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Views: 1321 - Article Submission Tips - A Simple Guide for New Article Marketers - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Sean MizeArticle marketing is a 2-part process. In this article, I wish to discuss the second part which is distributing the articles to directories. In here, I’ll give you a step-by-step guide to make sure that your articles will be accepted by reputable and most popular directories. 1. First step ...
Views: 1320(2 votes) - Offline Marketing for Ecommerce Stores - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Ratoon StoresOnline webstores have dramatically changed the way the brand reach to the consumers. Ecommerce stores have ample benefits as an alternative to physical store, but still it lacks the personal touch. Online and Offline marketing, both are essential for keeping an ecommerce online store running ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - 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: 1320 - Sourcing and Defining Volume Pricing Is an Absolute Must for Aspiring Consumer Product Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Sourcing and Defining Volume Pricing Is an Absolute Must for Aspiring Consumer Product Entrepreneurs I have been mentoring a young female entrepreneur for several months. She is not a client of my Consumer Product Branding and Marketing Consulting firm. This earnest lady ...
Views: 1320(2 votes) - Is your business premises fire safe? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Nick BamiThe law regarding Fire Safety in the UK has changed. On 1st October 2006 the Regulatory reform (Fire & safety) order, came into force. All existing fire legislation will be repealed including the Fire Precautions Act 1971, Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997/99, Management of Health & ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Give Your Small Business Start Up a Drastic Increase In The Chance of Succeeding - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardThe first step you need to take in researching your new business is to decide on the type of business or businesses you are most suited to and would be most successful in. Before establishing a business, consider whether or not your product or service meets the needs of your target market. ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - Insider Tips for Running a Successful Startup Company - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonDuring these economic times, when the unemployment rates are too high people opt for starting and running a small business, for various different reasons. Running a small business can be a profitable and successful endeavor. But you need appropriate skills and ideas to make it one, without which ...
Views: 1317 - Internet Marketing Career - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Anita BigginsInternet marketing is becoming more popular because of the accessibility of the Internet. Each day more people are spending more time and money on the Internet. Often times Internet Marketing is seen as a pyramid scheme. Many sales representatives make claims that it is very simple to make money ...
Views: 1317 - The Best Kept Secret Factor to Closing A Sale - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Lisa MininniIt is said that we are all selling something. We may be selling an idea, a product, or a service. The question is: What are the underlying factors causing people to buy? This is where a lot of people will point to a host of tools and fancy techniques. Yet, there is an easy almost simplistic ...
Views: 1317 - Tips for Setting up a Launderette Business - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Mark GreenAre you thinking of starting up your own launderette business? As long as people continue to rent properties without washers and dryers, there will be a need for launderettes. They are places where people can go to get their clothing clean and a launderette business could be lucrative for an ...
Views: 1317 - How to Use a Copy of a Business Plan For Guidance - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Eric PowersA copy of a successful business plan can be a helpful resource as you try to better understand how to create your own. Follow the following guidelines to make sure you use this resource as you should. Check the Source Begin by making sure that you can trust the source of this business ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Internet Marketing Training For Home Based Business Owners (Newbies) - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouHow To Set Up and Start Operating a Home Based Business I remember myself anticipating to having my first website ready when I first started, as if when I would have it ready, my business would become internationally known at a blink of an eye! Being Enthusiastic is essential... Another ...
Views: 1316(5 votes) - 3 Misconceptions About Niche and How To Reframe Them - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from ling wongThe common perception of “niche” lacks the fluidity and adaptability essential for long-term fulfillment through business. With the premise of niche being an anchor to our community through our business, let’s reframe our perception of “niching” from some disconnected marketing exercise to a ...
Views: 1315 - Seven Tips for Building Your Business with Business Cards - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Jaynine HowardOctober 10-16 is Build Your Business with Business Cards Week. Business cards are one the most inexpensive ways to promote your business. But, if you go cheap it can also hurt your business. Let’s take this time to review what is on your business card and the quality of the card. Go ahead pull ...
Views: 1315 - Changing Direction without Losing Your Mind or Your Money - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Are you considering a career change? Are you thinking you’d like to be self employed but don’t know where to start? Each of you may be in different stages in the change game. Let me describe the possible stages you may be in right now and what to do right now, right where you are. Wherever ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Begin Creating Success By Focusing On What You Can Control - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Jean L. SerioIf the world around you seems spinning out of control, things totally out of your hands, remember this: Start focusing on what you can control. And eventually your life and business will begin to level off. That in mind, your mantra should be focus, focus, focus. Best selling author, Christine ...
Views: 1313 - How to Start Your Own Business in 5 Days or Less! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Daya Devi-DoolinDay 1 - Today. Decide what type of business you wish to have, one that you are an expert at. You may be an expert at discovering why people's homes are actually killing them. You may be good at discovering the cause of their children's allergies due to dust mites or chemicals that are non-eco ...
Views: 1313 - Setting up your business without tears - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Ade AdenekanHaving been in salaried employment without making any headway both morally and financially for quite some time do you think it is high time you set up your own business without tears but do not know how to go about it? Have you been nursing some kind of idea but without any iota of knowledge ...
Views: 1313 - The Importance Of Owning Your Own Toll Free Vanity Number - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Williams BistlineWhen contemplating toll free vanity numbers, it is not hard to understand why many companies find them to be important. To do so, simply remember all the commercials that direct you to their contact number, which happens to spell out their company identify or product. This is a very common ...
Views: 1313 - Three Tactics to Build a Profitable Opt-In List - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Carma SpenceTo have a successful business, you really need to have a responsive, loyal list of prospects and clients. This is called an "opt-in" list -- a list of people who have given you permission to send them your marketing messages. But how do you build this list? There are plenty of ways, but these ...
Views: 1311(2 votes) - Importance of POS and Tips on How To Start Your Service Business - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Kirsten GrossStarting a business can be a very difficult thing in today's environment but there are some things that can be done to make sure that it is as successful as possible. One of the more important things that you should do, although it is one that is frequently overlooked by many people until after ...
Views: 1309 - Machine Embroidery Designs Enhance Wearables & Crafts - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Kim ChristophersonHas the machine embroidery bug bitten you yet? Do you want to get into machine embroidery, but just don’t know where to start? Do you wonder if the investment is worth it? About four years ago, I purchased my first embroidery machine, and I have been hooked to the art ever since. ...
Views: 1309 - Strategic Alliances, Partnerships and Collaboration In Business - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Charmaine HammondAs entrepreneurs (and especially those in small businesses) the roads in business can sometimes be somewhat lonely and isolating. One solution is to consider working in partnership or collaboration with other businesses and colleagues to provide a service. Being a collaborator vs. competitor ...
Views: 1309 - A Simple Business Card Strategy Guaranteed To Turn It Into A Customer Generating Machine - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from William SimmonsIt doesn't matter what profession you are in - most business owners know that once they hand out their business card one of three things happens: 1. They are either put in a wallet or hand-bag and looked at once to check the time of the appointment. 2. Used as a tooth pick or a roach for ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Article Marketing Tips - Quantity and Quality are the Keys to Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Sean MizeEvery day, I get emails from different people asking me for article marketing tips. Some of them are growing tired and impatient of not getting their desired results even after several weeks of writing and distributing articles online. Are you one of them? Then, these tips are for ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Crucial Points You Should Know About Forming a Limited Company - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Kalyna KapurToday, running a business is not as easy as it seems to be. On the one hand, where you need to take care of your employees, alongside, you also need to heed the business growth. In the process to set up a company, company registration is one of the crucial phases to increase your business ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - How to Ensure Your Business is Running Smoothly - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Sarah StamosAlthough there are many things that need to be considered when you own a business, one of the common problems that occurs across the board is being able to handle documents properly. It is not only necessary for you to come up with a proper document management system, you also need to make sure ...
Views: 1306 - Your USP in 2019: redefining it & Rethinking it - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2019 from Spiros TsaltasRethinking and Redefinig your USP By Spiros Tsaltas This article is a combination two lectures that I gave a few weeks ago: one for the Hult Prize at the U. of Ghana and one at the Sogakope Startup Day (an event co-sponsored by HIREghana). What is a USP? Allow me to start with a ...
Views: 1306 - Benefits Of Getting A Virtual Address For New Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Ewen ChiaMany small and medium enterprises as well as large corporations are starting to use a virtual address for their businesses. This is a good start for entrepreneurs who are starting out. What is a virtual address? It is pretty much just renting an office address to use as a business address. This ...
Views: 1305 - Brainstorming your Start-up Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Helen WallisChoosing the right start-up idea will be a huge factor in the long term success of your business. It needs to not just be a good idea but also one which fits your goals and lifestyle. Sometimes people put the cart before the horse when they start out in business and plan where they want to be ...
Views: 1305 - Financing Your Day Care Business - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Fiona LohrenzMany people nurture a dream that they would like to open a daycare center. Some of these individuals may work in a day care center and believe they could do a better job with the added benefit of becoming self employed. There are many who are stay at home parents and wish to supplement ...
Views: 1305 - 4 Best Selected Wordpress Forum Plug-ins - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Melody PriscilaWhat if you want a forum on your blog? Well there are plenty of open source forum systems available. A forum is a great way to facilitate the many-to-many conversations within a community that a blog cannot address. A well designed WordPress forum plugin effectively helps drive fresh new content ...
Views: 1303 - 9 Easy ways to Promote your Business Online for free - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2019 from Jimish ShahHaving a good business product or service, ready at the disposal of your consumer is the backbone of a business. But the front end of the business involves making people aware of your amazing products or services. Previously this was possible using traditional media only, but now the internet ...
Views: 1303 - Since you are going to be home, would you... - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Judy McKayPitfalls home-based workers face every day. Whether by choice or circumstance you now work from home. Fantastic! You have heard about the advantages of working in your pajamas, no more rush-hour traffic to contend with or parking places to find. Instead of leaving home and “going to work” ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Beware the clients who want to "think outside the box” - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Joey BarkerMost of them...don't. Particularly the ones who make this claim right out of the gate. In reality, the vast majority of business owners and executives want to do the same things in their box, with better results. An even worse scenario, they want to pull their already clutter-bound, ...
Views: 1302 - A Startup Guide to Quickly Start Your Hosting Business - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2019 from Karen ColeThe ever-changing web hosting market is constantly offering new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs to start up their own web hosting business; however it can all be very overwhelming especially if you’re new to the industry. The web hosting market can be very profitable but proper ...
Views: 1300 - How to Avoid Failure By Starting Your Small Business from Home - by Submitted on May 12, 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. Often it’s due to lack of funds or personal commitment, or just the fear of failing. And although it’s true that only about ten ...
Views: 1300 - Opening a Restaurant - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Nina VaccaroIf you are considering starting a restaurant, it is very important for you to think about the following information before you do so. After all, there is things that you can do which will help increase your chances of becoming successful and they are something that all of us are striving for in ...
Views: 1300 - The Makings of A Great Telemarketer - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Belinda SummersThe goal of any telemarketer would be to increase the amount of sales that they can achieve in a single day. Direct selling is defined as the marketing and selling of goods directly to consumers where business transactions are made away from a fixed retail location. It can also be defined as ...
Views: 1300 - Online business with no money - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Stavros GeorgiadisIs it possible to succeed in online business when you have no money?Have you ever been swept up in a difficulty like this? It’s a typical enough problem but many people refuse to think about it at all, because they don't want to have to make a decision. Some people just worry and worry, without ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - What is IoT ? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Shahiba KabeelThe Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of things (physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators) connected through internet which enables these things to exchange data. This creates opportunities for more direct ...
Views: 1298 - 10 Steps to Start Working From Home More Easily and Enjoy What You Do - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from Michaela Sibanda1. Take time out to imagine the possibilities. Remember when you were a kid and mom, dad, teachers and other adults would tell you to get your head out of the clouds? It was spoken to you so much, you stopped dreaming and you got a 9 to 5 or 8 to late job that didn?t feed your soul. You forgot ...
Views: 1297(9 votes) - How-to make your organization sexier - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasWe have all witnessed a tremendous change in the way organizations are changing forms/ structures and in the ways people everywhere use all sorts of technology to complete their assigned daily tasks. And these trends will keep going on; afterall who can stop evolution, even in business ...
Views: 1297 - 5 Legal Steps for Starting Up Your Company - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from James BurbankThere are approximately 320 startups launched for every 100.000 adults in the United States on a monthly basis, according to Forbes. That equates to more than 540.000 new companies every month. Furthermore, entrepreneurial companies have added more than 40 million jobs to the United States ...
Views: 1296 - Beginners guide to blogging - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Niall MckenzieI can certainly attest to the power of blogging from my personal experiences over the past 3 years. We’ll save some of those stories for future posts, but today I’d like to tackle some basic blogging rules for Divas. These specific rules are for those who actually blog for a purpose and ...
Views: 1296 - Joint Ventures and How They Can Help Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you are a small business owner, then you have probably had to pass up a fantastic opportunity or two because you lacked a particular skill, or simply the capacity to undertake the project. The good news is that there is an alternative – entering into a joint venture with another company. ...
Views: 1296 - Niche Affiliate Marketing Tips On Increasing Traffic - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from jossef salmanNiche affiliate marketing is the easiest fastest way to generate an income with your own website. You can however promote affiliate programs without a website but it will be hard and expensive, but with your own "even one page" website or blog you will be able to effectively promote more ...
Views: 1296 - "Marketing Automation" Blindspots to Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from ling wongBe honest... Have you been sucked into the rabbit hole of “marketing automation” confusion and the promise of “passive income” when you’ve all the ducks lined up in some distant future, yet got derailed from focusing on what truly matter to you and your business right here right now? Have ...
Views: 1295 - Drop the Dreams and Establish Solid Goals and Plans In Order to Succeed in Start-up Business - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Drop the Dreams and Establish Solid Goals and Plans In Order to Succeed in Start-up Business Recently I watched a television show which featured Inventions, Small Business Start-ups and Entrepreneurship as central program topics. A panel of experts reviewed product ...
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