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- How to Exploit Profitable Niche Markets - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Jerald ShanklinWhat does niche marketing mean? Niche marketing is about finding small opportunities on the web, small areas in which people might be interested and for which they might be searching. Big companies and experienced webmasters are not interested in these areas because they are not important ...
Views: 3808(1 vote) - How to Grow as an Entrepreneur and Jump into the Venture Capital Game - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from TJ NelsonIn the business venturing world a SIDELINED ENTREPRENEUR is just that... someone who can enthusiastically follow the action, and who knows how the game is played, but is not a player in the start up, investor, or entrepreneur community. While you do know that there is such a thing as a ...
Views: 635(1 vote) - How to Grow Your Website Traffic with PleantyOfFish Ads? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Thomas KucharskiLet’s talk about PlentyofFish.com. You might be thinking, wait a minute, I’ve heard about this. Everybody got excited about it, and then it died, and the reason that it died is that people did not know how to make money with it. You’ll find that with a lot of these traffic sources, people ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - How to Make a Single Mall Kiosk Into a Multi-National Company - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Geoff FickeOne of the bigger mistakes we see new entrepreneurs and startup businesses make is to try to hit a home run right out of the box. My experience in the days when I played baseball, and in building a solid business foundation, is that when purposely trying to hit home runs, you usually strike out. ...
Views: 5110(1 vote) - How to Make Money With Teleseminars - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Do you ever wonder how those folks offering free teleseminars ever make money? I’ll let you in on three secrets. First, making money with teleseminars is a great goal...however, don’t overlook the importance of building your email list with teleseminars as well. Many people from all ...
Views: 1402(4 votes) - How to Make Thousands of Dollars Every April - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Kate McNultyIt’s tax time again, and many business owners were crying in their green beer just a few weeks ago. Unlike employees at conventional jobs, entrepreneurs are acutely aware of the amount of money that they contribute in taxes, because they’re responsible for the cost of making all the ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - How to Make Your Marketing Simple and Enjoyable - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Helen GravesNot having an easily recognizable business identity, or brand, that matches your innate style and spirit is hurting your business. Which means bottom line, it’s hurting your income – not a good thing. Most solo entrepreneurs have the mistaken idea that getting a logo designed is the ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - 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: 1443(1 vote) - How to Overcome Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonGreetings! Especially for service-oriented business owners navigating business expansion, career change, and retirement, self-sabotage holds the potential to create frustrated havoc instead of joyous satisfaction. From my perspective, based on my own experience and decades of observations ...
Views: 1236(2 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: 1521(3 votes) - How to Screw Yourself Up on Social Networking in No Time Flat - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekHave you heard any of these? * A guy who works part time for the Eagles Football team updates his status report by saying something to the effect that the Eagles suck due to a trade they made. The Eagles fire him. * A woman gets a job offer from Cisco. She tweets "Got a job offer from ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - How to Start a Small Business and Get Massive Exposure for it. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Faizarul MadznanStarting a small business with a small budget is troublesome. But what the new small business owner don't know is, today's medium like the internet offer variety of ways for the new entrepreneur to get massive exposure for their business by a little or no money involved at all. First and ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - How to Start and Make Money with a Blog in 2016 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2016 from Zac JohnsonBlogging is one of the easiest ways to get started with a website or online business. I'm sure you've heard of blogging before, and if you haven't actually tried it or looked into what it's all about, you might think it's just a platform or outlet for others to share stories, write about their ...
Views: 2768(2 votes) - How To Stop Worrying and Get Confident - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Lianda LudwigRECHARGING YOUR BATTERIES Entrepreneurs often choose to work at their own business because of the freedom to determine when and how hard they are going to work. Most solo entrepreneurs who make the decision to go into business, get to the point where they realize that the only “security” in ...
Views: 1854(1 vote) - How To Take Control Of Struggling Businesses With Little or No Capital - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Gerald LaceyEveryday there are millions of opportunities for people and firms to take over companies that are having financial difficulty. If that company is near bankrupt, it is not unusual for an outsider to take over and return the company to profitable state. You will find such businesses by looking ...
Views: 4801(10 votes) - How to Triple Your Income - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Stephen MartileCan you triple your income in 2009? Is this even possible with the American recession? It’s not totally out of the question. If you’re in a job then this is probably an unrealistic expectation, but ultimately it depends on your position in the industry. If you collect a performance based ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - How To Turn Your To-Dos Into Friends - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerYou're no stranger to the overwhelm associated with an ever-increasing to-do list; no entrepreneur is. But there's a simple reframe we can apply to move from overwhelm to 'over and done.' Take a look at your to-do list, and instead of viewing it as an exasperating army of tasks clamoring ...
Views: 1367(2 votes) - How to Write the Right Business Plan - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Charlene RashkowHow To Write the Right Business Plan A concrete idea is the first and most important step in regard to any new venture, but there are definitely other distinct components necessary for propelling a business to success. The first is coming up with a good business plan. Although there are many ...
Views: 1619(4 votes) - How Virtual Assistants' and Web Developers Can Avoid Scope Creep - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Denise GriffittsDo you know what’s worse than a project that never starts? The one that never ends! A quagmire project is the stuff of service provider’s nightmares – countless back-and-forth e-mails, ever-changing requirements, the potential for streams of complaints from all sides, and ...
Views: 2219(2 votes) - How You Can Escape From Corporate America - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Frank DemmingMany of us think that we want to escape from corporate America. We dream of winning the lottery or earning early retirement, but in reality you can start your escape route now. Instead of believing that a paycheck is the only way to earn a living, start thinking of all the other ways money can ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - How You Can Make Money without Endless Hours of Work - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Danny VishalIn the United States, a large percentage of the population is employed. If you are one of those individuals, you likely already know how difficult it can be to make money. However, many workers aren’t just making money for the fun of it; many have to financially support themselves or a family. ...
Views: 723(2 votes) - Hustle Your Way Forward: 7 Steps to Taking Fearless Action - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jon IvesonHustling in business is about recognizing opportunities and assets around you and getting the absolute most from them as you act to create results. Sometimes maximizing the opportunities and assets is a matter of tactical choice. But most often it is about both strategy and tactics as you make ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - I Can’t Find Funding. Is My Idea Dead? No, Consider a Campaign to License! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeMost inexperienced entrepreneurs are unaware of the many options and alternative strategies available to push a new idea or invention to market. The most common approach they seek to implement is a classic funding round. When this avenue fails, and with overwhelming frequency it does, the idea ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhile driving down the freeway gazing at the car in front, I noticed its bumper sticker: “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” It’s true, if we continue to think and behave in the same way, we will continue to get the same results. Scientific research shows that when you carry out ...
Views: 2165(4 votes) - Illuminative Marketing: Creating Business By Offering Benefits And Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anthony MoraHow do you respond to cold calls, ads, direct marketing pieces, email spam? Exactly. Now why would you expect your prospects to react differently? Generally people either run from or lash out at aggressive hard sell marketing. Although they can work, traditional promotion efforts have a ...
Views: 1468(2 votes) - Improve Your Success Skills In Life & Business Through Anger Management - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouOne of the best ways that lead to a happy and a successful life is Anger Management. According to the powerful Law Of Attraction, people who are consumed with anger and ‘bad‘ energy destroy their own lives, killing slowly their souls, plus they negatively affect anyone that is close or around ...
Views: 1604(5 votes) - In "Over Their Head" Entrepreneurial Types - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from TJ NelsonIN OVER THEIR HEAD venturing types are entrepreneurs by desire and have resources (cash, contacts, experience, infrastructure, technology, etc.), but are operating in uncharted waters. This fairly rare situation generally occurs when you stray outside your “zone of extraordinary capability” ...
Views: 589(1 vote) - In the Bag - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Patty BuccellatoWomen’s bags have long been a source of awe; what do we keep in there, and why? Furthering the intrigue is the number of bags some women carry. According to a 2008 Self Magazine poll, 59 percent of those surveyed brought two or more bags to the office each day. Is more, “better”? Why do you ...
Views: 1383(4 votes) - Increase Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellUnless you receive an offering as a gift and try it out, ignorance will keep you from using a superior choice. When such ignorance is widespread, the market will not develop to its full potential. Let's explore back surgery as an example. Until a few decades ago, patients who underwent back ...
Views: 1524(3 votes) - Increase Your Net Profit - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Justin KraneConfused about why your gross profit is high but your net profit is low? When the ladies get them they look real. But when guys get spray tans they look like Magda’s twin brother from the movie “There’s Something About Mary.” Spray tans last about 7 to 12 days. So if you are into this stuff, ...
Views: 920(2 votes) - Increase Your Profits with a Leaner Business - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Yoon CannonDo you want to generate more profits in 2012? (Yes, who doesn’t?) As small business owners and Entrepreneurs you are acutely aware of keeping your eye on the bottom line. If you want to raise that number of what’s left over at the end of the year there’s 3 ways you can go about it. 1. ...
Views: 1426(3 votes) - Increasing Your Sales Call Effectiveness and Baseball - What Do They Have in Common? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Jason RosadoThe other day someone asked me what the goal of a sales call should be. And it got me thinking about baseball. Even if you're not a baseball fan, stick with me here. I'm talking about how to implement your sales game plan to gear up for a long, successful season. Actually, I'm more of a ...
Views: 2334(7 votes) - Innovative Design Is Essential To Contemporary Consumer Product Success - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Geoff FickeI have often written and referred to the difference between convergent and divergent products. Convergent products are simple design improvements on existing models already being marketed. The push button radio, the car radio or a clock radio are examples of convergent products. These examples ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Internet Marketing Guides – How To Separate The Vultures From The Eagles - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Judith ShuttleworthWouldn’t it be nice to have an internet marketing guide that would guarantee the success of your new home based business? If you own a small brick and mortar shop and you wanted to get more exposure and more customers by opening a website online, wouldn’t it be fantastic to have a step by step ...
Views: 1495(4 votes) - 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: 1385(1 vote) - Investing For Profits, Part 3 - The Basics of the Formulaic Or Quantitative Investing Approach - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Steven FloydAre you using the "buy & hold" or the "traditional asset allocation" approach to investing? Do you realize that both of them can put your money at considerable risk for loss -- while not even maximizing its growth potential? Read on for an alternative that's safer and has the potential of far ...
Views: 927(2 votes) - Investment Terms You Need to Know - Volume A - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Alex WardEvery industry has it's own 'language' and the world of investing is no different. While millions of people 'play' the stock market there are still plenty who are too hesitant to take the leap. We're here to provide you with some essential terms to help demystify investor 'jargon.' When we ...
Views: 706(2 votes) - Investment Terms You Need to Know - Volume B - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Alex Ward‘B Broker – A broker is a vital cog in the machine that is the world of Investing. A broker is an individual (or occasionally a firm,) whom acts as the ‘middle-man’ between investor and those they are looking to purchase from. It is not uncommon for a broker to also take a commission on the ...
Views: 675(2 votes) - Investment Terms You Need to Know - Volume C - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Alex WardDue to overwhelming demand from all of the budding investors that have taken the site to visit our site, we’re continuing on with our Investment Terms You Need to Know Series. If you’re an up-and-coming investor or are simply looking to dip your toe for the first time in the investment ...
Views: 651(2 votes) - Is Commercial Real Estate Investing for You? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from David LindahlThe two major issues that stop investors from pursuing commercial real estate deals are no time and no money. In my experience, I’ve started off with practically none of these resources available to me, but as I broke these barriers my investing career started to flourish and I became a ...
Views: 1279(31 votes) - Is it Time to Give Your Business a Good Spring Cleaning? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI'm sure you're aware of the old term, "spring cleaning"? Mother nature reminds us that before you add more to your life, it's always a good idea to let go of what no longer serves you. Like the leaves that fall from trees in autumn, room is made for the new growth that occurs every spring. ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Is There a Bear in Your Backyard? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Jody MaleyAs a Canadian I was talking to my business partner Charlotte the other day telling her about the Bear we had in our backyard. The kids had come in saying "we have a bear in the yard" and their dad said, "oh you're just telling a story!". We soon believed them though when a friend phoned us ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Is This Just A Hobby? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Suzanne EvansHelpingpreneurs want to help. Imagine that. You have a giving heart and a spirit of support, healing, and love. Often times that beauty stops you from being business first. And business first is really important. Gina Ratliffe uses wonderful terms about service professionals asking Are ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Is Your Business Model Seaworthy? - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Lisa MininniIt is more imperative than ever to build a business model that remains buoyant in today’s marketplace. To keep your business sailing, your business model should describe the rationale of how you will create, capture and deliver value. As you review or build your business model, consider ...
Views: 1242(4 votes) - Is Your Creativity in Drip Mode? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI was feeling a bit out of sorts. My creative self felt like it was moving at a crawl and my decision-making at a snails pace. Something was off but I couldn't put my finger on it until I started to reflect over the last eight weeks. I had traveled two times in 30 days to the East Coast to see ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Is Your Team Working with You or for You? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandA big part of releasing clutter this month in your business is keeping only what you absolutely love, use and need. The only way to do that is to take inventory of every area of your business including your team and how you work together. Your team can be either formal, informal, or a ...
Views: 1500(3 votes) - Is Your Timing Keeping You From Being Successful In Your Business? Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekLast week I talked about how either moving too fast or too slow can sabotage your success. (You can read part 1 by visiting my blog… my website address is listed below.) Today I'm going to talk about a place where entrepreneurs typically move too slow -- creating products or programs. Does ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - Issues Related to Sustainable Development - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kevin LongThe term ‘sustainable development’ covers various global issues such as inequality, hunger, poverty and degradation of the environment. It is not difficult to follow a development strategy that is sustainable and causes less damage to the environment. However, one can’t deny the fact that ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - It’s All About Time! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandDecember often brings about the idea of time. 23 days until Christmas… 29 days until the New Year! We begin to ask ourselves questions like …did I do everything I wanted to do this year? What are my New Years resolutions? And saying things like “Next year will be better.” And this is all before ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - 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. ...
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