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- Exclusively Serve a Single Cost-Breakthrough Customer to Provide the Minimum Business Model - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Donald MitchellNow consider how to obtain one customer that changes the economic potential of your enterprise so much that it becomes practical to accomplish an overall 96 percent cost reduction after gaining just that one customer. I chose this topic after thinking about how often the conventional wisdom ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Find the Printer for Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Justine L. FedelePrinters are not something consumers purchase every day. So when it comes time to make this purchase, it can seem like a difficult decision to make the right purchase. Most printers are relatively costly and are long term purchases that you will keep for years, and there are so many different ...
Views: 1098 - Online CRM’s – The key features and benefits - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Louis WongHave you just started up your business and are not aware of CRM? Let’s know what CRM is all about. CRM actually stands for Customer Relationship Management. If put down in simplest of words, CRM is exclusive software specially designed to help you manage your clients in a better way. Majorly, ...
Views: 956(2 votes) - Quick Transfer Foreign Exchange Rates for UK Citizens - Eurochange - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from radha kanchetiHow the Euro exchange rate can offer hope to a few UK citizens selling their property abroad Much has been made of the colossal real estate bubble that engulfed the world in a severe recession in 2008 and 2009, and looking back at the profligacy and financial alchemy that got us into this ...
Views: 1359 - Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Versus Business Continuity - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Cindy HartmanThere is a lot of discussion about the difference between preparing for a disaster so you can recover, and planning to continue to stay in business no matter what causes a business interruption. Many people ask what the difference is. Do they mean the same thing? Isn't the end result the ...
Views: 1444 - Estimating Projects and Meeting the Estimates - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from David GritzOVERVIEW Precise estimating is one of several most significant challenges confronted by project teams. Projects frequently miss their estimates simply by orders of scale. Standish reports 52.7% of assignments will probably overrun their preliminary expense estimates by 189%”. Why is it so ...
Views: 838 - Motorbike Specifications in India - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Sanket SharmaMotorbikes in India offer one of the most common modes of transport, in moving from one place to the other. This is because motorbikes can be able to navigate traffic easily, they are cheap, and they do not need a lot of money to maintain them. Therefore, most bike owners will usually own a ...
Views: 920 - The Best Approach for Strategic Planning Training in Your Company - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Claire BurnsOnce you call a consultant in for strategic planning training in your company, they best make use of a unique approach that perfectly matches your needs. This approach will be something that's customized for your company so that whatever good you have with your leaders and your employees, it ...
Views: 914 - Strategic Planning Consulting Firm: Getting Help is Never a Bad Thing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Claire BurnsFinding a reliable strategic planning consulting firm that actually provides you with the best experienced consultant is not that easy. If you're looking for a good planning consultant to help make those tough decisions then there should be few things to consider before rushing into the ...
Views: 1193 - How Your Blog Content Thrives With Planning - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from TJ PhilpottYour blog content is unquestionably the most important aspect of your site and can therefore benefit from a bit of strategic planning! The fact is that blog updates not only make or break the success of the site itself but they also take time to research and compose! It therefore stands to ...
Views: 914 - Does Your Blog Have a Business Development Strategy? - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from TJ PhilpottAs a blogger it is wise to have some sort of business development strategy if you aspire to earn an income! The fact is that by simply leveraging the exposure your blog updates get, you can build a mailing list, which is ALWAYS recommended when working online! Another important factor in your ...
Views: 847 - 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: 1455 - My Top Three Time Management Strategies - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Allison Babb PhillipsA business owner recently asked for time management strategies for busy entrepreneurs. Aren’t we all insanely busy running our businesses? Most of the people that I work with – my clients, my customers – are solo entrepreneurs which are one-person businesses or very tiny businesses that have ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - The Importance of Having a Plan When Blogging - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from TJ PhilpottHaving a plan is something most bloggers can benefit from but yet is often overlooked! Most likely many assume creating content for blogs is something you do 'spontaneously' due to their roots online as being 'personal' journals! However when you consider that the most successful sites are those ...
Views: 916 - How to Prepare Your Budget - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Todd DonnellyWe live in some economically trying times. No doubt about it. Even industries that have been historically successful have been forced to tighten their belts while the world is suffering from this seemingly endless economic downturn. Call centers are by no means immune to this. Fortunately ...
Views: 962 - The European Debt Implosion: Hola Spain - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Jamie BushI expect many of you are hearing about the events in Europe and wondering what the big deal is. There were 2 major events that happened in Europe last week, the French and Greek elections. The socialist parties gained major victories which signaled the end of austerity measures. This spells the ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Vendor Verification – How to Prevent Vendor Fraud, Vendor Risks and Business Reputation - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanIn current economy, business reputation is the key factor to get recognized in the fast paced business arena. Every business who wants to reach the highest point of development is outsourcing their tasks to third party i.e., Vendors. According to a recent global study, corporate fraud ...
Views: 4211(1 vote) - A Looming Electrical Crisis in India - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Max StabfordJust twenty years ago, India would have been considered by many to be one of the most impoverished countries on the planet. The country modeled it’s protectionist economy off of colonial era England’s and soviet Russia’s. The country’s sluggish GDP growth between 1947 and 1991 rarely eclipsed ...
Views: 1505 - Gain your Guests Interest with Promotional Hotel Amenities - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Hamad SubhaniIn order to attract new guests promotional hotel amenities are something great to offer them. The best idea is to customize the packaging of these items and supply them when they require it or arrive at your hotel. They are perceived as a token of your hotel’s generosity and help them look and ...
Views: 1357 - How to Measure The Accuracy of a Sales Forecast - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Sench JohanssonIf you are a CEO or a VP of Sales, it is extremely important for you to know how to measure the accuracy of your sales and demand forecasts. The forecast processes most often used by companies today, as a fact, results in higher inventories, longer customer order lead times, and good customer ...
Views: 3817(1 vote) - Virtualization - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from The Customize WindowsVirtualization refers to the methods, which allow a computer's resources to split. The term Virtualization is used differently in many different applications. There are many concepts and technologies in the field of hardware and software that use this term Virtualization. The primary goal of ...
Views: 1372 - FOCUS, ON PURPOSE - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Grant CysterHow does one measure success in life? What does it look like? What are its trademarks? How much of our lives have been needlessly squandered in pursuit of a definition of it that is neither worthwhile nor accurate? There is seemingly no end to the ways in which a materialistic and self-absorbed ...
Views: 1521 - Scoring the best place in internet marketing implementing Multiple IP Hosting strategies - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Jack MadisonMultiple IP Hosting brings the world in to your doorstep, as you gain business profits without leaving the comforts of your home. Normally to promote or run a business, people have to get a place that can house their office, equipped with plenty of furniture and staff to work on. Multiple C ...
Views: 766 - Tips To Writing Your Strategic Planning Document - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from David WilldenThe plan of a business has just come into your mind and you are all set to implement your business plan. Well, this is a very good thing but whether the business is big or small there needs to be a business plan i.e. a business strategy in place, so that one can visualize the pros and cons in ...
Views: 1077 - How to Be Sure you are never Conned - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow to be sure you are never conned... Because I am limited in how much I can say in one article I am going to stick to the subject of being parted from your money. All women know that they can also be conned out of their time, their love and sex, but that is another story when we have more ...
Views: 1142 - The best way to Ensure that the Roofing Manufacturer's Warranty Will Not Become Voided - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Nilo MartinWhen you're just about to embark on getting a nearby roof specialist be particularly cautious about the manufacturer’s warranty for your roofing materials before signing any agreements. A lot of manufacturers will void your warranty if they determine that an inexperienced, uncertified roof ...
Views: 1142 - Why Starting a New Business Requires Planning - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIs it mandatory to have a plan when starting a new business online? Of course not but on the other hand your chance for success developing a business will dwindle due to a number of factors! For many, and understandably so, the strategic planning process can be like pulling teeth since it does ...
Views: 985 - More than Just your Will – Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Corina Edwards“The pomp of death alarms us more than death itself.” (Lucius Annaeus Seneca, 4 BCE – 65CE). Those words are perhaps more true today than they were when Seneca the Younger first uttered them. All sorts of emotions play havoc on our nerves when we consider our own death. Anxiety, sadness, ...
Views: 1141 - Turn taxes into profit with skilled and professional bookkeeping - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from nelson brownTracking your pay and expenses are most business owners' primary concern in the market. Therefore basic bookkeeping knowledge pays to, regardless on the dimensions of your online business. While bookkeeping and accounting are definitely more complex than they may first appear, this data will ...
Views: 887 - How to Proactively Manage Change and Transition - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Samantha JohnsonChange is inevitable, but not many managers handle it well. One framework that is recommended for managing change is the "Bridges Transition Model." It suggests that change and transition are two different things. Change is a situation in which something transforms. Transition, in ...
Views: 1907 - Understanding Search Engine Algorithms - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesBehind Google Searches and the Necessity for SEO For many, search engine optimization (SEO) is a confusing and often maddening concept. While many typically have a broad and general idea of what is good for optimizing one’s website (a generalization that’s been acquired by just a few moments ...
Views: 942 - Where is the Economy Going? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Vincent E ScottMost people instinctively feel the economy is not doing well. They see the near 10% unemployment rate, lackluster business results, mixed stock market returns and other indicators. What do the coming months hold for the economy? Let's take a look at the recent past: Consumer confidence ...
Views: 719 - More Than Just Your Will – Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Corina EdwardsA Death Dossier is a term many legal and estate planning professionals use to describe a portfolio containing the financial particulars, last wishes, insurance information and asset documentation of an adult. The name may be rather sinister in nature, but digging deeper we find the information ...
Views: 989 - More Than Just Your Will – Part 1 of 4 - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Corina EdwardsThinking about the end of your life is not a pleasant thing for anyone, at any age. We all know no one can live forever, but that doesn’t mean we want to think about death. Yet, preparation for the inevitable is critical. There isn’t a prerequisite age for having a will or life insurance, and ...
Views: 979 - 4 Simple Things To Run Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Hugh StewartResist the urge to make things complicated in your business. To get your business on track you just need to do some basic simple things. Financial well-being – Pull financial reports at least once a month. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to look at your numbers on a regular ...
Views: 1033 - What “thru hiking” the Appalachian Trail can teach you about goal setting - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Dave EisleyThe Appalachian Trail runs for 2,160 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. It was originally laid out in 1937 by an idealist named Benton MacKaye with the idea of creating a continuously marked trail that would stress land preservation and community. It is estimated that it ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Twelve Simple Tips To Fill Your Events, Programs And Teleseminars - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jan Marie DoreOne of the questions I’m often asked by my clients is how to fill their workshops, seminars and teleseminars with more people. I taught a class on this topic recently to my Marketing Mastery members. I have noticed that too many women struggle with empty seminar rooms and low attendance at their ...
Views: 1001 - A Four Letter Word That Will Transform Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Mikael MeirAnd in the end, the love you make, is equal to the love, you take. ~Lennon and McCartney~ I use to get annoyed by Valentines Day. I considered it a cash grab perpetrated by the greeting card, floral, lingerie and confectionary industries to get American consumers to pay $18.6 billion ...
Views: 864 - 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: 1447 - How To Tell If Windshield Replacement Is Necessary - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Danny PuetzWindshield replacement is a necessarily evil for a lot of people. This is particularly true for those that live in warm, dry climates, which is why Arizona always has a huge amount of repair jobs yearly. However, even if you simply drive on the expressway a lot, you can often incur ...
Views: 946 - Top 10 Tips for Effective Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from dawn larsenStrategic Planning; you either love it, hate it, or don’t understand it and ignore it. Throughout time, it’s been proven that the organizations that have some sort of formalized strategic plan stay in business longer, attain more sustained growth and generate higher net revenues than those that ...
Views: 875 - 3 Simple Steps To Creating A Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from jeremy ReevesDeveloping a marketing plan is much easier than you think it would be. While most people spend hours upon hours putting together even the most simple and basic marketing plan, you don't need to. If you follow this 3-step process for creating a marketing plan, you'll find it much easier and ...
Views: 892 - Bookkeeping Tips for Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Fran McCullyIt's a new year and a chance for a fresh start and that includes your bookkeeping! The beginning of the year is a great time to get your books in order and set up habits that can be easily followed and kept up with all year long. The start of each New Year gives the business owner the ...
Views: 1070 - Bad Coding and Why It’s Detrimental: The Value of Smart, Contemporary Website Design and Coding - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesCode is the foundation of any website–the framework of any home no matter how beautiful the aesthetics. That’s why I find it shocking how many websites are written in outdated or, at times, utterly illogical markup. Good code is the first start to any SEO or marketing and, unfortunately, does ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - Website Maintenance and its Challenges: Finding the Right Webmaster for your Website - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesIf you have a website, someone will have to take care of it in a variety of ways. There’s a certain perception that a website either (1) does not need regular maintenance or (2) is easy-enough to update. I’ve run into a number of business owners who think that they can run, update, design, and ...
Views: 1652(2 votes) - 3 Realities of Small Business Ownership - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSmall business ownership is a risk and reward type of existence from the standpoint as an entrepreneur you really have to 'put it out there' but when you succeed, it's sweet! Internet entrepreneurs in particular are a breed that tend to 'push the envelope' a little bit more since financial risks ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Guide Your Small Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSmall business success is the dream of countless many who aspire to take more control of the direction of their lives! The internet has made it possible to build a money making business on a shoe string budget however your online success is still dependent upon the thought and effort you invest! ...
Views: 961 - Five Ways to Attract More Clients - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Jan Marie DoreAttracting clients can be effortless when you focus on your strengths rather than trying to improve your areas of weakness. There might be something you are already doing that comes easily to you, something you might take for granted, but which could be the best way for you to connect with ...
Views: 879 - How to Improve Yourself, Increase Your Intelligence and Enhance Your Effective Time Management! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Anyaele SamYou can meet your needs and live, you can put your natural gifts to work and be full of strength. Let your passion inspire you to do all things right and motivate yourself towards bringing out the best in you. Love yourself and let it motivate you in a greater way to love another. Achieve ...
Views: 1529 - 3 Simple Ways To Increase Your Visibility on Google - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from vrunda daveWhat does that fancy phrase “search engine optimization” or SEO really mean? SEO is the process of improving the visibility of a website in search engines, such as Google, viaun-paid or “organic” search results. The goal is to have your business on the first page of Google so that your ideal ...
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