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- What is Technology Consulting? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Richard TylerLast 2 decades have really boosted the era of Information Technologies. Technology has traveler a highway especially after the 90’s. It used to be stake old DOS back then. Novel Netware and Linux were the available options. Companies used bus topology for network with star topology in the reach ...
Views: 743 - Challenges in SharePoint Migration - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Richard TylerIn the wake of a new decade, Microsoft has added yet heavy artillery to its already pretty unrivalled arsenal – SharePoint 2010. It is the brand new addition to its class of SharePoint Servers. SharePoint 2003 and SharePoint 2007 are a few of the most infamous versions of this server. SharePoint ...
Views: 554 - Mastering the art of human connecting - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Brian ZimmermanHave you ever wondered what made the greatest people in the world really great? I'm talking about Rockefeller, Ford, Carnegie - people that really had influence and affluence in a way that could never really be explained unless you had the ability to ask the greats themselves. Over the past ...
Views: 652(9 votes) - All About Money - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick Gettle“ALL ABOUT MONEY” Copyright 2010 - Rick Gettle Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #12 A Russian Once Said – “Americans Are People Who Buy Things They Don’t Need – With Money They Don’t Have – To Impress People They Don’t ...
Views: 2551(6 votes) - Building Credibility As A Marketing Skill - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Eric MulfordYou're looking for the best way to penetrate the marketplace with your goods/services. Capturing the market share and make boat loads of money in the process. You hear all the hype about the latest approach to getting your message out to the masses. But there is one place that you can focus your ...
Views: 1991(4 votes) - Now Moments, Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Tiger Todd"Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed." - Corita Kent Is today's business environment wearing you out, making you wish you had never risked so much to start up or remain in your business? While going to work for someone else in an undemanding, unchallenging, yet ...
Views: 1591(2 votes) - Why Twitter? - To Tweet or Not To Tweet - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Patrick MitsuingIn network marketing or any other home business there are so many tools to use to build your business. Things like software, ebooks, mentors, facebook, linked in, strategies, that it can get you quite confused on what the heck to do. So with all the tools you can use online to make wealth ...
Views: 761 - Five Ways to Make a Tough Change - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Steve DavisSo something’s been bugging you. You know that you need to make a change and you’re pretty sure there will be big consequences. So how do you go about it? Here are five things to consider that will make a tough change just a bit easier. 1. What's the cost of status quo? Not making a change ...
Views: 1461(8 votes) - Tax Planning and Projections - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mitch HelferTax Planning Let’s face it — no one likes paying taxes. The key is how best to do this correctly and legally. It’s not a matter of not getting caught! Its a matter of having the requisite knowledge to know what strategies are available and how to best take advantage of these ...
Views: 818 - Managing the Transition - Why Most Businesses Fail in Today's Economy & How to Avoid Business Doom - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Tony KubicaThe number one reason why most businesses (small and large) are failing today is: They did not recognize the need for a transition nor did they manage the transition effectively. See, business leaders are told all the time that they need to change but it goes in one ear and out the ...
Views: 1133(3 votes) - What is Feng Shui / Can it help? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairWhat is Feng Shui? Where Intention Goes - Energy Flows Feng Shui is a spiritual practice which helps us look at our environment and see more clearing where we need work internally. In my practice of Feng Shui I use these principles to help you clear the obstructions and obsticles ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - SPACE CLEARING - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairSpace Clearing Space Clearing / House & Land Ceremonies? Most clearings and ceremonies can be done in 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the house or business. If your home or business is more than 3000 square feet, it is a good idea for us to talk about what specific problems and ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - Innocent or Injured Spouse - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mitch HelferMany married taxpayers choose to file a joint tax return because of certain benefits this filing status allows that generally reduce the income taxes you are required to pay. When you file a joint return, the law generally makes both you and your spouse responsible for the entire tax liability ...
Views: 670 - Business and Family Safety and Health Rating - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Raj GavurlaFor good reason, practically every endeavor in life is rated. I've seen ratings on who or what's #1 in business, industry, NFL, NBA, MLB, person of the century, athlete of the century, technology, restaurant, university, neighborhood, travel destination, best looking, best movie, best book, etc. ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Financial Plan? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Andrew RogersonOne of the hardest aspects of being an entrepreneur is staying on top of some things you may not like to do because you either don't enjoy them or simply aren't good at them…or both. Doing math back in school just wasn't fun for me. I enjoyed almost every other subject except anything to do ...
Views: 1429(6 votes) - Steps to starting a small business - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from J KuipersLike most people you want to start your own business and be your own boss for a variety of reasons. Mainly you want freedom to do your own thing, have control over how much money you can make, control over how hard you work, or are just passionate about a certain field of interest. Developing ...
Views: 703 - Article Marketing Expert Reveals 5 Article Templates for Thought Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Eric GruberThought leaders are experts who are recognized among their peers as an authority on innovative ideas within a particular industry. Thought leaders confidently promote their ideas. Most importantly, thought leaders have earned respect from the outside world for their deep understanding of their ...
Views: 845 - Appeasing the Gods of Government - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaWe are moving into the season of the year where we pay our dues and financial homage to our government. It is a period some people would prefer that Time somehow skipped. Many people shudder at the uncertainty of what lies ahead in their personal tax picture, the constantly changing rules and ...
Views: 1526(3 votes) - How to Market Benefits vs Features - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Donna GunterOne of the most difficult concepts to grasp for online business owners who are writing their own sales copy is to write about the benefits of your product/service, rather than the features. Even though this skill is critically important, I would guess that less than 10% of business owners truly ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - ***Your Next Sale Is the Game of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Sam ManferToday's sale, this month's target, your yearly quota -- this is the game of your life. Why, because you're only as good as your last accomplishment. If you win, you're praised and rewarded. If you lose, you pay a toll no matter how bulletproof the excuse. More importantly, it carries you ...
Views: 2293(37 votes) - INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study- The creation of the Anaconda-Ericsson Finance & Leasing Inc. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerCorporate Entrepreneurship or Intrapreneurship built around entrepreneurial techniques and innovation within a corporation, partnership, association, or organization to help them to create new products, services, or even a new division to help the business or organization, grow and survive in ...
Views: 5396(134 votes) - INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study of Corona Data Systems Inc. -"OEM Private Label Division" - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerThis is an introduction to the Intrapreneurial creation of the Corona Data Systems., Inc. OEM Private Label Division, marketing internationally completely "Private Label" IBM PC Compatible Desktop and Portable PC's to major international main frame Computer manufacturers. Intrapreneurship has ...
Views: 4625(128 votes) - Do This and Lose Sales - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Harlan GoergerDo This and Lose Sales Focus on products lose sales, solutions make sales The North Country is dumped on, 17 inches worth of the white cold stuff. Procrastination has hit, those slick road-hugging sports tires still on the car prove to be highly useless in the slick and hard packed ...
Views: 2380(13 votes) - Wealth Management and the Successful Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ron HollandThat’s a great question, what makes a successful entrepreneur and how do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Does wealth management play a big part? Over the years I have met many successful entrepreneurs and I have studied what makes them successful ...
Views: 2936(2 votes) - Starting a Business With High Performance Assessment - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeffrey JonesStarting a new business has a tremendous upside but there is an equal, if not higher, risk of failure and loss. As noted many times in our material, statistics show that 80% of new businesses fail within the first 5 years. Due to this statistic, we stress a well designed and thought out business ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Use Your Creativity to Capture Attention - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Nika StewartIn our world of hyper-stimulation - billboards, ads on shopping carts, internet pop-ups, tv commercials, direct mail, etc. - we are all tuning out. So how do you capture the attention of potential clients? Well, I can tell you what isn't working - traditional marketing. Unless you have an ...
Views: 728(2 votes) - Lower Your Marketing Costs – With 6 Cost Effective Ways! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Sabra EasterdayMarketing is an essential aspect of any business, whether small or large and whether it sells products or services. Unless, you inform people about your products and services, they will remain unknown in the market. Thus, we have Marketing!The first step towards marketing your business is to do ...
Views: 741(2 votes) - Sales & Marketing – Two Sides Of The Business Coin! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Sabra EasterdaySales and Marketing. Even though they are mentioned in the same breath, they are often in conflict with one another in terms of the results they render. While ‘sales’ people often argue the leads are not enough to produce sales, ‘marketing’ people often accuse sales ...
Views: 748(2 votes) - ***Activating Diamond Consciousness and Promoting World Peace through Sacred Business - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jacqueline JoySpirit-based Business through Diamond Energy Activation Sacred Business, a new paradigm being introduced into the business world, by Diamond Alignment founder, Jacqueline Joy, is business that is consciously fueled, both creatively and functionally, by Divine Energy, Diamond Energy. Diamond ...
Views: 1665(4 votes) - Use Project Management Tools to Stay Ahead of Marketing Project Scope Creep - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Jim CochranWhen marketing consultants are hired for a project, it’s common for both the consultant and client to come up with new ideas along the way. But beware of “scope creep”: those little changes to the scope of a project that ultimately add up to a big change of direction – and a big impact on the ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Online MLM Marketing Millionaire Secrets - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Patrick MitsuingI never been more excited about doing network marketing than right now. The last time I felt this way about MLM is when I first saw the circles being drawn on the board, and how I can make a million dollars in just a few years. I remember I couldn't sleep for days thinking about my new ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Why Dr Jekyll would not be a good business buyer - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Andrew RogersonWe’re all familiar with the story about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; the person with two completely different personalities. Just as there are different types of buyers with different motivations, there are also buyers with different types of personalities. If you’re planning on buying a business ...
Views: 1290(4 votes) - The Benefits of Using Marketing Recruiters - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from David HonigAs a result of the economic crisis and corporate downsizing, employers have become more particular than ever in the hiring process. To ensure that your resume and cover letter accurately represent you in order to land a fitting executive marketing position, you may want to consider using the ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Preparing Your Business for Your Absence - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsLike many of you, I am the solo provider in my office. So when I am away, there are several things I need to take care of. Here are some things for you to think about when you are away for vacation, illness, continuing education or what-have you. 1. Let your patients know of your plans ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - Business Tip: 7 Steps to Getting It Done - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsMost entrepreneurs, if they are honest, will admit they have too much to do and things sometimes get lost in the shuffle. You are wearing at least half-a-dozen hats at any given moment. There are many systems out there to help you get it done, but let's look at just 7 steps you can take without ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Clear Documentation Equals Better Results from Your IT Project Subcontractors - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Jim CochranMany IT project managers find that using subcontractors is an excellent alternative to hiring full-time staffers. IT project managers may choose to hire independent contractors to assist with one project, or bring them on-board on a long-term basis. Either way, using subcontractors gives clients ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Two Key Words When Providing Ongoing Software Support: Be Specific - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Jim CochranOnce you've developed and installed software for a client, your work may not be done. In many cases, software developers provide ongoing software maintenance and support for their clients. Offering this service is an excellent way to build a longstanding relationship with your client while ...
Views: 834(4 votes) - Employment Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI) - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from James CochranCompanies of all types and sizes face employment-related liabilities. In increasing numbers, current former and potential employees are filing claims against employers alleging sexual harassment, age and gender discrimination and wrongful termination. Indeed, more than 30% of civil litigation ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - Product Launching - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from kelvin wilsonOne of the best features of their product is that it is the cheapest mode of advertising and gaining publicity. A company can get the target traffic with only a small amount of investment. Assume you have made a new product launch. Then you could possibly envisage a greater sales growth in ...
Views: 571(1 vote) - Small Business Owners - Discover Why Publishing Your Own Newsletter - Ezine is Important? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Lalitha BrahmaI personally subscribe to ezines and newsletters relating to business and personal development. After reading the ezines and listening to David Riklan's (founder of self growth) teleseminar I understand that there are following five ways an Entrepreneur/Small business owner can benefit by ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - The Meeting Behind the Meeting - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Ruth HaagThe Meeting Behind the Meeting By Ruth Haag When we were having our buildings restored, we had four separate contractors on the site. One day I arrived, and the carpenters told me why they were working on a different room from their plan for the day; it was because they were making room ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Is Mediocrity Contagious? Is it spreading faster than the flu? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from John GrubbsWhat is happening to our next generation of leaders? Have we become a nation that inspires mediocrity? Are we going through a metamorphosis and don't realize it? Do we really believe excellence comes without effort? Are we all getting infected with the mediocrity disease? The tired ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Leadership: Thirteen Essential Qualities of Successful Leadership & Becoming Enlightened Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERLEADERSHIP Qualities or Traits: There are Thirteen Essential Qualities of Successful Leadership and that show how to become an Enlightened Leader. These 13 qualities or skills of Successful Leadership come from 30 years of "real world - street smarts" as a senior corporate leader and the ...
Views: 5469(119 votes) - Regular Fleet Maintenance Means Substantial Cost Savings - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Larry TurleyRegular fleet maintenance means having to spend less money on unforeseen problems in your vehicles. Let’s look at the figures for proof. If you have a fleet of 100 vehicles with one out for repairs each week because its problems went unnoticed (since it wasn’t part of a regular fleet ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Leadership : The Impact of Leadership Attributes or Traits and Leadership Literature Review - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLEROvercoming Adversity: The Impact of Leadership Attributes or Traits My 30 years of experience in leadership and senior leadership positions, my personal background, combined with my academic background uniquely prepared me to do the research into the possible relationship or impact that ...
Views: 9002(121 votes) - Ethical Bribes: 10 Most Effective Client Attraction Device Giveaways - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Donna GunterOne of the quickest ways to build your email marketing list is by creating an ethical bribe, or what I refer to as a client attraction device. This free giveaway serves to entice visitors to your site to sign up for your email list because they want to access your solution to their problem ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - The Difference between Salad and Garbage (and How it Affects Your Number of Clients) - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Fabienne Fredrickson“The only difference between salad and garbage is timing!” At least that’s what I’ve been focusing on recently, especially for businesses that are time sensitive. Some chiropractors have this problem, so do lawyers, but my thought is when you’re in a service business, timing is EVERYTHING. If ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Why DO Idiots Eat Their Young? And, Is it a Bad thing? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from John GrubbsWhy DO Idiots Eat Their Young? And, Is it a Bad thing? If we compare the typical "idiot" in business to the starving family patriarch in the cruelest of winters, interesting parallels start to surface. Consider the challenge of feeding a family to the typical business leader that must ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Proposal managers are the best people to deal with proposals - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Rebecca AndersonProposal Manager holds one of the key positions in a proposal management team. He controls the proposal plan, an operative control, i.e. every step of a proposal making. He implements proposal processes and planning and manages proposal schedules, plans, deadlines, and progress monitoring and ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - Seven Secrets to Forecasting a Rock Solid Cash Flow - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Laura MonzoCashflow is the oxygen that brings your business to life. As surely as you cannot live without air, a business will grind to a halt if starved for cash. A cashflow forecast will include estimates of sales and expenses, and enable you to clarify how much money you need to operate your ...
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