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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- Pitfalls of Fast Growth & How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIt’s great news if your business is growing quickly! But will things move so fast that you’ll struggle to keep pace? It’s a real possibility – so we better give it some thought. Knowing the potential pitfalls in advance and understanding how to mitigate them can go a long way in writing a ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Your Recipe for Website Building and eBusiness Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sue DolanYour Recipe for Website Building and eBusiness Success ~ Measure Strategy Carefully, Garnish with Earnings Clearly there is a standard formula for website building success but it seems to be scattered all across the internet! It's like playing hide and seek. Why aren't all the essential ...
Views: 1491(3 votes) - Bubble Mailers - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from natisha nelBubble mailers should not be confused with bubble wrap although both are types of product packaging. Bubble mailers are plastic bags which are made up of different layers of plastic. Between each layer, or sometimes there are two layers laid on top of each other to form the sides of the product ...
Views: 1488 - Article Writing Tips -How to Write a Perfect Article - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Sean MizeAre you one of the people who are using articles in promoting their ebusiness and their products in the online arena? Then, it’s imperative that you know how to create perfect articles so you can easily attract the attention of your potential clients. Don’t know how to do it? Then, this guide is ...
Views: 1487(3 votes) - Best Business Advice - How to Find the Perfect Home Based Business for Your Personality - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachEntrepreneurs who want to start up a business, even if it’s in a different career field, and work from home should begin by first identifying their top values. This is vital to the success of their business for two reasons. 1. Because your values and your Life’s Work (or purpose) are ...
Views: 1487(5 votes) - How Do You Make Your Big Ideas Really Happen? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonHere’s an interesting question I received on Linkedin from Richard Sink who asked: “What lessons can you share with us about strategies when trying to turn your ideas (be it for social good or professional gain) into a reality?” Hi Richard, Great question. I work with start up’s on ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Top 7 Different Ways To Make Money With Your Books - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from sesan oguntadeOne of the most astounding discoveries I made while writing and selling books was the fact that the sales from direct book sales should not be the main or the only source of revenue for authors. This was new to me before I ventured into the book selling business. I used to think I can only ...
Views: 1486 - How Do I Pay Myself From My Business? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Jan CetwinskiOne of the questions asked most often by new business owners is “How do I pay myself from my business?” After all, among the reasons for starting your own business is to earn income for yourself, so knowing how to get that income out of the business is critical. As a business owner, you are ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1483 - Save Time and Money; Research Your Potential Markets - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Tracey FieberWhen it comes to ensuring your company’s future success, customers are key. Without them, you don’t have a business – at least not for very long. The biggest problem facing many start-ups is that they simply don’t know what they customers want. They may have their own ideas of what they ...
Views: 1482 - What Is Mind Power (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellWhen you begin to study the power of the mind and how it works, you may find it can quickly become an extremely interesting but quite extensive subject. For that reason it is probably best to study and work with ways on how you can improve your life with the help of your mind, rather than ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - B2B Marketing- Future Trends That You Should Know Today! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Sona MondalThe B2B trading sphere is enlarging; profits are ready to be made and businesses will consider B2B as a more viable medium than B2C. Surely, every serious B2B trader would have heard this axiom- and maybe wondered how they can make B2B trading work for them better through 2013 and beyond. Read ...
Views: 1481 - 3 Ways To Increase Your Visibility - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Liz UramIs there anything more important than visibility to the solo entrepreneur? Your first reaction might be… yeah, sales. That would be putting the cart before the horse. People can’t do business with you if they don’t know about you. It starts being visible. Solo entrepreneurs can’t afford to ...
Views: 1480 - Industries Pioneered by Immigrants Prove America Still World’s Center for Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Geoff FickeIndustries Pioneered by Immigrants Prove America Still World’s Center for Opportunity My first job after service in the Marine Corps was with the Revlon Cosmetic Company. Revlon was founded by the iconic business man and fashion arbiter of the day, Charles Revson. The business in the 1940’s, ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - TOP 3 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE CREATING YOUR OWN WEBSITE - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Dante WongYou can create your own website within hours but not knowing how to do it correctly will kill your website business instantly. The main reason you create your own website is to try to generate some passive income through displaying ads in your website or through marketing products. Here are some ...
Views: 1479 - IDEAS FOR RAISING BUSINESS CAPITAL - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Avril BettsIt's true but nobody really cares about your deal ! Startling but true. Have you ever watched the Dragon's Den. If so you then you know that although the the group are interested in whether it's a viable project from a monetary point of view, contestants often blow it with their arrogance and ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Work At Home Mom’s Business Idea - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenThere is a work at home mom’s business idea out there for you. Any mom who wants to be at home with her children can stay at home and still earn money. Not just a few dollars, but thousands and thousands of dollars each month. It is easy to do if you put in the effort. Some stay at home moms ...
Views: 1478 - Essentials of an Impeccable Brochure Design - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Claudia WinifredThe world of art is divided into many different categories. Each category is synonymous to a complete world which has its own purpose and its own needs. It bounds to creativity which is sure to be unique and worthless since its origin is imagination. The tools used by individuals to display ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Life as an Entrepreneur: Part One of Two - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I told my children when they were leaving education that they would be well advised to look for customers not bosses.” – Charles Handy Following the successes of visionary thinkers like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates, the entrepreneurial spirit has taken the world by storm. ...
Views: 1476(4 votes) - Top 10 Issues Facing Small Businesses Today - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Peter AdamsI am writing this article to highlight just some of the issues faced by business owners today regardless of size of business. Business owners constantly face challenges in their businesses which ultimately affect their lifestyle. In today’s world, the number of businesses starting up is ...
Views: 1476 - Seven easy ways to up-sell and increase your profits - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Chantal CookeUp-selling is an excellent way to grow your business. Encouraging your customer to buy more of the product, or an ancillary product, will increase the size of the transaction; you’ll get more profit from the same effort. If packaged and offered correctly 20-25% of your customers will take up ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - The Basics of Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Tracey FieberIt’s hard to accomplish anything without a plan. Whether you’re coaching a football team, cooking Thanksgiving dinner, or running a small business, you need a strategic plan. Developing a strategic plan might seem like an overwhelming process, but if you break it down, it’s easy to tackle. ...
Views: 1472 - What do I want to know when buying a business? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrew RogersonWhen working through the process of buying a business, the transaction will go through different stages. The first active stage is obviously when the buyer and seller come together for their first meeting. However, before that happens there are many other things that need to happen before that ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - 3 Challenges Small Business Owners Must Know How to Overcome - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDo you know that more than 90% of the fully operational businesses in the US are under the category of ‘small businesses’? This is a surprising fact, but an encouraging one for those of you who are considering becoming an entrepreneur. This figure only shows that the majority of the successful ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - You’d have to be crazy to start a new business right now! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from PJ McClureHe sat quietly for a moment, perhaps realizing the gravity of our conversation. Unwilling to accept defeat he finally said, “Well, when you get this thing out of your system, give us a call. We’d love to have you back.” My former boss could be called many things… excited about my new venture ...
Views: 1470(9 votes) - Can This Networking Group Help Me Build My Business? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Alvah ParkerSo many of my clients tell me they go to a networking meeting or two but give up because nothing happens. My response is usually that you must give the group a fair trial. Building relationships takes time so you will need to attend a few meetings of one organization to see any progress. That ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Direct Sales Leaders Delegate - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Deb BixlerIn a direct sales business, there is a lot of responsibility and tasks that need to be done to keep the business running smoothly. When the business first starts out, the consultant may be able to handle it on her own. But as the referrals keep rolling and the business starts to grow, the ...
Views: 1467 - BRANDING IS NOT JUST ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lisa ColbertIf you are a true entrepreneur your business is your passion. Most of us marketing our business have learned about the importance of logo and branding. Beyond the solid principles related to branding, in regard to marketing, are the motivational aspects tied to your brand. I am not just talking ...
Views: 1466 - Goals that Small Businesses Should Focus On - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOwners of small businesses, have to have their particular goals in terms of running and growing their businesses. It is vital that they have a clear idea of what short term and long term goals they need to achieve, which should include funding, increasing profits, gaining more customers, and ...
Views: 1466 - Where Does the Money Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Geoff FickeFact: In 2005 over 500,000 new business incorporations were organized in the United States. Fact: Of these 500,000 new businesses less than 1,000 received venture capital funding. There are vastly more entrepreneurs seeking start-up funding than there are available funding sources and ...
Views: 1466(3 votes) - Dream up your dream job (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jeri Hird DutcherA whole new day In Part 1 of this exercise, you journaled for what must have seemed like hours. Maybe it really was hours. You answered a comprehensive list of questions about your preferences about your career, job, workplace, colleagues and schedule. Relax for five minutes like you ...
Views: 1464 - Failure Is Just The Beginning - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Mindy CraryMany people thinking of failure as the undesirable end of something they attempted, when really it is just the beginning. People are scared right now because it seems like our economy is never going to fully recover from the 2008 mortgage fiasco. They worry about losing their home, their ...
Views: 1463 - Risk of customer non-payment can impact credit: What can you do to protect and grow? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Emily SoccorsyCompanies faced with a cash-flow squeeze and slow paying customers can quickly find their own credit ratings at risk and difficulty securing a credit line or loan. Receiving an advance against invoices or accounts receivable from asset based lenders called factors can be an optimal solution for ...
Views: 1462 - The Key to Being a Resilient Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2015 from Lisa MininniAs I was catching up on my reading with Inc. Magazine, I noticed a familiar quote in the article, 50 Inspiring Quotes on How to Start a Company from Scratch by Contributing Editor, John Brandon. "8. The problem is that many entrepreneurs start with good intentions to create a new mindset ...
Views: 1462 - How to Gain Clients in a Competitive Market - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Johny MetellusThe business world is very competitive and as a new and upcoming business sometimes it will be a very difficult task to cope with the companies, which have been in business longer. The key to the start of any business is doing a lot of research on your current industry and your competitors. By ...
Views: 1461 - Why is it difficult to translate Russian language? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Valea TragaMany people believe that Russian translation is an easy thing and all you have to do is to change words from the Russian text into the equivalent words of the English text. However, this is not true since some phrases, if translated literally, would make no sense. Russian translation is a rather ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Good Quality Canvas Handbag Is Now Available For The Indian Market - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Harry CarlinIn recent years canvas leather handbags have become much valued items in the product market. They are featuring in the top product reviews across the media. The sales for these bags have already reached a new high.A good quality canvas handbag is the cherished item of any socialite. The more ...
Views: 1460 - How You Can Start A Boutique Business - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Justin DavisToday, boutiques are very popular. Usualy, women are the ones who patronize these kinds of shops, although some men have already learned to shop in these specialty shops that cater to clothes and other fashion accessories. Let's talk about how to start a boutique business. You will need a ...
Views: 1460 - Humble Beginnings to Household Names: Lessons from Great Coffee Brands! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sam TrentDo you ever worry that your dream is too big and your resources too limited? Fear that your knowledge is inadequate or the timing is all wrong? Take a lesson or two from some of the biggest coffee brand manufacturers in existence today who all found their start with very, very humble ...
Views: 1460 - Leasing Tips for New Business Owners - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Lai CastilloAre you planning to start your business in the next few months? And are you looking for equipment leasing tips and pointers that you can use to ensure that your business will turn out to be very profitable and successful? If your answer to these two questions is yes, then we encourage you to pay ...
Views: 1459 - Remedy For Cash Flow Flu - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingEver watch a dog chase a car? After he catches it, he’s not sure what to do. Likewise, many businesses work hard to win the really BIG sale. Once the contract is inked, a new challenge sets upon the business owner: how are we going to get the necessary cash without acquiring debt to hire the ...
Views: 1459 - *** Effective Marketing Tips - How to Find Customers in Any Economy - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Paul KeetchAre you worried that your business is going to suffer because of the current economy? In this article you'll learn how to find customers in any economy by following a few simple steps... It's true - In a slumping economy consumers are spending less. But that doesn't mean they've stopped ...
Views: 1458 - Book Review: Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: Your Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Managing a Business - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up. A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up. Adams Streetwise Small Business Start-Up: ...
Views: 1458 - Tips for Displaying Salads in the Salad Display Counters - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonThe salad display counters are important for adding color to the place. The salad display counters are used in the food shops, restaurants, bars and even in schools. There is a lot of debate about the benefits of eating healthy. The salads are the food of people who love to eat healthy. The ...
Views: 1458 - 5 Easy Tips To Gain New Business - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanFed up with spinning your wheels and chasing one system after another? If you’re looking for clarity, focus and hands-on results, use these 5 coaching tips to gain new business—fast. There’s a lot of great tips out there for presenting, selling and winning new business. But sometimes…it just ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Article Writing Secrets, 6 Simple Techniques to Impress your Readers - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Sean MizeWriting articles is one of the best and most cost effective ways to promote anything in the online arena. It is through this that you can create product awareness and attract interested parties to your website. In this article, I am going to offer simple article writing secrets to help you ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - Attaching Zinc Frame - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Maureen SummyA zinc frame on stained glass panels is essential for structure and rigidity. The zinc frame is added once the design is cut, foiled and soldered. The process of adding a zinc frame is accomplished by following seven steps. 1. First, measure the length of zinc came needed for each ...
Views: 1456 - How To Assure Failure In a New Venture - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One of the great benefits we enjoy about the consulting work we do is having the opportunity to review the inventiveness of hundreds of entrepreneurs each year. It truly is amazing how many of these creative talents push the envelope of novelty. There is no such reality as the ...
Views: 1456 - The Excitement Of Starting A New Blog! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Bryan HollisWith the ever-increasing growth of information available on the internet, most people find this in the way of other's blogsites. More and more people are being drawn to the idea of creating their own blog. Coming-up with the concept and idea for your blog can be like a fantasy. Exploring all the ...
Views: 1456 - Three Basic Ways to Make Money - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Steve GillmanThere are a thousand or more ways to make money, but they can be roughly classified into three categories. These are fast ways to make money, basic ways to pay the bills and long-term wealth-creation strategies involving building a business. Lets take a quick look at the three, based on the ...
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