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- Benefits of Utilizing a Recruiting Agency when Hiring For Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Staci PaezIf you own the company, and are looking to hire new people, the process can be very difficult, and there are many things that need to be taken into account throughout the process to ensure that you get the most qualified candidates for your business. A business is only going to be as good as the ...
Views: 474(2 votes) - Beyond Customer Service - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Mike McKinleyA sales trainer colleague of mine from South Carolina asks audiences this question: What have you done recently to astound your customers? ASTOUND. To be astonishing to our customers is not just a noble goal, it's a necessary objective for retailers who plan to thrive into the next century. ...
Views: 1605(2 votes) - Costs and Revenues Define Your Break Even Point for Profits - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonThe essential information on your fixed costs paired with the calculation of your variable costs will enable you to price your products and services with the accuracy and precision required to maximize your profits. The Break Even Point, or as others will define it, the no-profit, no-loss point ...
Views: 1375(4 votes) - Debtor Sales Outstanding Calculator (DSO) to combat Commercial Late Payments and Bad Debt - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Graham D Sands BA (Hons), FACP, MICMI wanted to discuss the DSO Calculator, known as the Debtor or Days Sales Outstanding. Before you go running to the Bank for help, that’s if they give you the support you require, you must look internally at the infrastructure of the Credit Management process. Whoa there, slow down Graham you ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - 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: 2210(2 votes) - From Purpose to Decision - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkOne thing we have learned from experience is that once you have passion, fire and purpose behind your desire, the actual decision or "resolution" to fulfill your desire comes much more easily and with a "firmness of purpose". The way we see it is, when you finally get down to the point of ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Get The Maximum Leverage From Your Business Development Plan - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Adams bradThe global economic downturn witnessed in the last couple of years has motivated many business owners to think outside the box. They have started to reevaluate the “tried-and-tested” ways of creating new business opportunities. New approaches to maintaining the existing client relationships have ...
Views: 771(2 votes) - How a Simple Box Concept Changed World Trade And Fostered the Rise of a 3rd World Middle Class - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke How a Simple Box Concept Changed World Trade And Fostered the Rise of a 3rd World Middle Class For almost 4000 years the methodology used to ship finished goods, raw materials and minerals between distant points on the globe did not change. A transport ship pulled into a ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - How to Write a Business Plan without an MBA - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jason KayMost people think that they need an MBA in order to create a compelling business plan. However, there are a number of options available for every business owner, whether they have an MBA or barely graduated high school. If you don't have an MBA, here are some alternatives that could make your ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - In a Jobless Economic Recovery Why Not Create Your Own Job? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke In a Jobless Economic Recovery Why Not Create Your Own Job? These are troubling economic times in the United States and in Europe. Even the least informed citizen instinctively understands this fact. Government debt is piling up, countries are bankrupt, companies are ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - Is The Plan For Your Business Strategic? - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Felicia PrattSince starting my own business I have found the value in planning. Actually, I have found the value in having a plan in all that you do. It seems that in order to reach your goal you must put specific steps, tools, and instruments in place to help you get there. Have you place the proper tools, ...
Views: 713(2 votes) - IT Support – How To Choose The Right Provider - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Dan HobartI imagine you’d like your IT Support and your IT to be much the same – quick, affordable and reliable. In many cases, you may find yourself faced with having to pick two points of that triangle. And ultimately you’ll only know that you’re happy with your IT Support once you’re onboard with them. ...
Views: 634(4 votes) - Leverage the Perfect SharePoint Solution - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Varun GautamFacilitating the sharing of information across different applications is a key part to streamlining information and making your company function as effectively as possible. The server capabilities of MOSS provide comprehensive content management that helps your company do just that. SharePoint ...
Views: 614(2 votes) - Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn to Find New Clients - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Yoon CannonSocial networks are a great tool to leverage when you need to find new clients for business but some social networks are much more effective at helping you find new clients than others, take LinkedIn for example. Unlike the odd bunch you find on Facebook usually there to have fun and interact ...
Views: 1591(6 votes) - Make Color & Style Indispensible Elements to Sell More Products - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Geoff FickeMake Color & Style Indispensible Elements to Sell More Products Have you never visited a Williams Sonoma store? Notice how the toaster they sell for $300 per unit is always displayed so prominently. Have you ever asked yourself who needs a $300 toaster when a perfectly acceptable bread ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - Make Your Contact Form Convenient For The Clients - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rafael GutierrezI have seen on many websites, you don’t get proper way of contacting a company. Several online businesses don’t bother to build a contact form because they don’t know much what is the use of developing this thing. As internet world has become vast and huge so it’s not difficult to get ...
Views: 788(2 votes) - Marketing Musts in 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Shivam Srivastava2013 will be an interesting year for marketers; trends that have been materializing over the course of the last several decades are creating new possibilities for entrepreneurs. The first 12 decades of the Modern day brought financial problems, corporate breaks and ecological mishaps, but it was ...
Views: 905(2 votes) - One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Treasure - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from James KusterWhen I’m working on a dental office design project I am always looking for interesting materials that will help me to create a unique space and interior branding message that is consistent with my client’s overall branding. One of the sources for fun and interesting materials is the local ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - Online Start Ups Also Require Sincere Business Planning - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Adams bradOnline business is the new buzz in the non-business lot. A number of working professionals are looking at the online space as an alternative income source. Most of them want to start up a website or their own or adopt a business model that is already running successfully. Irrespective of the ...
Views: 1034(6 votes) - Preparing Your Business for Your Absence - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsLike many of you, I am the solo provider in my office. So when I am away, there are several things I need to take care of. Here are some things for you to think about when you are away for vacation, illness, continuing education or what-have you. 1. Let your patients know of your plans ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - The Facebook Company Page: A Simple Path to Disaster Recovery! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Bill BaylisCould Your Facebook Company Page Be The Simplest Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan Ever? Hurricane Sandy left millions in the tri-state region without power for many days and weeks to come. Facebook has proven again to be “The Source” for friends and family members to ...
Views: 690(2 votes) - The Stability in the business and marketing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Ali HussainStability in the business - is the phenomenon where the leaders of today can only dream of. Environmental conditions, which is under the influence of any business, are constantly changing, so successful in the market are making only those companies that are able to flexibly and respond to ...
Views: 545(2 votes) - Too busy working to earn any money - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from croz crossleyWe give mice in a cage a wheel to play on to amuse them, its called a treadmill. Politicians and successive governments have done exactly the same for us. We are all on a tread mill and it seems that if we stop things will go wrong, so we are conditioned to keep running and we are also taught ...
Views: 1358(4 votes) - Uncovering Your Unique Selling Proposition - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Jason BrettWhy is a USP important? USP of your company is the most fundamental marketing project that must be completed in order to grow the business, and is the key to implementing an effective marketing plan. Before you can complete it, it is important for you to understand the importance of this ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - What's On Your A List - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often do you get to the end of the day and realize that you haven't gotten what you really needed to get done? We don't know about you, but we used to suffer from the malady referred to as the "shiny object syndrome" - getting distracted by ideas and tasks that take us away from the bigger ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Why Cloud Computing is important - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Gautam SinghHelp companies save money Companies can save a lot of money in their investment into cloud computing technologies that can help organizations take the burden of acquisition of servers, software, and people that are needed to stand up enterprise services, shared technology solutions, and ...
Views: 1039(4 votes) - Why Don’t Business Schools Produce more Entrepreneurs? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Why Don’t Business Schools Produce more Entrepreneurs? For most of my life I have been a serial Entrepreneur. Even as a kid growing up I knew I wanted to control my own destiny. In order to be free and self-supporting I was constantly seeking opportunity in every way ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Keyword Research and Successful Search Engine Optimization - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Jason GervaisFor some of those not working with a search engine optimization company, keyword research is a simple process of either choosing search terms with the highest traffic counts or writing down a list of terms assumed to be relevant to the associated website. An example of the first method would be ...
Views: 1381(8 votes) - 10 Reasons Why Greedy Jerks Make the Worst Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Joni Carley1. Their teams are held together by a thread - or even worse, by a threat. 2. When you abuse financial resources, you lose. Same thing with human resources - it's just not always as obvious. 3. All boats rise when the river's flowing - manipulating employees keeps them under water and ...
Views: 1695(3 votes) - Adult Payment Processing For Porn Industry - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kevin ResinkHigh risk credit card processing is meant for adult related businesses. Adult payment processing can lessen the hassle for providers in tackling issues like denial of application. It is for businesses that falls under high risk category. These also have the benefits like the normal account. In ...
Views: 4765(3 votes) - CRAFTING A SOLID BUSINESS PLAN: - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Adil RehmanBusiness plan is a crucial document for all types of businesses, not only to impress potential investors and lenders, but also for the future success of the business. In order to get success it is necessary that the business plan should fit your exact business needs. Without a well-written and ...
Views: 613(6 votes) - Find the Right Merchant Account Provider With These Wise Questions - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Kevin ResinkIf your business is classified as a high risk one, applying for a merchant account might seem to be a discouraging endeavor. This is due to the fact that banks often reject their application right away because they deemed the merchant’s venture to be prone to fraudulent transaction and cash ...
Views: 427(3 votes) - Handling Online Credit Card Processing - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kevin ResinkIf you want to take your business to the next level, it is important to find the right and affordable online credit card processing. In case you are an online merchant, you should manage your sales. It is time to set up a payment processing. For small businesses, it is simple to set up a credit ...
Views: 420(3 votes) - How Does Gaming Merchant Account Affect Online Casino? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kevin ResinkThe internet technology is ever changing and it has become better. Nowadays a lot are applying for gaming merchant account. This has certainly encouraged gamers to play because the websites can convenient accept credit card payments. The constant benefits are being seen by a lot of merchants ...
Views: 702(3 votes) - How to Select a Feng Shui Consultant - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerFeng shui is such an esoteric practice. It’s often misunderstood and categorized as hooey, hocus-pocus, or even voodoo. It’s none of those things. Still, there is a tendency in our society to put a shingle out and call ourselves experts after having read a book or two or maybe taken a seminar. ...
Views: 2049(3 votes) - If When - Two Often Crippling Words - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Words matter. How we express ourselves is the most important indicator of the type of person we are and the type of life we lead. In my work as a marketing consultant I have the opportunity to meet hundreds of people each year. They are usually attempting to bring a product, ...
Views: 1613(3 votes) - Increase Your Sales With Merchant Accounts for Travel Agencies - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kevin ResinkMerchant accounts for travel industry is helpful as you can be able to accept credit card payments online. If you are starting one, you should understand how it works. Merchant accounts can help in verifying credit card information given by customers. Sometimes they are not legitimate that cause ...
Views: 395(3 votes) - Revolving Door Syndrome-Tips on Retaining Your Employees - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Dianne ShaddockThere are those jobs that are meant to be short lived; weigh stations of sorts. Employees go back to school, outgrow their roles, or just burn out. It’s natural that you’d want to do everything possible to retain employees. Given the amount of time spent finding, hiring and training a new ...
Views: 811(6 votes) - Social Advertising: Selling On Social Media… With Free Content - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Jerry NihenYou may have heard before that you want to use your social advertising platforms as an avenue to demonstrate your expertise, and give your customers an incentive to buy from you. It's important that you are growing relationships with people, and nothing will hurt you more in the long run than ...
Views: 891(6 votes) - Suitable Merchant Account Meant For Small Business - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kevin ResinkAre you planning to sell products and services over the net? If yes, you would need small business merchant account. In case you are not familiar, this service is meant to allow sellers to pay using credit cards and other forms of payments. With the help of this, one can be able to process ...
Views: 486(3 votes) - The Art and Modern Importance Of Roman Cement - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Cement is the most widely used building material in the world and has been for thousands of years. The historical record confirms that the ancient Persians, Assyrians and Babylonians used cement in the binding and affixing of mud bricks. The Egyptians also used cement in ...
Views: 2105(3 votes) - The Hustle - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiYou see a good website? You scroll down to the bottom. Click on the credits & see what you can get for free. I have a virtual forwarding address, full domain/web-hosting, an autoresponder and several business/creativity suites ALL FREE! Go for someone who's successful and observe them closely. ...
Views: 1711(3 votes) - The Impact of Color with Store Fixtures - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from vivek thakurWhen opening a new retail business for the first time, many retailers take for granted the importance of gondola shelving. Yes, we have all been to thousands of retail locations in our lifetime. Many of us overlook the strategic location and look of the gondola fixtures. With the different steel ...
Views: 859(3 votes) - Use these Three to Win in Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Hal WechslerUse These “3”, & Your Willpower Makes You a Brainiac • 1. “Tell me what makes SpeedReading101 work.” • 2. “You control the three (3) elements of your life, & work them. Do you really care, or just want to focus on the “take-away”, the end-results?” • 3. “If I’m going to be an expert ...
Views: 1247(3 votes) - Various Fees Associated With Set Up A Merchant Account - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kevin ResinkIf you plan to set up a merchant account, there are fees that you need to pay. This is certainly a reality to keep the operations of the provider going. Of course as a merchant it is ideal if you are aware of these fees. There are some companies that might charge too much. A business owner ...
Views: 389(3 votes) - What is Employment Leasing? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Prime OutsourcingIt would be a wise move for any business to seriously consider being involved in employment leasing. These days, it is important for any business venture to invest almost all of their time and money in making more profits. More often than not, however, a firm or company has to divide their ...
Views: 701(3 votes) - What You Should Know Before Choosing Merchant Accounts Gambling Provider? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Kevin ResinkPart of the daily practice of online businesses is accepting credit card transactions. If you are running a gambling website, you need a credit card processor. There are some things you need to know when choosing merchant accounts gambling provider. The first to do is shop around on the basis ...
Views: 416(3 votes) - …And We Want the Government To Do What? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke I am always amazed when I see well educated, seemingly worldly people make themselves look and sound silly by promoting ever more aggressive expansion of government. We are currently in our national election cycle, admittedly the silly season for politicians. This year, ...
Views: 1332(3 votes) - "Can Two-Minutes Produce Up To 6-Hours Of Energy?" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Can Two-Minutes Produce Up To Six-Hours Of Energy?” • 1. “Would you spend two-minutes programming a new thought & emotion into your Mind - if you had experiential proof it delivers your Goals?” • 2. “Things ...
Views: 1698(4 votes) - 3 Things to Remember When Choosing Small Business Credit Card Processing - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Kevin ResinkIt is daunting to choose a small business credit card processing. This is said to be complex and complicated to understand. If you are planning to choose one for your business, there are three things to consider. One is the pricing. Generally this is said to be a significant factor to consider. ...
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