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- 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: 2211(1 vote) - ***How to Live Fully When Your Life Feels Too Full - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie Cunningham“I feel like we’re playing hooky from work!” I turned and looked at my husband’s wider-than-life grin beaming across his face in the afternoon sun. Drawing a deep breath, I took in the incredible beauty around us: snowcapped mountains, blue skies above and fresh snow under our feet. “You ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - Has Your Business Hit A Glass Ceiling? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Adele Howell-PryceThe term “glass ceiling” is most often used in corporate jobs. It is used to explain the phenomenon where people climb the ladder, get promoted, seem to be on track and then for no apparent reason – their promotion path seems to stall and they get no further. However, in my experience this ...
Views: 2209(2 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: 2208(2 votes) - Seven Is the Number of Completion - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Candace HouseDo you feel like your life is spinning off kilter? Are you left feeling as if something is missing? Here are 7 steps to help you to find your way. 1. Know What You Want. Many professionals choose their careers because someone told them they would be good in a particular field. Another is ...
Views: 2205(6 votes) - Preventing Physical Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dovell BonnettPhysical identity theft occurs when thieves come in close contact with their victims or the information they’re stealing. for example, Thieves may engage in dumpster diving, where they look through garbage, or literally dumpsters. to find papers with account numbers, addresses, name of family ...
Views: 2203 - Self-Accountability Empowers Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Young KimHaving a strong sense of self-accountability is the cornerstone of success and productivity. Self-accountability simply means you are holding yourself responsible for your successes and failures. Most of us feel a sense of accountability towards our managers, co-workers, clients, customers, ...
Views: 2202(4 votes) - Helpful Tips – How To Type With 10 Fingers - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2017 from Misty JhonesIn the United States, an estimated 20% of people with a computer is able to touch typing with ten-finger system. These employees have a huge advantage over those who do not master this skill. If you namely correctly learned to type with 10 fingers, make fewer mistakes, you work faster and you ...
Views: 2200 - Muddling Mondays - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Wm. Hovey SmithMuddling Mondays You have returned to work on Monday after making a presentation at a trade show and a 4-to- 12 hour flight back home. After making a presentation at a trade show or other event and a long flight back home the body, mind and spirit are going to take time to recover, whether ...
Views: 2200 - Everything I Learned About Methodical Decision Makers, I Learned From My Mom - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lisa MininniWhatever you’re selling, you must reach out to a decision maker. All kinds of selling techniques are used, but the bottom line is decision makers are people. They have identifiable needs, preferences, and even motivations for what they buy. They have goals, dreams and hopes. That couldn’t ...
Views: 2199(4 votes) - The Biggest Goof Sellers Make When Dealing with Hot Prospects - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Jill KonrathI dream of hot prospects who call me up and say, “We’ve heard good things about your company. We want to make a decision quickly. We’re hoping you can help us out.” Occasionally my sales fantasies turn into realities. When it happens, it’s so easy to be seduced by this low-handing fruit. ...
Views: 2199(15 votes) - ***11 Simple Steps to Signing on a New Client - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Heather DominickI often hear from entrepreneurs how hard it is to sign on a new client. Actually, it’s quite simple. I am going to share 11 steps with you, but before you can take these 11 steps to signing on a new client you must be clear about WHO your Ideal Client is. This is a key pre-step. And another key ...
Views: 2195(7 votes) - Are We Truly Free And Independent? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaThe dictionary defines "independent" as: • not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. • not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: an independent businessman. • not ...
Views: 2191 - C-Level Selling - 6 Steps to Get Your Higher Price - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Sam Manfer1. Sell in the C-Suite Don’t bypass the subordinates, but don’t get stuck there either. C-levels are looking for value, not price. Subordinates are looking for whatever they think their boss, the C-level, General Manager, Profit Center leader wants. Only the C-level boss knows what s/he ...
Views: 2191 - ***5 Ways to Avoid Living a Regret-Filled Life as An Entrepreneurial Woman - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI recently watched a Ted Talk video by Jane McGonigal who shared the top 5 most common regrets of the dying expressed to hospice workers. Her list was fascinating. As women entrepreneurs our lives are often filled with countless tasks and action steps that we must take to market our business ...
Views: 2190(2 votes) - Is It Okay to Put Your Work First as a Mother - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Michaela SibandaYou all know the procedure when you’re on a plane. The flight attendant stands in front and tells you how to put on your oxygen mask and proceeds to tell you that in case of an emergency put your mask on first before doing anything else or helping anyone else. We all know why she gives us ...
Views: 2184(2 votes) - 4 Creative Marketing Tips to Increase Your Wellness Business Sales - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Carrie ReinagelAccording to International Spa Association President Lynne McNees, “Since the economic downturn, the consumer is more educated than ever before when it comes to value and investing in themselves. They expect a return on their investment, and they aren’t falling for any tricks or gimmicks. They ...
Views: 2180 - The Act of Failing Doesn't Make You a Failure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Sona JepsenEveryone experiences self-doubt from time to time. When we challenge ourselves by taking on new jobs or responsibilities, it’s natural to wonder whether we’re up to the task. Self-doubt actually can be helpful, as it spotlights areas of weaknesses where we would benefit from more ...
Views: 2180 - 2010: The Year of the Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThe Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in 2010 will be “self.” A recent Internet poll of 25-44 year olds revealed that 90% of them hoped to own their own business. A survey conducted by Ernst & Young found that 75% of influential Americans believe that entrepreneurship will be ...
Views: 2177(3 votes) - Are You Ignoring Messages? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Lisa MininniIn its simplest form, communication in business is conveying a message through a channel. It can link ideas and things and is a mechanism for connectivity and interaction. Communication is expressed in words, pictures, gestures, signals, and colors. In its most basic context, there is a ...
Views: 2177(9 votes) - Use the Law of Attraction to Grow Your Business Through the Roof - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Betty JonesI talked about solo-preneurs, coaches, consultants, healers and spiritual teachers who are struggling, and frustrated to get to the bottom of why they’ve been hiding out, playing small and repeatedly attracting the same kinds of negative people and situations in their businesses. If some or all ...
Views: 2175(3 votes) - What Racking Up a 6-Figure Tax Liability Taught Me About Tax Season - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Tony DelmercadoI’ve been an entrepreneur since I started mowing neighborhood lawns in high school. Soon after, my buddy and I launched a full-on landscaping operation with three trucks, a trailer, commercial mowers, and a staff of eight — all before graduation. Eventually, I sold that company to add more ...
Views: 2175 - ***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) - How to Gesture And Double Your Communicating Skills - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Gesture And Double Your Communication Skills Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension) without sounding like a dominating school teacher? If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot happier than if he says the results ...
Views: 2170(8 votes) - ***The ONE Tool You Must Have To Manifest Business Abundance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Heather DominickSetting clear intentions for your business is the opportunity to take full responsibility for creating your business the way you really want it to be. When you set an intention, you first get very clear about you desire, and then you ask for guidance by being willing to partner with the divine ...
Views: 2169(29 votes) - 6 Ways to Prevent Burnout - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonBecoming an entrepreneur has many benefits. It allows us to make a living doing something we enjoy. It gives us more freedom and flexibility than working for someone else. And it allows for unlimited earning potential. And yet many entrepreneurs have second thoughts about the path they're ...
Views: 2166 - Why You Absolutely Must Start an Online Business in 2017 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Zac JohnsonWith a new year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about that new business you wanted to start! It's quite understandable why you may not have started a business of your own yet, considering all of the built-in costs just to get started. However, what many ...
Views: 2164(2 votes) - Being Your Best, The Fastest Way to Success - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkIs there something in your business or life that you would like to change or improve – a relationship, a situation or even a daily task that drives you nuts? If there is some part of your business or life that isn’t working as well as you would like, you can live in resentment, accept it ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - How to Come Up With Headline Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Francis LuiComing up with headline ideas can be difficult. But it doesn't have to be that way. You're going to read tips on how to come up with headline ideas and improve your headlines. First, write down as many headlines as you can without editing yourself. Just let the ideas flow and get them down ...
Views: 2159 - 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: 2155(4 votes) - Great Entrepreneurs Build Strong International Brand Names - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Geoff FickeTheir Successors Often Lose Focus And Greatly Damage These Franchises If you are of a certain age you will vividly remember the following names: Helena Rubenstein, Faberge, Germain Monteil, Trigere, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Max Factor, Schwinn, W. T. Grant, Montgomery Ward and Chuck Taylor. ...
Views: 2154(3 votes) - 5 Tips for a CEO to Delegate Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Tom Bordon“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.” Ronald Reagan An entrepreneurial CEO is responsible for ensuring smooth progress of everything from the marketing to finance, along ...
Views: 2152(1 vote) - America’s Great Advantage Creating Divergent Industries - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe American economy is the growth engine of the industrial world and will continue to be so, as long a steady stream of innovative, divergent products is successfully created. The history of capitalism is replete with cycles of unique, needed product and technology advances that exponentially ...
Views: 2152(1 vote) - Why it's a Great Idea to Fundraise at Your Live Events - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Lisa SasevichOne of the beauties of hosting a live or virtual event is the opportunity to raise money for causes you care about while making money and a difference with your great work. I started doing this myself several years ago, and what began as an experiment has become a cherished business ...
Views: 2149 - The Biggest Reason That Separates Great Guitar Players From Mediocre Guitar Players - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Tom HessWhat do you think separates great guitarists from average guitarists? Hint: It has nothing to with guitar technique or the amount of time your practice each day. In fact, the answer is so simple you have probably overlooked it: The Secret To Becoming A Great Guitarist It is commonly ...
Views: 2146 - Promote Your Business With Free Giveaways - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Simon WilliamsMarketing and promotion is essential for the success of all companies, no matter how big or small. Among the various promotional strategies that help to promote products and services, free giveaways is very effective. These giveaways are used as a part of sales promotion to boost the sales of ...
Views: 2144 - Integrating The Tools You Need As A Console Manager - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Hector Kleinege MugenWhen you need to be able to monitor different sources of input and output that are being run on a central computer system, it is pretty likely you will need a console manager. This nifty little device allows you to gain access to important server features and systems from an out-of-hub location ...
Views: 2140 - Entrepreneurship - The Failure Myth - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Kevin KellyA life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful, than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw According to Global Entrepreneurial Monitor (GEM) fear of failure is the top reason given in Ireland and worldwide by aspiring entrepreneurs for not starting their own ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - Five Most Profitable Home-Based Business Ideas with Small Capital - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from James HarnsbergerPeople usually think that starting up some profitable home business is an unrealistic move. It would require a lot of time, effort, and money to even start from scratch. Starting up from scratch is a gamble. You wouldn't really know if it's going to work or not. It’s not surprising why most ...
Views: 2136 - Applying for a patent or patent: that's how it is - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikA patent, usually also called copyright, is the exclusive property right to an invention. As an entrepreneur, you can prevent others from making, recreating, using, reselling, renting out or delivering your invention, process or product. If you get a patent for a certain invention, you can ...
Views: 2133 - Run Your Office with No Complaints, No Excuses and No Regrets - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismWhat does complaining, office gossip, power struggles, and low morale have in common? All of these issues are symptoms of Drama. The more global definition of drama is “any obstacle to your peace and prosperity.” A more “corporate” way to define drama is anything that hampers the mission or the ...
Views: 2130 - 8 Lessons Learned From Starting a Tutoring Business - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Christie VanArragon1. Write a business plan Writing a business plan is an important step when considering starting a tutoring business. Your business plan will help you think about what needs to be completed at various stages and will help you focus your time and energy on the essential steps of building a ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - Easy, Sleazy Marketing Pickup Lines... - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Kate Beeders"What's your sign?" "Hey, beautiful" "Want to see come up and see my art work?" Think back to your younger, single days (or maybe for you that's what you are now) and when you went to the bars. Remember how much you hated hearing those lines? I did. Yikes...I felt like ...
Views: 2129 - C-Suite Selling: Identifying the Ultimate Decision-Maker - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Sam ManferSometime it’s tough to know who actually makes the final decision. Well, the person responsible for profit and loss (P/L leader) is the ultimate decision-maker for anything of consequence in his or her domain. This person can be a CEO or a General Manager or a Plant Manager, or a Product-line ...
Views: 2128 - 3 Keys to Overcoming Perfectionism – Powerful Mindset Shifts For Entrepreneurs Who Are Ready To Get Unstuck and Into Action FAST! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsWhy would they want to hire me versus that other woman, there are way more qualified people out there than me? I don’t know If I should work on my website first or figure out what I’m really offering to people – wait on my business card logo guy is still waiting to hear back from me, gosh why ...
Views: 2124 - Seven Essential Questions for Establishing a Superior Business Model - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany people have trouble deciding where to start when considering possibilities to establish a better business model. With these questions, you'll make more effective changes ... and faster. Let me start by describing what a business model is so that you'll better understand the questions. A ...
Views: 2123(3 votes) - Focusing On Prosperity Rather Than Misery - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Sally MarksI was interviewed by Vickie Champion on a series of questions of “Things I Wish I knew in my 20s about (money, relationships, health etc.) I’m one of several men and women who are featured on her you tube site. Here are my thoughts on “What I wish I knew in my 20s about money.” “When I ...
Views: 2122(4 votes) - 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) - 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) - Definition of a Strategy: Understanding the Fundamentals of Successful Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sherrin Ross IngramHave you ever noticed how the question of "What is a strategy?" rarely comes up in the context of strategic planning? The word strategy is frequently used with the assumption that anyone involved in developing strategies knows exactly what a strategy is. It has been my experience that such an ...
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