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How Any Woman Can Become Rich - By Dr. Mary E. WatersWorkplace Communication 8 - Cost and Benefits - By Dr. Mary WatersDifferent Small Business Opportunities Available Online - By Dr. Mary Waters- Starting A Successful Work From Home Computer Business - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Gavin EvansThe aim of this article is to highlight a few key criteria that should be followed when seeking out a potentially successful work from home computer business. The majority of people who start out with an online business venture end up failing and this is often due to a couple of reasons. ...
Views: 793 - Formulating A Day Care Contract - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Fiona LohrenzA vital aspect of your day care business is having a foolproof, comprehensive contract in place. Spending some time on this crucial document should be one of your high priorities. Believe me when I tell you that a well crafted contract can save you from much potential grief and gnashing of ...
Views: 801 - Estate Agents In Milton Keynes And Surrounding Areas for selling And Buying Properties (Real Estate) - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Link ManagerMilton Keynes area selling local, national and international property. It is part of a growing network of independently owned and operated Estate Agent offices around the world. Our estate agents offices are often open for extended hours throughout the week and at weekends. Milton Keynes is a ...
Views: 609 - Keywords For Search Engine Success - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from craig andrewsWhen it comes to acquiring traffic the proper use of keywords on a blog or website can never be underestimated. Many times, the traffic to your blog is acquired by people stumbling onto your entries via the various search engines. This means you need to manipulate your blog entries' placements ...
Views: 746 - Building Business Credit - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Trent LeeBusiness credit is the best way to obtain unsecured loans issued after a business’ entity is established, verifications done, and profitability prospects assessed. Owners are exempt from furnishing any personal guarantee for many, but not all corporate credit. In addition, the loan amount is ...
Views: 1007 - Entrepreneurship - Go For Gut - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Kevin KellyAs they journey on the path of entrepreneurship, many successful businesspeople would identify their intuition or gut instincts as their compass and mentor. Without it, they wouldn’t have achieved the “unachievable.” “Don’t let the noise of other people drown out your inner voice. And most ...
Views: 1064 - Starting a Business – Do You Have The Time? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Carol DenbowAccording to a United States Census Bureau survey of business owners, 51 percent will work over 336 days per year. 34.5 percent will work over 40 hours per week and 13.6 percent of those will work more than 60 hours per week. The average business owner/manager will receive about 190 messages a ...
Views: 818 - Make Effective Connections With Businesses In China - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Wu DanBusiness in China has grown exponentially during the last decade and many savvy businesses all over the world have taken notice. Whether you are a small enterprise or multinational corporation, doing business in China has become essential. For those looking to grow their businesses and their ...
Views: 626 - Preparing To Start An Entrepreneur Business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from CL AnecedBefore applying for small business funding, it is important for an entrepreneur to clarify all the details about the type of business they are starting and what their needs will be. Careful consideration about different scenarios is necessary for an aspiring mogul to start their business the ...
Views: 656 - Common Mistakes Of A Small Business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from CL AnecedMany entrepreneurs tend to make some common mistakes when it comes to their new businesses. One major mistake is excessive spending, which usually occurs after they are able to successfully raise capital. Every experienced entrepreneur understands that in order to maintain a sustainable ...
Views: 641 - Funding Opportunities To Raise Business Capital - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from CL AnecedFinding funding opportunities to get your new business off the ground and running is not as difficult as some people think. While you do need to have a few things in place such as a quality business plan and decent credit, there are numerous avenues for you to explore to get your new business ...
Views: 693 - Show Me The Money! – The Financial Truth Of New Business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Carol Denbow“I want to start my own business and be my own boss!” Sound familiar? It may, because nearly 95 percent of people have this pass through their thoughts at some point in their working lifetime. “Get rich quick” schemes never work. Yet we are repeatedly bombarded with TV and other advertizing ...
Views: 774 - How To Get Maximum Profit From Classified Ads - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Raj KotaClassifieds- Almost everyone is familiar with Classifieds advertising which is very common on newspaper and on radio, television, particulary cable television. Now the classified ad has found its way to Internet, according to eMarketing Association 54 percent of experienced online ...
Views: 653 - Am I Ready To Start A Business? 10 Personal Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Commit - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Carol DenbowNo, we won’t begin with “Do you have a master’s degree?” Although education does matter, higher education is not a requirement for starting or succeeding in a new business. In fact, according to a 1992 United States Census Bureau report, only 5.3 percent of business owners have a Master’s degree ...
Views: 747 - Do You Want A Job Or A Business? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Robert MorgenThis is an important point. Many people may have a skill, talent or a trade that they excel in and they think, “Hey I should start doing this for a living, be my own boss and make the profit for me rather than for my employer”. They get a few licenses, set up a bank account and ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Is Your Family In It? – Starting A New Business Without Family Support - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Carol DenbowIt seems as if there are a million things to consider when developing a new business venture. But does your family have the right to be considered in the process? Of course they do, but rarely do they receive equal consideration to finances, business potential, or our own personal desire to ...
Views: 848 - Stay At Home Moms Making Money Online Part 1 Of 3 - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Jo MarkAs a stay at home mom, there are many opportunities to make money on the Internet. And no, you don’t need to spend 12 hours a day at the computer to do it. Of course, you may not get rich if you commit just an hour or so per day to your online business, but you can certainly make $20 to $500 per ...
Views: 694 - Make Money Online With Website Designing - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Alberd CruzAs the years passed by, website designing, its definition and its presentation all have substantial changed. There are several new software like flash, 3D and Photoshop that had been developed and new technologies, such as broadband, to stay as a backup of these software are emerged. In ...
Views: 640 - Starting A Coaching Business - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Rebeccca OsbornThere are many things that you need to consider when deciding to start your own coaching or consulting business, from education to business plans to marketing. Here are a things you will need to consider. 1. You Have To Love Coaching. Your clients will know, when your heart is not in it ...
Views: 701 - Necklace & Pendants As Gift For You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from lpearl jewelryMany women start out with a strand of faux-pearls, so a strand of freshwater pearls makes a very nice gift for a young woman. If you have a special occasion like a birthday or your first wedding anniversary, consider a solitaire pendant featuring a pearl or diamond. For a very special occasion ...
Views: 684 - Hong Kong's Largest Jewelry Manufacturing Base - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from lpearl jewelryHong Kong's jewelry is famous in the world. Each year, many jewelry shows are held in HK. Guangzhou City in South China become Hong Kong's largest jewelry manufacturing base in the mainland as many Hong Kong jewelry makers have moved to the area in an effort to find low cost and skillful ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Master’s Not Required – Who Qualifies To Start Their Own Business? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Carol DenbowNearly 90 percent of people state that at some point in their lives they’ve dreamed of starting their own business, yet few make the initial effort. What makes an entrepreneur? There are many scientific theories floating around out there; the genetic theory, how your parents raised you, ...
Views: 802 - "Due Diligence, The Unreasonable Way" - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dave MeholovitchShould you buy it? Is it worth the price? The reasons for conducting a due diligence is to make sure you are receiving the business you are buying in the condition the Seller presented it to you, also to uncover any surprises that might pop up later or to uncover any unexplained liabilities. It ...
Views: 1571 - Should You Buy A Franchise? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dave MeholovitchFranchising is not a business itself, but a way of doing business. Franchising is not a guarantee for success but gives you the opportunity for success. It is a method of growing a proven business model into a brand name. “Should You Buy a Franchise?” So you think you would like to buy a ...
Views: 1265 - Aspects That The New Entrepreneur Can Control - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Ianny LauIn a prior article ‘Taking the Plunge’ I shared about emotional and mental readiness for the aspiring entrepreneur. In this article, I impart some insights on how to succeed, or at least how to avoid failure. While there must be a thousand and one reasons for failure, what I have listed here ...
Views: 686 - Master’s Not Required – Who Qualifies To Start Their Own Business? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Carol DenbowNearly 90 percent of people state that at some point in their lives they’ve dreamed of starting their own business, yet few make the initial effort. What makes an entrepreneur? There are many scientific theories floating around out there; the genetic theory, how your parents raised you, ...
Views: 1534 - How To Generate Traffic - Increase Income - And Build Your List - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Jo MarkTo be successful on the Internet, you need to develop a growing stream of traffic, generate income, and build your list. If you can accomplish these three goals, you will be successful online. Writing articles is an excellent way to achieve all three of these goals. That is, if you do it ...
Views: 621 - Entrepreneur Shares Secrets To Six-Figure Income Success - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Laurie HurleyLaurie Hurley always knew what she wanted, a family, a nice home, and a business that afforded her the opportunity to enjoy the finer things in life. She worked in the hotel industry where she found herself shaking hands with two Presidents and escorting the Ambassador to the United States and ...
Views: 1857 - Avoid These Common Affiliate Marketing Mistakes - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Jo MarkAffiliate marketing is a method of making money on the Internet. It is an ideal method to use for a new Internet business because you can make money while spending little or none of your own. Plus, the merchant takes care of all the details. He is responsible for developing the product, making ...
Views: 637 - Online Advertising Tips For The Nutritionist - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Kari St.LouisOne of the greatest advantages of the Internet as it pertains to a nutrition businesses is the many different ways a nutritionist can utilize it to market their nutrition business. The nutritionist has lots of different options when it comes to getting exposure for their services and gaining new ...
Views: 1783 - Your Home Business Attitude - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Gurmukh SinghLet me put this to you nice and sweet: Attitude predicts your future. Honestly. If you tell yourself that you’re not going to succeed with a home business, you won’t. If you think you’re going to lose, you already lost. I remember as a little girl in school, we had a Christmas fundraiser. ...
Views: 745 - Make Extra Money Online Even If You Do Not Know Anything About The Net - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Brian ClietteWho in his right mind does not want to make a little extra money, if that is possible? Look around you – even multi-billionaires never stop earning – even though they have enough to feed several generation down the line. Everybody needs a little extra. Don’t you do so, ...
Views: 712 - Article Writing - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from jossef salmanYou're not too young or too old or too ANYTHING to have a mission. Don't put it off — there's also not reason not to START NOW! If you feel like you can't do enough so you won't do anything, YOU'RE WRONG! As your mission grows, so will you and so will your capabilities to make a ...
Views: 1191 - eCommerce RMS Shopping Cart Software - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Avnish SaxenaRMScart is an eCommerce cart that completely and seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Retail Management System (RMS). RMScart gives the ability to quickly create and manage an online store in combination with a brick and mortar retail operation running RMS. For either online businesses opening ...
Views: 670 - Find Out What Are The Best Ways To Make Money Online - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Brian ClietteIf you look at the overall picture, there are only three ways to make money online, (i) creating your own products or services, (ii) trading products or services for profit, and (iii) promote the product or service of other people. As you can see, everything revolves around the actual sale of a ...
Views: 695 - The #1 Secret of Success That Almost Everyone Ignores - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Noah St. JohnStep one of giving yourself permission to succeed is find your loving mirrors and safe havens, so this is where we just find them. Let’s talk for a second about loving mirrors and safe havens. If you heard my preview call or you’ve taken classes with me before, I want to go over ...
Views: 909 - Taking the Plunge - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Ianny LauOwning a successful business is very ideal indeed. How nice. But getting there? Everyone knows it is quite a different story. Switching to business as a career is so overwhelming that most people are just content to dream about it. The courageous few who, after repeated cycles of ...
Views: 706 - A Good Practice To Find A Suitable Web Hosting Provider - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Foong W.K.A good web hosting provide can contribute to an online success significantly, not only it should provide a stable environment for your website, if you are still new to web hosting and internet, a much more 'personalized' service can help you learn things up quickly and obtain professional ...
Views: 905 - How To Manage The Flood Of Emotions That Go Along with Building A Purpose-filled Business - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Cari VollmerAre you creating a purpose-filled business, or would you like to? Then without a doubt you've experienced days, nights and weeks when YOUR EMOTIONS seem to be running the show. It's important to be present with your emotions as they arise. Why? Well, there's a big reason: the only power you ...
Views: 714 - 5 Ways To Humanize Interaction With Personalized Postcards - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Terry de GuiaEven with postcard printing services that automate your direct mail marketing, you should still put considerable effort in your campaign. Unlike flyers or brochures, your postcard is intended to be seen as a personal correspondence between you and your customer more than a mere advertisement. ...
Views: 717 - Three Ways To Increase Your Online Traffic With Offset Posters - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Terry de GuiaThe World Wide Web is laden with opportunities for the budding entrepreneur. However, maximizing your online presence may require building up offline advertising as well as online. Set the momentum for your online marketing strategy with offline marketing. Plaster your offset posters all over ...
Views: 671 - Get More Out Of Your Fundraising With These 4 Easy Postcard Tips - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Terry de GuiaActions speak louder than words. If you want your message to ring loud and clear, you should consider being seen just as much as being heard. More than just getting funds for your cause, postcard printing goes a long way in helping you spread awareness about your advocacy. These easy to handle ...
Views: 1163 - How To Grade Pearls By Its Matching? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from lpearl jewelryMatching refers to all previously discussed factors: size, color, shape, luster, nacre and surface quality. Matching applies to pair of pearls and strand of pearls. AAA+ and AAA grade pearls are excellent to very good matching. AA+ and AA grade pearls are very good to good matching. A+ and A ...
Views: 659 - Do You Own A Business Or A Hobby? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Maryanne FitzgeraldWorking from home provides many advantages: no commuting, making your own hours, freedom and more time with family and friends, just to name a few. But operating a business from home can have some distinct disadvantages as well if one does not have the self-discipline of a true entrepreneur. Do ...
Views: 714 - What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do NextT? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Maria SimoneIn the course of building your business, issues may come up where you may not actually be sure of what next steps to take or even what questions to ask. I help entrepreneurs with business development and small business funding support and coaching and these are the very questions I hear from ...
Views: 1226 - The Famous “Sun Tzu’s - Art Of War” Interpreted For Business - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from jason armstrong– applying Budo lessons to your martial arts Business The most famous text on Budo strategy is Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” which was written in China 2,500 years ago. Today it is still considered the most complete text of strategy, partnering and success. It is therefore commonly employed by top ...
Views: 2033(3 votes) - The Famous “Sun Tzu’s - Art Of War” Interpreted For Business - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from jason armstrong– applying Budo lessons to your martial arts Business The most famous text on Budo strategy is Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” which was written in China 2,500 years ago. Today it is still considered the most complete text of strategy, partnering and success. It is therefore commonly employed by top ...
Views: 2033(3 votes) - How To Start An Internet Business- Success University - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Andy JosiahOne of the big problems a lot of us face when thinking about getting into our own business is what business to get into, we know that money can be made on the internet but don’t know where to start and at every corner there are so many different sales pitches it is very hard to decide which ...
Views: 711 - uVme - The Business Model - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from John SorrentoThe uVme online skill games platform presents a very innovative business model which encapsulates many factors including the psychology of gaming ,social networking groups and the exponential growth potential of a sector on the internet namely casual gaming ,online games and skill games.The ...
Views: 791 - How To Create Wealth With An Online Business - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Jo MarkMany people want to create wealth through an online business. But how can you do this? There is no secret formula to create wealth overnight. It is a slow process that takes time and effort to build. Have you ever noticed that those that work the hardest seem to be the luckiest? It is not a ...
Views: 638 - 8 Ways To Get A Shredder Online At Discount Prices - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Timothy RudonSecurity is of prime concern in the world today. Businesses big and small have to deal with identity theft, spying, stealing to business modules and more. To stay one step ahead business and individuals could use shredders to protect themselves. There is a large number of shredders available ...
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