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- Seven Is the Number of Completion - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Candace HouseDo you feel like your life is spinning off kilter? Are you left feeling as if something is missing? Here are 7 steps to help you to find your way. 1. Know What You Want. Many professionals choose their careers because someone told them they would be good in a particular field. Another is ...
Views: 2125(6 votes) - 5 Simple Tips To Help You Deal with Naysayers: When You Chose to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Michaela SibandaLook around and you will see them everywhere, spreading fear, downplaying your accomplishments and making your life downright miserable. If you have a vision to live a happier, less stressed, balanced, adventurous life then you are going to have to take the lead and deal with these naysayers, ...
Views: 1126(9 votes) - Is Your Business Message Working? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Anthony MoraThere are myriad ways to get your marketing message out there. You can try traditional advertising, direct mail, traditional PR, develop a dynamite website, email marketing, social media, blogging; Pay per Click, the list goes on. If you’re in business, chances are good you’ve tried some or ...
Views: 719(7 votes) - Fee Setting Tips: What Does Your Rate Say About You? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Suzanne EvansOnce you have people coming into your pipeline through a coherent and multi-faceted lead generation strategy you must set a rate that doesn't repel people, but instead attracts people. Most people I encounter fall into one of two camps. - They are either undercharging by a considerable ...
Views: 767(7 votes) - What is your Personal Watermark? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kelly MarquetNow, I don’t mean just your financial contribution …What I mean is what will your kids, grandkids and so-on remember you for? What did you do to make a difference in this world? Their world. We know that at this time is very different than how our parents lived and VERY different than the ...
Views: 1459(7 votes) - Will You Ever Think Natural Organic Fertilizers Business Is A Worldwide Big Business ? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Chin MWIf some of you think that this organic fertilizer business is a negligible business, we can say that you are incorrect and you may lose a chance to make a wonderful fortune. Why you should think organic fertilizers as your own big business ? First of all, food is the fundamental needs of ...
Views: 5692(6 votes) - Money Myth #3: Money Myths that Stop You from Making Big Money! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Deborah NelsonMONEY MYTH #3 “I Can’t Do My (Business, Art,Purpose, Mission) Without Funding First!” This is probably the number one money myth that drives us away from living our dreams, passions, and true talent and consequently realizing abundant wealth from those gifts and inspiration. And it is not ...
Views: 1466(10 votes) - Is Your Brand's Pulse Showing Vital Signs? (If Not, Your Business is in Trouble.) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Mary van de WielThere’s only one instance where you don’t have to worry about how to position your brand. You’re in a category where there is no competition. Simple enough, right! But we’re living in a global village. We’re dealing with ever-changing consumer needs, new technologies and more competition than ...
Views: 841(7 votes) - Are You Ready To Graduate and Take The Next Step In Your Business and Life? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Carrie GreeneMy sons, Eric and Josh, graduated from middle school last week. I had a conversation with them about moving onto high school. I expected to hear "I'm looking forward to high school," "I'm nervous" and "I hope there isn't that much more homework" but, after all of the complaints I heard this ...
Views: 4574(10 votes) - MARKETING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS PRODUCT OR SERVICES - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Ann VaninoAs a small business, you can sometimes find yourself in a competitive position with larger businesses. When you are selling your product or service, here are some approaches for convincing the customer of the advantages of dealing with a small business and why your product or service is the one ...
Views: 1175(10 votes) - 10 Steps to Start Working From Home More Easily and Enjoy What You Do - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from Michaela Sibanda1. Take time out to imagine the possibilities. Remember when you were a kid and mom, dad, teachers and other adults would tell you to get your head out of the clouds? It was spoken to you so much, you stopped dreaming and you got a 9 to 5 or 8 to late job that didn?t feed your soul. You forgot ...
Views: 1288(9 votes) - Business Advisory Councils: Your Surest Way to Increase Profits - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Devona E. G. WilliamsA few years ago my SCORE Counselor suggested that I establish a business advisory council to provide our business with a ready source of business expertise. At this time our primary business issues were: dealing with sudden business growth, taxes, and staffing. Trusting the judgment of my ...
Views: 1572(10 votes) - What should you know about venture capital? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownVenture capital, a type of equity funding, is essentially an investment that combines a life insurance policy and mutual fund shares. With this option, the investor is shielded by the protection of the insurance policy (collateral), and also has the added bonus of growth potential of the mutual ...
Views: 1350(9 votes) - Venture captial: Making the right move at the right time - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownVenture capital is a type of equity funding, meaning that an investment is made in a company for the purpose of receiving shares in said company, along with other collateral (usually an insurance policy). Selling shares of one's company also means sharing ownership and ultimate control over the ...
Views: 1227(7 votes) - Social Networking for Business - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownSocial networks have become increasingly popular in the past few years. From car collectors to book lovers, there seems to be a network out there for everyone. That said, social networks present a prime opportunity for businesses of all sizes to reach targeted audiences, while saving money and ...
Views: 1278(6 votes) - 6 Intentional Steps to Effective Business Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Lisa MininniSix months into your fiscal year is a half way point for many small business owners to assess their performance compared to the goals and objectives that they set at the beginning of the year. This intermediate assessment acts as a pivotal point in time to determine whether or not your plans ...
Views: 2309(7 votes) - Twelve Keys to Success for Every Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Julie HallNineteen years ago, I had this crazy idea sitting at my corporate desk that if I was going to work this hard for them, I might as well work that hard for myself. I kept thinking to myself, "Julie, how can you even think of this - you must be off your rocker to consider leaving the reliability of ...
Views: 1864(8 votes) - A Key Ingredient Our Colleges Are Leaving Out Of Our Youths' Educations - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Ken SundheimI graduated from a well-known, respected University in New York City. Promptly after graduation, I started my business and I've done quite well. Not many people are able to start their own business nearly right out of college. I am proud of this fact and felt that, through teaching my ...
Views: 981(6 votes) - My Transition From Alcoholism To Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Ken SundheimAlcoholism - To Sobriety - To Business Success - My Story I am a true believer that alcoholism is a disease and, unfortunately that disease was bestowed upon me. I started KAS Placement when I was 23 years old (I am 28 now) and began making a lot of money for somebody my age. I would spend it ...
Views: 2453(5 votes) - The Effect of Internet Marketing on the Success of Entrepreneurs in Home Based Business - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Januar AmbertoAt this time entrepreneurs prefer to use internet marketing to promote and sell products or services. This is referred to as Internet marketing. Many of these entrepreneurs are successful in their business because of the use of internet marketing. There are two common reasons why entrepreneurs ...
Views: 854(5 votes) - Business Startup Success Secrets – 2 Big Mistakes You’ll Probably Make - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamThe hardest part about building a business from scratch is that you have 2 very big variables to contend with. One is the system and the other is the people building and running the system. Let’s talk about 2 big business startup mistakes that are often made and what you as an entrepreneur can ...
Views: 1504(8 votes) - Zinging along with Joe Sugarman - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from joan contreA great recording just posted and a Calgary Writing class coming Hope you had a great week. One of the fun things I did recently was interview Joe Sugarman. If you don’t know Joe, you may have heard of his sun glass line “BluBlockers”? Many years ago, Joe was busy running a thriving ad ...
Views: 716(4 votes) - 3 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your Articles - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Carma SpenceThere truly is nothing new under the sun, and this is especially so in article marketing. So why not jump start your process with a little help from those who have blazed the trail before you? Here are a few ways to find inspiration for your own articles. Keyword Phrase Research What key words ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Article Marketing Promotion For the Local Business - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Carma SpenceArticle marketing is an excellent way to market your business online. But if you're a locally focused business, how can article marketing help your business? The trick is in geo-targeting this technique for a local target market. So how do you do that? Read on to get a few pointers. Answer ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Passion into Profit - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanWhat if focusing on your passions could create more prosperity than you have now? Many people fear that changing careers or retooling their business will set them back financially. This fear often stops them before they even test the feasibility of their ideas. Changing careers or having your ...
Views: 1567(8 votes) - 7 Essential Credibility Skills - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Eric MulfordYou want the best way to penetrate the marketplace with your goods/services. Capturing the market share and making boat loads of money in the process. You hear all the hype about the latest approach to getting your message out to the masses. But there is one place that you can focus your ...
Views: 4113(13 votes) - Don't Wait Until the Time is Right - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Suzanne EvansI often get told that someone is waiting to start their business or one of my programs or make a change when the time is right. Without being disrespectful, it is laughable. Laughable for a few reasons: First, to believe that we are actually in that much control. Second, to believe that there ...
Views: 1088(5 votes) - The Secret Role of Intuition for the Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from ALLAN KATZThe lure of the next “get rich quick” scheme seizes me – the hype and the false flattery of strange bedfellows beckons. It seems the poor lead the poorer – the rich lead the poor and the super rich lead the rich. Each with their grand schemes of wealth creation based on the brittle foundation ...
Views: 1317(6 votes) - With Every End, There is a New Beginning - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniFor millions of graduating students, this time of year brings an end to familiar surroundings and leads to brand new beginnings in just a few short months. This transition period is not unlike a new entrepreneur starting up a business or a seasoned business owner trying new projects, a new ...
Views: 6666(6 votes) - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Working Memory - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 3279(7 votes) - Why Do Women EntrepreneursThink They Are Underrepresented in Start-ups? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Cynthia KocialskiThere are many meetings in Silicon Valley about innovation, technology, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. If one of the panelists or speakers is a woman, inevitably someone asks the question why there aren’t more women founders or more start-up women in technology and science. While the number of ...
Views: 1514(4 votes) - Get Clear About Your Clients: 3 Influential Factors Every Small Business Owner Must Know - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Lisa MininniOne of the biggest challenges for today’s small business owner is that there is a volume of information that’s out there and your prospective clients are bombarded with that information every day. Today’s small business owner needs to be more laser focused than ever to target their market ...
Views: 1702(7 votes) - Goal Setting can make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susan DanielsGoal Setting Can Make Your Dreams Come True We've all heard about goal setting and know that it is something we 'should' do. How many of us are actually doing it? Procrastination can be my worst enemy – how about you? But when it comes to goal setting, can we really afford to procrastinate? ...
Views: 2391(6 votes) - Foresight is 20/20 - How to Sharpen the Clarity of Your Focus - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Kris CavanaughIt has been well stated that clarity accounts for 80% of success and happiness. If you’re a business owner or executive, and frustration is a big part of your day or week, it’s likely that you don’t have total clarity. If you’re not progressing as far as you should in your career or in your ...
Views: 1233(5 votes) - Master Spiritual Wealth Creation and Finally Earn What You're Worth - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Marcia BenchWhat is the purpose of your business? If you said "to help people" or "to change the world" or "to express my life's purpose," you're partly right! But in fact, the purpose of your work overall is those things; the purpose of your business is to make a profit. Otherwise, what you have is a ...
Views: 1363(6 votes) - How You Walk Your Talk Directly Affects The Money You Make - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ruth HegartyThis week’s brand new article carries on the theme of last week. I received many questions around the idea of how we are constantly communicating (even when we think we aren’t) and how to have some control over your professional communication image. So this week I’m sharing more tips and ...
Views: 1414(7 votes) - How Internet Marketing Is Defined - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Steve TetaInternet marketing, commonly known as web marketing involves marketing products or services via the internet. The Internet has produced a whole new world of marketing options to business owners of all types. One of the biggest advantages has been lower cost advertisement and greater ability to ...
Views: 979(3 votes) - Are You Ready to Make a Difference - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Suzanne EvansA series of global and economic changes puts us in a new age of entrepreneurship - thank goodness. New ways of doing business are emerging and some sales/business has dried up and some has truly flourished. There is a difference. I want you to know what is working and how you can build, and ...
Views: 914(4 votes) - How to Sell Your Network Marketing Opportunity Like a Professional - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Justin HammondsThe phrase for for many network marketing company is show the plan.. So let's say you go out find 5 people who say they want make money from home, you invite them to a hotel meeting, they're pumped, they're excited, and then they eat the free food and go home. Now, you left behind soon to be ...
Views: 1459(5 votes) - The Biggest Goof Sellers Make When Dealing with Hot Prospects - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Jill KonrathI dream of hot prospects who call me up and say, “We’ve heard good things about your company. We want to make a decision quickly. We’re hoping you can help us out.” Occasionally my sales fantasies turn into realities. When it happens, it’s so easy to be seduced by this low-handing fruit. ...
Views: 2128(15 votes) - Ten Tips to Competing in Challenging Times - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Geri StengelAs we’ve all been reminded lately, business is cyclical. When your company enters a down period, it’s a good time to fine-tune your strategy to improve your chances for success. Here are 10 guidelines for doing just that. 1. Know Your Company: Develop a clear vision for your organization. ...
Views: 1814(6 votes) - graphology - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from vinit bansodeHOW DOES IT WORK? One of the main keys to interpreting handwriting is the fact that we always write differently from the model taught to us at school. How we form and combine characters and position them on the page creates a unique writing pattern. From the graphologist's viewpoint, ...
Views: 1966(4 votes) - Did I Do That? - Top 7 Reasons Why Blogs Fail - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Tracey MitchellSome blogs are here today and gone tomorrow. This is because the owners made some very critical mistakes. Below are some mistakes and solutions that you should take notice of in order to avoid failure. Give Up Too Quickly On Your Blog Blogs are not an overnight money maker. You can't just ...
Views: 965(4 votes) - Be Google-able! - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithI know it's a tongue twister. Forget trying to say it three times. I want to know what happens when you do it one time. What comes up? What's the 411 on you? If someone were to type your name in the world's most famous search engine, would they be blown away by the results? Ten years ago ...
Views: 2338(3 votes) - A Faithful Widow Provides A Lesson in Christian Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Vernessa TaylorOne question that Christians often ask is, "How can I be a Christian and earn money from a business? Is it in God's will for me to be an entrepreneur?" While no one can answer the question about whether or not it is right for you to become a business-woman or business-man, you can find many ...
Views: 3159(8 votes) - Real Estate Investor's Insight: Section 8 Housing - Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part II of Two - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerReal Estate Investor's Insight: Section 8 Housing: Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold? Part Two of Two Please read Part One of this article for the background on the Section 8 Housing Program. How does Section 8 work for the ...
Views: 5027(94 votes) - Real Estate Investor's Insight: Section 8 Housing - Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part I of Two - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerSection 8 Housing: Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part One of Two Is the HUD Section 8 program a helpful tool - here are the answers about Section 8 from an experienced real estate investor. This article does not refer to the Section 8 discharge that ...
Views: 6738(110 votes) - Smart Women Have a Winning Offense - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffRecently my children’s little league baseball team was defeated---badly. At one point, I looked at another mom and said, “Please let the bloodshed end!” After the game, the coach brought the team into the dugout to review what worked and what didn’t work. He began with a review of the other ...
Views: 1198(5 votes) - You Can Always Get What You Want: Negotiate Like A Diplomat - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kate McNultySolo and small business owners can use knowledge of negotiation just as well as corporate honchos who commandeer the massive mega-monolith empires of the business world. In fact when you’re self-employed, strong interpersonal skills are even more crucial than they are in a bigger outfit. As the ...
Views: 3266(8 votes) - How to Get Lifelong Law of Attraction Results in Your Business - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Betty JonesWhat if you already have everything you need to create a magnificent business and you just don’t know it? Well, guess what? You do! You already know everything you need to know to be highly successful in business, and to contribute in a meaningful way in your business so you can be truly happy ...
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