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- The Single Greatest Revelation For Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Melanie Benson StrickI've surveyed hundreds of entrepreneurs about what gets in the way of achieving their goals. The two highest responses are: "I don't have enough time," and "I don't have enough money." Now I don't want to seem callous or unsympathetic as I'm sure that many people do really have a lot of things ...
Views: 1001 - 3 Tips To Equalize Cash Flow To Client Flow - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Melanie Benson StrickYour bills are piling up. Your website is in its fourth reiteration and you still aren't getting clients. You just discovered that you should be posting articles and doing online press releases but you are running out of time and money. You know you need to build a team so you can get things ...
Views: 1006 - Family Business Wins Government Battles Twice: A Family's Determination and Victory in Sicily - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Margaret CowanImagine a villa set high on the hillside in Taormina, Italy on the east coast of Sicily. It's been your family's home and hotel property for generations, a villa with gardens full of hibiscus, roses and lemon trees, with magnificent 180 degree views of the Mediterranean and snow capped Mount ...
Views: 1330 - Entrepreneurship - The Failure Myth - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Kevin KellyA life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful, than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw According to Global Entrepreneurial Monitor (GEM) fear of failure is the top reason given in Ireland and worldwide by aspiring entrepreneurs for not starting their own ...
Views: 2031(1 vote) - Real Estate Is Gold, Buy As Much As You Can - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Axel LopezFor decades and even centuries, it is a well documented fact that the wealthy have become rich through real estate than any other type of investment. You don’t need to wait another 10 or 20 years to make money with real estate, whether you are a short or long term investor the reality is that ...
Views: 837 - Money Luvs Speed - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Hal WechslerJoe Vitale has written for years that money requires speed of action. How about extending the principle to all successful activities. Career, relationships and personal growth are first dependent on the element of speed. There is more, but first comes speed. Think of it as getting there before ...
Views: 793 - uVme- A Simple Guide - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from John SorrentoThe creation of a brand is always an exciting episode in a company's history ,particularly when its launch of a new product , service or development is just about to happen. uVme on the 21st January 2008 will launch its new and exciting " Online Skill Games Platform ".The whole industry ...
Views: 891 - Hazardous Waste.... Name Says It All - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Rakesh GetzHazardous waste is generated by each and every industry; no matter how big or small. It has properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health and the environment which makes it vitally important to ensure that hazardous waste disposal is done with utmost care. Hazardous ...
Views: 1009 - Baby Boomers Who Are Looking For More - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sheri FalconeWe’re almost at the age of retirement now and thinking what do I want to do when I grow up? Most of us have worked our whole lives for someone else. What do we have to look forward to after working 20 or 30 years with a company – a gold watch?? Is that all there is? Are our 401K plans what ...
Views: 1132 - Make Money – A Sure Way To Earn Profits - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Jo MarkMany people start out writing articles to promote affiliate programs without success. There are a number of possible reasons for this. You could be promoting a product that converts at a very low rate. Try to find out the conversion ratio before you begin commit a product. Another reason for ...
Views: 669 - Recording Music - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Jordan 41Deciding to record your music is not something that you can learn in one day and will take hard work but in the end it is rewarding to be able to record your own music. There are many people that ask why you would want to learn how to record music and this is a great question. It is imperative ...
Views: 950 - The Worth Of Commercial Properties - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Bayo Shivamber“The worth of commercial properties” “What is my commercial property worth?” that is the question of a lot of real estate investors in today’s uncertain real estate market. Commercial property is property that is used for business purposes, such as gas stations, malls, convenience store, ...
Views: 1959 - The E-Lottery Affiliate Program And uVme Associate Business - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Gavin EvansThe Affiliate Program brought to you by e-Lottery allows you to build a serious income all from the convenience of your home computer. This stand alone affiliate business program allows you to tap into the enormous global gaming market through e-Lottery's worldwide syndicate system and skill ...
Views: 1362 - Ill Effects Of Illegal Dumping Of Hazardous Waste - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Rakesh GetzAll types of industries; whether big or small generate hazardous wastes. But there are some companies which try to get rid of their dangerous waste by simply dumping it illegally. All for saving money at the cost of the environment. It’s a threat to our rivers, lakes, air, land, oceans and ...
Views: 11452(3 votes) - Become a Communication Pro in the Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Michelle SimmsYou have been chosen to conduct the meeting next week…how are you feeling? Nothing can frustrate your career faster than not being able to speak in front of groups. Although CEO’s are expected to be successful communicators, speaking is not just for C-level executives but for all ...
Views: 662 - Nine Ways To Improve Your Closing Ratio - Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Bryan BensonYou’ve pre-qualified your prospects. They look good and you’ve made an appointment with your lender for the formal loan application. You’re feeling good about yourself now because, as far as you’re concerned, this house is sold...or is it? Don’t spend your money ...
Views: 701 - Do You Have The Courage To Be Rich - Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Bryan BensonIf you’re reading this and you haven’t done your first deal yet, you may be trying to justify why it doesn’t apply to you. Sorry, that dog won’t hunt. It does apply to you if you want to get rich. Every successful real estate millionaire began with their first deal. You ...
Views: 900 - Do You Have The Courage To Be Rich - Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Bryan BensonWhy Did It Have To Take So Damn Long? You’re so lucky! What took me 20 years to figure out has been put in an aerosol can so you can simply spray on success almost over night. With the easy to follow and simple plan I’ve created over the years, you get to bypass those 20 years, and ...
Views: 681 - The Math Of Relying On A Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Althea Marie TanMany business owners want to look at the reliability of a virtual assistant before entering into a working contract with them. By conducting a sort of job interview, business owners who are interested in hiring virtual assistants can assess the competency of their new hires. They want to make ...
Views: 814 - Portal Feeder - How To Write Unique Content And Boost Your Rankings - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Dean CaporellaWriting content for your websites is a time consuming exercise particularly if you lack writing skills. The reason you write your own content is to come up with your own unique piece of real estate. The search engines love unique content however, coming up with it on your own is not an ...
Views: 692 - Do You Have The Courage To Be Rich? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Bryan BensonI’m constantly amazed at how the majority of the human race in a great country like America would rather spend their entire life being mediocre, swapping hours for dollars, taking little risk, playing not to lose…then going for the gusto and getting everything possible out of the ...
Views: 601 - When You Can't Hire Perfect People - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2007 from Barry Maher“The people I want to hire aren’t concerned with whether the glass is half empty or half full. They’re concerned with figuring out how to fill the thing up." --From "Filling the Glass" by Barry Maher Before one of my keynotes, an attendee who introduced himself as Mr. Lansdorf came up ...
Views: 720 - Create A Green Workplace -- At Home - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Cait StanleyFor more than 20 years I have often been the only person of working age at home in our neighborhood from 9 to 5 on Monday through Friday. My daily commute to work: 25 feet – not 25 miles or 25 minutes. We entrepreneurs and telecommuters who work from home can tell you it takes ...
Views: 1379 - A Simple Formula To Guarantee An Instant “Virtual Team” Return On Investment - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Melanie Benson StrickRecently I conducted a survey of entrepreneurs who expressed interest in virtual teams and asked, “What is your single greatest challenge with building a virtual team? Over 64% answered, “Knowing how to pay for a team.” The funny thing is I never questioned whether or not I could afford to ...
Views: 765 - Portal Feeder 2.0 - 6 List Building Tactics You Should Avoid - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Dean CaporellaBuilding a profitable mailing list requires more work than just throwing up an opt in form on your website or landing page and getting a bunch of names and addresses. Portal Feeder 2.0 training insists on getting the technique required to build a list the correct way right from the start, ...
Views: 735 - Four Strategies To Find A New Business - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Brian TracySearch Your Own Field The first strategy is to find a new product or service in your own field or skills. You may have a million dollar idea in your own mind. Many people have had the experience of having an idea for a product or service nag at them over and over again, and you keep pushing it ...
Views: 1270 - Portal Feeder 2.0 - 7 Bum Marketing Mistakes You Should Avoid - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Dean CaporellaThe term bum marketing has become fashionable online in the past couple of years. Bum Marketing is basically article marketing on steroids and is a method used by online marketers for driving free traffic to their websites. It's one of the methods taught by online learning environments such ...
Views: 662 - Your Greatest Resources - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Bryan HeathmanWhen people think about pursuing something, they usually first take a look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it. That is a wise thing to do. But where most people fail in this process is when they look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it, they ...
Views: 1006 - How Experts Are Born - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Stefanie HartmanLet’s talk about becoming an expert. First of all, what is an expert and why is it important for you? The dictionary definition of an expert is “a person who has special skill or knowledge in some field.” For our purposes I would like you to think of an Expert as someone who provides ...
Views: 1323 - Risk And The Entrepreneur – 3 Ways That Risk Separates the Winners From The Rest Of The Pack - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Suzanne MuusersLife is risky. We are taught from an early age that taking a risk is dangerous and not always worth it. Raising your hand in class when you think you know the answer could pay off, or it could lead to being ostracized. Asking someone out on a date could lead to success or it could ...Life ...
Views: 1019 - Ancient Organic Revival - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Boyd MartinWe excitedly received a few packaged products from Essential Living Foods, anxious to try them out on our American palates. These were powdered forms of what is referred to as the "Lost Crops of the Incas"--a purple corn extract, Aji Amarillo Powder, and Camu Camu. We especially enjoyed the ...
Views: 956 - Financial Freedom - How To Always Stay Ahead Of The Game - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Eduardo RodriguezDo you often dream of what life could be like if you were financially free? Do you want to some day own a luxury vehicle? A new home? A boat? Land? Would you like to quit your day job and earn more in one week than you ever could in one month of work? If you answered yes to one or more of these ...
Views: 1293 - 9 Secrets To Becoming A Stylish Mompreneur - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Tammy GibsonOk. I admit it. I am a mompreneur and I watch “What Not to Wear”. I know, I know, I should be working on my business or taking the kids to the park. For some reason I’m addicted to Stacy and Clinton. Could it be the humor of the show, or possibly the personalities of the 2 ...
Views: 1633 - Social Media Optimization - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Melissa Ward - Web Strategist and Communication ExpertMost Internet users have heard of Search Engine Marketing (SEO) but the new "buzz word" in the Internet Marketing world is Social Media Optimization (SMO). SMO tactics are used to drive large amounts of people to a web site through new channels. Google and Yahoo, while still major players, are ...
Views: 1236 - It's Always About the Timing - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Bette DowdellSo, here’s the situation: We’re thinking about making some changes in life, and we’re wondering how to spot the perfect time to act. Perfect timing means perfect success, right? Here's a news flash. There are no perfect times. There are bad times, good times, even excellent ...
Views: 968 - How To Invent New Products - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Steve GillmanTo invent new products, you need to know how to generate new ideas - lots of them. Then you look them over and pick out the good ones. Here is one of the many simple techniques for coming up with ideas for new products. New Products From Old Start with an existing product and extract some of ...
Views: 1233 - Good Free Resources - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Jo MarkI recently wrote an article designed to provide information to people who were new to Internet marketing. It was titled, “30 Marketing Facts for the Article Marketing Newbie.” Shortly after the article was posted, someone emailed me saying that they did not appreciate being called a newbie. Wow, ...
Views: 951 - How To Build A Super Successful Internet Business - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Jo MarkMany people struggle financially online. But, with a little hard work and perseverance, you can build a super successful Internet business. How is this possible? Developing and creating your own product is one of the primary keys to real success in the Internet marketing business. All of the ...
Views: 743 - Designing Ads That Make You Money - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Jo MarkOne of the most effective methods of generating traffic and ultimately sales, is through the use of advertising. However, how do you design ads that that make you money and entice viewers to click on your links? First and foremost, develop a compelling headline. In only 50 characters, you must ...
Views: 728 - 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: 1100 - 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: 741 - 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: 1059(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: 843 - 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: 1254 - 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: 1053 - 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: 913 - 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: 1253 - 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: 804 - 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: 853 - 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 ...
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