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by: 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: 1063
by: Geoff Ficke
How One of the Fashion World’s Earliest Great
Innovators Lost Everything by Lack of Innovation
It is startling to study an empires crumble, decline and ultimately perishing on the ash heap of history. It happened to ancient states such as Egypt, Rome, Athens and ... Views: 1248
A 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: 998
by: Geoff Ficke
Seek Out Honest Criticism of Your Business Plan And Learn to Accept and Act on It!
Four decades ago I studied a college course in English Literature. W. Somerset Maugham’s famous novel “Of Human Bondage” was required reading. It was a bit of a slow go, but one line has ... Views: 1127
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Benefits of External Insulation and Plastering Building Services - by Home insulation has become the part of basic home construction nowadays, as it proves to be energy efficient, reduce electricity bills and saves money. Home insulation makes your home cool in summer and warm in winter. There are many types of insulation av
Home insulation has become the part of basic home construction nowadays, as it proves to be energy efficient, reduce electricity bills and saves money. Home insulation makes your home cool in summer and warm in winter. There are many types of insulation available in the market and one should ... Views: 1143
What's the definition of insanity? Some say.... doing the same thing and expecting different results!
What I love about Simon Mainwaring's new book, "We First" is that he is suggests that we not only think different, but act and therefore will feel different. In the model of behavior change, ... Views: 891
by: Geoff Ficke
Using Trade Shows to Launch or License Your Novel Consumer Product Is Key
Each business day we are approached by entrepreneurs, small businesses, and inventors from all over the world seeking guidance and asking how best to launch and successfully commercialize their ... Views: 1119
by: Geoff Ficke
Entrepreneurial Creativity Is Still Rife in the Fashion Jewelry and Cosmetic World
My Product Development and Marketing Consulting firm has had a busy spring introducing a slew of new products in international cosmetic and jewelry industry trade shows. We participated in ... Views: 1222
by: Geoff Ficke
Securing Professional Help - How to Market a New Consumer Product Idea
The last article in this series considered the mindset and attitudes required to be a successful marketer of consumer products and services. We discussed whether to utilize professional Consulting ... Views: 758
Within our own culture we are provided with a code of behavior which we learn from infancy. This code covers basic values and beliefs including attitudes towards different behaviors. There is right and wrong, professional and unprofessional, respectful and disrespectful. Unfortunately there is ... Views: 920
by: Geoff Ficke
How to Market a New Consumer Product Idea-The Mindset Required
This will be the first in a series of self-help articles that will be of use to aspiring entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses who seek to market a consumer product, idea or service that they have ... Views: 956
by: Geoff Ficke
The Challenge for Big Companies Is Not to Be Slow!
That Is the Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Louis B. Gerstner, the famous business executive who ran International Business Machines (IBM) once famously quipped, “I’ve never seen a small company that did not want to be a big ... Views: 1037
by: Geoff Ficke
You Can Only Succeed at Life or Business If You Keep Moving
Robert Goizueta, the former Chief-Executive of Coca-Cola was once quoted in Fortune Magazine, saying: “The moment you let avoiding failure become your motivator, you are down the path of inactivity. You can stumble ... Views: 1237
Building and maintaining good credit is more important today than before. Whether we realize it or not, so many parts of our daily fiscal lives revolve around our credit scores. But don't fret - abide by these five must know credit tips for scholars and you shouldn't have any problems in any ... Views: 684
Creating and maintaining great credit is more crucial today than ever before. Whether we realize it or not, so many parts of our daily fiscal lives revolve around our credit ratings. But don't fret - abide by these five must know credit tips for scholars and you shouldn't have any issues at ... Views: 1165
A market crash is usually defined as a sharp dip in share costs of instruments noted on the stock exchanges. In parallel with numerous economic factors, a justification for stock exchange crashes is also due to panic and investing public's lack of confidence. Regularly stock market crashes end ... Views: 581
A stock option is a class of option. Especially, a call option is the right ( not requirement ) to buy stock in the future at a fixed price and a put option is the right ( not duty ) to sell stock in the future at a fixed price. Thus, the value of a stock option changes in reaction to the actual ... Views: 539
A stock option is a class of option. Specifically, a call option is the right ( not obligation ) to buy stock in the future at a fixed price and a put option is the right ( not duty ) to sell stock in the future at a given price. So, the value of a stock option changes in reaction to the actual ... Views: 642
Selling and buying stocks is generally a simple process after opening an investment account. With banks and brokers it's generally just an example of a phone call or visiting their offices for a private meeting. Both can offer investment products and potentially guidance on the right way to ... Views: 517
A market crash is usually outlined as a sharpened dip in share costs of securities mentioned on the stock exchanges. In parallel with various economic factors, a reason for stock market crashes is also due to panic and investing public's lack of confidence. Regularly stock market crashes end ... Views: 541
But high heels will cause some feet diseases for a long period of time without the correct way. The damage makes feet deformation as time passes. This is against the original intention that in order to shape the beauty of the high heel shoes. Therefore, ladies should learn to the correct ways to ... Views: 1041
The Online business directory has proved to be a great help to users who want to find a business of their choice. They make it very convenient for users to find a preferred business among various business listings. Some online directories are very interactive and seek the user's active a ... Views: 355
by: Geoff Ficke
Successfully Approaching Marketing Professionals - How to Market a New Consumer Product or Idea
Many inventors and entrepreneurs are so excited about their concept that they neglect to learn, or practice proper business etiquette when soliciting marketing or investment ... Views: 985
When looking for pharmacy merchant accounts, there are factors to consider. One is the fees. Make sure that company is open to all the fees that you need to pay for transaction, set up, discount and others. A good provider will fully disclose all the fees. Before signing the account, you should ... Views: 449
With a sound industrial surge and coupled with facilities like plastic cash or Master card has dramatically changed the idea of way of life. Be it a pricey Swiss watch or an antique jewellery, you can buying anything according to your taste. With such costs it'll definitely boost your debt. ... Views: 860
Do you often worry about your economic condition? Are you feeling an unprejudiced third party or expert opinion would help enhance your finances? Permit me to introduce you to the arena of free debt consolidation tips.
As you devour this piece, remember that the remainder of it contains ... Views: 773
Wholesalers start online wholesale business to increase customers volume base and to earn more profit but it is not always easy unless you are fully aware of internet world and all the facts to avoid online frauds. To safely manage your online wholesale business, you must keep your eyes on every ... Views: 666
Writing a business plan is often a challenging experience, and finding business plan help isn’t very easy either. There are many more employees than there are entrepreneurs in the market place, and very few people with the skill and experience to write business plans which produce results. It’s ... Views: 428
So you need a marketing plan, but not sure of the right marketing plan format?
First let’s understand what a marketing plan is...
A marketing plan is simply a document which explains how your business will approach its target market. It can be as broad as promoting your business to create ... Views: 933
One unique characteristic about a potential customer that visits trade show displays is that they are actually looking to learn more about products and services available in their community, and often they will actual purchase products or services while at a trade show. But even if they don't ... Views: 906
The importance of making a good impression at a trade show cannot be overstated. If everything goes right, a good trade show exhibit will win press coverage for your business, generate solid sales leads, and put your competitors to shame. However, to achieve all of this, you will need to create ... Views: 1068
Budgeting tips, while useful, are sometimes resisted because most of the people find pondering cash offensive and upsetting. For instance, you could think that budgeting forces you to go without all the things you want to do and experience. It does not have to be this way, as fairly often you ... Views: 822
Google msps seo is one of the greatest tools that can boost your business not only in the local market but in the international market as well but this need some experts to look after as here same rule applies that most popular search item shows at the top in the Google mspss so for this you ... Views: 1213
As a thoracic (chest) surgeon, Aaron was used to working on hearts and lungs.
He’s a gifted surgeon, with a wonderful bedside manner, impeccable skills, and true caring for his patients’ lives and families. But the truth was, his case volume was down, and so too was his income. What to do? ... Views: 990
The United States government has hundreds of federal agencies and each of these use contractors to provide various services and goods. This gives thousands of companies the opportunity to bid on these jobs and work for the federal government. Many businesses find these contracts very ... Views: 451
Travel agencies are part of the list of businesses that fall under high risk category. Major credit cards companies set up standards on business procedures if they are accepting payments. It should be applied and incorporated in their website. The credit card card merchant accounts for travel ... Views: 359
Aurelius Corporate Solutions enables business worldwide offering end to end services and solutions the valuable clients. The company is one stop shop fulfilling all the business requirements of the customers. The web services experts of the company are equipped to provide a dynamic online ... Views: 426
So you’ve taken the plunge and downloaded a Wordpress template for your blog. Now what?
One thing that you must focus on in order to create a successful blog is your content. When you first create your blog, you must decide what you’re going to write about. I call this your Flagship Content. ... Views: 617
The short answer is it depends on who you ask. In doing some research for this article I literally found dozens of “biggest problems” depending on what the writer wanted to sell me.
There are surveys that call out numerous external problems ranging from the high cost of health insurance, ... Views: 1474
Today’s business world is full of powerful competition and if you want to make it out there, a logo is one of the most important elements. It is the element that conveys the first impression to any visitor or potential client of the company or website. Logo Design is the biggest and the most ... Views: 893
If you want to stay competitive in today's fast pace market, you need a outsource web development experts ready to start your work on a moments notice. With an expert outsource web development the first thing you have to think when it comes to running your business is your availability.
It’s ... Views: 414
EFFECTIVE SEMINAR MARKETING: Tips to get prospects to Show Up for Your Seminar
Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing. - John D. Rockefeller
With over 15 years of experience as a financial adviser, I know how difficult it ... Views: 1018
Seminar Marketing: Elements of an Effective Presentation
I. Asking Questions:
You have a lot of knowledge to impart and your guests are there to learn; however, keep in mind that Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) will be new for most of your audience. Allocate enough time for question ... Views: 522
Effective Seminar Marketing Tips - How to Handle Awkward Situations During a Seminar
I. Handling difficult questions: Encouraging audience participation is essential to a successful seminar. Many presenters are afraid to have time for open questions from the audience because they don't want ... Views: 449
Many large corporations and government agencies have found the cost savings, security and employee convenience very compelling to integrate logical access into the employee badge. However, the two biggest barriers in getting small to medium size businesses, clinics and agencies to follow suit ... Views: 1071
As they say "save money and money will save you", but saving money involves some techniques in order to save on taxes and other expenditure. Financial Planning is not only limited to just saving money but it covers tax shield, education planning, cash flow management, investment planning, ... Views: 516
Online business directory has become hugely popular among users. People are able to find a business quickly and with great ease. People are searching for products and services in the millions of business categories among the business listings. These directories have become user-friendly and ... Views: 472
Orange county seo experts are one of the leading experts of the world in providing Google map seo services a service that is much more important now a day’s than ever before .Although there are lot of variation in opinion of experts about the reason for this but to most of the seo experts ... Views: 1764