. The phenomenon is not a matter of how long but how well and what ...
Views: 5562 - How to Purchase Christmas Decorations for Companies - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Marketing Pod PodChristmas is one of the most waited occasions of the year and everyone has something new to do or has something new to gift their near and dear ones. If you have arranged a party in your office then purchasing Christmas decorations for companies that are specially designed for convenience is a ...
Views: 545 - How to Respond to "How Much Do You Charge?" - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Allison Babb PhillipsA business owner asked, “Often, when I’m meeting with a client the first word out of their mouth is ‘Well, how much do you charge for your services?’” She also stated, “I do different things. I don’t just do one thing and I feel that I don’t get the chance to share the real value of what I do. ...
Views: 3311 - How to sell a business - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Andrew RogersonHow to sell a business? That simple question explodes with so many variables. Do you want to sell to family, an employee or a friend? Do you want to sell today or in a month or sometime ‘soon’ with no firm date on when ‘soon’ will start or finish. What about the question that relates to ‘how ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Spotlight on Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Baby Boomers - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Crystal ThomasAll readers may be familiar with ESP–extrasensory perception. I propose that we focus on EESP–experience, expertise, seasoned judgment and proven performance. This is what Baby Boomers can provide versus their younger counterparts. I like the old saying: “Good judgment comes from experience, ...
Views: 1079(2 votes) - Consider the Menu of Services a Project Will Require Before Interviewing Professional Consultants - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Consider the Menu of Services a Project Will Require Before Interviewing Professional Consultants Google the word “Consultant” and millions of links immediately pop on to your computer screen. Refine the search term and a smaller, but still massive army of sites will ...
Views: 1142(3 votes) - Sourcing and Defining Volume Pricing Is an Absolute Must for Aspiring Consumer Product Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Sourcing and Defining Volume Pricing Is an Absolute Must for Aspiring Consumer Product Entrepreneurs I have been mentoring a young female entrepreneur for several months. She is not a client of my Consumer Product Branding and Marketing Consulting firm. This earnest lady ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - 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: 1580(2 votes) - The 5 Absolutely Essential Personal Traits Needed to Become a Successful Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The 5 Absolutely Essential Personal Traits Needed to Become a Successful Entrepreneur I am often asked by media interviewers, prospective entrepreneurs and college students I mentor to identify the most important qualities that are present in successful small business ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - CASH FLOW – What is That? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonI am sure you have heard the term “Cash is King”. This is true. Those with cash have stronger buying and/or borrowing power than those without it. With today’s lagging economy, many businesses are experiencing negative cash flow. The business owner who has yet to get up close and personal with ...
Views: 1384 - One Simple Step to Open Your Mind to Possibilities - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Lisa MininniLast week at my entrepreneurial boot camp, my clients learned how their invisible constraints can get in the way of developing a successful business as well as mindset systems and tools to clear those barriers. Invisible constraints are those self-limiting or self-sabotaging beliefs that we ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Digital Photography Tips, Techniques and Tricks - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Geoff LawrenceIn the past, everyone had a point and shoot film camera which was easy to use. Today's generation of technology has made the film camera part of history and ushered in a time of digital photography and new cameras. Learning how to use the new technology and equipment can be frustrating and ...
Views: 736 - 4 great marketing tips to increase your affiliate sales and profit. - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Jibril InusaLike any other form of business, marketing is always a core priority, for any business, product or organization, to get recognition. Sales and profits, then there is every need for it to implement core marketing principles, which will not only attract prospects, to your affiliate marketing ...
Views: 655 - THE #1 Remedy to Difficulty, Struggle, and Heartache (Creating a Magnificent Money Shift For Yourself!) - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Heather DominickSo many creative entrepreneurs that I coach share with me that either you don’t know what you want (or what you say that you want) in your business or you are very vague about what it is that you do want. I often hear “I want more money” or even “I just want to be able to pay my bills” but most ...
Views: 1359 - Creating From Memory - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Cory KempWhere do you like to go on vacation? What is it that you like best about this picture that has popped into your mind? Beautiful scenery, new adventures, great shopping, historical sites, loving travel companions, exquisite food and wine, are all reasons to return to a well-loved place, even if ...
Views: 1307 - ***How to Live Fully When Your Life Feels Too Full - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie Cunningham“I feel like we’re playing hooky from work!” I turned and looked at my husband’s wider-than-life grin beaming across his face in the afternoon sun. Drawing a deep breath, I took in the incredible beauty around us: snowcapped mountains, blue skies above and fresh snow under our feet. “You ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - Financing A Business In Canada ? What Finance Company Or Solution Works Best? - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Stan ProkopFinancing a business in Canada. One of our favorite writers recently reviewed a U.S. report focusing on the ability of a company to finance its business in the U.S. . . . The report was portrayed as a current ' pulse ' of the market, including input from business owners and ...
Views: 788 - Business Leasing & Equipment Finance – Do You Know These 4 Secrets Of Lease Financing ? - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Stan ProkopBusiness leasing and equipment finance in Canada. Does your firm take advantage of these 4 secrets of lease financing in Canada, thereby maximizing the benefits of an already proven business finance tool used by 80% of North American ( that’s Canada too by the way !) business. Let's focus ...
Views: 789 - The SR&ED Bridge Loan – The ‘ Hushed Truth ‘ On ( SR ED )SRED Tax Credit Financing Loans In Canada - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Stan ProkopThe SR&ED bridge loan in Canada. Did it almost become a hushed secret at a timer when the very existence of the SRED tax credit seemed in doubt? The real secret of SRED loans in Canada is that they were available for your tax credit prior to the current budget, and, guess what. ? .... They ...
Views: 938 - Cracking The ( SBL Loans ) Code . Fast Track Your Approval On The Canada Government Small Business Loan - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Stan ProkopSBL Loans in Canada. How can the Canadian business owner or financial manager ' crack the code ' when it comes to the Canada small business loan. It’s of course a government program that helps businesses get the financing they might otherwise not be able to achieve. Let's examine some crucial ...
Views: 945 - Creative Ways To Use A Capital Leasing Company In Canada. Lease Finance Companies Have Your Solution In Hand - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Stan ProkopIs your company getting the most from an asset and capital leasing company in Canada? Let's examine how your firm can maximize some really creative benefits from lease finance companies in the Canadian marketplace. Equipment finance doesn't have to be a ' complex ' form of business financing ...
Views: 775 - Receivables Purchase Finance In Canada . Don’t Get Caught Misunderstanding AR Financing strategies And Costs - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Stan ProkopReceivables purchasing financing in Canada. Thousands of businesses in Canada utilize AR financing when the economic climate and their particular situation does not allow them to ' extract ' the type of financing they need for their working capital and cash flow. Is it really positive to ...
Views: 852 - Canadian Franchising - Key Components Of A Successful Loan For A New Or Existing Franchise - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Stan ProkopCanadian franchising. Got your act together? The act we're referring to of course is your ability to successfully secure a franchise loan for a new or existing franchise in Canada. Let's focus in on some critical components of what to do and with whom! It's not as hard as you think to turn ...
Views: 777 - How to Select an Affiliate Marketing Network - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from john richardsEvery marketer has heard dreadful stories about affiliate networks and programs several times over and some have become hesitant to join any of them. Many of the accounts they heard are related to pyramid schemes or illegal programs. That sort of marketing rarely offers an actual product that is ...
Views: 651 - Know Who Your Ideal Clients Are For Success in Business - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Mitch TublinOne of the subjects which transits across all types of businesses no matter the size, level, or years in actual business, is to know who your client is. Most of you know this fact, or have heard this statement before. Is it possible you never thought about why this is important to the ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - How to Generate Great Responses from Upcoming Leads with Telemarketing - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Belinda SummersTelemarketing has grown and evolved throughout the years. It is not only used for the sole purpose of closing sales but for other goals as well. Additionally, it is not only used to target the consumer market but also other businesses as well. Such strategies used that are highly compatible with ...
Views: 893 - CRUISING THE FREELANCE FREEWAY - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Grant CysterWhere did the time go? Twenty-five years have passed and the last day of work has arrived. Two and a half decades at the same company. Who would’ve thought? Time to collect that gold watch and ride off into the sunset of long-awaited retirement, writes Grant Cyster. Those were the good old ...
Views: 2416 - 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo continuing in the theme of the last few post I decided to put together another list for change and growth. I call this one: 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind. 1. Work on responding instead of reacting. Reacting is something your body does out of habit, you step on a ...
Views: 2308(2 votes) - 4 Creative Marketing Tips to Increase Your Wellness Business Sales - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Carrie ReinagelAccording to International Spa Association President Lynne McNees, “Since the economic downturn, the consumer is more educated than ever before when it comes to value and investing in themselves. They expect a return on their investment, and they aren’t falling for any tricks or gimmicks. They ...
Views: 2118 - Smart Women and The Art of Self-Promotion - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the questions I’m frequently asked by women entrepreneurs is, “When I meet someone who is a potential referral source and/or ideal client, how do I mention my business without feeling pushy?” Great question! Being able to communicate your marketing message with confidence is key to ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - One of My Biggest Business Lessons - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Marcy StahlOne of my biggest lessons is that my business is constantly showing me where I carry wounds that need healing. And when I heal that wound, I feel great! I'm more secure and grounded in myself; I have more self-confidence. I have much less second-guessing and fewer imaginary conversations with ...
Views: 956 - One of My Biggest Business Lessons - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Marcy StahlOne of my biggest lessons is that my business is constantly showing me where I carry wounds that need healing. And when I heal that wound, I feel great! I'm more secure and grounded in myself; I have more self-confidence. I have much less second-guessing and fewer imaginary conversations with ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Counselling Careers - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceCounselling careers. 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: 1260 - What's Your Story? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkCan you think of anything much better than a good story? Stories are how we relate to and understand one another and there are so many great ones out there. They stand the test of time, passed on from person to person, generation to generation. They are made into books, poems, plays, movies, TV ...
Views: 1457 - Building the Ladder of Success for You and Your Clients - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkBelieve it or not, there is a natural flow for clients to start working with you, particularly in service-based businesses. On one level, most of us understand that, in general, people will come in the door at a rather modest pace, until you have really been able to build that “know, like and ...
Views: 1651 - 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: 2734(2 votes) - Importance Of Star Sign Compatibility:Why do so many people believe in Star Signs? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from tannu aggarwalIt has long been a source of amazement how marriage between incompatible signs of the zodiac can quickly turn disharmonious just because the parties involved have not checked their zodiac matching. On-lookers have often been startled by the disagreements and possible split-ups of partners who, ...
Views: 2186 - How Much to Charge and How to Convey Value - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Allison Babb PhillipsA business owner asked, “I’m not quite sure how much to charge for my services and I need to figure out how to talk about the value of what I do so that people are okay with paying what I’m charging.” It’s a great question. I’ve seen this happen in more than one client and whenever it ...
Views: 1071 - What Does Pizza Teach You About Setting up Your Business for Success? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Mitch TublinIt is my assumption, that where ever you live, you are able to either purchase pizza or prepare your own pizza. In the area known as The New York Metro Area and the area around Boston, people are very loyal to where the ‘best’ pizza is to be found. Is this true for where ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - 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: 2878 - 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 ...
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