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- Product Creation For Your Home Business - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeOn your entrepreneurial journey the inspiration to create your own informational products is bound to happen sooner or later. It may even be what got you started in pursuing the dream in the first place. I must admit, it is very exciting creating your first product. Seeing your name up in ...
Views: 1282 - The Great Department Store Visionaries Created Much More Than Vast Retail Palaces - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Great Department Store Visionaries Created Much More Than Vast Retail Palaces Before the middle of the 19th century retailing was a disorganized, semi-professional business. Small general merchandise stores carried minimal stock levels and were often limited to local ...
Views: 1462 - Three Keys to Implementing Improvement Goals That Increase Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Pat AltvaterIs there a behavior that if done consistently would dramatically increase your bottom line? But, you can’t make yourself do it. You find yourself thinking you’ll start it tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes. Don’t beat yourself up if you can relate – you are not alone! It’s our nature ...
Views: 2320(1 vote) - Generating a Unique Product Idea - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Gary BrongaThink about the times you have said something like, “Why hasn’t someone invented a product that would do ______?” That question can be the beginning of a unique product. You have probably had those thoughts and let them go without capturing them. Write down your ideas for products the next ...
Views: 1438 - How to Get on the First Page of Google by using Online Help for Local Business - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Wolfgang BloomfieldIf you are a local company and wondering how you could reduce your local advertising costs but don’t know how to go about it, then you will want to read this whole article to find out, how you can get your local business onto the first page of Google, with a little online help for local ...
Views: 805 - 5 Reasons to Use Twitter to Advertise your Business - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Candy SugarmanOne of the most attractive things about advertising with Twitter is that it's free. Radio, television, and newspapers can get quite expensive and doesn't necessarily hit your targeted demographic. The better advertising can be Twitter. Below are 5 ways that Twitter is an business advertising ...
Views: 2051(3 votes) - Design a Dynamic Financial System - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Hugh StewartAn important principle behind a dynamic financial system is tracking the money. Personally and in business, track the money. The better the tracking methods, the more accountability and the better records will be on hand to justify a stronger sale price on your business, if that is an ...
Views: 1480 - How to get payment from clients - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Helen DowlingAlthough you might not think that getting payments from clients is anything to do with marketing, I would completely disagree. Because I think that there is nothing more demoralising that celebrating getting a new client and then finding that they do not pay. It can make you feel very low and be ...
Views: 973 - Successful People Are Still Learning - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Joan HoughtonRetired? - did you know - successful people are still learning. A recent survey confirmed that there are over 2000 people living in the UK over the age of 110 - amazing! Effectively we are living younger - longer. Living to a ripe old age is no pleasure if your State Pension is at best ...
Views: 693(2 votes) - Women Entrepreneur Academy, Establishing Boundaries 101 - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeAs women we collectively have been exposed to boundaries imposed upon us by social rule that impacted our lives in one way or another. We can choose to be held prisoner or discover our freedom. Entrepreneurial women creating their own circumstances gaining control over their life, eliminate ...
Views: 1143 - Routines To Improve Your Home Based Business - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeWhen starting your home based business there is so much to learn especially if you are not a seasoned on-line marketer. You spend hours and hours learning new skills, watching tutorials, taking notes on webinars, tapping into conference calls It all seems overwhelming! Take a deep breath. Have ...
Views: 1251 - Business Angel Investors – Lending a Hand to Support Innovative Business Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Jacklin JonseThere are lots of people who have great business ideas, but somehow they fail to execute that into a successful venture. And, some of the common reasons for this are that most of the people do not have adequate amount of money to implement their business ideas into an Early Stage Venture, and ...
Views: 592 - Doing Things Differently or Just Doing Different Things? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Lisa MininniAfter working with so many entrepreneurs over the years, I found that many people take a bits-and-pieces approach to their business. I recognize it, because I used the same approach when I started my own business many years ago. When I first launched my business, I would wake up and wonder ...
Views: 2653(2 votes) - Considering Legitimate MLM Alternatives - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Christopher BenoitThe economy is weak right now, to say the least, and job security is a thing of the past. Therefore, it's no surprise that many today are looking for other sources of income to tide them over in case of the worst case scenario or to replace their 9-5 job as a best case scenario. While there are ...
Views: 796 - The Empathy Gene: If You Have It, You Are A Natural Coach? Get Paid for Your Talents. - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron Goode"The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy, we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other." ~ Meryl Streep The ability to resonate with another person on a deep level is the core talent of a parenting coach, and all coaches for that matter. Such resonance ...
Views: 1730 - Parent Coaching vs. Counseling or Therapy? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWouldn’t the world be an incredibly effective place if we viewed each other as competent and knowing? Perhaps this ideal behind the parent coaching movement is the appropriate mindset and intention to help parents fulfill their roles consciously and parent effectively. In coaching, the ...
Views: 1388 - Parenting Coaching: STILL The Hottest New Trend - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeNotice in the following quote from a New York Times article below that parenting coaching was called the “newest self-help approach for overstretched parents.” That was in 2005! “Parent coaching, the newest self-help approach for overstretched parents, is catching on for several reasons. It ...
Views: 1896 - Smart Women Never Quit - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffMy 8 year-old daughter Jenna never met a sport she couldn’t master - until last week. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, basketball or skateboarding, Jenna typically does well right away. Yesterday was a very different story. We were in Park City, Utah on a family ski vacation and this was ...
Views: 1300(3 votes) - Smart Women in a Wild Wacky World - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffWith everything that's going on in the world right now, I hesitated to write this article. However, I felt called to share my reflections with you. There has been so much despair and devastation in the world lately that when something happens to us personally, we can try to shrug it off because ...
Views: 1049(3 votes) - New vehicles and an improving economy produce the automaker - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Barbu StelanDEARBORN, Mich.— Ford posted its best first-quarter profit in 13 years, as its new, more fuel-efficient vehicles reached showrooms during a surge in gasoline prices. New arrivals such as the Ford Explorer and Fiesta small car are selling well. Company profits are growing around the world. ...
Views: 989 - Tell a Tale, Incorporate a Business - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Dangrieser BoweyFinding the right adventure wouldn't be easy. You have to experience downfalls and setbacks before you can find the right adventure for you. Sometimes you have to experience wrong-turns and discouragements before you can stand up and learn. Treading into a different pathway is difficult. ...
Views: 475 - Business Basics for Start Ups and Seasoned On-Line Women Business Owners - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothBuilding a business from scratch is a very exciting time in the eyes of a solo entrepreneur. Usually it is something you have been thinking of for quite some time, not something where you woke up one day saying, "Wow, today I am going to start my own business!" It's a journey building and ...
Views: 1194 - Fashion and Beauty Invention Success – Bang or Bust! - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Joan LefkowitzWhy Good or Bad Things Happen to Potentially Good Products From the overwhelming success of TopsyTail to Snuggie’s initial slow start, transforming into a success story, the market sees thousands of new products every year; but only few rise to ...
Views: 952 - Does Your Business Really Need to Take Credit Cards? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Gerald WeberWhen starting or running a business, you have a lot of different things to consider. There are a lot of pieces in the puzzle that make up a successful business. One thing a lot of business owners debate is payment processing. What types of payments will they accept? How will they accept them? ...
Views: 911 - Starting A Business: Startup, Startup Kit, Turnkey Package or Franchise - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanDo you feel lost and insignificant in the corporate world? Do you have an independence that screams, “I want to do my own thing!”? Then possibly owning your own business is the answer. But where do you start? Can you do it all on your own, do you need constant assistance, or are you somewhere ...
Views: 3163 - Married Couples Can Be Successful Business Partners - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanSalad was flying in one direction while spaghetti went another. Voices were getting louder and louder as a hard-crust roll came in contact with a right cheek. Sounds like a college fraternity, doesn’t it? Would you believe it was a middle-aged couple who were also business partners? What ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Start-up Kits and Turnkey Business Packages – A Comparison - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanThere are many people who choose to start their own business. Most know they need some type of help, so they seek opportunities that will assist them. Two options are start-up kits and turnkey business packages. Let’s look at why people want to start a business; then we can see which option is ...
Views: 1369 - 5 Enemies of Entrepreneurial Achievement - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Daniel OberkoEvery venture has its own setbacks. In as much as there are things you do as an entrepreneur to achieve your goals, so are there attitudinal traits that inhibit entrepreneurial development. You can choose to call them enemies of achievements. 1.Procrastination: Procrastination they say is ...
Views: 1653(3 votes) - Working Capital for Business - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Tiffany WrightOne of the greatest needs that small businesses have is the need for working capital. Working capital is the lifeblood of the business, the fuel that funds the daily operations and ability to pursue near-term growth opportunities for the business. Working capital is officially defined as “….”. ...
Views: 1028 - How to Transition from Corporate America to Small Business Ownership - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Tiffany WrightWith so many professional people being laid off in the past 18 – 24 months, and with so many of them having experienced difficulty finding new positions at similar titular levels and pay, many of these people are considering transitioning to small business ownership. Some are considering ...
Views: 1031 - Tips for Advertising on Facebook - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Candy SugarmanFacebook advertising is revolutionizing the field of online marketing. With its affordable possibilities to target specific audiences with relevant advertising techniques, the Facebook advertising platform is exploding in popularity. Even the little marketing budgets can take selling point of ...
Views: 1021 - Continual Advancements In Humanness, Medicine, and Technology - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Raj GavurlaTo raise the standard of work and living it’s clear to me there must be continual advancements in humanness, medicine, and technology. What is your action plan to win, make more money, and grow to make lives better? We need to create more jobs to stimulate the economy. This means ...
Views: 1523 - As Women, How Did We Go So Wrong? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Suzanne EvansWe are supposed to be advanced. Didn't we burn bras and get liberated and say we were equal? So, what happened? We still earn 80 cents on every dollar to men. 46.3% of the US Labor Force is made up of women, but only 7.6% are Fortune 500 top earners. In 2008, there were a total of ...
Views: 947 - Smart Eating for the Busy Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Sandi ThompsonIt's hard to always be an energetic entrepreneur. It's often round after round of networking, check writing, employee management, and bookkeeping. Weight gain and low energy often follow, with multiple cups of coffee, fast food, and erratic snacking. Popping a handful of supplements first thing ...
Views: 958 - When to File a DBA for Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Alyssa BlanchardA doing business as (DBA) name or fictitious business name allows you or your company to do business under a different name. There are many reasons why business owners file a DBA, and they vary by business type. What motivates a sole proprietor to opt for a DBA, for example, is different from ...
Views: 582 - Needing Money for Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Hugh StewartMoney in any context is an emotional subject, but in business, an emotional approach to the financial elements of your business can lead to disaster without having productive rituals in place to resolve these issues. Needing money for your business. The next time an extra expense is presented ...
Views: 1217 - Why Are Blogs So Important And How Do They Make Money? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Lee GriffithsBlogs are so important to my everyday working online, i could not be without my blog. So you think blogs are not a massive part of marketing but your wrong, they are such a key to anyone starting online because they can form the way in which you learn and progress as a successful ...
Views: 773 - Assessing Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonYou will have to assess your success periodically. Different businesses will emphasize different measurements of success because of how convenient it is to do so in a relatively simple way. Even non-profit organizations need to have measurements to assess their performance. Let’s examine key ...
Views: 1841(3 votes) - Maintaining Market Focus - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonThe small-business operator can start out as or evolve to be a hustler, mainly because he is usually more informal in his decision-making and can do things more quickly. The expectation of being nimble or flexible can divert attention from his main focus and create confusion in the minds of ...
Views: 1485(3 votes) - Alternatives to Selling for Cash - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonThis can be a big challenge: There are times when your products simply do not move or movement is inadequate, and cash is king. The small business seldom has the flexibility of the big, established business. There is usually less credit available, and expenses like wages and salaries have to ...
Views: 1584(3 votes) - CREATING FINANCIAL SUCCESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Phyllis WalkerI’m daunted by the amount of paperwork and filing that accumulated last year while I, as a fine art photographer, pursued Important Marketing Activities. In the meantime, the paperwork remains to be filed, I have several projects planned, and (OMG) even though it’s still early in the year, I’m ...
Views: 727(2 votes) - Style & Structure - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostHave you heard of such a thing? Trust me if it’s stylish there’s structure. If it’s structured it has a since of style. Does structure make you feel uncomfortable? Is it mandatory for you to have style? Definitely not! Even though many trendy magazines send out the fashion police ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - The 3 types of Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Kizito KatawongaI am passionate about Entreprenuers who have changed the world, people like Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Michael Dell, Larry Page & Sergey Brin among others. I study them, i try to emulate them, I definately want to make a positive impact on the world the way they have. But what is and ...
Views: 1070 - Two Weeks to Startup - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Stewart JosephTwo Weeks to Startup: Day 1. Finding the Right Fit Begin a soul-searching process to determine which business is right for you. You'll definitely have an advantage with a business that's a spin-off of your background or experience. You can also enjoy success in an area where you have strong ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - Illuminative Marketing: Creating Business By Offering Benefits And Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anthony MoraHow do you respond to cold calls, ads, direct marketing pieces, email spam? Exactly. Now why would you expect your prospects to react differently? Generally people either run from or lash out at aggressive hard sell marketing. Although they can work, traditional promotion efforts have a ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - How to Communicate with Traditional Media Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anthony MoraThe first order of business when beginning a PR campaign is to figure out your stories. Study the media and what kinds of stories they cover especially when it is a specific topic in which they interview an expert in that field to bring more credibility to the story. For example, if the media ...
Views: 1005(2 votes) - Five Steps to Eliminating Time Wasters and Increase Your Profits - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Sydni Craig-HartTime. It's the most precious asset we have as entrepreneurs and the one thing we can't get enough of. Many service professionals struggle with using their time effectively and find it hard to consistently market the way they should. While we can't literally add hours to our day, we can use the ...
Views: 603(2 votes) - The Golden "Rule" in My Life - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Teddy GriffinThe Golden "Rule" in My Life I follow a blog of a young lady (who happens to be my niece) and I am very proud of what she has accomplished and what she will continue to accomplish. As I watched her first post to her blog, I realized that she had taken a step in her life that was necessary for ...
Views: 812(2 votes) - Not All Artists Need to Become Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI run into a lot of artists that want to sell their artwork, or to turn their artwork into a business. I am all for the idea of sharing creativity. I am not, however, one of those coaches that will tell every artist that I run into to turn their art into profit. Sometimes a hobby should just ...
Views: 1149(11 votes) - Not All Artists Need to Become Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI run into a lot of artists that want to sell their artwork, or to turn their artwork into a business. I am all for the idea of sharing creativity. I am not, however, one of those coaches that will tell every artist that I run into to turn their art into profit. Sometimes a hobby should just ...
Views: 1149(11 votes) - Not All Artists Need to Become Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI run into a lot of artists that want to sell their artwork, or to turn their artwork into a business. I am all for the idea of sharing creativity. I am not, however, one of those coaches that will tell every artist that I run into to turn their art into profit. Sometimes a hobby should just ...
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