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- 5 Spring Things the Positively Successful Do to Grow - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Joey FaucetteThe snow finally melted to reveal a spring-like day. The calendar called my wife and I to activity—to act on our plans for the blueberry bushes to grow fruit. Positively successful people understand that it’s a process to grow personally and professionally. They Work Positive with themselves ...
Views: 1193 - Fact: Joint Ventures Will Increase Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothIf you have had your own business for some time now, you have probably heard about the power of Joint Ventures. We hear all the time that being a Lone Ranger is a long, slow and painful path to a successful and thriving business. And even though you may know that, it's amazing how many of you ...
Views: 1041 - The Five Biggest Do's and Don'ts in Business: Apply Them and Prosper - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyIt was just three years ago that I quit the security of having a wonderful corporate CEO job, working for one of the few thriving organizations in a dreadful economy. Many people told me I was nuts. They knew that jobs like mine were few and far between. They were right in saying that ...
Views: 1338 - Seven Essential Questions for Establishing a Superior Business Model - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany people have trouble deciding where to start when considering possibilities to establish a better business model. With these questions, you'll make more effective changes ... and faster. Let me start by describing what a business model is so that you'll better understand the questions. A ...
Views: 1929(3 votes) - Smart Social Media Strategies for New Authors - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOnce upon a time - not so long ago - social media was a new and interesting alternative for progressive marketing plans. Oh how times have changed! Today, establishing a social media presence is no longer an option for any business intent on building an online presence, and that includes authors ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Accelerated Debt Reduction - Save Money - Do It Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Ruthsella CorasolAccelerated debt reduction is usually advertised by debt settlement companies wanting you to believe that the only way to get rid of debt quickly is to negotiate with your creditors to accept a reduced amount of money as payment for what you owe them. The truth is there really are ways to ...
Views: 1460 - Does Your Business Need Some Pruning To Grow Successfully? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettDuring a recent masterminding session I attended via web conference with fellow online solopreneurs, we discussed the topic of 'Growing Successfully'. We were asked to come up with the analogy of what our business would look like if it were a tree. I immediately envisioned the maple tree in my ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - 4 Benefits of Two Factor Authentication - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Tarun WigTwo Factor authentication is the latest advancement in information security systems. It works on the phenomenon of presenting two or more authentication factors or essentials to gain access into a secured system such as a web portal, computer device or online transaction. The different ...
Views: 9105 - The Basic Steps Of The Engineering Design Procedure - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Gina SmartCompanies from various industries need the help of engineering product design services to make and develop new products and services. In order to compete in today’s marketplace, it is essential that companies consistently introduce new products to consumers in the hopes that they'll have a long ...
Views: 1694 - All Growth Isn't Bigger - The Consciousness of Business Growth - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Barry LipscombAll growth isn’t bigger and continuous growth isn’t sustainable. Across nature, there is a natural limit to growth. It’s about efficiency as well as the consumption and allocation of resources. By contrast, out of control growth is known as cancer – the uncontrolled growth of a tumorous mass. ...
Views: 1131 - Sticking Point in Life Comes From Defining Motives - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Kael RanschaertFor most of you out there you are stuck between the life you hate and the life you dream to have. You push forward each day with hopeful intention, thinking that you will get that lucky break you deserve sooner or later, but nothing changes. You are a hard worker, you are very pleasant and ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Property Valuation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Jonathan smithInvestment in real estate is a profitable idea these days. Value of property is increasing day by day. If you are going to buy property then you must know the right value of property. There are many factors which decide value of property. Property valuation is an important issue in real estate ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY: Thoroughbred or Mule? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Melinda Day-HarperHonestly, It’s Not About the Horse! Do you have a clear goal in mind of where you want to be? Do you have a clear direction of how to get there? Did your market change, but your Business Strategy didn’t change with it? We’ve all been there: I remember lying on my back in the dirt about 10 ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Information Security – Need of the Hour for Every Organization - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Tom Bordon93 percent of large enterprises had a security breach in 2012 while 87 percent of small businesses faced a security breach in the same year which is up by 11% over the last year, says a UK-based PwC survey. This article discusses the ways in which you can protect your database from ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - 11 Principles Of Success - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Braydon McCarvilleThere are no guarantees in life. None. There are however, things you can do that can greatly increase your chances of attaining your goals and living the life you want and deserve. If you want to become successful, here are 11 success principles that if you follow and work hard can guide you on ...
Views: 1135 - How Your Boss Ratings Impact Your People’s Productivity - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonRemember the movie The Devil Wears Prada? In case you don’t, it’s the one where Meryl Streep plays the single minded magazine editor. She lives for her power within the fashion industry. She can make or break an upcoming designer’s career as well as the ones of her subordinates. Self serving and ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Build Your Platform the Easy Way - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiEvery small business owner should be eager to build their own platform to promote their services or products. Platform is your sphere of influence. Building platform for your business is just like building the business itself. It takes time to grow; therefore, it requires patience and a large ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - Pitfalls of Fast Growth & How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIt’s great news if your business is growing quickly! But will things move so fast that you’ll struggle to keep pace? It’s a real possibility – so we better give it some thought. Knowing the potential pitfalls in advance and understanding how to mitigate them can go a long way in writing a ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - How Do You Make Your Big Ideas Really Happen? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonHere’s an interesting question I received on Linkedin from Richard Sink who asked: “What lessons can you share with us about strategies when trying to turn your ideas (be it for social good or professional gain) into a reality?” Hi Richard, Great question. I work with start up’s on ...
Views: 1367(2 votes) - Do Performance Reviews Really Work? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonQuestion: “Do performance reviews really work?” — Avril Balderson, CPA Firm in Australia Yoon’s Answer: Avril, my short answer is YES!!!!! They do work! So, why do they don’t work so well for some companies? …What I see is that many companies have performance reviews that just are not ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Recruiting Tips | Top 7 Tips for Business Owners to Find Top Talent - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIn my business consulting practice there has been quite the uptick recently of business owners struggling to find the right talent. It sure is tough to start the new year off with a charge when you’re so completely frustrated from the paltry results of your people. It is a painful feeling to ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - Winning the Battle of the Mind - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonYour Mission Critical Business Growth Plan There are many roadblocks and obstacles that stand between you and success. Running a business isn’t easy, but one thing that is for certain is that defeating your demons and overcoming those gremlins that stand in your way can be the hardest part of ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - Why Aren’t People Showing Up? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Rev. Anne PresuelMy client's problem: I really want to start offering programs to my clients. I love what I do and my clients really get a lot of value from our sessions together. The challenge is that I don't have a whole lot of clients and when I do offer workshops, they are sparsely attended, which ...
Views: 1333 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1278 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1300 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1133 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1290 - What is Your Ideal Vision? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Mariano JaucoWhat is Your Ideal Vision What is your ideal vision of the very best person you could possibly become? How would you behave each day if you were already that person? Asking yourself these questions and then living your life consistent with the answers is the first step to creating yourself in ...
Views: 2371 - How Short Run Books Are Ideal For First Time Writers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Cassey LordA short run book is great for those authors who are attempting to break into the business and are considering self-publishing. Nicholas Sparks, the publisher of the novel "The Lucky One," tells of his experiences of trying to find a publisher. Before he was finally recognized, it took many ...
Views: 1166 - Entrepreneurial Tip: Scale Your Business Plan in Stages to Fit Your Finances - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Jack NadelThis is one of several entrepreneurial tips I’ve developed, featuring shared experiences and wisdom from my successful career as a global entrepreneur that I outline in an easy to understand tip format with a brief story/snippet from my own experiences as well as a current anecdote about how ...
Views: 1091(6 votes) - Valuing Values - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonAnne Marie worked hard to finally secure her coveted, hi-profile dream job, one which had glamour, power, and prestige attached to it. The job gave Anne Marie the ability to influence the direction of politics and policies in the USA and around the world. It also kept her at the office until the ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - 8 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurial Author - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOne of the most daunting challenges facing any new author today is coming to terms with what it takes to get their book into the hands of readers. The problem is, despite all that has been said and written about the challenges associated with publishing and selling books, there remains a vast ...
Views: 2082 - How To Choose The Spine Board That Fits Your Requirements Best - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Janie ChristensenOne of the most vital pieces of emergency apparatus is the spine board. In the hectic moments of an emergency, you need to be able to trust that you have the most effective equipment and that the tools you utilize are going to help in the situation, not hinder it. Spine boards help to keep ...
Views: 1718 - Earn a Million Dollars the Smart Way - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Avril BettsIdeas on how to make a million dollars the smart way. 1. Branding: You not only do you need to Brand your Company but you need to Brand yourself personally. People like to buy from people they know and like. The more credibility you have as an individual the more likely people are to invest ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Tune Into The POWER of Targeted Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Jack Nadel“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no person can sincerely try to help another without helping him or herself.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Revolution, Disease, Starvation… Every day we are bombarded with problems that seem to defy solution. We are puzzled and upset by ...
Views: 1072(6 votes) - Why strategic planning is necessary for manufacturing - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from kuza biasharaWhile a number of aspects of a business require strategic planning, manufacturing can not be left behind. A strategic planning process helps develop a proper plan to maximise the profitability and efficiency of the business with respective area of focus in the business. It is always ideal to ...
Views: 723 - Running Short On Leads? Get Back To Basics - by At some point you look up and say to yourself, “Where have all the leads gone?” Actually, they have not gone anywhere; they’ve been where they have always been. With the new age of e-prospecting and social media marketing, many have lost their way, relying almost exclusively on the latest and ...
Views: 1162 - Internet Bigger Factor in $10.4 bill. Self-Improvement Market Business Holds Up Well, Despite Scandals & Recession - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Sam EtkinTampa, FL, December 26, 2012: Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., a leading independent market research publisher since 1979, has released the 8th edition of one of its best-selling studies, a 382-page report entitled: The U.S. Market For Self-Improvement Products & Services. This is the ONLY ...
Views: 2596(1 vote) - The Top 5 Essential Qualities To Look For When Hiring A Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettI've had many interesting conversations with business owners who are at a point in their business where they know they need help and are looking for a Virtual Assistant (VA). At those times when I'm not taking on new clients, I have offered assistance in a different way - as more of an advisor. ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - How To Create a Yearly Business Plan And Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettAs entrepreneurs, most of us have prepared a well-thought out business plan. It is essential if you are looking for any sort of financial assistance when starting up and will keep you focused while building your business. Having a plan to follow will also increase your chances of success. ...
Views: 2273(1 vote) - How Waste Oil Heaters Are Benefiting From Cutting Edge Technology - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Etta McNeilToday, a corporation cannot afford not to pay attention to their environmental waste responsibilities; it is just not good politics. Unable to justify further, ignoring the social responsibility we each have since technology has made such advancements. However, many are reluctant to part with ...
Views: 946 - Set It, Focus on It, Make It Happen: The Power and ROI of Goals! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Meridith Elliott PowellDo you set goals? I have to admit, early in my career there was nothing -- I mean nothing -- I hated more than goals. I dreaded that time of year when corporate would send down, from on high, their expectations of what they wanted and expected us to do. The goals were always high, always ...
Views: 957 - Reminder that I am not a Puppeteer - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonAt the office, I have been working with a few different departments on scoping out a project. I was warned that one department was going to push back on my proposal. And it was suggested that I might consider a plan B. As predicted, the one department did push back. So, I setup several ...
Views: 1934 - 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: 767 - Android Application Development – Your Tactical Business Force - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Zankhana AegisAndroid Development is rising ever since its commencement. Right now the market of Android Application Development is increasing at a stable rate as well as the apps build up are getting huge applause from the around the world. The splendor of the Android based apps is they are very easy in ...
Views: 1428 - Quick Tips To Consider Before Filing Your Taxes - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from pmllp cpTax filing day which is considered as the most hectic day of the year just the opposite of Christmas is the one day people await and fears the most as they have to file taxes on that day. Now a day’s the key concern with a lot of people is what all they can do before filing tax so that they can ...
Views: 717 - Small Business Debt: Know Your Debt Relief Options - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertPutting up a business can be a huge gamble. You have to be very careful because you could lose the investment that you shelled out for it. Having a small business entails a huge responsibility. It can get a bit stressful - especially when you are just starting. That is also true when your ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Who Benefits From Sentiment Analysis - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Alleli AspiliConsidering the number of social media resources people can find on the internet, one can truly say that sentiment analysis has recently gone big. If you will try to put the search term sentiment analysis on Google Trends, you’ll see a vast growth from September 2006 up to the present. You’ll ...
Views: 1469 - How To Turn $12,000 Disability Savings into $40,000 in three years? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Samuel LiLast November, I did a RDSP workshop for families with special needs. During the presentation, I illustrated an example of how contributions toward the Registered Disability Savings Plan could bring in huge benefits from the government. Many attendees were astonished after we went through the ...
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