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- How to Create Your Tipping Point - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Lisa MininniHow to Create Your Tipping Point In his book, The E Myth Revisited, Michael E. Gerber said "It’s been said, and I believe it to be true, that great businesses are not built by extraordinary people but by ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” His statement couldn’t be more true ...
Views: 774(3 votes) - How to Evaluate a Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Harry BeugelinkIn these tough economic times many are looking at starting a business. In a previous article I addressed the traits an entrepreneur needs to have to be successful. Let’s assume that you have read the previous article and that you have decided that you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. ...
Views: 786(12 votes) - How to Tick People Off - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI was heading out of town for the day and wanted to have some extra cash in my pocket. So, when I left my office, I grabbed a check that a business associate had made out directly to me as a reimbursement. Since I was driving by the bank he uses, I figured I would quickly stop in and cash the ...
Views: 646(9 votes) - Job Loss is an Opportunity to Hire Yourself - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Cindy HartmanThe great news is that the recession is slowly recovering. Unemployment bottomed out at the end of 2009 and we’re seeing steady improvement, inching up at a snail’s pace. This recovery will be long process and it’ll be a few more years before we can say all is well. Many are still unable to ...
Views: 772(3 votes) - Make Money Online - Learn How To Make Money Online - by Submitted on May 05, 2013 from Vin DicarloWhat do you think about online money making? How To Make Money Online? Is It So Easy? What you need to Start Making Money Online? Ways To Make Money Online? All above the question answered on my article. Read my entire article to Know the answer of these question. What People Thinking ...
Views: 755(3 votes) - Money Is a Great Equalizer - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Suzanne EvansYou have heard me say it before, but here we go again: The more money you make the more people you can help. It's true. My mentor says that money is not the most important thing in the world, but it touches everything that is. Money is the great equalizer and it brings equality. I was ...
Views: 1740(3 votes) - Satisfaction Surveys Mask Customers' Reasons for Defecting - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI see it all the time -- companies using the terms "customer experience" and "customer satisfaction" as if they are synonymous. They are not! The former is based on emotion that is derived from a process. The latter is based on an outcome at a particular moment in time. Study after study has ...
Views: 758(9 votes) - SMALL BUSINESS CHECKLIST: 25 Inspirational Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldBy any standard, growing a small business is a balancing act. The clearer you are about your goals and the more organized you become with your marketing and sales efforts, the greater your chance for success. I hope this checklist will serve to inspire and support your efforts. 1) Never ...
Views: 1229(15 votes) - Smart Women Get Lucky - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffThe other day, while standing in a very long line at my local coffee shop, I struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. We began chatting about everyday topics-the weather, the holiday rush, and then we stumbled on that dreaded topic of the moment-the economy. I asked her a question: ...
Views: 901(3 votes) - Systems Thinking Drives Small Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniImagine for a moment that you’re sitting in a meeting and you look down at your cell phone to discover that several people just signed up for a workshop you’re hosting four weeks from today. Each person that signed up immediately received an automated message from you with details on the ...
Views: 758(9 votes) - Text Advertising and Banner Advertising Services - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Estella VincentText Advertising – In this form of advertising a text link ad is inserted within the content of website, which is usually done in double-underline hyperlinks form. When the mouse is hovered over, a floating bubble opens with informative content from the advertiser. Once a visitor clicks on the ...
Views: 476(3 votes) - The Four-Letter Word That Will Kill Your Marketing Efforts - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeComedian George Carlin had an infamous routine where he discussed the seven words you cannot say on broadcast television. Not surprisingly, five of the seven consist of four letters, enforcing the dubious connotation of something referred to as "a four-letter word." Other words such as "work" ...
Views: 616(12 votes) - Tired of Doing Busywork and Getting Patchy Results? - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from ling wongYou have invested thousands of dollars in programs and trainings. You are working your butt off on your business day in and day out. You follow the instructions to a T. You do everything by the book. Sometimes you make a few sales, get a few clients… sometimes you don’t. There seems to be no ...
Views: 811(3 votes) - Top 10 World Richest Blog / Website Ever - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from ZP TsotetsiThe Top dogs of the $1 trillion a year industry - Information publishing industry -2011 Hi Friend Many of you might know by know that I have been making money online through information publication since 2008 and have build an online Business Empire from zero to +20,000 a month. And through ...
Views: 6213(3 votes) - Top Online Copywriter Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Tom McSherryThe Most Wanted Response This one of the most fundamental concepts you must understand in order to be a successful writer of Internet copy. No matter what kind of copy you're writing, be it content, and email newsletter or an online sales letter, there is always one particular response that ...
Views: 367(3 votes) - Y is for Yo Sushi - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Helen DowlingWell, this article isn’t exactly about Yo Sushi! It’s about the fact that if you pay attention to the big companies around you, it’s very likely that you’ll find ideas that you can apply to your own business. Remember, big companies can afford to do things – they can afford to hire the best ...
Views: 554(3 votes) - ***The ONE Tool You Must Have To Manifest Business Abundance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Heather DominickSetting clear intentions for your business is the opportunity to take full responsibility for creating your business the way you really want it to be. When you set an intention, you first get very clear about you desire, and then you ask for guidance by being willing to partner with the divine ...
Views: 1467(29 votes) - Stop Thinking Problems Are Bad - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Heather DominickOne of my favorite phrases is: "The Universe is always handing you the next steps for your business." Now you may think that this only refers to gifts: a new client out of the blue, a great connection, money in the mail. This is all true and absolutely possible (especially as an EnergyRICH® ...
Views: 1781(29 votes) - The Ins and Outs of Risk Taking - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T.S. Eliot Entrepreneurs are known for being risk takers. It takes guts to break free from the notion of trading your hours for dollars and making someone else rich in the process. Starting a business doesn't ...
Views: 891(17 votes) - Marketing Advice ... It's Not Worth a Thing Unless You Implement It - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeMarketing is essential to the success of your business. But you already knew that, didn’t you? In fact, you probably have attended marketing seminars, read marketing books and articles, and even talked to marketing consultants about jump-starting your business through more effective marketing ...
Views: 658(14 votes) - ***The #1 Secret to Actualize Your Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m sure you’ve heard of the Law of Attraction, yes? “Thoughts become things” is a popular saying today. But here’s the thing … this is especially true for those of us with heart-centered businesses. You as a conscious business owner must be aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions and use ...
Views: 1354(25 votes) - 10 Tips for a Successful Sales Day - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Vanessa SimpkinsWhether you’re in sales as a professional, an entrepreneur or a service professional these 10 quick tips from Vanessa Simpkins author of “From Bankrupt to $900 a Day Selling Mops” will make a HUGE difference to your bottom line. 1. Make an Intention for Your Day Get into the habit of ...
Views: 1920(11 votes) - 14 Ways to Grow Your Business by Publishing a Book - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerNo matter what kind of business you are in, there is no better way to become an instant expert than by publishing a book. Better than any business card, brochure, advertisement, website or blog, a book is a powerful tool that will open doors and lead to tremendous business growth ...
Views: 1848(11 votes) - Energize Your Life By Understanding Drive vs. Passion - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumI have been talking a lot lately with women who are telling me that they are working hard, quite often achieving their goals, and yet still not feeling successful, accomplished, or good about what they are doing. A typical story goes like this: You decide that you want to accomplish a big ...
Views: 3720(11 votes) - Super Bowl Commercials ... Sales or Publicity? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeThe hype surrounding the commercials is almost as great as that surrounding the game itself. Newscasters report on the cost of a 30-second spot. The list of advertisers is pored over, as is the list of previous advertisers that decided not to participate. It's covered on television, radio, ...
Views: 646(11 votes) - ***How to Activate the “Law of AS IF…” In Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Heather DominickRemember the story of the “Little Engine That Could”? This little train had always pulled small loads, but one day it was called upon to deliver something greater. First, it had a hard time getting the load to move at all so it cheered itself on by puffing, “I think I can, I think I can, I think ...
Views: 1329(19 votes) - 5 Tips to Manage Your Entrepreneurial Energy for Wow Results - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Heather DominickSo many entrepreneurs try to do it all and get frustrated by all the time it takes. Here are 5 solid-gold steps to keep your energy high, your tasks moving quickly, and your bank account full. 1. Prep Your Energy Have time set aside every day (even 5 minutes) to connect to that part of ...
Views: 1511(19 votes) - 5 Ways to Tell If Your Personal or Professional Life is in the Dark - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kris CavanaughAre you one of the Millions of business professionals who unknowingly run your personal or professional life blindly, or in the dark? This might seem like something that some “other” business owner or executive does, but certainly not you! Be careful of this. If you’ve got the blindfold on ...
Views: 692(8 votes) - Is It You That's Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeAs self-employed professionals, we are always looking for ways to get ahead -- ways to reduce costs, get more clients, increase profits, and enjoy our businesses more. We learn the latest marketing tactics, read how others have found success, develop beautiful marketing materials, and a host of ...
Views: 540(8 votes) - REALITIES THE ENTREPRENEUR MUST KNOW NOW - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Daniel OberkoEveryone has the potential of becoming an entrepreneur. However, a lot are thrown away by the challenges that go with becoming one. The need therefore, to be urged on and be motivated to take bold steps that will make you achieve your dream of becoming an entrepreneur is inevitable. The ...
Views: 822(8 votes) - Three Easy Steps to More Referrals - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeGetting referrals is like an iceberg; you're not seeing a great deal of what is actually there. In the case of an iceberg, ten percent is readily visible, while ninety percent lies beneath the surface. In the case of referrals, you're probably receiving ten percent of what you could and should ...
Views: 590(8 votes) - ***3 Ways to Shift Overwhelming Energy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Heather DominickNow there are all types of steps, tips and tricks to business success. But there’s one that I’ve found that really keeps the whole energy moving: the ability to process information. There’s more information out there than ever before. More to learn and more to do. There’s more stuff to read, ...
Views: 1598(21 votes) - Make a Friend Everyday, Network! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeHave you ever noticed how successful people always seem to have a very wide net of friends and acquaintances? Howard Hughes became an infamous recluse only after he was fabulously wealthy. His network of business associations enabled him to excel in aviation, manufacturing, heavy industry, oil, ...
Views: 1015(13 votes) - Color Your Business and Relationships Successful - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Candace CzarnyNo matter what colors you have in your office, home or in what you wear, they probably are serving a Feng Shui purpose. From blues to white, purple and red, the colors you use are serving to attract certain energies into your life, whether you like it or not. Color can enhance your ...
Views: 1062(18 votes) - The Four Crucial Phases Of Home Based Business Success - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIt's probably a pretty safe bet to say that you have a desire to succeed in a home based business of your own. After all, there's a good reason why you're reading these words, right? It could be that you've already found your work from home business opportunity and now it's time for you to take ...
Views: 973(18 votes) - ***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: 1141(38 votes) - Forgive Me, Forgive Me Not. Tip for the Day - Practice the Art of Self Forgiveness. - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Patricia ClappI took a poll the other day when I was teaching my class at a local community college. I asked the students what they thought in regards to the “act of forgiveness.” Since we are reading the book Tuesdays with Morrie, one of the main themes in this life lesson memoir is “forgive everybody ...
Views: 1300(20 votes) - "The 7 Step Success Formula That Took Me From Rags to Riches" - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from John Jude O'CallaghanThe first step to getting rich is to want to be rich! Now I don’t just mean hoping or wishing you could be rich. I mean wanting with an intensely burning desire, and not only that, choosing to believe your want is not a mindless daydream or foolish fancy. The second step is to allow your ...
Views: 885(5 votes) - ***3 Key Ways to Shift Overwhelming Energy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Heather DominickNow there are all types of steps, tips and tricks to business success. But there’s one that I’ve found that really keeps the whole energy moving: the ability to process information. There’s more information out there than ever before. More to learn and more to do. There’s more stuff to read, ...
Views: 1377(5 votes) - ***3 Tips For How to Get More Free Time - For Busy Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“When my husband and I began dating we would often have a ‘veg out’ Saturday. It would involve sleeping in, watching or renting movies, playing games and eating left over's. It was quiet, relaxing and also very fun. Fast-forward 7 years of married life with 3 daughters … it surely has ...
Views: 2656(5 votes) - ***How to Turn Mistakes Into Miracles (And More Money!) - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Heather DominickWhen I think of all the mistakes I’ve made in my business (some small and some not-so-small) it’s important to remind myself that “perfect” never equals more successful. I’ve observed that one of the main things that keeps entrepreneurs from marketing themselves is fixating on “getting it ...
Views: 1138(20 votes) - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn the past few years, the way we communicate has expanded so much that it has affected everything we do. A lot of the processes we use to communicate are not new. Think about it; the first telephone was invented in 1876, the first television in 1925, and the first computer 1939. They have all ...
Views: 1025(15 votes) - Get Clear On What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Ruth HegartyI feel like I talk about this all the time and today I wanted to give you some more specific steps for getting to that really juicy clarity that I want you to have. Since you attract what you put your focus on, the more clearly you can envision what you want, the more focused your energy can be. ...
Views: 1025(20 votes) - Get Clear On What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Ruth HegartyI feel like I talk about this all the time and today I wanted to give you some more specific steps for getting to that really juicy clarity that I want you to have. Since you attract what you put your focus on, the more clearly you can envision what you want, the more focused your energy can be. ...
Views: 1025(20 votes) - Goal Setting - Ten Lessons I Learned While Climbing to the Top - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jill KoenigI recently spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin on a relaxing little weekend getaway. On my last day there, I set out with a girlfriend to explore Peninsula State Park, a beautiful nature preserve located on a bluff high above the waters of Green Bay. As we went through the park, we ...
Views: 1765(10 votes) - How to Be Successful in Online Money Making Opportunities - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouThe very first thing you have to ask yourself is why you are resorting to the internet to make money. The second is can you keep up with the challenge of dealing with an online business opportunity? A lot of people have actually tried to venture in an online business but nevertheless failed ...
Views: 691(10 votes) - Key Business Strategy to Grow Your Business in Any Economy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Betty JonesThe key business strategy is simple and it changes everything. You need to make time every single day to plan and implement ideas and strategies for developing your thinking to grow your businesses. More specifically, you need to make time every single day to take an honest look at where you ...
Views: 1302(15 votes) - Plant Today What You Want to Harvest Tomorrow - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniWith Spring around the corner, the ground is thawing and seedlings are sprouting up from the soil. It raises the question: What’s your plan for growth? Like cultivating your garden for growth, successful entrepreneurs realize that what is happening on the inside will always be reflected on ...
Views: 1484(5 votes) - Pricing Your eBook For Profit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldSo you've done it . . . written your first eBook. Now you have to decide how much to charge for it. Charge too little and people will think it's of little value and they won't purchase it, or even if they do buy your book, you’ll have to sell thousands of copies to break even after all your ...
Views: 1120(5 votes) - Sovereign Wealth and Emergency Financial Preparedness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert KressIt is apparent. As a culture and a society we have not been very well financially educated. At times it is important to cut through all the confusion and get down to the basics of financial knowledge and financial security to help lead us into sovereign wealth. Do you know the old saying, "a ...
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