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Views: 757(3 votes) - Logo Design - Hire a Firm or Design it Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Claudia WinifredLogo Design or brand identity design is the most important part of your business success because it helps you get recognition and win the trust of your target audience. If you don’t get it right, then you will increase the chances of failure significantly. Professionalism is something that is ...
Views: 649 - Three Steps to Making Money in an Online Business Proposition - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Charlene SheldonYou found the online business opportunity that awakens your burning desire. Now what? How do you make it work? Following are 3 steps that all thriving businesses follow. 1) Create your brand The commercial world works on branding. Brands create product trust and generate dependable ...
Views: 876 - 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: 1384(1 vote) - Search Engine Optimization Explained in Simple English - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tarjinder KaileyUnless, you've been cohabiting under a rock for the last decade, you have come across SEO. You probably have heard about the acronym from a colleague or from the media. Most people have a vague idea of what it is. They know that the SEO is connected with the internet in some intricate ...
Views: 1038 - Startup Funding - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Mark FavreNothing Ventured Means Nothing Gained When you decide to start a business then odds are you will need startup funding. Once you decide how much you need, the first order of business is deciding what type of lender to approach. It might be Uncle Joe who is certainly an option as a private ...
Views: 684 - Business Funding - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Mark FavreConvincing Angel Investors Your Business is Worth the Risk You have a great idea for a business but venture capital firms are unwilling to lend you startup funding for any of a number of reasons. Venture capitalists are more likely to fund large startups that may need as much as $5 million ...
Views: 751 - Resources for Creating a Website Design - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Claudia WinifredYour website design is the most important part of your business, because it works as your store on the internet. This is why it is important that you create a top quality design that will attract your visitors, engage them and convert them. However, even before you think about what sort of ...
Views: 707 - Small Business Administration Certification Programs - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownThere are two great assistance programs available to small business owners through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that could help give your business the boost it needs during tough economic times. The assistance programs, the small disadvantaged business (SDB) certification program ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - How to Protect Your Budding Business - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Shauna RupertYou’ve heard the term “necessity is the mother of invention”. This is how most new products start out, an idea in someone’s mind that solves a common problem that most people experience on a regular basis. Many would be entrepreneurs are watching TV some time later to find that their fantastic ...
Views: 727 - 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: 1282 - Growing Your Church in Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Greg BakerEvery church wants to grow and reach the community. But all outreach programs and ministries cost money. The key is to develop outreach ministries that are self-supporting and self-sustaining. Our church started one that has been incredibly effective, costs us nothing except time, and even makes ...
Views: 2370 - How Online Marketing Experts Delay Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOnline marketing experts are looked upon as a source of knowledge to help others achieve business success but they can also delay it as well. Now don't get me wrong these folks are very helpful in shortening the learning curve for many looking to establish profitable businesses online. The ...
Views: 818(2 votes) - Make Money With a Green Energy Company That Exceeds Federal Renewable Standards - 4 Key Components - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,As the green movement gains momentum, nothing compliments it more than energy deregulation. Energy deregulation in and of itself, requires local utility companies that have, for decades, monopolized the supply of gas and electricity to residential and commercial customers, to allow smaller ...
Views: 2102 - How to Succeed in Online Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Sean MizeEveryday, more and more people are trying to sink their teeth into the field of online coaching. This is because it’s a great way to make money at the comforts of your own home. All you need to do is share your knowledge and help other people reach their goals. In exchange, they’ll pay you ...
Views: 1162(4 votes) - How to Succeed in Online Consulting - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sean MizeMore and more consultants are offering their services in the online arena. If you’re one of them, I wish to help you succeed in your new endeavor. Here are some tips that I would like you to always bear in mind: 1. Take advantage of training programs. Right now, there are training programs ...
Views: 892(5 votes) - Small Business Owners - Do You Get Stuck by Doubt When You Want to Put a Price Tag On Your Services? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever got excited about doing something and got stuck? It could be offering your expertise and charging for the same or selling your own product or someone else's product as an affiliate. The first question that comes up is What is the guarantee that my expertise/services/product will ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - The Top Home Business Ideas! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Daniel TangSome of the top home business ideas will be listed in this following article. Are you looking to start a home business? How would you like to start and make a full time livinging all in your underwear? I am telling you how amazingly possible it is to do the same thing as the hundreds and ...
Views: 974 - How to Win More Consulting Clients - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Sean MizeGone are the days when you can count the number of online consultants using your ten fingers. Today, as more and more people are sinking their teeth into this endeavor, the competition is getting stiffer and stiffer every minute. This makes it very hard for consultants like you to close decent ...
Views: 1786(2 votes) - Prospecting , DO IT THE RIGHT WAY - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Ella BradllyThe important foundation of all MLM businesses is prospecting and growing in size with customer base. Smilingly easy idea stops a lot of people in their tracks, not allowing them to make even the first step. Do you know what I am talking about? You join the company. The first advice you get ...
Views: 680 - Why Businesses Fail - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Ken SundheimTo be able to start a business from thin air is quite a hard thing to do. Some can, some cannot. There are a lot variables when it comes to a business succeeding or failing. Below, you will find a list containing the reasons as to why some small businesses fail and what you, the business owner ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Picking A Great Domain Name For Your Online Business - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Wisey LimBefore you start making money online by having an internet business, you must have a domain name for your website. Domain name is the name of your online business. It acts like the signboard of your retail shop for a brick and mortar business. Therefore, it is part of the branding of your online ...
Views: 736 - Starting An Internet Business? Avoid These 5 Killer Mistakes - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Val KilnerIf you are thinking of or already starting an internet business, knowing what mistakes to avoid is as important as what to do in the first place. It is true that we learn from mistakes, and the best way to learn is from mistakes of others! 1. High Expectations When you look around to ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - You’d have to be crazy to start a new business right now! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from PJ McClureHe sat quietly for a moment, perhaps realizing the gravity of our conversation. Unwilling to accept defeat he finally said, “Well, when you get this thing out of your system, give us a call. We’d love to have you back.” My former boss could be called many things… excited about my new venture ...
Views: 1436(9 votes) - Customizing Your Online Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe online marketing strategy you choose to use is something of a personal choice and should be given much thought. When working online it is always advisable to get the most out of both your efforts and time since a lot of both will be required. With that being said the ideal situation is to ...
Views: 681 - Is Your Logo Design Conveying Your Message? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Claudia WinifredAll businesses have a Logo or to say that all famous businesses or those businesses that have a desire to grow have a logo for their business. Now, what have misunderstood about logos is that it is only a piece of image that doesn’t serve a big purpose. Due to this misunderstanding, a lot of ...
Views: 630 - How Good Is Your Web Design? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Claudia WinifredWhen you do something you’ve got to judge its credibility and effectiveness. Without proper analysis you can’t know the outcome and, thus, you can’t make any improvements at all. The same goes for web design. You have got to know how good it is to ensure that you cater to the needs of your ...
Views: 708 - Poor Credit Bank Accounts - Get Your Monetary Life Back - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Gregg KinnFrom time to time situations may create that will leave you in economic trouble. Even a slight mistake in the current financial time can result in very serious fiscal problems. When this takes place, loans, credit cards, and a checking account become difficult to get. A bad credit score no ...
Views: 737 - Key Points to Starting a Successful Internet Business – Simple Techniques to Creating an Online Biz - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Dan CavalliThe internet has grown immensely over the past decade and it is no wonder that millions of people who tap into its resources have being able to succeed financially simply by working from the comfort of their homes. You might be wondering about how and where to start from but the key decision ...
Views: 1084(3 votes) - Composing a Funding Request - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownComposing an effective funding request is a critical aspect of the process of obtaining funding for your business. Regardless of the level of perceived success you have of your business, top-level clients you have or wish to cater to, or how many innovative products or services your business ...
Views: 1301(4 votes) - Global Tenders Are Valuable Routes To International Market - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Eric MethnerEntrepreneurs usually make their ways to the market, local, national, or international through the tendering process. Naturally for accessing the international market it has to be global tenders. Cracking International Deals and Global Tenders Cracking a deal is one of the most cumbersome ...
Views: 897 - 10 Ways to Improve Your Business and the Planet - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Drew GerberConscious Business or Capitalism is about balancing the 3 "Ps" - people (your team, investors, vendors and customers), profit, and the planet, whether your focus is evolutionary, economic or environmental. The Conscious Capitalism Institute (CCI) has found that businesses that adopt this ...
Views: 1108(4 votes) - Accelerate your business with the right mindset - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Winson NgStuck in the same dead end job? Business startup is your solution! If you are in sales because you want to think like a business man, in a business start up that failed to break even after the first 2 years, or network marketing or climbing the corporate ladder; then this article will teach you ...
Views: 1735(5 votes) - How to Choose the Best Network Marketing Business - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Rachel JacksonDirect Sales or Multi-level Marketing (MLM) can be one of the most lucrative professions if you have the drive and know how to be successful. Choosing the Best Network Marketing Business is essential in the success of any entrepreneur. Having a home business like this may seem like an easy way ...
Views: 1090 - 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: 1406 - Web Design Tips for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Claudia WinifredSmall businesses feel paranoid, especially in today’s economy, when they have to spend money on something new or something they have never purchased before. Well, I won’t blame them because this is a natural feeling when you don’t have sufficient funds available and there are chances that you ...
Views: 677 - How to Effectively Use Your Logo Design? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Claudia WinifredAfter you create your logo design, you need to utilize it effectively to promote your business both locally and globally. However, the problem that a lot of business owners face is that how they can promote their business or how they can use this design to ensure success. This is a very ...
Views: 830 - Tips for Launching Your Own Business - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerThis November will mark my ten-year anniversary of starting my own human resources consulting business. As I look back on the years, I am amazed at what I accomplished and learned. If you are thinking about starting a business, read on! I always dreamed about having my own business, talked to ...
Views: 1218(5 votes) - 5 Key Components of an Online Affiliate Business - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIt is often said that having an online affiliate business requires little more than you generating traffic in order to earn an income. Well this is partially true insofar as you do not need to create, ship or store any affiliate products since this is done by the product creator. But if you ...
Views: 848(2 votes) - Buying a Dedicated Server - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Robin DaleBuy a dedicated server is a decision that is inevitable at some point take. And the right choice is important because it will depend on many potential problems in the future. Therefore, the first thing usually done either before purchasing a dedicated server is searching for information. ...
Views: 894 - CAD Drafting and New Technology Designed - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingTo start off with we need to explain what CAD is if you don’t already know. Years ago before everyone had a PC or personal computer, drafting was done with a drafting table and a number of other instruments like the ruler, compass, and T-square. Since technology has spread, so have the ...
Views: 3048(1 vote) - Modern Tools and Strategies For Human Resource - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Seth HunterThe modern global economy has added down Barriers and spread up the market place. Under the getting on competitive pressures, several managers lose great deal of their most wrathful asset, their people. The art of human resources concentrates on appealing the right endowment for a job and ...
Views: 862 - Small Business Taxes & Legal Entities - What Are You Going to Do If Someone Decides to Sue You? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Brittany AndrewsYour heart pounds and you stop breathing for a second. You're mad. You're afraid. And you're asking one question, "Why me?" After that moment passes, you've got to act quick. And that's when you realize you're in one of two spots: (1) You're ready, or (2) You're a target. I'm going ...
Views: 617 - 4 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should NOT Delegate - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Travis GreenLeeI’m sure you’ve heard many times from different experts that delegating can help you grow your business quickly. I mean just this last week I saw at least 25 articles alone espousing the benefits of having other people implement your marketing tasks, alleviate you from tasks you put off, and ...
Views: 1143(4 votes) - Accounting Software Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Naomi WestRunning a business successfully is a full time chore. Whether you are the proprietor, CEO, or manager there are important jobs that you should take care of. One of the mot difficult things that you must worry about is the fiscal end of it all. Attempting to keep track of who you pay and how you ...
Views: 657 - Developing Local Business Online Campaigns - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Patricia HedgeThose that own a local business and wish to promote it on the world wide web may wonder if it possible to draw in targeted traffic. While it is a good thing the local business can have a website accessed from all over the world, the fact remains the business will prefer the bulk of the traffic ...
Views: 1302(5 votes) - Tips To Get Investors For Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Jacklin JonseMoney makes the world go round’ is a phrase that appropriately suits businesses. A business is all about investing some amount of money and in return making more money. But it’s not always easy to start a new venture even if you have excellent ideas and innovative plans. The first and foremost ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - Brand Identity Design Techniques for Business Owners - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Claudia WinifredYour brand identity design is used to represent your business visually. If it looks visually appealing and professional, then this is how people will think of your business. If it looks ordinary and unprofessional, then people won’t trust you or your products. This is why it is crucial that you ...
Views: 771 - When You Have A Turtle-like Computer - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Justin DavisWhy do you think computers don't run as it used to as you continue to use them? Below are possible reasons: Most of us use computers and we download a lot of files and store it somewhere in our hard drives. This is happening almost all the time. For instance, if we try to open an attachment ...
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