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- Cold Calling Really Sucks - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from navneet kaurThere are many oh so many different ways to market a product or a service. Among these varied techniques, there are many good ways to generate sales and customers. But as many are the good methods, marketing also has its fair share of turkeys. Cold calling is one of the techniques in marketing ...
Views: 590 - Connecting With Customers - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Jagdeep singhI just got off the phone with a friend of mine. Business is up he said, but he didn't know why. I asked him a few questions, but the more we spoke about it the more concerned I became. "What do you mean, you don't know why they're buying?" "We never know why they buy," he told me. "Never?" ...
Views: 607 - The Great Networking Debate - Quantity Or Quality - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Liz LynchA question that comes up often in my networking seminars is "What's more important: quantity or quality?" You'll always need a certain critical mass to make networking work. With just one person in your network, you'll quickly run out of ways to help each other, defeating the primary objective ...
Views: 1237 - Fundamentals Of MLM Business - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from manoj saxenaMLM or Multi-Level Marketing is a home-based business. It involves the sale of a consumer product or service, person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location. As the term 'multi-level' suggests each salesperson is a part of the chain, called a distributor, a representative or a consultant ...
Views: 705 - Get To Know The Overview Of Paramount Pictures - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Mark TakenakaOwned by Conglomerate Viacom, Paramount Pictures Corporation was founded in the year 1912. The founder Adolph Zukor of Famous Players Film Company decided to make feature films that would fulfill the demands of immigrants. By the mid of next year he made five successful films. In the same year ...
Views: 722 - Achieve Your Business Goals Today With China Suppliers - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Wu DanBusinesses around the world are taking note; in order for many businesses to continue to be competitive in their market it is important to find suppliers that can offer substantial savings with enhanced efficiency. For those businesses that require products or services to stay competitive in ...
Views: 599 - Wind Chimes Of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Wind ChimesFeng Shui is a Chinese variation of the disastrously in Indian. It is a placement start wherein using different placement techniques the vibrations in the room and in the minds of the people can be changed or enhanced. The room location according to the direction the door opens and the various ...
Views: 3264 - How To Set And Achieve Your Goals In Real Estate By Larry Goins - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from larry goinsI want to ask you two questions. One, do you have a Will? And two, do you have written goals for the next one, three, five and ten years? If you answered yes to the first question but no to the second, you are planning more for your death than you are while you are here. Think about it. I want ...
Views: 823 - The Importance Of Charity - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Robert SheminFor those in the United States and around the world who think of Americans are selfish and stingy, the latest donation statistics prove otherwise. Americans donated nearly $300 billion last year to charity, setting a record that was inspired by aid to victims of the Asian tsunami and three ...
Views: 965 - The 5 Most Useful Factors To Consider In Choosing Your Conference Calling Company - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Bob LettermanChoosing a conference call service is not easy. Just type the phrase "conference call" into Google and you'll see dozens of providers. Fortunately, most of them differentiate themselves on a handful of factors. Understanding these elements, and thinking through their relative significance to the ...
Views: 859 - Networking For Wallflowers - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Dolores ArsteIt is no secret that who you know is just as important as what you know. In fact who you know may be more important than what you know because if you know someone who knows it you don't have to know it. Now there's a mouthful. Knowing them is not enough. You've got to know them well enough ...
Views: 2002 - How To Build A successful MLM Team. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Lisa WillardAll it takes is three, five or seven people or whatever the magical number is. What magical number did your upline tell you? All you need is five good people and your business will explode and will take on a life of its own. Is this really true? Of course it isn’t. It doesn’t take five, ...
Views: 1474 - Network Monitoring For Serious eCommerce - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from anjali ranaIn the real world, businesses come in every size, from self-employed entrepreneurs like me to mega malls like Wal-Mart. On the Internet, companies come in every size, too, from a stand-alone eBook sales page with webmaster and owner all in one, to 300 pound gorilla like Amazon, with over a ...
Views: 734 - Blogs Comments Equal Blog Traffic - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from craig andrewsHow valuable are links in blog comments? Let it be known that all links have value and one should never underestimate what a strategically placed link can offer. Yet, many people seem invest significant money in search engine optimization techniques but ignore some very simple techniques and ...
Views: 684 - Forum Posting For Link Building - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from craig andrewsIs forum posting really a trite time expenditure for bored people? Oh, come on…surely you can see the potential value in forum posting. While there are a number of facets that go into increasing traffic to a blog, links remain one of the most important aspects. This is because every link ...
Views: 1019 - Social Booking Boosts Traffic! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from craig andrewsThe benefits of social bookmarking sites to a blog can never be overstated. Frankly put, if your blog becomes a hit on a social bookmarking site then the potential for your blog to receive thousands and thousands of additional hits is quantified immensely. Yet, there are many bloggers who do not ...
Views: 887 - The Squiddo Lens - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from craig andrewsLet's have three cheers for Squiddo which is one of the best promotional vehicles on the net. It is hard to believe that at one time the number of methods one could use to drive traffic to a blog was limited. Thankfully, today it is much easier than ever before to expand traffic to a blog or ...
Views: 855 - Youtube And Promoting Your Blog - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from craig andrewsTo say Youtube has become popular in recent years would be the understatement of the century. Who would have thought an online collection of audio and video clips would literally revolutionize the way we view the internet? Yes, YouTube.com remains a symbol of old fashioned creative thinking and ...
Views: 1009 - Stock Market Reach Record Highs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Robert SheminIt may not be the NBA Finals, but as Dallas Mavericks billionaire owner Mark Cuban once quipped, “If you don’t follow the stock market, you are missing some amazing drama.” As the stock market continues to reach record highs this year, a majority of Americans feel confident ...
Views: 748 - Networking Nouse For Busy Professionals - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Sharon MooreIf you’re looking to get ahead professionally, then looking professional and having a great kitbag of skills is a great start to making an impact in the business world. But the ability to make an entrance and then stand out from the crowd is critical to differentiate yourself. From there it ...
Views: 542 - Made In China Helps Businesses Find Sourcing Partners - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from li clearFor businesses all over the world, one of the ways that you can grow your business and increase revenue is with the help of Made in China B2B E-commerce service. Made in China is perhaps the finest online source for global buyers to reach out and connect with Chinese suppliers to create long ...
Views: 831 - Preparing To Network - 7 Ways It Can Tip The Scales In Your Favor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Liz LynchOf all the things that hold people back from networking, one of the biggest is the belief that they don't have a networking personality. But if being comfortable connecting with others is the most recognizable trait of a successful networker, it's really only one part of the equation. No matter ...
Views: 1439 - 10 Steps To Ensure Your Networking Contacts Will Be There When You Need Them - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Liz LynchYou make a great connection at a conference or networking event, but how comfortable are you reaching out to them later? Do you struggle to come up with a good reason to call, believing (correctly) that dialing just to say "hi" isn't enough, at least at this early stage of the relationship? A ...
Views: 1469 - Wind Chimes - Traditional And Trendy - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Wind ChimesThe soft breeze blowing through the windows gently pushing the hollow chimes against one another trying to orchestrate a new music note and a symphony is an enchanting moment to experience. The soft chimes produced even amidst the slightest wind brings a deep feeling of togetherness and ...
Views: 1302 - Five Secret Ways To Make Your Brain Get The Write Idea - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Glenn DietzelOnce you have an idea for a book and a plan for how to get it written and marketed, it’s time to put your brain to work with some writing exercises. Here are 5 different tips to help your brain get the ‘WRITE’ idea: • When an idea comes to you, usually unexpectedly, it ...
Views: 732 - Get Smart About Networking - 7 Key Essentials - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Liz LynchWhen I started my business seven years ago, I knew I'd have to network. I was okay with that, even though I'm not a born networker and successfully avoided networking during my 12 years in corporate America. To be comfortable on my own in the long term, however, I was willing to bear a little ...
Views: 1286 - Networking Dynamic Duos - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Liz LynchEven though I'm an independent consultant, I've been collaborating with others more often lately on different projects and ventures to accelerate my business. But it wasn't until recently, when one of my project partners and I had lunch with a big name prospect, that I discovered the power of ...
Views: 1282 - Announcing Revolutionary New "Building On A Budget" For Home Business Owners - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Jerome RatliffAll home business owners can now learn the best ways to build any home business nearly free, using these latest internet marketing techniques. It’s ruthless. Today, succeeding in the “work at home” arena is harder than ever with the painful advertising costs and ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Stretch Your Networking Boundaries & Break Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Liz LynchWhen July rolls around New York, my husband and I can't wait to escape the stifling heat and humidity that often blankets the city. Not just mitigate it by going to a nearby beach, but really leave it behind us. This year, we opted for 10 days in the Swiss Alps. While I had visions of ...
Views: 1276 - How Can The Employment Report Make You Money? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Mac XThe employment report is actually two separate reports which are the results of two separate surveys. The household survey is a survey of roughly 60,000 households. This survey produces the unemployment rate. The establishment survey is a survey of 375,000 businesses. This survey produces the ...
Views: 757 - The Power Of Cross Posting - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Warren WhitlockI’ve written a few times about the power of blog cross promotion. Still, some authors ask if it’s worth the time and if will really work for them. The answer is: Yes! There is nothing more powerful in online promotion than the simple comments you post. In the past 48 hours, I posted ...
Views: 743 - Tips Before You Write a Book Proposal - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Rick FrishmanTips before you write your book proposal February 10th, 2008 Before starting your book proposal, make sure that you have a strong book concept, an interesting approach and a catchy title. Clearly identify your market, your niche, and understand what your proposal is intended to achieve. Make ...
Views: 1210 - Change Your Water Change Your Life!! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from steven fursikYour body is 75% water, what are you filling your 75% with?? I would like to take a moment of your time to introduce you to one of the Greatest Preventative Health Advances of our generation! Kangen-Alkaline Ionized Anti-oxidant Water, pure, healthy, alkaline drinking water with miraculous ...
Views: 908 - Do Your Friends Treat Your Business As A Joke? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Caryn FitzgeraldThis topic is very close to my heart as I have seen so many people over the years fail in their businesses and become very discouraged. Why is this? It’s actually based on a very simple fact - many simply don’t treat their business as if it was important to them, so why should anyone else? ...
Views: 742 - Making The Most Of Microsoft Outlook Support - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from james larryNowadays, email holds underlying significance in taking business’s success to peak. Hence, it has become an inseparable part of day to day business activities. This has created a need for an effective email client program which can handle all business emails whether sent or received ...
Views: 889 - The Necessity Of A Property Appraisal - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from locate appraisersIt doesn’t matter if you are buying or selling a property, because a real estate appraiser is important to the deal. To find out the true value of the property, the appraiser will check out the home appraiser and measure the square footage. This helps to protect the seller, the buyer and ...
Views: 959 - Why Outsource To Costa Rica? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Richard BlankIn today’s highly competitive outsourcing market, a closer proximity to the United States , Central Time Zone and Spanish language capability as an added value are now considered almost basic requirements when making a decision on what call center to use for your important project. ...
Views: 874 - 5 Strategies To Getting Your Money's Worth At Seminars & Workshops -- Success Strategies Ezine - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Sandra MartiniYou open your email to find a notice about an upcoming seminar or workshop on a topic you desperately want to learn more about. Later that day, you get the mail and there's a postcard inviting you to the same workshop. "Should I go?" you think. "It's expensive, I'll have to pay for airfare ...
Views: 752 - 3 Internets Home Based Businesses Anyone Can Do - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Manpreet SinghSo what kind of home based business opportunity should you take on? Do you want to have an internet-based home business? Millions have done it, are doing it and are earning good livings doing so. Here are three different kinds of Internet based business models you can try: 1) Be an online ...
Views: 687 - Three Smart Ways To Reduce Your Monthly Phone Expenditures - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Bob LettermanThese days consumers are definitely feeling the pinch of increasing prices. From the gas pump to the grocery store, costs are leaping higher. But the phone bill is one place where savvy folks can still save. For most people, phone related expenses are a not insubstantial line-item in the typical ...
Views: 720 - Building Business Relationships With Out The Manual Labor - Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Joe PolishVery effective salespeople do follow-up, and they follow up pretty darned well. They have it on their calendar. They have ticklers and they have systems and ways to remember to call this person in three days, six days, 15 days, 45 days, whatever the case may be. That follow-up is effective and ...
Views: 777 - Great Business Relationships Start With Clear Expectations - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Jean Charles“Get the expectations clear up front”. I find self saying this to every one of my clients at one time or another. This caveat applies to all relationships in business and, if you think about it, in all other relationships as well. When dealing with partners, employees, vendors, clients, etc. ...
Views: 1503 - 1 Sure-Fire Way To Get Networking Results - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Heather Dominick1 Sure-Fire Way to Get Networking Results by Heather Dominick, EnergyRICH® Entrepreneur Success Coach I remember being introduced to the concept of "business networking" when I started my first business. I thought, I will NEVER be able to do this. I remember getting ready to go to my first ...
Views: 1106 - Are You Looking For Online Moneymaking Opportunity? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Brian ClietteIt is very difficult for people today to live with only one source of income. This is why more and more people are using the Internet for moneymaking opportunities. In fact, there are so many opportunities, that it is difficult for you to choose what the best option for you is. All you have to ...
Views: 865 - Are You Neglecting Your Network? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Stephanie WardAs a business owner you know a lot of people, and you continue to meet new people. This is your network. But what are you doing with it? How often do you connect with people in your network? Do you have a plan to stay in touch consistently and develop your relationships? If you’ve ...
Views: 1197 - 11 Rules for Selling to a Skeptic - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from rajiv jindal1. Know your product/service Know it inside and out, backwards and forwards. You should know its strengths, weaknesses, and any proprietary features. Also understand the factors that influence its supply and demand. All of these will strengthen your presentation and help the skeptic make a more ...
Views: 684 - Quick Tips to Succeed in a Slow Economy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from carolyn campbellFor those of you who are stressing about a dip in the economy consider this: some of the most enduring businesses were started and expanded in times of economic downturn. Being a small business owner is a terrifically rewarding experience or a terrifying roller coaster of fear. By taking the ...
Views: 1259 - After The Networking Event - Following Up With Flair - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Liz LynchFollowing up is a critical part of the networking process, because as I often say in my workshops, someone you speak to for 5 minutes at a networking event will probably not feel comfortable enough with you right off the bat to refer you to their best client or buy from you. You need time to ...
Views: 1416 - Online Money Making Guide - There Is Something for Everyone - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Brian ClietteMany people would love to make money online. It is wonderful to be able to choose your time to work; to be able to get up when you want; to avoid commuting, and the best of all, to stay with your family while you earn. Contrary to popular belief, these work-at-home opportunities is not only for ...
Views: 613 - 5 Steps To Optimizing Your Website - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe majority of Web site owners have fewer than 10 incoming links to their sites. The search engines view incoming links as verification that your site has quality content. The more related links your site has from other sites (with the underlined clickable text that includes your targeted ...
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