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- Separate Suspects From Prospects and Watch Your Sales Revenues Skyrocket - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeff CallahanHow Efficiently Do You Qualify Your Sales Prospects? Before you spend hours preparing, presenting and then jumping through hoops for any prospect, take a little time to figure out if it’s worth your effort. "In the world of sales, there are prospects, and there are suspects," says Jeff ...
Views: 1839(3 votes) - Still Touting Your Product’s Features and Benefits? No Wonder Sales Are Tough to Come By - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeff CallahanSales techniques, like fashions, go in and out of style quickly. Once upon a time, salespeople found some measure of success simply by plugging their product or service and telling sales prospects about all the special features that made it (or them) different than the competition. That ...
Views: 2069(6 votes) - Why It's Extremely Important to Get the Proper Training to Succeed in Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Virginia WildWell, you’ve decided to make Internet Marketing your future. Good for you! There are over 3 billion people on the internet today from all over the globe. Your market is huge. This is a very wise and courageous choice. Wise, because you will now be able to control your destiny. Courageous, ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Making a Difference with Corporate Social Responsibility Report - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Kevin LongCSR reporting also referred to as sustainability reporting is an essential part of the business industry. Initially, CSR reports either focused exclusively on philanthropy or environmental issues. These reports were mainly driven by the objective of reducing potential risks and building strong ...
Views: 715(2 votes) - Can Corporate Social Responsibility Survive the Recession Brunt? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Kevin LongCorporate social responsibility may have become a popular concept in the business world but will it survive the present economic turmoil? Until a year ago, no one would have questioned the possibilities of CSR. But things changed once the financial crisis hit the global economy. Experts are of ...
Views: 993(2 votes) - How These 5 Mindset Shifts Can Help You Start and Stay As an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Lalitha BrahmaStop blaming economy and take complete responsibility for every thought you think and action you take. However much we may try, it is impossible for us to change any one or the, circumstances. Make a commitment to stop blaming economy, people and environment. The only thing that you have ...
Views: 1600(3 votes) - Why Most Article Marketers Fail to Increase Their Sales Conversions - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Eric GruberThe whole point to article marketing is to put your business on autopilot. You want to get your articles published on top websites, ezines and article directories that direct traffic to your website. You want to be able to capture prospect's names and email addresses so you can promote to them ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Twitter Marketing VS. List Building - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Dave SherwinTwitter Marketing is cool, it's hot, but is it effective? For example, list building has been a primary activity for online marketers for years, but now newbies are getting confused. How does Twitter marketing help in list building? Can your followers be considered a list? If so, how effective ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - How Can A Social Utility Bring Social Change? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Kevin LongThanks to the unprecedented rise in the usage of social media tools and networks, the chasm between the real world and the online social media bubble seems to be fading. The fact that individuals across the world are using social media for social change, the concept is being regarded an ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Is it Possible to balance Money with Ethics - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Kevin LongIf you thought ethics and money can never go hand in hand, think again. With terms like sustainable food and ethical consumption gaining worldwide attention, millions of investors across the world are making investment decisions that will reflect their values. They are supporting business ...
Views: 782(2 votes) - Survival of Social Enterprises in the Current Economic Scenario - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Kevin LongThe current economic scenario when everyone is anxious about their business, jobs and future, encouraging social enterprises may not seem to be the right thing to do. But industry experts are of view that the present condition is best suited for social enterprises to take hold of the prevalent ...
Views: 836(2 votes) - The 3 Rs - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerMost of us might remember the three Rs as reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic—in business, I like to say it’s, relationships, relationships, relationships… I have spent the last few days writing a grant proposal involving a large request for funds. As I wrote the request for my client, I became ...
Views: 2006(2 votes) - Fishin’ For Others - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Frank AginIt is almost a universal axiom of life: The best way to get opportunities from your network – such as, new clients or additional business – is to provide opportunities to it. Once we have resolved ourselves to this truism, we quietly wonder to ourselves: How do we find the opportunity to ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - The Golden Opportunity - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Frank AginWhat is a Golden Opportunity? It is an opportunity given to us by someone in our network that has a positive impact on our business, career or personal life. Sometimes a Golden Opportunity only has a small, but meaningful impact on our lives. Perhaps the opportunity – seemingly simple and ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Dare To Ask - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Frank AginIt’s a common daydream. You, alone, against incredible odds, land a key client. Or perhaps your idea helps your employer become substantially more profitable. Or perhaps you and your business are profiled in Inc., Fortune or The Wall Street Journal. But it is not wishful thinking that these ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Understanding the Dynamic Concept of Social Enterprise - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kevin LongSocial enterprise can be considered the result of non-profit organizations’ mission to attain sustainability in the current economic scenario. In a time of cut throat competition for available funds and a steady decline of support from government and traditional sources, the growing practice of ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - Influencing Positive Changes with Sustainable Finance - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kevin LongSustainable finance has emerged as one of the most promising and optimistic trends in the finance sector. It is said to be playing a key role in shaping our society’s future by combining financial goals with socially responsible behavior. Where some investors are showing concern for the ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - Being Profitable and Socially Responsible - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Kevin LongSustainability is an extremely powerful idea for business organizations. Even though it is a well known concept, not many companies are effectively working towards being a profitable yet responsible business. There are several organizations that still believe in following the “end of pipe” ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - I'm a Mompreneur and Proud of it! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Jody MaleyBeing a "mompreneur" is the new logo for moms all around of one key essential, Balance. Having balance today means that a mom can have the option to choose a different path! We wear many different hats today by being a mom. Mom, taxi driver, cook, psychologist and oh yeah, major six figure ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - Is It Really Possible To Quit Your Job And Work Online From Home..? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from derrick jacobsonBy Tom Dark Imagine if the only traffic jam you saw on your commute to work was having to walk round the dog on the way to you home office? It used to be an impossible dream for most people but the reality is that AT LAST the technology has fallen into place and it's now possible for ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - The Role Of User Rated News Sites In Web Promotion - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Steven KennethWebsite promotion is very critical now. With countless numbers of websites launched each day, website promotion becomes harder each day. Though there lots of options available out there to promote the websites most of them have become useless because of the fierce competition. When it comes to ...
Views: 680(2 votes) - Lessons from a Professional Organizer - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Echo AdminThis week I had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Randy Wickstrom, founder of Purple Durple Organizers speak to a large group of entrepreneurs. Randy is a professional organizer. He helps businesses and homeowners organize their homes and offices. Randy also volunteers at local schools to help ...
Views: 573(2 votes) - Twitter Tips and Tools Part 4 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Virginia WildIn my last article, Twitter Tips and Tools Part 3, I wrote about the tool Tweetlater. This is where you are able to set up automatic messages to be sent out to your new followers on Twitter. Now I will I teach you how to set up tweets to go out now or minutes from now or even hours and days ...
Views: 735(3 votes) - Tips on Home Based Earning - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Richie JaynesDo you want to earn money from home? What about MLM business or network marketing business? It is a great home base business opportunity. Are you thinking network marketing to be a bad option? If you think so, you are wrong! Many people out of failure, misconception and bad experience in ...
Views: 520(1 vote) - 7 Principles To Apply In Your Business Pages - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joanna RiveraIt is quite easy to make web pages that are pleasing, clear and which we expect all the promises of the world. But the only promise that you really expect is to close the sale. Let's review all 7 principles that allow you to maximize your sales and profits. These are the essential elements that ...
Views: 673(2 votes) - Building Effective Business Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Doris KovicResearch shows that even with the best products and business practices, you still need strong relationships to succeed in this marketplace. The following is a roadmap to turn personality differences into positive business results. Respect is at the heart of building business relationships. It ...
Views: 2413(2 votes) - How To Build Yourself Up To Success - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Herb HunterLife is a journey - a process that we all go through with the intent of getting better with each new day. As we progress through this journey, our goals change and so does our lifestyle, but the overall process remains the same. We live everyday with the purpose of development, of self ...
Views: 1360(3 votes) - The Art of Estimating - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Rick HobbsOne of the hardest parts about being a business owner, contractor, or self employed, is estimating the costs associated with producing goods or services. If you’re dealing with an item that has a set cost, and you know all your overhead costs associated with manufacturing your product, ...
Views: 736(2 votes) - Rejuvenate yourself with the thrilling experience of Skydiving - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Joe SteinSkydiving is also famous as Parachuting; the sport makes you feel excited and competitive. The history of this thrilling activity dates back to the year 1797 when Andre-Jacques Garnerin made spectacular jumps from a hot-aired balloon. Sport Parachuting is considered as a recreational activity ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - Strategic Business Alliances - Are you ready to Partner? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Kenneth BonniciPartnering with other businesses can be a great way to grow and develop your business. Reaching new markets, reaping economies of scale, developing new skills, and sharing risks are just a few examples of how businesses can benefit from alliances. Of course, alliances are only worth pursuing ...
Views: 1917(4 votes) - Looking Young With Far-Infrared - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Alabaster MooreAmerican RENA’s new Anti Aging Wrinkle Breakthrough treatment has revolutionized the skin and beauty industry. This product is colorless and tasteless. The product’s negative ion activation energy can penetrate the skin up to 30 to 50 millimeters. Advantages over Competing Products American ...
Views: 643(2 votes) - Tips on Buying Real Estate - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from mahi veeruBuying real estate has long been regarded as one of the dreams of Americans. However, acquiring real estate is a biggest task with many important, physical, financial, and legal details that required close analysis and understanding in order to achieve the greatest value for your investment. It ...
Views: 615(2 votes) - Animate your advertisements with great Web banners - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Daniel HopperWeb Banner advertisements are the promotion of products and services of an organization over the Internet. This form of promotion offers an advertiser opportunity to create the promotional or commercial message in an innovative and creative manner. A web banner is a link displayed as a box ...
Views: 917(2 votes) - Online Network Marketing - Lets You Achieve Your Dreams And Goals - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Herb HunterWorking online is undoubtedly the business plan for the future. Online Network Marketing - Lets You Achieve Your Dreams And Goals. The internet is used by so many people for so many different things nowadays that there’s really nothing but profit out there to be made. One of the emerging ways ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - How to Get Over Shyness in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Mark ShepardHave you ever: * Been tongue tied at the thought of approaching an attractive person and introducing yourself? * Felt awkward and out of place at business or social gatherings? * Hesitated to raise your hand in class or pick up the phone to make a sales call? * Had an idea ...
Views: 12071(5 votes) - Essential Elements of a Business Card - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Edgar PaulTo promote business growth many organizations enter into alliances, joint ventures or contracts. For this purpose, entrepreneurs build contacts with all those vital to promote his business. A businessperson undergoes a frenzied schedule to attend several meetings, press conferences, ...
Views: 817(2 votes) - How to Get a Job: Be a Black Belt at Networking - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are looking for a job right now, expect that there will be 400 or more other applicants. A coaching client in Santa Monica, Ca reported that she is competing with 500 other applicants for a two week TV production job. When the competition is that stiff even for temporary work, you need to ...
Views: 612(2 votes) - Networking for the Shy - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from George TorokJust answer this simple question: “How can I help you?” Networking is the science of connecting with other people to advance your agenda. What do you want more of? Sales leads, resource contacts, job offers? You can get those results from networking - if you do it wisely. Be honest with ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Graduate to a New Degree of Success - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Jacki OpfermanGraduation season is here and we all know what that means: transitions, growth and new opportunities. Developing a successful business also often involves the same stages, and running a business means we graduate from one stage to another. Adolescence and middle school are the years when ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - Take Your Business Back To School - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Jacki OpfermanIt’s August and that means parents everywhere are beginning the annual back-to-school rituals. Every parent knows (and sometimes dreads) the process. If you have school or college aged children, you’re probably dealing with it right now. Or maybe, yours are “grown and gone”, but you still ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Automating the Process of Announcing Your Blog or Website Updates - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steven KennethWhen it comes to notifying the updates in the blogs and websites to the online world, there are countless numbers of options. Among all the options available out there, social bookmarking is an excellent one. Social bookmarking has been used as a great tool for search engine optimization because ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - What Everybody Ought to Know About Fundraising Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Joseph RaatsThe world of fundraising ideas can be confusing. We want to help you to prefer the best possible fundraising idea. For that reason we offer fundraising ideas divided both by type of group and product type Offering fundraising ideas for the group or the product we hope that you will find it ...
Views: 506(2 votes) - Business 101: Should I Blog as a Business Owner? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Robin HardyThe word blog is a conflation of two words: Web and log. It contains in its four letters a concise and accurate self-description: it is a log of thoughts and writing posted publicly on the World Wide Web. Often times we are hearing the question of, Should I be blogging as a business owner? Why ...
Views: 1449(3 votes) - Marketing For Coaches: 46 Ways to Get Clients - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Mackenzie PearceThe following are ideas designed to assist you in creating a brilliantly successful marketing plan. These ideas are just some of the options you have when it comes to marketing yourself, but keep in mind the three most important steps to gaining new clients: 1. Believe you can do ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - Creating a Good Business Card Design - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Edgar PaulBusinesspersons require business cards on several occasions. They need to give their cards to stakeholders, government officials, media persons and potential customers. These cards do not simply carry the whereabouts of the organization but also carry an image of a company. The cards used for ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - If it Doesn’t Hurt, I Must Be Doing it Wrong - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Wendy WeissThis morning I was interviewed by Umar Hameed of No Limits Selling, www.NoLimitsSelling.com. We were talking about prospecting, sales, life and overcomplicating things that are basically very simple. That conversation prompted this article. To my mind, prospecting is very simple. It’s a ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Beliefs, Actions, Results - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Wendy WeissWhat separates the people who are amazingly successful from those who struggle? Why is one person able to start a business or begin a new job in sales and succeed, while others with similar qualifications and abilities fail? More and more I’ve come to realize that what makes the difference ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - What Not to Do on a Cold Call Email - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Wendy WeissSometimes it is truly impossible to reach a prospect by telephone - and for some prospects email is their preferred form of communication. While nothing beats the direct interaction of a live phone call, sometimes instead of a cold call you simply have to send a cold prospecting email. If you do ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Starting An Internet Business When You're a Newbie - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaStarting an Internet business presents a great opportunity to have the freedom to work when and where you want. You can typically make a lot more money than you would with a normal day job, particularly if you are only restricted to unskilled jobs. What's more, the other advantages associated ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - Five Easy Low-Cost - No-Cost Ways to Market Online - In Spite of a Recession - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Angeline PlesekRecession or no recession, it is possible to start marketing online and get a real return on your investment, especially if you can start off with little or no costs. This doesn't mean you'll make a profit overnight. It doesn't cost much money...but it does cost time, consistency and ...
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