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- Keep Your Business Solvent with Efficient Debt Collection - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Ben WallYou’ll efficiently recover dues owed to your business if you opt for debt collection by JMA Credit or similar agencies. Businesses have to remain solvent and profitable, especially for startups yet to break even on initial investments. It is better not to lend when your company is yet to meet ...
Views: 2534 - Recovering From Retirement Denial - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from William TaberHardly a week goes by without a personal finance magazine commenting in one way or another that Americans are ill-prepared for retirement. Yet, in spite of these alarming and repetitive warnings, we Americans and specifically we Iowans appear to be in denial that the post World War II ...
Views: 2507(7 votes) - Strategizing for Profitability: Overcoming Haunting Training Problems (Part 3 of 3) - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Barry FarrellThis is the third article in a series of three articles about improving business profitability by implementing strategic measures for managing employees. Find out how to address training issues that typically create nightmares for many organizations. Employee Development Contributes to ...
Views: 2467(5 votes) - Improving How You Sell Yourself as a Professional - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from David NourMany technical professionals are often horrible at selling themselves. Many accountants, attorneys, consultants, and engineers don’t think of themselves as salespeople – and they don’t want to! Although their academic and educational foundation and their professional development includes ...
Views: 2446 - Blueprint Your Business By Creating An Operations Manual - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroCan Your Business Run Without You? What would happen to your business if you became ill for an extended period of time? Could someone else man the shop for you easily? Would you be more relaxed on vacation (or at the very least, take a vacation!) if you knew that the business could be ...
Views: 2438(2 votes) - How To Create a Yearly Business Plan And Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettAs entrepreneurs, most of us have prepared a well-thought out business plan. It is essential if you are looking for any sort of financial assistance when starting up and will keep you focused while building your business. Having a plan to follow will also increase your chances of success. ...
Views: 2423(1 vote) - Transformational Income: Plan To Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerSteps One Through Five Let’s recount the steps toward riches that Napoleon Hill lists in his classic book, Think and Grow Rich. 1.Desire 2.Faith 3.Auto-Suggestion 4.Specialized Knowledge 5.Imagination The Sixth Step: Planning Now we come to the sixth step: ...
Views: 2421 - Get Out of Mental Hibernation - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetThe news is bad. Few are the days when any positive announcements are made. Job losses are announced by the thousands in many countries. Even if you turn the news off, the negativity still confronts you from everywhere. Many people are walking around with high levels of fear, anxiety and panic. ...
Views: 2414(1 vote) - A Business Model That Really Succeeds at Warfare - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Geoff FickeMercenary soldiers have been used by nation states since Biblical times. The Romans used Goth mercenaries to fight Hannibal and his Carthaginian army. The English used Celtic warriors to defend them against the Vikings. The British used Hessians during the Revolutionary War here in the United ...
Views: 2400(2 votes) - Be Google-able! - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithI know it's a tongue twister. Forget trying to say it three times. I want to know what happens when you do it one time. What comes up? What's the 411 on you? If someone were to type your name in the world's most famous search engine, would they be blown away by the results? Ten years ago ...
Views: 2367(3 votes) - Succession Planning: How to Meet Future Talent Needs - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Tony KubicaMany leaders believe succession planning is just a replacement strategy. They think of it as another exercise, a means to an end or a human resources task. They couldn't be more wrong! Succession planning is a talent and organizational improvement initiative that enables your business or ...
Views: 2341(3 votes) - What “thru hiking” the Appalachian Trail can teach you about goal setting - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Dave EisleyThe Appalachian Trail runs for 2,160 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. It was originally laid out in 1937 by an idealist named Benton MacKaye with the idea of creating a continuously marked trail that would stress land preservation and community. It is estimated that it ...
Views: 2331(1 vote) - 4 Surefire Strategies to Win Online Lottery - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2015 from Stephanie FrascoWho's here to win? You are. The best way to ensure this is to follow some of the unrivaled strategies to playing the lottery. Some may testify that they are not ways to ensure a winning ticket, though that is not an accurate assumption. The lottery is a game of probability, and there are many ...
Views: 2308 - Smart Social Media Strategies for New Authors - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOnce upon a time - not so long ago - social media was a new and interesting alternative for progressive marketing plans. Oh how times have changed! Today, establishing a social media presence is no longer an option for any business intent on building an online presence, and that includes authors ...
Views: 2302(1 vote) - “What Is Our Aim? Victory, Victory at all Costs..! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Geoff FickeWinston Churchill’s Famous War Cry Is Fully Applicable for Today’s Entrepreneurs Arguably, the courage and moral leadership provided to the western world by Winston Churchill was the key instrument essential to keeping World War 2 from ending early, and ever so badly for the cause of ...
Views: 2296(5 votes) - The Invention of Interchangeable Parts Terrified Government 200 Years Ago-and Today - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Since the beginning of time, until the middle of the 19th century the production of goods was conducted on an artisan, piece by piece basis. Over these many centuries the center of the individual’s universe was the local environ where commerce and enterprise were conducted on ...
Views: 2267(2 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: 2260(3 votes) - 8 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurial Author - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOne of the most daunting challenges facing any new author today is coming to terms with what it takes to get their book into the hands of readers. The problem is, despite all that has been said and written about the challenges associated with publishing and selling books, there remains a vast ...
Views: 2250 - Sustainable Development and Global Issues - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Kevin LongSustainable development may be an over-used term but it can prove extremely beneficial in solving global issues such as degradation of the environment, poverty, inequality and hunger. According to experts, the entire world is facing social, environmental and economic challenges in the 21st ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - Effectiveness of the business plan presentation - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaClient communication is of an utmost requirement for any business organization. This communication is achieved by conferences, meetings, multimedia presentations',’ etc. Fine communication includes company introduction, its product showcase and services provided by it. All this should be ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - Do you Relationship Choke or Panic? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from David NourWatching 26-year-old Dustin Johnson recently blow his three-round lead at the 110th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, California reminded me of others we’ve seen squander away amazing opportunities. Specific to relationships, when facing pressure to execute do you choke or panic? You see there are ...
Views: 2229(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Build Brand Recognition Online - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping brand recognition online is one of the greatest marketing advantages you can attain to grow your business. With so many other online marketers promoting their goods and services it is very easy to be lost in the shuffle. The choice is either to be more dominant than your competitors ...
Views: 2217(2 votes) - Developing a Plan: The starting point of Financial Growth - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Osamudiamen OmereNobody plans to fail, but many people fail to plan. Lack of planning eventually leads to failure. 33% of Americans have no financial plan, according to a report by CNBC. Success in life and business needs a roadmap to guide us towards financial growth and success. Having a great idea, ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Strategic Planning for Cash Flow - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Tracey FieberWhether your goal is to accumulate assets to generate future cash flow or support your current cash needs, developing a cash flow strategy should be an important consideration when creating your wealth plan. Cash is the life-blood of any business. A business can show profitability, but ...
Views: 2190 - The Art and Modern Importance Of Roman Cement - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Cement is the most widely used building material in the world and has been for thousands of years. The historical record confirms that the ancient Persians, Assyrians and Babylonians used cement in the binding and affixing of mud bricks. The Egyptians also used cement in ...
Views: 2187(3 votes) - How to Save Time and Money in Your Hiring Process - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Barry FarrellThe Right Barriers Can Make a Big Difference When Selecting Employees If properly placed “selection hurdles” aren’t part of your employment process, you’re probably wasting a lot of valuable time and money. Selection hurdles are barriers strategically placed in the hiring process to ...
Views: 2173(5 votes) - What causes management problems at work? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat causes management problems at work? Anything but a system Many management systems are anything but a system. These organizations are a collection of people, habits, different behaviors and expectations. Management is driven largely by external behavior (The bigger boss) and ...
Views: 2157(1 vote) - DISCOVER YOU - With Your Personal Mission and Vision Statements - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Don MidgettMany of us begin the process of writing personal mission and vision statements only to find the “doing” more baffling than we had thought. Some of us opt for words that when pressed to define are just words that “sound good” or found on one of those sites that list common statements made up for ...
Views: 2156 - ***Cold Calling: Do I Have To? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Donna PriceYou are ready to start your cold calls, your anxiety goes up, you can feel it throughout your body, and yet you have decided YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT! Let’s define what exactly a cold call is. A cold call is you, personally, calling or visiting a person that you do not know at all or you know ...
Views: 2153(4 votes) - Strategic Planning - What It Is & Why It Is Important - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Sharon MikrutStrategic planning is critical to a nonprofit organization's future direction and survival. As such, it is important to understand what strategic planning is and why it is so important. This article provides a definition of strategic planning and why it is important to nonprofit ...
Views: 2146(5 votes) - Careers: Did You Wind up in a Default Career? Prevention and Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranAs a career coach and former High Tech manager, I’ve noticed that most people wind up in careers that are completely out of line with their college degrees or interests. When you ask people how they “chose” their careers, many of them answer with something very much like a track through the ...
Views: 2136 - ***Top 5 Reasons why Entrepreneurs Fail and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceA lot of people dream of having their own business no matter how big or small it may be. 9 out of 10 persons will say that getting rich and being successful is their main goal in their life. Well, you can’t blame them. To be able to provide quality life for the family, one must need money. It is ...
Views: 2135(6 votes) - 5 Examples of Remora Fish Marketing That Can Jump Start Your Product’s Sales & Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke 5 Examples of Remora Fish Marketing That Can Jump Start Your Product’s Sales & Marketing Everyone is fascinated by sharks. They are so dangerous, explosive and mysterious. Television documentaries detailing their habits, hunting techniques and brutality are ubiquitous, As ...
Views: 2133(1 vote) - ***New Years Resolution - Did You Forget? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoWhat are YOUR Plans for the New Year? Hi my friends and colleagues. Since the Holiday season is upon us and the New Year is just around the corner, I wanted to bring your attention to a serious opportunity to make changes. Many of you have been doing it tough the second half the year, maybe the ...
Views: 2119(6 votes) - Competition into Collaboration - A Formula for Success - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt’s one thing to know our own strengths and weaknesses in business. It is also important to know the same about your competitors. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs don’t take the time to find out about their competitors until it is too late. Knowing your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses ...
Views: 2114 - 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: 2113(3 votes) - Three Mistakes to Avoid in Relation to Strategic Planning - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sharon MikrutThere are three mistakes that an organization should avoid in relation to the strategic planning process. This article describes what these three mistakes are and what you should do in order to ensure you will avoid them. The first mistake to avoid in relation to strategic planning is not ...
Views: 2109(1 vote) - Reminder that I am not a Puppeteer - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonAt the office, I have been working with a few different departments on scoping out a project. I was warned that one department was going to push back on my proposal. And it was suggested that I might consider a plan B. As predicted, the one department did push back. So, I setup several ...
Views: 2093 - ***Help! I Need to Make a Decision! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanMany people who come to my office say they have a difficult time making decisions. I have developed a process to help my clients master this skill. I recommend that people follow these four steps: 1. Identify the real issue. For example, you are trying to decide which movie to see, but you ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 2083(3 votes) - 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: 2077(3 votes) - Got a Minute - Handling Workplace Interruptions with Tact and Empathy - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Kimberly Cope“Go ahead with your life, your plans...Don't waste time by stopping before the interruptions have started.” Richard L. Evans Of all the productivity challenges described to me, one stands out as the most difficult to address and tackle. Whether work from home entrepreneur or boardroom ...
Views: 2070 - Don't Succumb to the "Boiled Frog" Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Rand GolletzTake a six-quart pan. Fill it with water. Put it on the oven. Turn the heat on high. While waiting for the water to reach a rolling boil, catch one mid-sized frog. When the water achieves that boil, toss the frog in. Don't worry; the frog won't get hurt. The shock of the temperature change will ...
Views: 2059 - Practical steps to achieve Vision 2020 faster and easily by enhancing the power of the internet” - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Jp UdobaInnovative Solutions to Nigeria ’s Tarnishing Image and the road map to Vision 2020. “Practical steps to achieve Vision 2020 faster and easily by enhancing the power of the internet” “By 2020 Nigeria will be one of the 20 largest economies in the world, able to consolidate its ...
Views: 2058 - Cultivate Both/And Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from M.J. RyanAs I’ve written about before, our brains are not always our friends. They have various habits that can really get in our way. One is what’s called bifurcating, the tendency to think in either/or: either I am happy or I’m sad; either I am trying hard or I’m giving up; either I am a success or a ...
Views: 2037(3 votes) - Facebook For Brands - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Waqqas AlviSometimes I wondered how Facebook is taking over the entire internet very quickly. At the moment, Facebook is providing a perfect social networking service. Anything that one can think of is available in it. Connecting with friends, family and finding new people, sharing pictures and videos and ...
Views: 2032(6 votes) - Four Effective Steps to Transforming Call Center Performance - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Jam DwadeThe quality of your customer service is a crucial key to make your company stands out from the crowd. Call centers that focus primarily on resolving customer issues are often placed at the last line of defense of keeping the customers, ensuring a high level of contact center performance and ...
Views: 2026(4 votes) - Are You Charging What You Are Worth? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithWhat do your prices say about your brand? Are you "competitive?" Less expensive? Do you change what you think you can get? Or, do you fully understand what you bring to the table and charge accordingly? After working with "tons of tons" of entrepreneurs, it wasn't surprising to learn that ...
Views: 2025(4 votes) - How Henry Ford’s Invention Inadvertently Caused the Depression - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke In early 20th century America the vast majority of people living in rural areas eked out a living in agriculture. Farms were small, often sharecropped. The planting and harvesting was labor intensive and horses provided the only source of energy for mechanized tilling. The ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - What's Next After Buying a Franchise? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from GlobalBX .comAfter You Buy a Franchise... After the checks have been issued and the legal documents officially signed and transferred to your name, you are finally a proud owner of a franchise business. It might be a mobile business, a retail store, a computer consulting operation, or a daycare center. ...
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