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- Stop Selling and Grow Your Accounting Practice - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeDeveloping better selling skills is not necessarily the path to more sales. In fact, often it is not the most direct route to greater revenues or profits. Yet so many small business owners turn to this as a panacea for low sales figures. Let me tell you a story so I can illustrate my point. I ...
Views: 2755(5 votes) - The Online Marketing Revolution Is Here! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Steven Schmeltzle"Stop pushing your message out and start pulling your customers in" - Inbound Marketing The Yellow Pages, as a traditional method of finding products and services, is dying. You can no longer simply insert your name and number into the big yellow book and wait for the phone to start ringing. ...
Views: 864 - Backup! Just Do It! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Ellen WilliamsI received a phone call this week from a potential client. She found my name on the Peachtree.com website, and as with most people who call from there, she was having a problem. Her name was Jane and the first thing she said was, “Someone deleted all my 2010 invoices!” Now, the only way to ...
Views: 1083 - Are You Speaking Their Language? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often have you traveled to a location where you just didn't speak the local language? Where you didn't understand what was being said to or around you? How did that make you feel? Did you have a sense of connection? Or was it something else? Maybe you were visiting a foreign country, maybe ...
Views: 1660 - ***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: 2175(29 votes) - Give life to your laptop - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jhon RickLaptop has become an essential tool for many lives. Laptop Battery is an important peripheral for any laptop. These play a key role for operating the laptops when there is no external power supply. These are highly durable and are available for affordable prices. The batteries are offered by ...
Views: 1207 - Now it´s low price on Pop Up Curved Walls - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Simon WilliamsA Pop Up wall is a big curved printed background. Often used buy companies on tradeshows and exhibitions. The bas in a Pop Up Curved wall is an aluminum skeleton. Construction of the aluminum skeleton making it to a 10 second work for one person to put it up on tradeshow. When skeleton of Pop ...
Views: 807(2 votes) - Systems Thinking Drives Small Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniImagine for a moment that you’re sitting in a meeting and you look down at your cell phone to discover that several people just signed up for a workshop you’re hosting four weeks from today. Each person that signed up immediately received an automated message from you with details on the ...
Views: 1140(9 votes) - Client Attraction: 3 Mistakes That Stop You From Growing to Your Full Potential in Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lana McAraIf we're in business, it's comforting to know that we’re not the first to walk this journey. Thousands of very successful business people have done this before, and they’ve made their findings available to us through books, coaching, videos, and the Internet. With so much information out there ...
Views: 1223 - Just What Is a Turnkey Business Package - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Cindy HartmanAre you one of the many people wanting to start your own business, but concern over the economy has encouraged you to hold off for a while? If so, consider a turnkey business package to assist you. So, exactly what is a turnkey business package? First, let's discuss what it is not. Similar to ...
Views: 1419 - How Smart Women Become Successful Entreprenuers - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Barnsley BrownCalling all enterprising women. This article is for you! No, it isn't about feminine products or brassieres. (Whew! Aren't you relieved?) This article shows you how to get SMART and become successful entrepreneurs. You know what "smart" means, doll, but you don't know what "SMART" means. So, ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Time Management Is a Waste of Your Time - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI recently read an article by Jim Rohn, the highly-respected business philosopher. The article concerned time management -- one of the things many small business owners list as an obstacle to their success. In this article, he says that the idea of time management is a myth, if not ...
Views: 1241(4 votes) - Philip Judge; A Look At The Man In Charge At Younique Wealth - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Michael MakahamadzePhilip Judge's experience in the wealth management and precious metals industry is invaluable to the success of Younique Wealth Systems. What does Philip’s experience mean for Younique Wealth Systems Independent Business Owners? If you seek experience in the wealth management and precious ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - Creating Our Value - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jeannine ClontzValue is a funny thing. We look for it everywhere we go – if it’s not a good value, or doesn’t provide us with benefits, we keep moving. I wonder why it is we don’t feel WE have a value? Several months ago I spoke to a prospect with a small home-based business. They use a $15/hour person ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Women in Business: Your Brain is Essentially a Computer – Know How to Operate It? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Valencia RayWomen entrepreneurs are a rapidly growing demographic, yet the key is not to simply start a business but to also be successful at it. I owned and operated a very successful medical and surgical practice before selling it to now share insights into business and life that I’ve applied personally ...
Views: 1109 - 5 Benefits of Using Article Directories - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAn article directory is a website that hosts hundreds of articles on various topics. When your articles are published in directories, people interested in your subject matter will have the opportunity to read them, and if they find the material useful they will then be able to visit your website ...
Views: 1155(10 votes) - 5 Benefits of Using Article Directories - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAn article directory is a website that hosts hundreds of articles on various topics. When your articles are published in directories, people interested in your subject matter will have the opportunity to read them, and if they find the material useful they will then be able to visit your website ...
Views: 1155(10 votes) - What Investors Want - Five Key Items - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tiffany WrightWhat do Investors want when considering investing in a company? What do these angel investors, venture capitalists, private equity investors and others seek? 1. A strong return on investment. Ranges from 8% (friendly, debt) to 40% -Different types of investors investing at various stages of ...
Views: 2700(5 votes) - How to Give More Than Ever Before - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithFemale entrepreneurs may be surprised when they discover what they must do in order to give more. For businesswomen who are passionate about giving, it is possible to do so without draining their own reserves, as long as they follow some simple – yet effective – rules. Professional market ...
Views: 574(2 votes) - How to Be An Entrepreneur with Unlimited Power to Make Profits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you an entrepreneur? If so, then you most likely know how frustrating it can be to be one. Sometimes you make a lot of money, and sometimes you don’t. Being an entrepreneur means you don’t have a set income every month. Your monthly income ...
Views: 730(2 votes) - An Idea That Will Stick to the Roof of Your Mouth - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Young KimIf you ever wanted to get into the food business, I think it’s important to check your knowledge of food history first: * Who invented the crop rotation method for farming? * Who invented of soy-based paints? * Who owns the patent on peanut butter? If you answered George ...
Views: 1389(8 votes) - 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make While Building Their Businesses - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOver the years I've had the pleasure of working with both very successful entrepreneurs and ones who aren't so successful. What makes one entrepreneur successful while the other one not-so-much? Chances are they're making one (or all three) of these mistakes. Read on to learn more. 1. ...
Views: 846(10 votes) - Delegation: What are your core competencies? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Hugh StewartDo you know your core competencies as an entrepreneur? Do you know the core competencies of your team members/contractors? This will help you to know what to delegate. We have previously explored the importance of identifying your Unique Ability and core competencies, with the goal of both ...
Views: 2305(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Tell If Your Personal or Professional Life is in the Dark - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kris CavanaughAre you one of the Millions of business professionals who unknowingly run your personal or professional life blindly, or in the dark? This might seem like something that some “other” business owner or executive does, but certainly not you! Be careful of this. If you’ve got the blindfold on ...
Views: 1149(8 votes) - REALITIES THE ENTREPRENEUR MUST KNOW NOW - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Daniel OberkoEveryone has the potential of becoming an entrepreneur. However, a lot are thrown away by the challenges that go with becoming one. The need therefore, to be urged on and be motivated to take bold steps that will make you achieve your dream of becoming an entrepreneur is inevitable. The ...
Views: 1354(8 votes) - Top Online Copywriter Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Tom McSherryThe Most Wanted Response This one of the most fundamental concepts you must understand in order to be a successful writer of Internet copy. No matter what kind of copy you're writing, be it content, and email newsletter or an online sales letter, there is always one particular response that ...
Views: 692(3 votes) - The Number One Reason to Purchase a Turnkey Business Package - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cindy HartmanThe decision is made! You're going to start your own business. Most likely you've put pencil to paper to see where you are financially, to know what you can afford and where you will get the necessary funds. You've spent hours upon hours thinking about what you want to do. You've thought about ...
Views: 1427(5 votes) - How To Be A Predictably Successful Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sue PainterOne of the questions I get asked frequently when I speak to groups of self-employed women is “Sue, how can I make sure that my business succeeds?” It’s a risk to open a business. We are putting our life’s energy and our money on the table, saying “I can take my life’s remaining days and my ...
Views: 1375(5 votes) - Building a Business Around Lazy Idiots - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Young KimAlthough I know how to change the own oil in my car, cook my own meals, and process my own photographs, I’d rather have someone else do it. That’s right, I’m a lazy idiot. The businesses that provide these services are making money off of me, but I’m also gaining valuable time by delegating ...
Views: 1282(9 votes) - Small Business Owners, Don't Jump Off That Bridge! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter George"If Johnny jumped off a bridge, would you jump off too?" I can't remember how many times my parents asked me that when I was a kid. So many times I told them that I did something because my friend Johnny did it first. I bet you remember similar times from your childhood. Perhaps you've done ...
Views: 1204(17 votes) - How Time Blocking Helps Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeAs a marketing coach, I work with self-employed professionals who are looking to better their businesses. It could be that they want more clients, more profits, or more time to enjoy their lives. No matter what their goals are, however, they must gain control of a particular facet of their lives ...
Views: 1291(10 votes) - Just Do It and Reap the Rewards - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeSome of your greatest opportunities are ahead of you, although some may not seem possible, at this time. To achieve them, all you have to do is decide to try ... to take the first step ... to put something into motion ... to just do it. There's a reason why Nike chose "Just Do It" as its ...
Views: 1439(13 votes) - Super Bowl Commercials ... Sales or Publicity? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeThe hype surrounding the commercials is almost as great as that surrounding the game itself. Newscasters report on the cost of a 30-second spot. The list of advertisers is pored over, as is the list of previous advertisers that decided not to participate. It's covered on television, radio, ...
Views: 1169(11 votes) - Brazil's Trade Statisctics/Results and Top Trading Partners in 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Johnson RobesonAs one of the four emerging markets comprising the B-R-I-Cs (i.e., Brazil, Russia, Indian and China), Brazil’s trade growth has been unprecedented, and in 2010, its success continued. According to Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry & Commerce, Brazil's exports increased nearly 32% from ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - Forex Trading School - What You Can Learn - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Luke ArthurUsing a Forex trading school can be a valuable way to learn about the Forex market and how it works. If you are interested in finding out more about this dynamic financial market, using a training course or seminar could be the way to go. Seminars There are a number of trading schools that ...
Views: 910(2 votes) - The 3 most crucial concepts to consider when lovers become business partners - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Heather Strong BrempellPowerUp - Why didn't anyone ever tell me how insane it was to go into business with my husband? Or for that matter, for him desiring to go into business with me for over 10 years? True, we're both crazy. What I'm finding so far is that it's what makes the journey that much more interesting and ...
Views: 3394(11 votes) - To Increase Sales, Connect With Your Audience - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeTo increase sales at highly-profitable margins, you must connect with your most profitable target audiences. Better yet, they must connect to with you. You see, it's their choice whether or not to do business with you. However, it's your job to consistently tell them how you benefit them and why ...
Views: 1152(10 votes) - Are You Liberated? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkOne of my most favorite quotes - if not my very favorite - is by a woman named Lila Watson, an an Aboriginal Australian, Murri visual artist, activist and educator. In a speech at the United Nations she said, "If you have come here to help me, then you are wasting your time...But if you have ...
Views: 4359(5 votes) - Never Too Young to Learn About Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Young KimMy first lesson in business did not come in a classroom. I received my first lesson in business from my father when I was just a kid. Back in the 80′s, our family bought our first computer. It was a portable computer that was the size of a small sewing machine, and had a five-inch monochrome ...
Views: 1060(9 votes) - Vacationing At Zimbabwe Astonishing African Resort - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from abbas yawarFlights to Zimbabwe means every thing for a traveler who is seeking entertainment, adventure, opulent sites, games, friendly hosting of the natives, different cultures, traditions, etc. Zimbabwe exhibit endless tourism traits which altogether concoct a travel trip as a ‘perfect tourism’. Located ...
Views: 552(1 vote) - The Tao of Shawshank: 12 Rules for Escaping the Rat Race - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Walt GoodridgeTao is a Chinese word which, loosely translated, means "way." The letter "t" is an approximation of a Chinese sound that does not have an exact English equivalent. The most accurate rendition would be a combination "t" & "d" sound, as in "Tdhow." Many pronounce it "Dow", as in "Dow Jones" (ie., ...
Views: 2321(2 votes) - Smart Women Dream Big - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, I was visiting my daughter’s second grade class and the teacher started a discussion about Martin Luther King and the importance of having dreams. The children’s ideas about dreams were interesting, “Being able to make your own decisions,” “Peace in the world, no war,” “Stop ...
Views: 1310(12 votes) - How to Create Your Tipping Point - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Lisa MininniHow to Create Your Tipping Point In his book, The E Myth Revisited, Michael E. Gerber said "It’s been said, and I believe it to be true, that great businesses are not built by extraordinary people but by ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” His statement couldn’t be more true ...
Views: 1241(3 votes) - The LinkedIn Effect in the Venture Capital Community - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from David NourIn our experience, the following key factors profoundly influence the results of many venture capital investments: Selection and on-boarding of high quality, high-performance-minded entrepreneurs Attracting and retaining the right professional managers at the right time in the emerging ...
Views: 1257(18 votes) - An Argument for the 9 to 5 Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Young KimI think the “start-your-own-business” peddlers need to stop belittling the 9 to 5 lifestyle. Stop assuming that people aren’t living the life they were meant to have. Surely you guys can peddle your goods without making people feel like crap, right? Telling everyone they “must have their own ...
Views: 1374(6 votes) - Four Effective Twitter Job Search Tools - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from David PerdewBeing unemployed can be stressful and it can even affect your health. If you find yourself looking for work, you need effective job search tools. Fortunately, there are some quality applications out there that make things a little easier. Here are four tools to help with your job ...
Views: 791(3 votes) - Giving Dangerously – Advice for Three Types of Female Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithMany female entrepreneurs want to give. They strive to find new, positive ways to do so, all the time. An unintended – and unfortunate – byproduct of this spirit is that these women end up feeling exhausted and drained. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. By implementing ...
Views: 602(2 votes) - Coaching Women – How To Choose Your Ideal Market & Fill Your Practice - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonI remember when I started my practice as a business coach, I didn't have a clear idea who I wanted to serve. "Come one, come all" was my motto. I was open to helping anyone with their business as long as they were willing to pay me. Sound familiar? However, what I found over time is that I ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - Business Plan - A Path To Success - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Cindy HartmanCreating a business plan for a small business is like laying a path to success, building it brick by brick. Starting from nothing but a planned destination is the hardest part. But once started, each brick, strategically placed, takes you one step further with great thought and determination. ...
Views: 1352(5 votes) - The Diversity Of Global Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Stuseo VLIn a world where large corporations compete internationally, never has so much time and money been spent on advertising to boost both brand and product awareness. In simpler times, businesses could establish themselves and be concerned solely with competing organisations from the same towns and ...
Views: 799(2 votes) - Using Desktop Clients To Enhance Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from David PerdewTwitter can consume vast amounts of time if you let it. One way to enhance productivity is to gain control by using a desktop client, or dashboard. Dashboards pull all of your feeds into one place and let you send tweets without going to Twitter. Here are seven different clients, each of ...
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