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Views: 749 - Breaking the Barriers of Customer Service Support - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Belinda SummersWhen some states loosened their trade laws, globalization spread like wildfire. Multinational companies expand their investments to foreign countries. Employment skyrocketed and so were the infrastructures, technology and inflation. Global market has created a great evolution in the import and ...
Views: 774 - Article Marketing Secrets – 5 Simple Tips to Get on Top - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Sean MizeDoing article marketing is relatively easy. All you need to do is write (or buy) articles and distribute them to article directories. But succeeding in this endeavor is quite another thing. Getting on top of this game can be difficult considering the number of people that you’re going up ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Generating Hot Leads Through Effective Cold-Calling - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Belinda SummersMeeting a total stranger by way of phone call isn't a gospel for the customers. Making them reveal their personal information like email and fax number is too much for them. And stealing a vial of their time for that conversation will make their temper boils. Truly, it takes a stroke of luck and ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - The New Hope: Telemarketing - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Belinda SummersSome people might wonder just where exactly telemarketing became the new hope. After all, it’s been labeled as the biggest intrusion in the lives of private individuals. It’s been the foremost in marketing tactics that have never failed to earn the ire of many people who were unceremoniously ...
Views: 734 - Advantages of Appointment Setting - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Belinda SummersBusiness appointment setting basically means that a representative from your company would set up meetings by fixing a set time and date to meet with your prospect clients or leads. For sales, setting up appointments to qualify them as leads and suitable clients for your company is by far one of ...
Views: 3696 - Article Marketing for Coaches – 4 Simple Ways to Attract Your Target Market - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Sean MizePeople offering coaching services are now taking their business online as this is one effective way in reaching wider market. If you’re one of them, let me just tell you that one of the best ways to attract those people who might need what you offer is through article marketing. This is the ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Questions raised by business angel investors - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Jacklin JonseBusiness angel investors are fairly new entities in India and the process they follow while deciding upon which individual to award the funds is also unclear to most. The method involves working with clear objectives that decision regarding the allotment of the amount is dependant upon whether ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - How to Set Your High Ticket Coaching Programs Apart From the Rest - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Sean MizeI often get clients who are asking for my assistance in setting their coaching programs apart from the rest. These people understand that it’s crucial that they make their programs stand out from the crowd otherwise, they will not make decent sales. Do you want to know my answer to this ...
Views: 981 - How to Double Your High Ticket Coaching Sales in a Month - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Sean MizeDid you know that you can possibly double your high ticket coaching sales in just 30 days? Of course, this will require doubling the effort you put into your internet marketing campaign. Here’s what you need to do to make great things happen: 1. Start by improving your website. What you can do ...
Views: 960(2 votes) - Think BIG When Setting Business Goals - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Diana SamalotIf you are considering starting up a new business venture in the near future, or currently own an established business, it is likely that you may be unsure as to what the next steps are in order to take your business further. When it comes to owning your own business, it is vital that you make ...
Views: 1040 - Technology In Your Pocket - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from CBS PlansToday's entrepreneur is much different from those of the past. Years ago an entrepreneur worked tirelessly on seemingly endless tasks such as ledger books and inventory. Today's entrepreneur is all about efficiency and technology. Why count inventory when we have barcode scanners, why keep ...
Views: 728(7 votes) - How to Create and Promote $10,000 Phone Coaching Program - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Sean MizePhone coaching programs are some of the most in-demand information based products in the online arena today. This is because they offer absolute convenience to clients. These people do not need to dress up and travel to learn from experts. They can just wait for their phones to ring. If you’re ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - How To Develop Your Business Plan For Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Jared T.Almost everyone wants to earn a name in the real estate world plus it's still among the thriving ventures which is known to be lucrative and is making earnings to the people who may have earned their mark on this venture. There could be a whole lot of challenge before you can actually claim that ...
Views: 859(4 votes) - Tips for Starting your Home-Based Service Business - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Denise GriffittsThe current trend is towards more home-based businesses. They require lower overhead and startup money making them easier for entrepreneurs with limited funds. If you are thinking about starting a home-based service business, here are a few tips for getting started on the right foot. What is ...
Views: 1120(3 votes) - Income Tax Rebate Tips: Some Beneficial Tips!! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Jackson MarkDo you know what income tax means and how much income tax you are paying? There are lots of things that one must be aware of. The tax which is charged on the incomes of person or corporations is known as income tax. A person must be aware how much income tax is charged on his income. He can save ...
Views: 770 - How to Design and Promote $15,000 Face-to-Face Coaching Programs - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Sean MizePeople who are taking advantage of high ticket coaching programs have different preferences when it comes to coaching mediums. While others prefer phone, there are those who simply love face-to-face sessions. If you’re serving this type of market, you need to give in to their demands. This is ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Target Your Audience - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessAs you sit down to write an article you need to ask yourself who is going to be reading this and how can I help them? As I have mentioned in several of my articles the trick is not to create something with the intent to “make” it go viral. The trick is to create a blog that contains valuable ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Key Places for Your Vending Machine Business - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Anne CarterThe service offered by vending machines perfectly goes along with the fast-paced life that people have nowadays. No need to waste your precious time in long queues to get your daily cup of nicely brewed coffee, or go to the nearest convenience store just to grab a much needed sugar fix; with ...
Views: 592 - Franchise vs Start-Up's - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from CBS PlansHere at Coastal Business Strategies, we have several customers who face the decision to start a business using a franchise or to pursue their own business venture with a start-up. There are pros and cons of each with several discussions on the Internet that weigh in on the subject of which is ...
Views: 1063(3 votes) - How to Increase the Tag Prices of Your High Ticket Consulting - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Sean MizeThe real purpose of building and running any type of business whether in the online or offline arena is to generate as much profits as possible. There are so many ways to make this happen. You can increase your sales, avoid spending too much on your advertising campaign, and avoid unnecessary ...
Views: 783 - How to Increase the Tag Prices of Your High Ticket Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Sean MizeI am very surprised to know that there are people out there who are offering comprehensive coaching programs and are charging less than what they’re supposed to. I worked with a client in the past who used to sell $500 phone coaching programs when he can charge as much as $5,000. You see, some ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - 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: 1369 - How To Start A Very Profitable Funny Pages Newspaper Business - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Greg BakerHere is a business that has remarkable profit potential with only a part time effort. Requiring no start up costs, you will find everything you need in this article to start, maintain, and make a success of this business. Read on! THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF A FUNNY PAGES NEWSPAPER BUSINESS You ...
Views: 3815(7 votes) - How to Get Started in High Ticket Consulting - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Sean MizePeople these days understand that they need to learn so many things in order to succeed in life. For example, a business owner must know how to properly run his business. He must be equipped with in-depth knowledge on how to boost his sales, how to manage his people, how to outdo his ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - 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: 1278 - How to Sell High Ticket Coaching In 4 Quick Steps - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Sean MizeOne of the reasons why people are not making enough money from their high ticket coaching programs is that they’re clueless as to how they can get people to take advantage of their offerings. If you’re having the same problem, let me teach you how you can make your offerings easily fly off from ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Establishing an Online Business Development Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIf you have any aspirations of earning an income online you will need to establish a business development strategy. The reasons are simple, your business venture will have to have a product or service, a way to promote it to the public and a plan to make improvements as needed. In this way your ...
Views: 767 - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant Can Save You Money and Get the Job Done! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyA Human Resources department plays a very important part in all organizations yet it is the first department to be cut when times are tight. So how does a department keep functioning (it is important that it DOES keep functioning) while saving money - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant. A ...
Views: 1187(3 votes) - How to Become One of Highest Paid Online Consultants - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Sean MizeMore and more people are becoming millionaires by simply offering high ticket consulting in the online arena. These people do not need to bore themselves with 9am-5pm job and they get to work from home. If this career sounds enticing to you, I can help you become one of these people. Here’s what ...
Views: 3712(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Discovering Online Success - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAlthough there are many paths you can take to achieving online success one thing is always certain, the first steps are yours to take. Working online has allow many to realize riches they would have never thought possible otherwise due in part to much lower start up costs. However, starting an ...
Views: 693 - Uncovering Online Business Opportunities - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOnline business opportunities come in all shapes and sizes ranging from affiliate marketing and business blogging to membership sites. All of these opportunities offer the legitimate promise of financial success and all require at the very least an investment of your time and effort. The best ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Starting an Internet Business - What to Expect - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen starting an internet business it is common for your enthusiasm and energy levels both to be sky high. The excitement and anticipation of achieving financial independence with your new business venture is understandable and justified. In fact this energy will be needed, especially in the ...
Views: 671 - How To Pick A Small Business Business Accounting Program For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Chris R. KellerPicking the small business accounting software you will use for your business can be a big decision. Once you select a software program it can be very difficult and costly to switch systems later if you are unhappy with your selection. That is why it is a good idea to thoroughly review all of ...
Views: 1116(3 votes) - Ten Tips on How to Start a Concierge Business - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. Giovanni1. Do a business plan. It really doesn't matter how short or long it is, nor does it have to be fancy with colored charts. However, you really should do one so that you know where you are going, what you are doing and how you're going to get there. 2. Get some business liability insurance! ...
Views: 2296 - Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniTaking chances. That seems to be the theme of the week. Taking chances... Taking the chance that hiring you will be the perfect solution. Taking the chance that investing in your company will be a wise investment. Taking the chance that starting up a company of your own will ...
Views: 4909(3 votes) - Outsourcing Your Headache - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from CBS PlansStarting your own business is a dream of many people. The idea of being your own boss, working your own hours, making decisions and being the captain of your own destiny has almost a fairy tail appearance, but along with the perks comes downfalls as well. As an entrepreneur and a small business ...
Views: 786(5 votes) - Questions Entrepreneurs Should Be Asking the Investor - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from CBS PlansNot only do entrepreneurs need to be able to answer questions for prospective investors, they need to be able to ask questions to investors in search for the right fit. Some of the basic questions that entrepreneurs ask are: • Tell us what you think of our strategy, how we size up the ...
Views: 741(6 votes) - Are You Thinking Of Starting A Home Business? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Dan CavalliStarting a home business can be an exciting and harrowing time for you. Do not lose faith in yourself. The first few months or years can be tough. It will take time to get all of your affairs in order to take the plunge of starting a home business, but if you are hardworking enough you can ...
Views: 911(3 votes) - Top 10 Reasons To Build A Website Rather Than A Blog - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jack TaggertyThe internet is a global market Today, it cannot be denied that almost everything is dependent on the internet. Conventionally, the internet is used as an information source solely. In fact, the primary items that were established in the internet were dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - The Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Diana SamalotSocial media is a phenomenon that seemed to overtake us overnight. Many hard-core, died in the wool marketers simply sat and scratched their heads as the wave approached. Some of them are still scratching away. Yet social media is just exploiting the core element of the Internet -- connectivity. ...
Views: 3263(3 votes) - High-Tech Email Marketing - Your Formula for Success - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Travis GreenLeeConventional marketing techniques such as ad campaigns and promotions are certainly quite effective, but since they can easily cost you a fortune, it’s recommended that you try other low-cost yet highly effective options that might be available. Now, there are many such options available, but if ...
Views: 716(2 votes) - 5 Tips for Online Success in Business - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAchieving online success in any business venture requires certain discipline and patience amongst other things. In fact most successful online businesses have identified that attention must also be given to certain areas outside the immediate realm of sales and marketing for business success to ...
Views: 750 - 10 Ways to Escalate Your Online Presence - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Terri SeymourYou have decided to start an online business. You have a website ready to go but now you have no idea what to do next. Businesses do not become successful overnight, even on the internet. It takes time, work, commitment, perseverance, dedication and belief in yourself and your products. ...
Views: 998 - 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: 1420(1 vote) - Business Directories – The Key to the Business World - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from N K SinghBusiness directories are print media or at times websites which preserves businesses in an organized manner classified by business category, locality or volume and extent. The particulars bestowed in a business directory may differ but generally incorporate the name of the business, addresses ...
Views: 734 - Using Internet Marketing at Home - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2011 from Gerard HeleneseThe Internet is a network between roughly 65 countries and approximately 25 million users. On average one million new e-mail users join the cyberspace crowd everyday. It is a fastest form of communication for a worldwide audience; because of this vast influence, you can see why it has become the ...
Views: 1164 - Make Money on Twitter Starting Today - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Tommy DolbyThis is one of the most important articles you will ever read. There will be no fluff! We'll only be telling you straight facts, with specific directions. Anyone needing more info can drop me an e-mail Twitter signs-up about 6,000 new businesses every day, and around 19,000 people daily. ...
Views: 779(5 votes) - Steve's Report on Online Business Mentoring - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Steves ReportsAre you ready to start your online business? Not knowing where to begin can be a nightmare. My advice is to sign up with an online business coaching site. Why? Because for a small fee that you will certainly recover in the first month of starting your business, you will be trained to think, ...
Views: 531(1 vote) - Why Investing in Multi Family Houses A Good Start For You? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Allen WrightInvesting in real estate can be a real test for some people, specially for those fresh in the field. A good means to start off is by investing in multi family houses. One building with four or less families is a good enough residence which will let you have a building with a residential mortgage ...
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