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Views: 1422(2 votes) - Five Ways to Use Your Business Plan - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Laura MonzoIt takes guts to defy chaos and predict the future of your business, and yet that's precisely what an entrepreneur does when writing a business plan. Considering it's a written roadmap that can be used at any point in the future to measure whether the business succeeded or failed, most people ...
Views: 1422(6 votes) - Life Changes Can Be Your Choice To Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusHave you reached a point in your life when life is no longer exciting any more? Could it be that you haven't yet planned your retirement and really don't know what your life is going to be like when that time comes about? I remember discussing this subject with some of my friends when I ...
Views: 1421 - Business Continuity Management - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasBusiness Continuity Management is a topic that should be of concern to any organization, whether non-profit or for profit, whether small or large, whether a startup or a well- established and mature business; it is basically an integral component to your Crisis and Risk Management planned ...
Views: 1420 - The Indicator Range of Poker Calculators - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Jackie OlsenA group of popular poker calculators that can calculate poker odds in real time while playing online are known as the Indicator range of poker calculators. In this article, I want to mention some of the main features of these calculators and also talk about each of the main calculators in a bit ...
Views: 1419 - Article Marketing Service - Your Best Shot at Earning Decent Money from Home - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Sean MizeMore and more people are now thinking about making money from home. People I have talked to entertain this idea because they’ve grown tired of the office politics and they no longer find driving everyday to and from their office exciting. Most of them also want to finally have control over their ...
Views: 1418(7 votes) - How To Start A Money Making Website - Easy Websites That Guarantees You Profits Online - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from John MendezMany have asked me, how to start a money making website? They believe it is scary and difficult to do. They could not be far from the truth. The internet business is a superb way for anyone with the basic knowledge of computers to make money. Running your online website will be easy since there ...
Views: 1416 - Converting an Idea to Income Is a Process That Requires Planting and Fertilization, Not Hope and Dreaming - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Converting an Idea to Income Is a Process That Requires Planting and Fertilization, Not Hope and Dreaming Under the category of inexperienced blind hope, a surprising number of people that approach my Consumer Product Development group with a new business idea want us to ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - How Does a New Business Pay for Start Up Expenses? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Lisa MininniWith an estimated 495,000 new businesses starting up each month, new entrepreneurs are searching for financing answers. The key to financing a start-up business is to first understand your business start-up expenses and cash flow cycle. Start-up costs include capital expenditures (hard ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Small Business Marketing: Online Visibility Builds Credibility - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Maria SimoneLately, I have experienced quite a few people finding me personally using Google searches. This has resulted in new business, investor opportunities, speaking engagements, an article being published in Inventors Digest, and most importantly reconnecting with my “long lost” cousin Phil. I hadn’t ...
Views: 1415 - A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready For almost four decades my Consulting firm has worked with entrepreneur’s to design, develop, package, Brand, Market and Sell a vast range of Consumer Products. Our job is ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - The Most Useful Funding Technique for Funding a Business Startup Is the Oldest: Bootstrapping - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Most Useful Funding Technique for Funding a Business Startup Is the Oldest: Bootstrapping My Consumer Product Development and Marketing Consulting firm is approached almost daily by entrepreneurs seeking to launch a new enterprise. For many of these aspiring business ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Make Money Online - Accept Online Credit Card Payments - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Lisa NelsonDeciding how to accept payments online can be confusing? Should you use PayPal? Do you need a shopping cart? How does a merchant account fit into the mix? If you are just starting out and not generating a high volume of income online I recommend you stick with PayPal. It’s low cost, easy to ...
Views: 1413 - Website Content Management System (CMS): A Non-Technical Description - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Dan Parks SydowA website builder is software that enables someone with no computer programming knowledge and no website design skills to be able to create a website with a look and content tailored just for that person. The heart of any website builder is a content management system, or CMS. As a software ...
Views: 1412 - Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Drop Shop Business - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2018 from Kalyna KapurStarting a new business was easy decades back when there was not as much competition as today. Nowadays, there are countless startups that originate every day and some of the gets popularity with the help of their marketing tactics and a strong business plan. But if you are not consistent and ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Chemical Cleaning Of Boilers - To Clean or Not To Clean - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Clifton JenkinsChemical cleaning can play an important role in boiler maintenance. Proper chemical cleaning removes deposits from the inside of boiler tubes which improves the boiler heat rate, reduces tube failures and improves the stability of boiler chemistry. 1. Know When to Clean It is important, ...
Views: 1410 - How to Succeed in Entrepreneurship When You Lack Resources - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from TJ NelsonThe entrepreneur who lacks resources often can’t really explain the reasons why he or she is, in fact, resource poor. It’s actually a “blind spot” for them, and they often attribute their lack of resources to unavoidable events. But the scarcity of resources may only be the “tangible evidence” ...
Views: 1410 - Internet Marketing Tips - How to Improve Your Sales and Profit Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean MizeAs what I’ve promised in the first part of this article series, I’ll talk more about internet marketing tools that you can use to generate more traffic to your website. As you know, this is the key to secure more leads, sales, and profit. Article marketing. When talking about very effective ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - 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: 1408(1 vote) - 5 Questions That Must Be Answered Before Attempting to Fund or Launch Your Consumer Product - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Geoff Ficke5 Questions That Must Be Answered Before Attempting to Fund or Launch Your Consumer Product I am constantly amazed at the naivety of first time entrepreneurs and inventors when it comes to the due diligence they must conduct in order to get their idea, concept or prototype to market. Even ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Leaflet Printing and Leaflet Design - The Future - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2011 from Taylor MannIs the future of leaflet printing and design in trouble or about to open up into a more creative environment where obsession with the technical processes are replaced with the importance of the creative idea. With the business world evolving into a more dynamic and challenging place the need for ...
Views: 1407 - Business Ideas: Urinary Incontinence Practice - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Barbara PhillipsI am frequently asked "what kind of business can I have"? While there are several forms of business, most NPs and PAs choose a clinical practice. And while most chose primary care, more are choosing a niche or specialty practice. One such niche is urinary incontinence (UI) care. A continence ...
Views: 1405 - Farming as a Small Business - Farm and Tractor Safety - A Guide - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Peter MainUnderstanding the safety implications of buying and using a new or a used tractor is an essential element for anyone working either on a farm of any size, any type of small holding or any type of residential land where a small or compact tractor might be used. Agriculture generally is ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - How Long Does It Take To Be Successful? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Beate CheletteYou are asking the million-dollar question. All the blood, sweat, tears, doubts, and tons of time and money—and for what? It took me 13 years to become “an overnight success” but when I finally did, the rewards were extraordinary. The popular TV show Shark Tank gives entrepreneurs the chance ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - When is an Idea an Opportunity? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from CBS PlansHow do we find opportunities from ideas and what separates the two? There are millions of ideas a day but what are these opportunities that can lead to business success? An opportunity is an idea that’s passed the test of planning. It has potential. You can implement it. It is something that can ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Custom-made Promotional stress Balls are Perfect Promotional Item Product Launches - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from harry randhawaIf you or your company is preparing to launch a new product, you can consider how to promote a product custom-shaped stress toys. Everyone loves to squeeze the stress ball. Dependence, it will be pride of place on your client computer and further promote its new product until after the start ...
Views: 1404 - Crowdfunding: The Answer to Your Prayers for Startup Capital - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Lisa Marie ButkiewiczIn every neighborhood there are at least a couple of kids that get the idea to set up a lemonade stand to earn some extra cash. The first obstacle they run up against is where to get the startup capital to purchase the lemons, sugar, ice and plastic cups. It's a fact that dad and mom will help ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - We Show How To Sell Your Domains For TOP Dollar! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonSell Your Domain Names - Top domain buyers WANT to buy new domains NOW! - Businesses in these industries are seeking to purchase new domain names: Telecommunications Finance / Banking / Insurance Automotive Internet & New media / Information Technology Business Services / ...
Views: 1403 - Advice For Running A Business At Home Successfully - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Stavros GeorgiadisA home business enterprise can allow you to make money and adds extra income. You must make sure to turn a profit, and this can be hard. What are the right steps you think it takes to start and run a home-based business that is profitable? This piece addresses several great tips for starting a ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Gladstone Brookes Review - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Paul EvansReading a Gladstone Brookes Review is a great way of discovering how useful they can be. The solicitors who works on a no win - no fee basis have already been able to help thousands of their clients win back compensation from their banks. The problems started for their clients when they were ...
Views: 1402 - New, Best-Selling Internet Marketing Book Features Powerful, Free Online Marketing Strategies For Increased Website Traffic, Visibility and Performance - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Wendy Montes de ocaLooking for an innovative web marketing book? Amazon best-seller, Content Is Cash by Wendy Montes de Oca features proven, free web marketing strategies for total business growth. With the economy as fragile as it’s been for the past few years, business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers and ...
Views: 1402 - IoT Security: Keeping the Things secure - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2018 from Rahul RahejaIt seems that almost every day there is a new story about an IT security issue, whether its data breaches, just-discovered vulnerabilities, or new malware. With IoT becoming increasingly important in daily life and the business world, gathering data and connecting items as diverse as freezers ...
Views: 1401 - 5 Helpful Tips When Hiring Freelance IT Help - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from John ChiltonI recently finished creating my latest website, and since I am a designer, not a coder, I often find the need to seek the services of a freelance IT professional. There are several good sites out there that can easily help you find the help your looking for. There are quality professionals ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Planning for a Successful Java Web App Development - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Ritesh PatilEach scripting dialect has its advantages and disadvantages. As I'm not composing a book here, I'll utilize the ASP display as my dialect of delineation. At the point when working with Java Web App Development, there are a few imperative parameters that the developer needs to toss into the ...
Views: 1400 - Bum Marketing Tips - 5 Powerful Ways to Generate Enormous Traffic - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Sean MizeThere’s no doubt about it – bum marketing or article marketing is your best shot in driving search engine traffic to your website. Here are some effective tips to help you boost that traffic in no time: 1. Start the process by identifying and knowing your target audience. It will become much ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - How to Make Sure Your Products Are Safe for Consumers - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2020 from Lizzie WeakleyWhen you’re a manufacturer, product safety should be one of your highest concerns. Follow these steps to ensure that your products meet industry standards and are worthy of representing your business. Check the Regulations Every manufacturer should be deeply familiar with the regulations ...
Views: 1398 - 5 Easy Tips to Save Money in your Startup - by Submitted on May 26, 2018 from Rahul RahejaStarting out a business is a challenge, make no mistake about that. Even with the smallest idea, you need to study a lot and take a moment to consider your course of action. After all, you are not looking to become another failure statistic. The main reason most startups fail these days have to ...
Views: 1397 - Tips for Starting a Business - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Lisa Moren BrommaEven with the economy as it stands today, a good number of the recently unemployed are trying their hand at their own businesses. Many professionals, unable to land that "dream job" or simply frustrated with the lack of well-paying jobs available are taking the leap, embracing the "I've got ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Are Copiers A Dying Breed? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Resource NationThe term “paperless office” has been thrown around for a while now and some believe would be the wave of the future. Although it hasn’t happened yet, it is slowly coming true. One way your office can make steps in this direction is by purchasing an efficient copier machine or digital copiers ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean MizeSo, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean MizeSo, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean MizeSo, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean MizeSo, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - CASH FLOW – What is That? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonI am sure you have heard the term “Cash is King”. This is true. Those with cash have stronger buying and/or borrowing power than those without it. With today’s lagging economy, many businesses are experiencing negative cash flow. The business owner who has yet to get up close and personal with ...
Views: 1391 - Making Money Online: Introduction to Amazon FBA - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from DK LeeWhat is Amazon FBA? Amazon gives their sellers two different options, you can ship the items to customers yourself or you can have them ship it for you. The latter of the two is Amazon FBA. You will be responsible for sourcing, listing, and shipping to Amazon. That's all folks. You don't have ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Eating for Profit - How Food Impacts Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Anastasia NetriI must confess that I was teaching what I'm about to share before I practiced it myself. As they say, "teach what you need to learn"; that was certainly true for me. I'm pleased now to share this with you from a place of real, bonafide experience. What I'm about to tell you has changed my life ...
Views: 1387(4 votes) - So, Are You Ready To Create Your Own Standalone Wordpress Blog? Then go ahead! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Nikhil DThe first thing you need to do is, choose a domain name and dedicated server hosting for your future blog. Then you can begin with the downloading of wordpress on your server. Download the latest version of the CMS that can support the Indian WordPress. Once you've downloaded the archive of ...
Views: 1387 - How To Overcome The 3 Biggest Digital Marketing Hurdles - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2019 from Faith PatinaDigital marketing has become an essential strategy that most businesses used nowadays especially for small businesses. It is a field where changes are everywhere alongside the challenges. Are you facing a digital marketing challenge right now and looking for ways to overcome it? If so, ...
Views: 1386 - How Franchising Started - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Justin DavisFranchising has become a multi-million business nowadays. However, not enough information is known about this. Franchising has been around more than two thousand years ago. The concept of chain first came out of China circa 200 BC when rickshaw drawers were given routes, which is an early type ...
Views: 1385 - My Camera Biz Stories - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Helen AumannWe review tons of digital goods and we’ve done a thorough and full review on My Digital camera Biz. Go through under for additional info! You can find numerous pros to My Digital camera Biz which include: 1. It can be incredibly effortless to obtain, learn, and comprehend. You don’t will ...
Views: 1385 - ***Tips for better fiction writing - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Adolf AkinTips for better fiction writing It’s important to make your fiction stand out from others, but you also want to make sure you’re covering the basics. Fiction writing can produce great works of art or works of passion. Successful fiction pieces share some of the same qualities that anyone ...
Views: 1384 - Measuring the effectiveness of Pay Per Click - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Mike GlanvilleMeasuring the effectiveness of Pay Per Click Pay per click advertising is fantastic, up to a point. You can save thousands of $$$ by reading this article. Visit our website to get a free PPC calculator. Part of my job as marketing manager is to generate as many sales leads as possible, at ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Words Used to Present Your Business Proposition Must be Carefully Chosen - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Words Used to Present Your Business Proposition Must be Carefully Chosen This week I was forwarded a Business Plan from a Venture Capital principal for whom I perform consulting services. This gentleman had read the elevator pitch for the product and had initial interest in ...
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