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- ***Reading Tarot as a Business—Levels of Skill Seldom Lead to Successful Business Ownership - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-Sandstrom*Reading Tarot for yourself is one skill. The first phase, of course, is simply discovering cards' meanings. There are a number of ways to do this. Learning is between yourself and the deck, and is at your own leisure. You don't have to be correct. This is a fun activity, and you can do it ...
Views: 4298(12 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: 1369(6 votes) - Grant Money to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardStarting a new business is the dream of many people across the United States. However, with the current economic climate, it has become a tad bit more difficult than it used to be. Many potential business owners are scared out of starting their own business for one reason or another. They don't ...
Views: 2093(6 votes) - Smart Women Make a Great First Impression - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, our family made a trip to the local bank here in our community so that our children could open their first savings account. The piggy banks were overflowing with money due to various visits from the tooth fairy, as well as rewards for all of their good deeds around the house. ...
Views: 1201(6 votes) - Top 5 Documents to Prepare for Termination: Employee Management - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Alison HowardWork Out the Kinks of Firing Before You Pull the Trigger By Alison E. Howard Firing an employee is a common business scenario. An employee is implicated in a singular episode or series of incidents that violate company policy and you have to terminate employment without causing further ...
Views: 1190(6 votes) - Your Fortune is in the Follow Up! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Ali BrownMost business owners are good at pitching clients or reaching out to new customers. It’s the follow-up where they fall down. Why? Because they figure, “if they wanted my product, they’d finish the transaction,” or they worry that, “if I bug them too much, I’ll come off as needy.” Here’s the ...
Views: 1155(6 votes) - Seizing Opportunity in Government-Seized Properties - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from David LindahlMost real estate investors are aware of the potential profit from buying government-seized properties -- homes and other types of property the government has acquired from tax cheats, drug dealers and other criminals. Because the government isn't in the business of renting or flipping ...
Views: 1515(39 votes) - Apartment Buildings are an Investor’s Dream - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlMillion dollar dreams are only an illusion without the proper vehicle to attain it. If you’re a serious investor looking for a way to obtain more wealth without the hassle and risk of building your financial empire one house at a time, then apartment building investments are just the thing ...
Views: 1587(40 votes) - Peter Fogel's "The 5 Commandments of Effectively Using Humor in Any Presentation!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI couldn’t believe I was going to open my presentation with that joke. Me, of all people! Yet, there I was. With my heart pounding in anticipation… I was about to bound onto the platform and speak in front of over 250 people… Not only that, I was going to open my presentation with a bit I ...
Views: 3314(8 votes) - How to Fix Up Commercial Properties - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from David LindahlAre commercial fixer-uppers worth the time, expense and effort? My answer to that would be that the right fixer-upper with numbers that make sense can be the right strategy to use. In fact, these types of properties can be an easy way to see an instant value increase in the property but like ...
Views: 1752(35 votes) - Do Your Homework with Commercial Real Estate- Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from David LindahlAny real estate investment deal worth doing should be able to withstand a little due diligence, and commercial properties are an excellent example of this. As first introduced in previous articles, examples of due diligence you’ll want to perform for your pending deals include: ·Property ...
Views: 1630(27 votes) - Taking the Failure Out of Commercial Investing - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlThere are three main reasons novice investors fail in commercial investing: inaction, being cheap, and doing deals that shouldn’t be done. I can’t tell you how many times I hear young investors tell me the reasons why they haven’t reached their goals. Well, it’s time to get out of the slump of ...
Views: 1556(29 votes) - Power Your Image - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Najaam LeeWhat is Image? By dictionary definition, image is: a)form; appearance; semblance b)the general or public perception of a company, public figure, etc., especially as achieved by careful calculation aimed at creating widespread goodwill. It's not even a question, we all want to look good and ...
Views: 1561(10 votes) - Tips for Negotiating Your Commercial Property Deal - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlSuccessful negotiation skills are an art form and must be mastered for you to achieve your investment goals. People who put negotiations on the back burner thinking that they’ll get by or they’ll let someone else handle the deal will often find that they end up with a whole load of work without ...
Views: 1328(43 votes) - ***Reading Tarot as a Business, Choosing Clients, Client Relations for the Sensitive Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Emily Erickson-SandstromAccepting whatever client happens when beginning a service business as an entrepreneur is normal. It can be a ruinous detour as a regular practice, though; and you may not be aware of the illfated turn at the time it happens. Example: I opened a court reporting office without directly ...
Views: 4259(13 votes) - Why Now is A Great Time for Multi-Family Real Estate - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from David LindahlThere has been a tremendous amount of recent focus on the housing crunch, and the impact it has had on our economy as a whole. While many indicators point to signs of recovery in our economy, ask someone who has lost a job if they think the stock market is a good indicator of economic health. ...
Views: 1652(23 votes) - "Silicon Valley: The Second Wave" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Silicon Valley: The Second Wave" Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Internet Marketing, Internet, WWW, trends Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock www.lulu.com/craiglock + ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Integrity is a highly overused word for many entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 1266(2 votes) - ***3 Common Money Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamIn my years of being a business coach and supporting women entrepreneurs in creating financial success in their lives I’ve noticed that women entrepreneurs tend to make the following 3 financial mistakes: 1. Maintaining the Status Quo The first mistake is ...
Views: 2044(2 votes) - ***An Unusual Secret To Creating More Money In Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamA common assumption that I had always made in my business in the past was thinking that in order to make more money and achieve my desired income goal I simply needed to focus on taking “the right actions.” Because of this way of thinking I was constantly asking myself, “What do I need to ...
Views: 2218(2 votes) - ***Create an unstoppable vision for your financial life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany years ago I listened to the audio book, “Fish Tales.” This is an incredible story about John Yokoyama, the owner of the Seattle Pikes Place fish market and how he took it from a struggling work place, where staff fights and employee walk-outs were the norm to the ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - ***Do You Allow the “Small Stuff” to Stop Your Success? - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Heather DominickLook around you. Do you have everything you desire for your business? If your business is not where you want it to be, you need to look at where YOU are focusing your thoughts, feelings, and actions. You can’t blame anyone or anything if you are not where you want to be. You need to take ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - ***How to Get Your Money Mojo Back – Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThis is an article that appeared earlier this week in a monthly column that I write for “Balance: A Magazine for Montana Women”… Have you ever experienced times in your life where things were unfolding with ease, and life seemed to be humming along just great when ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - ***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: 2212(2 votes) - ***Is “On The Job” Training the Best Way to Develop a Sales Person? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Dave KahleIn our surveys, CEOs indicate “on the job” training as the predominant method of developing sales people. If everyone is doing it, it must be OK, right? I don’t think so. See if this sounds familiar. You are ready to expand your sales force, so you hire a nice guy who has some experience ...
Views: 3757(3 votes) - ***Promote Your Small Business as a Big Business - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Doug StaneartAfter the initial “start up struggles” when I first created my company, I began to start to get phone calls and emails out of the blue from people wanting to come and work for my trendy, up and coming company. One was from a pretty successful entrepreneur in Orlando, Rick Highsmith, who had ...
Views: 8770(2 votes) - ***The Business Vision Statement You’re Not Really Living - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamI was interviewing John Yokoyama, owner of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market, on my weekly talk radio show. It’s widely known that people come from all over the world to watch the fishmongers at the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle as they toss fish to each other. They are drawn to ...
Views: 3070(2 votes) - ***Want More Clients and Money? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI remember struggling years ago with experiencing severe feast and famine cycles in my business and wondering how I could create a consistent stream of income and prospects. I felt challenged because I would focus on serving my current clients to the detriment of marketing my business. And ...
Views: 2227(4 votes) - ***Why You Want to Fire Your Boss – Like Yesterday - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Don and Karla Silver“If you don’t build your own dream, someone else will hire you to build theirs.” – Tony Gaskins, Jr Stop and think about something. This is important. “If you had no constraints, what would you want your life to look like?” • What would you do every day? • Who would you be ...
Views: 1681(2 votes) - 1 Gigantic Mistake Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Kate BeedersThis past month, I’ve been to so many events where I saw entrepreneurs repeatedly make the same mistakes. Ultimately, that is taking them off the fast path to success. Over and over again! These entrepreneurs complain, get frustrated, disappointed and even angry that they’re not having the ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - 10 Steps To Grow Your Innovative Ideas Into A Profitable Enterprise - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2016 from Nabin PaudyalAs Scott Belsky put, “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” It’s really not that the success of an idea depends on its uniqueness and potential foremost. Rather, it depends on how you bring the idea into action. You may have heard of, as an entrepreneurship enthusiast, ...
Views: 825(2 votes) - 20 Little Leadership Tips for Big Time Success - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from Tracey OsborneToday, I want to make things easy for you. (Actually, I want to make things easy for you everyday. That’s my job!) I know how much you must have going on right now, so I’m sharing 20 easy-to-swallow tips for leading your business to success in 2016. 1. Never stop learning and investing in ...
Views: 1545(2 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: 871(2 votes) - 3 Boundaries You Must Set Before Working With a New Client - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Lisa FraserWhen you are first starting out, it is easy to fall into the trap of working with any client who wants to work with you. This may be a quick boost to your bottom line, but it can cost you so much in the long run. Having a client test your boundaries before even signing on is a sure fire clue ...
Views: 845(2 votes) - 3 Quick and Easy Ways to Add Multiple Streams of Income to Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIt's never a good thing when you rely on one stream of income. That stream dries up and you're, ahem, up that creek without a paddle. That's why having multiple streams of income is so valuable. One stream dries up, you've got a few other ones to depend on. (On another note, have you ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - 3 Secret Habits of A Successful Entrepreneur/Leader - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from M Nasir AzizAs an entrepreneur, I started off like many, ambitious, ruthless, and hardworking. I dedicated more hours than there are in a day to my business. It didn’t take too long before I found myself burned out and feeling hopeless. My business began to crumble in front of my eyes with my dream of ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - 3 Simple Steps to Better Decision Making - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the biggest challenges I see people struggle with is making decisions. There's this burning need inside of us to avoid making a mistake when it comes to choosing one over the other. They key is to know when a decision really matters ("should I marry this guy?") or is it a mere blip on the ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo continuing in the theme of the last few post I decided to put together another list for change and growth. I call this one: 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind. 1. Work on responding instead of reacting. Reacting is something your body does out of habit, you step on a ...
Views: 2392(2 votes) - 3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela Hamilton3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed Most people struggle with reaching success. At times it seems like everything is working against us, but the truth is, we are not working with success. There are tools and techniques that can greatly increase your ability ...
Views: 1998(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) - 4 personality traits to watch when selling your business - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Andrew RogersonJust as there are different sellers with different motivations, there are also buyers with different types of needs and personalities. If you’re the seller of a business or looking to buy, understanding these different personality types may help you be more successful. 1. Unemployed This ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - 4 Secrets to Self Publishing eBooks - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2011 from N. RodriguezAfter 14 years and a million dollars in ebook sales online, I'd like to share with you some secrets on self publishing ebooks. Here are four steps to creating a best selling ebook online: .Target your ebook – Did you know you could find out how many people are searching for your topic ...
Views: 2056(3 votes) - 4 Simple & Effective Email Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Holly AnthonyEmail is one of the most personal advertising methods used today. Here are four of the many ways you can improve your email marketing results. 1. Spread the Word – Get others to sign up for your mailing lists with their consent. Spread the word about your mailing list through word of mouth. ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - 5 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Teena RoseNot everyone has what it takes to be an entrepreneur - and there's nothing wrong with you if you're not one of them. Different people have different talents, and some people are just not well suited for some kinds of work. Most entrepreneurs would make lousy employees. The key to professional ...
Views: 1073(3 votes) - 5 Common Agreements That Hurt Us As Entrepreneurs (And What to Do About It) - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Darla LeDouxWhen is the last time you heard someone say something like, "You know how it is..." and you nodded in agreement? Please stop doing this. To get a good understand of how agreement can hurt us, read the first chapter of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, about "domestication" of the ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - 5 Effective Online Branding Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from TJ PhilpottOnline branding serves one purpose and one purpose only and that is to make you more competitive in your field! By carefully selecting and developing your brand you gain a distinction the others don't have allowing you to be noticed or heard more easily! When working within the internet ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - 5 Enemies of Entrepreneurial Achievement - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Daniel OberkoEvery venture has its own setbacks. In as much as there are things you do as an entrepreneur to achieve your goals, so are there attitudinal traits that inhibit entrepreneurial development. You can choose to call them enemies of achievements. 1.Procrastination: Procrastination they say is ...
Views: 1728(3 votes) - 5 Keys to Developing Correct Pricing for Your Small Business Services - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kaya SingerPricing seems to be the hot issue this month. Many of my clients are asking for help with how to decide how much to charge for their services. Many years ago I would have avoided this topic like the plague because of my own unresolved money issues. My negative beliefs said that if I wasn't ...
Views: 1171(4 votes) - 5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from The Wizard of Oz - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Ellen WilliamsThis classic story explores many life lessons and I am sure you can come up with just as many as I can. So here are my top 5 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from The Wizard of Oz! (Please share yours in the comments!) 1. It can be a long journey. The yellow-brick road was not short, and it ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - 5 Mistakes That Could Hamper Your Sales - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeHow many times have you sat and wondered why you even bother having a website, since you aren't getting much in the way of sales from it. You may have all kinds of traffic visiting the website, and a lot of these people may even be leaving great comments about the site, yet they leave without ...
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