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- The Biggest Secret To Internet Selling Isn’t Really All That Secret - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Judith ShuttleworthIf you are like so many people who are new to internet marketing you probably are pulling your hair out wondering what the secret to internet selling is. Your site is up, you’re getting traffic from the PPC (Pay Per Click) campaign you started but you’re simply not making enough sales to ...
Views: 1589(6 votes) - The Difference Between Storage Facility And Warehouse - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from marry jamStorage warehouse is commonly, confused with storage facility. However, these two are different from each other. The former is used for industrial purpose while the latter may be used for personal or business needs. A storage warehouse is a commercial building that is used for storage of goods. ...
Views: 11200(6 votes) - Handling the Three Demons with magic - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Vic WilliamsOn our way to magic, we're going to catch a glimpse of the three demons. As we do so, please notice how they interact with the three main ways we envision things. The first way we envision things is as if things have closed in around us. Second comes fighting with things, in an 'anti' pattern. ...
Views: 1525(6 votes) - If When - Two Often Crippling Words - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Words matter. How we express ourselves is the most important indicator of the type of person we are and the type of life we lead. In my work as a marketing consultant I have the opportunity to meet hundreds of people each year. They are usually attempting to bring a product, ...
Views: 1616(3 votes) - ***Words are Weapons – Use Them With Care - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from JK HarrisSticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. You probably learned this rhyme as a child and maybe chanted it to a playmate who was teasing you. It would be nice if it were true, but it’s not. Words can hurt. They can also help. They’re powerful. And their strength is not ...
Views: 1822(50 votes) - ***Make Your Goal to Succeed Big and Fail Small - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from JK HarrisIf you’re in business, you’re going to make mistakes and you’re going to occasionally fail. That’s okay, because that’s how you learn and how you get better and grow. The key is to minimize the impact of your mistakes and failures. Make your successes big and your failures small, and you’ll ...
Views: 1492(54 votes) - Make Your Contact Form Convenient For The Clients - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rafael GutierrezI have seen on many websites, you don’t get proper way of contacting a company. Several online businesses don’t bother to build a contact form because they don’t know much what is the use of developing this thing. As internet world has become vast and huge so it’s not difficult to get ...
Views: 788(2 votes) - Is The Plan For Your Business Strategic? - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Felicia PrattSince starting my own business I have found the value in planning. Actually, I have found the value in having a plan in all that you do. It seems that in order to reach your goal you must put specific steps, tools, and instruments in place to help you get there. Have you place the proper tools, ...
Views: 714(2 votes) - The Convenience of HR Personnel - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Melissa NathansEven with the economy in shambles, people are still working. While some of the nation is unemployed, other companies have growing needs-for temporary staffing. There are many opportunities in the way of human resources. These individuals must have basic training on computers, office work and ...
Views: 767(2 votes) - Credit Card Debt Relief - Why Credit Card Companies Are Concerned and How You Can Capitalize - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Abner couchCredit card debt relief has become a major concern for the consumers as the economy has been hit by recession and the consumers are losing their jobs. This has made them defaulters and they are unable to repay their plastic money debt to the creditors. As a result, they are filing for bankruptcy ...
Views: 767(7 votes) - Press Releases - The Importance of Design and Formatting - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Isaac v AboagyPress release distribution is a popular trend in online marketing and promotion. Nowadays, it has become the most powerful tool in SEO and SEM industry. People are getting desired benefits of their online promotion campaigns by integrating press release submission and distribution in their ...
Views: 567(1 vote) - Thank You for Calling - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rosanne DausilioHow often do you hear ‘thank you for calling’ when you make a call to a company? Almost all the time is my experience, you too? How often does it sound sincere? Much less time, don’t you think? What should it be? It should be a very sincere ‘thank you for calling,’ and you should mean it. ...
Views: 4538(3 votes) - ***Invest in Your Top Sales Performers to Take Your Company to the Flashpoint - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from JK HarrisMost companies tend to invest most of their development resources in the underperformers, the salespeople who are struggling. They tend to pay far less attention to the top or even the mid-ranking performers. Consider the flaws in that approach: If you’re a top performer bringing in the ...
Views: 1785(55 votes) - ***Take Action and Get Your Advice from Successful Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from JK HarrisAccording to its website, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the federal government that “helps Americans start, build and grow businesses.” It’s true that you can go to the SBA and they will tell you how to start and run a business, how to get all the ...
Views: 1642(51 votes) - ***Free Speech in the Workplace: An Entrepreneurial View - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from JK HarrisAs an avid reader and author, I am a big supporter of the First Amendment and the right to free speech and freedom of expression. But as a business owner, I have the right to limit the speech and expression of employees while they are on the job. I have, for example, the right to insist that ...
Views: 1863(51 votes) - 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: 644(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Building a Successful Online Biz - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekAfter building a successful online business myself, not to mention being a part of my clients' online businesses, I've found there are 3 main keys you need to have in place to enjoy a solid successful Internet business. Although it's not easy to build a successful anything, these 3 keys will ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - Better Marketing Without Reform? - Forget it! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Paul AshbyThe current state of Marketing is such that the need for change and “New Models” are desperately needed. The trouble is the “New Models” will not prove to be financially sustainable without substantially changing the way advertising and media services are organised. The first thing we must ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Partnership Stress Index – and Top 3 Communication Stressors - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Barbara HauserAn “average” partnership gets better results – and the people involved actually report greater satisfaction – than people working alone. Gallup’s latest research released in 2009 indicates that although many in the workplace today will sadly report never having had a productive and satisfying ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - ***Employee/Employer Relationships are like Marriages: Compatibility with Company Culture is Key - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from JK HarrisCompatibility is an important element in strong, long-lasting marriages, and it’s also the key element in strong, successful employer/employee relationships. Consider this: You want every person you hire to have the basic tools to succeed, and a critical part of that is being sure the ...
Views: 3626(48 votes) - ***An Entrepreneur’s Number One Priority: Take Care of Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from JK HarrisWhether you’re a business owner or an entrepreneurial-style manager, you’re going to spend a great deal of your time taking care of other people—employees, vendors, business associates, friends, and, of course, family. “Taking care of” can mean nurturing, of course, but in this context, it also ...
Views: 1892(63 votes) - ***Achieve Workforce Stability by Putting People in the Right Places - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from JK HarrisWorkforce stability is a key to any company’s longevity. Turnover is not only expensive from the practical dollars and cents perspective—the cost of recruiting, hiring, and training—it also means that you lose a sense of the company’s history when people leave. That “corporate memory” is ...
Views: 2605(56 votes) - Leveraging Search Engine Optimization - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Edith CruzMore and more companies are strengthening their online presence by using a combination of online and offline marketing tools and techniques. Search engine optimization, presence on social media as well as YouTube and MySpace promotions can serve as powerful tools in your website marketing ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - Business Owners Will Need To Change Their Tactics In Order To Survive - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Christopher WilsonAn increasing amount of people, including myself, use the internet more than any other resource to find products and services online. The problem is most business owners are having a hard time keeping up. Lets take an example: A couple is traveling out of town and wants some Italian ...
Views: 788(5 votes) - What is form W-2 (Wages)? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Nashib UmerA W-2 form is an earned income statement containing a detailed set of information, including your total income (wages, tips, commission) and the amount of federal, state and social security taxes that have been withheld. Your W-2 is the most important document you need for filing your taxes. ...
Views: 1097(5 votes) - Why Should You Work With HR Executive Firms? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Melissa NathansWhy should you work with an executive HR firm instead of hiring new employees? Better yet, why should you work with such a firm instead of outsourcing your needs to the cheapest company in town? HR executive workers are of a higher skill level than traditional office workers. Executive-level ...
Views: 749(5 votes) - 18 Requirements for Success with CRM - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Dick WoodenOrganizations rarely go it alone when they implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy and its supporting technology. That's because it can get overwhelming: business strategies, technology, budgets, operational processes, change management issues, and more. Good CRM practices ...
Views: 1073(6 votes) - The Future of Health Care - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Terri RichardsTen years from now where will health care be? Will all Americans have health insurance? Will health care be delivered in the best way possible? Will costs be contained? No one knows for sure. But we can be the ones who shape the future of health care delivery. Right now we can be the ones who ...
Views: 1445(10 votes) - ***C-Level Sales Training Tip 21- Eliminate Low Price by Differentiating - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Sam ManferYour presentation requires two key components to win. The first is to show your prospect you can give him or her what s/he wants. The second is to describe how you can do it better than any alternative. Better in an area of importance to someone is worth more money. Keep in mind, doing ...
Views: 2390(21 votes) - Components of Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Sharon MikrutThere are certain components of the strategic planning process that should be in place to develop, implement, and effectively monitor a strategic plan. This article provides a brief overview of the steps involved in strategic planning. The first component is preparing for the strategic ...
Views: 2589(8 votes) - Strategic Planning - What It Is & Why It Is Important - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Sharon MikrutStrategic planning is critical to a nonprofit organization's future direction and survival. As such, it is important to understand what strategic planning is and why it is so important. This article provides a definition of strategic planning and why it is important to nonprofit ...
Views: 2046(5 votes) - 10 Tips for Outstanding Customer Service - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Dick WoodenRemember the 80:20 rule? Outstanding customer service aims to go even better than that. You may not get everything perfectly right, but getting most of it right will be much, much better than the majority of your competition. Ten Tips for Outstanding Customer Service 1. Be Your ...
Views: 1594(14 votes) - Strategies to Overcome the Issues in Job Hunting - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Mary JoyceAccounting is a flourishing field that provides innumerable career opportunities for the students just finished their education. Even the youngsters shine in this field and make huge profit out of freelancing and working in an accounting firm. Now, the people who crossed over 40 years are ...
Views: 789(7 votes) - Is The Dark-Side Destroying Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Gavin AubreyIf you run a business you can probably put your people into one of 3 categories according to how they work and their team skills: • Luke SkyWalkers • Followers • Dark Side First, the ‘Luke Skywalkers’ of this world. These are the people who will never let you down and strive to achieve ...
Views: 663(7 votes) - Newsletter Articles - Newsletter Articles That Develop Readership - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Dan FeerstWriting newsletter articles is a tough business. You must consider the topic, do your research then formulate your article based on the relevant information. Newsletters are rarely meant to sell ideas to your audience, except in the instance of editorials that are discussed below. Rather, ...
Views: 694(8 votes) - Forming a Partnership - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Nashib UmerIf you have decided to form a partnership then you must go through an extensive process to make your partnership legally authorized. In this act of deed you need to start with; • Discussing the details of your business with your partner(s) face to face. This includes the objective and goals of ...
Views: 932(8 votes) - The One Response Your Prospect Wants To Hear... - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Thomas Swank,In my previous article, I addressed the subject of the question that you simply can’t avoid... the “Magic Question”. I hope that you have taken sufficient time to earnestly consider how you have fared in the past from your previous responses to the MQ. In like fashion, I also hope that you have ...
Views: 1218(11 votes) - ***Seven Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Competition - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from JK HarrisBusiness is war and the competition is the enemy—right? Wrong. Though competition is a fundamental aspect of being in business, savvy entrepreneurs know that viewing competitors exclusively as adversaries is not only shortsighted, it’s potentially damaging. A better strategy is to build ...
Views: 3089(62 votes) - Loral Langemeier – Financial Strategist - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Kevin DrapershipOne of today's most pioneering and dynamic financial strategists, Loral Langemeier is also a leading motivational speaker and a New York Times best-selling author. Loral has managed to spur thousands of people across the US from dazed apathy and financial fear to millionaire status by giving ...
Views: 1216(7 votes) - Become a Very Productive in Forex Trading - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Rachel KholerThe percentage of traders who get to become financially successful by trading currencies is just a tiny fraction. Yet those who do make it pretty much modify into wealthy person making vast profits from forex trading alone. So what makes these traders successful? Why can't other traders attain ...
Views: 672(8 votes) - The Perils of Water Damage - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from jerry jacsonWater damage starts slowly, mostly unnoticed by homeowners. Some things are just too troublesome and cause a great deal of distress and discomfort to us. One of them is water damage. Even a small amount of water can cause great damage if it is consistently present in an area that needs to be ...
Views: 742(4 votes) - Guidelines for Marketing and Developing A Successful Practice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Licia GinneBuilding a successful private practice takes a coordination of activity. It takes working honing your craft, it takes a support system, the use of multiple of marketing tools and in this day and age it takes creating a web presence. If you'd like to know more about marketing tools you can go to ...
Views: 1446(4 votes) - Balance Sheet Analysis - Hiddent Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Lucy RudnickaIt may surprise you to know that not everyone is as enthusiastic about Balance Sheet Analysis as I am... And yet, a few minutes a month spent looking at your Balance Sheet could make a difference between success and failure for your business! Those "secrets" alluded to in the article title ...
Views: 4286(8 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: 1384(3 votes) - Increasing Productivity - 5 Tips for Looking at the Big Picture & Improving Your Overall Effectiveness - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Karel MurrayHave you ever concentrated on something so hard that the world seems to recede into the background? Like when you see a blemish on your chin and it begins to take on the dimensions of a quarter? Or when you are shuffling through a business proposal that you must deliver that day to an ...
Views: 1520(4 votes) - Cheat Sheet for SMART Team Building Activities with Appreciative Inquiry and REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE System - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleREAL Appreciative Team Building Activities To Transform Office Teamwork REAL Appreciative team building is the new rage for smart business. Gone are the company days filled with silly games, people used to call "team building activities". The smart companies are now looking for ...
Views: 8012(3 votes) - Trade Compliance - What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from James AnzaloneDual-use items are any items that can have both military and commercial applications. These items may appear to be innocuous but, in the hands of the wrong people, can be used for destructive purposes. Examples of dual-use items include communications equipment, machine tools, handcuffs, ...
Views: 1185 - What is SEO and How it can help you with web traffic - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sandra TorresMost people are a little confused when it comes to SEO and what it is. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. Now search engine optimization is what enables the search engines like google, yahoo, bing, etc to find your website based on what you provide or sell and what consumers are looking ...
Views: 1364 - How Debt Affects Your Credit Score And What You Can Do To Repair The Damages - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Johnson RobesonA good rating on your financial background is a must when you have to apply for a loan or take out mortgage. That is the first thing a prospective lender will look for when he receives your application. If the information available is not satisfactory, you need to take immediate steps to do some ...
Views: 591(4 votes) - What is Technology Consulting? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Richard TylerLast 2 decades have really boosted the era of Information Technologies. Technology has traveler a highway especially after the 90’s. It used to be stake old DOS back then. Novel Netware and Linux were the available options. Companies used bus topology for network with star topology in the reach ...
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