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- ***5 Keys to Regroup in the Face of Failure - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Carolyn EllisFailure and rejection are tough pills to swallow. But sometimes they prove to be the best medicine in the long term. Let me explain. We live in a fast-moving, success-driven, “quick fix” oriented society. Encountering disappointment, under performance or outright failure it is something ...
Views: 8855(29 votes) - Why Specialised Australian Search Engines are perfect for Aussies - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Leah LingaolingaoThough it consumes most of our time and effort, many of us have this obsession to everyday things that interest us like hot cars, a relaxing beach vacation in the South Pacific, and finding the coolest job. Now that many of us are connected to the Internet, there is no denying to the fact that ...
Views: 1202 - Hottest Ticket Deals for the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Leah LingaolingaoThe Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 is, without a doubt, the biggest motoring sports event in Australia. Getting last minute ticket deals for this all-important race would be on every racing fans mind. Of course, unprecedented ticket sales and additional seating arrangements for the grandstand ...
Views: 1997 - Review: The Lean Startup - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Marquita HeraldHow Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses If you've not yet heard of Eric Ries, it may be because it wasn't that long ago he was just another Silicon Valley software engineer with a list of failed to modestly-successfully start-ups on his ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - 6 Networking Tips for New Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Marquita HeraldNetworking and learning to talk to people you don’t know is an essential skill for most business people, but especially for entrepreneurs. There is a strong correlation between the entrepreneur as a person and his or her business that requires they get out into the world to create and maintain ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Version One Is Better Than Version Zero - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Paul MonaxThat is a phrase that I heard at a recent course that I attended on marketing on the internet. The implication is that it is better to get your first version of a not-quite-ready ad or even a new product out there and see how it goes over, than to have nothing out there at all. And thus no ...
Views: 2224(1 vote) - What is an RFP (Request For Proposal) Anyhow? And Should I Even Care About Them? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Paul MonaxAn RFP is a Request For Proposal. They can be put out by any company or organization, but they are most common in a government agency situation where they are looking to have multiple bidders each propose their own solution to the problem that is presented. An RFP is typically just a ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - When Being Driven Takes You to the Dark Side - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickAs an entrepreneur we are trained to focus on results – make more money, get more clients, sell more products, and achieve more recognition. It becomes easy to let these hard numbers dictate our daily levels of success, happiness, and even survival. In order to get more results, many of us ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - How to Permanently Own Luck, Accelerated Healing... - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Hal Wechsler---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Permanently Own LUCK, Accelerated Healing… We have received this hidden knowledge from the Guru-With-No-Name. He lives in India and visited the U.S. where he gifted us with these ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - YES, You Can Be a Full-Time Mom and Successful Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Lisa CherneyHow do I balance being a full-time mother and a full-time entrepreneur? After five+ years of doing both, I can say it's been crazy, fun, and worth every minute! I started by creating the life that I wanted, and then I worked my business into it. If you want to be a mother and entrepreneur ...
Views: 530 - 6 Quick Tips to Conquer Email Overwhelm - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Lisa FraserHow often are you overwhelmed by the amount of email you find on any given day? Do you read all of it? If you do, how much time are you spending on that? Be honest. Even an hour a day can add up to a massive amount of lost income over the course of a year. How much is your email habit costing ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - Engaging Customers with Facebook Applications - FREE BONUS! (Make 100 - 200 Dollars A Day) see details below - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Joel MorelWith the rapid advancement in the Internet and its increasing user presence, the medium has become a preferred means of communicating directly with customers. Among the most popular activities on the Internet is the voracious usage of social networking sites. With its open architecture and ...
Views: 963 - Why Luck is a Skill You Can Double - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Hal Wechsler------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why Luck is a Skill you Can Double (2x), And Win at Texas Hold’em – Consistently Our research asked Law School seniors what they learned to use from law school in their relationships, and private ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - What IS Investing? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Alex WardFor some, the concept of Investment makes their heads spin. Investing is done by men in suits, who live fast, drive nice cars and have an affinity for risk. While this particular stereotype isn't 100% inaccurate, it falls well short of defining investing. Have you ever heard the ...
Views: 729(4 votes) - Is Investing in Stocks for You? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Alex WardWhen you say the word, 'investment,' most people's minds go straight to the stock market. Stocks are widely recognised as one of the most popular forms of investing. Yet while millions of people are already out there, trying their hand at investing in 'the market,' there are still many of us who ...
Views: 625(3 votes) - Investing Frequently is Your Ideal First Step - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Alex WardInvesting in any form whether it's in finance, real estate or stocks can be a daunting endeavour at the best of times. Even seasoned investment professionals experience hurdles along the way. It's easy to understand then why those just starting to dip their toe in the investing pool often shy ...
Views: 633(3 votes) - Follow up by “just checking in” - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Fabienne FredricksonHow to follow up on prospects is one of the most common questions I get and there are as many experts with an answer to this as there are ways to do it. I take a cue from a good friend of mine who happens to be my life insurance agent. One day, Rob was celebrating a big new account he’d just ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - Stop Doing Everything Yourself and Learn to Outsource - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Fabienne FredricksonToday’s tip is about when you’ve reached a certain level in your business, and it seems like you’re doing everything yourself. You’re working with the clients. You’re doing the marketing. You’re buying the supplies. You’re changing the light bulbs. You’re sending out invoices and paying things, ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Things to Learn About Government Contracting Companies - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Olive ParkGovernment contracting companies were private companies selling goods or services in contract with the government. There are many types of government contracts offer to bid ranging from building and construction materials, building and maintenance of roads, bridges and telecommunication, ...
Views: 778 - How to Create Big Financial Success in Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Betty JonesWhat do your colleagues and competition do or have that allows them to achieve and accomplish so much more than some of you? In my opinion after mentoring and coaching thousands in my mindset, responsibility and accountability programs, I believe that these entrepreneurs are highly successful as ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - How to Create Big Financial Success in Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Betty JonesWhat do your colleagues and competition do or have that allows them to achieve and accomplish so much more than some of you? In my opinion after mentoring and coaching thousands in my mindset, responsibility and accountability programs, I believe that these entrepreneurs are highly successful as ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Are You Your Own Worst Enemy? 3 Ways to Tell If You'Re Getting in Your Own Way - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Jane MorrisonMotivation is a funny thing, and far too often the reason you don't move forward or succeed on something you badly desire is because you get in your own way. Why do you get in your own way and self sabotage when you clearly want something? From my own experience of coaching and mentoring ...
Views: 665 - Benefits of CRM Software Support - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Antony WilmerAs the world becomes more and more expensive to live in and run, the need for low cost resources is in high demand. Not only is it costly to live a normal life, it is very pricey to run a regular business. Several businesses, of all sizes, rely on their customer base in order to function and ...
Views: 639 - Does Your Family And Friends Support You? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kasi PhillipsIf you are one of those people who seem to always look at things differently in terms of financial stability or just want more out of life then what you've been programmed to believe then keep reading. Before I decided to become an entrepreneur I took a lot of things into consideration. We ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - Five Questions to Ask Before Setting Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOAnthony Ricigliano - Business articles and advice by Anthony Ricigliano: So you’re ready to start a business and it’s exciting and daunting at the same time. Here’s a way to handle on whether your goals are reachable and whether you can experience the level of success you desire. Setting your ...
Views: 2511(3 votes) - Smart Women And The 4 Entrepreneurial Phases - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffWhen you start a new business or take action on a big idea that you've had brewing for a while, it can be a very exciting time. You begin to get a taste of what entrepreneurship can feel like; you’re in control of your own schedule, maybe you worked for someone else and you've escaped the rigid ...
Views: 1266(3 votes) - 7 Secrets to Structure Your Business for Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Darla LeDouxMost solo entrepreneurs have at least some piece of the "why" they are in business that includes having more freedom to be where they want when they want. While each business owner will have a different version of what that looks like, there are some general guidelines that apply to everyone. ...
Views: 1327 - How To Be An Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Trevor PoulsonSome of you are looking to own your very own business but do not have the official business training that you think you will need to accomplish this task. Well stop thinking like that, neither did I. However, I have created a successful business that is growing every day. In fact so big I had to ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - 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 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) - 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) - The 'Essential 10' Terms Everyone Should Know Prior to Investing - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Alex WardWrapping your head around a new concept can be difficult enough. Throw into the equation the fact that this new concept you're keen to learn about practically has its own language and there are bound to be some out there who are taken a little aback. Fear not though, as in an effort to easy ...
Views: 757(2 votes) - Hire for Skill, Retain for Results, Fire for Chemistry - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Jane CranstonWhen working with managers and executives in a coaching relationship, I’m often struck as to how naïve some are to the realities of the day-to-day operating on the job and the politics of the workplace. All too often people tell me how many hours they work and about all the effort they ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - If You're Not Thrilled - Get a Purpose or Get Out - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Darla LeDouxBeing an entrepreneur is work. There I said it. I didn't say "hard work" but it is work any way you slice it. To keep it going, it had better be rewarding, right? Recently I had a day in which I registered two people into a coaching program. Each had been connected with me for some time via ...
Views: 979 - Growing Up in the Farm Business - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rachel SchwartzI am what most people call the typical farm girl. I grew up in a ranch with my family and have loved farming since I was a kid. Every day I would wake up to the sounds of chickens cackling and as I open the windows, I breathe fresh air and enjoy the sunlight. For so many years I enjoyed my farm ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - Tactics Successful Entrepreneurs Use to Keep Their Minds Sharp - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Lisa MininniIn doing some research for an article years ago, I came across an excerpt from John C. Maxwell's book, "Developing the Leader Within You". Maxwell tells a story he read in a Norman Vincent Peale book where Peale was walking through the twisted streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong and came upon a ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - What's Synchronicity? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Hal Wechsler--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Picture Comes to Mind With The Word, Synchronicity? If you have to stop and analyze it – Latin: combining Syn (together) with Chronos (time), like I do, and still cannot get a handle on ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - The Six Stages to Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Denis DixonSetting goals works much better than not setting them. Successful people from all walks of life have always set goals, and find the process to be an integral part of their life achievements. When the concept of goal setting was first introduced, everyone was very enthusiastic with this new ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Boundaries: How to Set Them and Why You Need Them - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Jane MorrisonThe other day I was working with a client, the owner of a massage and wellness center, and she was stressing out about how her clients push her to extend the expiration date on her special offers. Her sub contractors push her on the date their rent is due and ask for an extension. She doesn't ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Overcoming The Challenges Every Solopreneur Faces - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Sydni Craig-HartBeing a solopreneur can trigger many fears that you may not have even known about before! You know that you have talent and a lot to offer your clients. Nevertheless, it's not an easy job to keep your confidence up while you're dealing with the realities of marketing your services, being your ...
Views: 919(2 votes) - Peer-To-Peer Lending and Your Small Business - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonBefore the internet, before computers, before the stock market, businesses still needed money. Terms like ‘Barter’, ‘Partner’, or even ‘Susu’ were a critical part of the financial vernacular. With the advent of the internet, so much has changed. Here is one such major change – “Peer-to-Peer ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Your Power With Money; 7 Tactics to Avoid to Stop Giving it Away - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Lisa FraserStanding in your power with money, especially when you are providing your own services, takes courage and holding firm to your boundaries. When you are not in a place of power, people will show up to test out those boundaries. Following are 7 areas that you need to address or you will never be ...
Views: 925(3 votes) - How to Repurpose Your Content & Write Your Book - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Ana HillisLeverage your time and your expertise. Writing a book can do a lot for you and your business. It’s probably something you’ve either thought about or have started, maybe you finished a rough draft, maybe not. Interestingly enough, 81% of people have stated they want to write a book, but only ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - Forex Trading Course: Risk Management or Gambling? Your Choice. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Forex Robot ArenaMoney Management, often referred to as Risk Management, is undoubtedly a vital element, it essentially divides the winners and losers, and should be of vital importance as part of any online forex trading training course. It isn't really a sexy topic to talk about, though possibly the most ...
Views: 2913(5 votes) - The Conscious Creation Equation for Manifesting Success - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jackie LapinSomeone recently asked me why I know that I will be successful when I undertake something, and the answer popped into my head so clearly that it astonished me. My response to him was, “Because of four key factors. . . ” • I can envision the project in advance and see how I want it to unfold. ...
Views: 1497 - When the Pursuit of More Money Costs Too Much - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickMany years ago one of my mentors taught me this saying: “success is only sustainable when it’s good for you, good for the people around you, and good for the world.” That sounds good and everything…but what does it really mean? Do we mean people like Enron can’t just cover up their big oil ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Do You Have An Entrepreneurial Mindset? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhen I worked in the banking world (seems like a lifetime ago!) everything was pretty much decided for me. I had a boss who told me when to come in, how long I needed to be there, what to do when I was there, what my deadlines and goals were and overall what was expected of me. I also had ...
Views: 747(2 votes) - The Secret Gateway of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkThere can be many struggles you face when operating your own business. In fact it can be an intensely emotional experience, especially when you are dedicated to helping other people change their lives for the better. So, we wanted to give you some food for thought: Did you know that we can ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Forex Training Course Lesson: A Forex Trading Strategy That Works - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Forex Robot ArenaWhen you search for a forex trading strategy that works, it can be difficult to know what is a viable strategy to use. Lots of tactics depend on very short term desired goals that could give you big earnings for a short time followed by a crash. Dishonest dealers develop these types of systems ...
Views: 2111(2 votes) - Are Limiting Beliefs Stopping You From Achieving Your Goals? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Anne BachrachInherently speaking, there is nothing that you are not capable of accomplishing. The truth is there is no such thing as can't - you only think you can't. Success is not a special privilege handed out to a selected few; success comes to applying success-oriented beliefs. Transform limiting ...
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