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- 9 Game Changing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffAt the end of each year, I take an inventory of my life and business to shine a light on what proved to be most effective. Here are my top nine timely tips for women entrepreneurs who are ready to make a big leap in 2013: 1. Trust Your Instincts - It's essential that you hone your ...
Views: 1381(3 votes) - How soon will the money come pouring in? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Rob White“Okay, so you quit your teaching job of 17 years to make millions in real estate. How soon will the money come pouring in? When will the results begin?” a fellow teacher mockingly asked me this when I told him that this was my last day in class. He believed I was making a big mistake, and he ...
Views: 2376(4 votes) - Training In MLM – Three Reasons Why People Fail - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you wondering why some people fail in network marketing? Stick around, because in this training in MLM, I will be sharing with you three reasons why people fail in network marketing. By the end of this article, I hope you will be aware of these three mistakes that people make, and I hope you ...
Views: 1260 - Starting Your Own Business? Consider the Pros and Cons - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Taylor ThomasAlmost everyone has probably thought about starting their own business at some point in their lives. Whether it used to be a childhood dream to open a candy store, or you’ve had ambitions of creating a greeting card empire for as long as you can remember, there’s definitely something to be said ...
Views: 774 - The Business Of Lasers - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Mark U. WilliamsAlthough there are many different types of tools that are used in business, lasers are one that certainly should not be overlooked. After all, laser tools provide a higher degree of accuracy than standard tools and they can also often get jobs done much faster than other types of tools as well. ...
Views: 586(2 votes) - The Secret to Finding a Profitable Niche - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaThe other day I was trading emails with a potential client who was struggling to find a profitable niche for his coaching/consulting business. He had been testing the waters but feared he wasn't doing something right. That he was missing some secret step that would magically tell him if his ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - Has Good is Good Enough Killed Quality? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaWhen I worked in advertising agencies and we created a print ad or any other piece of marketing, it saw many eyes before it went public. It was created by experts, and critiqued, reviewed, and proofread by multiple people inside the agency. After that it went to the client for approval, and only ...
Views: 1910(2 votes) - How Much Should You Invest In Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaIf you're a solo professional running your own service-based business-such as a coach, consultant or other "expert"-you may wonder how much money you should invest each year in activities to grow yourself and your business. How much should you spend on activities such as marketing, and ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - Are You Playing Small? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaA friend emailed me the other day and confided that after hearing so many "successful" people talk about the concept of playing small, she wondered if maybe we were. We've both chased big success and found that instead of finding that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, all we really did was ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - 3 Tips to Attract More Leads from Social Media - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Lisa MininniRecently, a member of my community wrote in to say that she had her Social Media “up and ongoing” and wanted to know how to capture more leads. Social media marketing has been widely popular because it is easily accessible to anyone with internet access. When social media is used in the ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - Goal Setting Success is a Hand Eye Coordinated Event - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Mitch TublinThere are a few studies out there which make the case that actually writing out your goals by hand, and plans to achieve them, creates a unique type of energy unmatched by electronic devices to record your voice or to type into some software. If you consider journaling and you partake in this ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - 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: 1730(3 votes) - How To Make A LOT More Money As A Guitar Teacher - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Make A LOT More Money As A Guitar Teacher by Tom Hess Are you not earning as much money as you would like to teaching guitar? Although most guitar teachers work hard to teach lessons, they do not make very much money from their efforts. As a result, they end up feeling discouraged ...
Views: 2253(2 votes) - Learn How to Goal Set for the New Year! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Gary DalySome people don’t know how to goal set for the New Year. Why? They may be feeling low or overwhelmed about the year ahead. Perhaps they didn't have a great year in 2012 and are predicting the same results for the year ahead. I've been there but these feelings don’t last forever. They will ...
Views: 1715(4 votes) - Three Easy Steps To Start Making Passive Income Through Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you want to start making passive income on the internet? Not sure how you can do so? Do read on because I will be sharing with you the power of affiliate marketing. With these three easy steps, you can be on your way to earning internet income. By the end of this article, I hope you will have ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Three Easy Steps To Start Making Passive Income Through Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you want to start making passive income on the internet? Not sure how you can do so? Do read on because I will be sharing with you the power of affiliate marketing. With these three easy steps, you can be on your way to earning internet income. By the end of this article, I hope you will have ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Training In MLM – Three Simple Steps To Get Started In Network Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you want to get started with network marketing but you are not sure how to do so? Do stick around because I would like to give you some training in MLM and share with you three simple steps you can take to get started. By the end of this article I hope you will have a better idea of this ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - The Power of Love! How Are Your Fears Running Your Life and Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeFEAR vs. LOVE I was raised as a Muslim, under the teachings of Islam. I was always told that I needed to make sure that my 5 prayers were completed every single day no matter what unless "I was not able to pray" meaning when I was on my period, which was the only time I could not pray or fast ...
Views: 1054(3 votes) - The Rule of 72 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeEntrepreneurs: You Worked hard for your money, now Make Your Money Work for You! Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of this country. The sad truth is that most of them are broke. They are brave enough to venture on a journey to experience freedom and create prosperity. It is very critical for ...
Views: 1154(4 votes) - Please Take Note Of These Important Points If You Are Starting An Internet Business - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIf you are thinking of starting an internet business, there are a few important points that you need to take note of. These points may determine how successful you are in your business endeavors. So without further ado, let me get started. Set Aside Time To Work On It Every Day You need to ...
Views: 1383(5 votes) - Training In MLM – Why You Should Train Your Downlines - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you struggling with building your network? Do you find your hands tied? This is not really a matter of not being able to manage your time well. You could be facing these difficulties because your downlines are not helping you build the network. In this short training in MLM, I will be ...
Views: 1519(4 votes) - Resolutions Without Resolve Will Not Get You Anywhere - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Mitch TublinDo you typically make a few New Year’s resolutions? It is widely known that over 50% of New Year’s resolutions are broken within the first seven days of the New Year. Another 50% of the remaining resolutions are broken by January 15 – meaning 75% of the brand new and created New Year’s ...
Views: 1009(3 votes) - Your Profit is in Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Lisa MininniAs a business owner, you wear many hats. If you try to do everything yourself, you will certainly fail. Becoming a successful business owner often means shifting the way you work. Figuring it was part of her open door policy, one of my clients allowed her employees to interrupt her at any ...
Views: 1313(3 votes) - How To Make Passive Income As An Affiliate Marketer - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you want to begin your journey as an affiliate marketer? There are many methods out there that teach how to make passive income, but not all of them are proven to work. Sit back and relax as I share with you a proven step-by-step system that you can use to get started. Without any delay, let ...
Views: 1249(4 votes) - 3 Tips Of Solid Business Financial Advice - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Jeff MorganWith the world economic downturn today, it is more important than ever to carefully plot the course of your business. Many businesses will fail under these financial times, but if you find someone who can give you good business financial advice, you will have a much better shot at making it ...
Views: 768(3 votes) - 3 Benefits Of Software When Used By Online Marketers - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from TJ PhilpottFor most marketers online the benefits of software can NOT be overstated primarily because they typically are working alone! The proper use of the right software package allows for more automation and control thus resulting in a more efficient use of both time and effort for ...
Views: 869(2 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: 838(2 votes) - Three Simple Steps To Achieve Affiliate Marketing Success - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you wondering why you are not seeing any affiliate marketing success in your business? Well, stick around because I will be sharing why people do not succeed and how you can achieve success with three simple steps, so without further ado, let me get started. First and foremost, here is the ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Training In MLM – The Power Of Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you struggling with your network marketing business? Do you feel that you lack motivation to succeed? You need to read on, because I will be sharing with you why it is important to stay motivated. In fact, motivation is the fuel that drives you toward success. By the end of the article on ...
Views: 4985(2 votes) - Basic Strategies to Increase Twitter Followers - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Merv StevensIf you have been into Internet Marketing and Network Marketing for a while now, you know that to increase twitter followers means an increase in potential leads and sales. Whenever you use Twitter appropriately, you are able to drive loads of targeted traffic to your site or blog and far more ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Smart Women Get Lucky - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffThe other day, while standing in a very long line at my local coffee shop, I struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. We began chatting about everyday topics-the weather, the holiday rush, and then we stumbled on that dreaded topic of the moment-the economy. I asked her a question: ...
Views: 1478(3 votes) - Training In MLM – Do Not Make These Costly Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you an aspiring network marketer struggling to make ends meet? Are you wondering where you went wrong? Well, have I got some news for you. I do not know if you have received any formal training in MLM, but you may want to stick around because I will be sharing with you three costly mistakes ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - Being an Entrepreneur is Not For the Faint of Heart - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Jacqueline VanCampen“So how are things going?” My dad asked. Oh, that familiar question that makes my stomach go into knots and makes me want to run for the hills! “Good”, I said, trying to hide any emotions that may make him think otherwise. “How long will you keep this business going?” I knew he would ...
Views: 1562(3 votes) - Savor the Moment - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Lisa MininniFor many years, I found it difficult to live in the moment. I had all of this energy frequently thinking about the next step and moving through each moment. For high-achieving entrepreneurs, being in the moment can be elusive. Throughout the years, I’ve found the following strategies ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - Your Mood is Your Food for Success in Business and Life - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Mitch TublinWhat time of year is your favorite time of year? Some people have great sadness and anxiety when others are enjoying themselves. Do you have a time of year which upsets you or makes you anxious? In your business, you must wear the mood and the mindset to keep your customers and your prospects ...
Views: 964(2 votes) - Time Management and Goal Setting for 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Joey PoltorWhat is more important to do than goal set and manage time. Like I have said before, time is the one resource the wealthiest of individuals and you share and well if you don't have goals, you just walk around in circles spinning like a dreidel. I am going to talk to you about one of the most ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - The Value of Reminder Calls for Service Providers - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Denise WilliamsWith all the other chores I have in life, giving clients reminder calls is one of my least favorite tasks. However I’ve found that a reminder all or text 24 hours before an appointment has drastically cut down on “no shows”. The clients who are most likely not to show up are first timers. If I ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - Top Reason to Set Goals - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI love the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Everyone is still in a festive mood and the stress of the holiday season is winding down. I enjoy the after-Christmas sales and I usually take the week off between the holidays. My number one favorite activity this last week of the year is ...
Views: 1298(4 votes) - Establish Business Credit in 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Justin KraneBusiness credit diversifies your borrowing options and sometimes your liability. 2013. You want an edge, right? How about making smart decisions? Choices that will create the type of success you want for your biz. The thing is, it's hard to make a decision about something that you don't ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Small business start-up – how to start a home-based business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainThe idea of starting up a home-based business has become a significant reality for many people in today's world and is likely to increasingly become the norm in many people. This is because the term home-based business means a variety of things. It can literally be a business that starts and ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Small business start-up – how much money do you need ? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainMoney is the big question runs through all the other ones. At the outset of setting up your own business the question tends to revolve around how much money you need to start the business up, both in terms of the funding that the business itself will need, and any money that you or your family ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Small business start-up – Who is your competition ? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainAs a small business you need to know who your competition is. This is one of the first questions you need to ask yourself. Realistically who am I likely to be competing against for custom of my service or product. Many people think of this question and say to themselves that either there is no ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Small business start-up – Why you need a business plan - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainAnyone who is starting up a business or plans to set up and run their own business needs to have a business plan. Many people think they only need to have a plan if they are going to be seeking funding either from a bank or an institution or an investor, and as such they either leave it to the ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Small business start-up – How to choose a business location - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainLocation is perhaps the most important decision you make concerning a business start-up. Surprisingly or unsurprisingly it is also one of the decisions that people give least attention to. Its importance lies in a number of factors and is a decision that needs to be taken after much careful ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - An Important Lesson on Attracting Clients - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Lisa MininniSo I had a learning moment last week. As you may know, I have hosted monthly teleseminars on various business growth topics for years now. Recently, when I surveyed my community they expressed interest in more webinars instead of teleseminars. In response to that survey, we set up the ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - Act Your Wage - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Joyce LaymanYou may be familiar with Dave Ramsey's philosophy of making your money work for you by living on less than you make, in other words "act your wage." During a meeting with a client earlier this week, she commented, "I wish my entire sales team would act their wage. They all set big goals at the ...
Views: 1418 - Small business start up - what are your obligations to employees ? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainAs a business start-up you will need to consider whether and at what point you will be wanting to employ people. It may not be in the immediate future, but having a plan will help hugely in the event that your business takes off and you need extra hands. It may be that you want to take on a ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Small business start up - how to choose the best location for your business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainEven when you are starting up or thinking about starting up a business there are a number of practical considerations both short-term and long-term that are worth having in mind. They may not be hugely relevant when drawing plans up or making plans for the business, but they are issues that will ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - Small business start up - starting a green business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainStarting a business that is deemed to be environmentally friendly is a big call for people nowadays and one that receives a lot of attention both in terms of support by state and government authorities as well as by consumers. A so-called green business may literally be a business that is in the ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Small business start up - are you an entrepreneur ? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainMany people have a real desire and inclination to start up and run their own business either as a sole trader, or as a small or potentially large company. Often they are put off even before they start by a number of sometimes well-meaning and sometimes not so well-meaning people who advise them ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Small business start up - how to motivate yourself - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainOne of the first questions you want to ask yourself is why am I starting a business, or why do I want to set up my own business. The value of asking yourself any question you get it helps to focus your mind and clarify thinking around a sense of reality, rather than simply a fantasy bubble that ...
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