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- 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 - The story of Red Bull…krating daeng - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Ronnie EideMany people are familiar with the energy drink, Red Bull. Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. What many people don’t know is that Red Bull was created in 1987 by an Austrian Entrepreneur, Dietrich Mateschitz, whom discovered it in Thailand. ...
Views: 6334 - Integrated Blog Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Erin TillotsonDo you love blogging or is it more of a chore for your business? I personally enjoy blogging, but what I enjoy even more is the interaction that comes with blogging. See once you into a blogging schedule and share your message and information with the right people blogging becomes fun! So today ...
Views: 629 - Who are you voting for, in your business? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Marcy StahlOne of the most important decisions I have made was to invest in myself. When I committed to a training program that cost $14,000 –I was casting a vote of confidence in ME. No one else could have that belief for me: no spouse, no friend, no family member. I had to believe in myself AND act ...
Views: 1100 - 3 Ways to Fail Developing a Business Online - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping a business online will take time therefore do not be fooled by how easy it is to simply get started! In most cases your business success will be determined more by your efforts than anything else! It is mostly for this reason in the majority of cases that aspiring internet marketers ...
Views: 1118 - Mad About Brilliance - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Debra Woog,March included a bit of madness for me. No, not of the basketball variety. I went through a round of internal investigation on the not-so-small topics of “Who am I?” and “What am I doing here?” Yes, I’m the coach known for guiding others to recognize and prosper from their Brilliance. Still, ...
Views: 927 - The Quickest, Easiest Way to Start Taking Control of Your Online Presence - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Katy TafoyaJoin everything you can join and create a profile. Yes, I said everything. Whether you plan on using Foursquare or not, create your account. Same with Twitter, Bebo, Myspace, Flickr, Friendster, Meetup, Plancast...you name it. In fact, while you're at it...join every professional ...
Views: 704 - The Power of the Profile - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Katy TafoyaOne of the complaints I hear regularly from people is that they don't seem to be getting the results they'd hoped for using various social networking platforms. Aside from the standard "create a strategy" first step (an article entirely on it's own), I have to then ask "are you using your ...
Views: 807 - Consistency is Key to Getting More Clients - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Lisa MininniWhen it comes to getting more clients, consistency is key. When your marketing, messaging and branding are consistent, it demonstrates that you are focused. This focus will attract clients because they see that they can depend on you to provide consistent value. There are three important ...
Views: 1321 - ***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: 2747(5 votes) - The Great Money Secret - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionThe economic climate in today’s world is cause for concern. Gone are the days when working diligently for 40 years pays off with a decent pension at age 65. This massive shift has people feeling overwhelmed at the idea of making ends meet and afraid for their financial future. How can you enjoy ...
Views: 1290(3 votes) - “How Can I Make my Marketing Effective & Successful?” - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Allison Babb PhillipsA business owner recently asked the question “How do I make my marketing more effective and more successful?” That is a brilliant question that I wish more business owners would ask themselves. First, one really needs to understand that marketing is reaching the people who are truly hungry ...
Views: 779 - Sales Generation At No Cost? Use Customer Financing Via Vendor Finance Leasing Programs For Revenue & Cash Flow Success - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopWould a Customer Financing Program for your clients increase your sales at virtually no cost to your own firm? You might me surprised that many of your competitors are beating you at the sales game only because they have mastered utilizing the tool of vendor finance via leasing ...
Views: 708 - The Evolution Of The Sale Leaseback Transaction In Canada . Get The Most From Your Lease Finance Company - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopThe sale leaseback transaction in Canada. It's back. Let's examine the resurgence of this unique financing transaction via a lease finance company or other financial firm. Canadian business owners and financial managers, as owners of certain asset classes, have the ability to enter into a ...
Views: 745 - Pulling The Trigger Successfully On New And Resale Franchise Financing Costs in Canada . Buying And Finance Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopBuying a new or resale franchise in Canada? Let's try and show you how you can in effect ' pull the trigger ' successfully on franchise financing those costs. We read recently that a franchisee/ franchisor relationship is not unlike a marriage between you and the franchise firm that you have ...
Views: 702 - Warning ! Not Using AR Finance Could Be Hazardous To Business Health . Receivable Financing Via Factor Funding in Canada - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopAR (A/R) Finance is one method that Canadian business owners use to ensure they have the optimum level of accounts receivable and cash flow. It doesn't take long for Canadian business to realize that their receivables are in effect their funds that are sitting in someone else’s bank. And ...
Views: 623 - Recognize These Business Finance Problems and Financing Challenges? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopBusiness finance problems. Got the ability to spot financing challenges when it comes to the immediate and longer term issues that face your firm in the Canadian business environment? We have always felt that some positive proactive techniques and information can go a long way to your health... ...
Views: 726 - Early Warning Signs You Need A Canadian ABL Asset Based Finance Facility Line Of Credit - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopAs a business owner or financial manager you want to be able to ensure that a business line of credit has the ability to assist your firm before, during and after serious financial challenges occur. That's where the ABL asset based finance facility comes in. In a perfect world (we know it's ...
Views: 849 - Here’s One Method To Increase Liquidity . A Canadian ABL Asset Based Finance Co Solution - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Stan ProkopBusiness liquidity. We were watching a U.S. bank TV commercial the other day and they were talking about ' accelerating cash flow '. Many but not all Canadian business owners and managers are aware that the Canadian banking system is dramatically different from the U.S. one. Hundreds of U.S. ...
Views: 722 - How to Create the Life You Want in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Katy TafoyaAthletes have been using visualization for years. They see the ball going into the hole (or the hoop or the goal, or wherever that ball needs to go). They envision the track and feel themselves crossing that finish line. They taste the dirt as they slide into home. They smell the grass as ...
Views: 828(2 votes) - Toot Your Own Horn! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Katy TafoyaI’ve recently started working on a new batch of projects (yes, seems I can’t just launch one thing and then another…I like to go bigger than that). And like with any of my previous projects (business or personal), I tend to take on something that I’ve never done before. This time around, it ...
Views: 880 - Starting a Business – Sometimes Things Get In The Way - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Cindy HartmanAs more people face being laid off, downsized, repositioned, forced into early retirement - or all the other familiar phrases that mean losing your job or fearing you might - many are choosing to take control of their destiny. Many are choosing to start their own business. Entrepreneurship... ...
Views: 1205 - Top Business Fears of Physical Therapists and Fitness Instructors and the Facts to Beat Them! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Carrie ReinagelMost individuals who invest in certification or training in the physical training and fitness industries do so because they are passionately invested in helping other achieve increased strength, flexibility, energy and satisfaction. In short they are enthusiastic about giving clients the gift ...
Views: 826 - Systems Thinking is a State of Mind - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Lisa MininniWe can agree that when systems are broken, they can be our biggest frustrations. If your computer system has ever crashed, then you know what I’m talking about. Just one day without email and you wonder how work ever got done. Without systems or limited systems, you are likely working much ...
Views: 982 - Breaking It Down Before You Have a Break Down - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe’ve been hearing many “Big Name” online marketers talking lately about ALL the different things you can do to build your business, ALL the different strategies you use, ALL the different tactics you can implement. How “you can’t create a successful business without video or Facebook or a ...
Views: 1524 - Why Choose Mobile Windshield Replacement? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Danny PuetzWhen you get a crack in your windshield, the last thing you want to do is leave the office to have the windshield replaced during a busy hour. If all of the local auto windshield replacement operate while you are at work, consider the benefits of hiring a mobile company that will come to you. ...
Views: 1253 - Do you resist or accept the unexpected? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhat do you when plans get thrown to the wind? Do you resist, fight it and wonder “Why is this happening to me?” Or do you simply accept it and choose to do something else? Today was such a day for me. I live in an area where we rarely get snow. When we do it’s often an extremely light ...
Views: 1265 - Trademark - An Important Mark of Individuality in Market - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARFor any business an idiosyncratic logo or trademark is necessary. In order to have a trademark, its registration becomes important. Reason being, it is possible that another product or service is already using the logo you have selected, or your logo might be used by another organisation. This ...
Views: 626 - What Is A Business Plan, And How Can One Help You? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Barbara LeuinWHAT IS A BUSINESS PLAN? Business planning has had a bad rap! Think of it this way: if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there. A business plan is a blueprint for success. It is a series of specific steps you map out as a path to reaching your business goals. ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - Systems Create Freedom But A Systems Approach Attracts More Clients - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Lisa MininniOne of the ways to make sure you have a thriving practice is to always market. The best way to do that is to systematize your marketing mix, so it runs on autopilot. I have a reputation not only for systematizing but am also known for teaching a systems approach. While I’ve seen others talk ...
Views: 1104 - What is MLM? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from John EngleMulti-Level Marketing Defined! So the other night we held a meeting at a hotel and someone asked me the question, “What is MLM?” Now, most people above the age of 30 I would say has had some sort of experience with Network Marketing but how do you explain it to someone who has never heard of ...
Views: 824 - 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: 1570 - 5 Simple Steps to Make Money with Meaning - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkPaige and I run into people all the time who want to make money with meaning. All of our clients have come to us with a huge desire to make more money with meaning. And making money with meaning is one of the most central, core values of our business. It started for us years ago, when we ...
Views: 830 - WordPress Directory Websites - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Chad PetrelloHave you ever considered setting up your own directory website? If you have, it's a smart move. Indeed, many people are doing it. Running your own directory website can be very profitable. So if you haven't considered running your own, you'd be wise to consider it. That said, the problem most ...
Views: 1539(3 votes) - Starting a Business – Passion is the Foundation - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Cindy HartmanWhen you decide to start your own business, there are many choices that must be made. First, you must decide what you want to do. That “what” has to be something that meets a need within you. You must have an interest in what you’re creating. If you don’t, it will be just a job. In that case, ...
Views: 1072 - Local Business Marketing Online: 3 Reasons You Should Build a Website for Your Business to Increase Income - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Saeed SikiruOver the years, people go online to search for products and services rather than picking up the yellow pages or heading straight into their local markets like they use to. They want information before getting into the car and drive towards the direction of the address they found online. For ...
Views: 1140 - MUST Read for Leaders! I Have A New Business Hero - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Larry BroughtonMarch 14, 2012 Today’s Op-Ed piece in the New York Times by Greg Smith, who is resigning today as a Goldman Sachs executive director and head of the firm’s United States equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has simply blown me away. I may have a new business ...
Views: 484(2 votes) - Why Entrepreneurs & Execs Need an About.Me Profile - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Larry BroughtonMarch 15, 2012 Can it be that it really is all about.me? The battle wages on between LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, and legions of other social networking sites, blogs and URLs fighting for space in our cluttered minds and the limited real estate on our business ...
Views: 699 - New Mortgage to Support your Financial Need - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Eileen CurtisvWhen you want to acquire a New Mortgage without stress, then you need a Mortgage Broker. In this day and time, New Mortgage has come to rescue every individual who wants to have their own home or investment property that have insufficient fund or capital. A lot of financial institutions emerge ...
Views: 540 - What is an asset tag and can it protect by business? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Matt HornsbyIf you’re wondering what an asset tag is – you’ve come to the right place. This blog will tell you all you need to know and will explain the basics of inventory management – so let’s find out more. What is an asset tag? Asset tags are small, adhesive security labels that can be applied to ...
Views: 1387 - What Smart Women Can Learn From Einstein About Reaching Goals - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffMy favorite quote by Einstein is "Vision without execution is merely hallucination." The first time I read this I was surprised at the glaring truth to this simple statement. At the same time, I realized it's sometimes easier said than done. Goal setting, New Year’s resolutions, dreams, and ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - New Age Entrepreneur – Overcome These 6 Obstacles - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Jimmy WilliamsEntrepreneurship has been growing in popularity the world over. The benefits in my opinion far outweigh the cons so I've written this article to overview my personal opinions in hopes of helping others. Procrastination is probably the number one defeating tendency that cripples many would be ...
Views: 699 - To Become A Good Entrepreneur Brisbane Conventions are Important to Attend - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Alex MorganBrisbane convention is a two day event organized by Grace Evans and targets individuals, corporates who want/have the need for their business not only to succeed but thrive for the long term. This convention is based on a keyword *Growing your business in a changing economy* and it will entail ...
Views: 442 - What To Do When Your Business Grows so Fast Your Hair Catches On Fire - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lisa MininniThere’s a moment when you reach the tipping point of your business. A tipping point is that split second when something reaches critical mass. It is also seen when the line on the chart starts to shoot upward. Once my clients systematize their marketing, they reach this tipping point ...
Views: 1115 - Exploit Your Business Cash Flow Problem ! Financing Your Balance Sheet - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stan ProkopYour business cash flow problem. A lot of times it can be avoided and or fixed by examining your balance sheet and implementing solutions either traditional or alternative that address that problem and challenge. Canadian business owners and financial managers have a tendency to always look ...
Views: 788 - Dealing With An Equipment Lease Company Seem Like The Occult Of Capital To You? Financial Leasing Is Common Sense. Here’s Why. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stan ProkopNot fully up to speed on how, when and why to deal with an equipment lease company in Canada. Financial leasing doesnt for capital assets your business needs doesn't have to seem like the occult to your company. Let’s establish some common sense ground rules on equipment leasing in Canada. Enter ...
Views: 652 - Does Your Canadian Company Have A Serious Asset Finance Loan Or Leasing Strategy ? You Need One! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stan ProkopAn Asset Finance Leasing and Loan Strategy ? Most Canadian business owners and financial managers realize they can either purchase fixed assets out of equity, or finance those same assets on a long term lease. Business owners need to focus heavily on the use of the asset. Any company that ...
Views: 712 - Is Your Company Properly Exploiting Equipment Lease Financing In Canada ? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stan ProkopWe previously wrote on some of the challenges that Canadian business owners and financial managers face in getting successful lease equipment financing in place for their assets and capital expenditures. The current difficult economic environment makes it more challenging than every for Canadian ...
Views: 672 - You Need More Than A Franchisee Business Plan When Financing a Franchise In Canada ! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stan ProkopPurchasing and financing a franchise in Canada. Of course you do in fact need a franchisee business plan to support that transaction, but it's safe to say you need to cover off a lot of the other basics also. Let's examine how your business plan works within your overall finance strategy to ...
Views: 632 - Don’t Let Your Company Collapse For Lack Of Cash Flow Financing . Canadian AR Finance For Receivables . - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stan ProkopAR Finance, i.e. cash flow financing has the ability to save your company when it fact your firm is faced with survival challenges. Let's examine when a receivables strategy works, and what you need to do to facilitate a financing that makes sense. In essence, ' how it works' and ' why ...
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