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- The Simple Mundane Product Invention that Changed a Sport and Created a Fortune - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Simple Mundane Product Invention that Changed a Sport and Created a Fortune When I was a young boy growing up in Kentucky almost every town of any size had a drug store, a dry goods store, a grocer, a gas station and a billiards parlor. At any time of the day local men ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - The Simple Wisdom We Learn from Studying Ancient Greek Rhetorical Form Chiasmus - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Simple Wisdom We Learn from Studying Ancient Greek Rhetorical Form Chiasmus The ancient Greeks perfected and gifted to us the unique rhetorical form known as chiasmus. Simply stated, chiasmus is a figure of speech in which two phrases are inverted to display a ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - The Survival Of High Risk Merchants After The Recession - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kevin ResinkAs we all know due to economic recession, the world became different. Aside from consumers, it can be said the businesses are affected. When one is hit by something big, it is often hard to see a glimpse of light in dark tunnel. There are entrepreneurs who see the future as something that is ...
Views: 359(5 votes) - The Top 10 Ways to Build Backlinks - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Caitlin RamboBacklinks are incoming links to a website or a webpage. They are also commonly referred to as incoming links, inbound links, inlinks and inward links. Why are backlinks so important? Backlinks are the most important factor for determining a website’s search engine ranking. The number of ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - The Top 20: The Best Jobs In The U.S. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Dianne ShaddockIf you haven’t seen Money and PayScale.com’s recent list of “The Best Jobs in America”, check out the partial list below. The best jobs in the U.S. list was complied by information obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on over 7000 jobs using some of the following criteria: • Job ...
Views: 706(3 votes) - The Types of Franchise Ownership - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Pawan vermaThere are a number of different ways to invest in a franchise depending on your goals and objectives. You can buy a single location, or look at investing in multiple units. It all depends on what you are looking to accomplish. The good news is there are options, and what I would like to do is ...
Views: 581(1 vote) - The Value Exchange Concept for Link Building - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Patricia HedgeThe Value Exchange Concept for Link Building Do you publish a website and want it to reach the top of the search engines? If you do then you realize you need links. But, do you realize that you need to acquire high quality, relevant links? Here is the fact of the matter: search engines are ...
Views: 1034(3 votes) - Things You Need to Know to Boost Your Site's Page Rank Big Time! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Frank GreenWe are guessing a lot of people who start their first business on the web know little about medical assistant jobs in sacramento, and that is why so many run into problems. If you are interested to know one area where millions of net businesses drop the ball, we are guessing, it has to do with ...
Views: 466(1 vote) - Time Is Never on the Entrepreneur’s Side - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Time Is Never on the Entrepreneur’s Side In the early 1960’s, when the Rolling Stones were trying to become successful as a “blues band”, their first commercially successful recording was a ballad called “Time is on my side”. For the Rolling Stones time certainly has been ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Tips for Compelling Blog Posting that Sells - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Groshan FabiolaThere’s many reasons people like blogs, number one being they’re written by fellow individuals, and not profit-minded corporations. Bombarded with advertisements and biased opinions from everywhere, people read blogs because they want to know what the real people think for a change. Simply tell ...
Views: 596(1 vote) - Tips On Writing A Great Restaurant Business Plan - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Adams bradOpening a restaurant requires lots of funds. Most restaurateurs seek business loans to kick-start their dream restaurant. Convincing the investors about the feasibility and profitability of an idea is extremely difficult. Unless you have a compelling plan that also sounds realistic, there is no ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - Tips So Your Business Can Get Targeted New Traffic Through an Email Blast - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Stephanie CasanovaEmail blasting has received increased attention as an effective marketing technique based on the use of modern online technology. When looking to achieve success on the web, visibility and brand awareness are of the utmost importance. Understanding how to effectively blast mail can assist in ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - To Be Successful In Business You Need To Be Strategic! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Andrew LudlamIn this article, I am going to turn the attention to you, the business owner, and examine why a strategic focus is essential in setting yourself apart from the competition. The problem that many business owners have, is that they tend to think very tactically i.e. how can they can get more ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - To be Successful, Does it have to Hurt First? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Mitch TublinHave you ever had your fingers caught by a car door closing on them? Man oh man, it hurts! The very next time you are in a car, are your fingers anywhere near where they were when they were slammed by the car door? Do you consciously think about it and make certain your fingers are nowhere ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Top quality Part- Time CFO, business management services provided by Rogue CFO in all over the city - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from rogue cfoIn all over the world large numbers of business running and all the business have the different sense. Now many businesses are flop due to less knowledge business and its market approaches. In business, business management is one of the major points, without business management never and ...
Views: 534(1 vote) - Traits & Characteristics Of Successful Consultants - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from John La ValleHaving just returned from a Trainer Training in London a month ago, I thought it a good idea to answer one of the questions that I was asked by enough people to make it worthwhile to write about here. The question I've been asked is, "What makes a successful consultant?" Well, I've taken this ...
Views: 11998(1 vote) - Understanding Add Backs when buying or selling a business - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Andrew RogersonSmall businesses are a critical part of the economic landscape. All the businesses on the Dow 30 started as small businesses, reached a critical mass that then led them to becoming a public company and grow to where they are today. Depending on whose statistics you use, small businesses make ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Understanding the Different Types of Web Hosting Packages - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Elad DombUnderstanding the Different Types of Web Hosting Packages Setting up a website can be quite confusing. As you browse the offers of several service providers, you will get bombarded with technical jargon and terminology which can sometimes be confusing. When you start searching for hosting ...
Views: 863(6 votes) - Unique Small Businesses Have Become Highly Desirable to Multi-National Companies - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Unique Small Businesses Have Become Highly Desirable to Multi-National Companies For over 50 years Estee Lauder has been the pre-eminent luxury Cosmetic, Fragrance and Skin Care Company in the Beauty Product world. Since the founding of the firm by Mrs. Lauder in the early ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Use Shopping Cart Software As Your Hosted Ecommerce Solution - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Peter JudgeThe age of Internet shopping is taking over the world, and even the brick and the trend is even affecting the brick and mortar store with more and more customers wanting to shop on the Internet. In order to stay competitive, a store must not only have a physical location, but it must be willing ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Using a VoIP phone PBX - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from john scottBeyond the ago not too years Articulation once more Internet Customs (VoIP) has evolve into an accepted norm of terminating horn calls. Using your already existent strident-scurry broadband Internet joining, agency packets are domesticated up into pieces and sent beyond the Internet; like to an ...
Views: 484(1 vote) - Using Trade Shows to Launch or License Your Novel Consumer Product Is Key - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Using Trade Shows to Launch or License Your Novel Consumer Product Is Key Each business day we are approached by entrepreneurs, small businesses, and inventors from all over the world seeking guidance and asking how best to launch and successfully commercialize their ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - VAT Increase - Be Prepared - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Paul CooperThe rate of VAT in the UK increases from 17.5% to 20% as of 4th January 2011. As the owner or director of a small or medium-sized business have you considered how this rise is going to impact upon you and your business? What should you do? The main alternatives are to either pass on the ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Want to Kill a New Business Opportunity? Avoid These 5 Often Repeated Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Want to Kill a New Business Opportunity? Avoid These 5 Often Repeated Mistakes I review new Business Opportunities for a living. My Consumer Product Development and Marketing Consulting firm is besieged with presentations, Executive Summaries, product prototypes and ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Ways of Choosing the Right Business Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Kevin SykesChoosing a business consultant is not as easy we think, as he is the one who supplements your knowledge so you can make sound and informed decision. Although he provides you advice and guides you but you are the one responsible for the final decision to achieves desired results. In business ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Weave a “Freemium” Business Model Element Into Your Consumer Product Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Weave a “Freemium” Business Model Element Into Your Consumer Product Marketing Strategy A 21st century term applied to a decades old Marketing Concept, Freemium has become one of the most popular vehicles for Consumer Product entrepreneurs, Software designers and Marketers ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Website Design Company - Choose Wisely and Grow Business - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Lokendra RanawatMost of the businessmen expect a compelling website that can help expanding their business. They want a website that can inform visitors about the products & services offered by your company, promote business online, strengthen the customer relationships & entertain the visitors. If any of these ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - What Are the Real Costs of Working with a Staffing Agency? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Paul MonaxHave you ever sat down and calculated what you are paying that staffing agency or recruiter that found your latest contract? I'll bet it is more than you think. That is, if you can even get the gross bill rate that the staffing firm is billing you out at. Many times that is kept like a state ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - What Are Your Prospects For A Plumbing Profession? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Rusty HongThe plumbing sector provides exceptional prospects for would-be plumbers simply because it gives little competition. A lot of person acquire their plumbing techniques through apprenticeship programs which usually last for up to 5 years. For the complete construction industry, someone who works ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - What Can Telephone Surveys Do For Business? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Belinda SummersLike all aspects of life, the unknown is a factor that can mess up the normal functions of things. This is especially true in business. After all, the unknown can be the driving force that can make or break the performance of a company. It would be a good idea to have these risks reduced, if not ...
Views: 541(1 vote) - What is a Trademark? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Nashib UmerA trademark is any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured or sold by others, and to indicate the source of the goods. In short, a trademark is a brand ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - What is Your Business’ Competitive Edge? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Lindel JamesYou know you have to have one, so what is that “edge” for your business? This is the key that draws people to your (virtual or physical) door. Without that “edge” clearly stated, people will never know why they should turn to you for your product or service. Are you the price leader? Do you ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - What To Do When Your Business Strategy Change - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Tracey FieberYour business may be doing great right now. As the economy rebounds, more and more small businesses are finding that revenue is picking up again after years of sub-standard sales. Over the past few years, our economy has had some challenges, but the recovery seen today poses questions for many ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - What to Look For In Pharmacy Merchant Accounts? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Kevin ResinkWhen looking for pharmacy merchant accounts, there are factors to consider. One is the fees. Make sure that company is open to all the fees that you need to pay for transaction, set up, discount and others. A good provider will fully disclose all the fees. Before signing the account, you should ...
Views: 493(4 votes) - What to Look for When Choosing a Marketing Company - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Natalie RegoliThese are four signs to look for when shopping for marketing services. #1 BBB Accredited In the world of marketing, especially online marketing, there are thousands of companies that will charge you thousands of dollars while doing essentially nothing. Look for companies that have the BBB ...
Views: 475(1 vote) - What's the Purpose of a Business Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Eric PowersA business plan for a startup venture is most successful if it serves three purposes: attracting outside funding, helping the managers think through strategy, and providing a road map for future action and evaluation. Many business plans end up serving only one or two of these purposes, leading ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get….Smarter? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Phil KennardIn this tough economic climate, many businesses both small and large can falter. In just the last few years we’ve seen everything ranging from major financial institutions to airlines to luxury goods close. When such essentials businesses are closing, how can a luxury like a vacation rental ...
Views: 427(3 votes) - Where can you find cash-flow traps? Multiple places. - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Marc MarinIt’s interesting how some business owners seem to think that cash flow problems are mainly caused by one major factor – low sales. But experienced business owners know that is not always the case. There are several minefields out there that can unexpectedly cause a dilemma within a company ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - Why You Need An Appraisal To Get An SBA Loan - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Andrew RogersonGetting finance to buy and sell a business from an independent third party such as an SBA lender since August 2008 has been very difficult. As part of the Federal stimulus plan in 2009, money was allocated to the SBA to try and kick start lending and this included the elimination of a number of ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Will a Tax Accountant Help You with Tax Planning - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Josep GuardiolaWho Is a Tax Accountant? An accountant is considered to be a practitioner of accounting or accountancy. Accounting is what helps managers, tax authorities and investors to know about the financial information of a person or a company. A Tax accountant is one who specializes in tax accounting ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - Will Telecommuting Hurt Your Career? - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Beate CheletteRecently, Fortune 500 giants Yahoo and Best Buy became targets of heated criticism after they dropped a bombshell: their employees would no longer be allowed to work from home. You could almost hear the shrieks of shocked telecommuters who would now have to return to the office—or find new ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - With Virtual classroom you can have improved Learning experience - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Siddharth BeraOnce you start experiencing the virtual classroom, you will surely feel that it has more to offer compared to traditional classroom. The setup is really impressive one and some of the tutors make use of some audio and video in order to make the communication process more effective. The whole ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Worried About What They’ll Say If You Step Into Your Brilliance, Shine Your Light and Act Totally Authentic? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Cari WollmerYou’re certainly not the only one. There was a time I worried about that too. After all, I had been living my life one way and when I decided to live my life in an authentic way I rocked the boat a little. It couldn’t be helped. Over the years many of my clients have expressed ...
Views: 616(1 vote) - Writers’ Tricks For Writing A Business Proposal – Four Elements - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Adams bradFor business plan writers, Writing a Business Proposal is easy. Ever wondered why? They use certain elements that transform a complex task into a simple one. The elements are: • Breaks • keys • Implementation • Effects Breaks When a problem and a problem-solver get a “break” ...
Views: 557(1 vote) - Writing a Business Proposal That Stands Out - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Adams bradA business proposal is always written with a clear objective. If there is no clear objective, why would an organization waste so much time and money on it? Writing a business proposal that stands out is the target of each entrepreneur. Whether with the help of a planning company or an in-house ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Writing A Business Proposal – Some Pointers - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Adams bradA written offer from a seller to a prospective buyer detailing the concept he wants to sell is called a business proposal. You need to be an expert proposal writer if you are somebody involved in modern-day solution selling. While creating these documents, it is not necessary to incorporate ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - 12 early warning signals of change - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Mark EyreThe pace of change at work is inexorably rising, with the demands of globalisation and use of technology. However, it's crucial to your workplace survival that you spot those changes that are likely to affect you. Staying awake in the workplace is important if you are to spot when something is ...
Views: 1407(6 votes) - A Winning Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Dominique EdmondWhat I’ve learned throughout my years on earth is that attitude is everything. The way that you choose to mentally process situations is what will determine the effects of that situation on your life. Studies consistently show that successful people have “winning attitudes.” Allow me to share ...
Views: 1361(6 votes) - Principal financial planners are the wealth management sectors - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Aumkii articleWealth management companies are the best financial planners for all the situations. There are many independent financial planners who are certified as well as institutes who can take care of ones wealth management issues. They can handle personal as well as business financial problems. The ...
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