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- “I’m a Technopreneur and I’m jobless,” says Faizan Laghari. Is an entrepreneur jobless? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe Yes "I am jobless" Camp by Faizan Laghari Jobless for over 10 years I can only speak for myself in this regard. The fact of the matter is that I haven't had a job for 10 years now. Definition of Job As I always explain in my presentations, a "job" in my opinion is where I go for an ...
Views: 1735 - 10.5 Easy Ways To Recognize Unreliable And Even Dangerous Ebusiness Web Sites - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Curt GrahamWord Count = 2136 Have you already found yourself locked into a business web site that in a very short time made the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Too late? You’ve already been there? Want your money back? Those intermittent spurts of suspicion, while using any web site, that keep ...
Views: 1733 - Offshore Virtual Assistants May Actually Hurt Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Denise GriffittsMy motto is and will always be, “Do What You Love and Outsource the Rest!” Now that is an easy premise for me to put forth, but what does it actually mean to the entrepreneur who badly needs ongoing assistance to build and grow their business? As a business owner you realize by now that ...
Views: 1726(5 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: 1725(3 votes) - Going Legal: How to Find & Work with an Attorney for Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroDeciding Whether to Go Legal As a former full-time practicing attorney and now a small business owner, I have been on both sides of the fence when it comes to the legal issues a business owner may face. This provides me with the distinct advantage of knowing when to call in an attorney for ...
Views: 1722(4 votes) - 5 Things To Overcome The Tough Parts Of Blogging - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comThere are times when a blogger, like any other writer, will 'loose the muse.' Every idea that comes to mind seems either trite or dull or, worse still, no ideas come to mind. What's a blogger to do? Here are five tactics that just might clear away the cobwebs and allow you to find an inspiring ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - How to Borrow a Business Loan for Your First Business - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Isaac JuarezIt seems like you can’t turn on your TV or read a news story without hearing about a new business startup raking in millions of dollars. In fact, it’s never been easier to start a business thanks to a wide-range of online resources including incorporation documents, website analytics, ...
Views: 1720(2 votes) - Integrating The Tools You Need As A Console Manager - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Hector Kleinege MugenWhen you need to be able to monitor different sources of input and output that are being run on a central computer system, it is pretty likely you will need a console manager. This nifty little device allows you to gain access to important server features and systems from an out-of-hub location ...
Views: 1720 - Preventing Physical Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dovell BonnettPhysical identity theft occurs when thieves come in close contact with their victims or the information they’re stealing. for example, Thieves may engage in dumpster diving, where they look through garbage, or literally dumpsters. to find papers with account numbers, addresses, name of family ...
Views: 1718 - The Sales Theory of Relativity:ABC = Always Be Closing! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Albert Einstein’s famous “Theory of Relativity” (e = mc2) is as familiar to many millions of people as a popular modern commercial limerick for a soft drink or a jingle for a candy bar. Even though very few amongst these millions actually understand the scientific premise of ...
Views: 1718(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: 1716(3 votes) - Many Aspects of Modern Travel Were Pioneered By the Ancient Romans - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Modern travelers take the open road for granted. We can hop into exquisitely engineered modern vehicles, pop onto smooth, straight freeways, well lit, with excellent signage and many roadside conveniences. We can cover as much ground as we might like in any direction, in ...
Views: 1715 - 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: 1713 - 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo continuing in the theme of the last few post I decided to put together another list for change and growth. I call this one: 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind. 1. Work on responding instead of reacting. Reacting is something your body does out of habit, you step on a ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - Packaged Drinking Water Plant-Importance of Mineral Water Plant - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from prity marksDrinking pure water is an essential requisite for the proper functioning and healthy working of the body. Packaged drinking water is any day a safe bet when it comes to purity, reliability and affordability. Seeing the growing demand for such mineral water many companies are cashing on the ...
Views: 1712 - Do You Have a Selling System? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dave Kahle“I have my own style of selling.” I have heard this countless times, usually from relatively inexperienced salespeople. What they really mean is, “I don’t have any real system to what I do, I don’t want any scrutiny, and I probably am not going to learn anything from you.” Does every ...
Views: 1711(4 votes) - 3 Ways to KISS Procrastination Away for Good - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Lisa MininniProcrastination can be detrimental to an entrepreneur’s productivity and business growth. It sidelines a project or product going to market. Everyone has a certain activity they choose instead of the project they should be working on. Once you identify those procrastination pitfalls, it’s a ...
Views: 1709(4 votes) - If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhile driving down the freeway gazing at the car in front, I noticed its bumper sticker: “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” It’s true, if we continue to think and behave in the same way, we will continue to get the same results. Scientific research shows that when you carry out ...
Views: 1709(4 votes) - Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Career Fortune - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceIs apprehension preventing you from becoming a successful businessperson? Understand where your anxiety is coming from - and find out how to overcome it. What's holding you back from business achievement? Is it a lack of skill to do something profitable and worthwhile? I doubt it. Chances ...
Views: 1707 - Promote Your Business With Free Giveaways - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Simon WilliamsMarketing and promotion is essential for the success of all companies, no matter how big or small. Among the various promotional strategies that help to promote products and services, free giveaways is very effective. These giveaways are used as a part of sales promotion to boost the sales of ...
Views: 1701 - 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: 1700(1 vote) - Three Keys to Implementing Improvement Goals That Increase Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Pat AltvaterIs there a behavior that if done consistently would dramatically increase your bottom line? But, you can’t make yourself do it. You find yourself thinking you’ll start it tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes. Don’t beat yourself up if you can relate – you are not alone! It’s our nature ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - How To Sell Affiliate Products - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2018 from Jon RhodesThere are many ways you can sell affiliate products. You don’t even necessarily need a website or blog, although I would recommend it if you want to make good money for a long period of time. Although you can make good money without a reputable site, I prefer this route as you can create ...
Views: 1699(3 votes) - C-Level Selling – 2 Steps to Own Existing Accounts and Steal Competitors’ - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Sam ManferYour buyers from the top C-level echelon to lowly subordinates will stick buy you if you continue to meet their needs. Likewise, they will switch to competitors if you don’t. This means, if you want your competitors’ accounts, get to the c-level leaders and show them you can satisfy their needs ...
Views: 1698 - Everything I Learned About Methodical Decision Makers, I Learned From My Mom - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lisa MininniWhatever you’re selling, you must reach out to a decision maker. All kinds of selling techniques are used, but the bottom line is decision makers are people. They have identifiable needs, preferences, and even motivations for what they buy. They have goals, dreams and hopes. That couldn’t ...
Views: 1697(4 votes) - ***5 Ways to Avoid Living a Regret-Filled Life as An Entrepreneurial Woman - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI recently watched a Ted Talk video by Jane McGonigal who shared the top 5 most common regrets of the dying expressed to hospice workers. Her list was fascinating. As women entrepreneurs our lives are often filled with countless tasks and action steps that we must take to market our business ...
Views: 1696(2 votes) - A Strong Sales Model Underlies Every Assumption In a Business Plan - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Geoff FickeOne of the most difficult tasks a new prospective entrepreneur faces is the construction of a Sales Model. Many books devoted to instruction for writing a business plan devote little or no attention to this vital exercise. The knowledge needed to assemble a quantified, qualified and clearly ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - ***Got Messy Financial Piles? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI am often amazed at how many financial books neglect to focus on the critical issue of how to get financially organized. So many of us are desperately seeking the one quick-fix step that will turn our financial lives around (like investing in the right stock) that we neglect to take ...
Views: 1694(5 votes) - ***11 Simple Steps to Signing on a New Client - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Heather DominickI often hear from entrepreneurs how hard it is to sign on a new client. Actually, it’s quite simple. I am going to share 11 steps with you, but before you can take these 11 steps to signing on a new client you must be clear about WHO your Ideal Client is. This is a key pre-step. And another key ...
Views: 1693(7 votes) - How To Build More Confidence, Clarity and BOLDNESS Into Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Becky HarmonWant to build a BOLD IDENTITY? Then you are going to have to be willing to be teachable. In other words, we should never arrive knowledge-wise, well, until you ARRIVE eternally. This means, ideally we should be willing to receive correction personally and in our businesses/ministries at any ...
Views: 1692 - The Tao of Shawshank: 12 Rules for Escaping the Rat Race - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Walt GoodridgeTao is a Chinese word which, loosely translated, means "way." The letter "t" is an approximation of a Chinese sound that does not have an exact English equivalent. The most accurate rendition would be a combination "t" & "d" sound, as in "Tdhow." Many pronounce it "Dow", as in "Dow Jones" (ie., ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Dubai as an International Business Hub and the Incentives Provided To the Free Zone Companies by the Government - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Hosam HabibDubai is one of the seven emirates of UAE. The emirate consists of a city of the same name. The city is the largest in terms of population among the rest of the cities of UAE and is the second largest city in terms of area after Abu Dhabi. The history of Dubai dates back to the era even before ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - The Biggest Reason That Separates Great Guitar Players From Mediocre Guitar Players - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Tom HessWhat do you think separates great guitarists from average guitarists? Hint: It has nothing to with guitar technique or the amount of time your practice each day. In fact, the answer is so simple you have probably overlooked it: The Secret To Becoming A Great Guitarist It is commonly ...
Views: 1689 - Massimo Ranieri Inspires in Life & Business: I Sing Because I Don't Know How to Swim - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Margaret Cowan“I sing because I don’t know how to swim” says Massimo Ranieri, one of Italy’s most popular romantic pop singers in the title of his newest CD. My singing resembles a crow squawking, so I swim because I don’t know how to sing! I first heard Massimo sing when I lived in Italy in 1978 and now ...
Views: 1687 - Your First Viral Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Marquita HeraldViral marketing campaigns can be exciting and if effective literally explode traffic to your website or blog. Following are a few ideas for types of products and services you can use for your campaign, but the first step in any marketing campaign is to determine your goal – what is it exactly ...
Views: 1687(5 votes) - “What Is Our Aim? Victory, Victory at all Costs..! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Geoff FickeWinston Churchill’s Famous War Cry Is Fully Applicable for Today’s Entrepreneurs Arguably, the courage and moral leadership provided to the western world by Winston Churchill was the key instrument essential to keeping World War 2 from ending early, and ever so badly for the cause of ...
Views: 1684(5 votes) - ***Want More Clients and Money? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI remember struggling years ago with experiencing severe feast and famine cycles in my business and wondering how I could create a consistent stream of income and prospects. I felt challenged because I would focus on serving my current clients to the detriment of marketing my business. And ...
Views: 1677(4 votes) - Virtual Conference Etiquette - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Dawn Scranton, CQAVirtual Conferences continue to gain momentum and popularity as individuals experience increasing amounts of virtual activities for: team collaboration, staff education and delivery of customer support. However, as we ramp-up for online activities, firms will find it mandatory (if they haven’t ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - Are you willing to risk big to build your business? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Kathleen GageWe hire coaches and mentors for a reason; to stretch us, take us where we have yet to go and remind us of the little things that add up to big outcomes. Personally, I hire experts to push me and encourage me to take risks (and big ones at that). What I fail to understand is when someone hires a ...
Views: 1669 - Attract Sponsors and Advertisers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article examines sponsorships and advertising as methods for making cost breakthroughs and generating extra revenues. Let's start with sponsorships. What do I mean by a sponsorship? It is any way to combine recognition with providing access to desirable prospects and customers for ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - Eric Hoffer: The Obstacles We Face Daily Present Our Greatest Opportunities - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke As a young, struggling college student in the 1960’s I became entranced with the life, philosophy and writings of the great American thinker Eric Hoffer. Hoffer’s life story was almost mystical, his thinking so lucid and the concepts he presented were so fresh that I could not ...
Views: 1664(2 votes) - graphology - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from vinit bansodeHOW DOES IT WORK? One of the main keys to interpreting handwriting is the fact that we always write differently from the model taught to us at school. How we form and combine characters and position them on the page creates a unique writing pattern. From the graphologist's viewpoint, ...
Views: 1664(4 votes) - Great Entrepreneurs Build Strong International Brand Names - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Geoff FickeTheir Successors Often Lose Focus And Greatly Damage These Franchises If you are of a certain age you will vividly remember the following names: Helena Rubenstein, Faberge, Germain Monteil, Trigere, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Max Factor, Schwinn, W. T. Grant, Montgomery Ward and Chuck Taylor. ...
Views: 1660(3 votes) - Therapists Beware This Online Trickster - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaThis is a scam that was attempted on me. Of course, I did not fall for it. I contacted my web person, who told me it was a well-known scam, explained to me how it is done, and informed me how I can report it to the authorities, in order to help other therapists that may be targeted by this ...
Views: 1658 - How to Gesture And Double Your Communicating Skills - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Gesture And Double Your Communication Skills Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension) without sounding like a dominating school teacher? If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot happier than if he says the results ...
Views: 1653(8 votes) - How Start Up Business Grants Can Really Benefit New Small Businesses - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardStart-up grants can help benefit small businesses in many ways. Grants for small businesses are offered by federal or state agencies and other organizations. There are also offices such as small business development offices to help the small business grant seeker with advice on how to get ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - Grant Money to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardStarting a new business is the dream of many people across the United States. However, with the current economic climate, it has become a tad bit more difficult than it used to be. Many potential business owners are scared out of starting their own business for one reason or another. They don't ...
Views: 1649(6 votes) - Are You Ignoring Messages? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Lisa MininniIn its simplest form, communication in business is conveying a message through a channel. It can link ideas and things and is a mechanism for connectivity and interaction. Communication is expressed in words, pictures, gestures, signals, and colors. In its most basic context, there is a ...
Views: 1647(9 votes) - Binary Glitch - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Aryana HudsonAll people are plugged into the binary computer technology by virtue of the presence of that system on the planet. How does this affect the world? Well in order to understand the consciousness necessary for the invention of quantum computing and the information highway the observer must ...
Views: 1647(3 votes) - 5 Reasons to Use Twitter to Advertise your Business - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Candy SugarmanOne of the most attractive things about advertising with Twitter is that it's free. Radio, television, and newspapers can get quite expensive and doesn't necessarily hit your targeted demographic. The better advertising can be Twitter. Below are 5 ways that Twitter is an business advertising ...
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