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- 3Tips To Improve Your AdSense Earnings! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Vinayak SinghSince the AdSense program was introduced by Google, people enjoyed to make money with it. Some so called guru are still making hundreds of dollars per day with AdSense ads on their web sites. But these days most of the common people are struggling to make some money per day with AdSense ads on ...
Views: 678(3 votes) - Six (More) Insider Tips to Pitching the Media - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Anthony MoraIn a previous article I listed five secrets to pitching the media. Those work. Give them a try. But there are a variety of different ways to interest producers and editors. Remember your job is to meet the media’s needs; to give them stories that talk directly to their readers, listeners or ...
Views: 1266(3 votes) - Proper Lead Time is Essential for a Successful Book Launch - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMany authors make two common mistakes when it comes to marketing their books. One, they don't do any marketing. They seem to think the book will sell itself. Two, they don't give enough lead time for marketing before the book is published. A week or two to prepare for a book launch is hardly ...
Views: 1409(4 votes) - Ideal Keyword Density For SEO Purposes - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Diana SamalotAnyone with an Internet presence really wants to achieve maximum visibility within the search engine result pages, or SERPS. As the Internet has rapidly expanded over the past few years, so the major search engines have attracted the brightest brainpower to their labs, in order to come up with ...
Views: 921(3 votes) - Working On VS. In Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Alicia MarieMost business owners are great at doing something. Maybe you can create great graphic designs or cook well or maybe you have an eye for art? Somewhere along the way, you have taken what you are great at and turned it into a business. If you have been successful at selling your product or ...
Views: 1402(3 votes) - No Newsletter Yet? Don't Let These 6 Fears Stop You! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroWhen we talk about building a relationship with your clients and potential clients and so on, we often suggest starting and maintaining a newsletter as a regular means of communication. But I know what stopped me from writing one for a very long time (well there was actually a list of things ...
Views: 999(5 votes) - Fat, Gay, & Broke - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Suzanne EvansMay I be the first to point out my obvious obstacles and some just may surprise you! LOL Yep, I am overweight. Yep, I am gay. Yep, I was broke. And I had no business skills, was unsure of my purpose, and was working over 60 hours a week in a day job. I had excuses. I had ...
Views: 962(5 votes) - Book Review - Align, Expand and Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreBuilding a business of fulfillment, purpose, honor, and integrity, as well as financial abundance, health, and spiritual well-being has always been a top priority for me. And to help me stay inspired and keep a steadfast focus on my goal of being a conscious entrepreneur running a conscious ...
Views: 2184(3 votes) - Smart Women Get Out of the Office - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffWith summer behind us and kids back in school, women entrepreneurs are flocking to conferences and events to connect with other entrepreneurs and discover new ways to grow their business. Whether you’re in a startup phase or you’ve been in business a few years, getting out from behind your desk ...
Views: 1142(6 votes) - Do you let your intuition and heart guide you? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Elinor StutzThis is a tough principle to swallow for most hard-core business and salespeople. However, what if you recognized this is the path to attracting your preferred prospects and clients – would you then give it some consideration? Have you ever dealt with someone who was less than an ideal ...
Views: 1430(3 votes) - Women In Partnerships – The Importance of Due Diligence - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithBusiness partnerships provide a variety of benefits to women entrepreneurs. For example, women with complementary skill sets or ways of thinking can partner to offer their customers a more well-rounded offering or experience. Women with similar interests and business styles can partner to offer ...
Views: 601(4 votes) - Are You Wearing all the Hats in Your Business? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhen you're in business for yourself, you wind up wearing a lot of hats. Sometimes this is essential, sometimes it's a hassle and often times it can be extremely detrimental to your success.
Views: 3288(4 votes) - The Secret Gateway of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian Stark"Many people who order their lives rightly in all other ways are kept in poverty by their lack of gratitude. ...the reason simply is that the mental attitude of gratitude draws the mind into closer touch with the source from which the blessings come." ~Wallace D. Wattles There can be many ...
Views: 1524(3 votes) - Is Your Message Speaking "TO" Your Ideal Client or "AT" Them? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe recently received a lovely email from someone in our newsletter community thanking us for the information they have received from us over the past year and that, now, they had something exciting to share with us. They also asked for our professional opinion as well. Oh! How fun…I couldn't ...
Views: 1482(3 votes) - 5 Big Blocks That Can Keep You Stuck... and Broke - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkYou can probably feel it sometimes, can’t you? That nagging... why isn’t this working? What is going on? Is it just me? Am I the right business?... If these questions are nagging you, then chances are pretty good you are dealing with at least one of these 5 major blocks that can stop even ...
Views: 1678(3 votes) - 5 Great Options for Newsletter and Email Services - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroThere are so many different newsletter services out there, how do you choose one to use for your newsletter? How can you be sure it's the right one for you? Here is a list of a few features of five very popular services, to help you make your decision easier: 1ShoppingCart - 1SC is a great ...
Views: 1139(3 votes) - To Make Money In the Marketplace Today, Advertise - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Chandra NashIn order to be successful and make a profit in your
Views: 896(3 votes) - What Female Accountants Can Learn From 5-year Olds Part I - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Sandra Baptist -If you’ve been following me on the Social Networks, you should know that I have a 5 year old, who I believe will be 25 next birthday. Aren’t they the most precious people on this earth? The questions, the Ego, the inquisitiveness amaze me every day! For accounting women in business, ...
Views: 1647(4 votes) - Small Business Administration Certification Programs - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownThere are two great assistance programs available to small business owners through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that could help give your business the boost it needs during tough economic times. The assistance programs, the small disadvantaged business (SDB) certification program ...
Views: 1861(2 votes) - Decision Making Productivity and Profitability - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Raj GavurlaMaking decisions helps you stay on track to be productive. Here are two ways to decide on whether to pursue a project or goal. 1. Does it make common-sense? Similar to some of the bizarre marketing we receive we sometime want to decide based on variables that are non-cooperative. Instead, ...
Views: 1315(4 votes) - Jump Into Your Best Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Lisa MininniEdmund Hillary said, “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” It’s true. We think it is the mountain that must be conquered but it is what’s happening on the inside that paves the way. Many people doubt that they can create something really significant in this world. ...
Views: 1295(3 votes) - Setting and Achieving Goals - 3 Results Driven Secrets To Doubling the Profitability of Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Earlvin HarrisOne of the most daunting aspects of setting and achieving goals for achieving financial independence is everything seems so darn overwhelming. Not to mention the major worries that may stand in your way. It's enough to make any entrepreneur or solo professional scream for a break! As ...
Views: 750(2 votes) - Best of the Janes: Hiring an Assistant - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithNo single formula exists for hiring an assistant. Each female entrepreneur is unique and therefore must hire an assistant who meets her unique needs and those of her business. However, all woman business owners must consider these several important topics during the hiring process to ensure an ...
Views: 569(2 votes) - You Are Programmed to Be Stuck - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThere seem to be two kinds of people in this world. There are those who, when they want something to occur, they roll up their sleeves and do their best to make it happen. Let’s call these folks entrepreneurs. And then there are those who, when they want the very same thing, wait for someone ...
Views: 1212(4 votes) - The Many Problems of Affiliate Marketing and Coaching Companies - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from amy lewisSome of the biggest problems with affiliate marketing are: finding a good quality product to promote,getting the cheapest domain name and webhosting,and getting paid.Now a lot of people, including your truly, use Clickbank.They have a lot of digital products to promote and if you have your own ...
Views: 1346(3 votes) - The 4 Steps to Becoming Rich (You can do it with a Home Based Business) - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Charlene SheldonAre you uninterested in working tirelessly to barely meet the bills? Has this economy has knocked the wind out of your sails? Do you want to earn more cash? Do you have dreams, but don't know the way to make them happen? Do you dare to dream of getting wealthy? Have you wondered the way in which ...
Views: 919(3 votes) - Starting a Newsletter or Mailing List - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroOne of the most important parts of marketing your business will be to get in touch with your ideal client, and then to continue to maintain regular contact with them. It is essential that you build a relationship with your 'people' so that they will want to buy from you. Building a ...
Views: 1158(3 votes) - 5 more seller finance options to consider when selling your business - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Andrew RogersonThe need to use seller finance when trying to sell your privately held company has come back into vogue due to the lack of third party finance being readily available. Some techniques less known and used, however, are available but require a clear understanding between the seller and buyer and ...
Views: 1014(4 votes) - Home Business-8 Ways You Can Save Money - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Mary JohnWhen you are a home business owner, you will be free to make decisions about how much money you can spend. Most home businesses operate on a very tight budget especially when starting out. You need easy ways to save money in your business. DIY-Do It Yourself- Do most of the work yourself ...
Views: 670(3 votes) - How To Destroy Mediocrity - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kasi PhillipsMediocrity Is A Learned Habit For most people the idea of having a good job, married with kids, drive a nice car, and retire after 30 years of service to a company is the American Dream. In retrospect it is for most Americans. After doing an evaluation of my own experiences and changing them ...
Views: 2253(5 votes) - Steps To Personal Success - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Diana SamalotMany of us spend our days traveling from one high-pressure environment to another, "putting out fires" and dealing with issues, before we arrive at the end of the day and wonder where all the time went. We live a life that is determined by custom and conformity. In truth, we don't really know ...
Views: 903(5 votes) - Annual Business Evaluations - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownThe end of the fiscal year is a primary time for organizational evaluation. Whether you have a start-up operation and have been in business less than a year, or are a veteran; annual evaluations are not only beneficial to all organizations, they are a necessity. During an annual evaluation, ...
Views: 1342(6 votes) - What Rules – They’re Just Guidelines - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Lisa MininniFran excitedly hops into the conference room where Accounting is meeting and is just thrilled that she just landed one of the biggest accounts of her career and the largest in the company’s history. Rather than the excited response she anticipated, she was riddled with questions about how the ...
Views: 1316(6 votes) - Direct Marketing: Still the No. 1 Way to Reach Your Customers - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from JOANN HICKSIn this article I will be sharing with you tips on how to create a direct mail advertising campaign that gets results? All the tips that I share on creating a direct mail advertising campaign are tested to bring you excellent results in as little as 30 days. Know that especial today in ...
Views: 912(4 votes) - You’d have to be crazy to start a new business right now! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from PJ McClureHe sat quietly for a moment, perhaps realizing the gravity of our conversation. Unwilling to accept defeat he finally said, “Well, when you get this thing out of your system, give us a call. We’d love to have you back.” My former boss could be called many things… excited about my new venture ...
Views: 1461(9 votes) - A Planning Checklist for Your Free Virtual Event - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroSo you have booked your date and selected your topic for your free virtual event. Now what? Well, if you are conducting a virtual event in order to do some list building, then you will want to be sure that you prepare yourself for your event so that the people who attend it get the most value ...
Views: 1357(6 votes) - Top 5 Marketing Strategies - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Deshawn JohnsonSmall business owners can now compete with big business by infusing technology into their marketing campaigns. The Internet has brought large and small companies to a leveled playing field, especially when it comes to using marketing strategies that reach customers anywhere and anytime. ...
Views: 1205(6 votes) - Achieving Financial Independence in an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Deshawn JohnsonWhat is the one thing that the majority of wealthy people have in common? No, it's not real estate although that is a must-have in any investment portfolio. Guess again. OK, it's business ownership. Yep, I said it. Start a business, if you want to attain financial independence or any level of ...
Views: 1115(7 votes) - What's Holding Back Women Entrepreneurs? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Valencia RayBeing a woman entrepreneur and professional myself has given me a genuine hands on perspective of what it means to succeed in business and yet stay at the top of my game with my professional skills. In my case, I was a practicing eye surgeon who right out of fellowship training took a ...
Views: 711(6 votes) - Is Your Dream Fantasy or Desire? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Elinor StutzThis time around upon listening to the words sung by Susan Boyle, “I had a dream worth living” they resonated with me in terms of entrepreneurship. So many times we do have dreams but all that comes of them are excuses. Why is that? Some say it’s due to lack of funds, negative others, ...
Views: 1880(5 votes) - 4 Tips to Break Through a Systems Breakdown With a Smile - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Sharon DesjarlaisIt's 11:47 p.m. Saturday night and I just hung up after 2 hours on the phone with a computer technician named Karthick. This was on the heels of 2 weeks of technological and communications breakdowns that brought my business to a grinding halt. If you've run your own practice for any ...
Views: 1009(6 votes) - Business Ideas For TeensSubmitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ngozi UduezueThinking of business ideas for teens? Are you interested in business ideas for kids during the hols or summer vacation? It all depends on what your kids have passion for and the skills too. What is the aim of starting the business? - To earn extra income - To acquire self discipline - To ...
Views: 1356(6 votes) - Steady as She Goes - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Lisa MininniOriginally a maritime reference, the phrase “steady as she goes” referred to the ships that navigated difficult waters. It was important to keep the ship steady so that it didn’t take on water. The old ships would sail along especially well in predictive seas. The first sign of ...
Views: 1514(6 votes) - Synergy Worldwide – A Brief History and Review From A 10 Year MLM Veteran - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Brian RakowskiRecently I stumbled across an interesting company whose powerful message made me stop in my tracks and take notice. Synergy Worldwide is one of the more compelling companies currently out there sharing the idea of working in unison produces much greater results than striving to reach the top by ...
Views: 3328(4 votes) - How's Your Capital These Days?Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Jacqui DobensI had an experience recently that I would like to share with you. While speaking with a friend in a casual conversation I was asked my opinion. I immediately shifted out of friend mode and put my trusted adviser hat on. I noticed that my listening intensified. I became more present than in the ...
Views: 1263(5 votes) - Smart Women Have a Clear Message - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffA few weeks ago, while vacationing with my family in Park City, I injured my low back ice-skating with my daughter Jenna. It was quite painful and required me to lay low for a couple of days. I watched a few movies, did some reading and caught up on emails. Some of the email promotions really ...
Views: 1139(7 votes) - The 5 “M’s” Necessary for Entrepreneurial Women’s Success - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Kathy CaprinoIn launching my new Breakthrough Vision Marketing division that offers women entrepreneurs, consultants, writers, and practitioners marketing support to achieve success in their ventures, I’ve discovered some telling statistics about the success entrepreneurial women have achieved thus far, and ...
Views: 1905(5 votes) - Can You Build Passive Income With AdSense? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Lukas JayakartaEven after so a few years of successful experiments available in the Online, there are still several doubts among the |website owners requesting if Google AdSense may help them to build passive income on the internet. The solution is an exact Sure. In the truth, there are a lot of webmasters ...
Views: 646(3 votes) - Marketing Letters that Open Doors - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Susan RegierThe easiest method to inform potential customers about your business, with the least amount of expense, is to mail out marketing letters to your target market. An effective marketing letter can get the results you need. A large, glossy ad looks great but can you be sure the ultimate ...
Views: 1248(3 votes) - How to Effectively Work With Your PR Firm - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Anthony MoraPerhaps the most difficult concept for those new to PR to fully understand is that an effective public relations campaign is a gradual building process. It is the most effective and powerful form of marketing. It offers validation, credibility, reaches your target market. But, seldom does it ...
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