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- Navigating Yourself to Self-Employment: Your 10 Critical Steps to Going Out on Your Own - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Alan SkloverCASE HISTORY: For over twelve years, Diana had been employed in the executive recruitment field. She found the work both challenging and rewarding. By a combination of perspiration and perseverance, she'd worked herself from entry-level researcher to become a highly-respected and well-connected ...
Views: 1120 - Calgary Custom Cabinets – Finding the best Cabinets for every area of your dining room - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Lancel DmitrivIt really takes a lot of time to and effort to think if what cabinet really suits every areas of your home. Just like purchasing a furniture there are a lot of thing that we tend to consider in choosing the best and quality cabinets in town. Calgary Custom Cabinets are just one of the few best ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Corporate Art for B2B - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Aps SantosMany artists earn big bucks if their style is well-acclaimed to suit corporate art. Who wouldn't get bewitched with more than life-sized wall painting to hang amid the interior of a glass tower! An artist can be so good if big or well-renowned companies seek his service as sole or as one of the ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Corporate Art - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Aps SantosMany artists earn big bucks if their style is well-acclaimed to suit corporate art. Who wouldn’t get bewitched with more than life-sized wall painting to hang amid the interior of a glass tower! An artist can be so good if big or well-renowned companies seek his service as sole or as one of the ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Basic Steps To Establishing Your Very Own Home Business On The Internet - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Diana SamalotPutting up your own productive web business shouldn't be a task to be taken flippantly. Should you be pondering getting rich quick, give up on that actual thought. An online business is usually like a common brick and mortar business in several aspects. It should entail intelligent preparing, ...
Views: 650 - Networking – Don’t Always Fish in the Same Pond - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Cindy HartmanMy family moved to Sandusky, Ohio, when I was 10. Living on the shores of Lake Erie, my dad thought I should learn to fish. So one Saturday morning we bought a new fishing rod and reel and headed to the dock on Sandusky Bay. Dad carried my new fishing gear and I tagged along, with minnow bucket ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Smart Women And The Tug of Transition - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I attended a surprise 50th birthday party for a good friend from college. I had a fantastic time reconnecting with old friends and discovering new ones as well. One of the biggest Aha’s for me during the weekend festivities was the realization that most of my time is spent with ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - What To Look For When Considering Working at Home Either Full-Time or Part-Time - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Christopher BenoitSearching for employment opportunities is hard work. It is even more difficult to land a job after finding the right opportunity that matches up with your talents, skills, experience, and education. Finding legitimate employment that you can do from home is most likely even a more difficult ...
Views: 1025(2 votes) - Pitching for Business in UK plc - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Christopher GreenawayThe Apprentice is back on television in the UK, and with it comes the inevitable media focus on entrepreneurial business skills and, in particular, the art of pitching. Almost every episode of the popular, business based cross between a reality program and a game show features the contestants ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Why Some People Avoid Marketing Like the Plague - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHave you ever cringed at the thought marketing? You're not alone. Many people avoid marketing like the plague and their business success reflects this fact. The truth is, marketing is just about everything we do. From blogging, article writing, talking to others at a live event, posting on ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - PR 2.0: Succeeding in the New Media World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Anthony MoraWhen it comes to distribution and media outlets, PR has changed dramatically. Mailing used to be the standard way of sending out information (actually it’s not a bad approach nowadays, since everyone is getting so adept at hitting their keyboard delete button). But on the whole, mailing in ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Goofing Up and Growing Up in Business - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelSeveral weeks ago I wrote an article entitled “Are You A HO?”. The article was about making the distinctions between being a Hobby Owner vs being a Business Owner in your business. To my surprise, that article generated some interest -- and not all of it positive. While there were new ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - Are You In Love With Your Business? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne WarrilowMany people from a variety of different disciplines have talked about the importance of loving what you do for a living. Yet for many of us, the reality is quite different. Somewhere between our childhood dreams of achieving our ambitions and the practical realities of actually running a ...
Views: 1117 - Are you sabotaging your own business success (without knowing it?) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne WarrilowLet me share a secret with you.... the one thing that could be standing in the way of greater business success is your own energy. By understanding the components of your own unique energy you can predict the likelihood of your business either soaring, flat-lining or even failing. You see each ...
Views: 969 - When Interviewing Your 1st Potential Employee, You're Not The Interviewer - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Ken SundheimIt's not you asking the questions, it's your potential employees questioning you. As an entrepreneur, unless you have significant salary to pay the individual, a nice office with even nicer furniture and a reputation in the field, your first employee is always going to have the advantage during ...
Views: 1310(3 votes) - Inspiring Local Success - June 2011 - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Tina NiesYou know all those gizmos, gadgets, and pens, i.e. “promotional products,” you’re bombarded with advertisements for at your business? Maybe you’ve been tempted to order 1000 cheap pens just to have your name on something? Maybe you gave in to temptation and you now have a box full of stuff ...
Views: 1171 - Making A Mark On Your Customers - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalRunning a business online is similar to running a real store. The key is to get customers to buy what you are selling. However there are many differences in the strategies that you can use with an online store and the ones that you would ordinarily use in a regular store on the street. Here we ...
Views: 1045 - ***The Energetic Key to Activating Financial Abundance in your Business - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Heather DominickIf you’re a person who comes from the corporate world or maybe even a system or organization such as the teaching system that I came from, you might remember that it wasn’t considered “professional” to give personal compliments, praise or even any type of expression of appreciation. There always ...
Views: 1401(5 votes) - Top 5 Misconceptions About the Successful Working Woman - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Successful working women have many things to overcome. 1. She doesn’t need love and attention. Not true! Successful working women thrive on love and attention. They value positive recognition, honest feedback, and respect. There’s a picture of a woman moving fast, climbing, and earning in a ...
Views: 918 - Are You Getting Your Prospects Ready? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Serial entrepreneur Sarah Stedman sidles up to the organic snack bar to meet with an exciting potential client she's wanted to pitch to for a long time. She's feeling smart, sassy and super-energized after a hard morning workout. She has her best suit on, her new haircut has taken 10 years off ...
Views: 960 - What targets should I be setting for my marketing? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Helen DowlingI know in my own business that I ALWAYS do better each month if I set some targets for my marketing. If I’ve got goals to aim for, I know where I am and I can try to achieve them. So my targets for this month for instance are: • 1 x meeting in the diary every week • 1 x new client every ...
Views: 866 - Calgary Custom Homes – Checklist for house building - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Samuel Xerinth AdamsPrior to plan execution and decision making, we ought to have a blueprint of what is on our mind for us to make sure that every single detail would be covered and tackled. Just like in home planning,there are a lot of things to consider before you involve to a certain construction. As we all ...
Views: 727 - "Silicon Valley: The Second Wave" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Silicon Valley: The Second Wave" Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Internet Marketing, Internet, WWW, trends Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock www.lulu.com/craiglock + ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - It's easy to learn, How to Do Anything Well - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Bede BattersWhen have you ever come to a job knowing everything there is to know about it? You can learn skills and techniques to apply to all manner of jobs and activities but that doesn’t automatically turn into being good at something infact approaching something with a whole raft of learnt knowledge ...
Views: 1515 - What is Good Customer Service? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Shonda MilesGood Customer Service is taking care of the needs of the customer. Can you remember the last time you received good customer? What happened? How did you feel? Now on the flip side when was the last time you received bad customer. Good Customer Service is being friendly. It is greeting ...
Views: 1067 - The REAL DEAL – 35 Reasons Why You NEED To Be Working With a Virtual Assistant Today. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyIf you haven’t heard of or aren’t working with a Virtual Assistant in your business, this article will absolutely change your mind and have you running to find one. Do you ever wonder how your competition seems to accomplish more in the same amount of time?. Newsflash, they are not only ...
Views: 1197 - Virtual Staffing – get expert help on a tight budget. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyThe economic downturn in recent years has forced companies large and small to find new ways to save money while continuing to deliver value to the customer. This necessary shift combined with the high unemployment rate has forced new trends to emerge in the workforce. The first trend is ...
Views: 1419 - Tips to Marketing Success - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Shonda MilesMarketing is serious business. Marketing should be consistent. It should be long term. It requires several continuous exposures to stay top of mind awareness. Those who are not serious (which means they haven’t taken the proper steps to run a business) will lose a lot of time and money and ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Tips for Sales Sucess for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Shonda MilesWrite down your personal goals daily. Write down sales goals as well as profitability goals. It is just something about writing down your goals which should lead to a written plan of action to accomplish those goals. Think positive. There is nothing worse than talking yourself out of success. ...
Views: 1105 - 15 Ways to Increase Sales - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Shonda MilesWhether you are a small business owner or a sales professional there are key things you must do in order to increase sales. 1. Market like you never have before. Be sure you have segmented your market. Be sure you are targeting the right market with the right message at the right time. ...
Views: 1139 - Power Networking in Action - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from C.F. HuttonSometimes we make some of the simplest things to do in our lives the most difficult! For instance, let’s talk about the barrage of Internet Opportunities that exist today. Some of you look at these opportunities day in & day out and never make a move on any of them because you are paralyzed ...
Views: 2141(5 votes) - Get More Clients by Explaining Your Benefits - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Pam IveyI heard this a number of years ago and it really resonated with me – gave me that a-ha moment: People don’t really buy a drill, they buy the hole – what the drill will do for them. So, explain to your prospective clients what it is that you can do for them. Is it to: • give them more time? ...
Views: 1014 - "At the Cutting Edge of the New Frontier of Cyberspace" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "At the Cutting Edge of the New Frontier of Cyberspace" Author Names: Craig Lock and Bill Rosoman Category (key words): Internet, www, technology, trends, internet marketing Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Appearing on a Talk Show Post-Oprah - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Anthony MoraTimes are changing; Oprah is gone as are many of the daytime soap operas. TV’s 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daytime slots are shifting dramatically. It is a primarily female audience that watches at that time. The numbers show that most are seeking personality based or issue oriented programs. Talk ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - How to (Phone) Pitch The Media - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Anthony MoraYou may be a natural salesman, and your clients may indeed love you, but you're playing a different game when you’re contacting the media. You are entering a very specific phone world. You may be a great person one-on-one, with a winning smile and a firm handshake, but that won't get you far ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Why Your Brand is Your Fortune - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Anthony MoraYou may think Nike sells shoes and Apple sells Macs and iPhones, but you’re wrong. They sell their brand. Developing a powerful brand can spell the difference between struggling to make ends meet and achieving real success. Why is developing a successful brand so important? Take a Nike shoe ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - Molding The Young Entrepreneur Into A Leader - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Ken SundheimGrowing up, I could be described as very sensitive and at times even shy and introverted. I always thought that leaders were very loud, extroverted, had great senses of humor and that they had to be very arrogant. I have come to know there is no direct correlation between arrogance or ...
Views: 1000(3 votes) - 2 Key Start-Up Steps One Could Implement From A Cell Phone - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Ken Sundheim2 Key Start-up Steps to Take From Your iPhone Starting a business in the year 2011 is exponentially easier than it was in 1911. Competing is a different story. The Internet will register your company, but thanks to game-changing globalization, the internet will take away much of the “Good ol’ ...
Views: 1193(3 votes) - You Can Find Affordable Methods To Earn An Income On The Web - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Diana SamalotAffiliate marketing on the web has become the best home business options available. Along with some fundamental coaching, you're able to effectively start up an affiliate online business to get going within a couple of weeks. Affiliate marketing programs are usually the very best method to ...
Views: 681 - Text Advertising and Banner Advertising Services - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Estella VincentText Advertising – In this form of advertising a text link ad is inserted within the content of website, which is usually done in double-underline hyperlinks form. When the mouse is hovered over, a floating bubble opens with informative content from the advertiser. Once a visitor clicks on the ...
Views: 666(3 votes) - How to Make Money Online With Popular Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Jason WintersMany individuals wonder how to make money online and the truth is that making money online can be simple, as long as you have the right mind. Some people go into making money online thinking they can be lazy with it. In order to make money, you cannot just sit there and expect it to pop into ...
Views: 972 - What Does CRM Bring To The Company? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalThe Bottom Line Counts What is the purpose of a company? It is not to produce or manufacture products and services, but to sell them and make a profit without which no company can hope to exist. It is sales that make a company and to boost sales is what the company should focus on. The ...
Views: 1323 - Three Ways to Use Your Signature Story to Pull in More Clients - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniOne of the best strategies to quickly establish credibility, get known, and differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to share your signature story. A signature story is your own personal account of how you got to where you are today or how you transitioned into your chosen ...
Views: 1661(2 votes) - It’s Tres Chic To Run Your Own Business - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostHave you ever thought of turning your hobby into a full fledge career? When I say hobby, I mean all of the things that you love to do. If you’re not making the kind of money you desire you might want to consider being in business for yourself. Why let someone else control your destiny. ...
Views: 1049 - Affiliate Marketing Guides Which Could Really Have A Positive Effect On Ones Online Achievement - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from miel daelIt does not matter if ones corporation is online and / or off, no matter what kind of corporation you've got you are going to need something to really make it a achievements: customers. When writing about an on-the-internet corporation those users are your website guests, and / or site visitors. ...
Views: 608 - A Way To Flourish With Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from miel daelIt does not matter if ones business is on-the-internet and / or off, no matter what kind of firm you have you will demand another thing to really make it a accomplishment: consumers. When talking about an on-the-net firm those customers are your website visitors, or targeted visitors. To have a ...
Views: 737 - Video Marketing Tips For Affiliates - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from David McDonoughAffiliate marketing can be very difficult to break into. The reason is because there is a lot of competition. In order to survive you have to beat your competition. And the sea of information about this doesn't make it any easier. Here's one trick that almost no one else is using. Video ...
Views: 4001(3 votes) - Does Money Change You? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Gary BrongaI do not believe money changes you, however, it certainly changes the people around you. Use purchase orders and contractor agreement contracts from the start of your business. Purchase orders can be created out of any accounting software program such as QuickBooksâ or Peachtree. A purchase ...
Views: 1137 - What is Data Entry and Advantage of Data Entry Outsourcing? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Rita ThomsonBPO business practice where a company is a company dedicated contracts. Overall, the impact of outsourcing jobs, not only for business but for the economy to which they are largely positive. However, according to people involved, outsourcing can also have undesirable effects. This article deals ...
Views: 891 - ***11 Simple Steps to Signing on a New Client - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Heather DominickI often hear from entrepreneurs how hard it is to sign on a new client. Actually, it’s quite simple. I am going to share 11 steps with you, but before you can take these 11 steps to signing on a new client you must be clear about WHO your Ideal Client is. This is a key pre-step. And another key ...
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