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- Why Fast Action Means Greater Success - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottOnline marketing often times requires that fast action be taken due to the dynamic nature of the internet. In fact it can be argued that taking action very quickly will actually increase the amount of success online you experience. Although this may seem to contradict the need for being ...
Views: 680(2 votes) - 3 Important Areas To Focus On When Growing Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Dingane .Do you have a successful business that you need to grow? The good news is that one of the biggest stumbling blocks is already out of the way and for most aspiring business owners the most difficult thing is to actually create a business that works. Its estimated that 9 out of 10 new businesses ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - The Entrepreneurial Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Young KimI make it a habit to try to come up with new business ideas all the time. I would come up with ideas while watching TV shows, or reading the newspaper, or while talking to a complete stranger. Whenever I walk into a business, I try to see how they operate, and examine their marketing. I then ...
Views: 966(5 votes) - Helping the Unemployed With Free Affiliate Programs - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jeffrey MeadeThe first thing that came to mind is, I had to try to find a way to make money as soon as I could, so I started my research. I knew what ever I had to do was to do it without spending much money, because I did not have much money to work with. Researching My Idea The first thing that came ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - 3 Keys To Build A Successful Online Business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lukas JayakartaDo you wish to discover what the secrets and techniques to building a successful online business are? If you perform, continue to read on and you may find out the three golden keys to building a lucrative and a successful online business that anyone want. Those folks flop in online business ...
Views: 504(2 votes) - One Stop Shop for All Your Purchases in U.S.A - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Stacy WonsThe U.S.A is the one country producing almost everything required by man from agricultural products, engineering goods, heavy and small machinery, all common and luxury goods etc. Innovations and new products come out every day. Quality products conforming to the most rigorous international ...
Views: 476(1 vote) - Simple Ways To Start A Unique Business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Diana SamalotCurrently, we live in a society where many of us dream of being our own boss and develop our own unique business. There are many reasons as to why we may have opted for this path whether we are unhappy in our current career, are looking for a way in which to earn a higher percentage of earnings ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Invention Ideas - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingBeing an Inventor is one of the most profitable business adventures you can take. Most people out there will never attempt to invent something that will ever really make it. Not just any one can develop a product that has never been thought of before, and that's the hard part. The easy part of ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Imagination of Architects - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingArchitecture is one of the most unique professions and one where you can let your imagination come to life. Architects don't think inside the box, but instead design the box itself to their likings. They must have a special gift that most are not given. Architects must foresee something before ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - How to Create Blog on WordPress - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Luigi VelascoBest ways to advertise your blog: Now after the creation of your blog you might be looking to advertise your blog and grab the attention of targeted audience. There are lots of blog advertisement methods you will find on the internet. Following are the important blog advertisement methods ...
Views: 508(1 vote) - Concept Design - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingA concept design is one in which that has not been created, but can be with CAD or Computer Aided Drafting. In most situations a company that needs something designed has a concept design of what they would like to develop, whether it's a design for architecture, or for a mechanical part. In ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Smart Women Plan Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I made a trip to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) here in Los Angeles to renew my driver’s license. I made a smart choice by scheduling an appointment for my renewal rather than “winging it” as a “walk in.” As I approached the DMV in my car, I saw scores of people forming a ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - How Not To Be A Busy Fool - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Andrew HorderThere is a big difference between loving your work, and doing lots of fun things during working time. It’s very easy to get drawn into all number of activities that don’t really contribute to you doing what you love for a living. That might be ‘interesting’ projects that you get invited to ...
Views: 4252(1 vote) - Merchants Without Borders - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Caroline HomethThe new frontier in the bankcard business is international processing and the new buzz word is multi-currency. To be successful in this evolving marketplace, sales professionals need to not only recognize the lingo, they must also know what it means. For example, the word “domestic” can no ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Going Through The Back Door - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithAnybody who knows me well, knows how much I love facebook. It completely levels the playing field. If you are an entrepreneur, you can truly compete with the behemoth businesses when it comes to messaging, building a community and a solid brand, just by becoming a savvy facebook user. But ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Five Mistakes to Avoid When Making Your First Real Estate Investment - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Kurt WellsDiscover 5 Common Mistakes New Investors Make With Their First Purchase 1) Know Your Market: You will need to know what properties are actually selling for. Any of the online databases can give you this information. You can sign up for twenty five to fifty dollars a month. Most of them will ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - Handling Critter Problems for Landlords or There’s a Raccoon in the Attic - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Kurt WellsIf You Own or Manage Rental Properties, Sooner or Later There Will Be a Problem With Critters Inside. Here’s what to Do When the Tenant Calls about a Raccoon inside the House. Unless you come from a long line of hunters and trappers, you are probably going to need some help. Look in the ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Knowing Your Ideal Customer – The Key To Developing Products and Services - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithWomen entrepreneurs care about their customers, and want, more than anything, to provide them with solutions or to help them take advantage of opportunities in their lives. The best way for a woman business owner to serve her customers from a place of true caring and compassion is for her to ...
Views: 512(1 vote) - People Will Always Talk, Do It Anyway - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Dawn BarclayE.E. Cummings once said ‘it takes courage to grow up and be who you really are’. It’s so easy to understand and grasp when you see it written down (like most great quotes) isn’t it? We know its value and ‘truth’ and yet: why do so many of us live each day of our lives waiting for the ...
Views: 2341(1 vote) - Bright insights on Currency investing for beginners - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Jed GauvreauIn the past, Forex investing was only open to overweight pecuniary institutions, like banking companies. And, it was also only offered to large organizations, multi-national companies and large currency sellers. This is because of the large and extremely strict financial requirements the Forex ...
Views: 840(2 votes) - Small Businesses Turn Leads into Sales by Responding Quickly - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartThe key for a small business to turn leads into sales is speed. When people look for information, products, or solutions on the internet, they want instant gratification. If they have to wait for you to send back an email or wait for a phone call from you, you’ve probably already lost them. ...
Views: 8868(2 votes) - Closing the Sale: Big Mistakes that Cause Your Customers to Buy from Someone Else - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartClosing the sale can be one of the trickiest parts of the selling process if you make a few mistakes. You’ve worked really hard to get tons of new people looking at your website and all of those great leads start flowing in. Now the most important part takes place. You have to turn those ...
Views: 9135(4 votes) - What Can A Baseball Player Teach You About Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkRecently, my 23-year-old son helped me to truly understand the question - "How Bad Do You Want It?" He has always, and I mean ALWAYS wanted to be a pitcher in the Major Leagues. However, through his high school and college years he was plagued with injuries and did not get a great deal of ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Keys to Getting Started in Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Kurt WellsThere are Some Basics to Getting Started in Real Estate Investing. Here are Some key Suggestions. Educate Yourself: There are a number of sources you can turn to to get started learning about real estate investing. The first should be your local real estate investors association (R.E.I.A.). ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - How to Save Big Money on Your Next Rehab - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Kurt WellsProven Suggestions to Save You Money on a Rehab Project Plan it out: Many investors, especially newer investors, try to make their house the prettiest one on the block like they see on the tv shows. This will cost you big time. Your goal should be to bring the property up to date, not to gold ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - Do what you love and the money will come! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Andrew HorderWhat a crock of ****! I love sitting around in beachfront bars, sipping a cold beer, occasionally glancing up from some esoteric tome to observe the passing totty. Regrettably, I can’t find a way to “monetize” that. I also love talking to people about their aims and objectives, and asking ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Are You Ready For Self-Unemployment? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Andrew HorderSo, the big opportunity you’ve been waiting for is here – they’re talking about redundancies, nice big severance packages to give you some breathing space while you get your new consultancy business established. You’re great at what you do, an expert in your field, and you’re fed up with ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Building Up Your Endurance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lisa MininniIn high school, I ran on the track team. While I was often placed in the sprinting events, my true passion was long distance. My coach never put me in long distance because I was built with a sprinters body not a long distance one. But I knew that to finish any race involved mental stamina ...
Views: 1179(4 votes) - Why Make Business Hard? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Andrew HorderFor centuries, men have gone into business as an alternative to working for others; they wouldn’t do that if they expected that running a business was really the grind it can sometimes seem these days. I firmly believe that business is not supposed to be as hard as we make it. So What ...
Views: 1239(2 votes) - Marketing Solution, The Golden Rule Has gone Platinum - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Albert MeloAmong the greatest advertising secrets and techniques is that the Golden Rule went Platinum. Regardless of whether you are a Network, Internet, Offline or even what ever you would like to call your self Internet marketer, you tend to be in the people company. You may already know, individuals ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - It’s Going To Take More Than You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karyn PettigrewIt’s an especially vicious trait of entrepreneurs, the need to “do it myself.” Sometimes, it really feels required, “Only I can see my vision...” Or, sometimes we take it on, “Oh, give it to me, by the time you figure it out, I could have it done…” Or, sometimes we don’t trust, “I’ve been ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - ECONOMIC RECOVERY - On Track For 2011? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Stephen FreyThe end of another decade is racing toward us. After your holiday shopping spree and you're checking your list to see who has been naughty or nice. You need to grab an adult beverage, settle into you favorite chair and review the accomplishments of your B.H.A.G.s. This is commonly know as Big ...
Views: 1262(2 votes) - Every Choice has a Consequence! The continuing consequences of the Bernie Madoff disaster! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherDoing presentations on business ethics and fraud prevention, every presentation I begin starts with the statement – “Every choice has a consequence!” No where is this more painfully obvious then the very public unfolding of the consequences begun many years ago by Bernie Madoff. Two years to ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - Goal Setting: The Quickest Way to Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Do you find yourself struggling between setting goals and just living in the present moment? There's a tricky line to walk between the two. If you're constantly focused on the future and your goals, you may be missing out on wonderful moments in the here and now. You may also have blinders ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - 3 Tactics to Improve Squeeze Page Conversions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottHaving a squeeze page that helps you effectively build a list is one of the most important aspects of an online business. The key word here is 'effectively' because you want a page that encourages visitors to join your opt-in list and not one that drives people away! Once somebody leaves their ...
Views: 706(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Success as an Online Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe steps to success when starting an online business always begins in the form of some type of inspiration from which everything evolves or develops. Being inspired is one thing however, it is what is done with the inspiration that separates the successful business entrepreneur from the ...
Views: 794(2 votes) - The Simple Question that Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichRest and be thankful. William Wordsworth Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different. Katherine Mansfield If the only prayer you say in your life is "thank you," that would suffice. Meister Eckhart This weekend I ...
Views: 1493(2 votes) - How To Make Money From Your Home Business in 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Schelli Whitehouse2010 Is Behind Us Now that 2010 has come and gone, millions of home-based entrepreneurs are breathing a great big sigh of relief. 2008 through 2010 has been difficult for businesses of all sizes due to customers necessarily tightening their wallets. But 2011 (can I get a hallelujah? ) offers ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Compounding success - 1 step a time - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Odette LaurieOne step. Two step. Three step more. Get what I am trying to say? One STEP at a time. It’s called the Compound Effect. The compound effect is based on this simple idea; slow and steady wins the race. It’s the principle by which you will reap huge rewards through a series of small and smart ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - 101 Marketing Strategies Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Shonda Miles51. Write articles and submit to top 10 article directories. 52. Get a blog. Submit it to blog directories. Make at least 3 post daily if not 10 times a week. 53. Join a Web ring with a specific topic. 54. Answer questions on Yahoo Answers. 55. Submit RSS Feeds to top directories. 56. Start ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - 101 Marketing Strategies Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Shonda Miles1. Write a book/booklet/whitepaper 2. Remember the customer is always right. 3. Determine what you want your marketing to accomplish for your business ? 4. Measure your Marketing efforts. Where are you getting the most bang for your buck? 5. Get a website if you don’t have one. Make sure ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - How important is a Logo design for Small Businesses? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Claudia WinifredThings are always a bit difficult at the start of any project or task. There are several challenges that one has to face and over come in order to move ahead with dignity. Starting up a new business and coping well with all its challenges has always been a complex chapter to understand. In the ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Top 10 Entrepreneur Trends for 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.1. Small is better. There's been a fundamental cultural change toward small business. Many of those who became unemployed have taken control of their own destiny by creating their own work and boosting local economies. Being small allows for customized, quality customer service which ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - It’s a Jungle Out There - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Michael JohnsonWhoever coined the phrase, “It’s a jungle out there!” must have been a sales rep. Why? Because some days you’ll encounter more difficult customers than there are animals in the jungle. When hacking your way through the dense underbrush to get to the sale, the trick is to stay cool, calm and in ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - The Lost Art of Plain Speaking - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Michael Johnson"Big words don't equal a bigger brain, intelligent people who are confident in their message and passionate about what they do don't need obscure language to communicate," writes John McFerran. This simple truth is widely ignored even though studies show that sales and marketing pitches ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Cash Gifting Marketing-Cash gifting Marketing Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Frank PoretaCash King Frank Poretta, Leading The Wise To Wealth Cash gifting marketing is the most crucial part of of cash gifting or any activity for that matter, if you don't know how to market you're wasting your time and money. Cash gifting marketing can be done in many ways still the best way that ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - The Most Important Thing I Did - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Suzanne EvansIn person is the fastest path to success. When you can look someone in the eye, connect with them, and share your gifts nothing else compares. In this world of technology, gadgets, and high-tech the pendulum is swinging back to face-to-face relationship based marketing. And the best way to ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Cash Gifting Marketing-Cash Gifting Marketing For SUCCESS - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Frank PoretaCash King Frank Poretta, Leading The Wise To Wealth Cash gifting marketing is the most important part of cash gifting or any business for that matter, if you don’t know how to market you’re wasting your time and money. Cash gifting marketing can be done in many ways however the best way that ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - 4 Free or Low Cost Methods To Advertise Your Online Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Russell MorrisAlthough traditional offline businesses differ from online businesses, whether it's a make money online network or affiliate opportunity or online store fronts, it is becoming more and more vital to receive online exposure. Google and other search engines are the new Yellow Pages. When was ...
Views: 2389(1 vote) - Analyze Your Need for a Document Management - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Resource NationHaving a successful business means being willing to protect what it is you have. There are many different ways in which you will need to protect your business. You will need to protect your business from the other businesses looking to encroach on your territory. You will also need to make sure ...
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