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- What Racking Up a 6-Figure Tax Liability Taught Me About Tax Season - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Tony DelmercadoI’ve been an entrepreneur since I started mowing neighborhood lawns in high school. Soon after, my buddy and I launched a full-on landscaping operation with three trucks, a trailer, commercial mowers, and a staff of eight — all before graduation. Eventually, I sold that company to add more ...
Views: 1152 - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1149(2 votes) - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1149(2 votes) - 4 Simple Steps for C-level Selling - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Sam ManferThe main reason companies and sales people lose orders is the sales person delivered the wrong message. It isn’t about price, or competition having something you don’t have. S/He hears his or her vision of what’s needed will be fulfilled by someone other than you. Bottom line and never ...
Views: 1147 - Stop Networking and Start Making Money - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyIt’s a self-marketing tactic I’ve really come to hate… I’m talking about “networking.” Sure, I’ve been hearing all about networking for years. I’ve even used the word myself! But when you get down to it, networking is cold, sterile… and it seems self-serving: one person trying to form a ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Creating a Targeted Prospecting Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Sam ManferCreating a targeted prospecting strategy is the biggest prospecting problem facing sales people from the recent 2017 survey by the Richardson Co. The survey was broken into 6 categories; Prospecting, Negotiating, Closing, Buyer’s Decisions, Productivity, and Team Selling and I commend them for ...
Views: 1146 - C-Suite Selling: Identifying the Ultimate Decision-Maker - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Sam ManferSometime it’s tough to know who actually makes the final decision. Well, the person responsible for profit and loss (P/L leader) is the ultimate decision-maker for anything of consequence in his or her domain. This person can be a CEO or a General Manager or a Plant Manager, or a Product-line ...
Views: 1143 - Lessons from Cirque du Soleil for the Circus of Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Don SiclariI’ve been an athlete my entire life, and until recently, I had a traditional outlook on fitness. Lift some weights, do some sit-ups, maybe go for a jog, do P90X — as long as you’re moving your body and staying in shape, you’re taking care of yourself. But that was before I saw Cirque du ...
Views: 1143 - “Mad Men” Provides a Market Concept Tutorial on Television Each Week - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe hit television drama “Mad Men” recently began its third season to rave critical reviews and spectacular viewer ratings. The program, which is focused on the professional and personal lives of the associates of a New York City advertising agency in the early 1960’s is a magnetic period piece, ...
Views: 1143(4 votes) - Four Truths to Help You Face Your Drama - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismMany people, especially well known coaches, high profile business leaders "posture" or pretend that they do not have drama or that they are not susceptible to drama. The reality is everyone experiences drama sooner or later. Because of my private coaching, I have heard the secrets that you ...
Views: 1142 - Ethical Expectations You Should Expect From Your Business Broker - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Andrew RogersonIf you own a house and decide it’s time to sell, you have a choice. You can choose to handle the process on your own in which case you would be a For Sale By Owner (or FSBO) or you can choose to have a real estate agent represent you. If you own a business or are a potential buyer of a ...
Views: 1141 - A Business Model That Keeps on Giving - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Geoff FickeIf there were an Entrepreneur’s Hall of Fame, Wayne Huizenga would be a charter member. Most people recognize the Wayne Huizenga as being the former owner of the Florida Marlins baseball team, and the current owner of the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins. These are the types of gaudy ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - 5 Big Blocks That Can Keep You Stuck... and Broke - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkYou can probably feel it sometimes, can’t you? That nagging... why isn’t this working? What is going on? Is it just me? Am I the right business?... If these questions are nagging you, then chances are pretty good you are dealing with at least one of these 5 major blocks that can stop even ...
Views: 1139(3 votes) - Harnessing Your superpowers - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian Stark“We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?” We absolutely love this quote from Marianne Williamson. And do you want to know what really breaks our hearts? It’s when we see people who are so full of potential, not step into ...
Views: 1139 - Organizing a Fitness Business the Right Way - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Darrell MorrisThe first step to improving your fitness business is to ensure that your business is well organized. Some fitness businesses are not able to explore their full earning potential, as they are not organized properly. Fitness businesses can be improved by paying attention to the basics of a ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - You Win Some & You Lose Some – Dealing with a Difficult Client - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Charlene RashkowSo often people write articles about how to win over clients, how to achieve success, and how to build a business, yet one subject is often overlooked. That subject is dealing with a client you can’t please. What happens when you have a client that cannot be satisfied and how are you supposed ...
Views: 1139(5 votes) - 50+ Reasons Why Quickbooks is the Best Small Business Accounting - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Marsha KellyRecommended Best Software for Small Businesses Accounting As a small business owner, you need a reliable, easy to use and accounting software system. Here are 50 reasons Quickbooks Online is the best accounting software for small business. Its idea is that there should be a better, simpler ...
Views: 1138 - Review: The Lean Startup - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Marquita HeraldHow Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses If you've not yet heard of Eric Ries, it may be because it wasn't that long ago he was just another Silicon Valley software engineer with a list of failed to modestly-successfully start-ups on his ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Taking Your Business Brand to the Next Level - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kimberly ReddingtonI am sure you have heard about the need to create a brand or special image for your business. Your brand is the image that your customers think of when they think of your product. Have you ever studied the brands of larger corporations? When you take a good look at what large companies are doing ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - Traffic-Getting: Get Traffic Jams with Referral Links in your Website - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Winson NgNon-Stop Traffic Formula is a latest traffic-getting technique and individual membership site which will be unveiled soon by Jeff Johnson. This Non-Stop Traffic Formula is going to show you the compelling yet easy to use traffic-getting system that will be so useful even Google couldn’t halt you ...
Views: 1138(4 votes) - Your Quality Focus = FREEDOM and INCREASED INCOME - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Sue StebbinsAre you like the majority of the people, challenged with " attention bankruptcy " and feel like you can't get ahead? Learning how to harness your focus and develop a strong quality of focus is one of the most important skills you can acquire to combat the feeling of helplessness that accompanies ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Apartment Buildings are an Investor’s Dream - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from David LindahlMillion dollar dreams are only an illusion without the proper vehicle to attain it. If you’re a serious investor looking for a way to obtain more wealth without the hassle and risk of building your financial empire one house at a time, then apartment building investments are just the thing ...
Views: 1137(40 votes) - Everything is an experience. There is no such thing as failure. Two Asian entrepreneurs cut to the chase of success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePillars of Success Action, right direction and creation are the drivers underpinning many of the entrepreneurial success stories. For Rehan Allahwalla and Muhammad Nasurallah, vision, passion, garnering experience and service have been the main supports of their entrepreneurial ...
Views: 1137(2 votes) - How to Become One of Highest Paid Online Coaches - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Sean MizeWould you like to be able to charge $5,000-$10,000 for your coaching programs and realize your financial freedom sooner than you expect? Then, here’s what you need to do: 1. Target a profitable niche. First thing to do is to identify the field where you will sink your teeth into. It’s very ...
Views: 1137(5 votes) - Is Technology Really Making Life Easier? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniI grew up in the 1960's and 70's when there were no computers, PDA's or cell phones. There were no microwaves, no DVD's, no MP3 players and there were only about 7 good stations on television. We didn't stay home and play video games all day because there were no video games to speak of back ...
Views: 1137(4 votes) - 5 Tips to Work Less and Earn More - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Lisa MininniDoes it seem impossible to work less and earn more? In order to get more done, it has probably been ingrained that you need to invest more time. You might have even gotten into a habit of working 12 or more hours a day, perhaps because you think you’ll be viewed as more accomplished than your ...
Views: 1136(8 votes) - Golden Rule Society named as the national charity of choice supporting our Troops and Veterans. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Leonard KaineThe defenders of our freedoms now have a seasoned thirty nine year old charity as their national champion providing support for all who wear or wore a military uniform. American Hero Card president David Pollock announced the selection of the Golden Rule Society charity as their number one ...
Views: 1136 - Keeping the Balance Between Being an Entrepreneur and a Family Man - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us wish to become entrepreneurs to become their own boss. But while it sounds exciting and easy to run your own business, entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. Successful businessmen actually make more sacrifices than any ordinary career person would. One common observation is that ...
Views: 1132 - Why Are Successful Entrepreneurs So Darn Lucky? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhat is your definition of the word “luck”? Not the Webster’s Dictionary definition, your definition. Is it being in the right place at the right time? Picking the right dealer in a casino? Turning up at a party where you meet your current wife (could be good or bad luck)? Entrepreneurs seem ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - How to Use Rejection as a Stepping Stone to Success - by Submitted on May 07, 2017 from Luis AurelianoSo many times, entrepreneurs put everything they have into building a startup and at the first sign or two of rejection, they begin doubting their abilities. Not being able to deal with and overcome rejection has been the downfall of many an entrepreneur and that’s why it is one of the ...
Views: 1130 - The Growing Threat of Medical Identity Theft - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Dovell BonnettI have been following a very disturbing trend for a couple of months now, and it is that of Medical Identity Theft. When we think of identity theft, we typically worry about credit cards or store credit being taken out in our name. Somebody attempting to purchase a vehicle or finance a mortgage ...
Views: 1129 - Big Ideas:Abundance - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Clever ZuluLiving abundantly is a manifestation of an ever expanding wealth consciousness sustained by the power of positive thought. Man is destined to be a deliberate creator of his own life through highly organized thought and intelligently directed massive action. Thought alone will not bring about ...
Views: 1129(8 votes) - Secrets Of Entrepreneurs Who Plan Daily On Paper - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaPersonal time and the ability to plan daily in my opinion is a source of power that cannot be leveraged. I am writing this at 11 AM today. I will get to experience another 11AM and that will be ONLY tomorrow. I can never get back this same moment. If personal time is so precious, should we not ...
Views: 1129 - Top 5 Motivators of Your Employees - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.What gets your employees, contractors, or freelancers charged and ready to go? If you don’t know you should find out because the very success of your business could depend on it. And besides, why wouldn’t you want to work with a group of people who are raring to go, bringing you tons of ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Stay on the Rails No Matter What - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceAs a child I loved to immerse myself in Golden Books. I loved the little stories and pictures and would read them over and over again. I held on to most of them and now delight in sharing them with my daughter. Little Golden Books are just that as they contain within in them little Golden ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Article Marketing Service - Your Best Shot at Earning Decent Money from Home - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Sean MizeMore and more people are now thinking about making money from home. People I have talked to entertain this idea because they’ve grown tired of the office politics and they no longer find driving everyday to and from their office exciting. Most of them also want to finally have control over their ...
Views: 1124(7 votes) - Building the Ladder of Success for You and Your Clients - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkBelieve it or not, there is a natural flow for clients to start working with you, particularly in service-based businesses. On one level, most of us understand that, in general, people will come in the door at a rather modest pace, until you have really been able to build that “know, like and ...
Views: 1124 - Passion into Profit - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanWhat if focusing on your passions could create more prosperity than you have now? Many people fear that changing careers or retooling their business will set them back financially. This fear often stops them before they even test the feasibility of their ideas. Changing careers or having your ...
Views: 1124(8 votes) - How to Be Seen and Heard Where it Matters: Simplified Online Visibility for Your Service-Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerThere is a lot of advice floating around about how you should market your business online. You can make yourself crazy trying to keep up with all the websites, forums, social media networks, blogs, technologies and strategies that abound. Trying to do it all is like throwing spaghetti at the ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Year End Checklist for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhen you think of the end of the year, what do you think of? Most small business owners think of taxes. It’s not only a good time to analyze, but also plan ahead for the next year. Since I developed a business blueprint complete with identified metrics, it’s easy to see how I’ve done ...
Views: 1123(6 votes) - Master Spiritual Wealth Creation and Finally Earn What You're Worth - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Marcia BenchWhat is the purpose of your business? If you said "to help people" or "to change the world" or "to express my life's purpose," you're partly right! But in fact, the purpose of your work overall is those things; the purpose of your business is to make a profit. Otherwise, what you have is a ...
Views: 1122(6 votes) - Alternatives to Selling for Cash - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonThis can be a big challenge: There are times when your products simply do not move or movement is inadequate, and cash is king. The small business seldom has the flexibility of the big, established business. There is usually less credit available, and expenses like wages and salaries have to ...
Views: 1121(3 votes) - The Online Sideline Business - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Sarika PeriwalThe internet is a huge opportunity waiting to be exploited by anyone who has a marketable skill or product. If you already have a job and are loath to give up the security it provides for a pie dream, you can set up an online sideline business. This gives you the freedom to explore an opening ...
Views: 1120 - 6 Tips for Marketing Your New Business - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Lisa MininniWith over 495,000 new businesses started each month, many new entrepreneurs need help making the transition to business ownership. The task in setting up a business can be overwhelming and many new entrepreneurs are overloaded in assumptions about how expensive it is to market their business. ...
Views: 1119 - The Great Department Store Visionaries Created Much More Than Vast Retail Palaces - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Great Department Store Visionaries Created Much More Than Vast Retail Palaces Before the middle of the 19th century retailing was a disorganized, semi-professional business. Small general merchandise stores carried minimal stock levels and were often limited to local ...
Views: 1119 - How to Conquer your “Control Freak” to Increase Results - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickAs entrepreneurs, our strengths can become our greatest weaknesses. By nature we are fast paced, highly creative risk takers. But when it comes to building a team, it’s like forcing us to take a nap at 10:00am. It’s just not our natural way of doing things. The most important aspect of ...
Views: 1118 - ***Marketing Basics: Creating an Effective Customer Profile - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Paul KeetchThe key to building a successful marketing campaign is to really understand who your prospect is, what frustrates them and what they dream of for the future. I would suggest developing a customer profile that clearly details the specifics about your most common customer. Starting this ...
Views: 1117(38 votes) - World's Best-Kept Business Secret Revealed By BarterNews Blog - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Bob MeyerTwenty-seven years ago BarterNews began covering the commercial barter industry, reporting on the three levels of barter—trade exchanges (for small to mid-size companies), corporate barter (corporations moving excess inventory for media) and countertrade (international offsets among the ...
Views: 1117 - The Shocking Truth About Boring Topic – Follow-Up - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever provided your name and email address for receiving a Quote for Insurance OR Refinancing a Mortgage? Have you ever watched a FREE presentation/Webinar after providing your name and email address? Have you ever bought products online? If you answered YES, then I am sure you must ...
Views: 1116 - What Female Accountants Can Learn From 5-year Olds Part I - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Sandra Baptist -If you’ve been following me on the Social Networks, you should know that I have a 5 year old, who I believe will be 25 next birthday. Aren’t they the most precious people on this earth? The questions, the Ego, the inquisitiveness amaze me every day! For accounting women in business, ...
Views: 1116(4 votes) - What Smart Women Learn in the Recovery Room - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffA few weeks ago, I had surgery to remove one of my healthy kidneys in order to donate that kidney to my husband Greg, whose kidney was failing, so that he would enjoy a more vital, healthy life. On December 1, we both were admitted to UCLA Medical Center. Everything went well regarding the ...
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