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- Create Fans Not Clients - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI remember it well. I was 12 years old when I heard Eric Clapton's first solo album. I can tell you where I was. I can tell you the first song I listened to. (It wasn't the first track.) I can tell you that I was an instant fan and have been ever since --- so much so that my oldest child, Erika, ...
Views: 977(9 votes) - Delegation: What are your core competencies? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Hugh StewartDo you know your core competencies as an entrepreneur? Do you know the core competencies of your team members/contractors? This will help you to know what to delegate. We have previously explored the importance of identifying your Unique Ability and core competencies, with the goal of both ...
Views: 1827(3 votes) - Entrepreneur or Technician: How Your Business Connects to Your Prospects - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Lana McAraMost of the time when an individual gets an idea of starting a business, they start with an urgency to sell their personal skills and be their own boss. This is the commonly accepted definition of a small business owner. Unfortunately, it’s also the reason so many businesses fail. By ...
Views: 870(9 votes) - Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Contracting Industries - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOThe changes being forced on to our economy via the recession and globalization are creating and destroying jobs. The job destruction aspect tends to dominate the headlines due to the fact that there are a many industries where it appears that the jobs that have left are not coming back any time ...
Views: 1073(3 votes) - Excuse Me, But Your Bucket Is Leaking - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeSitting on the edge of a counter is a bucket. Only partially filled, it continues to let water escape -- drip by drip -- from a hole at the bottom. Scurrying back and forth is a team of people, trying in vain to add enough water to fill the bucket ... or at least keep it level. But the water ...
Views: 850(9 votes) - Five Reasons Why Capital Won’t Come Cheap Anymore - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Liz Zulianihttp://www.economywatch.com/in-the-news/five-reasons-why-capital-wont-come-cheap-anymore.20-1.html For three decades leading up to the financial crises, capital was cheaper and more available than ever. People became used to low interest rates and ease of borrowing. Now that the tables have ...
Views: 597(9 votes) - Formula for Successful Business Online Step 1: Know Who You Are - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Ellie YamaneSo you want to build your business online. Why? So you can quit your job? Do you want to be rich and famous? Build a top internet empire? Become a self-made millionaire? But why do you want these things? What is it you really want? Sigmund Freud said that everything we do springs from ...
Views: 590(12 votes) - Four Effective Twitter Job Search Tools - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from David PerdewBeing unemployed can be stressful and it can even affect your health. If you find yourself looking for work, you need effective job search tools. Fortunately, there are some quality applications out there that make things a little easier. Here are four tools to help with your job ...
Views: 558(3 votes) - Four Secrets to Highly Effective Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Eric MulfordHaving a marketing plan is a key to the success of your business. Failing to plan can lead to the rapid failure of your business. I'm going to share with you four secrets to highly effective marketing. But first we need to understand that... Marketing is building a path to your business so ...
Views: 1120(12 votes) - Goal Setting Success - A Myth? Or A Whale of a Yale Tale? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI don't know how many times I have read it. Maybe I've heard it even more. Sometimes it takes place at Yale; other times at Harvard. In some cases, it was in the 1950s; in other cases, it was in the 1970s. It has been referred to in bestselling books and on college campuses. It has been quoted ...
Views: 1165(9 votes) - How to Be Recognized as an Expert in Your Field and Have Prospects Banging on Your Door - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeWhen it comes to marketing your services, two facts hold true. One is, when things are important to people, they buy -- or at least attempt to buy -- from a recognized expert. The other is, to be most profitable, you must differentiate yourself from your competition. One of the most effective ...
Views: 1091(9 votes) - How to build a global personal brand in 10 simple steps - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Leanne GrechulkHow to build a global Personal Brand in 10 simple steps I’m off to give a talk tonight on personal branding to a group of 35 motivated and biz savvy women who wanted to know exactly what to do to build thriving global personal brands. I was asked to give this talk in a way that would be ...
Views: 664(3 votes) - 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: 859(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: 843(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: 742(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: 860(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: 829(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: 2079(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: 847(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: 1316(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: 993(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: 810(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: 510(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: 705(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: 901(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: 6453(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: 416(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: 617(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: 1606(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: 1910(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: 981(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: 757(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: 1437(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: 2067(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: 1945(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: 3993(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: 750(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: 1407(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: 1615(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: 782(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: 638(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: 929(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: 670(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: 1691(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: 1084(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: 1148(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: 1072(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: 1226(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: 1402(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 ...
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