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- 6 Great Reasons To Attend Business Seminars - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeNo matter what you do in life, it is important that you never stop learning new things. This is especially true if you are a business owner. Trends are constantly changing. Technology changes almost every day, or at least it seems that way. If you don't keep up with the times and keep on ...
Views: 4969 - To Start a Business, Start Working on These Traits - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Ken Sundheim(1) Entrepreneurs Know Customer Service - The Basis Of Good Sales Entrepreneurs, among many other skills, are tremendous when it comes to sales and customer service. Since sales is simply good customer service combined with acute knowledge of their business, the hardest working entrepreneurs ...
Views: 941(3 votes) - 5 Superb Ways to Bust Your Business Blues - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen you are an entrepreneur, don't expect everything to always be peaches and cream. There are many wonderful things about business ownership, but there are all kinds of downfalls too, and you just have to ride them out. There are going to be days when you feel like everything is just too ...
Views: 489 - 5 reasons why being passionate will make you a great entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeAnyone who wants to be an entrepreneur needs to have certain traits or they are never going to get anywhere with their business. Some people are born with these traits, others must learn and practice until these traits are like second nature to them. One of the most necessary traits is a passion ...
Views: 605 - 5 Reasons Why Being Passionate Will Make You a Star Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere are a few traits that one must have in order to be truly successful, both in life and in the business world. Some of these traits we are all born with. Others we have to learn and work on. One of the traits that is especially important is passion, especially when it comes to operating your ...
Views: 2073 - 5 Pointers To Peep Into The Life Of An Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeOne of the funny things about being an entrepreneur is that you start your own business to get away from the daily grind of your old job, only to find that you are working a whole lot harder than ever to be a success. Thank goodness being an entrepreneur can be such a rewarding thing for so many ...
Views: 501 - A Home-based Business Can Consume You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cindy HartmanWhen people hear I am a home-based business owner, their first comment is usually a funny remark about working in my pink fuzzy slippers (actually, they’re purple). I must confess, many winter days would find this to be a true statement. Coming from the corporate environment, there has been a ...
Views: 1205 - Fierce, Fabulous & Fearless - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostNow Is The Time To Build Extreme Confidence and Become the Unstoppable, Unbreakable & Unshakeable Female Entrepreneur You were Born to Be… What has been stopping you? Think of all the things you haven't done YET. Have you let self doubt, fear and lack of self-confidence hold you back from ...
Views: 1334 - Pimp Your Colors- Pimp Your Brand - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiFirst of all- Happy V Day readers! Pink and Red are the colors of the day, and tell me... what sort of images do they invoke to you? Think about that as you read, and be sure to drop your comments in the comment section below. Do you feel all warm and love-y and well... Valentine-y? ...
Views: 1075 - 4 Entrepreneurial Skills That Will Help To Ensure Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeNot everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, but anyone who has an interest in being their own boss definitely needs to at least give it a try. After all, one never knows what they are good at until they try. Of course, there are certain skills that are important for entrepreneurs to possess. ...
Views: 761 - CGW Publishing Provides The Answers To Author's Questions About Today's Publishing Industry - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Christopher GreenawayMore and more people are turning to publishing to capture knowledge and expertise, using a book to build business credibility. But how can authors get their books to market without being ripped off by publishers who charge outrageous set up fees? In the past ten years, the publishing industry ...
Views: 1643 - Technology and the Small Business - The Reality Check! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonI went into business at the time when email way making its way into the thrust to improve efficiency. This was not an “upgrade” situation, it was a big change. Email has made cables, faxes, telephone calls and such prior scientific advancements in communication dwindle in importance, especially ...
Views: 1044 - 6 Things to Contemplate Before Venturing into Your Small Business - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonIf you do not inherit a business, you will have challenges building one. So, are you ready to take on the challenge of starting a business? Consider the following pointers and questions. 1. Think about whether you want to work for yourself. Do you enjoy being the boss? Or do you feel more ...
Views: 1615 - The Magic of Awareness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonChristopher Columbus is accredited with the discovery that the world is round, not flat, as can be assumed by being at any one place. It was in the same era that ideas were being strongly put forwards that the earth revolves around the sun and not the other way, as was accepted and strongly ...
Views: 1263(3 votes) - The Solution is in the Problem - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Young KimOne of my clients came to me with the goal of trying to get into the craft business. For now, let’s call him Dale. Like many entrepreneurial artists, Dale had a day job, and he was trying to build his craft business during his spare time. One of the first questions I asked him was whether he ...
Views: 977(6 votes) - Home-based Businesses - Sometimes It Is Hard to Get to Work - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Cindy HartmanHave you heard about the kids who live across the street from the school and are always running in as the bell rings? Or about the employee who lives just around the corner and is always the last to arrive each morning? Strangely enough, the same can be true for an entrepreneur who has chosen ...
Views: 1216 - What does "Lifestyle" Business Mean to You? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Marquita HeraldThe other day I came across a blog post about the term “Lifestyle” business. The writer asked readers to comment on whether they felt having their business referred to as “Lifestyle” would be an insult. I must admit I was stunned at the level of emotion displayed in the responses, with the ...
Views: 1896(6 votes) - What Makes You Special? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe are all unique, we are all special, but do we act that way when we are talking about our business? What are you doing to differentiate yourself from the other people in your expertise or field? How do you stand out from the other coaches, speakers, practitioners, healers, counselors, and ...
Views: 1816(5 votes) - Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Career Fortune - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceIs apprehension preventing you from becoming a successful businessperson? Understand where your anxiety is coming from - and find out how to overcome it. What's holding you back from business achievement? Is it a lack of skill to do something profitable and worthwhile? I doubt it. Chances ...
Views: 2258 - Customer Loyalty and the Art of War - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Young KimMy father can’t stop thinking about business. It’s as if he believes that his business would collapse if he stopped crunching the numbers. To my father, there is no such thing as a part time entrepreneur. To my father, a casual relationship to his business doesn’t make sense to him. My father is ...
Views: 741(7 votes) - By Any Means Necessary - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Young KimI come from a family that believes that if you can’t find a hammer, use a rock. If you can’t find a rock, use your shoe. Because my parents grew up poor, they believe in the idea of making do with what you have instead of complaining about what you don’t have. My entire family lives by this ...
Views: 1292(13 votes) - Value of Private Wealth Management in Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from soniya rastogiNowadays, wealth management can be very effective for anyone, as it helps in deciding some of the most essential things in life, analyzing them and then planning to turn hopes and dreams into reality. It is almost a complete approach to manage finances which allows protecting, growing and ...
Views: 658 - 10 Richest Canadian Billionaires - Find Out How They Got So Rich - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from GlobalBX .comCanadian Billionaires - Who are the Richest People in Canada? Almost all annual listings of the world's richest people mention the same names year after year. On the top of these lists you will find Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. Although the lists are generally accurate, you will often ...
Views: 1040 - Convert videos for ipad - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cary BezyakSince the iPad has become the most popular multi-media gaget, the need for an iPad video Converter has become a necessity. iPadders have been clamoring for a video converting software to support media formats so that you can enjoy DVD, music and video clips on their iPad. In this article I ...
Views: 763 - How To Gain Trust When Starting A Network Marketing Business - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Diana SamalotWe have all seen network marketing promoted as a turnkey business online opportunity and we know the concept behind it all. As the Internet is such a great communications medium it is now easier than ever to interact with and potentially do business with people from all over the planet. But, ...
Views: 684 - Fear Is a Key Driver of Success - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Ayrton Senna, the great Brazilian Gran Prix driver, once famously was quoted: “To survive Gran Prix racing, you need to be afraid. Fear is an important feeling. It helps you to race longer and live longer”. Fear is an element that each of us face in different ways, and at ...
Views: 2710 - ***Do You Let Your Prospects Toe-Dip? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Heather DominickTo every new potential, your business is like a lake on a nice summer day…the idea seems like a good one, but plunging in could be a shock to the system.. That is why it is important to have a way for you potential clients to dip their toe in the water of your business. From the toe-dip ...
Views: 1376(5 votes) - ***The #1 Secret to Actualize Your Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m sure you’ve heard of the Law of Attraction, yes? “Thoughts become things” is a popular saying today. But here’s the thing … this is especially true for those of us with heart-centered businesses. You as a conscious business owner must be aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions and use ...
Views: 1711(25 votes) - Are You Truly Committed To Your Work? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Sue PainterThis week we celebrate the birthday of one of the world's most famous authors. Charles Dickens was born in 1812, growing up and writing during England's Victorian era. The characters he created remain some of the most familiar literary characters in the world. I've been thinking about ...
Views: 1320 - Key Rules To Getting Your Website Noticed - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Diana SamalotWe all understand that conventional methods of advertising and marketing are not as effective as they used to be. For example, the Yellow Page telephone directories are not nearly as prominent as they once were. You are more likely to find them propping up a monitor on a home office desk, ...
Views: 852 - Bringing In the Experts: Saving Time and Money, and Reaching Goals Faster - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithBecause many women business owners are solopreneurs, they often learn the ins and outs of business ownership on their own. They may not recognize what is possible for themselves or for their businesses because they haven’t had the experience or exposure. The good news is that it is possible for ...
Views: 422 - Hollywood, Jimmy Kimmel, and Freemasonry - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Gregory StewartThe Neoclassical El Capitan Entertainment Center began life in 1921 as a Masonic temple. These three things have no apparent connection but are actually intricately tied together in the legacy that is Hollywood. I want to preface this by saying that my local lodge is #355, (formerly) ...
Views: 4432 - Difference Between VPS and Cloud Server Hosting : A Must to know info. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Stanley JonesVPS has been one of the widely used and highly acclaimed technologies in the industry of web hosting. Its only due to the providers who offer affordable solutions and hence enable enterprises to cut down their expenditures. What the hosting provider does is, using a virtualization technique, a ...
Views: 724 - Would you buy a car from this man? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopHere's an example situation - one which I know has been happening around and about of late: A carpentry business employs tradesmen carpenters. The boss tells his tradesmen that they would be better off as contractors to the business because they can charge a higher hourly rate than he ...
Views: 1622 - This Mistake Could Cost you BIG Bucks - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxAll too often, us small-business owners allow our web designers, marketing firm and business coaches to be in control of our business details. What do I mean by this? Here is a story that will give you a clear picture ... Yesterday morning I woke up and had a distinct feeling in my gut ...
Views: 856 - How Can Successful Forex Trading Strategies Can Make You More Money? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from J. MahoneyForex relates to overseas trade and it is the trading which goes on involving overseas currencies. To be capable to be prosperous at Forex trading, you need considerable Forex trading knowledge. However, just getting all the Forex trading knowledge on earth is not going to assist you in ...
Views: 1169 - CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS – EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hugh StewartPeople can be fickle customers; they may go where the deal is, if their primary mode of differentiating a product or service is price. For example, when you shop for everyday items at a grocery store that does not “wow” you, you may gladly go somewhere else if you can get the same goods at a ...
Views: 1035 - Follow Trending Topics With Twitter Tools - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from David PerdewTwitter has become the go-to place to learn what is trending, an important consideration for any business. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you need to know what people are thinking and talking about. Find out more about trending topics at trending topics. Here are seven Twitter ...
Views: 1870 - Y is for Yo Sushi - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Helen DowlingWell, this article isn’t exactly about Yo Sushi! It’s about the fact that if you pay attention to the big companies around you, it’s very likely that you’ll find ideas that you can apply to your own business. Remember, big companies can afford to do things – they can afford to hire the best ...
Views: 873(3 votes) - Lifetime Massive Profits May be worth It - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Cary HansenI personallyhave constantlydesired astructure of a productwhich can do the jobhow lifetime massive profits does. Inever thought anything at alllike this canreally exist though, everything looks too surreal. I personally don’t continue to truly understand how it works though I can tell the end ...
Views: 559 - 5 Tips When Selling A Business - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Andrew RogersonA business that is available for sale is often handled like selling a residential property or house - except they are totally different. In some states in the United States, for a professional third party or a broker to represent the seller of the house they are required to have a real estate ...
Views: 1226 - What Makes A Great MLM Opportunity? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Jonathon KoschinskaDepending on your experience, you may not be familiar witht he term Multi Level Marketing or MLM. In general, the term suggests that a sort of recruitment process is used in selling someone to be a part of a specific networking organization. In building a large team, they can thereby increase ...
Views: 478 - Intuition in Business: Trust Your Gut; It is More Insightful Than You (Can) Think - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Valencia RayIntuition is helpful in business success on several levels, not to mention its usefulness in everyday living. It can help you with innovation, hiring, and even choosing your ideal clients or whom you should take on as a client. It is being studied more in science and this is a great idea – ...
Views: 849 - Solve the Right Problems - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Young KimTired of having to carry around a bottle of ink just to sign legal documents, W. B. Purvis invented the fountain pen. He didn’t shop around for a solution; he invented the solution. The solution was in the problem itself: the body of the pen became the vessel in which to carry the ink. In almost ...
Views: 1146(6 votes) - DELEGATION: The Vital Role of Systems in Delegation - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Hugh StewartDELEGATION: The Vital Role of Systems in Delegation Posted by Hugh on January 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment Some entrepreneurs struggle with delegation because they have become accustomed to doing almost everything themselves, and some because they do not have a clear enough idea of exactly ...
Views: 1033(4 votes) - Stop Selling and Grow Your Accounting Practice - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeDeveloping better selling skills is not necessarily the path to more sales. In fact, often it is not the most direct route to greater revenues or profits. Yet so many small business owners turn to this as a panacea for low sales figures. Let me tell you a story so I can illustrate my point. I ...
Views: 2678(5 votes) - The Online Marketing Revolution Is Here! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Steven Schmeltzle"Stop pushing your message out and start pulling your customers in" - Inbound Marketing The Yellow Pages, as a traditional method of finding products and services, is dying. You can no longer simply insert your name and number into the big yellow book and wait for the phone to start ringing. ...
Views: 814 - Backup! Just Do It! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Ellen WilliamsI received a phone call this week from a potential client. She found my name on the Peachtree.com website, and as with most people who call from there, she was having a problem. Her name was Jane and the first thing she said was, “Someone deleted all my 2010 invoices!” Now, the only way to ...
Views: 1025 - Are You Speaking Their Language? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often have you traveled to a location where you just didn't speak the local language? Where you didn't understand what was being said to or around you? How did that make you feel? Did you have a sense of connection? Or was it something else? Maybe you were visiting a foreign country, maybe ...
Views: 1585 - ***The ONE Tool You Must Have To Manifest Business Abundance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Heather DominickSetting clear intentions for your business is the opportunity to take full responsibility for creating your business the way you really want it to be. When you set an intention, you first get very clear about you desire, and then you ask for guidance by being willing to partner with the divine ...
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