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- Balance Sheet Analysis - Hiddent Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Lucy RudnickaIt may surprise you to know that not everyone is as enthusiastic about Balance Sheet Analysis as I am... And yet, a few minutes a month spent looking at your Balance Sheet could make a difference between success and failure for your business! Those "secrets" alluded to in the article title ...
Views: 4329(8 votes) - Buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Communication Plan? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Andrew RogersonThe life blood of what we do as human beings and the glue that keeps us all together as a society be at a local, regional, national or indeed international level is the ability to communicate with one another. Many times that communication breaks down and many times this leads to unintended ...
Views: 1420(3 votes) - The Truth about "Online Business" - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Michael Goebel*** WARNING *** If you have an interest in "Online Business", "Home Internet Business", "Network Marketing" or "MLM", then you should read this before you go any further.You will likely have seen many offers to join schemes that promise to make you money if you pay some amount and join them. ...
Views: 1424 - Marketing on the Internet - 5 Factors That Lead to Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMarketing on the internet offers the opportunity for many to avoid the heavy outlay of cash needed to start an offline 'brick and mortar' type of business. Another 'dramatic advantage that increases the chances for business success is the ability to market to a global audience. This is not to ...
Views: 1125 - Internet Marketing Tactics That Work - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Greg MoHammerIf you own a site or other business on the web, you have to have customers. With all the competing websites, how do customers find you? You need to have some soundstrategies for marketing an internet business for it to be successful. A commonly used strategy for marketing a web business is ...
Views: 478 - FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY: 4- Hidden Blocks that Keep the In-come Out of Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Schelli WhitehouseEven the most soulful service provider needs to pay the bills and get a little R & R once in awhile. When what you do for a living is an extension of your soul, your calling in the world, it is easy to give yourself away in service of others. Although that may sound altruistic and noble to ...
Views: 979(5 votes) - Watch The Cash Flow And Flow - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Ian BroadmoreCash flow is the lifeblood of any business, especially new start ups. You have done the business plan, sweated over the budgets and are in business! Now what do you do? Sit back and wait for customers? cash disappears out the door. Monitoring cash flow is VITAL for your survival; you need to ...
Views: 1008 - Your Recipe for Website Building and eBusiness Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sue DolanYour Recipe for Website Building and eBusiness Success ~ Measure Strategy Carefully, Garnish with Earnings Clearly there is a standard formula for website building success but it seems to be scattered all across the internet! It's like playing hide and seek. Why aren't all the essential ...
Views: 1481(3 votes) - Are There Many Retiree Jobs Around? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Raymond AngusRetiree jobs is a good employment arena to explore right now. Would you like to learn why this statement is true? Many observers report that the recession that has hammered us all for the last couple of years is showing some signs of recovery. That may or may not be overly optimistic, ...
Views: 771 - Is This Your Biggest Work-At-Home Trap? (Gentle Reminder For WAHMs Like Me) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sophie ZollmannI have been a WAHM for 10 years now. I started in data entry, moved onto mystery shopping, and ended in Virtual Assistance. I chose to become a WAHM when my second child was born. I knew that working in a brick-and-mortar business would not be worthwhile. All of my income would go for ...
Views: 1923 - VA Tip - Your Virtual Assistant Can Implement and Manage Article Marketing By Sophia Zollmann - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sophie ZollmannArticle marketing is another way to get your business name and expertise out to your target market. There are many sites on the web for posting your articles. Creating a free account and submitting an article is not difficult or time consuming for one site. However, it is most effective to ...
Views: 1952 - Your Virtual Assistant Can Proofread Everything You Write, Including Your Website Content - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sophie ZollmannIf you own your own business, it is likely you offer a newsletter or Ezine, write articles, blog posts and eBooks, and have a website. All of these are viewed by your clients and potential clients. This is how people get to know you and learn about what you do. The more written content you ...
Views: 1939 - Are You Ready to Delegate Your Way to Success? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sophie ZollmannA new year has begun. Business owners are setting goals, designing vision boards, and even setting dates on their calendars for the events they wish to attend this year. They have to-do lists, strategic plans, and ideas galore. Once those things are documented, there are thoughts of time ...
Views: 1838(4 votes) - Tame the Email Monster by Delegating Email Management to Your Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sophie ZollmannIf you are like me, you receive a large number of emails every day. You may also have more than one inbox. After all, your Social Media accounts have private messaging as well. Facebook and LinkedIn have inboxes. Twitter has DMs. There are messages bombarding you from everywhere you can imagine. ...
Views: 2007 - CranioSacral Therapists - What to Charge Your Friends & Family - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sharon DesjarlaisHave you ever struggled with wanting to give your therapy away for free? You're not alone. Not long ago I was working with Margaret, a delightful client of mine. We were brainstorming ideas to help her jump-start her practice. Margaret had already taken the time to measure her value based on ...
Views: 760 - Four Ways that Internet Marketing Can Help You Make Extra Money Online - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Gerald LaceyThe state of the economy is in one of the worst conditions it has ever been in. Times are tough for families, college graduates, and even those who have decades of experience in their field of expertise. That’s why being independent of the pitfalls that come with working in the corporate sector ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - How To Land A Freelance Writing Job - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Anne WaymanSo often people will look at the list of writing jobs, fire off a few emails and quickly become discouraged. Even writing pros often find applying for writing gigs online daunting and surprisingly unsuccessful. On the other hand, people email me all the time saying they got one, two, three ...
Views: 789 - Grow Your Business with these 8 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWhether you're just starting a new business or you're looking to grow an established business, Feng Shui can help you. By working with the natural energies of the world, you can help draw opportunity and possibility to you just by changing your environment. Here are several tips you can use to ...
Views: 945(6 votes) - The Secret to Creating a Prosperity Mindset - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Ruth HegartyDo you think earning a higher income is hard? If you do, ask yourself why? Where did you get the idea that wealth was difficult to achieve? Who taught you that? Why do you choose to hang onto this believe? In what way does it serve you today? I know for myself, when I used to believe that wealth ...
Views: 1422(18 votes) - 18 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Online Business... - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Joseph RatliffIf any one of these 18 mistakes resonate with you, avoid them or suffer the consequences. 1. I can do this for free. You cannot build a business online for free. Get over it. 2. Build it, and they will come. You cannot just put a website up, and expect to start raking in the profits. 3. ...
Views: 1041(18 votes) - These 3 Things Will Help You Build a Successful Affiliate Marketing Business - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Doug ChaffinEvery affiliate marketer is searching for the successful market that gives the biggest earning potential. Some think it is a magic formula that is easy to find. obviously, it is more complicated than that. The key to success is simply good marketing practices that have been proven over years of ...
Views: 817 - What Really Happens When You Land a Book Deal: Publishing Myths and Realities You Need to Know - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerFor many aspiring authors, the prospect of landing a book deal sounds like the ultimate ticket to success. And while a contract with a major press can come with some perks, there can be some unexpected surprises along the way. Here’s what you need to know to get into the game with your eyes wide ...
Views: 1131 - Peter Fogel's "The 5 Commandments of Effectively Using Humor in Any Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI couldn’t believe I was going to open my presentation with that joke. Me, of all people! Yet, there I was. With my heart pounding in anticipation… I was about to bound onto the platform and speak in front of over 250 people… Not only that, I was going to open my presentation with a bit I ...
Views: 3223(8 votes) - How to Quickly Make a Good Decision - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Cara LumenI decided to move half way across the country within an hour of knowing that I must. It was a huge decision, made quickly and acted on in confidence. Do you know yourself well enough to do that? Had I known I was going to move I would not have invested in my yard, I might have waited to get ...
Views: 1437(3 votes) - Smart Women Give Their Clients an Experience - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, my husband Greg and I went mobile phone shopping. I had one of those flip phones that allows you to make phone calls and that’s about it. I couldn’t email anyone or look up anything on the web. I really needed a better way to stay connected! I’ve been with the same mobile phone ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - How To Not Only Survive But Thrive This Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Daniel HerznerThis is the story of Dick. Dick’s story is one that millions of American’s are facing today. With a down economy, a tight job market and many people in survival mode, the tale of Dick is one you may be able to relate to. Dick was a good guy, a hard working guy and he always played the game ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Making It As an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Mary Ellen HalloranBeing an entrepreneur has its ups and downs. Until a business gets off the ground and clients or customers are streaming in regularly, an entrepreneur -- especially a sole entrepreneur -- can seem to have more "downs" than "ups." So, how does a new business owner stay motivated and on task ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Self Increase Traffic To Referral Program Or Web site To Have Financial Solidity - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from James SnowIncrease Traffic To Referral Program Or Web site To Have Financial Solidity The wavering world economy has made most jobs unstable. Hundreds of thousands of people are losing their jobs, and looking to different options to survive. Here is where the planet wide net comes in. The internet has ...
Views: 967(6 votes) - What's More Important? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dawn K AldrichHaving your own business requires consistent review. Ideas are continuously flowing and ways to improve are being flushed through your mind. Taking it up to the next level is the main goal - not wanting to miss out on being able to provide the services that your competitors are able to deliver. ...
Views: 1177(10 votes) - How Increasing Your Self-Esteem Increases Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Ruth HegartyWe hear from everywhere that if we just learn that one right strategy, create the perfect look for our business or take one more class that our business will grow, we’ll get rich and all will be well. Now, I’m not saying these aren’t important. You do need to think about your brand image, hone ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - Understand The Psychology of Wealth to Attract The Best MLM Lead - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Carla BaldockIt's a common thing; most individuals want more from life - more happiness, time, love, peace, opportunity or more money. Many negative perceptions exist out there with regards to money. One frequently hears statements like "I got this through blood, sweat and tears", "Money is the root to ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Internet Marketing…Are You Winning or Spinning? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Brent TravisWhen I first started marketing on the Internet I thought I was going to get rich overnight. That was what everyone else was doing. At least that is what they said. The reality is that like any other business it is built up at the speed of your knowledge. So, if that is true, how do you and ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - How Does Network Marketing Fit Into The Definition Of The American Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daniel HerznerWhen you hear the term “American Dream”, what comes to mind? You can ask 100 different people this question and you’re sure to get 100 different answers. Because of the wonderful nature of individuality, there is no one correct answer to this question. However, it is guaranteed that if you ...
Views: 1711 - Step Into Your Vision and Dance! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn our excitement to stick to our resolutions and reach the goals we set for the year, we can sometimes become overwhelmed with trying to fulfill them all at once. This can lead to postponing our dreams and not being able to help to create positive change in the lives of those we love and ...
Views: 1401 - Make Money or Create Abundance-Which Would You Rather Do? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Deborah NelsonMake money or Create Abundance, what’s the difference? Seems like a minor distinction, doesn’t it? On the surface it is. However, after exploring the subject of abundance in depth, I woke up this morning with an epiphany. Trying to deliberately make money, doesn’t work. Correction. It ...
Views: 1354(3 votes) - 8 Uncomplicated Marketing Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Charlene RashkowWithout question, optimizing your web site and making sure the content you've included is interesting and valuable, your ultimate goal is to make sure that others can benefit from your products and services. But since your services or products are not necessarily for everyone, it doesn't make ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - How to Sell your Products to your Friends and Family! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Jody MaleyI was looking through some photos on a friends Facebook page and she was showing pictures of her trip in Arizona (which happens to be the state I now live in). If you use Facebook, you will know that people can add comments to peoples status updates and their photos and photo albums. Some of ...
Views: 5786 - What's the Crisis? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Don RossThe subtitle of the book "Reset," by Kurt Anderson and Tom Brokaw is: "How this Crisis Can Restore our Values and Renew America." I agree with this view. So what is "this crisis"? Is it simply an economic recession, calling for increased frugality and hard work? Or is it something more ...
Views: 703 - How to Select the Right Location and Building for Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Candace CzarnyMake Feng Shui Work in Your Office Building You might not be able to do a lot when it comes to changing your office building, that much is true. But if you take some time to look at the Feng Shui influence your building might have, you might be able to improve on the success of your ...
Views: 945(3 votes) - Twelve Secrets of Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Bobby GarrettHere I will share with you my policies, which I call, The Twelve Secrets of Wealth. Wealth Secret No.1 Watch Whichever Way the Crowd is going and Go in the Opposite Direction. Ninety five per cent of the population aged 65 are dead, dead broke, or on the pension, so why would you want to go ...
Views: 957(3 votes) - Four Secrets to Highly Effective Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Eric MulfordHaving a marketing plan is a key to the success of your business. Failing to plan can lead to the rapid failure of your business. I'm going to share with you four secrets to highly effective marketing. But first we need to understand that... Marketing is building a path to your business so ...
Views: 1619(12 votes) - Corporate Detox – Making the transition from employee to entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sherri GarritySometimes I think there should be a halfway house for ex-corporate employees to help you adjust to life “on the outside”. When I started my first business after a 20-year career working for other people, the hardest change I had to make was in my own mind. I remember alternating from ...
Views: 1307(4 votes) - Becoming an Entrepreneur - 10 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Transition From Executive to Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Tony KubicaAs the recession continues to loom and as unemployment rises, we have seen an increased interest in executives wanting to start their own businesses. They want to transition from executive to entrepreneur. You may be interested in becoming an entrepreneur because you lost your job, or because ...
Views: 1065 - Buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Business Plan? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Andrew RogersonBeing an entrepreneur requires the need to constantly make decisions. Being a successful entrepreneur requires constantly getting most of those decisions right. No entrepreneur gets every decision right. Just ask Tiger Woods. Besides, if that was to happen it would be boring. However, being ...
Views: 1285 - Qualities of an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Grove SeeyDifferent people have different understanding of the term Entrepreneur, for some it’s someone who starts something new, for others it’s someone who thinks of new ideas and for even some others it’s a person who is a dreamer of sorts. However, has anyone ever thought of an entrepreneur as an ...
Views: 781 - Smart Women Share Their Pearls…. - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the birthday “traditions” in our family is when a member gets to a certain age, they share one “pearl of wisdom” for each decade they have lived. Today is my 50th birthday! The five decades behind me were all wonderful and as I reflect on each one of them, I can clearly see how each ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - "How to Host Your Website" - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Anthony ParkerUnderstanding how and where to host your website is very important to succeeding online. There are many options for hosting your website. This review will cover the information you need to know. Read on for an explanation of how to host your own website and the full benefits to be gained by ...
Views: 1156 - Marketing 101: Let People Know What You Have to Offer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Ruth HegartyMarketing is THE key ingredient to your business success. No matter how good you are at what you do, if nobody knows you are out there doing it, they can’t hire you. So marketing is the number one activity you can engage in to benefit your business regardless of what business you’re actually in. ...
Views: 1267 - The Magic Of Thinking Big For Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jason CleggWhy Thinking Big Matters Jason Clegg This past weekend I read a book that has already begun to shape my thinking significantly – The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz. I actually came across this over a year ago in the “recommended reading” list inside Tim Ferriss’ popular Four Hour ...
Views: 2356 - Maximize Return on Investment (ROI) - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Raj GavurlaWhat are the metrics used by you to calculate return on investment (ROI)? Of course, the bottom line, profitability (money), is important. It gives us more options to invest our time wisely to work with others to be more productive and profitable. However, when making a deal you need to ...
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