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***Confidence is Critical to Entrepreneurial Success; How is it Created?***Maximize Focus and Maximize Your Business Growth***Sales Before Coaching – The Critical Order of Success- Small Business Owners - Three Types Of Fears That Will Affect The Growth Of Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Lalitha BrahmaWhen I started my own business I had variety of emotional conflicts that prevented me from taking consistent action. I am sure you can relate to this feeling. My conversation with clients revealed that apart from having several fears, the following three types of fears impacted the business ...
Views: 931 - Smart Women Practice Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, I was at my Mastermind Meeting and my good friend and Smart Woman, Chellie Campbell, mentioned that she had read an article on how expressing gratitude may be one of the keys to being a happier, healthier person. The very next day, I picked up a magazine which actually cited ...
Views: 612 - When's The Best Time to Train? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ruth KustoffWhen is it the best time to create and deliver new training programs? For many organizations, there is confusion around how to determine where training fits in, who is responsible for it, and what training is needed. This article briefly outlines what a strategic focus on training is, and how it ...
Views: 913 - Why Wholesaling Real Estate Is Profitable? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Cris ChicoWholesaling real estate is one of the most popular and effective ways to become your own boss and make more money than you ever imagined you could while working from home. However, while learning the tools of the trade can take time and the instruction of an expert, understanding what makes ...
Views: 868 - What Types Of Buyer Financing Are Acceptable In Wholesaling? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Cris ChicoIn today’s economy – especially in the housing market – you want to be as risk averse as possible; that is, you rarely want to take a payment type that carries any risk towards cancelling the contract. There are several funding sources that used to be easily obtainable but now ...
Views: 522 - What Is Wholesaling Real Estate? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Cris ChicoWith the economy in the toilet, many individuals are looking for a way to be their own boss so that they do not have to depend on the state of the market to make a living. At the same time, there are so many “schemes” out there that have a low probability of success that finding the ...
Views: 555 - Walk Away Or Take The Deal? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Cris ChicoThere is a lot of debate about when to walk away from a transaction and when to take the deal. The debate revolves around when a buyer low balls the value of the deposit by enough that you are clearly getting ripped off on your end of the transaction. This usually occurs when you have as ...
Views: 529 - Stop Being A Victim Of Affiliate Commission Theft - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Dan JeremiahStop Losing Your Affiliate Commissions To Parasites. Affiliate Identity theft; affiliate link theft; affiliate commission theft; - whatever term you use, it means without link cloaking, you, as an affiliate marketer, are being ripped off. You're being robbed of your affiliate commissions. Is ...
Views: 1089 - Self Help Or Inspirational Book Review - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Joseph SeilerOne book that has often influenced my view of the world and certainly my coaching and that provides some great tools to boot is A Course In Miracles. This book has three main sections, a students guide (text about the ideas of the Course), a set of 365 ‘lessons’ meant to be done one per day for ...
Views: 991 - The World Economy And The Five Stages Of Death And Dying - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Barry Durdant-HollambyNot so much business coaching as my take on the economy...and as you would expect, looking at it from a slightly different angle from the regular commentator... In her 1969 book 'On Death and Dying'. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross suggested there are 5 stages through which people pass when dealing with ...
Views: 925 - 3 Ways To Achieve Daily Success - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Bridgette BoudreauxPlan One of the first and simplest ways to have a successful productive day is to plan your day’s activities in advance. Never start your day allowing email, correspondences and interruptions determine the course of your day. Of course, you will have interruptions but you can better deal with ...
Views: 1378 - Creating Successful Change In The Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Lisa MininniThe failure rate of organizational change initiatives is estimated between 50 to 70 percent. Many common reasons for this failure rate include lack of organizational infrastructure, unclear direction and focus, lack of resources, and underdeveloped training, and sustainability strategies. So ...
Views: 3958(2 votes) - Creating Successful Change In The Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Lisa MininniThe failure rate of organizational change initiatives is estimated between 50 to 70 percent. Many common reasons for this failure rate include lack of organizational infrastructure, unclear direction and focus, lack of resources, and underdeveloped training, and sustainability strategies. So ...
Views: 3958(2 votes) - What is Organizational Innovation? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Ruth KustoffDefining Innovation Organizational innovation refers to new ways work can be organized, and accomplished within an organization to encourage and promote competitive advantage. It encompasses how organizations, and individuals specifically, manage work processes in such areas as customer ...
Views: 3408 - What Is Corporate Storytelling? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Ruth KustoffCorporate storytelling is becoming a new essential leadership skill. It can be used in training and development or succession planning. Through narrative stories, storytelling shares a story about a business challenge, success or experience, while imparting the values and skills of the ...
Views: 1098 - Leading Your Workforce During An Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Greg SmithIn the days and weeks since the economy began tanking, the workforce has been on an emotional roller coaster. Some people have fallen to terrible lows of fear, uncertainty, and frustration. On and on it goes. While no one knows the outcome of our current situation, one fact is indisputable: ...
Views: 1151 - ***If You Want More Sales, Then You Need Advanced Sales People - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Sam ManferOrders are lost (or not obtained) not because of price, or better performance, or delivery, or …., but because you or your sales person has been out sold. When a prospect doesn’t commit to you, that prospect has out sold you. When a competitor wins, that competitor out sold you. I hear every ...
Views: 1779 - A Coach's Playbook For Leaders - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerAll organizations have access to more or less the same resources. They draw from the same pool of people in their markets or geographic areas. And they can all learn about the latest tools and techniques. Yet not all organizations perform equally. There is a huge gap between high- and ...All ...
Views: 886 - Growing Your Business From The Inside Out - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Jim DonovanWhat unspoken message are you sending your clients and customers? Is your personal energy field projecting positive, high vibrational energy or just the opposite? The latter will cost you business--and worse, you won't even realize it. The energy I'm talking about here has been called many ...
Views: 1227 - Smart Women Are In Control Of Their Ride - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffThis summer, our family went to an amusement park in Park City, Utah, for a day of fun. When you take the chairlift up to the top of the mountain, one of the rides offered is the Alpine Slider. The Alpine Slider is a bobsled track that runs for about 3000 feet down the mountain. As we approached ...
Views: 648 - Smart Women Get It Off The Ground - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffDuring our recent vacation to Park City, Utah, one morning I was enjoying my coffee while overlooking a peaceful pond, and was surprised by several hot air balloons making their way high up into the sky. The colors of each balloon were bright, vivid, and unique. Some were like rainbows; others ...
Views: 800 - Smart Women Are 40, 50, 60 And Beyond! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, as I was leaving my bank in Los Angeles, I saw a stack of magazines near the door, entitled “Life After 50.” And if you have followed the media trail this past week, it’s all about Madonna turning 50. This is a big deal in our society where youth typically rules. Here’s a woman who has ...
Views: 679 - Smart Women Get Uncomfortable - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffI’m 48 years old and I have never been on ice skates. That is, until yesterday. My 5½-year-old daughter, Jenna, has taken an interest in ice skating and I typically take her to the ice arena here in Park City where we are on vacation. I watch her skate while listening to the most incredible ...
Views: 650 - Smart Women Have No Boundaries - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffOur family is vacationing in Park City, Utah this month. I enjoy sitting on the deck which overlooks a large pond that is frequented by ducks and geese. It’s a peaceful, quiet place to sit and ponder a meaningful life filled with passion and purpose. The other day, I noticed the gardener mowing ...
Views: 625 - Unified Communications With The Push Of A Button - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Conni PluchinoAs the gurus of voice and data communications, IT professionals, especially, often find that their CEO’s, CFO’s, co-workers, clients and customers expect them to create “miracles”. Unified communications (UC) from CALLTELE, Inc. helps them to perform the “miracles” needed to simplify and manage ...
Views: 606 - Why There Is No Such Thing As Bad Data - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Cris ChicoWhen you are creating the buyers list, you are really creating a buyers database. You are trying to fill the database with as much data as you can about these buyers because the more you know about them, the easier it will be to streamline your wholesaling business. There is no such thing as ...
Views: 707 - Planet Antares Offers Healthy Vending Programs - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from kerry collinLooking at the way Americans eat today is not really health-oriented. However, recent studies and published surveys have made the common public more conscious about their diet and eating habits. This trend towards healthier eating habits has brought down the popularity of traditional snack food ...
Views: 685 - ***More Market Share Is Two Questions Away - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Sam ManferThe other day I was in a retail establishment and Linda, a sales rep, approached a manager, Alan working the area. “Hi,” “Hi” they said. “How’s everything going?” asked Linda. To which Alan said, “Okay.” “Well, fine. Is there anything you need right now?” asked Linda. “No, we’re fine”, he ...
Views: 1370 - ***Be Distinct Or Be Extinct - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Sam ManferCustomers select one company from the others based on getting something that’s important “better” from the one. “Better” simply boils down to three (3) factors – more benefits, less risks, and least effort. Many believe selection is based on price. I say not true. A “better” deal – yes. ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - 5 Ways ToSelect The Most Suitable Accounting Software - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Joe CoffeeAccounting software can vary from multi-million dollar solutions for major public companies to simple managed lists of income and expenses. Simple accounting solutions are not always the most suitable for small business. While simple accounting software may be sufficient, many features can help ...
Views: 1151 - Personal Reflections About The Economy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Cari VollmerCaroline Myss recently wrote an article regarding the economy for her newsletter subscribers. I think her perspective on the state of our union is one of the best I've yet to hear. You can read it right here. She talks about our economic situation as the Divine Chaos that takes place when we ...
Views: 1050 - Why Traditional Businesses Fail – 5 Vital Reasons - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Jason MillerWhy Do Traditional Businesses Fail? Here are a few of the overlooked reasons businesses fail. Wearing too many hats: This is a huge overlooked problem in the world of traditional business and can single handedly destroy a business overnight. If you are the person handling 2-5 positions ...
Views: 2798 - Market Niche: 5 Key Reasons You Must Niche - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bonita Richter“I’m a management consultant with over twenty years experience in many areas of management, from marketing, to sales, to customer service, and I am skilled at sales presentations and negotiations. I’ve worked for Fortune 500 companies, have my MBA, and to get business I ...
Views: 614 - Web-based Keyword Tool, Better Than Installed Keyword Software - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Zey GutierrezJust as there are "tails and heads" in coins; we have two major kinds of software for the keyword tools we are using in SEO: the web-based and the installed software. The web-based (also known as the "hosted" server) usually resides externally on ASP networks (Application Service Provider), ...
Views: 625 - Smart Women Plant Their Seeds - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffLast Friday, my children and I went to an Eco-Fest at my son’s school. It offered creative ways to think about living organically and sustaining our planet. At one point my 5 year old daughter Jenna wandered to a booth a few feet away from me, and I noticed that she became very focused on what ...
Views: 558 - Smart Women Paint Their Magic Circle - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffI took my daughter Jenna to her Karate class the other day, and after the instructor welcomed all of the children to the class he asked them to “paint your magic circle around you.” I sat there and watched a group of children take their hands and paint an imaginary circle around their bodies ...
Views: 629 - Smart Women Develop A Mindset – “Ready, Fire, Aim” - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffThis past weekend, our family went out to Palm Desert to visit my in-laws for Mothers Day. I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with Greg’s father, Lowell. I enjoy my “chats” with him. He loves business and marketing and always has great ideas. One of the topics we landed on was ...
Views: 657 - Smart Women Get Back On The Pogo Stick - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffThe other day as we were driving to school, my daughter Jenna boldly stated, “Mom, for my birthday, I want a Pogo Stick.” This statement made me curious so I asked her, “Jenna, why do you want a Pogo Stick?” Jenna’s reply was “Mom, it’s easy. You just get on, fall off, get back up, and get on ...
Views: 658 - Smart Women Know “All About Me” - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Joy ChudacoffThis is a big week for my son Jack who is in first grade. It’s his “All About Me” presentation. We spent some time this weekend gathering all of the items that he believes are a representation of who he is right now. This morning, I was walking behind him and watching him carry his box full of ...
Views: 717 - ***Increase Retail Sales By Being Attentive - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Sam ManferI was on a mission to do a few things at the Mall the other day. I was what’s called a motivated buyer. I dashed into one of the optical chain stores, and there at the reception counter was a middle-aged woman talking on the phone to a friend about being reprimanded or something. After seeing ...
Views: 2214 - ***The Most Important Selling Tip - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Sam ManferWhenever I tell people I’m a sales force development expert, they ask me, “What’s the Most Important Selling Tip?” Over the years I have given my answer. But However, as the person is listening, I can tell they are getting antsy. What they really want to know is if I have an easy button or a ...
Views: 1517 - Are You Standing At The Edge Of Freedom and Wealth? Learn What it Takes To Soar Instead Of Sink. - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Peri EnkinYesterday I was talking to a client who is struggling in her business. She has skill, experience and amazing wisdom and yet she admits she is piddling around. I asked her what she thinks is holding her back. With a huge sigh of frustration she was quick to admit this: "I am having trouble ...
Views: 1013 - Business Coaching – How To Build A Successful Million Dollar Coaching Program From The Ground Up - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Robert SkrobThe information marketing industry is fueled by the ever-increasing pressure and limitation of time. Consumers want information, methods and strategies provided in a quick and convenient form. Information marketers do that, and they make loads of money because the demand is there. The key is ...
Views: 713 - Cooking Up Success - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Melissa GaltBeing somewhat of a personal and professional development junkie, attending seminars as often as possible, listening in to teleclasses, and checking out webinars, I’ve realized something VITAL. Success is not just about having the right ingredients (which, by the way, we each are born with) but ...
Views: 843 - An Entrepreneur Success Coach's Tips For Launching a 7 Figure Income Business Quickly - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Robert SkrobThe field of information marketing has opened doors to limitless opportunities for lucrative online, home-based businesses. Yet, according to the Small Business Association more than half of all new businesses still continue to fail. There are many reasons why new businesses fail to succeed. But ...
Views: 640 - Authenticity -- A Fast Way To Connect - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from FSB Authors"I heard you did a great job connecting with the audience and got all choked up with your acceptance speech for the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame," said my friend Victoria. "Yep, when I DO authentic, it works every time," I said with a chuckle. I was kidding about 'doing' authentic, of ...
Views: 528 - Flinchlessness - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from FSB AuthorsYou flinch . . . you lose. Imagine skiing at over 130 mph on skis and you catch an edge. One instinctive flinch to catch your balance and you lose any chance at winning the race. The challenge is overcoming the protective instinct to throw your hands out for balance while maintaining ...
Views: 679 - The Fastest Way To A 100% Closing Ratio - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from FSB Authors100% of the prospects she asked said yes. Even the people that started by saying no, said yes. She's my nine-year-old daughter. Her name is Alex and the most amazing sales person I have ever seen. We were at her brother's soccer practice with 75 minutes to meet her $200 goal for the American ...
Views: 581 - "How To Write A Company Profile: Keys To Succeed" - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Allison BlissA great company profile can engage and attract the right customers or supporters for a business, or it can bore them to sleep driving them to your competitors which are easily googled in seconds. For media attention, a business needs an intriguing profile to entice editors or reporters to gain ...
Views: 1864 - The Law Of Completion - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Andres LaraYou start something......complete it, no matter what. Do this several times and you will develop a winning habit....the habit of completion. Yet beware, for the opposite is also true. You start an activity and you leave it incomplete. You do this a few times and you will develop a destructive ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - ***C-Level Selling: How TCreate And Manage Large Accounts - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Sam ManferLarge Account Management requires knowledge of where the account is going with respect to it's customers, competitors, industry and the economy. This knowledge is housed in the heads of the profit-center leader and his or her staff. So anyone that wants to manage a large account has to get to ...
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