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- Smart Women Make a Great First Impression - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, our family made a trip to the local bank here in our community so that our children could open their first savings account. The piggy banks were overflowing with money due to various visits from the tooth fairy, as well as rewards for all of their good deeds around the house. ...
Views: 1128(6 votes) - Is it safe to drive used digger derricks? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Randall EatonIs it safe to drive used digger derricks? Digger Derrick Trucks are very important utility vehicles in the field of construction. They make digging jobs faster and safer. It helps digging holes, setting poles and placing materials to where the operator wishes to place them, easily and ...
Views: 810 - Why Generation Y Work At Home Opportunities Online Are Increasing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Diana SamalotIf you are among the "net" generation, often referred to as the millennials, you are not enthusiastic about convention or tradition and really want to see yourself on the cutting-edge of contemporary society. Following hard on the heels of the sometimes confrontational generation X group, ...
Views: 685 - Work from home - virtual assistant - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainThe term virtual assistant sound a bit like a robot, but is actually an online version of a type of job or work that has existed for many years. The idea of a virtual office was born by offering secretarial other office functions like mail delivery and fax collection to individuals who wanted ...
Views: 1060 - How to Use the (New & Old) Media to Build Your Business and Land More Clients - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Anthony MoraIn the last decade the media world has changed in ways few of us could have imagined. Warhol would be proud. Not long ago traditional media and marketing was the only avenue to get your message out there. When it came to the media, a handful of editors and producers decided what was covered. ...
Views: 891 - The PR Success Connection - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Anthony MoraLaunching a public relations campaign can be confronting. Many people are uncomfortable and resist the mere thought of launching a PR campaign. As one client explained to me, he didn’t want to do interviews, he didn’t want to be a star; he simply wanted his business to be successful. I ...
Views: 938 - How to Profit From Your Great Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Phil StauntonSo you’ve had a great new product idea, but what do you do next? Thousands of new products are launched every year but the journey from idea to lauch is not as easy or as straightforward as it appears. Many people think that there must be lots of people just waiting to give inventors lots of ...
Views: 847 - Why Is Your Fix and Hold Offer Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Svein GroemIf you're a real estate investor like myself, you've most likely attended many seminars, workshops and the like. If these courses involved fix and flip real estate, they have undoubtedly included a formula to make offers to buy investment properties to rehab and resell. However, I cannot seem ...
Views: 617 - Your First Viral Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Marquita HeraldViral marketing campaigns can be exciting and if effective literally explode traffic to your website or blog. Following are a few ideas for types of products and services you can use for your campaign, but the first step in any marketing campaign is to determine your goal – what is it exactly ...
Views: 2027(5 votes) - Why Is Your Fix and Flip Offer Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Svein GroemIn the old days of a few years ago (smile), calculating fix and flip real estate offers was fairly simple. All you had to do was determine the after repaired value, give yourself a margin of error/profit, subtract off the repairs, and your offer was normally good to go. Today it is a lot ...
Views: 691 - How Being Stuck Can Cost You Time, Money & Quality of Life! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kris Cavanaugh“Comfortable” is a deceptive word. On one hand, who doesn’t want to be comfortable? Being comfortable with who you are usually means that a person is satisfied with the way they look or act behind closed doors. Everyone wants shoes that are comfortable, a bed that is comfortable or clothes ...
Views: 1078 - Business Success Tips: 6 Decision Making Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonThere are many traits of successful entrepreneurs -- decisiveness is one of them. Nothing is more powerful than making conscious choices that shape your life's path and also reflect your priorities and what you value most. But the challenge at times is figuring out how to make sound ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Rituals as the Path to Success - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Hugh StewartAs a Business Coach one question that I am frequently asked is, “How do I become successful?” In order to understand success, it is important to study and become a student of successful systems. The most successful systems have been around a very long time. Some of the most successful ...
Views: 1090 - How Frequently Should I Update My Blog To Help keep Followers Returning? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Diana SamalotRunning a blog has become a key element portion of an online presence for each small business operator. It's really no longer the domain of the specific niche market aficionado or someone with a distinct ax to grind in that way, but has by itself turn out to be a significant internet marketing ...
Views: 649 - Keys to Business Success: Why Your New Business Won't Profit and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonI think we all remember the phrase, "If you build it, they will come" from the popular movie, Field of Dreams. However when it comes to business start up, there is a very different story to tell. It's one thing to start a business, it's another to sustain overtime. I recently read a blog post ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Reducing the Burden: 10 tips to lighten the weight of the rock - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Richard MagidIt’s often the case that during an initial meeting with an entrepreneurial leader, he or she will proclaim, “I bear the entire burden of the business, the weight on my back is overwhelming!” While employees walk into an organization with a different mindset than employers and high level ...
Views: 1192(3 votes) - Our Fight Against Malnutrition - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaMalnutrition in the world today is almost ridiculous how epically big this problem has become! According to a United Nations Rapporteur, Jean Ziegler, in 2006: “58% of all death in the world is due to malnutrition, and 1 out of every 12 people is suffering from malnutrition”! 5 million of those ...
Views: 1660(4 votes) - Why Every Kid Should Learn About Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Melissa RoseA myth behind youth entrepreneurship implies that your child will be ensnared in hours of tasks, taking away from his limited childhood. After all, he has time to learn the 8 to 5 role when he reaches adulthood and is forced to make his own way. There’s more to youth entrepreneurship than ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - Perfection vs. High Standards - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonYou should try to set high standards for the service you provide. You need to have high-quality employees. However, you should not aim for perfection. Perfection has an alter ego: procrastination. Many times people with good ideas sit around on them, awaiting that perfect time, that ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - How to Use Procrastination As a Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaEveryone knows that the number one obstacle preventing most people from reaching their goals is procrastination. Right? Maybe not. I heard a wonderful talk by Robert Allen years ago on procrastination. In the talk, he suggested that procrastination was one of the best kept secrets of ...
Views: 1157 - Top 8 Reasons why you should have a (professional) website! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Norja Vanderelst* It’s the new cost-effective, flexible, full colour brochure * It’s proven that 80% of the people near a computer will look up contact information online, instead of searching for a hard-copy phone book * Potential clients can research your company within the convenience of their home ...
Views: 1078 - Strangers on the Road - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Ralph Kimball"Strangers on the Road", That's what Paul Harvey called the phenomenon when answers find the askers. Many science experiments gone wrong have created great inventions, matter of fact, it is said that Thomas Edison conducted thousands of experiments before he created the first real Incandescent ...
Views: 621 - Making Money Online Takes Resolve, Time, And Patience - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Bette CarmerSo, you want to make money online. My advice is: Find a program that fits your needs and stay with it. Sounds easy doesn’t it. Well, the truth is it’s not easy and an online business is not a get rich quick business. I'm sure you have started a business or two already only to find out that ...
Views: 601 - Entrepreneurs - Is Everything You're Learning Useless? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Michelle ShaefferDo you get discouraged feeling like no matter how much time you invest in learning you aren't moving forward and seeing results in your business? You might be caught in one of these two very common entrepreneurial traps! The first trap is called "non-implementation-itis" and happens when we ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - What is a Short Sale, and What Are The Exit Strategies Available For Real Estate Investors? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Svein GroemMost short sale transactions involve the investor finding a motivated seller, engaging the seller, negotiating an offer with the lien holder(s), and hopefully selling the property to an end-buyer for a nice profit. The steps can look something like: 1. Find prospects, through marketing, ...
Views: 632 - Are You A Social Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaThe term Social Entrepreneur is the combination of two separate ideas: The venture of solving Social Economic problems through the Entrepreneurship Principles of a business! Social Entrepreneurs design business principles to not only bringing in profits but also use that to reach out and solve ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Your Own Online Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have probably heard the statistics and they aren't pretty. If you read the numbers that the U.S. Government Small Business Administration's website states it says that 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. You might have come out of another employment situation and are ...
Views: 1289 - Why Did You Become An Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Denise CookHave you ever had that moment when out of no where a question pops into your head and you have no idea why but find you must answer that question no matter what? It's called an epiphany. I am standing in the midst of the most extreme joy and unconditional acceptance of the me that I am this day, ...
Views: 995 - Top ten ways to streamline your business in 2011 - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from rupert brightGiven the tough and critical economic and political conditions of the world today, people are left with no other option than streamlining their business in order to cut down on their costs and generate significant levels of income and opportunities in the long term. Make sure to read the ...
Views: 785(3 votes) - Increase Your Revenue with Good Management and Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ken SundheimGood management When it comes to the success of an organization, management is always the first variable of the equation. A company could either have managers or it could have leaders. The former sends a company to bankruptcy court; the latter is painstakingly hard to recruit and cultivate, ...
Views: 1027(3 votes) - How Passion Sets Your Business Apart - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeMany would be small business owners and entrepreneurs believe that if they have a good idea, and they put a lot of thought and planning into it, they are virtually guaranteed that their venture will be a runaway success. However, while it is true that planning, logic and reason have a lot to ...
Views: 890 - From Employee to Business Owner – Taking the Next Step - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Andrew McCombeEvery entrepreneur in the world has been there at some point. Stuck in a job that they are not fond of, dreaming of bigger, better things, and wondering how to make that next crucial step. The trouble is, while you may not like your job (in fact, you may even outright hate it) it does ...
Views: 704 - PRE-PAID LEGAL – THE JURY’S STILL OUT - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Jim Monk & Will Byrd .Pre-Paid Legal is a company that sells individuals something akin to an insurance policy for about $26 a month. You get a number of things for free, such as a will and other basic legal documents that everyone should have. Of course you can do this yourself just by going to any number of ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - Asset Protection Strategies for Boat Owners - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Josh PikeHave you ever wondered why so many private yachts and pleasure boats—in marinas and waterways all over the world—have "Delaware" as their domicile? You’re about to find out why and discover the smart way to buy and own a pleasure craft whether its use is strictly personal or for charter or other ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Small Business: Contingency Planning, 10 Topics for Review - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Richard MagidI see way too often small businesses that are way too dependent on the CEO/owner, and typically overlook the need to have a contingency plan. Whether it’s pushed to the side because it’s not perceived as “mission critical” or whether the owner refuses to face the reality that disaster can ...
Views: 1349 - From Network Marketer To Social Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaThe first rule to a successful Network Marketing business is to add value to people's lives. Without value you become like the other thousand MLMers out there who want nothing more than to sell you. They don't care whether you make it or not, they just care that they make their quota for the ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - How to Succeed in Your Career - and Your Savings Account - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ken Sundheim"Winning the lottery isn't always what it's cracked up to be," Adams comments. "I won the American dream but I lost it, too. It was a very hard fall. It's called rock bottom," says Evelyn Adams a two time lottery winner from the State of New Jersey who, after many thankless nights in Atlantic ...
Views: 1063(3 votes) - Are You Dying To Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaWe have to say, at first, the idea of GlycoNutrients seemed a little far fetched! Everywhere we looked online we saw all these success stories of people who had Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, and even Cancer who claimed that by taking these miracles pills they were cured! They would ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Are People's Judgments Rational And Stable or What? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Hal WechslerAre People’s Judgments Rational And Stable or What? 21st Century Science: If you are a lifelong learner and want a healthy mind-body connection and longevity, you have to consistently and persistently use your brain to keep learning. What does that really mean? How? Did you know up to ...
Views: 1350 - Are People's Judgments Rational And Stable or What? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Hal WechslerAre People’s Judgments Rational And Stable or What? 21st Century Science: If you are a lifelong learner and want a healthy mind-body connection and longevity, you have to consistently and persistently use your brain to keep learning. What does that really mean? How? Did you know up to ...
Views: 1454(3 votes) - 11 Tips to Get Repeat Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldRepeat traffic is the bread and butter of an online business. It’s one thing to get a visitor to your website; it’s another for them to stick around a while, and an even bigger deal for them to return. Why? Not every visitor to your website or blog will join your mailing list on the first ...
Views: 1317(5 votes) - Some Say Email's on the Way Out - Not According to This Consumer Study - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldEmail isn’t new and when it comes to making headlines in marketing newsletters and at industry events, email's not typically at the top of the list. According to a recent study conducted by Social Media Research firm ExactTarget, even without the glitz and glamour, the facts remain: More ...
Views: 1210(5 votes) - Is Anybody Home? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Liz Dennery SandersMany small business owners make the mistake of “if I build it they will come” with their websites. They erroneously believe that once they go “live” with a brochure-style site, clients will swarm like bees to honey. Unfortunately, a static, “look-at-me” site that doesn’t offer any level of ...
Views: 714(3 votes) - 10 Tips to Help You Overcome Blogger Burnout - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldMost bloggers start off strong, full of enthusiasm and more article ideas than they know what to do with. Then at some point reality rears its ugly head and they realize how much time and planning it’s going to take to grow a top-notch blog. Next thing you know you’re feeling like you’ve run ...
Views: 1247(3 votes) - How to Create Websites That Sell - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Denise GriffittsYour business website is essentially your storefront, business card and most significant marketing piece all rolled into one. How it affects your visitors and customers is critical to your success. Provide a memorable experience and customers are sure to return time and time again. And above ...
Views: 1096 - Earn Commissions: How to Find Products and the 5 Best Places to Earn Commission - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jerri PalumboWhen it comes to affiliate marketing, your ability to earn commissions is directly proportionate to where you choose to do business and whether or not you find the best products available. If you are looking into the world of affiliate marketing and uncertain of where to start, this is ...
Views: 843 - Tips on how to Create Popular Backlinks To Your Site - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Diana SamalotMost people who've began to develop an online presence for their business understand the need to interact in a process known as search engine optimization in order to help them obtain visibility. Nonetheless, many still don't realize that a substantial portion of this SEARCH ENGINE ...
Views: 848 - Making It as a Start-Up in Today's Economy - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Ken SundheimThe first year of a business is a sprint. It is a rush to the next year so the survival odds increase and so that the business can flourish. Below, you will find four tips to help your start-up succeed in even the worst economic environments. (1) You Can't Rely On Current Customers and ...
Views: 1002(3 votes) - How to Be Successful in the Service Industry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Camilo KawasWondering how to make your splash in the sea of service providers in the market today? It’s true what they say—it really is all about customer service. Here are some tips to keeping your customers happy and returning for more of the service you provide:Be friendly.Remember that when a customer ...
Views: 859(2 votes) - Making Autoresponders Work For You - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAn autoresponder is an automated message sent in response to either an email or a web form inquiry. It can be something as simple as “Thanks for contacting us!” to a series of ten or more emails sent at specific, pre-determined intervals. At a very basic level, you set up the response in an ...
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