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- What To Do When The Funding Gatekeeper Says No - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Laura MonzoWhat do you do when a loan or grant fund gatekeeper doesn't share your enthusiasm for your business idea? After agonizing your way through an application process, it never feels good to be turned down. Applicants hate to hear that dreaded "no" and the feeling of rejection that follows can be ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - Intrapreneurship Success (Corporate Entrepreneurship) in a rapidily growing Public Company - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Dr. Howard HallerIntroduction of the Intrapreneurial creation and marketing impact of the PR1ME Leasing Division from the inside by a Co-Founder and serial intrapreneur! The underlying concept and idea of intrapreneurship, or corporate entrepreneurship, had been present in corporations in the United States, ...
Views: 5414(149 votes) - Corporate Entrepreneurship or INTRAPRENEURSHIP Success: The 3M Post-it Notes story overview - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerCorporate Entrepreneurship or INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS: The 3M Post-it Notes story overview The Intrapreneur must learn to get around the roadblocks of corporate structure and a stodgy manager, or the traditional corporate bureaucracy. A successful corporate entrepreneur or Intrapreneur must ...
Views: 10612(165 votes) - Survive & Thrive This Holiday Season With These Proven Tips for More Success - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Patricia GoodwynAre you worried about the success of your small businesses this holiday season? With the economy still in the dumps and many consumers not spending money like they have in year’s past, many small businesses are concerned about whether they can weather another holiday season. The truth of the ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - The Financial Journey less traveled............ - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERToday’s financial economy is such a mystical, un-tangible atmosphere of banking, mutual funds, stocks and bonds and the mainstream 401k that no one seems to know where to turn for answers and solutions that will allow them any sort of stability with respect to their financial picture. We have ...
Views: 1383(4 votes) - Quality Factors For Effective Web Research - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Aaron PeterWeb research refers to identification, compilation and analysis of information that is already available on the web. It helps in preliminary research as well as, continuous monitoring of the market providing inputs to strategic decision-making. The correctness of any decisions taken depends upon ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein PART II - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Dr. Howard Haller“Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein PART II” Chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company, Chairman of Business Life, Inc., Chairman of the Miss North Carolina USA program, and President of High Point University, By Dr. Howard E. Haller Dr. ...
Views: 3559(98 votes) - ***Peer Pressure - The Real Cause for Behavior on the Job - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from John GrubbsWhat really causes unwanted behavior on the job? For many years companies have been searching for the answer to this question. Why do employees put themselves in harm's way, create a defective product or treat that customer in a terrible manner? What happened to common sense? Does it ...
Views: 2017 - Confidence is Your Birthright - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Margaret PrusanRemember when you were a kid and thought you could do anything? You knew no boundaries, had no fears and felt you could conquer the world? Self confidence was your birthright and you knew how to use it to get what you wanted. Then you grew up and that self confidence was eroded by life ...
Views: 958(4 votes) - Printers, papers, and trashcans - Making your office more sustainable - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from George PettitIt's the vogue phrase of this year. Families, corporations, and now even your local grocery store are all "going green." Being green is another way of saying you want to improve your sustainability. Put more simply, it's the process of allowing less waste, and encouraging more re-use. Here ...
Views: 1003(2 votes) - INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS: The WL Gore success story overview - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerINTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS: The WL Gore success story overview The Intrapreneur must learn to get around the roadblocks of corporate structure and a stodgy manager, or the traditional corporate bureaucracy. A successful corporate entrepreneur or Intrapreneur must first convince middle ...
Views: 7112(136 votes) - INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS-Overview from a Successful Serial Intrapreneur (Corporate Entrepreneur) - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerIntrapreneurship is based on the idea of using entrepreneurial techniques within a corporation or organization to create a new product(s), service(s), or division to help a corporation grow, become more profitable, and in some cases, survive. The word, in-tra-pre-neur (In¹tre-pre-nur) did ...
Views: 5743(134 votes) - How To Choose A Niche - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Calvin McCarthyFirst of all we need to explain exactly what a niche is. My dictionary puts it quite elegantly as; a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world - a distinct segment of a market. Having said that, how to choose a niche can be rather ...
Views: 624(2 votes) - The Lesson of “I, Pencil” An Essay on Economic Freedom for the Ages - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe Lesson of “I, Pencil” An Essay on Economic Freedom for the Ages As a young college student studying economics in the 1960’s I was exposed to the writings and philosophy of Leonard Read while researching a paper on Adam Smith’s enlightened principle of the “Invisible Hand”. Mr. Read had ...
Views: 9364(3 votes) - Importance of Environmental sustainability - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Kevin LongBusiness organizations have a very important role to play towards ensuring environmental sustainability. They need to come up with a business model that will not only be beneficial for the business but also contribute to safety of the environment. According to experts, environmental ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Targeting Your Prospects – The Benefits Of Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Jason BrettMany businesses make the mistake of trying to be "all things to all people". And the Truth is that unless your a fortune 100 company with multiple divisions... you can't! You're better off choosing the markets you want to target and then focus exclusively on serving these segments better than ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - The Importance of Business Plan Development for a Fitness Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Darrell MorrisBusiness plan development is important when starting a new business and this holds true in the case of a fitness business start up, too. Every business must have some visions and goals for itself. Without a mission and future goals to guide a business, no business venture can ...
Views: 1805 - Indecision 101 - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Karen KanakanuiI ran a survey last month on what were the three most significant issues that hold back business people from making the right decisions, at the right time. The answers were illuminating to say the least. Most of them were about inability of making decisions at all. Although most of the ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - The Uprising Of High-Tech Recording Business. - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from John OntonToday, music is one of the biggest entertainment businesses in the world. This market is hotter for many reasons. First of all, customers’ demands and tastes are higher and more diversified than ever. Second, the number of people and companies working in this field are increasing at such a dizzy ...
Views: 791 - 10 Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from matt arneyHere are 10 steps that will assure your success in an MLM business: 1. BE A GOAL SETTER. What do you want to accomplish? Do you want to save for college education for your children? Do you want to buy a new car or a new home? You can have whatever you want, but you must want it enough to do ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Cooperation vs. Competition in Today's Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Lynn DormanIf you are in business today – do you still feel the need to compete? Or are you thinking cooperation? These are two very different business models, which lead to different marketing strategies and outcomes. Competition When you think competition; there is or can be only one winner – all ...
Views: 2382 - Entrepreneurs... Remember to Breathe! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise GriffittsTake a deep breath... Being an entrepreneur is not easy. It is rewarding, it is exciting, it is occasionally exhausting and tears inducing, but what it is not, is easy. Today, many people live in stress mode all the time and entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs, tend to top that ...
Views: 1765 - Common Misconceptions about Translation - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Aaron PeterThe most commonly held misconception about translation is that there exists a simple one-to-one correlation in meaning between words in any two languages, and therefore translation is a straightforward process. This, however, is far from the truth. Translation is about understanding meaning and ...
Views: 988(3 votes) - What Makes A Creative Logo Design - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from guia almonteLogo design requires the most amount of inspiration, designs that will hopefully inspire you. Why are these logos so excellent because it is professionally made by creative logo designer in the industry? Magnificent creative logo designs would leave an unforgettable impression on your ...
Views: 636 - Why is a Business Plan Important? 3 Top Reasons - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan is an important document for any type of business, at any stage. Not only is it necessary to raise funds for the company, but it is used to craft a better company strategy through reflection on the past and projection into the future and to bring all employees together under that ...
Views: 729 - How to Draw Up a Business Plan: Using Graphics - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan does not have to be a monotonous, text-only document. In fact, your plan may be more successful if it is not. After reading many plans of this type, investors and lenders are always ready to see a plan which uses images, charts, and graphs to better tell its story, as long as ...
Views: 1001 - Why Does My Company Need a Business Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan is an essential tool for an entrepreneur for a number of reasons. The plan, often developed with the help of a business plan writer or consultant, serves to examine the feasibility of the company before you sink a great deal of time and money into the idea, to organize a plan of ...
Views: 959 - 5 tips to use when selling your business - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Andrew RogersonTo successfully sell a business requires a lot of preparation, attention to detail and organization. Most sellers badly underestimate both what needs to be done and what to do if a buyer comes along. A good rule of thumb is that it takes 10 buyer inquiries to reach a potential and qualified ...
Views: 1279 - Advice on how to grow an HR Software, HRIS or HRMS Business Partner Channel - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Clay ScrogginIn the past, I worked directly for a large HR and Payroll Software provider for five years, while they built one of the largest channels in the HR software industry. And for the past ten years, I have owned an HR software value added business partnership performing work for a number of HRIS ...
Views: 2401 - IT Support and Consultancy - Know How to Select the Consultant for Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Daryl HuntThe ability to rise above sales objections is useful when you are trying to sell an IT audit, also sometimes called a technology assessment. There aren't really hard and fast rules when it comes to rise above objections, but there are definitely some common objections you will hear. IT ...
Views: 810 - How to Market Your Consulting Business For Free - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Robert ArmbristerLet's face it, if you're like most consultants you are a one-man-band operating on a shoe string budget. You don't have thousands of dollars to spend on marketing and advertisements. At the same time, the market looks a bit gloomy and you need to keep finding new clients. This article will show ...
Views: 2236(3 votes) - Accounts Receivable Factoring - It's More Than Just the Money - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Tracy EdenThe concept of "core competency" refers to the things done by a business that lie at the heart of its ability to manufacture a product or deliver a service. They are strengths relative to other organizations that are not easily imitated and that can be leveraged across different products and ...
Views: 698(2 votes) - Business Plan Formatting: When to Put Your Plan in Order - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan has a pre-defined format determined by years and years of standard practice. Before putting the content of your plan into this format there is a great deal of research and preparation to be done. However, using this format at the right time will put you on the right track by ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - What's the Purpose of a Business Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan for a startup venture is most successful if it serves three purposes: attracting outside funding, helping the managers think through strategy, and providing a road map for future action and evaluation. Many business plans end up serving only one or two of these purposes, leading ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - Uncovering Your Unique Selling Proposition - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Jason BrettWhy is a USP important? USP of your company is the most fundamental marketing project that must be completed in order to grow the business, and is the key to implementing an effective marketing plan. Before you can complete it, it is important for you to understand the importance of this ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - Recession Leadership: Three Strategies for the Boss - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from lisa mcleodI don't know which is worse - losing your job or being the one who has to make the cuts. Yes, I know there are still some heartless execs out there slashing jobs while taking huge bonuses and sleeping soundly in custom sheets. But there are also millions of business owners lying awake at ...
Views: 1107(3 votes) - Office on the Go - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Athenee MastrangeloOffice on the Go Do you spend a lot of time in your car? Nothing is more frustrating than being on the road and not having what you need when you need it. Create a system for organizing your paper and supplies while on the road, this will save you a lot of time and aggravation. Create a ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Financial Statements for Your Business Plan - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan contains a great deal of prose, but funders know that the numbers in the plan can make it or break it. These numbers are presented in three basic financial statements. For a startup business these documents are all “pro forma” meaning that they are projections of the future since ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - The Most Critical Section of Your Business Plan - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Eric PowersA business is a for-profit enterprise which seeks to maximize the return for the owners of the business. It stands to reason that the financial section of a business plan is the most critical section to illustrate the story of how your business will create profit. The three key financial ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Talking the Language of Exits - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from John LeonettiToday's business owner is largely without a solid plan for the exit from their business, despite the fact that it is the most important financial (and lifestyle) transaction of their lives. As advisors, the delivery of this message begins with an 'exit conversation' with your business owner ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Business Plan Writer Advice: Should You Hire One? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Eric PowersThe choice of hiring a business plan writer who focuses on the writing of the plan and preparation of the final documents only, versus a business plan consulting firm which can take you through the entire business plan development process, depends on where you are with your understanding of what ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - How to Hire a Business Plan Consultant - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Eric PowersYou may need to interview a number of different business plan consultants or consulting firms before making a choice of who to work with. It is more important at this stage to make sure you have positive answers to the following three questions below than to simply find the lowest price ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - The Invention of Interchangeable Parts Terrified Government 200 Years Ago-and Today - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Since the beginning of time, until the middle of the 19th century the production of goods was conducted on an artisan, piece by piece basis. Over these many centuries the center of the individual’s universe was the local environ where commerce and enterprise were conducted on ...
Views: 2204(2 votes) - There Is Always Money to Fund Start-ups - Just Be Focused and Creative-It’s Never Easy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke We live in perilous financial times. As the markets have imploded, home prices cratered, jobs lost and incomes uncertain many people have become very risk averse. Very understandable! Many of us are more focused on maintaining our resources than expanding them in the face of ...
Views: 1044 - Freelancing Career- New Ray of Hope - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Alina jamesIn prevailing financial crisis millions of professionals across the world are heading towards freelancing. It is an exciting career for many as it offers multiple benefits. Now any professional can render his specialized services to a freelance project from anywhere and anytime. Here are ...
Views: 706(3 votes) - Business Plan 101: Financial Analysis - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Eric PowersNo part of the business plan is more important than the financial section. It is here that the plan can fail if the needs of funders are not taken into account. The financials should include the following key information: Financial Summary A simple, five year financial summary should show ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Southern California Air Conditioning Sales Slow, Bright Future Expected - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Will HauseDespite Slowing Sales, Air Conditioning Industry Looking Forward to a Bright Future According to a report by the Heating, Air conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) summer 2009's air conditioning sales were like the weather, not so hot. Summer weather and air ...
Views: 988 - Giving Up the Good to Get the Great - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Pamela BrunerHave you ever been working on something, going down a path in your business or life, and it just doesn’t feel as good as you want it to? You can reason it out – doing this makes sense, this is something that’s good for me or my business, I need to do this, I’ve got it pretty good here, ...
Views: 981(4 votes) - Mastering the Management Consulting Project Timeline - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jim CochranA project timeline is a central component in any good project management strategy. But as many management consultants have learned the hard way, creating and sticking to a timeline is not as easy as it sounds. Depending on the type of consulting engagement, many project elements – from people to ...
Views: 1032 - Interviewing During the Economic Downturn - How to Look Confident in a Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoWhen you feel good about yourself, you radiate confidence. The same is unfortunately true when you're feeling desperate or negative, you then radiate discomfort and nervousness. The latter is not the nonverbal message you want to convey to potential employers today, or ever. Instead, the ...
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