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- Who Will Read Your Article - Writing an Interesting Article - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2006 from Matthew GlanfieldWhen writing an article it not only has to be informative but interesting as well. Almost anyone can put words down and describe their company, product, or any topic really, but knowing how to effectively write an interesting article is not as easy as it may seem. To write an interesting article ...
Views: 577 - How One Check Changed My Mom's Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2006 from Nicholas DixonNicholas Dixon Copyright ©2006 My mother has always wanted me to become a policeman. Forwhatever reasons, she has been pushing the idea on me since theday I left high school. It was even more pressuring when I wasunemployed. It was when I started working I discovered that it was possibleto ...
Views: 1006 - Discover The Tao of Making Money - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2006 from David CameronTao means Way. The Tao of Making Money is the Way of Making Money. What natural principles does making money follow? Making money is part of nature, and struggle is a symptom that you are out of harmony with the flow of nature, how things work. The word prosperity originally meant "to be in the ...
Views: 1082 - WHY DON'T YOU HAVE TEN TIMES AS MANY CLIENTS? YOU COULD! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2006 from Charlie CookYou know that hundreds, if not thousands, of people want and need your products and services. You're spending good money on advertising and mailings and you have a great looking website up, but you're still not getting all the clients you want or could handle. Why aren't more people responding ...
Views: 904 - Our Brains and Decision-Making: Emotional or Rational? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2006 from Patsi KrakoffNeuroscientists are now discovering more about the brain and how it processes information and makes decisions. While much remains to be learned, apparently we may not be as rational and in control of our senses as we think we are. The closer scientists look, the clearer it becomes that we are ...
Views: 923 - Nine and a Half Tips for Killer Email Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2006 from Dave CarlsonAuthor and speaker Jeffrey Gitomer says that over the next 10 years a company's email list will be the most valuable asset a company can have. I agree. The more you effectively you communicate with the people on your list, the more valuable that list will become. I'd like you to grow your list ...
Views: 780 - The Myth About Price - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2006 from Kelley RobertsonIn today’s competitive business environment, it often seems that the most important aspect of someone’s buying decision is price. People constantly ask for lower prices, compare our prices with the competition, and badger us to give them a better deal. Regardless of what you sell, you probably ...
Views: 654 - This Is Your Year To Be BOLD! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2006 from Kim DukeWOW!! Can you believe it is 2006? Doesn't it seem like yesterday that we were drinking champagne bringing in the new century?? 6 years have gone by since then. What have YOU filled them with? This Is Going To Be Your Felt-Marker Year! You've seen them - those fabulous huge felt markers ...
Views: 596 - You Haven't Earned the Right to Sell to Me! - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHow often do people try to sell us something before we have expressed an interest, have a desire, or are in the market for what they have? It seems the standard for many salespeople is to try to sell to anyone and everyone regardless of the interest level. When someone attempts to sell us ...
Views: 778 - Making Time for Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. Hayden"I don't have time to market." It's a common complaint from self-employed professionals. When you are the only one who can serve the clients, manage the business, and perform all the sales and marketing functions, time becomes the most precious commodity you have. How can you find time for ...
Views: 1246 - Career Karma - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2006 from William ArrudaYou Reap What You Sow. It’s true in most aspects of your life and it’s especially true in your career. The other day, I got a call from a former colleague. He hadn’t been in touch for years (almost 10 years) but he just lost his job and was hoping I could give him some contacts in IT ...
Views: 1755 - Three steps to successful midlife career change - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2006 from Cathy GoodwinQ. After several years, I finally left middle school teaching, a career I had come to hate. Now I feel like a failure. My skills mean nothing to the business world. I have considered becoming a librarian, journalist or social worker, but I can’t afford to return to school. And I need a job ...
Views: 1634 - Packaging and Marketing yourself - "Brand You" - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2006 from Cecile PeterkinBranding is a process started by large corporations like Nike as part of a marketing strategy in the 1980’s. It is a concept which had them selling their customers an image and an idea. Soon, along with the pair of running shoes you were buying, you were also buying into the concept, and "just ...
Views: 860 - Make Some Noise: Seven Super Promotion Steps - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Susan FriedmannTrade shows are all about promotion. You are strategically planning to present your goods and services to a specially targeted audience, in order to meet clearly defined goals and objectives. To maximize your success, however, it is imperative to make promotional efforts above and beyond merely ...
Views: 739 - Here’s a Safe Alternative to the Stock Market - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Steve GroomAre you getting consistent 10-15% or more yields from your CD’s, Stocks, Savings Accounts, IRA’s and other investments? If not, read on… by Steve Groom Did you know that there is a very safe investment that produces consistently high yields while at the same time provides security and ...
Views: 1091 - A Good Ghostwriter - How to decide - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2006 from Matthew GlanfieldA ghostwriter is a writer who creates an article or other publication for another company or person, essentially not getting credit for the creation. The person or company gets the credit and the ghostwriter is paid, making a win-win situation for both the writer and the company. There are ...
Views: 635 - The Creation of the Perfect Article - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2006 from Matthew GlanfieldWriting articles, if properly written can provide you an extreme amount of exposure across the internet. The first thing you will need to realize is that writing for the internet is vastly different from writing for a newspaper, report, or magazine. Before you begin creating the perfect ...
Views: 523 - 10 Ways to Resign from Your Job With Professionalism and Pride - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinWhile some employees fear lay-offs, often my clients find themselves in the happy position of accepting a new job and saying good-by to a current employer. Surprisingly, many admit they’re nervous about telling a current boss they’re leaving. And if you've held the same job for a long time, ...
Views: 12167 - Something All My Own - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2006 from Jill HartOwning my own business has taught me many things about myself. I’ve learned that I can make wise business decisions, I can manage the accounts and taxes for my company, and I can type with one hand while holding a sleeping 6 month old. All of these things have helped me develop into a much more ...
Views: 690 - How To Boost Your Home Based Business Sales In 2006 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2006 from Tim SomersHere are three easy to execute tips to boost your home based business sales in 2006 1. Develop a cut and dry marketing calendar to establish "what" you actually propose to offer your prospects, "when" you propose to offer your product or service and "how" you intend to offer it. Will your ...
Views: 765 - Stock Market Trading Strategies. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Jigar VikamseyPeople loose money when they try and time the stock markets. Its a Common investor problem!. One say's "I bought shares of "XYZ Company" at $100 and immediately after I bought the stock price dropped to $80." I feel very sad. Another comes with a different version "I sold shares of "XYZ ...
Views: 539 - Money Problems? Consider A Viable Home Business - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2006 from Jim EastmanMany people find themselves in what might be called the “Time and Money Catch 22.” Trapped in a dead-end job with no hope for advancement, they live from paycheck to paycheck making barely enough money to meet expenses. They long to break free and start a business of their own, because the hope ...
Views: 765 - Create Better Decisions: Whose Decision Is It? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2006 from Gary CohenAs clients meet with me to discuss leadership, inevitably the conversation turns to decision-making. Making decisions is one of the most taxing job responsibilities that leaders have. In my experience, leaders suffer more than they should because they make too many decisions. Too often, they ...
Views: 731 - An Internet Business Formula of Success - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2006 from Matthew GlanfieldEver since I was in elementary school my favorite subject has always been Mathematics. I always loved how on tests and assignments your answers were either right or they were wrong. I hated the subjectiveness of my other classes like English and Geography, especially when I would lose marks for ...
Views: 562 - When was the Last Time You Referred a Website to a Friend? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2006 from Matthew GlanfieldIt's strange. Most webmasters work extremely hard to promote their websites on the Internet. You have probably worked day and night optimizing your pages for the search engines. You have probably spent countless amounts of money on Pay Per Click advertising and Internet marketing ...
Views: 560 - Career Change Over 40 - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2006 from Waller JamisonAs populations in the developed world are growing older and many countries are experiencing a crisis in the pension system, we are facing the prospect of having to work past the usual retirement age. Yet, at the same time, older people are not always welcomed back into the work force. Many also ...
Views: 1209 - 5 Steps to a 30 Day Financial Turnaround - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2006 from Jeannette MawIf you’re not happy with your money situation and would like to change it (and believe it’s possible), you’re ready for a 30 day turnaround. Follow these steps to guarantee yourself a new money story within the next 30 days!1. What do you want?First figure out what your target is. If you just ...
Views: 740 - Shape up your Finances While you help others Shape up their Weight - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2006 from Ethel RobinsonThe new year has begun and many resolutions have been made. Resolve now to to get your finances in tip top shape while helping others get their physical health in shape. As usual most people have made weight loss a part of their new year resolution. This is something that not only is part of a ...
Views: 538 - What do you do with your Web site Traffic? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2006 from Matthew GlanfieldHave you ever noticed how much everybody talks about Internet marketing? It seems to be one of the hottest topics on the Internet over the past few years. The funny thing about it is that with all the talk that has been going on very few people actually understand some of the fundamental ...
Views: 528 - The Power of a Name - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2006 from Kelley RobertsonRemembering a customer’s name can improve your sales. However, people in my workshops often tell me that they have a difficult time remembering names. I sometimes think we tend to get too hung up on trying to recall a person’s name, especially if we have only met them once. Like anything else ...
Views: 601 - What's your leadership style? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2006 from Kreg EndersonWhat’s Your Leadership Style? Early in my career, I remember being asked in interviews, “what is your leadership style”. At the time I thought I needed to have a single style so I would have an answer to this question. But it never seemed quite right to answer the question without asking “who ...
Views: 1090 - How to Network Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2006 from Dee PiziakNetworking is the single most effective way to job hunt and to increase business opportunities. Without a circle of high quality professional acquaintances, you will be severely disadvantaged throughout your career. However, building this circle requires planning and you have to continually ...
Views: 663 - Always Have a Current Resume - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2006 from Dee PiziakYour resume tells the world who you are, professionally. In today's tight job market, you need to pursue opportunities right away when they come up. And it all starts with a current and professional resume. Both the content and the format are important. No matter how brilliant or experienced ...
Views: 833 - THE BEST KEPT WEB SITE MARKETING SECRET - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2006 from Charlie CookIf you have a web site that's not pulling in prospects and sales, I have a marketing secret to share with you. Your s.ales and profits will increase as soon as you apply it. Whether you're marketing on the web, in print or in person, you are guaranteed to improve your web site marketing and make ...
Views: 866 - The Top 5 First-Year Mistakes in the Home Business - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2006 from Mike SandersEven once you’ve got past the starting-up stage, there are still plenty mistakes to be made to build a home business, and most of them are going to be made in your make-or-break year—the first one. Here are the top five things to avoid. Are you waiting for Customers to Come to You? Too many ...
Views: 660 - Your Own Internet Business - Is it possible? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2005 from Matthew GlanfieldThe other day I picked up a Reader's Digest magazine (a very popular Canadian magazine) and glanced at the cover. The designers of Reader's Digest are very good at catching your attention and making you want to read whatever they have in their magazine. There on the front I noticed a headline ...
Views: 566 - Finally! Unique Futures Stock Market Trading Curbs Expose Fear and Perception Secrets - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2005 from David JenynsWhen examining futures stock market trading curbs, it`s a well-known saying that `traders should have a healthy fear of the market`. It seems like a perfectly reasonable assumption to make. The market is volatile, and each trade you make is to some extent unpredictable. But, it`s one thing to ...
Views: 1021 - Conditioning Your Financial Muscles for Change - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Joan SotkinEveryone wants more money. But if tomorrow you received a substantial raise or inherited $100,000, would you know what to do with the excess? You may think having more money will make things easier, but that’s not necessarily the case. Changing your financial position means making adjustments ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - NETWORKING 101 - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Terry L. Sumerlin“Excuse me, we’ve never met but would you mind giving me a list of all your friends and business contacts so that I might sell them my products and services?” Who would make such a foolish request? Yet, some of the things that are done in the name of networking are just about as ...
Views: 614 - Three Reasons To Host Your Own Teleconference - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Tom Parkerop companies have been doing it for years. It enables their employees to "be there" without actually being there. Teleconferencing has been in existence for a number of years to help people to work at home and still be a major part of meetings. But, now it's taking on a whole new dimension. ...
Views: 519 - Countdown to Success : Twelve Things to do Twelve Months in Advance - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2005 from Susan FriedmannWhen a show’s a year away, it may seem like you have lots of time to get ready. But appearances can be deceiving. Twelve months is not long, especially with all the pre-show planning, training, and preparation you’ve got to do. Here is a checklist of sixteen vital items that need to be done ...
Views: 729 - How To Increase Revenue In 24 Hours - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Kim DukeWhat's Black, Green and Purple? As many of you know - I love reading and for some strange reason have a memory for quotes. One I love is "The only difference between a rut and a grave are the dimensions." I know you have been working hard this year. I know you have been working smarter this ...
Views: 593 - Over 40? What’s next with your work, your life? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2005 from Craig NathansonOver 40? What’s next with your work, your life? By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ What would your perfect life’s work be? In mid-life, it’s a question we seldom ask. It could be the one question that saves you from lackluster jobs, faceless bosses and endless commutes. Are you stuck ...
Views: 655 - How to Tell Which Coach Is Right For You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2005 from Leonard LangYour friend calls. She’s upset. She’s been working with a coach for a couple of months or maybe a lot longer, and now she’s quitting without achieving her goals. “I wasted a lot of time and money and I don’t even know what went wrong. My coach had credentials and good references. And I did ...
Views: 968 - Preparing Your Home for Sale: Make Needed Repairs - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2005 from Roselind HejlBefore a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in a variety of ways. It must be a suitable commuting distance, neighborhood, design style, floorplan, size, number of bedrooms, etc. If all or most of these needs are met, the buyer will begin to move in the direction of ...
Views: 753 - Are You a Jumper or a Planner? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Karyn GreenstreetThere appears to be two types of small business owners: people who jump right into running their business and marketing their products and services with little or no planning, and those who plan a strategy -- and a service or product design -- before they ever dream of offering it to the ...
Views: 647 - Be Ready to Answer the Top 10 Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Linda MatiasGREAT INTERVIEWS GET THE JOB It can be easy to convince ourselves that the job interview doesn’t matter so much, as long as our resume is outstanding, our dress is impeccably professional, and that we are nice people. After all, nice people do win in the end, don’t they? Unfortunately, this ...
Views: 958 - Finding Your Next Big Idea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffThe business enterprise has two, and only two, basic functions: marketing and innovation. It is not necessary for a business to grow bigger; but it is necessary that it constantly grow better. - Peter F. Drucker The organization that fails to continually innovate new products and services ...
Views: 704 - Rapport vs. Compliance - Killer Sales Tools - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2005 from JK EllisRapport vs. Compliance There is a lot of talk in the persuasion and NLP community about rapport and how to gain it. Yes, it is absolutely true what they say that "With rapport anything is possible and without it nothing is possible." Plenty of trainers have dedicated a LOT of seminar time to ...
Views: 914 - Have You Created an Impossible Business? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenIt's easy to think that any business can be successful if you work hard enough, but there are many situations where this just isn't so. Consultants, coaches, and other service professionals often start a business believing that all they need to do is charge a "reasonable" fee and sell ...
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