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- Conscious Business in the New Age - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenWe live in perhaps the most exciting time in human history. In a changing landscape of globalization, we find ourselves experiencing a collective and individual shift—an awakening to a new way of life. As an entrepreneur, I see firsthand how rapidly our financial and corporate economies are ...
Views: 1737(3 votes) - Considered A Canadian Business Advisor For Specialized Access To Financing Funds And Lenders In Canada? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Stan ProkopYes, of course it’s ultimately up to you but have you considered a Canadian business financing advisor for your specialized access to funds, financing and traditional and alternative lenders in Canada? As we said it’s you the Canadian business owner or financial manager that has to both ...
Views: 725(2 votes) - Coopetition: A Fantastic Way to Boost Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroBy now, you have probably heard the term "Coopetition." Coopetition is a contraction of the words cooperation and competition, meaning essentially cooperative competition. In the business world, coopetition means collaborating or partnering with your competitors in an innovative way so that both ...
Views: 2058(3 votes) - Corporate Art - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Aps SantosMany artists earn big bucks if their style is well-acclaimed to suit corporate art. Who wouldn’t get bewitched with more than life-sized wall painting to hang amid the interior of a glass tower! An artist can be so good if big or well-renowned companies seek his service as sole or as one of the ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Corporate Art for B2B - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Aps SantosMany artists earn big bucks if their style is well-acclaimed to suit corporate art. Who wouldn't get bewitched with more than life-sized wall painting to hang amid the interior of a glass tower! An artist can be so good if big or well-renowned companies seek his service as sole or as one of the ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - 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: 1371(4 votes) - CranioSacral Therapists - Raise Your Rates With a Gratitude Sandwich - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Sharon DesjarlaisHave you ever wrestled with telling your clients that you're raising your rates? Mindy, a big-hearted CranioSacral Therapist in North Carolina, struggled with this common condition. It had been a couple years since she last raised her rates, and she knew her work was well worth it. But she ...
Views: 1644(4 votes) - Create A Business Plan in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Tracey LawtonThere comes a point in every solopreneur's business where they need to sit down and plan ... and I mean, really plan! Not just write down a few ideas on the back of an envelope and hope for the best, but really map out a long-term strategic plan for their business. Creating this kind of ...
Views: 1434(4 votes) - Create a powerful year end plan for your business - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Shona PartridgeDo you have a strong, detailed plan in place for your business? Have you planned ahead, knowing what your end of year goals are? Don't worry if you haven't quite got the plan worked out - help is at hand! The guidelines in this article should give you more clarity. Many small business owners ...
Views: 819(3 votes) - Creating Conscious Choice in Business - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you found that while aligning your life that you have shifted but your resources have not? One of the great joys of being a conscious entrepreneur is that you absolutely know that you can create the lifestyle you desire. When I consciously made the decision to not only align my ...
Views: 1529(6 votes) - Creativity: The Successful Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Your creative powers are infinite. Yup...think about it. You come from the same source as all of nature around you. Look at fruit trees. How do you think those fruit push themselves up the trunk, through the branches and then hang themselves like beautiful ornaments in just the right place? ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Declare Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyHave you ever considered starting your own business as a way to declare your independence from the bondage of relying on another person to create your income? I love the fact as a new business owner you are declaring your independence! So in the spirit of celebrating Independence Day, the 4th ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - Deliver Powerful Teleseminars That Bring In The Money - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.People can think about four times faster than a person can talk so it is easy for your participants' minds to wander during your teleseminars. In our society it is the norm to multitask even though research shows us that multitasking is not effective. When you have someone on the phone, you ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Differentiation for a Small Brand Is Essential - Consider Organic Tea - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Geoff FickeRecently my marketing consulting firm was approached by the owners of a young organic tea company seeking guidance in piercing the retail product distribution channel. The entrepreneur’s behind the venture were hard working, passionate and fully committed; both personally and financially. They ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Disabled Veterans Turning to Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Hugo DiNunzioOne of the more difficult things to do for a Disabled American Veteran (DAV) returning from war is to find employment. And while laws exist to help Disabled American Veterans out, many are turning to Entrepreneurship instead of their old jobs. According to the Federal Government, more than ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Disposition Of The Mind (Part 1 of 3) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellI can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. This quote from Jimmy Dean carries within it the secrets of success, in most circumstances, no matter how terrible the situation is or how hopeless the state of affairs seems to be. If you ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Divine Guidance: Your Forgotten Business Partner - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverYou are the visionary in your business. You are the one that needs to get clear on what you want. You are the one that needs to take action when appropriate. However we all have a business partner that we sometimes forget. It’s your “higher power.” Many call it God, Spirit, or Source. Let ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - Do You Feel Like An Imposter? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeToday, I want to talk to you about a topic that’s very sensitive but one I think affects us all. Running your own business can be pretty scary stuff –you have to make a lot of decisions and you’re accountable and responsible for making it work. Equally, it’s exciting to be your own boss, make ...
Views: 465(1 vote) - Do You Have a Clear Vision of Your Life as a Successful Business Owner? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickCreate your ideal lifestyle vision first. It's hard to shove your ideal lifestyle into a busy business, but if you create that vision first, you can then build your business to support it. Vision is the ability to create something wonderful in your imagination. There's a spiritual connotation ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Do You Have a Selling System? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dave Kahle“I have my own style of selling.” I have heard this countless times, usually from relatively inexperienced salespeople. What they really mean is, “I don’t have any real system to what I do, I don’t want any scrutiny, and I probably am not going to learn anything from you.” Does every ...
Views: 2275(4 votes) - Do You Have A Time Management Strategy? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIf Not, Here's How to Start You may find yourself overwhelmed by mountains of things to do and just too little time to get it all done. Don't worry, you’re not alone. There are ways to tweak your normal routine to help make your time more efficient so that you and your business will ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Do You Have a Trusted Mentor? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffRemember Lucy Van Pelt in the comic strip Charlie Brown? I woke this morning thinking about one of her famous lines, “I told you so, you blockhead!” Lucy was known for setting up a psychiatric booth in the neighborhood offering advice to her friends for five cents per person. Clearly she caught ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Do You Know Why You Are In Business? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Suzanne EvansThere is a movement inside of you. It might be sleeping, but it is present. We are each born with a movement to make a difference and have an impact and the way we share that becomes our medium. For some they will teach, others coach, some support, or volunteer. I think the greatest tragedy in ...
Views: 973(4 votes) - Do You Need to Hire an Employee? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Justin KraneYou are swamped. You are 2 days behind on your emails at work. You have a presentation in 3 days that you haven’t even started. Client meetings that you haven’t prepared for. Your nanny just called in sick and you are scrambling to find coverage. Things are falling through the cracks. You are ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Do Your Homework with Commercial Real Estate- Part One - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from David LindahlAny real estate investment deal worth doing should be able to withstand a little due diligence, and commercial properties are an excellent example of this. Examples of due diligence you’ll want to perform for your pending deals include: ·Property Inspection ·Market Analysis (values, rents, ...
Views: 1688(20 votes) - Does Your Business Have a Vibe? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, I made a visit to my dermatologist for a checkup and as soon as I entered the office, I could feel a "vibe." The office is spotless, clean, light and bright. The staff is friendly and organized. The dermatologist has a nice personality and is both thorough and fast. I felt both ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - Does Your Business Need a Good Spring Cleaning? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOver the years I've discovered that most things in life can be improved with a good spring cleaning. Your business is no different. After all, you choose to do a spring cleaning because stuff accumulates. Whether it's dust or dirt or junk mail or clutter or just "stuff" in general, it's good ...
Views: 669(1 vote) - Does your New Year’s resolution include buying or selling your business? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Andrew RogersonEveryone is familiar with the Christmas song, the 12 days of Christmas. Without going into every verse of the song, the carol works forwards with the first day of Christmas being a partridge in a pear tree, the second day of Christmas two turtle doves and so on. The song is full of optimism ...
Views: 1351(5 votes) - Does Your Website Content Reflect Well on You? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Charlene RashkowHave you ever stopped to realize that every time someone visits your website, you are representing yourself and your business? Regardless of your talents or your contribution to the world, your website content writing should reflect well on you, your products and your services. In other words, ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Domain Suggestion Tool, We Give It To YOU! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan Thompson"Who Else Wants To Tap Into This Secret, Laser-Targeted Traffic Source That's One Of The Most Effective And Inexpensive Tactics That Drive More Cash-In-Hand Prospects To Your Site?" That is, when your domain is made up of the exact keywords people search quite many times each month, a ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Don’t Tell Anyone But Here’s Six Points And Strategies For Dealing With Business Equipment Finance Companies For Leasing Success - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Stan ProkopThousands of Canadian business owners and financial managers turn to equipment leasing in Canada for asset financing. We can safely say that this method of Canadian business finance can be a simple or as complex as you wanted to make it. Our goal is to ensure you consider don’t consider an ...
Views: 455(2 votes) - Drivers for Entrepreneurship – What Resource Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonMany thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below. - Population ...
Views: 1934(3 votes) - Drivers for Entrepreneurship – What Resource Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonMany thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below. - Population ...
Views: 1934(3 votes) - Dubai as an International Business Hub and the Incentives Provided To the Free Zone Companies by the Government - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Hosam HabibDubai is one of the seven emirates of UAE. The emirate consists of a city of the same name. The city is the largest in terms of population among the rest of the cities of UAE and is the second largest city in terms of area after Abu Dhabi. The history of Dubai dates back to the era even before ...
Views: 2240(2 votes) - Effective Tactics for Managing Consultant-Client Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from J. Mariah BrownIn order for consultants to be the most effective, a strong relationship must be formed between the consultant and the client. However, throughout the consultation process, political and ethical issues arise that can either hinder or help the relationship, and therefore, hinder or help the ...
Views: 5336(6 votes) - Effective Time Management Advice for Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Corliss BryantTime is everything when you own your own business. However, you might not have a lot of time when it comes to doing all the paperwork and more that requires your attention when it comes to owning your business. That is why many business owners have found effective time management tips and the ...
Views: 2421(1 vote) - EIGHT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL BRANDING by James Mapes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from James MapesWhy brand yourself? For one primary reason. Branding shines a light on you and your business. Branding reveals the essence of who you are and what you offer. Your brand separates you from the crowd. Branding is mandatory for any entrepreneur’s company to be noticed, respected, in demand and ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Enhance Business & Relationship Communication with Color - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Candace CzarnyEnhance Prosperity and Relationships with Feng Shui Color Advice Feng Shui is a practice that many people are employing in their daily life to enhance their prosperity and relationships. Whether they want to add more money to their bank accounts or they want to simply make a relationship a ...
Views: 1539(4 votes) - Entrepreneurs Building Business On Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeThis is the future. This is what the world needs. This is the answer. Wow, some pretty big and bold statements here! I recently read a great interview with Roy Spence in the online Entrepreneur magazine. Roy is the author of “It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For”. He says he ...
Views: 497(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs Lost: A Candid Confession Of A Lost Entrepreneur. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joe CrawfordEntrepreneur Lost: A candid confession of a true entrepreneur once lost in achievement and entrepreneurial grandiose. Who are Entrepreneurs and how do you become an entrepreneur? Is there an entrepreneur definition?What does it mean to be an entrepreneur, a capitalist,an industrialist? ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs: What It Takes To Achieve Success in Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneNever forget that entrepreneurs are not born – they are created! Within you already lie the essential elements to be successful as an entrepreneur – and in anything in life – because you literally are capable of becoming and accomplishing anything. Remember though that an understanding of the ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Entrepreneurship: It's Never too Early, or Late - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalThe National Foundation for Teaching Young Entrepreneurs (NFTE) has been educating young kids on how to start and maintain a successful business since 1987. NFTE has teachers across the country conducting classes for high school students on how to turn their ideas into profit making successful ...
Views: 963(2 votes) - Ergonomic: Understanding the Office Furniture of the Future - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Amanda DiSilvestroAlthough it may sound like a boring topic at first, office furniture is actually a huge part of creating a successful office. Choosing the right furniture is more than just going shopping and picking out something that looks nice—it is about finding the best prices, finding something functional ...
Views: 2078(2 votes) - Everything is an experience. There is no such thing as failure. Two Asian entrepreneurs cut to the chase of success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePillars of Success Action, right direction and creation are the drivers underpinning many of the entrepreneurial success stories. For Rehan Allahwalla and Muhammad Nasurallah, vision, passion, garnering experience and service have been the main supports of their entrepreneurial ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - Factors to Consider While Buying a Fitness Business - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Darrell MorrisJust like any other business, buying a fitness business also requires a systematic approach and proper planning. Apart from knowing the asking rate, sales revenue, and cash flow, there are also other factors which you need to consider when buying a fitness business. Business Description: ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - Fast-Expanding Exponential Cost Reductions - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article describes a new concept for creating and implementing 96 percent cost reductions: fast-expanding exponential solutions. This is a subject I'm very excited about, and I hope you will share my enthusiasm for and interest in this process. When I was a youngster, controlled atomic ...
Views: 1680(3 votes) - Financial Planning Advice Can Make You Or Break You - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Jeff MorganWhen it comes to plotting your financial course, most people will be better off if they find a qualified person to give them experienced financial planning advice. There are so many products available, and so many options it would be literally impossible for you to choose in your limited ...
Views: 843(2 votes) - Find a Business Coach: 3 Steps to Choosing the Right One for You - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Suzanne EvansPeople ask me all the time, "How do I know if you're the right coach for me, and if you're not, how would I go about finding someone?" I have no difficulty answering this question honestly because I feel very strongly that there truly is no competition. There are three important pieces when ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Find Your Bliss and Never Say I Hate My Job Again - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank DemmingThe natural response here is "who doesn't?" I mean really, there are probably 1001 things to hate about your job: your boss, your coworkers, the pay, the commute, the location, what you do, you feel you sold out, and on and on. When we hate our jobs we focus on those negative things and tell ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Finding Solutions to Your Small Business Sales Challenges - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dave KahleYears of economic muddle! That was the title on a seminar brochure I received recently. As I survey some of the forces flowing through our economy, and witness the way in which they impact my clients, I have to agree. Unfortunately, these forces have brought a cloud of confusion to CEOs ...
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