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***Confidence is Critical to Entrepreneurial Success; How is it Created?***Maximize Focus and Maximize Your Business Growth***Sales Before Coaching – The Critical Order of Success- Making Money In A Bad Economy: 3 Simple Ways To Make Money During A Recession - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Michael LeeNothing is impossible for those who are resourceful and persistent. This statement also applies to making money in a bad economy. As long as you keep your wits about you, earning cash is going to be pretty easy. You may have a hard time believing me, but times have changed. Don’t go around ...
Views: 2793(1 vote) - ***C-Level Selling Tip 8, Getting Past Gatekeepers and Handling Blockers - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Sam ManferSubordinates, administrators, purchasing, etc. keep you away from their bosses and the real decision makers because they fear losing something – power, ego, job, recognition, authority, etc. However, don’t assume to know what it is because you could be wrong. Get them to tell you why they ...
Views: 3010(1 vote) - Setting up a Fitness Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Darrell MorrisJust like any other business, setting up a fitness business requires a systematic approach. In fact, it needs more dedication and you should know all the details such as infrastructure, formalities, and skills that come into play when setting up a fitness business. Here is a step-by-step account ...
Views: 6872(4 votes) - Organizing a Fitness Business the Right Way - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Darrell MorrisThe first step to improving your fitness business is to ensure that your business is well organized. Some fitness businesses are not able to explore their full earning potential, as they are not organized properly. Fitness businesses can be improved by paying attention to the basics of a ...
Views: 1561(2 votes) - The Importance of Business Plan Development for a Fitness Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Darrell MorrisBusiness plan development is important when starting a new business and this holds true in the case of a fitness business start up, too. Every business must have some visions and goals for itself. Without a mission and future goals to guide a business, no business venture can ...
Views: 1851 - The Definition of Insanity - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Pamela BrunerIt's said that Albert Einstein defined insanity as 'doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.' By that definition, most if not all of us are insane. Take a moment and consider what you are doing that you've always done that hasn't gotten you the result that you ...
Views: 1152(4 votes) - Showing the Legitimate Home Business Accurately - No Easy Wealth - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Menandro TomasIf your business involves helping other people become successful in a Legitimate Home Business opportunity, you should always want to show them the clear view of what you are trying to promote. Do you share your work from home opportunity to others? If you do, this means that your main task ...
Views: 1199(3 votes) - How Does a New Business Pay for Start Up Expenses? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Lisa MininniWith an estimated 495,000 new businesses starting up each month, new entrepreneurs are searching for financing answers. The key to financing a start-up business is to first understand your business start-up expenses and cash flow cycle. Start-up costs include capital expenditures (hard ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Business and Marketing: Breakthroughs for Writer's Block - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkWhether you love to write or not, the written word is still one of the most influential marketing techniques to help you reach your audience, get your message out to the world and give people an opportunity to resonate with you. Thing is, even the best of writers can get stuck trying to figure ...
Views: 665 - 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: 1093(1 vote) - Sticky Situations with Subordinates - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Joan CurtisGeorge Gallup said, "Employees don't leave jobs, they leave managers." He discovered this fact after surveying many workers in all kinds of industries. When he looked for what makes a job satisfying, he discovered the primary factor was the boss. If you have a bad, frustrating boss, you might ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Business Security Tips: 3 Crucial Ways To Safeguard Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Michael LeeThe nature of security has always been very important to us. We safeguard our lives, our homes and even our things. There’s no reason why we can’t do the same for our business. These days, more and more entrepreneurs can benefit from business security tips. After all, a business is practically ...
Views: 1898 - Handling Customer Complaints: 3 Ways To Turn Complaining Customers To Loyal Buyers - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Michael LeeHandling customer complaints can be a very challenging responsibility. After all, you’re not going to hear anything pleasant from your clients anytime soon. And you’ll probably have to endure everything from mild ranting to full blown swearing tantrums. However, complaints are a part of ...
Views: 2580 - Giving Is The New Getting: The New Social Entrepreneurism - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Charlene MurphyHave you noticed that some of the most successful business people are also the most generous? Take Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, Inc. You’ve seen him in Time Magazine, on The Amazing Race, AT& T commercials, and featured on TED. TOMS’ simple promise is to give a ...
Views: 1475(13 votes) - ***C-level Selling Tip 7 – Leveraging Your Golden Network - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Sam ManferGet support if you want to sell faster and easier. Selling is a team sport. Use the people with whom you have a professional relationship to get to know others. Build relationships with them and keep moving up and out. You have a golden network of people. I call this your info/intro ...
Views: 2678(1 vote) - 10 Steps to Prosperity - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Powerteam International1. Think Prosperously Prosperity is a frame of mind, an attitude by which you live and breathe abundance. Astounding success always starts with astounding mental preparations and exercises. Think of this like a new born baby or freshly planted seeds in a garden. You must tend to these in ...
Views: 1835(6 votes) - The Real Bottom Line - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczI was listening to Michael Port’s book "Beyond Booked Solid" today en route to a meeting. He made one statement that truly sums up my philosophy. As he was talking about how to boost your income, streamline your processes, and take your business to the next level he said "The real bottom line ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - ***C- Level Selling -- Subtleties Make Big Differences in C-Level Selling - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Sam ManferOver the course of a year I talk with thousands of complaining sales people. Some complain about getting to the right people. Others complain about making pitches that stick; others about competition; some about the support they get from their company, etc. etc. When I suggest what they ...
Views: 2348(1 vote) - Design Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalEvery choice that you make and every action that you take is designing your life and your career. Whether you take an active or a passive role in the creation of your life, you’re creating it. Setting goals for things that you want but do not yet see in your life is a great way to hold ...
Views: 1011(6 votes) - Smart Women Have “Personal” Power - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffDo you have “personal” power? I’m not referring to the power that comes from material wealth or the ability to control people and situations. I’m referring to the kind of power that comes from within—the power that is authentic only to you. Women with “personal” power are secure in their own ...
Views: 1182(4 votes) - How to Avoid Losing on Price - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Duane CashinHow to avoid losing on price “I’m being commoditized out there! Buyers are telling me we’re all the same. I’m told the lowest priced “vendor” gets the business.” Sugar, corn and coffee are examples of commodities. If you’re in the business of selling these, then you’re in the commodity ...
Views: 661 - Why Are Over 97% Of People In MLM Failing Today? How Can We Change This? Education! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Tom SparrowHow are we going to reverse the 97% failure rate in MLM (home based business)? Education starts NOW! As the failure rate continues to soar in MLM due to a number of factors, we truly need to rethink our positions we take in this industry! We have a very poor economy and we need to really look ...
Views: 1143 - Protecting Your Identity on Facebook - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Charlene MurphyOver 360 million people are actively using Facebook these days. Most of us are using Facebook responsibly to connect with friends, family and as a business publicity tool. However, as trends show, the hackers, spammers and opportunists are following suit. Lucky for us, the folks behind Facebook ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - 3 Key Tips to Create More Client Abundance In Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Heather DominickA healer I know, hosted two classes in two weeks. In the first class, she went through all of the important points on her outline. She explained the terminology, answered her clients’ questions, and illustrated her points with excellent examples. In the end, she found she had generated modest ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - The Power Of Empowering! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Jody MaleyWhen you start a Home Party Business, the first thought is how to get people to have parties. Many coaches or "uplines" advise you to have your own party first and that is a great idea! You are excited about your new position as a distributor and you are excited about the product and you think ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - 10 Steps to a Successful Venture in MLM and Network Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from matt arneyEvery year, thousands of men and women across America sign up in such MLM companies as Tupperware, Amway and various cosmetics distributors hoping to make money enough for new draperies, a new davenport or some new clothes. They sell little merchandise to few relatives and close friends. Then ...
Views: 645 - Are You on Track or Running Off the Rails? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Dennis KelleyTime is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are. Not even how famous, infamous or average you are. Time does not stop for anyone and you can’t get more of it. You can’t slow it down or speed it up. With each breath that you take or heartbeat in your chest, ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - How to Market Your Consulting Business For Free - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Robert ArmbristerLet's face it, if you're like most consultants you are a one-man-band operating on a shoe string budget. You don't have thousands of dollars to spend on marketing and advertisements. At the same time, the market looks a bit gloomy and you need to keep finding new clients. This article will show ...
Views: 2268(3 votes) - Money and Marketing: 5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Cash Flow Right Now - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkWhile a rosier global economic forecast may still be a few months away, smart entrepreneurs are taking control of their cash flow now, and wisely implementing simple strategies to increase how much they make and how much they keep. Good news is, it’s surprisingly simple to take control of ...
Views: 742(3 votes) - How Factoring Services Can Help You Take Advantage of Discounts - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Tracy EdenIn many industries, an important cash flow strategy is to take advantage of what are often referred to as early pay discounts, or “2/10, net-30 discounts.” Such discounts allow companies to subtract 2 percent (and sometimes more) from the invoice amount if it is paid within 10 days instead of ...
Views: 595(3 votes) - Entrepreneurs: Systematize and Monetize Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Lisa MininniOne of the great equalizers for small businesses is that commerce continues to evolve and grow on the internet. According to the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, “e-commerce grew faster than total economic activity…” While many naysayers are hyping the worst economic conditions ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - The Benefits of Branding - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalBuilding your company a good reputation and a powerful brand is one of the most important investments you can make. Here’s 5 reasons why: Develops Loyal Customers: When you build a brand that customers know and love, they become not only customers for life, but are likely to spread a good ...
Views: 2343(4 votes) - Relax, Your Health Depends on It - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalBe cool, relax; your health depends on it. Not only does stress reduce your productivity and effectiveness on a day to day basis, but it also has lasting effects on your body as well. This is what’s going on inside when you allow outside circumstances to stress you out: Step One: A ...
Views: 1042(5 votes) - The Age of Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalBusiness opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” –Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Enterprises. Has the state of the economy got you down? Get back up. There’s no better time than the present to start a business. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) ...
Views: 989(4 votes) - Advanced Advertising on Facebook - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalFacebook advertising provides an extremely comprehensive way to advertise your product or services specifically to your target market. Not only does it allow you to choose exactly who sees your ad, but you can create it yourself, today! The system allows you to choose a photo for your ad and ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Mailing Postcards from Home For Profits, Instant Postcard Wealth - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Jennifer WoodIt is very significant to understand why postcard marketing works and how you can get paid a important amount of money from home using postcard marketing. Postcard marketing there is completely refusal learning curve. Everyone can dump a postcard in the mail. That's the right mind on behalf of ...
Views: 3045(1 vote) - How to Make Your Website Conversion-Friendly - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalSure, generating lots of traffic to your website is great, but how do you convert them from visitors to customers? A business coach can help you perfect these 6 aspects of your site to get you well on your way.. Incentives- Presenting the visitors at your site incentives to make purchases on ...
Views: 1004(5 votes) - Imagine - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalHave you ever questioned how important your imagination is? Let a success coach show what kind of impact it can really have. Your brain is unable to distinguish between an action performed and the same action visualized. Edmund Jacobson, M.D discovered this in the 1930’s. Dr. Jacob ...
Views: 982(7 votes) - Meta Tags are Your Friend! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalHave you ever wondered how you can get your website to the top of Google or Yahoo? A business coach can help you perfect your meta tags, which are a powerful tool to get you there. A meta tag is an HTML tag located in the "head" area of your web pages. This information is not visible by ...
Views: 2189(4 votes) - C-Level Selling Tip 6: Networking, Use Your Resources - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Sam ManferIf you want to get to people, no matter who they are, network to them. You know people. You also know people who know people who can get you through many doors. These are your resources. However, you have to stop and think, and search your mind to realize who and how many people you really ...
Views: 2025(2 votes) - How To Survive An Economic Depression: 3 Ways To Survive And Thrive Amidst The Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Michael LeeDespite the economy’s continuing downward spiral, all is not lost. There is still time to learn how to survive an economic depression. No, you won’t have to panic in buying canned goods and storing rations in your basement. That’s for an entirely different calamity. Besides, panic buying ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - How To Harness The Energy of Money - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Melanie YostMoney - we all want more of it. We want more to come in and less to go out. Money is a major concern for the majority of the business owners with whom I have been speaking recently. They are scared. They are worried about spending money. Their plan for surviving "this economy" is to ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - What Makes a Well-Lived Life? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczFor you - personally - what would you consider a well-lived, full life? Do you know? Or, do you avoid the question altogether and just shuffle through the day to day? This week as I attended my grandmother’s funeral I was reminded once again of how quickly even 89 years can go by. And of ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Creating your Escalating Risk Hierarchy - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Libby GillYOU UNSTUCK BY Libby Gill EXCERPT #14 CREATING YOUR ESCALATING RISK HIERARCHY Even if you don’t consider yourself a “visual” person, human beings have an amazing ability to think about a challenge, imagine an ideal resolution and then manifest that outcome (or something close to ...
Views: 1840(3 votes) - Successful Business Marketing: What Does Your Marketing Archetype Say About You? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkNo matter how much a Soul-Preneur™ loves what she does, if she can't figure out how to TALK about her services she'll never attract better, higher paying clients. When it comes to business marketing, most people brainstorm a billion different tag lines then wonder why none of them sound or feel ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - Creative Advertising Ideas and Techniques That Work Like Gangbusters - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIn this article, you’ll discover 3 creative advertising ideas and techniques that work like gangbusters. Although the advertising industry is competitive in nature, it is also one of the most versatile and stimulating to be around. I’ve even heard that to be in advertising is to be paid to ...
Views: 3355(2 votes) - Getting support for your company through difficult times - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jack MasonGreen shoots are possibly thin on the ground at the moment. Company insolvencies rose 38% in 2008, the job market is currently weak and many companies have been forced to revise their revenue forecasts. The housing market shows signs of recovery and a weak pound is at last providing some relief ...
Views: 573(1 vote) - The 7 Surefire Signs of Clients to Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonYou’ve heard me get on my soapbox several times about needing to really hone in on your target audience BEFORE you go out there and market yourself extensively. One of the major reasons this is so important is that most people make the mistake of trying to market to EVERYBODY, fearing that if ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Power Plants Use Big Machinery to Power Cities and Homes - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Will HauseThe Size of Power Plant Equipment Can Be Staggering Power Plants are massive buildings, and likewise, they utilize massive equipment. The sheer size of some components can blow your mind. How Power Plants Make Electricity Though power plants use varying methods to generate electricity, ...
Views: 985 - Fossil Fuel Power Plants Have Provided Electricity for Years - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Will HauseFossil Fuel Power Plants Have Been the Standard Electricity Production for Years Though unpopular, fossil fuel power plants provide many countries of the world with electricity. These plants generate electricity through the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil or coal. How the fossil fuel is ...
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