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- Technology In Your Pocket - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from CBS PlansToday's entrepreneur is much different from those of the past. Years ago an entrepreneur worked tirelessly on seemingly endless tasks such as ledger books and inventory. Today's entrepreneur is all about efficiency and technology. Why count inventory when we have barcode scanners, why keep ...
Views: 748(7 votes) - A Hidden Key to Growth - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Lisa MininniThe path to growth is often not a course in adding or obtaining something, but of removal or letting go. We’re bombarded every day to produce, expand and accumulate more. All of this has its place; however, it’s opposite - learning to let go - is a hidden key to growing personally and ...
Views: 1422(8 votes) - Tips for Starting your Home-Based Service Business - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Denise GriffittsThe current trend is towards more home-based businesses. They require lower overhead and startup money making them easier for entrepreneurs with limited funds. If you are thinking about starting a home-based service business, here are a few tips for getting started on the right foot. What is ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - This Almost Ruined Me - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Suzanne EvansI had this delusion that there was a finish line in business. I had thought that I would hustle, build my reputation, fill my practice, fill my bank account, and watch it start to go on auto pilot. Ah — nope. Now, don't get me wrong. We have systematized and automated much in my business, ...
Views: 878(3 votes) - The Value of A Buck…A Hundred Pennies - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Schelli WhitehouseWhat exactly is the ‘value of a buck’? Let’s see… the buck would be 100 pennies, right? Or maybe not. I’m sure we could inspire a fairly in-depth conversation around this topic but the truth is; the value of a buck is whatever we assign to it. Let us examine the ‘values’ side for a minute ...
Views: 925(3 votes) - How To Finish Up 2010 Strong – Or Not At All - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Kris CavanaughThe final weeks are upon us for 2010, and many people are left wondering how much of a shift for improvement they made over 2009. Here are just a few questions you can ask yourself in order to gauge your response… * Was 2010 the year you broke through major barriers that previously held ...
Views: 1201(3 votes) - Part I -- Highly Effective Ways to Build Wealth Online - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Selina BrantleyAs much as you would like to believe that there is an easy and super fast way to build your wealth online, I'm sure, through that belief, you have been disappointed and frustrated at what you find on the Internet today. I know I have. Although I have over 20 years of marketing experience on and ...
Views: 1132(3 votes) - Cultural and Religious Differences in a Business Partnership - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithCulture and Religion can be deeply rooted in an entrepreneur – and because of the potential significance of these two aspects of a person’s being, prospective partners should discuss whether their cultural and/or religious differences can make working together a difficult – or maybe even an ...
Views: 584(3 votes) - Make Money Online by Branding Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Dave KanofskyI really enjoy starting discussions and replying to the posts in various forums online. If you were to ask me for my opinion as to which question seems to appear the most within the make money online forums I would have to say it is, "How do I get more referrals to my website or blog"? Typical ...
Views: 1172(3 votes) - Franchise vs Start-Up's - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from CBS PlansHere at Coastal Business Strategies, we have several customers who face the decision to start a business using a franchise or to pursue their own business venture with a start-up. There are pros and cons of each with several discussions on the Internet that weigh in on the subject of which is ...
Views: 1082(3 votes) - Top Reasons To Get a Small Business Appraisal - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from ray haiberAs a professional small Business Broker I am occasionally asked by some small business owners when and what are the appropriate times or reasons to have a formal business valuation or appraisal performed. Although I can often give small business owners a general idea (using traditional pricing ...
Views: 685(5 votes) - How To Start A Very Profitable Funny Pages Newspaper Business - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Greg BakerHere is a business that has remarkable profit potential with only a part time effort. Requiring no start up costs, you will find everything you need in this article to start, maintain, and make a success of this business. Read on! THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF A FUNNY PAGES NEWSPAPER BUSINESS You ...
Views: 3845(7 votes) - What keeps you playing small? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Karyn PettigrewThere are more than a few things that I’ve noticed can be a death knell to entrepreneurs’ growth and acceleration. I know, because I’ve walked through all of them myself. Often these limitations are related to mindset; the beliefs, ideas, perceptions we hold. These fear-based perceptions were ...
Views: 596(4 votes) - Do You Zone-Out 46.9% of the time (at work)? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Zone-Out 46.9% of The Time (at your office)? Although I am a Contrarian (trained at law school) I have done the research about Mind-Wandering, Day-Dreaming and Zoning-Out. Result: you and I are OOI (Out Of It) a minimum of 30% (at school) to 47% of the time (at your career). ...
Views: 2613(5 votes) - Setting up An Accountability Partnership - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Denise GriffittsBefore you jump right in and ask your best friend to be your accountability partner for the rest of your natural-born life, there are several questions you want to ask yourself before committing to a long-term relationship. These questions will help you figure out what you want in an ...
Views: 1317(6 votes) - Article Marketing - A Highly Effective Marketing Tool - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyThose who are working to make their business more successful online know that they face a lot of competition so they are going to need every edge they can get. For most of us, it makes sense to do a variety of things to help increase our traffic because with each targeted visitor we bring to our ...
Views: 1172(4 votes) - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant Can Save You Money and Get the Job Done! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyA Human Resources department plays a very important part in all organizations yet it is the first department to be cut when times are tight. So how does a department keep functioning (it is important that it DOES keep functioning) while saving money - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant. A ...
Views: 1215(3 votes) - How to Become One of Highest Paid Online Coaches - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Sean MizeWould you like to be able to charge $5,000-$10,000 for your coaching programs and realize your financial freedom sooner than you expect? Then, here’s what you need to do: 1. Target a profitable niche. First thing to do is to identify the field where you will sink your teeth into. It’s very ...
Views: 1540(5 votes) - Work From Home Time Wasters - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Denise GriffittsThose of us who have created our own businesses and who work from our beautifully appointed home offices can find some serious time wasting going on during the day if we don't reign in and control our time wasting activities. And no, I'm not talking about getting the kids up and ready for ...
Views: 1346(4 votes) - All About Cookies - The Computer Kind - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Denise Griffitts"What is a cookie and why do I need to know about them?" As a web developer this is a question that I hear from clients all the time. And if they don't ask the question, I answer it anyway. Cookies are a small text file composed of alphanumeric characters, which is created on your computer ...
Views: 1299(3 votes) - Jot It Down Using Note-Taking Tools - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Denise GriffittsKeep your mind in one place! Steno pads. Spiral notebooks. Legal pads. The back of an envelope. A cocktail napkin. Receipts. The corner of a newspaper. If you're like most entrepreneurs, you've got ideas striking you every hour of the day and night, and you grab the nearest writing implement ...
Views: 1394(4 votes) - Part Time Income in a Down Economy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joel CowenMany people just like you are looking for ways to earn a part time income in today's economy. The great thing about the Internet is it has never been easier to start earning par time income from the comfort of your home. The Internet is full of amazing opportunities to start a business, sell ...
Views: 1065(4 votes) - How To Pick A Small Business Business Accounting Program For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Chris R. KellerPicking the small business accounting software you will use for your business can be a big decision. Once you select a software program it can be very difficult and costly to switch systems later if you are unhappy with your selection. That is why it is a good idea to thoroughly review all of ...
Views: 1135(3 votes) - How to Improve your Earnings from your High Ticket Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2010 from Sean MizeIt doesn’t matter if you’re making $1,500 or $150,000 a month in selling your high ticket coaching programs. Regardless of what you’re earning, you must continue to find ways on how you can boost your income. This is not only to sustain your business but also to stay on top of your game. Below ...
Views: 1027(6 votes) - Interesting Ways to Make Money Online With These 3 Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joel CowenThese days we are all trying to find interesting ways to make money, whether it's offline or online. But lately these snake oil sellers have blinded us all, people looking to make a quick buck by getting you to buy pieces of garbage they threw together and called a product. First you need to ...
Views: 1286(5 votes) - The Beginner's Guide To Internet Millions - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joel CowenWhat does it take to become the next Internet millionaire? How long does it take? Can anyone become a millionaire online? If you're like most Internet entrepreneurs, home business owners, or Internet marketers you've probably asked yourself these very questions. I want to shine some light on ...
Views: 1140(3 votes) - StepsTo Writing An Ebook - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Barry BarringtonThe steps to writing an ebook Organization - Some form of organization is key to succeeding at almost any business venture. This is absolutely true about authoring an ebook. Even if you are not particularly trying for speed. You should layout a detailed plan on what you are going to do. Lay ...
Views: 686(5 votes) - Is Technology Really Making Life Easier? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniI grew up in the 1960's and 70's when there were no computers, PDA's or cell phones. There were no microwaves, no DVD's, no MP3 players and there were only about 7 good stations on television. We didn't stay home and play video games all day because there were no video games to speak of back ...
Views: 1703(4 votes) - How Playing it Safe is Costing You Clients - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe're sure you've heard that our ancestors were "hunters and gatherers". That goes back to the time of the caveman. The theory goes that "the men would go out into the wild to hunt down the beast and the woman would gather what they could, but staying close to the safety of the cave." Even ...
Views: 1565(4 votes) - Turn a $20 Book Into Thousands of Dollars in Revenue - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageA great way for an author to expand their market reach is to do what is called “repurposing” the content of your book. You can turn the content of your book into a number of different products and services. The book is the beginning of what could be a very profitable journey. Simply put, ...
Views: 1402(4 votes) - If you wait to be inspired your book may never get done - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageAccording to some sources over 85% of the adult population in the United States has the dream of writing a book. Yet, the majority of these men and women will never achieve their dream for one simple reason; they are waiting to be "inspired". • I need to be inspired. • I'm just not feeling ...
Views: 1349(4 votes) - Do You Start Yawning at 2:30pm? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Start Yawning At 2:30pm And Finish At 5pm? If you are still breathing and own a TV you have viewed a commercial for 5-Hour Energy Drink. Each dose contains 2-ounces in five different berry flavors. This is an alternative to coffee crashing with its tired, dopey, and sluggish ...
Views: 1974(7 votes) - Twitter Marketing- The superior means for marketing on Twitter - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from David KalthoffFor some time now, I've been using various tools in Twitter marketing alongside with programs in order to make money on Twitter. Among those are Tweet Adder, Sponsored Tweets, Twiends and MyLikes. Inherently, I've decided to offer my experience with these software programs to make suggestions ...
Views: 694(4 votes) - What Is A Passive Income, And How Do I Get One - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Barry BarringtonA passive or residual income is cash that you do not have to continually work for to earn. A residual income does require you to set it up. This usually requires you to put in some time and effort. But, most only require an hour or so a day. Here are a few common offline examples of a ...
Views: 753(8 votes) - Building Effective Business Partnerships - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh StewartHaving a business partnership can help grow your business into a success. There are many things to consider when selecting a partner, and not all of them are obvious. If success in business is your goal, it is vital that your partner or partners be compatible in a number of ways. A critical ...
Views: 1378(5 votes) - 6 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Integrating Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniAre you still trying to figure out how to integrate social media into your Marketing Mix? You’re not alone; many small business owners are confused about how to blend social media into their business. You might have signed yourself up for LinkedIn or Facebook but you find yourself wondering if ...
Views: 1341(6 votes) - Questions Entrepreneurs Should Be Asking the Investor - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from CBS PlansNot only do entrepreneurs need to be able to answer questions for prospective investors, they need to be able to ask questions to investors in search for the right fit. Some of the basic questions that entrepreneurs ask are: • Tell us what you think of our strategy, how we size up the ...
Views: 756(6 votes) - A Prospective Partner: Skills and History - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen two business owners form a partnership, each one brings strengths, skills, and enthusiasm to the table. It’s important for the strengths and skills of one partner to complement those of the other so that the new partnership offers a broader range of skill sets. In some cases, one or both ...
Views: 694(3 votes) - Are you an information hoarder? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Carrie GreeneHave you seen the show Hoarders, Buried Alive? Many people are entranced by it. It’s reminds me of when you drive down the road and pass an accident… it’s hard to turn away. I’ve heard people say that they are amazed at how “those people” live. Can’t “they” understand the difference between ...
Views: 3797(5 votes) - Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Online Opportunities - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Barry BarringtonWhen thinking about any money making program on the net, you have to be careful of being scammed. There are three things to do to avoid being scammed by any program on the web. These three are research, research, and research. Yes I borrowed that from the Real Estate industry’s “location, ...
Views: 613(5 votes) - Definition of a Strategy: Understanding the Fundamentals of Successful Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sherrin Ross IngramHave you ever noticed how the question of "What is a strategy?" rarely comes up in the context of strategic planning? The word strategy is frequently used with the assumption that anyone involved in developing strategies knows exactly what a strategy is. It has been my experience that such an ...
Views: 2047(3 votes) - Benefits of a transition plan when selling your business - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Andrew RogersonFor most owners of a privately held company, when the time is right they want to sell their business for the highest price possible in the quickest time possible and live happily ever after. There is nothing too complicated in that and at a basic level, that’s perfectly fine. However, a ...
Views: 1033(6 votes) - How Are You Managing Your Mindset? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroWhen you go into business for yourself, it is important to build and maintain a mindset that you are more than an employee to your clients ... you are a business owner that is collaborating with them on their business. This can be a difficult place to break through, particularly if you come ...
Views: 1012(3 votes) - Attitude and Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Jeanne ZierhofferAttitude and Motivation I would like to talk to you about an attitude adjustment that should result in a completely different future than you ever pictured for yourself--a future you control. Today I'd like to respond to some statements that people repeatedly make when I tell them I run ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - Customers Are Important Too, For Any Business! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Chandra NashThe backbone of any business whether you work at home or work outside the home is the customer. If it weren't for customers you wouldn't have a business. You will always need to think about the customer's need before anything else. You ask why, because they could either make you or break ...
Views: 842(4 votes) - The Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Diana SamalotSocial media is a phenomenon that seemed to overtake us overnight. Many hard-core, died in the wool marketers simply sat and scratched their heads as the wave approached. Some of them are still scratching away. Yet social media is just exploiting the core element of the Internet -- connectivity. ...
Views: 3296(3 votes) - Sure Fire Steps to Profitability - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Lisa Mininni“Any successful relationship, whether personal or business, is unique to every pair of individuals and evolves over time. It starts out tentative, fragile, full of unfulfilled possibilities and expectations. It grows stronger with experience and familiarity. It matures into trust and ...
Views: 1314(5 votes) - Take Time To Sharpen Your Saw - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Terry WeberAll that happened in the past is now locked in the frozen sea of our memories. So, as we leave those events behind and stride confidently into tomorrow, I'd like to help you and perhaps make the way easier for you by telling you a little story about a king and a woodcutter that can help you make ...
Views: 1426(5 votes) - Characteristics to Evaluate in a Prospective Partner - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a female business owner is considering a business partnership, evaluating her prospective partner based on several criteria increases the likelihood that the match will yield positive results for both parties. While gut instinct and good chemistry may make the partnership friendly and ...
Views: 844(3 votes) - I Want To Be An Entrepreneur-So Why Am I So Stuck? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Valencia RayCareer transition is quite common considering that many people are searching for more meaning in what they do, or by sheer necessity, they have to make some hard choices. Why are they so hard? Life is really meant to be enjoyed, not one week of drudgery after another. I heard someone I know ...
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