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- Three Lists for Your Business Success - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Mitch TublinAre you in the habit of creating to-do lists? Every once in a while you still hear a guy refer to his wife having a ‘honey-do list’ for him. Somehow this might make it’s way to the Museum of Natural History where most Neanderthal Items reside. Seriously though this is actually an activity you ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Training In MLM – Success Begins With Your Mindset - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you looking for ways to bring your network marketing business to the next level? Not sure where you have gone wrong? Keep reading, because I will be highlighting some valuable pointers that you should really take note of. You see, before you see the manifestation of success, you need to ...
Views: 2774(1 vote) - Are You Well-Known? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOn Thanksgiving Day, as we sat around the table enjoying a delicious meal, my mom gave her annual celebratory toast to my Great Aunt Flossie (yes that was her real name) for teaching her the "secret" to making a turkey that melts in your mouth. I've been hearing this story since I was a child so ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - Become a High Performer - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Justin KraneWhat's Your Risk Tolerance Are you a high performer like Mia Hamm, Kobe Bryant or Roger Federer? What’s up with these 3? They bring it every time. They don’t go through peaks and troughs. They have sustained high performance, and that’s what makes them champions. They make being a high ...
Views: 1158(2 votes) - Why Many Musicians Fail In The Music Business And How To Avoid This - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Tom HessTom Hess, musician success coach and guitar player in the 1.5+ million record selling metal band Rhapsody Of Fire discusses success in the music industry. Why do some musicians reach success in their music careers while others never seem to ‘make it’ and end up working in jobs outside of the ...
Views: 1377 - Being Authentic In Your Business & Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Diane ConklinThere’s a lot of talk these days about being authentic, especially as it relates to your business. The question is: what exactly does that mean? Some business owners have taken this to mean they can say and do whatever they want to, because it’s just them being authentic. Everyone’s talking ...
Views: 651 - Training In MLM – Marketing System Tips - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you looking to improve the way you run your network marketing business? Not sure how to go about? Read on, because I have some MLM and marketing system tips to share with you. I hope you will treat this as training in MLM and take note of what I am about to share with you. By the end of this ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - 7 Things to Consider Before Starting a Business - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Mellon HuntStarting off a whole new business and becoming your own employer is a wonderful idea. It can be enjoyable and even tricky. For any thriving business you’ll not just need to explore and plan the many elements of your business, but will also attentively implement the project. Below are some ...
Views: 837 - Drinking the Kool-Aid - What Really Happens When You Decide to Invest at a Whole New Level - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Amethyst WyldfyreI have been having lots of interesting conversations lately with people - people who have made some powerful choices for themselves - people who have invested highly in their businesses and their dreams and desires - people who have sought the advice, guidance and wisdom of a variety of ...
Views: 901 - Tips on how to promote your small business on the web - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Gautam SinghThere are a number of social networks that are establishing a large population of users that are visiting these websites on a daily basis and for long periods of time. These social networks are becoming some of the most popular websites on the internet. There are new websites that are being ...
Views: 936(2 votes) - Internet Multi-Level Marketing – The New Face Of Network Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you looking to improve your network marketing business? Not sure how you can do that? Keep reading because I will be sharing with you some information on how you can leverage on the internet to improve your network marketing ventures. Internet multi-level marketing has been around for some ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - What Does the Fable, Chicken Little, Have To Do With Attracting Clients? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Lisa MininniThere’s an old folktale called Chicken Little. It’s a story about a chicken who believed the world was coming to an end all because an acorn fell on his head. Throughout the story, he kept shouting, “the sky is falling!” On his way to see the King to tell him his findings, he focused on ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Putting a Friendlier Face on Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Hunter PhoenixMarketing. Not usually the favourite subject for entrepreneurs and other creative types. But it’s the lifeblood of your business, your career and essentially, your livelihood. Marketing is what draws people to you, gets the word out, brings in contacts and possible partners, and is largely ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Technology, Tracking Codes, and Rules May Cause Failure in the Ability to Think - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Mitch TublinAfter storm Sandy, our street had trees down, branches and more. We knew we were lucky. We know this could have been a lot worse. A tree sat on our front porch, with roof damage and more. This AM our street was clear of debris for the first time since the storm. We know there are others who ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - ENTREPRENEURS DON'T DO THIS !! 5 Mistakes You Don't Want to Make ! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from KT. Jones5 HUGE MISTAKES ENTREPRENEURS SHOULD AVOID MAKING!! Entrepreneurship is far from an exact science. It probably is the furthest thing from it. Don’t believe it? Just ask any Entrepreneur! There is one term in the scientific world that may describe us though, an AMOEBA…Single cell ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Do You Step Over Dollars To Pick Up Pennies In Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Diane ConklinEvery year for the past 12 or 15 years I have taken a Friday off in the middle of December and spent the day with my best friend in Atlanta doing some Christmas shopping. We always have a great time, being silly and having fun, while getting the majority of our shopping done for the season. We ...
Views: 877 - Tips And Training In MLM – How The Successful Marketers Became Successful - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you struggling with your network marketing system? Not sure where you went wrong? Keep reading, because I would like to share with you some of my tips and training in MLM. I have friends who are successful marketers, and they shared some of their secrets with me. I remembered their advice ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - How Can a Security Guard Protect Me? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Mark LovellHealth care services, such as a home care facility, may require an on-site security guard. Many reasons can be given as to why this is a necessary decision. The purpose of an on-site security guard is keeping you and other residents requiring home care safe from threats. The biggest threat is ...
Views: 759 - Why Cloud Computing is important - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Gautam SinghHelp companies save money Companies can save a lot of money in their investment into cloud computing technologies that can help organizations take the burden of acquisition of servers, software, and people that are needed to stand up enterprise services, shared technology solutions, and ...
Views: 1143(4 votes) - Have You Invited Love into Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen HanaganHow to Feed the Soul of Your Business If you really want a soul-inspired business, you must make time for inspiration a priority in your life. It can be gardening or riding a motorcycle, but you must make those things that feed your body/mind/soul a constant priority. This all has to do ...
Views: 1120(2 votes) - Have You Met Your Inner Street Beggar? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen HanaganHow’s that for a catchy title that may not project the “image” I hope to portray? Frankly, I am tired of projecting images. That’s what actors and actresses do—projecting someone else’s life. I want to be the star in my own life, and not worry about an academy award. I want to speak the ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Why Use-It-Or-Lose-It? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Hal WechslerWhy “Use-It-Or-Lose-It”, Can Buy You More Years You are going to live into your 90s, if you don’t get run down by a municipal bus. We want them to be healthy, fun, & productive years. So what? We want to avoid Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. • Here’s the latest research of ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - How To Become An Expert - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Ellen GerstIn 2009, I opened up my business as a grief and relationship coach and started to write and self-publish books. Unfortunately, no one had ever heard of me or was aware of my services, and there didn’t appear to be any reason why others would consider me an authority or an expert on these ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - You Don't Have To Be Held Hostage By Your Business or Your Employees Ever Again...Business Systems Provide The Most Profitable Solutions! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Diane ConklinMost businesses lack adequate systems to get things done efficiently and effectively in their businesses. Anything and everything, from how the phone is answered, to processing refunds, to running successful events can and should be systematized. Standards should be put in place so everyone ...
Views: 647 - Could You Work Through a Major Disruption? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Elaine QuinnMy husband and I were in New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit. Like thousands of others, we were without electricity – no lights, no TV, no Internet, no hot water, no heat and no elevator – for days. Fortunately, we were just visiting. We had no damage, no injuries, and it wasn’t critical that ...
Views: 1249 - Get More Done and Have Fun Doing It! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Elaine QuinnNot so long ago, when virtually all work product was cranked out the hard way – without automation or electronic gadgetry – performance standards and expectations were a lot different. Communication moved by interoffice mail, or snail mail, or telephone if you could catch someone at their desk. ...
Views: 1220 - Bored Bored Bored! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeWell, I read another article today about how fewer women are getting to the boards of companies and how even fewer women are getting to the CEO position. Why am I bored? There are two reasons: Firstly, I have read so many articles about this recently and whilst I am a champion of women in ...
Views: 520 - What if it doesn’t work? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeAs we head into the last month of 2012, you might be spending some time reviewing your year; your highs and your lows. Did you have more highs than lows or vice versa? If you experienced more lows than highs, you might even be thinking “What if it doesn’t work? Should I pack it in ...
Views: 532 - Your Voice-Body-Language-& Words Influence-Persuade-Convince Others to Follow or NOT - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Hal WechslerWhy Your Voice is King-Kong to Your Left & Right Brain, & Wins Your Present-Goals, & Influences Others to Follow Your Directions. 1. Your Tone (deep or high voice), and your Pitch (smooth or rough voice), is what often convinces people to follow your suggestions or not. We all luv the sound ...
Views: 2121(1 vote) - ***Got Self-Defeating Money Conversations Lurking in Your Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamWhen I first started my coaching business I felt inept and powerless when it came to making money. I had a difficult time imagining that I could ever make a decent income. I believed that the only way I could end up with any money at the end of the month was to manage it very ...
Views: 1839(2 votes) - ***Feeling Stuck When It Comes To Making More Money? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“I don’t know what to do – I’ve been trying to make $4,000 in my business each month and it just isn’t happening. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I’m very clear about my bold money goal and I even have it written out where ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - ***7 Simple Wealth Secrets to Becoming The Next Millionaire – Next Door - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, authors of “The Millionaire Next Door”, studied extensively how millionaires acquired their wealth. They conducted their study over a 20-year period, during which they interviewed over 500 millionaires. In their survey they discovered that most people ...
Views: 2776(3 votes) - Five Ways to Enhance Your Personal and Professional Image - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from kristie kennedyIn order to distinguish yourself from the masses it is essential to commit to the never ending process of personal enhancement. This spans far beyond mere physical appearance, exhibiting the essence of your innermost being and every aspect of social interacting. It is imperative to be ...
Views: 2017 - Use the START Method to Make 2013 Your Best Year Ever - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Lisa MininniDo you begin the year with good intentions, then fade away because you got sidetracked? You’re not alone. According to a Franklin Covey Survey of 15,000 customers, one third will break their resolutions by the end of January. Nearly 40% surveyed attributed breaking their resolutions to having ...
Views: 1311 - Why Chanting Will Win You Your GOALS, When All Else Fails. - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Hal WechslerWant a Two-Minute Strategy to Win Your Goals – Now? • 1. Research by Dr. T. Temple Tutler, Cleveland University, indicates that chanting (repetition of a sound or word) produces serious physiological effects. How long? Minimum of Two-Minutes. • 2. Chanting a meaningless sound (Ex. Shreem ...
Views: 3472 - 3 Keys to Easier Cash Flow - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Hunter PhoenixAny of you who know me, have heard me say this dozens of times,”businesses run on cash, not just hard work and enthusiasm.” But as an entrepreneur, it’s easy to forget that. You get pulled in so many different directions; newsletters, blogs, videos, new marketing gimmicks, fancy new products … ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Networking in the Restaurant Industry - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Amanda DiSilvestroThe restaurant industry seems to be a lot about “who you know.” You want to meet with up new managers and you want to get your ads out there to the food-loving consumers, but it isn’t always so easy. Most stores need a little push from someone well established before they can really nab those ...
Views: 1159 - Are You Getting The Basics Right? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Diane ConklinPart of the holiday season is about giving and receiving gifts. Most of us like doing both – giving and receiving, whether we admit it or not. When we give gifts, we certainly want to be sure that the recipient knows it came from us. During this past holiday season I found one particular ...
Views: 674 - Training In MLM – Why You Ought To Have The Right Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you trying to succeed in your network marketing business but for some reason you do not know where you have gone wrong? This may shock you, but more often than not, the reason for your lack of succeed could be due to you facing each day with the wrong attitude. I would like to share with you ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Want to Earn More Income Online? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Elisa PlanellasIt is an indescribable feeling to receive your very first online profits. Who could blame you for desiring to earn more income online? Just as when you realized that it really is possible to create an online income for yourself, it is time also to see that you could be earning more money online. ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Are You Eating Burnt Toast? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Marcy StahlEach of us is shaped by our family beliefs, expectations and behaviors. These are often passed down through multiple generations. "As you grow up, you're automatically enrolled in an eighteen-year course called "Life Beliefs." This course covers all areas of your existence -- religion, career, ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Founder of Global 100 company Pring shares 9 insights on hacking, running companies and employees - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieNothing to Something Muhammad Nasrullah has done something that not many people have done – take his startup from nothing to something, being recognized as a Global 100 company by Red Herring in 2012. There were over 5,000 nominees, so how did he do it? Here are 9 insights from the founder ...
Views: 1727 - We Can Only Learn From Other Women - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeRecently, I was thinking of the wonderful proliferation of organisations and communities across the globe which support women in business, but one of the things that really struck me was that very few of these organisations acknowledge the role men can play in helping women achieve their goals. ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - Switch The Lights Off On Your Way Out - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeThis is probably one of the hardest things for you to do – the ability to “switch off”. It’s like we’re switched on all the time. We have so many roles to fulfill it feels like we have to be ‘ON’ all the time, even when we’re asleep. The trouble is when you never switch off, you never get ...
Views: 478(1 vote) - “I Just Can’t Face It” - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeHow many times have you said that to yourself today? How many times did you tell yourself that before breakfast?? It’s ok, you can tell me as I have been that soldier too. How many of us have woken up and before our feet even touch the ground have thought this or had a sinking feeling in the ...
Views: 492(1 vote) - 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: 494(1 vote) - 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: 462(1 vote) - It’s All About The Money! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeYesterday, I heard someone say very definitively that ‘if you’re in business, you’re only in it for the money’. I found myself a little perturbed by this very definite statement as whilst this may be the case for some people, there are others (including me) who are in business for a bigger ...
Views: 469 - Women Are Not Great At Raising Their Game - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI bet that got your attention right? Did it annoy you? Did it p*** you off? I hope so because it shows you have an inner compass which hates this type of headline! Problem is there are some people out there who believe this and before you ask, no, I don’t believe it’s true…I think there are a ...
Views: 472 - I Am Wonder Woman…or Am I? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI read an interesting article in the weekend papers and the article was discussing women who return to work very quickly after giving birth. The article profiled Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer who had her baby on 1 October and was back at work before the month was out. It also brought up the very ...
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