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- Are You Working ‘On’ or ‘In’ Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Cookie Tuminello“You have to see the pattern, understand the order and experience the vision.” ~ Michael Gerber Yes, I know. The title of this article may sound confusing, so let me clearly state what the difference is between working ‘in’ your business versus working ‘on’ it. Working ‘in’ your business ...
Views: 856(4 votes) - Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Phones are Inseparable. - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2019 from Rishi ShahArtificial Intelligence is enhancing both the hardware and software within mobile phones, with implications for both marketers and consumers. On an average, an individual looks at their phone for more than 2.5 hours and makes about 35,000 decisions, in a single day. The funny thing is we often ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Ask The Manifestation Maven - Cost vs. Value - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Kimberly SchneiderDear Kimberly, I saw you on TV talking about Cost vs. Value and I wondered if you could talk about that more. I’m still not sure I understand the difference. Therese Dear Therese, Cost has to do with the price of an item. Value has to do with what something is worth to you...what sort of ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Assessing Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonYou will have to assess your success periodically. Different businesses will emphasize different measurements of success because of how convenient it is to do so in a relatively simple way. Even non-profit organizations need to have measurements to assess their performance. Let’s examine key ...
Views: 1800(3 votes) - Asset Management: Your Knowledge - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Margaret PrusanKnowledge Share As your business' CEO, your role is to grow your business, be the face of your business and develop new products or services. That means imparting your knowledge to your team so they can handle the day-to-day of your business without you. This is particularly hard as an ...
Views: 602(1 vote) - At Home Business Ideas for the Handicapped or Disabled - How to Earn Money at Home - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachAs of March 2009, the official unemployment rate for disabled Americans was 13.2%. If you are one of the many who want to work and are looking, consider starting a business from home in this forgotten niche. The best home based business ideas begin with knowing your niche. If you are one of ...
Views: 2899(4 votes) - Attract Your Ideal Clients and Charge What You're Worth - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Lisa CherneyEvery entrepreneur starts her business wanting to make lots of money doing something she loves. We dream about it. We plan out what our life will look like, and where we will take vacations. But then something happens. We start getting nervous about not making money fast enough, and think maybe ...
Views: 383(1 vote) - Attracting Clients is Easy as ABC - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Lisa MininniThere is it – you just made the decision to leverage your business into the one-to-many conversation by offering a workshop. You start promoting it three months ahead of time and are thrilled at the possibility of working with so many more people in your area of genius. So, you prepare all ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Authentic Business: Why Old Marketing Tactics Don't Work Any More - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Suzanne EvansWe are in a new era of business. Things are shifting very fast. A lot of the old marketing techniques simply do not work any more. I was recently on the phone with a friend who works in the online business management world. She is one of the leaders in that industry and has been doing it for ...
Views: 773(4 votes) - Authenticity is Essential to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAuthenticity has never been out of business style, as it were, but it is certainly en vogue now. Everywhere you turn some business guru or marketing maven is telling you to be your most authentic self. And now, here I am, telling you it's essential to your business success that you are ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Avoid Multi-Focus and Focus on Multi-Income Streams - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Sue StebbinsSound like an oxymoron? How can you maintain a quality focus on your current client base while successfully generating new income streams? Why do you need to generate new income streams? What is the impact if you do not have multiple revenue streams? As the economy trends down, job insecurity ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - Avoid These 3 Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive at least 2 years and about half survive at least 5 years. As one would expect, after the first few relatively volatile years, survival rates flatten out. While the health of an economy plays a ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Avoid these 5 mistakes when trying to sell your business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Andrew RogersonThere are many things you need to do when planning to sell your business. There are also things to avoid and here are 5 things to avoid so you successfully sell your business. 1. Talking when you shouldn't. This may sound obvious but when you sell a business it’s more important to listen ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Awaken The Entrepreneur In You (Or How To acquire Financial Independence through the Internet) - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Louis LimIn view of the current economic difficulties going on, people ought to be more ware of what’s happening in the world and how it can adversely affect their financial securities and lives; if it has not already. It is a little known secret that one can avoid being a financial casualty by ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - Award-Winning Aden Anais Swaddling Blankets - The Ideal Baby Gift - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from California CozyIf you’ve found out you are having your first baby, your probably reading every book you can get your hands on right about now. Maybe you’re lucky enough to know a lot about babies because you had younger siblings, babysat or something else entirely. Maybe you’re someone whose only experience ...
Views: 1039(2 votes) - Baby Boomers In Business - 3 Step Process to Evaluating a Biz Idea - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Linda HamptonEach time you offer a new product or service it is important to ask yourself three questions to evaluate a new business idea. If you follow this three step process it will help eliminate bad business choices and clarify that additions or new ideas are worth your time and effort. What is the ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - BACKING INTO THE MONEY - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe’re still in the Career category of the Building Your Legacy Series, so today is going to be fun! Why? Because we are talking about money and how to make it! This, perhaps surprisingly, is one of the most neglected conversations we see with women entrepreneurs. But we’re going to be clear ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Balancing the Cost of Canadian Receivable Financing With The Benefits . Making Sense Of Factor Rates And The Cost Of Factoring - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stan ProkopIt's not that hard of a business question... ‘Would you pay more for something if you thought the benefits far exceeded the cost?’ That's the ' balancing act' we refer to when we talk to clients about receivable financing, and the factor rates that are associated with that type of ...
Views: 469(2 votes) - Bariers Of Entry And Exit - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Richard OBrienWhy do people gravitate to Network Marketing instead of more traditional businesses? I have been in the restaurant business most of my life and when I was laid off from my traditional job I decided I would like to open a sandwich shop. I started doing some investigating and before I was thru ...
Views: 954(4 votes) - Basic Foundational Elements for Starting Your Own Lucrative Business - Part 3 - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Paul LloydMindset, Knowledge and Vision Part 3 If you have not read the first and second part of this article, I suggest that you do so, in order for this trilogy to make sense. This is the third and final part of a three-part article aimed at cutting out the nonsense and helping you to make the ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - Basic Foundational Elements for Starting Your Own Lucrative Business: Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Paul LloydMindset, Knowledge and Vision Part 2 If you have not read the first part of this article, I suggest that you do so, in order for this trilogy to make sense. This is the second part of a three-part article aimed at cutting out the nonsense and helping you to make the right decisions and ...
Views: 627(2 votes) - Basic Search Engine Optimization Principles for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Susan FriesenHow Keyword Rich Content is Directly Related to SEO for your Business Ever wonder what SEO really is but were afraid to ask? SEO is an acronym for “Search Engine Optimization”. It’s the umbrella term for all the methods you can use to ensure your website is found by various search engine ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Basic Strategies to Increase Twitter Followers - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Merv StevensIf you have been into Internet Marketing and Network Marketing for a while now, you know that to increase twitter followers means an increase in potential leads and sales. Whenever you use Twitter appropriately, you are able to drive loads of targeted traffic to your site or blog and far more ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Be Yourself: Imitation is Suicide - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.It’s one thing to seek out people who are ahead of you in achieving something you want. For example, if you want to reach a six figure income, working from home, it makes sense to find someone who has done that and to learn from them the systems they used. That’s smart. But what I see so many ...
Views: 3536(1 vote) - Become an Affiliate Marketer - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Frank DemmingIf you lost your job and need a new one, or maybe you hate your job and want out, becoming an affiliate marketer may be for you. You get to be in charge, create your own hours, get in touch with your inner graphic artist, and learn how to make money online. You probably will not get rich ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Tony MillerOpening a new restaurant can be very exciting and I'm sure that you are interested in making it as successful as possible. The unfortunate reality is, however, many new restaurants do struggle, particularly when they first open their doors. Although some of them may eventually stabilize and even ...
Views: 1021(2 votes) - Best Ways To Communicate With Your Virtual Assistant Or Client - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Patricia GoodwynSo you've hired a Virtual Assistant and you're both busy working away on various projects and tasks. With both of you being so busy, you may find yourself continuously writing email after email with instructions, some of which may be misunderstood. Before you know it, you realize that it's been ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Beware of the Opportunist! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Robin HardyWhat an interesting time we are all living in today, with so much happening around us we find the “opportunist” also popping their head into our lives. As you consider the amazing journey to becoming an entrepreneur you also must be aware of the opportunists that will emerge with the next best ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Big Ideas:Abundance - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Clever ZuluLiving abundantly is a manifestation of an ever expanding wealth consciousness sustained by the power of positive thought. Man is destined to be a deliberate creator of his own life through highly organized thought and intelligently directed massive action. Thought alone will not bring about ...
Views: 1788(8 votes) - Binary Glitch - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Aryana HudsonAll people are plugged into the binary computer technology by virtue of the presence of that system on the planet. How does this affect the world? Well in order to understand the consciousness necessary for the invention of quantum computing and the information highway the observer must ...
Views: 2205(3 votes) - Bootstrapping Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Geoff FickeThere is no more accurate American descriptive phrase of the rags to riches success then: “He pulled himself up by his bootstraps”. The pioneers, backwoodsmen, cowboys, whalers and other prototypical American hero classes all possessed an air of courage, self-reliance, and belief that they could ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Build Your Business by Nurturing Your Creative Side - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAs the caretaker of your business, it's up to you to feed it new ideas and fresh insights. But sometimes it feels like your well has run dry, and finding an inspiring idea is more difficult than squeezing water from a rock. Which is why it's imperative to your mental health and the success of ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Business 101: Prepare and Print Form 1099 MISC - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Casey YangAs business owner, if you hire contractors, you need to furnish each contractor a completed Form 1099 by Jan 31. You also need file 1099-misc Copy A of all paper Forms 1099 with Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, with the IRS by Feb 28. Are you headache of ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - Business 101: What Do I Need to Start My Own? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Robin HardyStarting your own business today is much easier than it was say 10 years ago. It used to be all about physical location, in some case today it is still location. However, most of us can start a business right from the comfort of our living rooms. With the invention of the World Wide Web we ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Business Start up Success - How to Find the Right Coach & Reach Profits Faster - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonYou’re certified, or licensed in your area of expertise. You’ve invested in several home study programs, e-course and training sessions, but you still feel like you’re standing in the same place. Several months have gone by and you are still asking the question, now what? Sound familiar? ...
Views: 1082(2 votes) - Business Success Tips: 6 Decision Making Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonThere are many traits of successful entrepreneurs -- decisiveness is one of them. Nothing is more powerful than making conscious choices that shape your life's path and also reflect your priorities and what you value most. But the challenge at times is figuring out how to make sound ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Businesses Using Web 2.0 - Speed Versus Quality: Which Sets YOU Apart? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Dana Detrick-ClarkI get to work with a lot of great personal development and business growth experts who are making the world a better place. In their industries, like in most, there seems to be a trend when it comes to audio for one of two things: speed or quality. In the speed category, they're working to ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - Buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Communication Plan? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Andrew RogersonThe life blood of what we do as human beings and the glue that keeps us all together as a society be at a local, regional, national or indeed international level is the ability to communicate with one another. Many times that communication breaks down and many times this leads to unintended ...
Views: 1382(3 votes) - Buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Productivity Plan? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Andrew RogersonSo you’ve made your New Year’s resolutions which included building a business plan. This includes setting your personal and business goals. You also did a budget to make sure you can afford to do what you’ve planned. You are therefore all rested and dressed up and ready to go. Bring it on ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Can I build a work-at-home career if I'm unemployed? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Diana EnnenWe've all seen the figures. Right now in our country we're facing a 10.2% unemployment rate. That number speaks volumes. What happens when income that you had coming in every week suddenly stops? Sure, we all know we should have saved for such an event, but many Americans are barely getting ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Choosing The Right Business For You: Part 1 - The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Company - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Carma SpenceSo you've decided to become your own boss. Good for you! But now you're faced with a very important question: What kind of business will you start? Will you turn your hobby into a money-making venture? Buy an existing business? Purchase a franchise and capitalize on the franchiser's ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Choosing The Right Business For You: Part 2 - The Pros and Cons of Buying Into Other People's Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Carma SpenceBe sure to read Part 1 of this series, The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Business Yes, you may have decided to become your own boss, but you don't feel up to starting a business from scratch. That leaves you with two options. 1. Buy an existing business, or 2. Purchase a ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Clarity is the Secret to Speedy Success! - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Suzanne EvansWhat are you asking for? When you go to a drive-thru (for me Starbucks - thank you! ) do you say give me what you want me to have or I'll take maybe a this or maybe a that. Nope! And if you did, who the heck knows what you would get later? You think it through, decide, ask, and it is ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Client Attraction: 3 Keys to Getting Ideal Clients - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Getting clients and customers is the #1 need I hear from my clients. If you don’t have your client attraction system in place, you have no business! Strategy #1. What do you do? You’ve got to have a short, great answer when someone asks you this question. Start by knowing who your ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Coaches, Raise Your Fees - 3 Critical Reasons to Increase Your Income - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Tom BufordOwning a coaching business can be very rewarding and lucrative. Unfortunately, too many coaches turn their businesses into struggling headaches. One of the key components to being a successful coach is knowing what to charge and how to get it. There are many talented coaches out there who are ...
Views: 1037(3 votes) - Coaches- 3 Tips to Overcome Nerves When Discussing What You Charge - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Tom BufordMost of us get a little nervous when discussing our fees. Some of us get VERY nervous. A little case of the nerves is always fine, but when it gets to the point that you try to avoid the subject of your fees altogether it becomes damaging to your business. Many of you reading this have probably ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - Commit To Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceAs a teacher, it's always important to have a list of rules and expectations for the children to follow in order to have a productive and successful classroom. Expectations are posted on the board under the heading 'Commit to Excellence.' These expectations don't just apply to students in the ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Common Fears and How to Work with Them - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive -- the risk to be alive and express what we really are. Don Miguel Ruiz When you think of your self employment dream –you may find yourself saying: I don’t know anything about the nuts and bolts of ...
Views: 1173(3 votes) - Competition Keeps Successful Entrepreneurs Sharp - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Geoff FickeEvery sports fan knows the story of a sports team competitively peaking at the right time on the road to winning a championship. The Pittsburgh Steelers won the 2006 Super Bowl even though they only had the second best record in their division. In addition, they had to overcome the huge hurdle ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - Connection Between Sustainable Development and CSR - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Kevin LongIndustry experts are of view that one of the major reasons for an economy to go through unrestrained development is ‘non-sustainability’. If we keep on making use of resources in an unplanned manner, we will be left with nothing in the years to come. The present needs can be fulfilled with the ...
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