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- Are You A World Leader? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from David CohenAre you a world leader? Depends on which world we're talking about. All the world's a stage... Shakespeare had that right, but if you are bold enough to redefine your world then you are also redefining what it means to be on a world stage. If you know you were put on this earth to serve ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Why You Need To Take Control Of Your Own Career - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanIf you had expectations of plugging in thirty years with only ever working in one company, think again. The landscape is changing for career and business minded professionals, and it is becoming more prudent, now more than ever, to take control of your own career. Forbes Magazine coined the term ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Your daily leadership recipe in 6 simple steps - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Leanne GrechulkThere is something intriguing and hot about people who act incredibly successful even before seeing any results. I have this eternal admiration for so many of my cyber pals and authors who radiate self-confidence, love and success through my computer screen. This leadership posture is not by ...
Views: 1064(3 votes) - Financing a New Business - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Gary BrongaStart slowly and develop the business one step at a time rather than borrowing money to start a home business. If possible, market your business from what you earn from it. Sell 100 units of your product and then buy 200 more. Sell the 200 and buy 400. Go slowly. Begin small. Keep your “day ...
Views: 1257 - How to build a global personal brand in 10 simple steps - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Leanne GrechulkHow to build a global Personal Brand in 10 simple steps I’m off to give a talk tonight on personal branding to a group of 35 motivated and biz savvy women who wanted to know exactly what to do to build thriving global personal brands. I was asked to give this talk in a way that would be ...
Views: 960(3 votes) - Your Tribe will Build You - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Robb BraunWhen the social media movement came along with the promise to build my tribe, I truly hoped it would pass me by. I was already working crazy hours to build my business and doing the things necessary to build relationships – attending local workshops, lunch and learns and nearly every mixer in ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - What is Your Definition of Success? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Micky DemingI keep typing the word succeed. I can’t help it. When I write about entrepreneurship, about achieving goals and doing the things that matter – it seems the word I have to keep coming back to is success. We are here to help you succeed… Here are some success strategies… But before I ...
Views: 1047 - Utilizing a Factoring Company for Growth in the Wines, Spirits and Beer Industry - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Chris Curtinby Chris Curtin Entrepreneurs engaged in the wines, spirits and beer industries often find it very difficult to finance their working capital needs. The reason is the time lag between the production, importing, distributing or selling of the alcoholic beverages, and the time when they get ...
Views: 742 - 3 Ways You Can Get More Music Fans And Promote Yourself In Them Music Industry - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Tom Hess3 Ways You Can Get More Music Fans And Promote Yourself In Them Music Industry By Tom Hess Are you looking for effective ways to promote your music and develop a following of fans? If so, you are not alone. For most musicians, understanding how to promote their music and gain fans ...
Views: 1246 - Perfection & Success In Your Business - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Diane ConklinCan you think of anything in this world that’s absolutely perfect? If you can, it’s probably doubtful that it’s man-made. Are you making the mistake of treating yourself, or your business as if it has to be perfect? If you are you really need to stop. Too often, you strive to achieve ...
Views: 700 - Want to Grow Your Business In Just 5 Minutes? (Here’s How!) - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Jo IlfeldDo you fill that extra 5 minutes you have before phone calls or appointments with checking your email or facebook page one more time? Keep reading for a much more productive way to put your spare 5 minutes to use! While in the US, we often think of our annual Thanksgiving holiday dinner as the ...
Views: 737 - The Only 2 Things You Can Invest - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jamie BushWhen we talk about investing, most people think that there is only one way to do it. If you asked 100 people on the street what you need to be an investor, almost all of them would answer with money. While that is half correct, it is only one of the correct answers. The other one is less talked ...
Views: 1621 - How to Show Authority and Authenticity in Your Business - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Olivia LobellThis week I’d like to talk to you about how to show authority and authenticity in your business. Did you know there is a way of BEING that literally makes or breaks your ability to truly succeed in business? Many enlightened entrepreneurs such as coaches, authors, speakers, trainers, leaders and ...
Views: 1273 - Get Your "WHY" You're Doing a Home Based Business on a Sign In Front of You - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Brad NearWe all have our reasons we came into this business, some for money, some for job freedom, some for time freedom, and some to simply sell the product, some to build a dynasty. Whatever your reason, it is CRITICAL that you make early contact with that reason, write it down, make a poster of ...
Views: 1608 - How Your Boss Ratings Impact Your People’s Productivity - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonRemember the movie The Devil Wears Prada? In case you don’t, it’s the one where Meryl Streep plays the single minded magazine editor. She lives for her power within the fashion industry. She can make or break an upcoming designer’s career as well as the ones of her subordinates. Self serving and ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - What to Look For in the Right Business Coach - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonFor a sports team to be successful it takes more than just a superstar player, a strong roster of talented young backups or even state-of-the art training facilities. While all of those can be important factors, none of it would result in a winning unit without the help of one person: the head ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Great Tech Tool(s) for Juggling All Your Projects With Ease: An Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonRunning a small business is by no means an easy feat. I always say that people with white collar desk jobs in large corporations get it easy. Everything has been laid out for you; there are company manuals, standard operating procedures, a communication hierarchy and you can always ‘go to’ ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Why Entrepreneurs Procrastinate & How to Overcome It! - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonRemember the time you decided to take a 15 minute coffee break from work and sat down reading a newspaper in the cafeteria? Later on you got up feeling very well informed about current affairs but realized an hour had passed and you had to rush back to your desk to complete the tasks on your ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Systems and Processes You Need in Your Business - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiDo you want to have a holiday without worrying about your business? Do you want to help your employees cope even if you are out from business for a day or more? Implement systems and processes that will be efficient for your employees and convenient for your partners and customers. When you have ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Critical Reasons to Track Your Numbers and Why It Is So Important - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiTracking numbers in your business can be overwhelming; however, this process is crucial to the life span of your business. Tracking your business numbers will reveal the reality about your business performance. Here are some of the important numbers you should track: Revenues Tracking ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - 8 Reasons Why Women Make Great Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThe former United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Anan once said “When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately; families are healthier and better fed; their income savings and reinvestment go up. And what is true of families is also of communities and, in the long run, of ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Build Credibility and The Know, Like, and Trust Factor - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiBecause the business market has always been dominated by men, women meet great prejudice when entering the market; hence business women should work hard to create unquestionable credibility and trust factor for their business. Adhere to the practices outlined below in order to build ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - Search Engine Optimization Tips That Will Help Your Online Business - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Freddy GandarillaThere is much to learn about search engine optimization and much success that can go along with this knowledge. There is plenty of information available; however, not everything you read will apply to your specific situation. This article will provide you with some of the best tips known in ...
Views: 2120(2 votes) - Make Money Online - Learn How To Make Money Online - by Submitted on May 05, 2013 from Vin DicarloWhat do you think about online money making? How To Make Money Online? Is It So Easy? What you need to Start Making Money Online? Ways To Make Money Online? All above the question answered on my article. Read my entire article to Know the answer of these question. What People Thinking ...
Views: 1172(3 votes) - How to Avoid Missing Out On the Exact Opportunities You're Looking For - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartI often see entrepreneurs looking at their proverbial glass as half empty instead of half full. They might say: • If I only had the connections that person has... • If I only had the experience that person has... • If I only had the personality that person has... The list could go on ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - ***The Beauty of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThe other day I put my son down for his nap. And then I reluctantly forced myself to muster up the energy to turn my attention towards the endless items on my never-ending to-do list. I was fully prepared to take advantage of my time alone to get a jumpstart on everything that “needed” to be ...
Views: 2172(6 votes) - Do Performance Reviews Really Work? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonQuestion: “Do performance reviews really work?” — Avril Balderson, CPA Firm in Australia Yoon’s Answer: Avril, my short answer is YES!!!!! They do work! So, why do they don’t work so well for some companies? …What I see is that many companies have performance reviews that just are not ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Driving Business Growth Through Strong Leadership (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonLast week I shared my one line response to a popular question I am often asked — “What’s your advice on achieving fast business growth?” “Never try to do it alone” is always my response. If you enjoyed reading about the 3 powerful leadership principles that helped operations manager Beth ...
Views: 1255(3 votes) - 5 Steps to Stop Stressing Out for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonOwning and developing your own business can be a stressful endeavor, which should come as no secret to most people. Even those who have never owned their own company will acknowledge the stress and headaches that can come with being the person at the top of a business. You are responsible for ...
Views: 1340(3 votes) - Push Thru the Winter Blahs and Get In Your Zone! - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonImagine the patience Thomas Edison must have had. He reputedly failed 10,000 times before he perfected the incandescent bulb. For 13 years he feverishly worked on it. Of course, he didn’t invent the light bulb, he merely worked on perfecting an earlier idea. And, he didn’t work alone ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - Do You Ever Feel Inadequate? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonWhether you are a small business owner generating a modest half a million dollars a year or the President of a $50 Million company or the CEO of a $500 Million company you probably at one time or another throughout the year have suffered from feeling inadequate. No matter what level of ...
Views: 1582(3 votes) - Overnight Success is a Myth - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonImagine for a moment the struggle and doubt the Wright brothers faced as they made attempt after attempt to create a “flying machine”. They financed their scheme with the proceeds from their bicycle shop, they toiled after work hours in oblivion. Later, when the brothers started to have some ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Psychology of Success: What Can Business Owners Learn from Christmas? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonAs we approach the final week of wrapping up another year we will soon (if not already) assess how well we did in achieving our business goals. If you hit a home run this year in your business, it’s not hard to be joyful in this season of Christmas. However, if these last twelve months reflected ...
Views: 1232(2 votes) - Lead Generation Strategies for Healthcare Consultants (and other professionals) - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonQ: What are the most effective lead generation strategies for health care consulting companies? Dr. Kennedy Ononaeke Managing Consultant and CEO, Winning Edge Consulting, Ltd. Lagos, Nigeria A: Most, if not all, business managers in the service industry are wondering the same thing. We ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Make Your Marketing Strategies Easier With S.Y.S.T.E.M.S. - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonThe best marketing ideas or business development strategies won’t help you grow your business if they don’t get executed consistently. The most common marketing problem I find happening with small business owners is that the business development plan was just not consistently implemented. The ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Ask Me All Your Burning LinkedIn Questions! - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIn the old days I used to drop $30,000 a year to be listed in 5 different Yellow Pages and Super Pages phone books. Like so many other business owners, I did that because it used to be that most people would pick up the phone directory when they were looking to hire and fill a need. The sad ...
Views: 1271 - Using The RIPPLE Effect As A Business & Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Diane ConklinDo you ever think about the ripple effect of your actions or the actions of your business? In the image of the ripple effect, you have a pebble or a small stone, and that pebble is falling into this big source of water – maybe it’s a pond, or a lake, or maybe an ocean. Regardless of how big ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Here Are A Few Words of Advice About Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Freddy GandarillaThe Internet has really revolutionized the way people do business; these days having an online presence is vital and it is a MUST for the success of any business in today's world. Marketing online can certainly seem like a daunting task, and there are certainly many nuances that come with ...
Views: 1784(3 votes) - Bust Thru Your Prospects Email Overload and 7 Steps to Successful Cold Calling - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Yoon CannonFirst off, it’s not your fault! Have you ever heard impatient bosses sternly demand that their people get out there and “MAKE IT HAPPEN!“ … OR ELSE…? Or, perhaps maybe you’re that boss. After all, as Peter Drucker so famously said, “Nothing happens until someone sells something.“ So ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Video Marketing-Online - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Chase McMullenWhen people think of online content marketing, typically the first things that come to mind are articles, blog posts, and email newsletters. However, there is another form of content marketing that can be very powerful if executed properly, and that is video marketing. Video Marketing is ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Are You Making this Start Up Mistake? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Merry WiseOne Huge Mistake I Commonly See Being Made by Coaches, Consultants, Service Providers and Other Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs When Setting Up An Online Business There is one huge mistake I see heart-centered entrepreneurs making over and over in their business and it's stopping them from ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Nothing Happens Without A Sale - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Diane ConklinWhen you go to the movies, you buy a ticket, maybe some popcorn and a drink. When you go to get your haircut, you pay for the haircut and maybe you leave a tip for the hairdresser. When you need to go somewhere, you pay to put gas in your car. So with all these things in life that you have to ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - 3 TOP Benefits to Podcasting for Your Business:: How to Generate More Free Traffic, Leads, and Sales - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Kris GilbertsonIn the past few months there has been a tremendous surge of activity in the iTunes marketplace with regard to podcasting. It’s become the hottest new trend for entrepreneurs and business owners to use as a marketing channel to reach an affluent marketplace, build a thriving tribe, create a solid ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Marketing Tips for Better Business Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Chase McMullenMarketing Tips for Better Business Marketing As a small business owner, you have tools that help you promote and get your message out, just like the big guys. One such tool is social media. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are wonderful ways for small businesses to spread the word about ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Are You Taking Advantage Of Residual Income Business Opportunities? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Adam JamesAre you taking advantage of residual income business opportunities in your online money making adventures? If not, then you should be! Building a residual income means that you do the work once and that initial effort will pay you time and time again in the future without any extra work. It ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Website Design Tips for Everyone - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Chase McMullenHere are some website design tips that are should definitely help you perfect your website. Web Design can often be a finicky beast so the following web design tips should be of some help to beginners: You should test your site on multiple browsers. Your site may look quite different on ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - What You Must Do First Before You Have Even One More Selling Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Heather DominickOne of the most important aspects of having selling process that’s effective is having a step-by-step plan that you follow every time you connect with a potential client. This plan is designed to: A) Help your client activate their inner guidance and make a choice about how to best work ...
Views: 1457(4 votes) - Which Event is Right For You? 3 Questions to Help You Choose the Perfect Event - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIf it hasn't hit you yet, it will soon -- there are an awful lot of live events happening in the online world. Now there's an excellent reason for this -- hosting your own event can be a huge business booster, so many entrepreneurs find themselves giving the whole event-hosting a whirl. ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - How to Create a Flow of Clients on Tap - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Sheela MasandIn a recent discovery session, a potential client was explaining to me about how she had just landed her first ever paying client. And then she got another one, and now she has other opportunities showing up to promote her business. Now this is an extremely lovely big hearted woman who ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Network Marketers – A Few Words On What Is The Network Marketing Business Model - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Brian LewisWell that is good question to examine. The answers vary from the obvious to the ridiculous and even the paranoid. This article will provide the reader with my take on “What Is The Network Marketing Business Model”. Let's start with the obvious, Network Marketing is the growing of ones own ...
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