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Views: 592(1 vote) - Licensing Your Invention the Easy Way - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Invention ResourceLike most inventors, you have been actively seeking a company to license or purchase your invention. You’ve sent hundreds of letters and brochures about your idea to unresponsive companies to no avail. Why not try a company that wants to hear from you and is actively looking for new inventions! ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - How to turn your passion into a business - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Maureen GharrityI know many people are still out of a job. For various reasons, sometimes it’s poor performance and more often, it is due to job elimination or downsizing. I think it’s hardest when this is beyond our control. We work as hard as we can, for as long as we can, sacrificing other things for the job ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - 5 Tips to choose a Niche for your internet business. - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from ahsan KhanNiche selection is one of the daunting tasks faced by anyone attempting to get started with a web-based existence for making money. There is not a tested and engineered means of choosing the niche, in which you can be positive of getting profits. But don’t get worried, we are going to discuss a ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - How can your Web Design encourage sales? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Claudia WinifredMaking a sound marketing strategy, utilizing your budget efficiently and using resources effectively, what this all is meant for? What is that one objective that connects them all? The answer is simple. They all are meant to increase sales. At the end of the day what matters the most is ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Starting Your Own Company Checklist - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lisa DixonStarting your own company can be both exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. The choices you must make before you even get your idea off the ground are overwhelming if you look at them all together, but a checklist can help to ensure you do not miss any important details on your way ...
Views: 621 - Cedarbrae Calgary Community - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jackie OlsenCedarbrae Calgary community is a full-fledged residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. Location Cedarbrae, Calgary is bounded by Southland Drive to the north, 24 Street W to the East, Anderson Road to the south and the Tsuu T'ina first nation reserve to ...
Views: 1282 - The Difficulties of Opening a Restaurant - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from John LairThere are a lot of people who have dreams of opening their own restaurants. Many have even tried actualizing this dream, but quite a few have failed. Opening and running a restaurant is not easy. There are several challenges that one must surpass before succeeding in ...
Views: 1700 - How Lending Can Help Start A Business - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from John LairStarting a business is challenging when there is not enough capital available. For a good business plan to materialize, appropriate financing must be provided, employed and handled. Many financial institutions offer readily available starting funds, which can be borrowed under easy and ...
Views: 676 - Creating a Successful Online Marketing Strategy for a Small Company - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Ann-Marie StephensHere is the key to effective online marketing plan development, and really, Internet marketing for Small Business. Now that the curtains have fallen on 2010, and we are just upon the end of Q1 of 2011, it's time to take a good hard look at our key decisions and consequences of those decisions ...
Views: 703 - Get Clear and Attract More Clients! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelMany gifted healers ache to bring their gifts to the world, but then find themselves stuck when it comes to marketing those gifts. In coaching these dedicated, spiritual entrepreneurs, it is clear to me that their marketing challenges occur because they are unclear about one of the ...
Views: 1270 - Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from marion belgaAs citizens of the country we are born from, it is our responsibility to obey the laws of our country. It is likewise our responsibility to help our neighbors whenever they need help. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to vote during election time. We respect human dignity whether the ...
Views: 14770 - Brochure Design And Its Budget - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Claudia WinifredProducts that fulfil needs of their customers and provide greater value than its competitors are able to gather massive response from their target market. This surely is the core of success but in today’s economic situation, a customer has such enormous choices available that he/she only goes ...
Views: 1021 - Evaluating A Logo Design Company - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Claudia WinifredThe story of business world has taken many turns due to technology incorporation and increasing competition. This competition now requires high degree of marketing or advertisement in order to make the survival of organizations easier and faster. Designing an inimitable logo for your business is ...
Views: 862 - How to Deal with a Slow PC - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Britney CavazosWhen your personal computer is not living up to the speed expectations then it can be a pretty harrowing experience. You will end up feeling irritable and might not be able to complete the tasks that you have started. In order to get round this problem there are a series of tips that you might ...
Views: 537 - Starting a Business like accept a Challenge - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Business BankingYou have chosen to read this article, which means you are thinking of putting your ship out to sea, of starting a business of your own. Besides the sheer joy of launching your venture there are fears and concerns about whether everything will work out. And if you do not have any concerns, you ...
Views: 1036 - Start your own Small Businesses for Supplemental Income - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Cooper EllingStarting a business that is designed to provide you with 100% of your income stream can be a daunting task. It takes a lot of effort, work and financial investment to get a new venture up and running. For many people, this may be near impossible. Between the your current job that provides a ...
Views: 1219 - Small Business Access to Alternative Financing - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonThe business owner seeking capital is finding it a challenge to access capital through traditional markets, specifically the banks. Accessing capital for expansion or survival is crucial. Where are these individuals to go if their banks are not lending? This is where non-traditional capital ...
Views: 927 - Business Loan Fundamentals: What Small Business Owners Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonAccessing capital for your business can be a daunting task. If you are a start-up business owner, this is even more so. Small business owners who are considering accessing capital are sometimes not sure what to do or where to go. This is understandable. The news media showcases small ...
Views: 871 - Business Success Tips: 6 Decision Making Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonThere are many traits of successful entrepreneurs -- decisiveness is one of them. Nothing is more powerful than making conscious choices that shape your life's path and also reflect your priorities and what you value most. But the challenge at times is figuring out how to make sound ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Five Mistakes Entrepreneurs Starting Out - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Ken SundheimBelow-Market Pricing Many first-time entrepreneurs are looking for any and every way to become competitive. Some think they will get a competitive advantage by lowering their prices below market rate. However, what many entrepreneurs fail to see is that most potential customers know ...
Views: 1084(2 votes) - Why the Self Employed Value Income Protection - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from rupert brightWhen people strike it out on their own to start their own business, many are not initially focused on the protection gap that results after leaving paid employment. Many employers have sick-pay entitlements but that would be lost for those moving into self-employment, along with any group ...
Views: 720 - Vital Essentials to Ensure Guests Comfortable Hotel Stay - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Hamad SubhaniEvery hotel and resort wants to keep their customers happy and satisfied so that they get repeated visits from them and in addition can recommend them to their family or friends. All members and employees of the hotel staff work hard towards giving their customers a memorable stay and pleasant ...
Views: 729 - Keys to Business Success: Why Your New Business Won't Profit and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonI think we all remember the phrase, "If you build it, they will come" from the popular movie, Field of Dreams. However when it comes to business start up, there is a very different story to tell. It's one thing to start a business, it's another to sustain overtime. I recently read a blog post ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Features Of Samsung Business Telephone Systems - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Jackie OlsenWhen you are installing Samsung business telephone systems, you will need telecom experts to do the installation. A telephone system is very important for any organization. Small businesses as well as big businesses have telephone systems that help in internal and external ...
Views: 720 - What Benefits can you earn from your web design? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Claudia WinifredSuccess of your business lies in the fact that you know your tools and their utilization. The way you use any tool for promoting or establishing your business determines its effectiveness. Web design can bring you tremendous profit only if it is professionally designed and used. It is a fact ...
Views: 705 - What are the things to Avoid in your Web Design? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Claudia WinifredTo achieve excellence in anything, one shouldn’t only keep the dos in mind but don’ts are important as well. You know how to create a website. You even have an idea of what should be included into it but have you ever thought about things that shouldn’t be made a part of your website? There ...
Views: 733 - Are You Waiting for the Right Time to Start a Business? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jayne KoppAre you waiting for the right time to start a business? If so, you might be waiting for a very long time… or worse… the tomorrow you’ve been waiting for, may never come! The problem is there are always things that crop up in life and keep us busy. Having said that, most of us are busy ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - How To Increase Traffic To Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalIf you are looking to increase traffic to your website you need to take care of more than mere website design. A city may have a number of florists who operate websites but only a select few really get the bulk of their orders online. Wonder why that is? It is because they do more than just put ...
Views: 1298 - Two Truths to Market Your Small Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ken Sundheim1. Real ethics are an absolute necessity. In today's work environment, there is a sense that a person should do anything it takes to close a sale. With this mentality, ethical lines are often blurred by desperation to make a sale, and many are willing to offer anything and everything ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - Start-Up Coaches - 4 Steps to Successful Transition into Self-Employment - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Erika KalmarHow to successfully transit from employment into self-employment? This is one of those questions that some new coaches do not forge a strategy about. What they do is simply to make a decision and cut all ties from one day to the other, going into this self-employment adventure with boosted ...
Views: 1151 - Restaurant Interior Design Ideas and Gallery - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to restaurant interior design ideas, you know how having or lack of having a great theme for your restaurant can affect your business very much. It simply boils down to the fact that the environment we are in while eating, affects our mood and even our impression on the taste of ...
Views: 2429 - 29 Ways to Make Money Online for Free - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jinger JarrettAlthough there are about as many ways to make money online as there are people, I honestly believe that there are really only four: your own products, someone else's, MLM, and services. You combine these products with various marketing techniques, and you have a business. Below are some of the ...
Views: 2310 - Article Writing for Profit - Make More Sales by Sharing Your Expertise - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Sean MizeDid you know that you can really make more sales and make more money in the online arena by sharing a slice of your expertise through article writing? Let me explain how. The first step to getting your prospects to purchase your products and services is to get them to visit your website. In ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Top ten ways to streamline your business in 2011 - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from rupert brightGiven the tough and critical economic and political conditions of the world today, people are left with no other option than streamlining their business in order to cut down on their costs and generate significant levels of income and opportunities in the long term. Make sure to read the ...
Views: 808(3 votes) - Steps to Starting a Small Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen most of us think about starting a small business, we think it is a fairly straightforward process. We believe that we go from idea to business in a blur of activity, and that we suddenly wake up owning our own company. That is not strictly true however, and no matter what type of business ...
Views: 1018 - 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: 1319 - Article Marketing for Coaches - The Best Way to Promote Your Services Online - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Sean MizeIf you’re reading this article, I guess it’s safe for me to assume that you’re one of those people who are currently offering coaching services in the online arena. If that’s the case, I am sure that just like any other internet marketer, you’re also looking forward to attracting more potential ...
Views: 1185 - What should your brochure Design Focus on? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Claudia WinifredBusiness today is all about marketing, promotion and advertising. There is no doubt that each and every segment of the business including finances, manufacturing and human resource are all important and have major contribution in the success of a business but what leads them all from front is ...
Views: 876 - Selecting the best Logo Design Package - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Claudia WinifredYou are blessed enough to run your business and you wish to put in all your efforts in order to succeed. One should emphasize more on utilizing the resources appropriately rather than utilizing them completely. In every domain of life, there are always present certain formulas that are not only ...
Views: 708 - Article Marketing for Targeted Traffic - Easy Steps to Send Interested Parties to Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Sean MizeKnowing how to send targeted traffic to your website is one of the basics of internet marketing. As the number of your sales depend on the amount of traffic you attract, it’s important that you get as many people as possible to pay you a visit. Carefully choosing the traffic-generating tools to ...
Views: 1065 - How to Create Websites That Sell - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Denise GriffittsYour business website is essentially your storefront, business card and most significant marketing piece all rolled into one. How it affects your visitors and customers is critical to your success. Provide a memorable experience and customers are sure to return time and time again. And above ...
Views: 1132 - Find Your Niche Market Through Lead Generation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Matt HallaranFinding your niche is the first step to doing successful marketing. Unless you know your target market, you will not be able to direct your campaigns properly. Today, lead generation adopts the power of the internet; thus making it so much easier for you to define the demographics. But how can ...
Views: 1361 - Article Writing Tips - How to Write the Best Web Articles - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Sean MizeTruth be told; writing and distributing amazing articles is your best shot at making huge waves in the online arena. It is through this that you can showcase your in-depth knowledge in your field which you desperate need to do in order to earn the trust and respect of your prospects. Article ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Article Marketing - Consistency Is the Real Key to Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Sean MizeEveryday, hundreds and thousands of internet marketers are looking for ways on how they can get more out of their article marketing campaign. They want more traffic, more online exposure, better page ranking, stronger online presence, and expert status in their chosen niche. If you’re one of ...
Views: 1075 - For The Foreclosure Investor, Are Short Sales Worth The Hassle? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Svein GroemI have been asked many times why I like working short sale transactions. My answer to this question is easy: It is the easiest of the real estate models to set-up and duplicate (local and out of area) and it requires no money of your own or maybe no private money. Done correctly, you do not ...
Views: 823(7 votes) - If You Map Out Your Sales Process, You WILL Make More Money! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jason BrettImagine how easy getting new clients could be, knowing exactly what must be done & said… Before I get into this power process remember that the authors here invest hours into producing these articles. SOOO if at the end of this article you find yourself saying, "hey, that Jason guy is ...
Views: 1367 - Making Autoresponders Work For You - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAn autoresponder is an automated message sent in response to either an email or a web form inquiry. It can be something as simple as “Thanks for contacting us!” to a series of ten or more emails sent at specific, pre-determined intervals. At a very basic level, you set up the response in an ...
Views: 1150 - Why Do Short Sales Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Svein GroemAs a foreclosure investor working short sales, you've probably had some deals blow up in your face (I have). There are numerous reasons why short sale transactions can fail-even with all of your hard work and diligence. Sometimes the deal blows up and it is our fault, and other times it is not. ...
Views: 1099 - USE THE INTERNET TO HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: USE THE INTERNET TO HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Internet Marketing, Internet, WWW, Trends, Inspiration, Empowerment, "Entrepreneurship", Business Vision Web Site: https://www.xinxii.com/asresults.php?s4=craig+lock&sid=1 The submitter's ...
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