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- 5 Ideas For Successful Transitions - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekLast year I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America and give my entrepreneurial calling a shot. I declared New Years Eve of 2006 that I would not enter the comfort of my workplace of 14 years, one day beyond December 31st of the new ...
Views: 752 - Grow Your Business Using Joint Ventures - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Jo MarkStarting an Internet business is much like a start-up in any other business. It is not easy. You’ve got to make arrangements for products you intend to sell, design a professional looking website, develop effective sales pages, advertise, attract traffic to your site, and entice visitors to ...
Views: 606 - 5 Startup Business Myths - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardTo give you an example and discuss a few of the myths that cloud the concept of starting a small business. Let us go over the most common myths that typically surround the small business owner and discuss their merits and the facts in each instance. In short many of the things you will hear and ...
Views: 800(2 votes) - Are You A Time Management Strategy Victim? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenDo you find yourself complaining that you never have enough time? Are other people and things keeping you from getting things done? Perhaps you are a time management strategy victim. Perhaps your own negativity and passiveness are the real source of your time management issues. Blaming ...
Views: 638 - Is Poor Time Management Keeping You From The Business Success You Want? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenYou're either directly responsible or overseeing all functions, and you’re overwhelmed by the details. Rather than focusing on the important you seem to fight the fires and at the end of the day you aren't sure if you've really invested your time in the best way. Long-term your time ...
Views: 1045 - How To Fix Low Ezine Newsletter Deliverability - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Tracey LawtonIf you publish your ezine through one of the emailing list services then you will also be provided with tracking stats for each issue. Are you happy with the open rate, or does it seem exceptionally low for each issue? Not only is it important that you publish your newsletter regularly, but ...
Views: 744 - Self Starting By Seeing More - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Roslyn RandleMadame C.J. Walker, one of the greatest entrepreneurs who ever lived was quoted as saying, “I got my start by giving myself a start.” Successful entrepreneurs know that seeing more; the big-picture, the end result, the vision, starts with seeing more within themselves. There is great value for ...
Views: 695 - Riches in Niches: Why I Became A Nichepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Susan FriedmannIt's safe to say that I was good at my job. Actually, very good at my job. I loved working in public relations, and invested time, energy and money into my career. It showed, too -- my clients were pleased, my supervisors was pleased, and I was pleased with the work I did. For ten years, that ...
Views: 938 - Just Starting Out? You Need an Autoresponder - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Jo MarkWho needs an autoresponder? If you are just starting out online or if your Internet business is not making money, you need an autoresponder. Virtually anyone who is trying to make money online would benefit by using an autoresponder. The real money is made online by selling to your list of ...
Views: 629 - You Never Know - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Jo MarkThere are thousands of programs circulating on the Internet. Some of them are great and some not so great. The problem is, you never know which is which until it is too late. Recently, I got a number of emails that went like this: “Opportunity is knocking today. Let me explain. Russell Brunson ...
Views: 657 - Reading Business Books: A Must-Do For Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteAs a business owner, one of the most important things you can do to boost your business and improve your professional skills and knowledge is to take the time to keep up with the latest business literature. As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to feel like the challenges you face every day are unique ...
Views: 771 - 8 Secrets Of Successful Internet Marketers - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Jo MarkIn any business, there are a few individuals that excel to super star levels and make millions upon millions of dollars. And likewise, there are some who struggle for years and make little if any money at all. The rest of us are somewhere in the middle ground between the two. Regardless of what ...
Views: 663 - Doing Business In China Start With National Associations - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Joseph ZhangChina approved 10,538 technology import contracts in 2006, involving a contract value of 22.02 billion U.S. dollars, up 15.6 percent year on year, according to statistics from the Ministry of Commerce. Technology royalties were 14.76 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 67 percent of the ...
Views: 673 - Know When to Hold 'Em - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from David Oswald www.theoutsourceking.comThis article is dealing with the topic of when to proceed with a deal and when it’s better just to step away from it. I had a recent situation that inspired this article and I decided to put it on paper because it involves an important topic concerning this business of real estate and something ...
Views: 917 - Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors: Do You have a Business Strategy? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenEach day as you meet with your clients you challenge them about the future they want, and the one they’ll get if they continue as they are today. When was the last time you looked at your business to see if the path you’re on today matches what you want for your future? Do you have a strategic ...
Views: 631 - Starting An Aquarium Maintenance Business - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Blaine LantzGetting Started…the Necessities Note: Use this information at your own Risk! Lantz Enterprises Inc assumes no responsibility whatsoever. Business Licenses The cost of a business license is miniscule. Unless you plan to sell from a retail store, the common price in most areas is ...
Views: 12032(3 votes) - American Inventor TV Show - Try These Inventions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Steve GillmanWhen I saw the "American Inventor" program, I immediately loved the show. It's a parade of ingenuity - and sometimes silliness and total ignorance of markets. Watching some of the inventors come onto that stage, I realized I wouldn't want to be a judge on the show for anything. The judges face ...
Views: 1456 - Online Survey Jobs - The Secret To Success With Online Surveys - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Dean CaporellaSucceeding in the online survey jobs arena requires a little self discipline and plenty of focus. Millions are scanning the world wide web every day looking for ways to put a little extra cash in their pockets and most will give up in frustration after several months of trying and give ...
Views: 940 - Smith Mountain Lake Developer is first to Build Futuristic Web Smart Homes - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Peter MignerA central Virginia developer is the first to build "smart houses" at Smith Mountain Lake. Tom Lovegrove, a retired technology executive, is President of Bayview Construction Company and brings his experience in the computer industry to the luxury homes he builds. According to Mr. Lovegrove, ...
Views: 1148 - How To Make Your First Million - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Matthias SchmelzToday I am sending you another page of the most expensive book in the world as a gift. Enjoy! HOw TO MAKE YOUR FIRST MILLION Why is the first million the most difficult one to earn? It can take you forever to make your first million if you don’t have a plan. But as soon as you figure out ...
Views: 786 - The Right Motivation - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Irena WhitfieldEvery day more and more new people come to the Net and receive an easy piece of advice: find a niche, develop a passion and make millions. Even though it looks like a complete nonsense and hype, in its pure nature it is true BUT it's not that simple... In fact, there is a secret: my own ...
Views: 852 - Online Survey Scams - Tips To Avoid Being Scammed! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Dean CaporellaOnline survey scams are real however, trying to sort the good from the bad can be a tough thing to do for those venturing into this market for first time. Let's get one thing straight; there are many good, legitimate survey companies out there and there are lots of people enjoying the benefits ...
Views: 722 - Is Student Loan Consolidation For You? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from infoyogis technologiesYou finally made it through college! That's great, but did you end up with a mountain of debt in the form of student loans? If so, you're not alone. With the high cost of continuing education, more and more people are having to finance that education with the help of student loans. Luckily the ...
Views: 818 - How to Clear off Your Desk for Good - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Jennifer HofmannThe Red Herring ...and how to get it off your desk for good You keep your desk pretty orderly most of the time... That is, you know where to find what you need when you need it - even if you have to dig a little. And if you spend some time straightening up, you can whittle down what's on ...
Views: 735 - Hints for Starting a Day Care - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Fiona LohrenzAlways dreamed about staring your own day care business? The perfect self employment situation which allows you to be with your kids whilst bringing in much needed money and being your own boss. However, you haven't gone beyond dreaming about it due to a fear of the unknown. The fear of ...
Views: 663 - Selling Survival: The Evolution of the Entrepreneurial Paradigm and Where to Look for New Opportunities - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Walt GoodridgeSelling Survival: The Evolution of the Entrepreneurial Paradigm and Where to Look for New Opportunities Experts say that there are societal trends in play that are precipitating a return to pre-industrial era ways of survival. In the face of changing economic realities and disillusionment, ...
Views: 1126 - Steps to Establishing Business Credit - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Trent LeeMany business owners don't know that there is such a thing as business credit--a kind of credit that your business has that is separate from your personal credit. Using corporate credit is a great idea because financing business debt on your personal credit can lower your credit score and may ...
Views: 609 - The Up Side of Negativity and Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Jennifer HofmannThe "Up Side" of Negativity and Procrastination Finding compassion for the things you've left undone. There it is again... that thing you've been avoiding. You know... that thing right over there. Just thinking about it fills you with anxiety. Truth is, it's just a task you need to ...
Views: 1246 - How To Think Like An Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Paul McDonaldSo you’ve realized you want to become an entrepreneur. You take the steps to put yourself out there, talk to other entrepreneurs about what opportunities are available, you do your due diligence and you end up finding the opportunity that you believe can take you where you want to be in ...
Views: 711 - Your Niche, Your Ideal Client, and Your Message - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Michelle UlrichWhy should you think about your niche, your ideal client and your message? If you don’t and your competitor does, guess who will get the client or close a sale? Your competitor will. These three areas will set you apart, create your unique selling proposition, and differentiate you from ...
Views: 1326 - Overview of Local Grants and Websites for Funding a Start Up Business - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardGrants come in a wide array of sizes, for a broad array of purposes, from a myriad of sources. While most grant information rests at the Federal level, there are plenty of other sources of funding for a business startup out there. This article will focus on getting grants from your local ...
Views: 852(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's 4 Compelling Reasons to Use Public Speaking to Get Clients!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelIf you're like most people having a colonoscopy might be a more pleasurable activity than giving a public speech. However, this activity will rapidly become one of your favorites when you let it give your career the huge boost it has given mine. If you're an author, consultant, trainer, ...
Views: 1299(7 votes) - 2010: The Year of the Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThe Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in 2010 will be “self.” A recent Internet poll of 25-44 year olds revealed that 90% of them hoped to own their own business. A survey conducted by Ernst & Young found that 75% of influential Americans believe that entrepreneurship will be ...
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