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- Integrating The Tools You Need As A Console Manager - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Hector Kleinege MugenWhen you need to be able to monitor different sources of input and output that are being run on a central computer system, it is pretty likely you will need a console manager. This nifty little device allows you to gain access to important server features and systems from an out-of-hub location ...
Views: 2066 - Traffic-Getting: Get Traffic Jams with Referral Links in your Website - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Winson NgNon-Stop Traffic Formula is a latest traffic-getting technique and individual membership site which will be unveiled soon by Jeff Johnson. This Non-Stop Traffic Formula is going to show you the compelling yet easy to use traffic-getting system that will be so useful even Google couldn’t halt you ...
Views: 1665(4 votes) - Non-Stop Traffic Formula: Seo is The Fundamentals of Promoting Web sites - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Winson NgNon-Stop Traffic Formula by Jeff Johnson is a NewTraffic-Getting training program which will be unveiled soon. This Non-Stop Traffic Formula hasstressed the relevanceof search engine optimization (SEO) in building website traffic. Seo is needed if you want to get your pageranked at the the very ...
Views: 3172(4 votes) - The 7 Laws of Awareness that Make (or Break) Success - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine Kane“How is this even freakin possible?” the voice inside my head moaned as I faced a challenge in my business. “I’ve already done this.” What had I already done? Well, in the world-view of the tantrum-throwing teen-ager that sometimes takes up residence in my head, I had already grown. I ...
Views: 1206 - 6 Irresistible Reasons to Stop Explaining Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneJennifer’s parents didn’t approve of her choice to hire a coach now that her new business was up and running. Jennifer was expecting a long letter from them filled with judgments about her irresponsibility – first, with starting this “crazy” business and second, with paying someone for advice. ...
Views: 994 - The 9 Skills Every Woman Should Master - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneThere’s a popular Esquire Magazine article called “75 Skills Every Man Should Master.” There’s stuff about baseball, neckties, and other things that most of the extraordinary men in my life could care the least about. It got me thinking about the happiest, coolest, most successful women I ...
Views: 1002 - Want To Offer Customer Financing Programs? 3 Things You Need To Consider A Vendor Equipment Program - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Stan ProkopWe're all for an ' edge ' in Canadian business, that’s why we're quite sure that clients that offer customer financing programs via vendor leasing to their customers are probably doing better .. than you! Let's examine why, and how you too can get the sales edge via a vendor finance program. Oh ...
Views: 502 - Put An End To Canadian Asset Finance Problems! Use Smart Lease Financing & Capital Leasing Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Stan ProkopSafe to say that Canadian business owners and financial managers have enough to worry about these days, so asset finance via lease financing for capital acquisition of equipment, hardware, software, etc shouldn’t be one of them! The benefits of lease finance have been pretty clear to Canadian ...
Views: 520 - Why an Entrepeneurial Business Needs a Succession Plan - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from MegaDox CorporationBackground In planning for business and economic challenges, succession, retirement, sale of a business, or the withdrawal of equity from a business, the entrepreneur should properly consider the question of how to extract or protect his/her equity in the business. This planning process begins ...
Views: 801 - Selling Your Business for Retirement Funding - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Justin KraneNot Selling Your Business? You Are Leaving Money on the Table Many of you business owners don’t realize that your business can be a great source for adding money to your retirement nest egg. Because of that, you don’t take the necessary steps and plans for selling your business as you near ...
Views: 835 - 10 Critical Business Building Blocks for Your Successful Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhether you already have your business up and running or you’re thinking of taking the plunge to put your dream into reality, we all know there are certain things that need to be in place. When it comes to getting the word out and connecting with those who need and want your services, your ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - 5 Things You've Got To Have For a Successful Business! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkBrian and I have been going to A LOT of events lately, and we continue to be reminded of important themes that need our attention in our business, no matter what stage you are in. Whether you are just starting out, or have been around awhile, there are a few things you need to make sure you are ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Network Successfully and Get Great Results - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkNetworking is such a crucial element in building your business and there are some traps you can easily fall into that can make it less than effective for you and your business. We have put together 10 simple tips that can help you make the most out of your networking opportunities, and create ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - 3 Simple Steps to Making Money Online - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf I could sum up making money online in 3 steps here are what they would be: 1.Know your market 2.Build a responsive opt in list 3.Create information product. Step One will be covered in this article. This is a biggie. Anyone who is making money online has done this. And... they ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Motivating Employees To Win, Grow, Evolve - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Raj GavurlaAs an organization what do you do to motivate employees to win, grow, and evolve? This isn’t management motivating employees or employees motivating management. There should be three categories: 1. Motivation for project work to win, grow, evolve 2. Motivation to run ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - Three Keys to Being Awake and Feeling the Joy in Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Kathleen HanaganOne of the biggest pitfalls for many entrepreneurs is that they go on automatic pilot to get it all done, because there is so much to do to keep all the balls in the air. Not only do they get exhausted, but end up losing touch with the joy and passion that called them to do what they are doing ...
Views: 1014 - A Guide To Getting Into The Music Business For Rappers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Bryce CandonoSo, you've got songs on your rap beats and instrumentals and they're sounding hot! Now you need a place to sell them. The next thing you need is some distribution. This is very, very critical to your success in the music business. People need a way to hear about, access and purchase your music ...
Views: 604 - Understanding Purchase Price Allocation when buying and selling a business - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Andrew RogersonOne of the hidden and sometimes very surprising scenarios which buyers and sellers of a business experience, comes when there is a need for both parties to agree on the Purchase Price Allocation. The surprise comes into play as most buyers and sellers have not heard of the Purchase Price ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Entrepreneur Mindset - Work From Home in Canada - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Jimmy WilliamsI would like to begin the task of breaking down the barriers that hinder our own success and ability to effectively work from home in Canada. We have all been thought the basics of life and what it takes to succeed in the world. Unfortunately for most of us that meant this basic mentality: we ...
Views: 621(1 vote) - Incorporating Social Media Into Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Kim TranterWhether you own a brick and mortar business, an online business or a non-profit, I think we can all agree that incorporating social media into our business strategies is of paramount importance. Seems that everyone is telling us we must do this now, but there really is very little explanation ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Effective Social Media Time Management - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Kim TranterIf Social Media is about meeting new people, products and businesses and developing and culturing new relationships, it stands to reason that a considerable amount of the day can be chunked away on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube and more to accomplish this. You know how it is, you sit ...
Views: 648(1 vote) - What Social Media Can't Do for Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Kim TranterMost businesses are beginning to understand the need for social media to help in marketing their businesses and reaching consumers that might not otherwise find them. Most businesses understand the huge increase in mobile phone users means more chances for their business to be found if social ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Expert Cloud Financing Via Technology Leasing - Canadian IT Computing Fresh Perspectives - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stan ProkopWow. Cloud financing and IT Computing. Seems a little bit difficult to understand sometimes, right? However, the more we thought about it the more it made sense; and we think we actually were talking about these stuff years before others. That’s because one of the best analogies we've used for ...
Views: 556 - The Canada Government Business Loan – Easier Than You Think ! SBL Loans Explained - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stan ProkopThe Canada government business loan. Does it seem unattainable to you or your business? It shouldn’t be, and part of the process of getting approved for SBL loans is simply the fact that Canadian business owners need to understand how the basic process of business lending translates into ...
Views: 503 - Balancing the Cost of Canadian Receivable Financing With The Benefits . Making Sense Of Factor Rates And The Cost Of Factoring - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stan ProkopIt's not that hard of a business question... ‘Would you pay more for something if you thought the benefits far exceeded the cost?’ That's the ' balancing act' we refer to when we talk to clients about receivable financing, and the factor rates that are associated with that type of ...
Views: 478(2 votes) - Don’t Fall For Wrong Info On Getting A Canadian Franchise Business Loan - Get The Bank Franchising Finance You Need - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stan ProkopMisinformation. It's everywhere it seems. That’s why we think there's some room for some solid information around a franchise business loan in Canada, with, and without the franchising bank finance you are probably looking for. The whole issue of ' the bank ' is probably where a lot of the ...
Views: 438 - 5 Creative Ways to Come With Great Blog Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ana HillisWhat’s the one thing that most people do every day? Well, unless you live in a cave at the top of some isolated mountain top (I guess you wouldn’t be reading this if you were) then the answer is “talk.” Yes, talking, having conversations. Conversations with your family, friends, and ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - New Complementary or Alternative Therapist And Business Slow? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Suzanne ZachariaSo, you have trained in one or more complementary or alternative therapies and are hiring a treatment room or have set one up somewhere suitable in your home. Now, you will want a return on your investment. Or maybe you are happy with the odd client here or there, but your partner would like to ...
Views: 1067(2 votes) - 3 Tips To Help You Finish What You Enthusiastically Start - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesWe have all done this at one point or another. The flash of genius. The rush of enthusiasm. The big burst of energy. Then along the way, your interest beings to wane. Life gets in the way. Progress slows to a crawl or stops entirely. The idea that was going to change the world is now heaped into ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why You Are Struggling To Make That Decision - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesWow, could you just make a decision already? Please! How many times have you heard that from yourself or others? You wonder why what seems like such a simple decision for others is so difficult for you. Or perhaps you are usually extremely decisive and yet find yourself waffling between ...
Views: 6006(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Kick Doubt Disappointment and Frustration - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesOk, yes I know. You are already pushing toward that goal. You have taken the initiative and considered the risks were well worth the reward. Honestly, you did not see this as a choice. Your heart and soul were calling you to reach for this new level. Things felt great initially. You were feeling ...
Views: 2399(1 vote) - 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: 1504(3 votes) - 4 Keys to a Successful End of Year Review - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sydni Craig-HartEntrepreneurs generally have a lot in common. We're passionate about our work. We care deeply about delivering high quality products and services to the people who need us. We have a "never-say-die" spirit. Another thing we have in common is a bad habit of focusing on what went wrong. We ...
Views: 1125 - Confessions of a 30-Year-Old-CEO - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ken SundheimIt was not easy starting a company and achieving what I did at a young age and it doesn't get much easier being a 30-year-old CEO. Running a business and making headway, thus gaining a positive reputation in your vertical, takes a dedication that only few have. Small business never stops and ...
Views: 2301(3 votes) - Tips On How Much to Charge For CDs - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Matt BacakIn some industries, pricing an item for sale is a pretty straightforward task. You simply base the sales price on the cost of the item. For example, a guy I know used to sell construction fasteners - which is a fancy term for screws - and the company he worked for had detailed price lists for ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - A No Excuses Approach - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kathleen HanaganI recently learned about a young Korean boy who found his way to Korea’s Got Talent. He’d been on his own since he was 5, sleeping in public restrooms, selling gum and candy on the side of the road to get by. But he was inspired one day by a singer in a nightclub whom he said sang so ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Are You Drawn By the Pull of What You Love? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kathleen Hanagan“Let yourself be silently drawn by the pull of what you really love.” ~Rumi What is the pull of what you really love? I have come to know that this is a priceless treasure….to be drawn by the pull of what you really love. Purpose Fueled by Passion Ask yourself what that is in your ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - How to Exploit Profitable Niche Markets - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Jerald ShanklinWhat does niche marketing mean? Niche marketing is about finding small opportunities on the web, small areas in which people might be interested and for which they might be searching. Big companies and experienced webmasters are not interested in these areas because they are not important ...
Views: 3739(1 vote) - At the Edge of Business: Falling or Flying - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Renee BarnowKnow. Like. Trust. These are the basics for doing business, reaffirmed at a recent talk and book signing by Guy Kawasaki. His new book explains how to influence people while maintaining the highest standards of ethics. What a wonderful way to describe the process of delighting your customers ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Which Of The 3 Equipment Lease Rates Would You Choose ? Canadian Capital & Operating Lease Payments Explained! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopOK. Quick test. Here we go. Let’s test your knowledge about equipment lease rates, payments... as they appear to be, and how those payments look in capital and operating leases in Canada. Let’s assume you have a $ 150,000 transaction - you are looking for a 4 year lease term, and you are ...
Views: 459(1 vote) - Are SRED ( SR&ED ) Tax Credits Dead ? We Hope Not! SRED Financing For Your SR ED Credit Claims Is Alive & Well ! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopSweating bullets. Always a favorite expression for some serious worrying. That surely must be the case for thousands of Canadian firms and the industry consultants who file SRED (SR&ED) claims in Canada for their non refundable tax credit monies for their R&D processes. We're not going to ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Are You Eligible? Canadian Government Small Business Loan Qualifications – SBL Financing Is The Funding You’re Looking For ! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopIt's actually not that complicated. The Government Small business loan financing program makes funding for your new or established Canadian company accessible and on terms that even larger more established firms simply can’t often achieve. Funding under the SBL program obviously has a long ...
Views: 581 - Cold Hard Facts On Franchise Financing Funding In Canada – Information On The Franchising Loan You Need - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopWe've observed over the years that business owners and entrepreneurs never mind getting the ' cold hard facts’ in business, as long as they are in fact getting ' the facts'! So let’s share some franchise financing information on how the funding of a franchise loan really works in ...
Views: 473(1 vote) - Restart Canadian Business Finance Success With An Asset Based Line OF Credit ! Turbo charge cash flow Via ABL Revolving Lines - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopThe ‘times they are a changing; Bob Dylan we're thinking probably wasn’t considering an asset based line of credit finance solution when he wrote his famous song . Somehow though those words signify a ' restart ' and that’s what Canadian business owners get when they consider asset based ...
Views: 539(2 votes) - Want Some Business Financing Privacy ? Canadian Confidential Receivables Financing Is An Alternative To Commercial Finance Factoring Funding - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stan ProkopWe hear a lot these days about ' privacy’ and confidentiality in business these days. Well, here's a twist on that. How would you like to be the firm that has a confidential receivables financing facility in place when all your competitors and other firms are using traditional commercial ...
Views: 468(1 vote) - Eight Ways to Generate New Product Ideas - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Chantal CookeWould you like to be able to quickly come up with new product ideas? Or train your brain to constantly scan for opportunities? According to company growth expert Roderic Michelson, from Aralex Consulting, it is easy to do this – if you ask the right questions and give yourself the space the ...
Views: 1010 - The 3 P´s of Time-Management - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanBeing an entrepreneur isn´t easy - not only do you have to provide an excellent service but you also have to run a business and manage your own time, and do all three successfully. Do you ever find yourself feeling completely overwhelmed when you think of all the things you have to do, or find ...
Views: 1940 - Everyone Needs a Soapbox! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Lisa CherneyI was kicked out of corporate America. Literally. I was let go three times in two years! It was difficult at the time, but now I see - the struggle had a purpose. Because of that trial, I found my true calling: helping business owners find their voice, get on that soapbox, and attract their ...
Views: 447 - Building a Website with iWeb - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Richard DePasoOur website http://www.aardvarkvideo.tv was built around 2000 when we were in NY and though it gets a tremendous amount of traffic from referrals, links, SEO and people that know us, it is a little dated and we wanted to have something that displays more current information. Because of all ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Are Your Choices are Holding Your Dreams Hostage - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Sotero GarciaFour years ago, Jack started with an idea for an innovative business program. He created the materials and started marketing it, but things started slow. Then he endured a monetary setback which pulled him back to his day job. While away from entrepreneurship, other people started pushing ...
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