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- Develop a Systematic Game Plan To Networking Properly - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from David NourWhen people say that networking doesn’t work, they usually cite as confirmation the fact that they have invested in others in the past without any return from the other side. When I inquire specifically, How did you arm them with the appropriate context to introduce or recommend you? The answer ...
Views: 1064 - Facebook For Brands - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Waqqas AlviSometimes I wondered how Facebook is taking over the entire internet very quickly. At the moment, Facebook is providing a perfect social networking service. Anything that one can think of is available in it. Connecting with friends, family and finding new people, sharing pictures and videos and ...
Views: 1904(6 votes) - Virtualization for the Dynamic Enterprise - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOWhat does Server Virtualization Mean? Server virtualization is the use of technology to separate software, including the operating system, from the hardware. This means that you can run several environments on the same physical server. In some installations, this could mean that several ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Goal Setting Ideas for 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Jane CranstonTime off gave me the opportunity to read and listen to more news and pop culture media than usual. The myriad of suggestions is staggering. I have chosen a few I found interesting and doable. Try some and you will be well ahead of the curve. In 2011 I will: Backup personal data as ...
Views: 1334 - Delegation: What are your core competencies? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Hugh StewartDo you know your core competencies as an entrepreneur? Do you know the core competencies of your team members/contractors? This will help you to know what to delegate. We have previously explored the importance of identifying your Unique Ability and core competencies, with the goal of both ...
Views: 2154(3 votes) - Dealing With A Disaster - Keeping Your Business Afloat - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cindy HartmanCatastrophes happen on a daily basis, and all companies must have a plan in place to stay in business. You might be a new company, with just a few months under your belt, and having invested your life savings to pursue your entrepreneurial dream. Or possibly you are a well-established, extremely ...
Views: 1170 - Not attracting enough clients to your existing small business? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Rachel KarlWhen you aren’t attracting enough clients it can make you feel like you’re spinning your wheels. Setting up systems to help you market can be the smartest thing you do this year! Many people come to me because even though they know what they should be doing to market their business, they ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Transformational Income: Plan To Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerSteps One Through Five Let’s recount the steps toward riches that Napoleon Hill lists in his classic book, Think and Grow Rich. 1.Desire 2.Faith 3.Auto-Suggestion 4.Specialized Knowledge 5.Imagination The Sixth Step: Planning Now we come to the sixth step: ...
Views: 2322 - Amazing Tip /What not to do when starting a business, learn how to succeed - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Lorissa WilsonStarting a business is hard work, so if you think you it will be easy or you are going to make quick money in a short period time. Think again! Starting a business and running it will take up a lot of your time not to mention the time away from family and the effort you have to put into ...
Views: 821(2 votes) - Love the Plan - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Laura WestIf you haven't already, it's time to plan for your success in 2011. I find most entrepreneurs fall into one of two categories when it comes to planning. See which one resonates with you. You resist planning, thinking that it will restrict your freedom and creativity. This means that you just ...
Views: 855(5 votes) - WISDOM: A NECESSITY FOR AN IMPACTFUL LIFE - Dr. Felix A. Oginni - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Felix OginniWISDOM: A NECESSITY FOR AN IMPACTFUL LIFE By Dr. Felix A. Oginni Every being needs God’s wisdom in thoughts, utterances and in whatever he or she does. What is wisdom? Wisdom can be explained as follows: (i) Good sense that enables one to make sensible decisions and judgments based ...
Views: 1199 - Article Marketing Tips - Quantity and Quality are the Keys to Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Sean MizeEvery day, I get emails from different people asking me for article marketing tips. Some of them are growing tired and impatient of not getting their desired results even after several weeks of writing and distributing articles online. Are you one of them? Then, these tips are for ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - New Year Resolutions--Model Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Pradeep GusainPeople usually make only ten New Year Resolutions! Neither 7 nor 8. Usually these Resolutions contain many common points cutting across age, sex, and nationality. So, what are these 10 top New Year resolutions or 10 best or most popular New Year resolutions? Based on various 10 great ...
Views: 1079 - Off Site Seo, The art of Link building - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Kenneth FordSEO, the Art and Science of Link Building I will be continuing the discussion of SEO strategy, by covering the topic of off site SEO and external link building in this article. In my last note, I talked about SEO on site for the most part, you can make your site mapping and internal SEO very ...
Views: 1382 - Why Make Business Hard? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Andrew HorderFor centuries, men have gone into business as an alternative to working for others; they wouldn’t do that if they expected that running a business was really the grind it can sometimes seem these days. I firmly believe that business is not supposed to be as hard as we make it. So What ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - What’s the difference between vision, mission, and purpose? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaVision – What am I creating? This would be from my standpoint (features, services/products, $, ideal client, etc.) Mission – How am I helping/servicing my clients? What are the end results from the clients standpoint? Purpose – What is it inside of me that makes me do or brings out the ...
Views: 3829 - How to Create a Short Business Plan - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaThis question was asked on Focus.com and I submitted this “recipe” which received a “The best” nod. Enjoy. Page 1 – Ideal client profile (demogaphics, psychographics, technograpics and geographics) Page 2 – SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Page 3 – One Page ...
Views: 1711 - SEO Article Writing - Guide to Simplify the Process - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Sean MizeDo you find the process of writing SEO articles too difficult? Then, let me help you simplify the whole process. Follow these steps the next time you tap on your keyboard: 1. First step is to know the keywords or keyphrases that you would like to target. You need to know the terms or phrases ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Strategic Relationship Plan for a Professional Service Firm - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from David NourHere is an outline for an annualized strategic relationship plan for partners of a professional services firm. Such a plan should be reviewed monthly for success of execution milestones and quarterly for strategic viability. You should also identify an accountable peer and proactively correspond ...
Views: 1415 - What Does Your Customer Really Value? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Mark HunterSell to the customer's value expectations, not to your value propositions. We've all heard the rule of listening to what the customer has to say, and there's not a salesperson who thinks they don't listen to the customer. Reality, however, is quite the opposite. I find time after time when ...
Views: 948 - How Your Life Can Be A Dream - Success Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Robert WorstellMany people, at some point or another, have dreamed of being someone special - of personal greatness. Their are fantasies of being a start at sports, the homecoming queen, or simply rich and successful - even just happy with our relationships. For all our big dreams and great aspirations, our ...
Views: 1114 - Network of Influencers As a Strategic Asset in Change Management - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David NourSeveral years ago, one of our professional service clients decided that it needed an organizational overhaul. Management of best practices and competent and successful cooperation across service lines were dreary at best. Critical team members who needed to be at the edge of the business ...
Views: 1045 - Win a Free PR Brainstorming Session! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Anthony MoraI generally write articles about PR and marketing tips but would like to turn the tables and have you write us for a change. Send us what you believe was the biggest media story of 2010, and why. If we pick your submission, you and I will have an hour and a half PR brainstorming and strategy ...
Views: 1002 - Software Requirement Specification – How to Make It Work for Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Henry RusselDo you own a business? Do you wish to develop or modify your software requirement specification effectively and efficiently? Well, read on and learn more about such business software requirements as well as how to make it work for you and your business. What is software requirement ...
Views: 1700 - Cut out the bottom 10% of your clients - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Betty JonesProbably the most gratifying moment for me in my practice is when a client shows up who is fully present and available for big growth and change, and they join my business coaching program like they really mean it. I can tell you with 100% certainty, that if you were peaking through my window in ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - 100-Day Action Plan for Large-Scale Change or Mergers and Acquisitions - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from David NourWhy do you think most New Year resolutions don’t stick? In one of my keynotes, someone suggested that it is because you are drunk when you make them. Beyond that theory, would you agree that they often include no responsibility, practical expectations, or organized plan? It has been said, ...
Views: 3287(2 votes) - Software Requirements: Innovative Secrets to a Stable Business or Project - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Henry RusselDo you run a business or you are a newbie in this craft? Do you wish to maximize your time, efforts and resources? Do you want to learn more about software requirements and how these innovative specifications can help you achieve your business goals? Well, read on and realize how important ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Social Media Outsourcing Guide - How to Choose the Right Social Media Consultant for Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Kristina JaramilloWith the strong emergence of social media in the internet marketing world, every Tom, Dick and Harry has come out saying they are social media experts. They are feeding on the desires of entrepreneurs who do not have time to dedicate to developing their social media presence effectively. If you ...
Views: 815 - Software Requirements – Dealing with Its Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Henry RusselIt is so true that business software requirements are complex and dynamic. Indeed, many individuals would agree that such requires enough knowledge, expertise, skills and relevant experiences; therefore, further developments and modifications with regard to software requirements are strongly ...
Views: 699(3 votes) - Think BIG When Setting Business Goals - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Diana SamalotIf you are considering starting up a new business venture in the near future, or currently own an established business, it is likely that you may be unsure as to what the next steps are in order to take your business further. When it comes to owning your own business, it is vital that you make ...
Views: 1008 - Discover Your Self Development Strength in the World of Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Igor SilvaIn the world of Internet marketing you’ll need to recognize the money-spinning souk eager to buy anything you would offer them – that’s the basic. According to the experts you do not need any experience to establish Internet Marketing business. Most of the method and campaign can be learned ...
Views: 903 - Are You Talking to the Wrong People? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from David NourSome of my favorite networking functions are early morning breakfast briefings. I am an early bird and most attendees have yet to face the minutia of the day, so they are likely to attend for the two critical factors: content and community. I recently attended a Harvard Business School ...
Views: 1078 - It's About the Economy, Stupid - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Adam Hartung“It’s the Economy, Stupid” was the driving theme used during Bill Clinton’s winning 1992 Presidential campaign. Following the dramatic changes produced in Tuesday’s American elections, this refrain seems as applicable as ever. Two years ago Americans changed leadership in the Presidency, ...
Views: 1301(3 votes) - Assessment Practices that Insulate You from the Elements - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jason TaylorA quality employment assessment must include multiple safeguards designed to ensure data authenticity and system functionality One winter morning I fulfilled one of my least favorite household duties by stepping outside in the early morning chill to set out the trash. The wind greeted my ...
Views: 1323 - How to Design a Comprehensive High Ticket Coaching Program - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sean MizeOne of the reasons why people online sign up to expensive high ticket coaching programs is because they want a shortcut in knowing the things that they find very important in their lives or careers. Most of these people have no time to read hundreds of articles and just get confused later on ...
Views: 1575 - Are you an information hoarder? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Carrie GreeneHave you seen the show Hoarders, Buried Alive? Many people are entranced by it. It’s reminds me of when you drive down the road and pass an accident… it’s hard to turn away. I’ve heard people say that they are amazed at how “those people” live. Can’t “they” understand the difference between ...
Views: 3702(5 votes) - Definition of a Strategy: Understanding the Fundamentals of Successful Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sherrin Ross IngramHave you ever noticed how the question of "What is a strategy?" rarely comes up in the context of strategic planning? The word strategy is frequently used with the assumption that anyone involved in developing strategies knows exactly what a strategy is. It has been my experience that such an ...
Views: 1965(3 votes) - Taking a Behavioral Bite Out of Crime Through Better Hiring - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary According to a National Retail Security survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and the University of Florida, total retail losses in 2009 were $36.5 billion, an increase of $2 billion from two years earlier. Digging deeper into the results, the largest component ...
Views: 1363 - What is The Termite Effect? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Shawn BrodofWhat do business mistakes have to do with termites? More than you may think! "The Termite Effect" refers to the impact that many common business mistakes have on businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, management teams and on the careers of sales professionals. As a business coach, I noticed ...
Views: 1552(2 votes) - Re-branding: From stodgy to sensational - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Diane CraigCreating the right image is a powerful tool for success. This is as true for corporations as it is for individuals. Over the last few months, I’ve been fascinated to watch as traditional retailer Talbots re-branded itself from a chain for conservative, some would say stodgy, sixty-somethings to ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Annual Business Evaluations - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownThe end of the fiscal year is a primary time for organizational evaluation. Whether you have a start-up operation and have been in business less than a year, or are a veteran; annual evaluations are not only beneficial to all organizations, they are a necessity. During an annual evaluation, ...
Views: 1265(6 votes) - How to Effectively Work With Your PR Firm - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Anthony MoraPerhaps the most difficult concept for those new to PR to fully understand is that an effective public relations campaign is a gradual building process. It is the most effective and powerful form of marketing. It offers validation, credibility, reaches your target market. But, seldom does it ...
Views: 722(3 votes) - Why Keeping Up With the Joneses Can Be Detrimental to Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownMonitoring the strategies and tactics utilized by your competitors is necessary in the process of developing your company’s unique strategy. Evaluation of competitors can help your company stay abreast of various industry trends, which can help you meet your customers at the point of need. ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Book Marketing - Selling Your Work In An Internet Marketing Environment - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Don McCauleyIf we can believe the numbers, somewhere around 800,000 self published books hit the market last year. Imagine this: You walk into a library. The library contains over 300 million books. 'Show me everything you have in the way of children's books,' you say to the librarian. The ...
Views: 968(2 votes) - Five Common Traits of Pivotal Contacts - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from David NourPivotal Contacts are thought leaders among their peers. They have developed deep subject matter expertise, have proven themselves in situations requiring a balanced approach between strategic vision and tactical execution, or simply have access to influential relationships. They are commonly ...
Views: 1214 - Fueling Innovation with Collaborative Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from David NourAs a new divisional leader, how do you quickly uncover and leverage knowledge, experience, and specific expertise across the different parts of your organization in an effort to not only retain your best customers, but also to expand your mind share and wallet share within each of your most ...
Views: 1267 - Creating a Strategic Vision - Are You Making These 3 Mistakes Most Organizations Unknowingly Make? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Tony KubicaHave you seen the effects of success blindness? It is a condition where success can be your greatest impediment to growth and succeeding in the future. Success hides many ills. It masks fundamental weaknesses in the business. And can lead to poor decisions - decisions that could end up fatal ...
Views: 1419 - Competency and Trust are Critical Components of Reputation Capital - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from David NourReputation Capital is a measure of how effective you are in promoting and delivering value. As the delivery of that value is recognized, you start to accumulate Reputation Capital. The two fundamental pillars of Reputation Capital are competency and trust. The following provides some insight ...
Views: 1674 - Improving How You Sell Yourself as a Professional - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from David NourMany technical professionals are often horrible at selling themselves. Many accountants, attorneys, consultants, and engineers don’t think of themselves as salespeople – and they don’t want to! Although their academic and educational foundation and their professional development includes ...
Views: 2345 - Strategies Behind Crisis Management - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Stephanie A. Parson, PhDHumpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall All the king’s horses and All the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again This past week I attended a conference of business leaders desiring to take their business to the next level. On the second day, I met a leader ...
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