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- Why First World Entrepreneurs Are the Third Worlds Best Friend - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Many years ago I watched a television news interviewer allow Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, the de-facto dictator of Ghana at that time, to rant about the absolute rape of his tiny, poverty stricken west African nation, by multi-national companies like Nestle. Ghana’s major ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Successful Networking Attracts Business - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from David LindahlThe effectiveness of your network determines the strength of your real estate investment business. I’m always on the lookout for new people to work with – new private investors, new bird dogs, and new players in the market. The way I see it, I am only as good as the weakest member of my team. ...
Views: 1313(13 votes) - How To Start A Very Profitable Funny Pages Newspaper Business - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Greg BakerHere is a business that has remarkable profit potential with only a part time effort. Requiring no start up costs, you will find everything you need in this article to start, maintain, and make a success of this business. Read on! THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF A FUNNY PAGES NEWSPAPER BUSINESS You ...
Views: 3805(7 votes) - Create Wealth by Being a Team Player - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Dave KanofskyIf you are like me, one of those people who enjoys searching for different ways to earn or make money online, you've probably come across a number of sites looking for people to work together as a team in order to be successful. Matrix programs are just one example of the team approach .The ...
Views: 1259(5 votes) - 10 Ideas to Make Your Next Business Plan Soar - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Andrew RogersonA business plan is a critical document for any business. PERIOD SCORE – the Senior Corps Of Retired Executives lists the lack of a business plan as one of the top three reasons a business fails. Any creditable book on owning or running a business ownership states its importance. If you put a ...
Views: 1106(3 votes) - A Little About Porn Merchant Account - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Kevin ResinkPorn merchant account is a credit card processor that can process online payments for a high risk business related to adult industry. Aside from this, there are others like casino, pharmacy, travel agencies, telemarketing and more that needs high risk merchant account. Setting up this kind of ...
Views: 1161(3 votes) - A Newbies Guide To Generating A Passive Income Online - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Barry BarringtonIf you are new to the world of passive or residual income on the web, you are not alone. Due to the current economy, many people are turning to the internet to try to make some extra cash. And, also due to the economy, many of these people do not have very much, if any money to invest. ...
Views: 705(3 votes) - Adult merchant accounts – Why are they classified as high risk merchants? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kevin ResinkThere is no doubt that adult related websites are one of the most visited by internet users. For this reason, there are a lot of business minded people who invest in this kind of venture. Although this is the case adult merchants fall into the category of high risk business. These websites are ...
Views: 412(3 votes) - Excelling in Sales by Thinking as An Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Ken SundheimThere is little difference between a sales professional and a small business entrepreneur. For the most part, the two share similar goals, strengths and personality traits. They also must implement the same types of business plans to increase sales and allow their business to flourish. I have ...
Views: 2999(3 votes) - Facing the Fear Factor - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaDo you know what Billy Joel, Henry Ford and Lance Armstrong have in common? They never gave up. They failed their way to success with passion and persistence. One look at history reveals this is the single most common thread of all successful people - they faced their fear and did it anyway. ...
Views: 1561(3 votes) - Finding Merchant Service Provider for Online Business - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Kevin ResinkFinding a merchant service provider is very difficult. There are new merchants who based their decision on the pricing. Although competitive rates are important, there are other factors that should be considered. However since pricing is prominent at the time of the decision, it ends up as a ...
Views: 403(3 votes) - Points to Consider With Gambling Merchant Account - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Kevin ResinkWhen you are opting for a gambling merchant account, it would require thought and consideration that would ensure safe transaction. There are quite a number of merchant account providers found through the internet. Some of them can cater to high risk businesses. These types of business are ...
Views: 423(3 votes) - Secrets to Finding Internet Marketing Merchant Account Provider - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Kevin ResinkInternet marketing is trend nowadays for those with online business. If you are offering this service, you need to accept payments via credit card. It is ideal to set up an internet marketing merchant account so the process of accepting credit card transaction will be easy and simple. When ...
Views: 346(3 votes) - 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: 2107(3 votes) - Tips For A Great Year For High Risk Merchants - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kevin ResinkNew Year means a new start for a lot of businesses. However there are some business owners who often overlooked it. This is due to the fact that there are lots of things to get done and they are tired to start another year. The thing is, one should take a minute and find ways to make the New ...
Views: 347(3 votes) - Want to Write a Hit eBook? Think of a Good Title and the Work’s Half Done - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from N. RodriguezSome of you know that I’ve been an eBook Publisher for the past 14 years, and have had over $1M in lifetime sales in ebooks. What I know about the eBook Publishing industry is confirmed by the traditional Book Publishing industry: that 50% of book sales come from the title alone. That means ...
Views: 1662(3 votes) - What You Should Know Before Choosing Merchant Accounts Gambling Provider? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kevin ResinkPart of the daily practice of online businesses is accepting credit card transactions. If you are running a gambling website, you need a credit card processor. There are some things you need to know when choosing merchant accounts gambling provider. The first to do is shop around on the basis ...
Views: 415(3 votes) - Network Marketing Business Opportunity | Which One is Best? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Carla BaldockIn today's times, determining which top home business is the best can be difficult for many business opportunity seekers. Those that are prudent realize that job security is no longer and are turning to a network marketing business opportunity to replace their job. It makes sense - earn what ...
Views: 853(4 votes) - Saving Money Can Lead to Business Opportunities - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimWhen he was a teenager, my brother was a huge tennis freak, and he would have to get his racket restrung all the time. It started to cost a considerable amount of money. One day, while getting his tennis racket restrung, my brother asked the guy at the sporting goods store all sorts of ...
Views: 1130(9 votes) - Turning Trash Into Treasure - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimMy father is totally hooked on golf. When he first started out, he couldn't afford to buy full club sets. Even used club sets were expensive. Then one day, while chasing down a bogey in the cabbage (whatever that means), he found a club head that had broken off from the shaft. These were ...
Views: 1408(9 votes) - Don’t Be A Home Based Franchise Chicken…Learn How To Properly Sell, Not Close - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Jennifer GilbertSales and Closing...Closing and Sales in home based franchises (or any business or company for that matter) seems to still have a negative undertone. Even though I have been in sales for years, have consistently been in the top 5% of earners, I still hate the word close. I know for me, it ...
Views: 970(3 votes) - *** Making Your Business Recession Proof During the Paradigm Shift - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseI'm Christine Breese, founder and director of University of Metaphysical Sciences. Being a business person, I have been thinking a lot about the paradigm shift and we at University of Metaphysical Sciences have been taking the actions necessary to preserve the school through these coming ...
Views: 1199(4 votes) - 6 Reasons Why Your Restaurant Needs Coffee Cup Carry Trays - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from James DeanCoffee is the most popular beverage. Apart from its flavour and fragrance, coffee makes one highly energetic. Therefore, it’s a wonderful idea to offer this beverage in your restaurant. With today’s fast paced lifestyle, most people are likely to request to have their coffee away from your ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - 6 Things You Need to Know In Order to License Your Product - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke 6 Things You Need to Know In Order to License Your Product My Marketing Consulting, Branding and Product Development firm receives numerous queries on Licensing Consumer Products, Services and Concepts every week. Most inquiries are of no value as the hopeful Licensor has ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - 7 Key Qualities Every Successful Entrepreneur Must Cultivate - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Emmanuel Excel OgbeideIf something is not working for them they simply change. Entrepreneurs know the importance of keeping on top of their industry and the only way to being number one is to evolve and change with the times. They're up to date with the latest technology or service techniques and are always ready to ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - 8 Tips For Traveling With Your Dog - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2021 from Hotels Etc.comJust because you have a dog doesn’t mean you have to stay home all the time. If you plan ahead and take a little care, it is easy and fun to travel with your dog. Here are some tips to make the trip easier on both you and your pet: 1. Get your dog used to riding in the car by taking him ...
Views: 410(1 vote) - 8 tips to consider when selling your business - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Andrew RogersonAre you trying to sell your business, and quickly? Check out these tips as they may help you achieve your goal. 1. Have a reasonable listing price. 2. Be prepared to negotiate. 3. Have a folder of information readily available for a qualified buyer. 4. Run the business as usual. 5. Make ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - 95 % Of Home Based Franchise Entrepreneurs Need To Get Off Their Butt And Do This One Simple Thing. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Jennifer GilbertMost People Do Not Study. Reason two on why 95% of people fail in their home based franchise and will never become a top producer is because most people do not study. I asked the question in the first article of this series if you were obtaining what was needed for the accomplishment ...
Views: 1058(2 votes) - A Baby’s Illness Was Responsible for One of the World’s Most Revered and Iconic Brands - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Geoff FickeA Baby’s Illness Was Responsible for One of the World’s Most Revered and Iconic Brands There is barely a household anywhere in the world that is home to a baby that does not have a supply of Gerber Baby Food in the cupboard. The product is ubiquitous. The label is one of the most ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - A Business Consultant Helps Companies in Distress - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Dough peterOperating a business today requires complete dedication and consistency. Without a future plan to organize growth and expansion of business, the company would not be able to survive long as the rising costs of materials and the expenses to run the company would make it go bankrupt. It does not ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - A Full-time Internet Business - 5 Factors For Success - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Calvin McCarthyIt is possible to have a full-time internet business and have the life that you want. It will not come from instant solutions; instead whatever you do will require effort and some hard work - in the early stages at least. Once it is going and making money then you may be able to sit back a bit ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Adopt a Pre-Sell Strategy to Drive Interest in Your Project Before Seeking to Attract Investment Funding - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Adopt a Pre-Sell Strategy to Drive Interest in Your Project Before Seeking to Attract Investment Funding Recently I met with a prospective client who presented my Consumer Product Marketing and Branding Consulting firm with an overview of his project, its development ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Advantages of Investing in IRA - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Claud PearceInvesting in IRA can be compared to getting a “holiday on tax”. It is a voluntary, tax-advantaged scheme to save money for a long term goal. It can be considered as an outlay that can boost the growth of the money you save, and help you materialize your targets such as having a comfortable ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Are You a Frustrated Online Marketer "Wannabe"? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Beth MollenkampHow long have you been trying to find the right formula to make money online? Me? About 8 years. Have you ever joined an internet marketing company that you were excited about, only to find out you had to spend even more money once you joined to get to the next level? Have you had to purchase ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - Are You Treating Your Business Like A Hobby? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Lisa MininniIt is estimated that over 395,000 new businesses each month are started in the U.S. alone. For many new business owners they enter entrepreneurship with the intention of making money. They even take the necessary steps to make it into a business, including filing all of the necessary ...
Views: 2696(1 vote) - Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Online Opportunities - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Barry BarringtonWhen thinking about any money making program on the net, you have to be careful of being scammed. There are three things to do to avoid being scammed by any program on the web. These three are research, research, and research. Yes I borrowed that from the Real Estate industry’s “location, ...
Views: 591(5 votes) - Book Review: Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe other day the Book Fairy dropped off a a galley of CRUSH IT! by Gary Vaynerchuk. The hour was late. I was tired. But I decided to stay up to give Gary’s work a little “sniffy sniff.” Well, I wound up reading straight through to the end and here’s what I think. THUMBS UP! This book is a ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - Building e-Commerce Websites to Sell - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesDesign and Payment Gateways in an e-Commerce Website Many have a lack of understanding when it comes to setting up an e-Commerce website. For some, the hope and allure of setting up a successful e-Commerce site masks the tasks necessary to actually create the framework for the site to work ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Building Trust For Online Stores - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Sarika PeriwalThere is a lot to be said for small business customer relationship management in helping to build the brand and trust in the minds of the customers. In the busy world today when there is little time to spare fighting with sales clerks about what you had ordered and what you received, the ...
Views: 2150(1 vote) - Business Networking for Profit - by The problem is, many of us can’t stand the idea of business networking. It feels fake and contrived. And if you’re an introvert you are probably breaking into a cold sweat from the thought of it. Just thinking of spending countless hours on small talk in a loud and crowded room of strangers is ...
Views: 606(1 vote) - Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! The Business Plan, and the process involved in crafting these essential documents, is one of the most maligned areas in all of small business. Many start-up firms and ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Business Should Offer More than Just a Product They Should Try to Offer a Buying Experience - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Business Should Offer More than Just a Product They Should Try to Offer a Buying Experience The hugely successful entrepreneur Debbi Fields was once asked what it felt like to be a winner in the cookie business; she replied, “I never felt like I was in the cookie business. ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Case Constructions: What's The Difference - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Beth BulgerIn order to arrive at the best possible solution when it comes to shipping cases, custom cases and other durable packaging designs, understanding the basics about the types of constructions that are used can help a lot. These days, many different processes are used to create high quality cases; ...
Views: 577(1 vote) - Commercial Real Estate Liquidation Auction. - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Auto SeedsbankIt is widely known that the large “auction mills”, which regularly run auctions of hundreds or thousands of properties through their process, actually close on only 20% to 30% of them. Almost every bidder at one of these “auction mill” auctions is countered some 2 to 3 weeks later at a higher ...
Views: 3410(1 vote) - Comparing Company Types – LLC, S Corp, C Corp and DBA - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Alyssa BlanchardEach company type has key advantages and disadvantages. Here are some things to consider if you’re deciding whether to form an LLC, incorporate as an S corporation or C corporation or to file a DBA. Filing a DBA A DBA filing (doing business as, also called an assumed or fictitious ...
Views: 564(1 vote) - Computer Profits from Home - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Karyn MaierOn your mark... Get Set... Go! You’re ready. You’ve finally got it, the top of the line, latest and great computer that moves at the speed of sound and has everything you need, plus some. But will it make you money. Absolutely -- We’re going to show you how. There are ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Conducting an Employee Background Check Will Help You Really Know Who You’re Hiring - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Brandon MeryhewWhen people marry they’ve usually spent several months and even years dating before walking down the aisle. But when hiring employees -- another extremely close and long-term relationship -- employers usually only meet with a potential employee a handful of times before deciding to bring that ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Considerations Prior to Starting a Business - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Ken SundheimCan You Sell the Product or Service? What I mean by this is that can you get on the phone and actually "sell" the product or service in a convincing manner to the target individual(s)? Nervousness aside (all entrepreneurs are at 1st), a small business owner needs to be able to verbalize in ...
Views: 1174(3 votes) - Did a Fragrance Really Trigger the Events That Led to the Infamous Beheading of Marie Antoinette? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Did a Fragrance Really Trigger the Events That Led to the Infamous Beheading of Marie Antoinette? Jean-Francois Houbigant launched his famous Perfume atelier and shop on the Fauborg St. Honore in Paris in 1775. This was during the gilded age of French royalty and of the ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Did You Know That You’re Wired to Win? - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Lisa MininniPart 1 of 4: Did You Know That You’re Wired to Win? Winning can be defined in several ways. Dictionary.com defines winning as, “to finish first in a race”, to or “to gain the victory”. In each of these definitions, however, it infers someone is going to lose. If you apply the win-lose ...
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