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- Best of the Janes: Getting the Most Out of Masterminding - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithAlthough each type of female entrepreneur will find a masterminding group and situation that meets her unique needs and desires, every entrepreneur should carefully consider several topics when creating or joining a mastermind group, to ensure she receives the maximum benefit. 1. Create ...
Views: 499(1 vote) - Would you like to Learn Forex Trading Online? Here's the Basics... - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Forex Robot ArenaOnline currency exchange or forex trading is sprouting like wildfire. It draws in a huge number of newcomers who want to produce more money from home. Mainly they have observed advertisements concerning the quantity of income that may be earned in this trillion dollar marketplace. But what is ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Pareto Must Have Been a Golfer! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jack SimsAfter making careers out of all my passions: Business Growth, Branding, Marketing and golf, I’ve come to notice a lot of gob-smacking parallels between them. Whether you’re taking a crucial golf shot or an important business decision the same principles that make us winners in sport are the ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - The Fine Art of the Handshake - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Michael JohnsonYour handshake says a lot about you. It can convey confidence, warmth, and honesty, or it can signal weakness, uncertainty, and disinterest. Either way, it sends a subtle yet powerful message about who you are, that is not lost on prospective buyers. Use these pointers to make sure your ...
Views: 2363(7 votes) - Get Customers without Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from helen aldinEver wondered how many Internet Marketers get customers without paying an arm and a leg to get customers via Pay-Per-Click on Google, Facebook Ads, or some other wallet-sucking idea. The truth is, there are 3 easy ways to get customers without paying 1 cent for advertising or lead generation ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - The Best FREE Marketing You Can Do Online – Forum Marketing! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from helen aldinMarketing. It’s a term most entrepreneurs think involves hours of time, hundreds (or thousands) of dollars, and a complicated matrix of intricate strategies, tricks, and networking. But what if you could attract all of the eyes you wanted, without opening your wallet EVEN ONCE to a crowd ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - Work Burnout - Are You In Danger? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigAre You in Danger of Burnout? If you are a business owner or an employee, the holidays can be overly busy times. You feel the responsibility to your customers and clients. Added personal responsibilities for extra time needed to get gifts, attend social events can make you feel like you are ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Article Marketing Service - Your Best Shot at Earning Decent Money from Home - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Sean MizeMore and more people are now thinking about making money from home. People I have talked to entertain this idea because they’ve grown tired of the office politics and they no longer find driving everyday to and from their office exciting. Most of them also want to finally have control over their ...
Views: 1413(7 votes) - Uncover the Hidden Profits in your Business Today - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Lorraine FernandesWhere are the hidden Profits in your business? 15 years of assisting businesses with their sales and marketing strategy has led me to the discovery of these hidden gems, when you uncover each one you reveal the true potential for exponential growth in sales. Lets uncover them together ...
Views: 870(3 votes) - Year-End Business Review: Check up on Your Business Results and Double Your Profits In the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Sue ClementHow has business been this past year? If you want to do better (or EVEN better) in 2013, it's time to do that dreaded task: the year-end business check-up. Like a physical, the year-end check-up goes over every detail of your business to find out if everything is in order, and how well ...
Views: 940(5 votes) - INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study of the Sony Corporation’s PlayStation by Intrapreneur (Corporate Entrepreneur) Ken Kutaragi - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerINTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study of the Sony Corporation’s PlayStation by Super Intrapreneur (Corporate Entrepreneur)Ken Kutaragi This is an article about an Intrapreneurial (corporate entrepreneurial) creation of the Sony PlayStation by persistent and driven intrapreneur Ken Kutaragi, who’s ...
Views: 9250(102 votes) - Are You Telling the Truth? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Suzanne EvansMany of you are lying to yourself. You have been for a while. Don't get huffy — you know it's true and it isn't intentional, but it is happening. I see it day after day after day. Usually it shows up in the form of: * Unfulfilled promises * Commitments not kept * "Things ...
Views: 851(3 votes) - 5 Tips to Work Less and Earn More - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Lisa MininniDoes it seem impossible to work less and earn more? In order to get more done, it has probably been ingrained that you need to invest more time. You might have even gotten into a habit of working 12 or more hours a day, perhaps because you think you’ll be viewed as more accomplished than your ...
Views: 1614(8 votes) - If you think your strategic planning is finished, so is your business! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Jack SimsI’ve been lucky enough to indulge two passions to forge my career: marketing and golf. I’ve come to notice some striking parallels between them: the same thought processes that make us winners in sport are the same ones that can help us win in business. Winning shots start with ...
Views: 1035(4 votes) - It's not how much you want, but how much you want it! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Jack SimsSince you’re reading this you’re probably looking for ways to grow your business, right? Well let me save you some time by sharing a painful little truth I’ve come to know after 30 years’ developing the world’s top brands. For every 100 of you reading this sentence right now, there’s only one, ...
Views: 1166(6 votes) - Article Submission Tips - Guidelines for Beginners - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Sean MizeThere’s no doubt about it; submitting articles to directories is one of the best ways to increase the popularity of your website and to increase your sales and profit. In this article, I wish to share with you some important guidelines to keep in mind when distributing your articles online. ...
Views: 1779(7 votes) - Masterminding: Two Types of Female Entrepreneurs Reap the Rewards - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithStarting or joining a mastermind group can provide female entrepreneurs with support, resources and accountability. It’s important for business owners to find a mastermind group that meets their specific needs and desires. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, first defined the ...
Views: 546(4 votes) - What are the 3 Important Steps for an Entrepreneurial Endeavor - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from CBS PlansWhen deciding to go through with a new business venture, there are several factors and a needed in-depth analysis that helps bring the entrepreneur to the decision if their venture is practical and feasible. There are millions of articles, blogs, and resources on the most important steps in ...
Views: 2745(4 votes) - Essential Business Characteristics for the Home Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Chris JenkinsonIn order for you to become a successful entrepreneur there are a number of crucial business characteristics that you will need. Although some of these can be learned as you go, possessing the motivation and drive to get your business up and running is essential from the start. 1. Belief in ...
Views: 979(3 votes) - Are you a Hobbyist, or a Business Owner? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Melinda CohanDo you even know? Do you even realize how this one, single insight can impact the level of success you have in your business and with your coaching? If you don’t know this answer or don’t even realize the importance of this distinction, then you may be hitting upper limits of your level of ...
Views: 566(3 votes) - Entrepreneurs today, choosing a co-founder and working from home - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Javier IdeamiToday more than ever entrepreneurs begin their first steps at home, taking advantage of the incredible possibilities that technology offers us these days. What traditionally were areas that needed the specialized contribution of specific individuals or groups (such as marketing, distribution ...
Views: 1024(3 votes) - How to Gesture And Double Your Communicating Skills - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Gesture And Double Your Communication Skills Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension) without sounding like a dominating school teacher? If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot happier than if he says the results ...
Views: 2089(8 votes) - The Top Ten Mistakes that Entrepreneurs Make when trying to Generate New Leads And How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Doug StaneartSmall Businesses are always looking for new lead generation ideas, but many of the things that entrepreneurs do before they even make their first cold call or before they attend their first business card exchange practicaly ensure that they actually fail in the Lead Generation department. Folks ...
Views: 8398(4 votes) - Small Business Lead Generation – Pay-Per-Click Advertising - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Doug StaneartSmall business lead generation using pay-per-click ads can be very challenging. In fact, paying for leads can either make you really rich or drive you out of business. Google makes a ton of money every year from pay-per-click ads. Most of the money that they make from these ads did not generate ...
Views: 8345(2 votes) - Small Business Lead Generation – Why Spamming and Cold Calling Does Not Work - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Doug StaneartEvery small business is the proverbial Needle in the Haystack, so small business lead generation is critical to an entrepreneur’s survival and the growth of his/her small business. The thing that most entrepreneurs forget, though, is that it is a lot easier to turn a prospect or lead into a ...
Views: 8215(2 votes) - The 3 Rules of a Thriving Business - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkSo, you've built your practice, you've set up your business and you've hit a plateau. You can't seem to attract any more clients and all potential clients you attract don't seem to have the money, time or energy to invest in your services right now. You're frustrated, you don't know where to ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - Year End Checklist for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhen you think of the end of the year, what do you think of? Most small business owners think of taxes. It’s not only a good time to analyze, but also plan ahead for the next year. Since I developed a business blueprint complete with identified metrics, it’s easy to see how I’ve done ...
Views: 1465(6 votes) - Second Step Of Success: Your Passion Becomes Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Marcella BellSo many people see themselves as entrepreneurs, so they look into various businesses they believe would help them to achieve this goal. They get into the business of their choice only to realize that the business they chose was not something they were really passionate about, but because they ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - The quick way to make money that they don’t want you to know about - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Joe SmithWhat Exactly Is Fortune 2x2? The web is abuzz with the news of the release of the brand new multi-Level marketing (MLM) company, Fortune 2x2. This MLM program can help thousands of people change their financial future due to its revolutionary cycler program. What's more , it has a completely ...
Views: 714(2 votes) - Powerful Tips That Will Help You Let Go of Perfectionism on Facebook - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Betty JonesToday more than ever entrepreneurs are spending plenty of time working on Facebook friending and messaging for hour and hours each day. And often, when connecting and engaging with new friends, building your list, client and business attraction there can be an unmistakable habit or a pattern of ...
Views: 998(5 votes) - Powerful Tips That Will Help You Let Go of Perfectionism on Facebook - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Betty JonesToday more than ever entrepreneurs are spending plenty of time working on Facebook friending and messaging for hour and hours each day. And often, when connecting and engaging with new friends, building your list, client and business attraction there can be an unmistakable habit or a pattern of ...
Views: 1014(5 votes) - Have You Got “Junk” in Your Facebook Trunk? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Betty JonesI share the concept with my coaching clients that our online presence on Facebook is like the show called, “The Antiques Roadshow.” On that show all kinds of people, from every age and background possible would stand around for hours to have their cherished possession that had been laying around ...
Views: 984(5 votes) - Why It's Time To "Take Another Look" At Network Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Mark LumpkinsIt's times like these that millionaires are made, when industries shift and commerce evolves. The creative, fearless entrepreneur will thrive by recognizing needs in the marketplace and capitalizing on them. Right now there are new markets being created in the areas of green power, health and ...
Views: 912(3 votes) - Down and Dirty- Creating a Marketing Plan that Works - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Darrell MorrisWouldn’t it be great if you could follow the Field of Dreams approach to business? What do I mean by that? I mean simply open the doors of your business, then sit back and wait for the people to come. Unfortunately, it’s not a very realistic approach to doing business for most entrepreneurs. ...
Views: 1016(3 votes) - Standing Out in the Crowd - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Darrell MorrisStanding out in a crowd may not be the goal of most individuals, but in the realm of business, it is the goal. The ability to make your business stand out amongst a sea of competitors can often prove frustrating. However, if you truly want your business to survive and thrive you need to be ...
Views: 1146(3 votes) - V is for (ad)Vantages - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Helen DowlingIn business, one of your key roles is to spot opportunities that can give you the advantage and help you stay ahead of the competition. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell what these opportunities are as they’re not always obvious, but it’s important that you’re aware of them rather than letting ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Building Websites Easily. You Really Can Do This - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Fernanda PowersNo matter what type of business you own, you definitely need a website--or several websites. More and more people each day are turning to the Internet to find what they need, which means having a strong online presence is critical to the well being of your business. It is very difficult, if not ...
Views: 533(1 vote) - Smart Women Know Success Leaves Clues - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever wondered what the real secret to success is? Do you ever read articles about women entrepreneurs who’ve accomplished their dreams and think, “Now how did she do that?” I know I have. I’m always in search of better, more effective ways to achieve my goals both personally and ...
Views: 1153(6 votes) - 5-Keys to Successful Goal Setting - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Carrie GreeneWouldn’t it be great if we could do it all? Imagine never having to think about having the time or resources necessary to do a project because you had all the time and resources in the world. Wishful thinking huh? The truth is that you don’t have infinite access to time or resources. There ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - The 12 Hidden Crises of Entrepreneurial Women - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Kathy CaprinoSeveral years ago I conducted a yearlong research study with over 100 working women across the country about professional crises in women and how we can reclaim our lives to overcome them. I was astounded by the findings, and felt they were so universal and important for women, I wrote a book ...
Views: 1169(2 votes) - FIVE SERPENTS GUARDING SUCCESS - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Dominique EdmondEvery man and woman who is in search of success in any area of his or her life can attest that success is not easy to come by. In fact, success is only awarded to the brave, strong, committed, and courageous; therefore, success is guarded by five serpents to ensure that only the most worthy of ...
Views: 892(2 votes) - Practical Spirituality and the Attainment of Wealth - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from John GilmoreEveryone has to start somewhere and not everything will go the way they plan. The most necessary element for success is that a person not discouraged by the initial failures. Most people who have claimed to have “made it” in life will also be the first to admit that they had many failures along ...
Views: 1365(5 votes) - Network Marketing 101 - Follow Up - Two Key Questions - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Steve ReedWith more than 25 years in the Network Marketing world, I’ve learned a lot of things to do and not do while recruiting different individuals. I’ve learned that I shouldn’t be a motor mouth and tell my prospects everything I experience in 5 minutes or until they tell me to “shut up”. I’ve ...
Views: 755(3 votes) - 5 Steps to Transform Overwhelm Into Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Carolyn EllisSome of the greatest challenges our society faces today is overwhelm and distraction. It seems like most of us suffer from an inability to maintain our attention and focus on getting our dreams and goals across the finish line. In Part 1 “5 Ways Spiritual Overload Syndrome Sabotages Your ...
Views: 2860(3 votes) - Obama's Custom Social Network - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Jerry NihenThe recent years have seen a lot of entrepreneurs moving to online platforms to grow their business. Specifically, by using social media websites to establish a profile and brand for their company online. The importance of using social networking sites has become apparent to business owners, but ...
Views: 817(5 votes) - Improving a Business Through Masterminding - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a female entrepreneur is ready to take her business to the next level, getting there may be as simple as creating or joining a mastermind group. Originally defined by businessman Napoleon Hill as a “coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, ...
Views: 535(4 votes) - Create Wealth by Being a Team Player - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Dave KanofskyIf you are like me, one of those people who enjoys searching for different ways to earn or make money online, you've probably come across a number of sites looking for people to work together as a team in order to be successful. Matrix programs are just one example of the team approach .The ...
Views: 1294(5 votes) - The Top Four Proven SEO Tips for Your WordPress Blog - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyI think by now everyone knows that Wordpress is by far the most popular self-hosted blogging platform around, with over ten million different users employing the platform as their blog back-end of choice. Wordpress offers such a huge range of features, customization options, and controls, it is ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - How a business transition plan enhances selling your business - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Andrew RogersonA transition plan that allows the business owner to sell the business for the highest price possible in the shortest amount of time to the most qualified buyer is generally the top of the wish list for most business owners. Because the business owner lives and breathes their business they ...
Views: 1117(6 votes) - What Makes a Great Business Coach? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Shawn BrodofBusiness owners tend to harbor a feeling that they live on an island due to the nature and number of roles and responsibilities that they must fill within their organization. A great business coach acts as a bridge for their clients. Rather than “a bridge to no where”, a great business coach ...
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