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- Turning Trash Into Treasure - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimMy father is totally hooked on golf. When he first started out, he couldn't afford to buy full club sets. Even used club sets were expensive. Then one day, while chasing down a bogey in the cabbage (whatever that means), he found a club head that had broken off from the shaft. These were ...
Views: 1455(9 votes) - The Dangers of Dreaming Big - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI first met Brian about a few years ago through a friend at a party. He quickly pitched to me a grand business idea that involved selling video games over mobile devices. I soon realized he kind of introduces himself everyone with a pitch rather than a simple greeting. His video game ...
Views: 1693(9 votes) - Getting Paid From Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Hugh StewartDo you pay yourself or do you work for free? You may decide to work for free as you start a new business, spending time and energy without any compensation because the revenue is not there yet to support paying you a salary. This is an important consideration of the business, because it ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - Andy Warhol and Scalability - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimAndy Warhol introduced the idea of modern pop art, where a piece of artwork could be replicated over and over again using silk screening techniques. In a way, Andy Warhol made art scalable, but only up to a point. There's a reason why couture dresses sell more than the ones you find at a ...
Views: 1389(9 votes) - Don't Be Evil - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimThe founders of Google have a motto, "Don't be evil." There are people who have good intentions, and want to make a lot of money. But there are also people with bad intentions that want to make a lot of money. The latter are the people being evil. When I was in college, I ran into a high ...
Views: 2004(10 votes) - Saving Money Can Lead to Business Opportunities - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimWhen he was a teenager, my brother was a huge tennis freak, and he would have to get his racket restrung all the time. It started to cost a considerable amount of money. One day, while getting his tennis racket restrung, my brother asked the guy at the sporting goods store all sorts of ...
Views: 1175(9 votes) - Understanding the Brass Rod Application - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Lawrence HalterMetal factories produce a lot of products and among these the smallest metal produced are the brass rods. They are the brass metals that are shaped and designed as a slender bar and produced by combining various metal elements together namely – zinc and copper. The one that ensures the ...
Views: 656(2 votes) - Importance of web hosting services for web development tasks - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from william BellInternet is the basic source and a specialized asset through which all the international marketers are working upon their bases and interact through each other. After the large number of experiments we have come to resolute over various computing devices. There are different types of ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Business Angels - An Ingenious Way to Boost a Business Idea - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jacklin JonseRunning a business is the dream of all entrepreneurs, as they don’t want to be caged under others’ orders. Our own venture gives us all independence and an opportunity to prove our management skills. However, in a Startup Venture, huge amount of capital investment is required and there are only ...
Views: 587(3 votes) - Power Your Image - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Najaam LeeWhat is Image? By dictionary definition, image is: a)form; appearance; semblance b)the general or public perception of a company, public figure, etc., especially as achieved by careful calculation aimed at creating widespread goodwill. It's not even a question, we all want to look good and ...
Views: 1490(10 votes) - How to Start Your Speaking Career - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesBecoming an effective speaker is one of the most fascinating experiences you will encounter. It is a process that all starts with self-examination. It’s important to identify your goals and your areas of expertise. Identify the things that you enjoy talking about the most. You’ll notice ...
Views: 1847(6 votes) - 5 Tips to Manage Your Entrepreneurial Energy for Wow Results - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Heather DominickSo many entrepreneurs try to do it all and get frustrated by all the time it takes. Here are 5 solid-gold steps to keep your energy high, your tasks moving quickly, and your bank account full. 1. Prep Your Energy Have time set aside every day (even 5 minutes) to connect to that part of ...
Views: 1951(19 votes) - ***How to Turn Mistakes Into Miracles (And More Money!) - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Heather DominickWhen I think of all the mistakes I’ve made in my business (some small and some not-so-small) it’s important to remind myself that “perfect” never equals more successful. I’ve observed that one of the main things that keeps entrepreneurs from marketing themselves is fixating on “getting it ...
Views: 1526(20 votes) - ***Ask Morgana: “How do I determine the value I provide my clients? ” - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Morgana RaeQuestion: “How do I determine the value I provide my clients?” In a world where certain executives are paid hundreds of millions of dollars even when their banks fail, and other people aren’t paid a living wage for offering essential services… questions of “value” and “compensation” can ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - Advantages Rendered By Estate Planning - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from soniya rastogiAre you living in a joint family, have a nuclear family with more than one child, own any kind of movable and immovable property? If the answer to any of the question is yes, then you must read this article further as it will tell you about estate planning – what it is, why it is necessary, when ...
Views: 804(4 votes) - Everything I Learned About Methodical Decision Makers, I Learned From My Mom - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lisa MininniWhatever you’re selling, you must reach out to a decision maker. All kinds of selling techniques are used, but the bottom line is decision makers are people. They have identifiable needs, preferences, and even motivations for what they buy. They have goals, dreams and hopes. That couldn’t ...
Views: 2130(4 votes) - 5 Tips to Keep the Romance Alive In Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickAs entrepreneurs our business is a HUGE part of our lives. We spend every waking hour thinking about how to grow our results and often invest more time nurturing our business than we do our intimate relationships. As a matter of fact I consider having a business a unique form of relationship. ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - The Hurdles I Had To Overcome To Open My Business and the Ones You Should Expect - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Ken SundheimGaining Discipline and a Strong Work Ethic at a Young Age Entrepreneurs mostly fall short because they don't have the work ethic needed to start a business from nothing. It took a while, but I had to train myself to work 17 hours a day. I've learned that it is the indirect work that an ...
Views: 1033(5 votes) - Entrepreneurship Majors Who Have To Take A Corporate Job After Graduation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Ken SundheimMost young entrepreneurs can't wait until graduation. They finally can be free to roam the business world in search of the company that they're going to make millions off of without the mundane tests and ever-increasingly mundane professors. For aspiring entrepreneurs who are not yet ...
Views: 1348(5 votes) - Effective Team Building 5 Tips - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Jeanne ZierhofferI always hear people asking "how do you build a successful team?" In my opinion its about the leader, you can lead by example, you can also lead the horse to water but you can't make him drink. Being an effective leader is how successful teams are built, being focused and organized with where ...
Views: 1198(3 votes) - Your Business Reputation: Something to Talk About - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.The phrase ‘His name is mud” came from the story about a man named Samuel Mudd who was thought to be a co-conspirator in Abraham Lincoln’s assignation. His conviction was later overturned, but nonetheless, the phrase stuck with him and for more than a hundred years later. How do you want to ...
Views: 799(2 votes) - Business Lessons from Prince William and Kate Middleton - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.There probably aren't many people on the planet who don't know about the upcoming nuptials of one of the most famous bachelors in the world. Getting married is a pretty big step in life for anyone, and doing it before the eyes of millions is thankfully not what the rest of us have to take on! ...
Views: 844(2 votes) - 12 Ways to Sell Against an Entrenched Competitor - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Mark S A SmithWhen you sell into an established market, if you're going to grow your share, you'll have to take business away from your competitor. Dislodging an entrenched vendor isn't easy, but it is possible and I'm going to show you how! Try these tactics next time you hear, "We're happy with our ...
Views: 3878(3 votes) - Effective Tactics for Managing Consultant-Client Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from J. Mariah BrownIn order for consultants to be the most effective, a strong relationship must be formed between the consultant and the client. However, throughout the consultation process, political and ethical issues arise that can either hinder or help the relationship, and therefore, hinder or help the ...
Views: 5248(6 votes) - Drivers for Entrepreneurship – What Resource Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonMany thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below. - Population ...
Views: 1855(3 votes) - Drivers for Entrepreneurship – What Resource Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonMany thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below. - Population ...
Views: 1855(3 votes) - Offshore Staffing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Naira SieztInternet Marketing Tools Offshore staffing projects are growing substantially, specially in SEO outsourcing. It's an excellent way to decrease a firm's expenses. There are some things that you should bear in mind when considering this move. Corporations in the US, United Kingdom and ...
Views: 684(2 votes) - Roll up Banner Stands – The Effective and Convenient Advertising Solution - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Simon WilliamsTo make your advertisement effective and convenient use roll up banner stands. There are several factors that make the roll up banner stands really popular. The most important factors include cost effectiveness, quality and well written content to increase the visibility of your company and ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - Plant Today What You Want to Harvest Tomorrow - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniWith Spring around the corner, the ground is thawing and seedlings are sprouting up from the soil. It raises the question: What’s your plan for growth? Like cultivating your garden for growth, successful entrepreneurs realize that what is happening on the inside will always be reflected on ...
Views: 1913(5 votes) - What to Do When You Can’t Keep Your Delivery Commitment - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Mark S A SmithI had a recent situation where I wasn’t able to meet a commitment to my customers. It wasn’t my fault—a delayed plane flight because of weather meant I missed a telephone-based training event that I was paid to deliver. Yet it was my responsibility because I agreed to deliver the class and knew ...
Views: 3730(3 votes) - Think Backwards - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Helen DowlingOver the years, I’ve worked with many small business owners who are often put off from doing a task because they feel they need to have everything in place before they can move forward. Take one client who wanted to run some workshops for her business. Sounded like a great plan, but she ...
Views: 853(2 votes) - The Official Complex - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jason TezanosIf I say so, it does not make it official. If McDonald’s says so, it does not make it official. If the President of The United States of America says so, it does not make it official. We are in the era of the ‘official complex’. Having an official word is important. You need to be heard, ...
Views: 771 - No One Gets A Free Ride on the Confidence Bus - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Liz Dennery SandersWhat is confidence, exactly? The dictionary defines confidence as: belief or trust in oneself and one's powers or abilities; certitude, assurance. I’d like to take it a few steps further. To me, confidence is knowing who you are and feeling comfortable in your own skin, despite any ...
Views: 979(2 votes) - How You Can Determine The Advantages Of Relevant Backlinks To Your Site - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Diana SamalotBuilding a successful business online may take a lot of hard work and perseverance, but it is nevertheless a viable solution for the serious online marketer nowadays. A lot has evolved in the past 5 to 10 years, particularly as we now have come to be an even more connected society on the ...
Views: 735(2 votes) - Strategy vs. Culture in the Small Business - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonIn a newsletter of March 17, 2011, Graham Mitchell, writing in ActionSTEPS, a publication of ActionCOACH, says that “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. He went on to elaborate that many times the quest to change a company’s strategy is frustrated by the company’s culture. There is much truth ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Promotional And Contest Giveaway Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Simon WilliamsContest giveaways is a wonderful promotional scheme to raise the visibility of your business and get noticed by the target audience. When companies hold promotional contests, they give away items and prizes to the participants. Most of these items are generally distributed free of charge. They ...
Views: 3160(2 votes) - Learn The Secret Behind Market America Scam - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Kim TarrLearn The Secret Behind Market America Scam There is much on the internet about Market America Scam. Is it reliable? Are they just after your money. Flip through here to obtain the facts of why many folks use up cash when they follow this business. The Market America Scam is a controversial ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - How to Beat the Dragons | A guide to success on Dragons' Den - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Phil StauntonHaving watched the first couple of Dragons’ Den episodes I thought I would start compiling a list of things that you need before climbing that now famous staircase to present a new product idea: A product that is designed well - I have lost count of the number of times the Dragons have lost ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - The 411 on Network Marketing (part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Ed FrisbeeNetwork marketing is a method of reaching new customers for a business or a product using independent personnel in ways that a regular brick and mortar company cannot reach, for whatever reason. These individuals are independent marketing consultants hired by companies, such as those who sell ...
Views: 628(2 votes) - ***How to Tap Into Business Bravery (To Go Beyond Where You Are Now Into Your Desired Future) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Heather DominickIf you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs I know, business bravery can be a tough energy to tap into. But no matter what approaches you take to care for your energy, one of the quickest ways to take your business to the next level and start Being Considerably Huge™ in your business is to start ...
Views: 1787(13 votes) - Rituals and Fatigue are More Alike than You Think - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Hugh StewartWhat can fatigue teach us about success? To answer that question I have to tell you about one of my favorite subjects from engineering school, Fracture Mechanics. Fracture Mechanics is simply the science of how things break. What will cause a metal or metallic object to break or suffer ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - Small Business Startup - Define Your Requirements - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadDuring this step in your small business startup, you define your requirements for a business idea. I recommend basing these requirements on your needs, desires, abilities, resources, time limits, and risk limits. Before beginning this step you should have a strong desire to start a ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Address Labels and More of Those - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Matthew DawsonFor different people, the meaning and value of address labels differ. If you think you are the only one who likes using them the most then you are probably thinking wrong. And contrary to that, if you do not like them much then surely the benefits that this style gives are unseen by you. These ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - The Future of Internet Marketing Is Changing - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Lee GriffithsThe Internet is changing at an extremely fast rate everyday and the way in which marketers used to make money online is changing, and for the better I think. It's changing in a way that anyone can make money and start working online. The old ways in which marketing used to be was a very hard ...
Views: 576(1 vote) - So You Want To Create A Marketing Plan: Six Tips To Make It Happen - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Jill HartA marketing plan outlines the basics for how you want to market your business. Your marketing plan helps you establish, direct and coordinate your marketing efforts. It’s your roadmap for success. Your marketing plan allows you to understand your customer base, better determine exactly how ...
Views: 776(2 votes) - Reinvention, Self Actualization and Diverse Elements - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Brandon GuillermoReinvention, Self Actualization and Diverse Elements Diverse elements make up my identity. I’m certain it’s the same for you. Getting it all in harmony is a roadmap to satisfaction in life. There is a creative aspect to everything we do, whether we’re “following a recipe” or adding ...
Views: 667(2 votes) - Internet Marketing Tool - Social Media - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Joan HoughtonFor some time now online businesses have looked upon Social Media as a kind of 'Mickey Mouse' phenomena. For some unknown reason we had thought that Facebook and Twitter was only for a certain section of people who wanted to relate socially and you certainly wouldn't want to mix up your social ...
Views: 609 - Self Esteem for a Healthy Path to Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianSelf-esteem is an important topic in the world of TheNewHappyMe. It of course also has its place in the theme of wealth. Money alone, even with the opportunity it provides to wrap myself in lace and pearls, will never allow my self-esteem to flourish. I will remain small inside if that is ...
Views: 950 - 10 must-have attitudes of an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Daniel OberkoAttitude is everything. Entrepreneurs who want to see themselves at the top must take time to work on their attitude. These are examples to live by: 1. Passion: Passion is a driving force. You can get clients and partners along your idea with your passion. It is fueled by both the tangible and ...
Views: 11702(3 votes) - Are you easy to Buy From? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kathy BrandonGood Morning! I've been approached by many folks in the past few months to help them nail down how they are creating and monetizing the services and products they offer. Where I typically find a break down is when folks create products and serices to simply make revenue, instead of looking ...
Views: 1174 - Are You Aching to Claim Your Business Goddess Bigger Game? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Laura WestLast month I led a retreat for my Business Goddess Six Figures and Beyond Mentor Coaching and Group Mastermind clients. The theme of this oceanside retreat was Play Your Business Goddess Bigger Game. Playing your Business Goddess Bigger Game goes beyond running a successful business. It goes ...
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