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- Is Network Marketing Really Just Another Name for a Pyramid Scheme? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Marquita HeraldPlease allow me to first clarify that I am not involved in network marketing, so the intent of this article is not to pitch you on a business opportunity. I did however spend nearly a decade working for one of the largest direct sales companies in the world, so I’m very familiar with the ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Is Being Your Own Boss Worth Every Bit? Find Out. - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Ken SundheimPrior to going into a game, a football squad will break their preparation into two main parts: pads (including walk-throughs, drills, etc.) and studying film. In terms of preparing you for entrepreneurship, professors, mentors, and your internship bosses can only provide the latter. Only the ...
Views: 1283(5 votes) - What Really Matters in Persuading Folks? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat Really Matters in Persuading Folks? If you want to save time and get to the next thing on your to-do-list, the answer is your Voice. How you use your voice-box makes folks listen intently or go blind to your pitch. This is not in an isolated area of your life; it covers sales ...
Views: 1350 - The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Lisa MininniHave you ever skipped a rock across the water? As the rock skims the water, notice how the water ripples. After a moment, each ripple flows effortlessly into the other. The same concept applies when business owners take a systems approach. Each system leads to greater connections and ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - Marketing a Product Is Most Effective When Presented Through Story Telling - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Marketing a Product Is Most Effective When Presented Through Story Telling Many years ago, when I was just a young rookie salesman I was fortunate to fall under sway of a wonderful veteran sales manager. His name was Milton Lupow and he became a mentor, teacher and coach ...
Views: 1098 - Starting a Social Network for Women - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Cathy TaylorWomen are innately social creatures, and new technologies such as a social network have helped us connect faster and communicate better. Women can now find forums and chat rooms for just about anything they are interested in whether it's business, parenting or just learning more about arts and ...
Views: 1151 - What’s the Scoop with Payroll Taxes and Being an Independent Contractor? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxIt is just a scaled down version of what you would have with a multiple employee business, but in this case you are the sole employee. There are 2 different taxes that make up what are called payroll taxes. The first is Social Security which is sometimes called FICA for Federal Insurance ...
Views: 1085 - What is the 3 Times Rule Anyhow? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxBack in 1999, a friend, Glen Whitbeck, and I who were working on a project together came up with the "3 Times Rule". It is a rule of thumb that even 12 years later has remained a pretty accurate rule of thumb. Since it is a rule of thumb, it isn't always totally accurate, but surprisingly ...
Views: 1092 - Are You Still Filing a Schedule C For Your Business? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxThere is a better way and I can show you how. If you are running your business as a sole proprietor, then you are filing a Schedule C as part of you annual 1040 income tax filing, but even thought that is technically a business, it is likely not the best business structure for you to ...
Views: 1155 - The Truth about the Beachbody Coaching Opportunity - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jim ScottThere is a lot of hype going around these days about the Beachbody coaching opportunity. “It’s just another pyramid scheme” or “It’s a scam” are some of the comments that are being thrown around. If those comments are based on facts, then that’s fine. But I like information based on ...
Views: 3589 - Are Your Advisers Really The Best Fit For You? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxYou choose the best advisers you can find at the time, but that doesn’t mean that you have to stick with the same ones for life. Don’t be afraid to make a change if you outgrow one of your advisers such that someone you are currently using isn’t the best fit for your current situation ...
Views: 1140 - The Basics Involving Email Advertising Along With Your Web Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Diana SamalotThe very first significant part of any Internet business is actually trying to keep in touch with your current and potential prospects. The best way you can accomplish that is certainly using email marketing. Over these times of enormous bulk emails, email surely has its own shortcomings, ...
Views: 661 - Where to Start When You Are an Over-Eager Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from TJ NelsonAs an over-eager entrepreneur type, you are a real enthusiast in projects with which you are familiar. You demonstrate a high desire to be involved in business ventures. And most often, this is because of past business venture experiences (either good or bad), and a perception of your ability ...
Views: 831 - Where to Start When You are a Beginner in Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from TJ NelsonAs a beginning entrepreneur you are the type that contributes best to a more-established business and NOT to a “new” venture. For you, the most rewarding approach is to apply your talents to improving, enhancing, and finding success with others in an existing business opportunity. Now is NOT the ...
Views: 598 - 3 Key Reasons A Business Needs To Keep Books - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Stephanie HorneWhat are the main reasons a business needs to keep books? I would have to say the 3 key reasons for bookkeeping are: 1) One of the main reasons a business needs to keep books is so that the business owner has an accurate record of the totals of all income and expenses of the year for the ...
Views: 1156 - 3 Common Tax Mistakes - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Stephanie HorneHere are 3 common tax mistakes that many of us break almost daily. Respect them, and you'll reduce the chance of coming to grief with the Internal Revenue Service. 1. Keep business and personal affairs separate It might be overstated to say that the two should NEVER meet. You might ...
Views: 1163 - Who Can Qualify To Perform Data Entry Jobs? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Rita ThomsonData entry is the act of transcribing some form of data into another form, usually a computer program. It involves maintaining, updating, and retrieving information stored on computer and sometimes on paper. You will usually be entering both text and numbers into spreadsheets or databases, so it ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - Dwindling Cash Flow is a Big Problem - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonTo any business owner, Cash Flow is KING. Small Business owners know this. Everyone knows this. Unfortunately, for many small business owners, their cash flow is dwindling. This is a fact for many, not just small businesses. Why is this so? Take a look at the news today and you can find the ...
Views: 1201 - 5 Reasons Why Your Website is Important to Financing Your Small Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonToday’s small business owners have so much to do when engaging their customers. Staying hyper-focused on bringing in new customers is important. It is also important when courting a financing source, whether traditional or nontraditional. When you are in need of financing, especially if you are ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - 5 Things Business Owners Must Consider During Growth or Survival Periods - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonGrowing a business in today’s market is all about survival of the fittest. Surviving through the uphill battles of being an entrepreneur is critical. Surviving through the growth stages of the business is just as vital as when your business is in a negative cash flow period or downhill mode. How ...
Views: 1209 - 2 Start-Up Myths The Young Entrepreneur Should Be Cognizant Of - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Ken SundheimThe Lie: Working From Home Is The Best Way To Do It The Truth: Take it from someone who had to work out of his apartment for nearly 3 years because one if New York City rent is a tension headache, two New York City rents are a migraine. Though, the return on investment on having an office ...
Views: 1656(3 votes) - Time Management for Freelance Writers - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Joy LynskeyNo permanent boss. No rush to get dressed in the morning. Home for the kids after school. Sounds ideal, but freelancing is anything but sunshine and lollipops. Freelancing is tough. You have swapped the corporate safety net for autonomy, and you are now 100% responsible for your income and ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Job Loss is an Opportunity to Hire Yourself - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Cindy HartmanThe great news is that the recession is slowly recovering. Unemployment bottomed out at the end of 2009 and we’re seeing steady improvement, inching up at a snail’s pace. This recovery will be long process and it’ll be a few more years before we can say all is well. Many are still unable to ...
Views: 1195(3 votes) - John D. Rockefeller Teaches The Young Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Ken SundheimOwning a business is an uphill battle. The learning curve is steep and the competition is firmly entrenched. Only the strong stand a chance to survive to see their first stress-free, week-long vacation. When a potential client phones in they have their client recommendations, the sales pitch ...
Views: 1414(5 votes) - Starting a Business - Being Older Can Be An Advantage - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Cindy HartmanHave you been thinking about starting a business, but think you’ve missed your window of opportunity? Think again. Being older is not a bad thing. In fact, it can be one of the best things you have on your side. My husband and I started our home inventory business when we were in our early ...
Views: 1150(4 votes) - Business Check-Up for Women: A Customer Lesson from Guy Kawasaki - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When it comes to running a business, there is so much to think about. Organizing and keeping on top of daily operations, marketing, bookkeeping, customer service, employees, vendors, etc. It all pretty much takes up a business owner's time. These are definitely important areas to focus on but ...
Views: 853 - The 15 Most Important PR Questions - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Anthony MoraTime to launch your PR campaign? Make sure you’ve asked yourself the right questions to prepare yourself for success. Create a media relations checklist. Better yet, read this article and review the 15 most important public relations questions you can ask. Each business is different, so you ...
Views: 856 - Preparing for a Media Interview - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Anthony MoraDon’t launch your public relations outreach until you’ve had some media training and have prepared yourself to handle media interviews. If you’re going to go through the work of launching a PR campaign, you owe it to yourself and your business to be prepared to fully maximize your media ...
Views: 1005 - Nailing A TV Interview - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Anthony MoraWhen launching a public relations campaign, it can be easy to get so focused on trying to land a TV interview that you forget to give any attention to how you’re going to handle the interview. Print is usually the easiest in terms of how you look and carry yourself. Those interviews are ...
Views: 1092 - Sheep in Wolves' Clothing - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Roni LipsteinSo ya wanna save the world…… Well, we’re definitely living in a world that needs saving…..but…..the world, our Universal Family members making up this world, aren’t so keen on CHANGE, FEAR has them gripped by the throats, like the big bad wolf in “Little Red Riding Hood”, and though they beg ...
Views: 1290 - Why I Decide to be a Business Coach - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonAfter writing the best seller, The Small Business Survival Guide – Insights into the First Two Years, I assessed peoples’ response to the book and its contents and timing. I recognized that many people were writing on the subject of entrepreneurship and small business challenges but they were ...
Views: 1027 - What is Business Coaching? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonCoaching is not just for sports and athletes. Businesses can save themselves much headache by their owners / operators seeking coaching. In fact, with the challenges I have had to endure in developing businesses, I would not venture in again without coaching, even with considerable ...
Views: 938 - It Takes a Little More Than an idea, Money, or Qualifications - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonWhen the small business person wakes up each day he/she has to come around to seeing the world from an angle of personal responsibility. Frequently, there is no one on whom to call but there is an idea that is being pursued that promises to be the road to financial freedom, prosperity and ...
Views: 1001 - But I Don't Wanna Write Copy - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Lorrie Morgan-FerreroOkay. I get it. Not everybody enjoys writing. In fact, many would rather get a hot poker in the eye. Still, as a solo professional, you need to at least be able to separate poor copy from good copy. (And good copy from great copy.) When you can identify powerful copy you get your message ...
Views: 737(3 votes) - Mindset Marketing Magic: Seeing the World Through Your Prospect's Eyes - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Lana McAraMarketing at its core means writing and speaking powerful words for sound bites, headlines, articles, or social media. No matter what the point of contact, getting into your readers’ mindset is crucial for success. The vast majority of solo business owners naturally write from their own mindset, ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Home Inventory Service – A Growing Industry - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Cindy HartmanThe personal property inventory service industry is growing at an amazing rate. In 2004, there were only about 20 service providers in the United States. There are now over 500 ! I believe the main reason for this growth is due to the increasing number of disasters. This has created more ...
Views: 3369 - Why Are You In Business? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Lisa ManyonThis may sound like a crazy question. At the same time I’ve met more than my fair share of people who don’t know the answer to this question. Honestly, it’s not given the respect it deserves most of the time. Do you know why you are in business (or why you want to start a business if you’re just ...
Views: 1289 - 7 Surefire Ways To Increase Your Traffic - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Danny VishalInternet. Business. Profit. To fully integrate all of these words into a successful merging you will need another word. Traffic. Every article you will find about making your site or company successful would always include the importance of generating traffic. So, we all know that in the core ...
Views: 580(2 votes) - How You Can Make Money without Endless Hours of Work - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Danny VishalIn the United States, a large percentage of the population is employed. If you are one of those individuals, you likely already know how difficult it can be to make money. However, many workers aren’t just making money for the fun of it; many have to financially support themselves or a family. ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - Business Success – Is Your Website Attracting Clients & Making You Money? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonToo many new solopreneurs get hung up in colors and logo design to brand and launch their website. Although these are important aspects to think about, it should not be your primary aim. Instead, focus on the things that REALLY matter — and that is, the bottom line: attracting clients and ...
Views: 1137(3 votes) - ***The SECRET to Staying on Your Success Course (No Matter What!) - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Heather DominickEnergyPOOR Entrepreneurs believe their success is primarily their own doing. They believe in the self-made person theory. EnergyRICH® Entrepreneurs are aware that all good things come from the spirit of love. They know love is the natural order of the Universe, and that ego and self-pride ...
Views: 1620(13 votes) - 2 Sticky Parts of Business That Block Entrepreneurs From "Job Freedom Status" - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ken Sundheim"Job Freedom Status" (n.) The point at which an entrepreneur can freely decide between TiVo and Captain Crunch Crunch Berries cereal or going to work -- without any job-, marital- or financial-related ramifications. It seems that all entrepreneurs want to reach a status that provides them the ...
Views: 1370(4 votes) - How To Make Endless Money In The Lucrative Music Industry - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Dan FroelichWays to Make Endless Money in the Lucrative Music Industry The music industry is comprised of a large field of opportunities. Your never ending commitment to your amazing talent along with your knowledge of the music industry will help you become rich. When you are truly committed to your ...
Views: 632 - Lazy Affiliate Riches - Can you really earn an extra $500 per day? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from David McDonoughWhat would you do if you could make an extra $100 per month? What about an extra $1000 per month? It is entirely possible to make that much and a whole lot more with affiliate marketing and Jeff Dedrick and John Hostler's new Lazy Affiliate Riches, which will show you how to do it. This is truly ...
Views: 4986(3 votes) - What Type of Contract Should I Look For? - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Paul MonaxWell, the smartass answer is that it depends. I know, I know, that is a cop out answer, but did you think there was a silver bullet, single easy solution for all people and all cases? There never is is there… For the full answer, please read on. Did you just get laid off and haven’t yet ...
Views: 1101 - What are the Alternatives After a Layoff? - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Paul MonaxOne option that you may not have previously considered is Independent Contracting, and there are a number of different Forms of relationship available for Independent Contracting. In an attempt to reduce expenses and adapt to the changed business climate, businesses of all size are reducing ...
Views: 1057 - Making Millions By God – THE SelfGrowth.com Example - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from C. E. MolyneauxDid YOU know the Bible is chock full of principles energizing outstanding success by average people? Indeed! It teaches one of THE fastest ways to achieve financial independence is by learning to operate on a World Class level. Becoming the first of a kind, the best of the best, really big, or ...
Views: 933 - Top 5 Motivators of Your Employees - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.What gets your employees, contractors, or freelancers charged and ready to go? If you don’t know you should find out because the very success of your business could depend on it. And besides, why wouldn’t you want to work with a group of people who are raring to go, bringing you tons of ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - Importance Of Terms When Buying Or Selling A Business - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Andrew RogersonIn the initial stages of listing a business for sale, all the attention is placed on getting the business in shape so it presents as strongly as possible, sometimes doing a business valuation to arrive at the most appropriate listing price for the business and discussing the tax implications to ...
Views: 1241 - Multi-Tasking Now Is the Crucial Difference Between Success and Failure for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Multi-Tasking Now Is the Crucial Difference Between Success and Failure for Entrepreneurs The early 20th century British politician James Maxton once famously quipped, “If you cannot ride two horses you have no right in the circus”. The same is true for aspiring ...
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