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Views: 1456 - How To Find The Best Location to Start A New Business - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Carol DenbowWith some businesses, location won’t matter much. But with most, it’s location, location, and location! Poor locations may be where you find the rent is cheaper and you might believe this will save you money. The truth is, your cheaper bad location can close you down faster than anything. When ...
Views: 1455 - What does the Guru Blueprint course teach? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sandeep NathGuru Blueprint runs you step by step from identifying your strengths to developing products around them to launching and selling them online with high profits. And what makes this possible? It begins with a video you can access for free from below here. The video will expose you to the ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - 4 Reasons a Fun Office Environment Can Improve Your Business Success - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Stephanie FrascoEmployees are a business’s most valuable asset, making it easier to operate efficiently and grow. By hiring and retaining the best workers at each level of the organization, you can actually increase your chances of success. This is especially true of your customer-facing employees, who directly ...
Views: 1453 - Accomplishing Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Raj GavurlaAlthough unforeseen opportunities may appear as you succeed, a goal is not accomplished unless given forethought and targeted as follows: 1. You decided to do it (answered the question why?) Unless the why has logic and emotion intertwined it will fall flat. The logic resembles gears in a ...
Views: 1453(7 votes) - How Could Self-Limiting Behavior Affect Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenYou have goals. You have dreams. If you are a mom looking to start her own business from home, you want it all. And you can have it! But you have to first believe that you can achieve it. To ensure that your business has a solid foundation and is on the path to success, you need to look ...
Views: 1453 - Becoming a Counsellor - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceBecoming a counsellor. Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a living from it? If so are your ...
Views: 1452 - The Most Under-Utilized Resource Entrepreneurs Neglect to Take Advantage of Is Local Universities - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby:Geoff Ficke The Most Under-Utilized Resource Entrepreneurs Neglect to Take Advantage of Is Local Universities Inventors, Entrepreneurs, Artisans and Small Businesses are very often bereft of funds needed to secure professional help that would be beneficial in leveraging their projects ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Which Business Structure Is Best For Your New Enterprise? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe type of business structure you organize for your new enterprise is greatly determined by your personality, realities, needs and experience. Millions of people in the United States never enter into any type of formal business structure. This includes the bulk of the black or underground ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Lead Your Team to Victory with This Catchy Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2013 from Lisa MininniIn baseball, there are special rules called ground rules. Ground rules are particular to each park in which the game is played. In baseball, each park is different relative to its positioning of fences, dugouts, railings, and other infrastructures. So rules are defined to handle situations ...
Views: 1451 - Article Marketing For Traffic and SEO - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Patricia HedgeYou have invested a lot of time, effort, and money into your website and you are hoping that it can effectively support your home based business. The quality of the website is above reproach as it is certainly visually impressive. The issue here, however, is whether or not the website will ...
Views: 1450(5 votes) - Choosing The Right Business For You: Part 2 - The Pros and Cons of Buying Into Other People's Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Carma SpenceBe sure to read Part 1 of this series, The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Business Yes, you may have decided to become your own boss, but you don't feel up to starting a business from scratch. That leaves you with two options. 1. Buy an existing business, or 2. Purchase a ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Generating a Unique Product Idea - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Gary BrongaThink about the times you have said something like, “Why hasn’t someone invented a product that would do ______?” That question can be the beginning of a unique product. You have probably had those thoughts and let them go without capturing them. Write down your ideas for products the next ...
Views: 1448 - How To Use Social Media To Background Check Your Employees - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangWhen businesses bring on new employees, they bring on a new representative or face for the company. What an employee does or says online may come back to haunt a company, especially with the widespread use of social media. You also want to make sure your candidate is who they say they are, which ...
Views: 1448 - Collaboration not competition - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Carol DodsleyOther people, businesses and entrepreneurs who work in the same business arena as you are your competitors and you are theirs! I believe that this is a myth that is outdated and unhelpful for you to believe this is true. The only time someone else, becomes your comptition or you perceive ...
Views: 1446(7 votes) - Why You Should Play Online Slots At Casinos - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Jackie OlsenGambling enthusiasts can play a wide variety of exciting and thrilling games at online casinos, but the online slots appear to attract maximum players. For the newcomers especially, slots hold an even greater appeal because they need not have prior practice or experience of playing it. The rules ...
Views: 1446 - How To Create a Niche Market For Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Anthony MoraIt’s tempting to think that your product is perfect for… everyone. Now, there is a broad market sector. Generally when a company markets to everyone it’s listened to by no one. Not only that, if you want to market to everyone, that means your marketing has to be everywhere, which generally ...
Views: 1445 - Invent the Future to Build a Better One for Yourself by Establishing Your Own Successful Business - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany people dream of having their own successful business. Such dreams are much more likely to be filled with visions of innovative solutions for common problems that negatively affect and annoy people than with plans for effectively leading exercise classes, refilling vending machines, or ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "20 Ways to Get FREE Killer PR For Your Business!" - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Peter FogelOkay, you've decided to go into business for yourself. You have some seed money to start your new business, but you know you need to get the word out to your targeted audience that you are open for "business". Problem is, your seed money can only buy a few plants. :) Well, lucky you. I am about ...
Views: 1444(3 votes) - Strategy for StartUps and Others, Part-1 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasAny organization, whether non-profit or for profit, whether small or large, whether a startup or a well- established and mature business, without a strategy it would drift away from its vision, mission and of course from its customers too (yes, non-profits have customers too: they are called and ...
Views: 1444 - Magazine Article Writing - 5 Tips to Excel - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Sean MizeAre you seriously considering starting a career as an article writer for magazines? Then, these tips will help you get started on the right foot: 1. Stick with what you know. Consider your areas of expertise and passion when choosing the magazines to write for. You’ll most likely to produce ...
Views: 1443(4 votes) - Reputation at Risk: 4 Greatest Threats to Your Brand - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Anica OaksWhen you're running a business, cultivating and maintaining your brand (what you are known for) is very important. But once you've built your brand, it's important to be aware of problems that can arise, some within your control and some not, so you can combat them. 1. Obscurity In reality, ...
Views: 1443 - 11 reasons to reject the recession and grow your business - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew RogersonMany economists are predicting that with GM filing for bankruptcy on June 01, 2009 that the economy has hit bottom and will start to improve. With this being the longest recession since the Great Depression and many “green shoots” in the economy starting to appear, it’s now time to prepare for ...
Views: 1442 - 5 Reasons why Startups Need Online Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from James HarnsbergerNo business could survive on word of mouth alone. There has to be marketing involved. Marketing comes in so many ways—actual ads on newspapers, billboards, radio and television plays, which are very expensive; leaflets given away on the street; and through online ads. We live in a different ...
Views: 1440 - SEO Article Writing - 5 Steps to do it Like a Pro - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Sean MizeTruth be told, writing exceptional SEO articles isn’t that difficult. All you need to do is learn each step that you need to take and have the willingness to do the entire process right. Here’s how you can do it like a pro: 1. Learn SEO article writing techniques. The first step is to get ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - Best Ways to Get Expert Cleaner for Your Offices - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from William L. PadillaWhatever business you are doing it is very important that your office is neat and clean, if it will be dirty then it could have very bad impact on your customer’s. Clean office environment will help you to increase the productivity of your company. For this you should prefer to hire the ...
Views: 1439 - Barclays Silver ETF (SLV) Finally Started Trading - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Manishh KumarrLast week after much publicity and a long wait, the Barclay's Silver ETF (SLV) finally started trading. And it looks like the wait was worth it. Each share represents 10 ounces of silver. Trading began at $129 a share and at the end of trading for the first day, the new Exchange Traded Fund ...
Views: 1438 - How To Start Your Own Business - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachYou have an idea for developing your own small business and it's a good one. But how do you take it out of the idea stage and into the real world? It's easier than you think. Every successful business started with an evaluation and a plan. 1.Find a need and fill it. Let's take the auto ...
Views: 1438(5 votes) - Increase Stakeholder Value by 20 Times — Inspire Confidence through Your Vision - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellEntrepreneurs are rarely indifferent to how others value their businesses, but their reasons vary in why they care. For some, valuation is a primary goal. For others, it’s a scorecard delivering a sense of what progress has been made. Still others like that increasing enterprise value can help ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Make Money OnLine Using Free E-Mail Marketing And Set Up E-Mail Campaigns With These 3 Key Elements - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Otis Brown, Jr.,In today's highly technological and global society, practically everyone uses e-mail. For some, particularly those in many of today's businesses, it is practically essential to the bottom line - profits. In these businesses, it has become critical to check your e-mail ten or more times a day, ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - The Cincinnati Native Who Created the Pet Food Industry in the Mid-19th Century - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Cincinnati Native Who Created the Pet Food Industry in the Mid-19th Century Since the domestication of the dog some 10,000 years ago, man’s best friend enjoyed a very limited diet of table scraps, grains and scrounged bits and pieces scoured from fields and city streets ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Are You Ready for Self-Employment? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Gail McMeekinAh, the fantasies . . . make your own hours, invent your own rules, choose your own associates, express your creativity, and make unlimited money. These are the dreams of the aspiring self-employed. Yet, if you interview people who have built a profitable business, they will tell you about the ...
Views: 1436(11 votes) - Basic Bookkeeping Made Easy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Dave MillerDon't know your debits from your credits? Here's a quick primer on how basic bookkeeping works and an easy way to understand debits and credits. First, know that debits are not "deductions" and credits are not "increases". Debit and credit are the names of the columns on bookkeeping ledgers ...
Views: 1434 - The Truth about "Online Business" - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Michael Goebel*** WARNING *** If you have an interest in "Online Business", "Home Internet Business", "Network Marketing" or "MLM", then you should read this before you go any further.You will likely have seen many offers to join schemes that promise to make you money if you pay some amount and join them. ...
Views: 1434 - Starting a Business: Look Before You Leap! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Andrew RogersonThe economy’s tough, unemployment is at a record high and growing and you’ve decided your best option is to start your own business, be your own boss and put yourself in control. Instead of working for someone who’s living their dream, work for yourself and live your American Dream. That was ...
Views: 1433 - Tips for a Good Promotional Brochure Design - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Claudia WinifredMarketing is core of business success. In today’s world promoting the products in a unique manner has become a necessity because organizations must make his/her target audience aware of its current happenings. Expecting your customers to find out about your products on their own without any ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Used Car Parts Are Cheaper And Useful - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from James McHallowayWe require cars and often take up loans to buy one, while we buy the car we should keep in mind that there remain maintenance costs. Price of the auto parts are rising up and it is becoming more and more difficult to buy new car parts. Many of us are now searching used auto parts as these parts ...
Views: 1433 - What online technology will W88club players see in the year 2021? - by Submitted on May 19, 2021 from Mark JohnEveryday people's daily lives have been enhanced by new technology It is important to note that even for those who aren't using technology, the way they live and what they perceive as influences their lives are technologically produced. The invention of everything we do today has changed ...
Views: 1433 - How to Find Your Niche - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHow often do you come across someone who immediately knows what their niche is? Not so surprisingly, most are confused about such a topic. First off, a niche is well defined as something that is best fitted to your personal interests and passions. Your passion may be to explore Egyptian ruins, ...
Views: 1431 - Entrepreneurship Highest in Decades –One Industry, Virtual Assistant Industry Leads the Way - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Diana EnnenAccording to a recent study by Babson College and Baruch College, U.S. entrepreneurship rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a decade. Some attribute this to the fact that after the financial crisis of 2007, hundreds of corporations went belly-up and workers either lost their ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Business Basics - Preparing a Work Plan - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Charles MooreheadThis article helps you prepare a work plan for a new or difficult task. A work plan summarizes the various requirements and activities needed to complete a task in a timely and efficient manner. There is a certain magic in writing down your plans for a task. As long as a plan exists only in ...
Views: 1429 - Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! The Business Plan, and the process involved in crafting these essential documents, is one of the most maligned areas in all of small business. Many start-up firms and ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Elder Care Business In 2008- Opening And Marketing Your Dream - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Valerie VanBoovenI'd be a rich person if I had a nickel for everyone out there who has decided to open a new in-home care agency, open a professional geriatric care management practice, or start some sort of elder care business. (I get a call or email about this at least 3 times per week consistently!) What I ...
Views: 1428 - Before any customer buys, he does this - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemBefore a customer buys your product/services, do you know what comes first in his mind? The answer to this is as simple as when you want to place an order. This is because, before someone buys something, there must be certain criteria about the product that match with his inner-criteria for that ...
Views: 1427 - The Calculated Risks of Starting a Business - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ken SundheimWe associate the term "entrepreneur" with those brave enough to go out on their own, not conform to traditional corporate standards and who come out alive to talk about it. Traditional corporate standards has many employees unhappy with their current supervisor, pay or some other facet of ...
Views: 1427(3 votes) - 5 High Fashion Accessory Guide - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Kristine ScottObtaining unique appearance can be extremely easy with making use of the proper fashion accessory giving you the ability to make different look regardless of if you are dressed in only one dress with basically switching ones own extra accessories , let us discuss on five vital fashion accessory ...
Views: 1426 - How Payroll Software Can Improve Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Casey YangBusiness owners are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to decrease their costs and increase their efficiency. If you own a small business, there are many great strategies you can implement into your plans to decrease your costs and increase your productivity, but one valuable ...
Views: 1426 - John D. Rockefeller Teaches The Young Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Ken SundheimOwning a business is an uphill battle. The learning curve is steep and the competition is firmly entrenched. Only the strong stand a chance to survive to see their first stress-free, week-long vacation. When a potential client phones in they have their client recommendations, the sales pitch ...
Views: 1426(5 votes) - Know Your Numbers for Solo Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Liz UramKey Performance Indicators, or KPI’s, are quantifiable measures that tell you how your business is doing. The numbers should measure your overall company goals and objectives which is one important element of a business plan. If you don’t know what you are working toward you have no way of ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Best Practices in Workplace Communications - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonCommunication is undoubtedly one of our basic human needs. And it is even taught at Universities as a separate discipline. Aside that there is an irksome sea of books on the topic; there is definite a plethora of all sorts of books. And the internet is full of articles on strategic internal ...
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