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- How Your Business or Company Can Benefit From an Asset Search - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Edward Amaral, Jr., Esq.It has become increasingly important over the past few years for businesses and companies to collect debts that are owed to them. The economy has been in poor health; banks have cut back in lending; the bankruptcy and unemployment rates are at an all-time high; and the price of gasoline and oil ...
Views: 1386 - How Your Life Can Be A Dream - Success Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Robert WorstellMany people, at some point or another, have dreamed of being someone special - of personal greatness. Their are fantasies of being a start at sports, the homecoming queen, or simply rich and successful - even just happy with our relationships. For all our big dreams and great aspirations, our ...
Views: 1135 - How Your Small Business Can Easily Leverage AI - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2023 from Susan FriesenIt’s been less than a year since ChatGPT was launched, and already it’s changed the business landscape in ways we can only begin to imagine. But even a few years ago, if you’d told me I’d soon be publishing an article on how to use AI for small business, I would have thought you were out of ...
Views: 318 - How’s your back-end? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of my favorite shows is - America\'s Got Talent. I really enjoy watching raw talent come up from the ranks. There\'s great talent and there\'s... well, let\'s just say, less than great. Week after week acts are eliminated until one stands victorious as the winner. The mere fact that a ...
Views: 1488 - HRMS Packages In The Workplace - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Ioventures IncIt is quite common these days to have almost everything automated. Even the traditional business office functions we have known are now being made more manageable through the rise of several business software applications. And one such helpful software is the HRMS or human resources management ...
Views: 1655 - Hydraulic bending machine: types of machines, features of their design - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Kate MiddleThe press brake, equipped with a hydraulic drive, can be found today in the equipment of many manufacturing enterprises operating in various industries. This device, on which a metal workpiece is processed by the cold deformation method, makes it possible to manufacture products, the geometric ...
Views: 774 - If You Want to Succeed, Close the Exits! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Kathleen Hanagan“Those that are succeeding and are thrilled and joyful in the unfolding will often tell you, ‘I've dreamed this since I was little. I imagined it, I pretended it, I used to practice with the hairbrush pretending it was a microphone.’ Purity is the alignment of energy. Doesn't matter what anybody ...
Views: 1178 - Ignite Growth in your Business - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from James AllanIGNITE GROWTH (http://www.streethockeymillionaire.com/IgniteGrowth.pdf) How Businesses Can Grow Profitably JAMES ALLAN President, SHM Consulting TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 3 1.1 Objectives 3 1.2 Action Plan 3 2.0 Growth Strategy 5 3.0 Growth Tactics 7 3.1 Product ...
Views: 2597 - Importance of Logo Design at the Start of Business - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Claudia WinifredLooking at the fierce competition in the world of business, people are reluctant to land into the market or even to open a new stream of products or services. Managing all the different aspects of growth with competence and efficiency is what everyone strives for but the approach makes all the ...
Views: 854 - Important Stage Of Mobile Application Development Services - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from sophie dooleyWhen you want to start with application development services, it’s not correct to dive into mobile app creation without any strategy and clueless process. Coming with preconceived notions which ignore and dismiss some important factors in the success of the app may harm you. The lack of ...
Views: 581 - Improve Your Blog With This Amazing Advice - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2019 from Cacey TaylorIt's important to share your passions with others and one way to do this is through the use of a blog. Whether you are traveling abroad, wish to keep in touch with those at home or simply want to share some tips and tricks with others, blogging is a great way to do this. Read the following tips ...
Views: 889 - Improving How You Sell Yourself as a Professional - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from David NourMany technical professionals are often horrible at selling themselves. Many accountants, attorneys, consultants, and engineers don’t think of themselves as salespeople – and they don’t want to! Although their academic and educational foundation and their professional development includes ...
Views: 2367 - In Conversation with Cyber Security Evangelist, Michael Echols - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from Bianca RodriguezThe Founder of Max Cybersecurity, LLC, a national cybersecurity consultation service, talks about his purpose, vision, and motivation. Michael A. Echols, a senior cybersecurity executive, works closely with senior corporate leaders and government officials to establish the foundation of a ...
Views: 547 - Inbound PR: The New PR - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2018 from Spiros TsaltasYou most likely have heard of Inbound Marketing – a famed tool used by all marketers today for spotting, developing and nurturing prospects to become customers. Inbound Marketing was created a bit more than 10 years ago by a company named Hubspot (by the way, they have a very good & free online ...
Views: 1023 - Indian share bazaar closing in red today - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from M MuleyBear steal the show as Indian stock markets closed in deep red as Indian indices Nifty and Sensex both had cut their gains over the past couple of days. Nifty today opened very strong at 5557.55 from it's Thursday's closing of 5546.45 and moved on to touch an intraday high of 5599.25 but there ...
Views: 1334 - Internet Leased Line VS Broadband Connection - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2021 from Sayantan DasIt needs no rocket science knowledge to understand that seamless internet connectivity is the most important criteria for business success. Having a high-performance internet connection helps in setting up highly productive and enhanced collaboration, efficient operation, and increase business ...
Views: 576 - Internet Marketing Requires Strategy - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Sheila BergThe Internet is a place where people often keep putting money into the slot machine and hope they will hit the jackpot. Most people make the mistake and think that huge amount of traffic can bring good business without paying any attention to what sort of people are coming to the website. This ...
Views: 847 - Interruption Overload: Compounded Complexity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jeff DavidsonOne afternoon, the small knob on my dashboard, which controls the direction of air flow in my car, fell off while I was driving. At the end of my trip, I searched for the item, but it was nowhere to be found. I searched two other times with a flashlight, and it was all to no avail. Fortunately, ...
Views: 1448 - Is A Sense of "Overwhelm" Fracturing Your Focus? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Michele McGrewAs a solo spiritual business owner, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the various and sundry tasks on your "to do" list (trust me, I speak from experience!). This feeling can be exacerbated by the energy of the Waxing or growing Moon (the period between the New Moon and the Full Moon, ...
Views: 1321 - Is It Time to Add a Platinum Program to Your Business? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI suspect it is. Even if you are a newer business, once you have your free pieces in place and have your Signature System, you can offer a high end program. You can run this as a group program or you can simply create a program for individuals. Statistics have proven that 20% of your ...
Views: 1142 - Is Law School Worth it Anymore? - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Wayne MiltonPersonal anecdote: I have a friend, we’ll call him Fletcher, who is considering enrolling in law school as soon as he finishes his undergraduate studies at Syracuse University. Ever since I’ve known Fletcher, he has dreamed of pursuing a career in law. The field of law has changed over the ...
Views: 1456 - Is There A Difference Between Strategy And Tactics And How You Use Them In Business? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Diane ConklinIs there a difference between strategy and tactics? It probably depends on who you ask, but I see a big difference between the two. We talk a lot about and utilize strategy in our business and for our clients as well. So many things revolve around marketing and business strategy. Tactics ...
Views: 814 - IT Outsourcing Benefits and Drawbacks: A Comprehensive Guide - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2024 from Maksym BabychThe IT outsourcing market is booming, with companies increasingly delegating their IT tasks to third-party specialists. Whether it's outsourcing entire projects or specific tasks, it offers numerous benefits and potential pitfalls to consider. Types and Models of IT Outsourcing Types: ...
Views: 261 - It's Better to Be Different than It Is to Be Better - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jeff BealsFrom an outsider's perspective, she was leading the ideal life. She made the Dean's List in law school and was in her tenth year practicing at a respected firm in the middle of Toronto's bustling financial district. If that wasn't enough, she had four beautiful daughters, a rich personality ...
Views: 966 - It's Just Gravity - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Rand GolletzPicture this: A light plane goes down in the Arizona desert. A team from the NTSB descends on the scene to investigate what happened. After three months of rigorous study and analysis, they're ready to report. They call a news conference. The NTSB administrator approaches the podium. You've seen ...
Views: 1360 - Job Stress: An Unnecessary Evil - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Eve RojasBelow is one of the graduate level papers I wrote in 2000 to address the pervasive topic of job stress – something most of us cannot escape. It’s rather long and academic in tone, but the information still applies today and is worth a read. I will note that the references will not address ...
Views: 1794 - Join Chess tournament and win real cash prices - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Garry AkJoin Chess tournament and win real cash prices Play chess online and win a handsome amount in just a few minutes!!!!! Fame and wealth are the two reasons for pursuing any game as a profession. These days lots of money is involved in almost all games and you can get rich very soon if you ...
Views: 708 - Keep Your Business Solvent with Efficient Debt Collection - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Ben WallYou’ll efficiently recover dues owed to your business if you opt for debt collection by JMA Credit or similar agencies. Businesses have to remain solvent and profitable, especially for startups yet to break even on initial investments. It is better not to lend when your company is yet to meet ...
Views: 2439 - Key Rules To Getting Your Website Noticed - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Diana SamalotWe all understand that conventional methods of advertising and marketing are not as effective as they used to be. For example, the Yellow Page telephone directories are not nearly as prominent as they once were. You are more likely to find them propping up a monitor on a home office desk, ...
Views: 822 - Key to making Plans Implementable - What does it mean to me? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Asanka JayaratneIn the world of decision making if there is one question you can ask before deciding to on a new operation plan for your company what would it be? Most people might say, What is the bottom line or what is the ROI? But beyond anything the most crucial question you should be asking yourself and ...
Views: 1338 - Killer Problem Solving for You or Your Team - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Mary Lee Gannon,Problem solving is often difficult whether the problem is yours alone or one that requires group consideration. If the problem is personal in nature, you may feel ‘stuck’ in moving forward. In working with groups of people either at work, in volunteer activities or in your own family it may ...
Views: 1320 - Knowing When to Delegate - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman Understanding when to delegate is probably the toughest situation we face as small business entrepreneurs’. We are taught that we we must do it all. If we do not know how to do something, we try to get the training to do an adequate job and we muddle through it. We ...
Views: 1080 - Knowledge Management and How to Use it - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonKnowledge management (KM) is about recognizing useful information that exists within a company and making it accessible to others so they can either use the existing information or add information of their own. Every organization creates and uses information that is specific to their own area of ...
Views: 1576 - LATEST WAY TO GET A FREE AMAZON PRIME ACCOUNT - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GFREE AMAZON PRIME ACCOUNT? LATEST WAY TO GET A FREE AMAZON PRIME ACCOUNT What is AMAZON PRIME? Amazon Prize is the premium service offered by Amazon through a monthly membership program. This subscription program provides its members FREE Fast Delivery, Unlimited Videos, Music, Gaming, ...
Views: 740 - LATEST WAY TO GET YOUR NETFLIX FREE ACCOUNTS - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GIS NETFLIX FREE? NETFLIX is the biggest premium streaming service with over millions of active subscribers from around the world. It produces all types of content in different languages for worldwide audiences as well as exclusive content for the regional audiences. This is the biggest ...
Views: 970 - Let Success Chase You - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMarch 27, 2014 I recently read Wayne Dyer's new book I Can See Clearly Now, in which he said something that had a profound impact on me, "I've never chased success...success has always chased me." As I've thought about this over the past few weeks, I realize that not only have I spent much ...
Views: 1433 - Leveraging Technology to Streamline Solar Appointment Setting Processes - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2024 from Perfect Home DefenseIn today's rapidly evolving world, the adoption of renewable energy sources like solar power is becoming increasingly imperative. As concerns about climate change grow, so does the demand for sustainable energy solutions. Solar energy, in particular, has emerged as a frontrunner in the quest for ...
Views: 247 - LinkedIn Marketing Question – Seriously, How Different Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Kristina JaramilloLots of people are "different" these days. But are they really thought leaders? 1. In most cases, you can't tell one coach, consultant or expert in a particular industry from another. They practically use the same language to describe themselves and what they do. 2. If you look at the ...
Views: 810 - LinkedIn Marketing Tips For Law Firms - How Lawyers Can Attract and Retain More Clients Using LinkedIn - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Kristina JaramilloLinkedIn is reportedly the most popular business social networking site used by attorneys. In fact, a recent report shows that 70% of corporate counsel use LinkedIn as a tool, and half rely on it. Executives from every Fortune 500 company are using LinkedIn. To help law firms attract and ...
Views: 1076 - LITTLE BLACKBOOK OF INBOUND MARKETING - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Ricky MakanFew years ago, businesses published regular blog content & were rewarded by Google for their content marketing prowess. Marketers followed a defined SEO strategy & were idolised for it. Today, these (and many more) activities fall effortlessly into Inbound Marketing. An inbound marketing ...
Views: 864 - Lowest Refinance- Interrelated Info For Accept Credit Card Merchant Account - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from prakash grgA loan modification is only offered to homeowners when it is in the best interest of the bank to do so - not always because it's the perfect choice for the borrower. If the bank can save additional cash by foreclosing on your home then that is what they will do. You see, we should be ...
Views: 849 - Manager's Corner - Clear Needs Lead To Clear Hires - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Liz WeberI received a telephone call recently from a client desperately trying to fill a vacancy in her accounting office. After describing the situation she read the position description to me. Among other general items, it noted, "At least three years of accounting experience." Well that's just dandy, ...
Views: 865 - Manager's Corner - Communication Is A Beautiful Thing - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Liz WeberA beautiful thing happened during a client work session this week: the management team experienced the value of clear, honest communication. For some time this client has been under the incorrect assumption that its management team communicated well with each other. Yet invariably when I'd have ...
Views: 790 - Manager's Corner - Control Freaks - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Liz WeberIt's happening again. We've been contacted by several clients all dealing with the same issue: current top management is ready to move on (retire, sell, quit, transfer to a new division, etc.) and there's no staff ready or able to replace them. The problem from the clients' perspective is: How ...
Views: 1055 - Manager's Corner - Determine What You Need - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Liz WeberThe most common question I'm asked by new clients who are focusing on succession planning is: "How do I start?" It's a great question and its answer is one that many clients don't anticipate: Start by having a very clear, well-developed strategic plan. Needless to say, when new clients hear ...
Views: 809 - Manager's Corner - Directors Direct. Managers Do - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Liz WeberRecently a colleague asked me for advice to help him with one of his clients. My colleague's been working with this particular client for several years, but it's getting to a point of frustration where my colleague's ready to walk away. The manager -- or as my colleague now calls him -- The ...
Views: 1184 - Manager's Corner - Plot Your Plan - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Liz WeberI was recently asked by an executive team, "How do we start pulling a Succession Plan together? We believe we have many of the pieces already, but we don't know what to do with them." That's a great question and a great position to be in. The answer though, requires you to first be clear on what ...
Views: 1051 - Manager's Corner - Use It Or Lose It - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Liz WeberWe've hit that part of the Strategic Planning process with a few of our clients: It's time for them to put what they've developed to the test. Specifically, a few clients are facing difficult situations with select key staff members. These tough situations are requiring top management to either ...
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