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- Eight Helpful Tips For Developing An Exemplary Volunteer Program - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Sharon MikrutMost nonprofit organizations use volunteers to perform tasks that regular staff members lack the time to do. Also, with an unstable economy, resulting in budget cuts for many organizations, developing and maintaining a volunteer pool is critical to nonprofits. An organized and well executed ...
Views: 1834(4 votes) - Energy Independence? Yes We Can! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke My Company routinely reviews more than 600 new product ideas, concepts, prototypes and models during most years. During a soft economy, such as today’s, we see even more as people become more desperate to chase a dream. Pursuit of the “American Dream” almost always involves ...
Views: 1444(4 votes) - How to Determine if a Home Based Business is Right for You - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Constance DrewYou have recently been laid off from your job of 5 years. You have been emailing cover letters and resumes at a hare's pace, but receiving responses at the speed of a turtle. You begin to think about other options and you remember Cousin Susie who runs who own floral designing business from ...
Views: 1182(4 votes) - How to Start Your Own Online Business Opportunity – Things to Consider - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouThese days, more and more are looking for a good balance between their work and home lives. Let’s face it, finding this balance can be hard if and we are all familiar with the demands of having a full time nine to five job. This is why there are some people are making the switch from being an ...
Views: 1155(4 votes) - How to Turn an Internet Home Based Business Opportunity into a Gold Mine - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Joanna VaiouSuccess is just around the corner; that is what some people would say. However, in today’s technological age, success could be attained through the four walls of your very own home. You don’t even have to leave your house to go around the corner and pick up the pieces that would lead to a ...
Views: 1181(4 votes) - Is Now the Best Time to Start a New Business? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Geoff FickeI am often asked if these are good times for new enterprise opportunities? Should I wait? Is the economy down? Is it a good funding market? Is competition too intense? These, and dozens more stated concerns are nothing more than self-imposed hurdles to movement. Now is the best time in ...
Views: 1284(4 votes) - Strategic Business Alliances - Are you ready to Partner? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Kenneth BonniciPartnering with other businesses can be a great way to grow and develop your business. Reaching new markets, reaping economies of scale, developing new skills, and sharing risks are just a few examples of how businesses can benefit from alliances. Of course, alliances are only worth pursuing ...
Views: 1918(4 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: 1150(9 votes) - Business Plans Tax Writeoff? What are Some Other Tax Deductions? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from CBS PlansNow is the time of the year to start thinking about filing taxes for your small business and we have compiled a list of some of the top deductions that you may not know about going into the tax season. There are several that you may not of known about and one of the key deductions that Coastal ...
Views: 1501(5 votes) - Do legitimate business opportunities that generate passive income online exist? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Menandro TomasIf you are able to find legitimate business opportunities, the one that can create passive income online, would you take the chance? Would you grab this passive income opportunity and make it work for you, for a better life and a better lifestyle? There are advertisements online that offer ...
Views: 1787(5 votes) - Exploring the Opportunity of a Home Office - Top 5 Freelance Websites - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenToday's job market has become very complex, there is a lot of competition and unemployment numbers are soaring. Finding a job is not about circling possible jobs on Sunday's newspaper and then having to choose between a few offers… quite the contrary. The job market is very competitive, people ...
Views: 1927(5 votes) - Power Networking in Action - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from C.F. HuttonSometimes we make some of the simplest things to do in our lives the most difficult! For instance, let’s talk about the barrage of Internet Opportunities that exist today. Some of you look at these opportunities day in & day out and never make a move on any of them because you are paralyzed ...
Views: 2092(5 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: 1305(5 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: 1986(6 votes) - How To Target Your Demographic Using Twitter and Facebook - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Matt HallaranSocial media now dictates the strategy of online lead generation by changing the way we do sales across business process outsourcing firms. Make no mistake; if you want to see actual results, then you need to be where your market “hangs out”. Today’s leading social networking tools Facebook and ...
Views: 1414(6 votes) - Recipe for Trouble:The Business Plan - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloEveryone knows that new business fail at a fairly high rate. Most people assume that the reason is there is not enough money. While that might be true in some cases, there are other things that can cause a new business to fail, even if they have plenty of money. It would seem like common ...
Views: 1131(7 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: 1402(39 votes) - Earn More Interest on Your Money Through Real Estate - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Terence S YoungWhen investing your money, you want the greatest return on your investment. But in this dismal economy, investing is risky. If you don’t lose your money, you are not likely to get any type of return. But there is an answer---secure your money with real estate. Even that idea may seem insane with ...
Views: 1124(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: 1644(35 votes) - Pros and Cons of Using Your Own Money When Buying Foreclosures - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from David LindahlFinancing plays a vital role in real estate investing -- and this includes buying foreclosed homes. While it's practically a mantra to "use other people's money," keep in mind different investments will usually require a different strategy. A financing option that worked wonders in one real ...
Views: 1212(42 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: 1536(23 votes) - Gps Public Relations Adapts To The Future Of The Hybrid Approach To Web-Based Applications (web 2.0) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Michael FiegerThanks to online technologies, the public relations industry is evolving. GPS Public Relations has been ahead the curve and is embracing the opportunity to help businesses understand how to use these tools to achieve their goals. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 09, ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Recipe for Trouble: Expansion - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloEveryone wants their business to grow and everyone wants to make as much money as possible in their business. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have started the business in the first place. Starting a new business can be a long and trying process. It can also be expensive and it may take some ...
Views: 1140(6 votes) - "The All Important Question: Crack It" - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from S. KumarThe all important questions is: "Do we have to believe EXACTLY what the known gurus have to say, follow them blindly as per their dictum and LOOSE Money? Recent developments have proved that small website owners loose money by blindly following gurus without a second thought. It's a ...
Views: 2187(1 vote) - ***Build Your Benefit Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVEven though the term Benefit Advantage may not sound too exciting, it is what you absolutely need to have to beat your competitors in the marketplace. It is the heart of your marketing strategy. Your benefit advantage is . . . The reason your customers should buy from you instead of from your ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - ***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: 1580(2 votes) - 10 Home Based Business Niches You Can Use Now - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Trent BrownriggCopyright© Trent Brownrigg http://www.home-business-team.com I grant permission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted). 10 Home Based Business ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - 10 Powerful Tips for the Newbie Internet Business Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Rachel JacksonFor the newbie Internet business entrepreneur, here are the 10 most powerful unwritten rules that may well prevent you from 'skidding into the ditch'. Make a point of reading through them monthly and remain focused on the road ahead! 1.First and foremost, Lets look at the advantages of ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Writing Webcopy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2003 from Joe McHenryOne of the most important aspects of a website today is the webcopy - sometimes called the sales letter. In days gone bye, banners and graphics were all important but now it's the words that do the selling. This short article will give you some pointers about writing good webcopy. 1.You must ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - 10 Work at Home Niches You Can Use Today - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2005 from Trent Brownrigg10 Work at Home Niches You Can Use Today One of the biggest obstacles to getting started working at home, or expanding your current home based business, is finding a profitable niche to target. Well, I have done a significant portion of the hard work for you in this article. Below are ten ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Achieve your Life Path through a Home Based Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouMore and more people are starting to see the benefits that await a person who is willing to take that dive into a Home Based Business opportunity. And because of the unstable economic climate, it’s no wonder that it has the potential to become even more popular in the near future. You may feel ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Succeed in an Online Affiliate Business - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLaunching an online affiliate business is possibly the best business to start due to the extremely low startup costs. There is no product development, shipping or customers service expenses to deal with which is a large part of the reason this business model is so popular. All the start up ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - 4 Swimming Pool Safety Tips You Should Know - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from SMITH NANCYIf you’ve got a swimming pool in your backyard, one of the essential parts of your ownership is swimming pool safety. With your backyard pool you are guaranteed of endless summer fun. This, however, comes with the responsibility of keeping your young ones safe. Here are the four crucial ...
Views: 594(1 vote) - 4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2003 from John LynchThis article may be freely reproduced provided it is unaltered and the resource box at the end is included. 4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams If you are new to the internet you will come across numerous programs offering promises of riches. You may know about people who have become rich ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - 4 Tips to Look Younger on Your Resume - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Ken SundheimBecause of the illegal yet persistent practice of age discrimination in hiring, many seasoned job seekers want to appear younger on their resumes.The impulse is understandable, but many prospective employees go about resume editing in ways that are ineffective and make their resumes look as if ...
Views: 2541(2 votes) - 48 Brief Tips for Bringing a New Product to Market from Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2003 from Gary BrongaIntroduction Many people have many great ideas. They just don’t act on them. You can do it differently. This booklet is based on the author's first-hand, been-there-done-that experiences. Gary Bronga worked in the aerospace industry at Cape Canaveral Florida for 21 years. Wearing ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - 5 Rules for Designing Your Website - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Claudia WinifredYou can understand the importance of your website by realizing that your target market will perceive your ability to provide quality products or services by analyzing the professionalism of your website. As it is capable of turning visitors into customers, your website must give your business a ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - 5 Simple Steps to Finding a Legitimate Home-Based Business - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Tina VanderbylSo you want to work from home, or maybe you don’t know yet. Maybe you are just curious with what the big deal is. Maybe you hate being pitched to. Maybe you find the sight of those big pop-up banners with cheap flashing text not very reassuring that you are about to be led to some genuine ...
Views: 857(2 votes) - 7 Easy Ways to Build your Newsletter List - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Nika StewartMy mission is to provide designers with tools to make their businesses run smoother and generate more income. Since email newsletters have proven to be the most cost-effective, sales generating marketing vehicle for designers, I have written countless articles, published several books, and done ...
Views: 647(2 votes) - 7 tips for a successful business loan - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew RogersonMoney tends to rate high up on the list of needs for people planning on starting or moving into business ownership. Here’s 7 tips if you need start up financing for your business. 1. Clearly identify how much you have available. The best place to start is yourself. If you have some capital ...
Views: 1736(2 votes) - 8 Key Concepts of a Recession Proof Business - Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Terry UnrauThis is the first article in a series of articles on recession proof business and how can you identify a business that is recession proof. We will first define what a product really is. Once you understand what a product is it will be easier to review products and determine whether they will ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - 8 Key Concepts of a Recession Proof Business - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Terry UnrauThis article is second in a series of recession proof business articles. Many people will very quickly understand the idea of what a saturated market is all about, and is something you will definitely want to avoid. A good example of a saturated market is when I was involved in a MLM and ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - 8 Key Concepts of a Recession Proof Business - Part 3 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Terry UnrauThis is the third article in a series of how to find a recession proof business. In the first article we discussed the definition of a product and how that definition can actually help us determine whether a business could be recession proof or not. And in the second article we talked about ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - 9 Must Have Solutions to Grow Your Home Based Franchise To The Home Based Franchise Of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jennifer GilbertDo want to embody the American Dream for your home based franchise? Follow these 9 must have solutions and watch your home based franchise grow into the home based franchise of your dreams. Have a terrific idea. Do a bit of brainstorming. What type of home based franchise would you like? ...
Views: 871(3 votes) - 95% Of People Fail. Join The 5% Club Of Winners In The Home Based Franchise Industry. - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jennifer GilbertIt’s disturbing to me and yes sad, the amount of people who fail at their home based franchise. Do I think that people set out each day with the goal of failure on their mind? Quite the opposite. But, in general…most people do not set themselves up with the intent, the strategy and the ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - 9:08 PM - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Steven BoazeMajority of the email messages we receive today either ends up in our saved messages folder or goes straight to the trash can. The more dominate and familiar messages are usually associated with past business or personal contacts is why we save so many emails in so many folders that it creates ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - A Recipe for Trouble: Partnerships - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloLots of people that get into business do so with at least one other person. Maybe that person provides money, maybe they have the technology or brain-power that you need, or maybe they are in it hook-line-and-sinker with you. Whatever the relationship, you need to be sure that both you and ...
Views: 1031(2 votes) - A Recipe for Trouble: Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloIf you are in business for yourself, it won’t take long before you discover how easily paperwork becomes out of control. Even if you are running things alone and even if you are just starting off and even if you aren’t making any money (particularly if you aren’t making any money), keeping ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - A Serviced Office is Your Million Dollar Business Solution - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin JayThat is an idea that you need to firmly fix in your head. We are not saying that you can make a million dollars just by using the virtual office, what we are saying is that you can be well on the road if you stick with the mentality that allows you to understand just what kind of benefits the ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready For almost four decades my Consulting firm has worked with entrepreneur’s to design, develop, package, Brand, Market and Sell a vast range of Consumer Products. Our job is ...
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