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All readers may be familiar with ESP–extrasensory perception. I propose that we focus on EESP–experience, expertise, seasoned judgment and proven performance. This is what Baby Boomers can provide versus their younger counterparts. I like the old saying: “Good judgment comes from experience, ... Views: 973
One of the most important days of the year for the sports fan arrived, and although my alma mater won’t be participating, I’ll be watching the championship tonight with so many of you. As we judge the performances — the catches that should have been caught, the incredible open field runs, and ... Views: 944
Are you seriously thinking of starting your own business? Then it could be a good idea to answer honestly the 5 questions presented in this article before launching into it. Starting a business is one of those life-changing decisions. This article could help shed some light on traits and ... Views: 779
Are you looking for information about starting an internet business but are not sure how you can get down to doing all that? It is not as difficult as it may sound. Keep reading this guide as I provide you with a simple affiliate marketing training crash course on how you can create your online ... Views: 1349
As 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: 1565
Today’s tip is about when you’ve reached a certain level in your business, and it seems like you’re doing everything yourself. You’re working with the clients. You’re doing the marketing. You’re buying the supplies. You’re changing the light bulbs. You’re sending out invoices and paying things, ... Views: 1039
You are an entrepreneurial inventor with marvelous ideas in your area of expertise. The ability to create models, prototypes and concepts flows easily from your fertile brain. Nevertheless, all you have to show for your creative efforts is a garage full of dead end stuff, despite all of your ... Views: 936
In a newsletter of March 17, 2011, Graham Mitchell, writing in ActionSTEPS, a publication of ActionCOACH, says that “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. He went on to elaborate that many times the quest to change a company’s strategy is frustrated by the company’s culture. There is much truth ... Views: 1063
If you want to have more energy and more confidence it pays to have strong boundaries. If you say yes to too many requests from other people you could find yourself feeling harassed and even resentful. Not a good combination for your confidence levels!
There are several things you can start ... Views: 560
Have you heard of such a thing?
Trust me if it’s stylish there’s structure.
If it’s structured it has a since of style.
Does structure make you feel uncomfortable?
Is it mandatory for you to have style? Definitely not!
Even though many trendy magazines send out the fashion police ... Views: 1071
Successful attraction marketing is all about the vibration you carry as you engage with your prospects and customers. As a successful home business or network marketing professional, before you start into the activities of your day, think about the things you can do to get yourself grounded and ... Views: 1129
For many years I felt that if you scratched any American you were scratching an entrepreneur. This is the country where entrepreneurial activity is most possible and seemingly every citizen has an idea with commercial potential. Sadly, over time, I realized I was wrong. If you scratch most ... Views: 4568
Successful Internet Marketing Steps
Because it's a new year people tend to reflect on their work and see what was working and what was not working. This is especially true in the Internet marketing world. Putting forth new energy and ideas in your efforts can most definitely revitalize ... Views: 792
There are several threats and challenges associated with the growth of social enterprises. The present need is to identify remedies for promoting the development of more social enterprises across the globe.
What are social enterprises?
In order to raise income, social organizations employ ... Views: 693
Are you worried about the success of your small businesses this holiday season? With the economy still in the dumps and many consumers not spending money like they have in year’s past, many small businesses are concerned about whether they can weather another holiday season. The truth of the ... Views: 715
This is probably one of the hardest things for you to do – the ability to “switch off”. It’s like we’re switched on all the time. We have so many roles to fulfill it feels like we have to be ‘ON’ all the time, even when we’re asleep.
The trouble is when you never switch off, you never get ... Views: 375
One of the things I work with my clients on is creating and implementing systems that automate and simplify getting things done. This creates consistency in your message as well as frees up your time for the BIG thoughts and fun times. The biggest obstacles I encounter when introducing this ... Views: 1331
I 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: 1350
Testimonials from satisfied clients lend an extra dimension of credibility to your business communications. Although most people use them only on their websites, there are a number of other creative ways to work testimonials into your marketing materials.
Before I go into details, however, ... Views: 990
The 10 Commandments of Selling
Every successful entrepreneur must achieve a level of sales competence. Short of spending valuable capital on hiring sales professionals, there is no alternative. Selling is to business as fertilizer is to agriculture.
Nothing happens in a company until ... Views: 2420
There is something so amazing about following your heart and stepping out into the world to help people. There are so many opportunities to give, to share, to heal, to help and to follow our passion, but often when we step out into the "real world" of creating a business, we find that we can be ... Views: 1764
by: Geoff Ficke
The 5 Absolutely Essential Personal Traits Needed to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
I am often asked by media interviewers, prospective entrepreneurs and college students I mentor to identify the most important qualities that are present in successful small business ... Views: 1476
Many of you most likely subscribe to many different kinds of newsletters (electronically dubbed "ezines"), fortunately including ours! We thank you for that and trust that each week we are delivering lots of valuable information that you can use to help build your vision as well as keep your ... Views: 1293
“Starting your own business is like riding a roller coaster. There are highs and lows and every turn you take is another twist. The lows are really low, but the highs can be really high. You have to be strong, keep your stomach tight, and ride along with the roller coaster that you started.” ~ ... Views: 3454
When you are qualifying a prospective client one of the most important tools you can utilize is deep listening – understanding what that person is really saying and then determining if you are the right person to help them solve their problem.
As freelance accountants and bookkeepers we work ... Views: 663
According to Psychotherapy Networker Magazine, there are “10,000 coaches of various types are working in the USA alone.
There are many theories on why coaching has grown to become such a popular tool for millions around the globe. The self-help field has always been a booming business. ... Views: 1060
What does the following list of companies have in common?
A&P
Hudson Motor Car Co.
Montgomery Ward
TWA
Horn and Hardart
Studebaker
Indian Motorcycle
Bonwit Teller
Woolworth
Bethlehem Steel
Polaroid
LTV
These Companies were successful, recognizable brands in their respective ... Views: 1111
As a result, he or she will start to believe even less than before because of the absence of desire that leads to the absence of action that leads to the absence of positive results.
This cycle continues in a downward slippery slope until the mind becomes completely pessimistic and stops ... Views: 1043
The mentality that most of successful entrepreneurs have doesn’t initially appear to be something simple, but as soon as people join this adventure of starting a business on their own they realize that it is not impossible to achieve goals. However starting a free enterprise is not suitable for ... Views: 3567
In business, there needs to be a systematic way to grow your income and your money mountain. It is easy to "chase the paper" in the words of Jay-Z, but it can be exhausting. There are so many things being thrown at us today as money-makers, such as audio, video, teleclasses, podcasting, social ... Views: 812
Anyone that flies regularly knows the blank feeling that sweeps over us as we hear that our flight has been delayed, or worse, canceled. Minds race while reviewing how to kill time, are there alternative travel options, can I reset the meeting I had scheduled on the other end of the flight? As ... Views: 1127
The Internet is changing at an extremely fast rate everyday and the way in which marketers used to make money online is changing, and for the better I think. It's changing in a way that anyone can make money and start working online.
The old ways in which marketing used to be was a very hard ... Views: 472
The economic climate in today’s world is cause for concern. Gone are the days when working diligently for 40 years pays off with a decent pension at age 65. This massive shift has people feeling overwhelmed at the idea of making ends meet and afraid for their financial future. How can you enjoy ... Views: 1127
Dr Jeffery Lant has just shared this very informative article with me which I felt would be of great interest to anyone starting an Online Business. This world famous author has dedicated his life to helping others achieve online success. Enjoy!
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant
Want to use your ... Views: 1029
Almost every person in the world takes a certain pride in being a reasonable person. They will make prudent choices based on their background and attitudes. The safe decision minimizes the chances of being wrong. No one likes to be wrong.
The safe decision, however, carries little upside ... Views: 1285
One of the myths about the key to success is that people need to be born with some sort of special ability to achieve it. That is so far from the truth. Success, like any other, can be built and achieved. There are others who blame their low self-confidence to their lack of good looks or poor ... Views: 924
It was once said, that “Quality is never an accident: it is the result of higher intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives”.
While studying hundreds of law practices, large and small, in the big cities and small ... Views: 1445
About a decade ago, I make a major decision to purchase an investment home. The reason was to have my money make money, or so I told myself. The real reason was because everyone was doing it and I fell into the Trap.
The Trap is a societal "black hole" that pulls you into what is hot at the ... Views: 918
It is no coincidence that most successful entrepreneurs on the internet have a passion for what they do! When you consider all the time and effort that goes into developing a business online it is always good to at least like what you are doing! But taking it one step further many entrepreneurs ... Views: 778
Is there a problem in your life? Something big or annoying, that you've been wishing and praying would disappear from your life ASAP?
Maybe you've been thinking:
•If only I were more self-confident then I could really market my work....
•If only I had more money then I could get the ... Views: 1118
The question I receive more often than any other is: “What is the mistake you most frequently observe inventors or entrepreneurs making?” The answer is an easy one. Most unsuccessful entrepreneurs try to get to market by taking shortcuts.
We live in a commercial maelstrom. The marketplace is ... Views: 1187
A close friend of mine called to tell me that his son regularly follows my posts. The other day his son said, “Dad, is the point Mr. Smith making a little thing or a big thing?” Well Ethan, today’s subject is a big thing. In fact, this lesson about personal integrity is as BIG as they ... Views: 1440
Any traveler to London is naturally overwhelmed with the many sites, sounds, history and majesty of this glorious ancient capital, especially first time visitors. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Thames, Big Ben the Horse Guards, 10 Downing Street, St. James Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral, ... Views: 4518
When you start a Home Party Business, the first thought is how to get people to have parties. Many coaches or "uplines" advise you to have your own party first and that is a great idea! You are excited about your new position as a distributor and you are excited about the product and you think ... Views: 1002
The Prolific Inventor That the World Has Mostly Forgotten
We learn at an early age that Ben Franklin was America’s first great inventor; Henry Ford invented mass production, Thomas Edison the light bulb and the phonograph and the Wright Brothers invented the first airplane. These men, and a ... Views: 1090
Are you one of the thousands of entrepreneurs that believe they could be subject to declines during economic turmoil? Or are you one of the Emerging Breed of Innovative Entrepreneurs that begins to look for the opportunities you and your business could realize and how it could prosper the ... Views: 1275
I was listening to Michael Port’s book "Beyond Booked Solid" today en route to a meeting. He made one statement that truly sums up my philosophy. As he was talking about how to boost your income, streamline your processes, and take your business to the next level he said "The real bottom line ... Views: 1240
This spring, California’s governor, Jerry Brown, led a delegation of ninety business leaders on a “trade and investment mission” to China. This type of private-public partnership is a common occurrence for states to expand export opportunities around the world. In fact, three more governors and ... Views: 750
When looking for a loan for a franchise is it important to match the right financing to your purchase?
You bet it is! That's why some solid knowledge and tips in business loans for franchisees is definitely in order!..
Where exactly then does financing come in when it relates to the ... Views: 677
Accountability: Whether you love that word or hate it, it is invariably one of the active ingredients for personal and professional success.
The importance of accountability is proven in corporate situations where the C.E.O.s are held accountable by a Board of Directors. They have to report ... Views: 1121