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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: 1094 - Strategic Thinking Workshop As Leadership Training - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Ioventures IncThe future presents loads of opportunities and it is sad to see that there are some organizations who fail to turn these opportunities into reality. In many cases, it is not a matter of merely having a bad luck. To most organizations, they fail at reaching their full potential due to the kind of ...
Views: 1091 - Strategy for StartUps and Others, Part-2 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasAny organization, whether non-profit or for profit, whether small or large, whether a startup or a well- established and mature business, without a strategy it would drift away from its vision, mission and of course from its customers too. This is a follow- up from last week’s posting. Here we ...
Views: 1090 - A Quick Look At The Hedge Fund Manager Salary - by Before we take a deeper look at the salaries of a hedge fund manager, we should start by taking a look at the role he plays in office. Many people invest in different investment plans especially with the hope that they will have a better life in retirement. It is this manager who is entrusted ...
Views: 1089 - 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: 1088(1 vote) - Perfect colours for winter wedding that are not Red - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from anaya chopraMarsala Though it was the Pantone colour of 2015, we still love it. That deep-wine colour is such a change from the traditional red. Blush Pink Ever since Pinterest declared it the colour of 2016, we can’t get over this beautiful colour. Blush is also a perfect colour for the fall. ...
Views: 1088 - You Were Born to Win - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI first read See You at the Top (Zig Ziglar`s classic first book) over Christmas one year during college. I had heard of Zig, and checked out the book from the library. I took pages of notes since I couldn`t write in the book. I still have the notes. Soon after, I started listening to Zig`s ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Taking Time To See The Bigger Picture - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Gina GardinerSuccessful leaders and managers have the ability to step back from the frenetic day-to-day operation or their department so that they can see the bigger picture. Military leaders of the past would seek out a vantage spot high over the field of battle. From that vantage point they plan their ...
Views: 1085 - 4 Great Ways to Save More Money - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Brad RichardsonWe live in uncertain times and it is only through savings that we will be able to secure our financial future. The uncertainty is such that you could be employed one minute and the next your employer could be issuing you with a retrenchment letter as a result of poor economic conditions. To ...
Views: 1084 - OBAMA ADMINISTRATION PLANS INTERNET ID - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Dovell BonnettFox News reported on 1/8/11 that ” Obama Administration Reportedly Plans to Create Internet ID for All Americans“. Obama wants the Commerce Department to create Internet ID for all Americans. Without getting into the political side, there are some key concerns that arise with a government ...
Views: 1083 - Expenses incurred when renting an apartment in Ho Chi Minh city - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2019 from Nguyen Trong HieuFind an apartment in Ho Chi Minh city isn’t an easy job. There are various of choices for you to make but unless you know exactly which one is suitable for you, having a quick decision sometimes leads to a big regret. It is no big deal if you have lots of money to spend on your housing issues. ...
Views: 1082(3 votes) - *** Staying Focused - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Donna PriceSummer is fast approaching and the weather finally warming, and I'm wondering, how many people are still focused on their goals for the year, or their New Year's resolutions? Staying focused on goals and the things we desire is one of the greatest challenges many of us face. Perhaps we set a ...
Views: 1081 - Knowing When to Delegate - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman Understanding when to delegate is probably the toughest situation we face as small business entrepreneurs’. We are taught that we we must do it all. If we do not know how to do something, we try to get the training to do an adequate job and we muddle through it. We ...
Views: 1080 - Choosing Board Members Part 2: Food for Thought - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasObviously choosing a BoD properly should result into a visible and measureable set of benefits for any organization. This article will is a continuation of yesterday’s ‘basics’- article. Most of the stuff mentioned here is also applicable when you are setting up a BoA (Board of Advisors) for ...
Views: 1079 - 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: 1078 - 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) - LinkedIn Marketing Tips For Law Firms - How Lawyers Can Attract and Retain More Clients Using LinkedIn - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Kristina JaramilloLinkedIn is reportedly the most popular business social networking site used by attorneys. In fact, a recent report shows that 70% of corporate counsel use LinkedIn as a tool, and half rely on it. Executives from every Fortune 500 company are using LinkedIn. To help law firms attract and ...
Views: 1076 - How to Close More Sales! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Eric GruberMost of my article marketing clients and newsletter subscribers love when I relate business lessons to real life experiences. In this article, I'm going to show you how to close more sales - and I mean higher priced sales using the same process I used to ask my girlfriend's family for their ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - How to unbore your marketing. (Or: how fun gets you better results.) - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Brigitte van TuijlLast week I added something new & different to my ezine: a (very) short story entitled ‘Meg’s Business Adventures’. So what’s that all about? Why am I doing this? And, even more importantly: why should you care? Let’s start with how & why I got the idea: I’ve been writing my ezine ...
Views: 1072 - 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: 1071 - The Yahoo Breach and M&A Due Diligence - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Yahoo hack demonstrates that cyber security has become a fundamental part of M&A transactions. Data breaches and a failure to comply with governmental and industry standards can impact a company in many ways, as Yahoo is finding out the hard way. The company’s recent disclosure of a ...
Views: 1071 - Release Brakes - How To Break The Fear Barrier in Business - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Waldo WaldmanAs I write this article at my favorite Starbucks, I can't help but hear the conversation next to me. A middle-aged woman is having a coffee meeting with a peer discussing job opportunities, the market, and their personal networks. It's obvious that she's lost her job due to cutbacks and is ...
Views: 1070 - Street-Wise Tips: Making Strategic Planning Work for Your Organization - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Judy WhalenStrategic planning can be either a boon or a bust for an organization. Many people bring “baggage” to the process. Some people have had terrible experiences. They vehemently oppose committing time and other resources to it. Others yawn, glaze over and are completely skeptical that the process ...
Views: 1070 - Creating a Culture and Brand That Makes and Actually Keeps Brand Promises - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Tony KubicaIt's one thing to make a promise. It's quite another to keep it. Yet, businesses make promises every day. Some keep them. Some companies like AT&T, Bank of America and US Airways have good intentions, but can't keep them because their strong culture and strong brand are misaligned. And, worst of ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - 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: 1067 - Website Marketing – 5 Tips To Use Keywords Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Paul KlineDo you feel that you are doing website marketing as well as you could? There is a great deal of competition out there and it is becoming increasingly difficult to make your website stand out from all the others that share your niche. There are quite a few things that you could do to give ...
Views: 1067 - Decisiveness And Business - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Diane ConklinOn an episode of Celebrity Apprentice, it became apparent to me that making decisions is something a lot of people struggle with – even very successful people … and celebrities. When asked directly by Mr. Trump who should be fired, nobody would give a direct answer. And, it’s important to note ...
Views: 1065 - What to Consider When Choosing a Call Center Service Vendor - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Emma MiahIf you’re considering an outsourced call center, one thing you will discover is that your options are many. It can be helpful to know what questions to ask and what factors to consider when comparing which global customer service solution is right for your business. The more legwork you do ...
Views: 1063 - 5 Reasons Why People Fail in Business - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Ursula JorchDo you ever worry that your business will fail? It’s hard to contemplate failure, especially when you’re working so hard and want so much to be successful. Considering failure is valuable, though, because the very ingredients that make for business failure can be transformed into business ...
Views: 1061 - ***Surviving and Thriving in a New Economy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Donna PriceThe world of business is one of the most unpredictable areas in our society. The global financial crisis we experience right now attests to that. The unstable financial conditions and the escalating prices of commodities are vastly observable. The economy poses new challenges and difficulties ...
Views: 1060 - Choosing Board Members Part 1: The Basics - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasObviously choosing a BoD properly should result into a visible and measurable set of benefits for any organization. This article will give you a brief exposure on some of guidelines, rules of thumb and best practices. Most of these are also applicable when you are setting up a Board of Advisors ...
Views: 1057 - 4 Ways to Gracefully Set Boundaries In Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Alicia ForestOne of the many things I discovered when on my recent private retreat with my mentor coach Kendall Summerhawk was that I sometimes still have a tendency to bend in situations where I shouldn’t. Not actually bend-over backwards, but enough that I end up not feeling good about the situation. I’ve ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Manager's Corner - Control Freaks - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Liz WeberIt's happening again. We've been contacted by several clients all dealing with the same issue: current top management is ready to move on (retire, sell, quit, transfer to a new division, etc.) and there's no staff ready or able to replace them. The problem from the clients' perspective is: How ...
Views: 1055 - *** 10 Ways to Increase Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceSo you are a struggling entrepreneur and you are doing everything to increase your business’ bottom line but it seems that your efforts are not enough? Are you frustrated because no matter what you do, there seems to be no development in your business? Are you totally disappointed with yourself ...
Views: 1051 - ***Optimize Your Team with the Top 10 Leadership and Team Building Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceThis post reveals ten strategies for optimizing your team in order to meet the extreme and dramatic development of your business. Read on and benefit from the information. These might keep you in tempo with the new breakthroughs that the business world offers. Become skilled at every detail ...
Views: 1051(10 votes) - Credit Repair Solution and Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterHere’s the tricky part: since bad credit and credit errors are a fairly common problem, there are tons of companies out there that claim to be able to help you. While there are quite a few that are legitimate and can get you out of the mess, the majority of them are scam artists that only want ...
Views: 1051(4 votes) - Manager's Corner - Plot Your Plan - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Liz WeberI was recently asked by an executive team, "How do we start pulling a Succession Plan together? We believe we have many of the pieces already, but we don't know what to do with them." That's a great question and a great position to be in. The answer though, requires you to first be clear on what ...
Views: 1051 - Why Small Business Could be the Economy’s Big Indicator for Growth - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Herb KayUnemployment numbers are high, and will likely climb for months if not years to come. If this happens to be news to you, consider your ignorant bliss shattered. For the rest of us who encounter this grim reality head on, the question we face as a nation is how America can continue to have record ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - What is the 3 Times Rule Anyhow? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxBack in 1999, a friend, Glen Whitbeck, and I who were working on a project together came up with the "3 Times Rule". It is a rule of thumb that even 12 years later has remained a pretty accurate rule of thumb. Since it is a rule of thumb, it isn't always totally accurate, but surprisingly ...
Views: 1048 - A “Call-to-Action” Definition and Why Website Owners Must Use Them - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Susan FriesenYou built your website to help your business so it’s important to connect every dot that qualifies it as a success. One of the ways to do that is to guide your visitors from point A to point B when perusing your website. This can easily be done with a Call-to-Action. Often referred to as a ...
Views: 1045 - Top benefits of new age Social Recruiting - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Supriya NigamConventional recruitment techniques are a costly way of recruiting and completely outdated. Social recruiting tools revolutionizes the way recruitment is completed, providing the benefit of viewing the prospective worker profiles to the employers. The benefits of recruitment using the social ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - The Daffodil told me a Story!! - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Teddy GriffinThe Daffodil told me a Story!! What an absolutely gorgeous day in the south. It is hard to beat North Carolina on a beautiful spring day....(except maybe on a beautiful autumn day!!). Even as much of a Duke Blue Devil fan as I am, I can actually say that those Carolina Blue skies are hard to ...
Views: 1041 - Advising Different Kinds Of Sellers For Showings - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Dirk ZellerAll home sellers come with their own personalities and personal quirks, but when it comes to preparing a home for presentation you’ll find that nearly all sellers fit into one of five categories. As you begin to counsel clients regarding changes and repairs they must consider, it won’t take long ...
Views: 1039 - What Color is Your Brand? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Lelo PaulThink about this: What colors come to your mind when you hear the names McDonald's, Kit Kat, Target, IBM and UPS? Doesn't take a lot of thinking, does it? Colors have always been an essential aspect of any branding effort and the reason we associate a particular color with a brand is because ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - What to Expect for Hardwood Flooring Prices - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gina HopkinsIf you’ve made the decision to upgrade the home with new hardwood floors, you’re probably a bit overwhelmed by the types of hardwood floors and their costs. Long gone are the days when there was just a solid wood floor to choose from; now there are engineered wood floors and laminates that are ...
Views: 1037 - How to keep you return on investments high and minimize risks - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2018 from Manuel JesusWhat is the best thing when you have a large sum of money lying and not too many expenses? Investing it of course! While most people may have multiple suggestions to do these, some of the best investment opportunities are in fact very simple. They, however, need a stern eye to know everything ...
Views: 1035 - Using brochure to highlight your money makers - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Rabia TanveerTourism industries are now booming out in this world of marketing. These tourism industries are vastly using the brochure to market for tourism. A brochure is the most effective tool of advertising used by the tourism industries. Tourism is the really vast field, so the marketing for tourism is ...
Views: 1034 - 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 - Strategies For Marketing A Book in the Year 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Don McCauleyDepending on the source you believe, somewhere around 500,000 new books hit the shelves this year. What does this mean? If each book was but an inch thick, and all the books were placed on a single shelf, that shelf would be over 7.8 MILES long. Your book is but one of them. This does not ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - 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 ...
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