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- A Novel Way to Get An Innovative Product to Market - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke This week I had the opportunity to launch a new product at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association’s annual trade show in Orlando. This is an annual fair that brings together the manufacturers of all size to present and introduce new wares for the youth market. As in ...
Views: 1215(4 votes) - A Real Time Case Study On How to Fail - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Geoff FickeI am going to relate this true story out of a sense of frustration. Hopefully, my experience, and disappointment at seeing a wonderful opportunity torched by sloppiness, will enlighten others to maximize the chance to succeed in their chosen endeavor. Great ideas need to be properly fertilized, ...
Views: 1241(3 votes) - Small business coach or mentor? Which is the right choice for me? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Hannah McNamaraThe terms small business coach or business mentor are often used interchangeably within the business world, but what do people really mean when they talk about small business coaching or business mentoring? And how are they different from executive coaching or life coaching? Countless ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - What Does Your Website Say About You? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Charlene RashkowHave you ever stopped to realize that every time someone visits your website, you are representing yourself and your business? Regardless of your talents or your contribution to the world, your website content writing should reflect well on you, your products and your services. In other words, ...
Views: 1329(3 votes) - Too busy working to earn any money - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from croz crossleyWe give mice in a cage a wheel to play on to amuse them, its called a treadmill. Politicians and successive governments have done exactly the same for us. We are all on a tread mill and it seems that if we stop things will go wrong, so we are conditioned to keep running and we are also taught ...
Views: 1406(4 votes) - Asset protection strategies - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Carlo ScevolaAsset Protection Strategies If you have valuable assets under your name, you must definitely look for asset protection strategies. These strategies protect your assets from major threats. The business world is very strange and some puzzling happenings may result in jeopardizing of all your ...
Views: 846(4 votes) - Simple way to reduce your business cost – make your Clone in your business - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from vethonteam teamDuring this recession period running a medium or small business establishment successfully is really a challenging task. CEOs of the business enterprises find it very difficult to run the show due to the lack of skilled, sincere, dedicated and honest employees for lower pays .Paying higher ...
Views: 847(4 votes) - Conceptualizing Conscious Capitalism - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI spent the past two days (May 28 – 29) at Bentley University outside of Boston attending the first Conceptualizing Conscious Capitalism conference, which is intended to be a precursor to the Conscious Capitalism Institute. The event, produced by Professors Raj Sisodia of Bentley (co-author of ...
Views: 777(8 votes) - Are your employees are watching and waiting? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kelly RomirowskyIs your company sitting pretty? Execs out there might be sure that the one thing they don't have to worry about these days is turnover, but I am afraid they are sadly mistaken. There is something lurking in the shadows of their board rooms and break rooms. Although execs and HR directors may ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Options for Today's Economy - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Robert (Bob) CannonThere are two kinds of businesses in this kind of economy. There are those who sit on the sidelines and wait for the economy to turn and there are those who scramble to make the best of the situation. I interviewed a number of companies to determine: 1) what are the biggest issues facing them in ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Hot Advice for Anyone with a Website, Blog, Business, Career or J-o-b. Yep, I’m Talkin’ to You! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Danielle LaPorteI've worked with a few dozen Fire Starter clients in the past few weeks on career optimizing, transitioning, start ups, reinventions, product ideas, social media strategies and balancing it all without burning it out. {And I adore each and everyone of you. I'm thinking about you all right this ...
Views: 1442(17 votes) - The Art of Asking Questions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen ReismanOne of my beloved uncles just passed away. I asked my cousin-in-law, “How’s Beth coping with the loss of her dad?” He replied, “She’s doing fine. She’s already gone through the grieving process.” Later I asked Beth directly, “How are you coping with your loss?” She sighed, “I haven’t ...
Views: 1446(5 votes) - Evaluate Progress - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from M.J. RyanPamela Busch owns a restaurant in San Francisco. Like everyone else, she felt the pinch of the economic downturn as people stopped going out to eat. She decided to adapt by offering a three-course tasting menu at a set price. Great. Her desired outcome is to stay in business. She’s accepted ...
Views: 1769(5 votes) - How Do Investors Read Business Plans? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeThere are hundreds of thousands of business plans floating around and attempting to find a funding home. I receive hundreds of business plans annually myself, and can definitely state that 99% of these documents are laughable as presentations of an exciting investment opportunity. I am not ...
Views: 1429(3 votes) - How an Ingenious Footwear Idea Snatched Defeat from the Jaws of Victory! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Geoff FickeSeveral years ago my marketing consulting firm reviewed a most clever, novel, exceedingly commercial concept in casual footwear. We met with the designer who had created the collection and were excited by everything we saw in the initial presentation. The footwear possessed a universality of use ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - How to Determine if You Need a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Constance DrewYou have heard the recent chatter about “Virtual Assistants” from your friends. You are thinking about jumping on the band wagon of retaining your own virtual assistant, but not exactly sure how you should go about it. Spend a week jotting down the various administrative tasks that are eating up ...
Views: 1427(7 votes) - 5 Guaranteed Ways Not to Sell Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Andrew RogersonSelling a business is not easy. Here’s a look at 5 guaranteed ways you will NOT be successful. 1. It is unclear exactly what is being sold. Make sure it is clear exactly what is being sold. For example, have a list of all the Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment. If any items are not being ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Small Business Coaching - Procrastination Can Be Your Friend - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dave CrenshawMy Certified Time Coaches will sometimes tell our clients something that raises a few eyebrows: procrastination can actually be a good thing. In fact, we encourage clients to procrastinate as much as they possibly can. First, let me explain when procrastination obviously doesn’t work. If you ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Take a Day Trip to Civil War Battlegrounds and Historical Sites in Virginia – Fun History Lesson - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Margie DettmanMore Civil War battles were fought in Virginia than any other state. If you’d like to take an affordable, fun, and educational family day trip while on vacation in Virginia, visiting Civil War battlefields is a great choice. Virginia is one of the most historical locations in the US and you ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Independent Consulting: Applying the 80/20 Principle to Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Larry FergusonYou’re probably familiar with Pareto’s Principle, also called the 80/20 Principle. What's the idea behind the 80/20 principle? It’s about focusing on what you’re good at and what you enjoy. What do you do well? Where's your passion? Make that the focus of what you do, and then delegate ...
Views: 828(2 votes) - Consulting Practice Tips: Delegate Weaknesses to Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Larry FergusonOne of the things that I noticed when I started off in my business was that I was doing everything. I was working 60, 70 hours a week. Then after six months, I sat down and looked at my cash flow and my income and I realized I was making a little over $300 per job. That was with a tremendous ...
Views: 1351(6 votes) - How to Start Your Own Business and Find Success - Even Under Recession - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Tom PeperWith the Global economic slowdown, a career progress is a hard thing to come by. You will be well aware that many renowned companied have stopped employ intake. Infact many employees have lost their jobs because of this economic slowdown. Hence it is high time to look for alternative sources of ...
Views: 734(2 votes) - The Art of Attracting - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sherry AnsharaTHE ART OF ATTRACTING Attraction isn’t just a law; attraction is a practical, useful principle. When you apply this formulating principle, you significantly become a magnetic power source, inviting new opportunities, new business and new relationships to you and your business. The ...
Views: 946(2 votes) - Your Business - Sink or Swim? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sherry AnsharaIn the current fear-state of the economy, it is a challenge not to feel overwhelmed and over burdened; however, there is more than light at the end of the tunnel. When you are coming from an unburdened, creative, free-flowing consciousness, there is no tunnel; only laser-focused direction - ...
Views: 1009(2 votes) - What is a Business Model? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Geoff FickeDuring the 1990’s a number of examples of new business terminology cane into vogue. Among these was the term Business Model. The usage of this term has become so capricious that the original definitions and intent of these two words has been diminished and confused. In essence, the Business ...
Views: 1133 - How to Select a Feng Shui Consultant - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerFeng shui is such an esoteric practice. It’s often misunderstood and categorized as hooey, hocus-pocus, or even voodoo. It’s none of those things. Still, there is a tendency in our society to put a shingle out and call ourselves experts after having read a book or two or maybe taken a seminar. ...
Views: 2107(3 votes) - Understanding Customer Strategies - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from MOSES ISAACIt is important your customer's business strategies - what is their corporate direction, how do they aim to succeed, what are their key objectives? By aligning your objectives with theirs and showing how your products or services can help them to achieve their strategic business objectives, you ...
Views: 1306 - Is an Invention Service Company the Solution? Very Few Inventors Ever See Successful Results - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Geoff FickeEvery television viewer has seen the infomercial spot showing the forlorn, wanna-be inventor, crushed, their idea being successfully marketed by another party. He did not get a patent. The answer offered in the commercial, contact an Invention Submission Company, get a patent, market your ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Why Entrepreneurial Leaders Fail in Business - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lakeisha McKnightThe bible provides direction for those who have ideas for future projects. The idea can be the creation of an invention or a children’s book. In the second chapter of Habakkuk, it states that visions (or ideas) should be written down adequately so that it can be implemented. However, many new ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Beyond Customer Service - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Mike McKinleyA sales trainer colleague of mine from South Carolina asks audiences this question: What have you done recently to astound your customers? ASTOUND. To be astonishing to our customers is not just a noble goal, it's a necessary objective for retailers who plan to thrive into the next century. ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Caveat Emptor – Let the “seller” beware - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIf you own a business and receive an unsolicited offer to buy your business please be careful. If your business is currently for sale be even more cautious. There are con artists that have developed a clever process of taking your business from you and leaving you not only with absolutely ...
Views: 1759 - Why More Companies Are Turning to Image Consultants - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoIn this hotly competitive marketplace, more companies are turning to image consultants as a cost-effective tool to differentiate their products and services from others in the marketplace. Image consultants increase value by enhancing a company's most valuable asset - their employees. Firms ...
Views: 1843(12 votes) - What goes into a Winning Direct Mail Campaign? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jim WallertOne of the great things about direct mail is that there are only there main components – the list, the offer and the copy. If you get them all right, your direct mail efforts have a great chance for success. But if you put all your efforts into one and do not pay much attention to the others, ...
Views: 1152 - Online Business Start-up: The Importance of Choosing The Right Niche - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeThe Internet is swarming with work at home moms, retirees, average Joes, and even teenagers who want to make money online. People are attracted by how quickly and inexpensively they can start an online business. However, most of their ventures fail miserably because people do not understand the ...
Views: 1173 - The Main Reasons Businesses Fail - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jody WilliamsThe Small Business Administration reports that 75% of new businesses fail in the first 5 years. The main reasons for failure include lack of a business plan, bad management decisions, poor customer service, lack of a marketing plan and inadequate financing. I will address all of these issues ...
Views: 1408 - Mining Your Database for New Business - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jody WilliamsI had an interesting conversation with an owner of a roofing company this past week. I was leading a seminar for a local home builders association and the conversation was about the best way to find new business. I explained that it is 80% less expensive to get past customers to buy from you ...
Views: 1049 - What Are You Doing To Stimulate Your Economy? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jody WilliamsThe economic news continues to have mixed signals. The wholesale cost of goods rose last month which would indicate higher inflation. Higher inflation would further weaken the economy. However, last month was the first time in six months that the consumer confidence level and consumer ...
Views: 808 - Accountability and Sunshine in the Stimulus Process - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDebunking the “Prioritization Failure” Myth in the Economic Stimulus The new perceived “crisis” in the stimulus initiative is the claim that there is no way to prioritize projects to get the greatest value from taxpayer dollars. It’s true that not every “shovel ready” project merits ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - Makeover in 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoRefresh Your Professional Image When a computer runs sluggishly, you can reboot. But when you are feeling sluggish, there’s not even a refresh icon to click to help you revive. According to a study from the University of Illinois, appearance and body language accounts for 55 percent of ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - Recession Proof Your Business (Part 1) Dealing with Problems - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Susan Hinds“Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.” Henry Ford I just love my quotes and I thought this one by Henry Ford really hits the mark. I want to help you to find more success and prosperity in your life. One ...
Views: 1437 - Eight Reasons a Business Does Not Sell - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Andrew RogersonSelling a business is a complex and often contradictory process. For example, sellers normally don’t want customers, employees, landlords, suppliers, sometimes immediate family and others to know the business is for sale in case it damages the business. Yet they need everyone else to know it’s ...
Views: 1439 - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - Looking Out for Number One - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingTough times are ahead and you’ve got to look out for you. Sounds selfish, right? Well, truth be told, you are concerned about you. Many of us are concerned about our livelihood and are fearful of the future. The solution is to address these concerns outright. Psychology has shown us that you ...
Views: 2013(3 votes) - Hold ’em or Fold ’em: When to Walk Away from the Bargaining Table - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingOne of the biggest questions is when do you stay, walk or run away from the bargaining table. Some people aren’t willing to stay the course in what might result in a really good deal. Others are so tied to the process or deal making that they are willing to give up too much. Here are some ideas ...
Views: 2093(8 votes) - You Unstuck - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Libby GillIt's Time to Get YOU UNSTUCK Praise for Libby's book, YOU UNSTUCK: Mastering the New Rules of Risk-taking in Work and Life... "Are you in a rut? Is your gut reaction to change a negative response? In You Unstuck, Libby Gill will help you understand the way you look at risk-taking so you ...
Views: 1597(4 votes) - We Live in Uncertain Times - aka - I've Been Laid Off, Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Leo TudelaWe live in uncertain times. The continuing war in Iraq and Afghanistan, terrorism, an economy that has been in the doldrums for a couple of years with only faint hints at a possible rebound, continued corporate layoffs and downsizing, etc. Many people in our community have recently been laid ...
Views: 1253(5 votes) - Key Secrets to Personal Branding - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Ghazal AlviEverybody wants to get involved in personal branding. I’m sure, each one of us dreams to be the centre of attraction of our industry. The trend is in brand. Yes, Personal Branding has amazing power that can turn impossible into possible. It is a great way to gain exposure and popularity. ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - The Millionaire Maker: What Do You Need to Be a Sales Superstar? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Mark TewartThere are four important skills to master in selling. Sales Skills You don’t need a magic button to overcome objections. You need to understand why people have objections in the first place, and how to eliminate eight out of ten objections before they ever occur. Sales today is about being ...
Views: 947(4 votes) - Which Should You Use: Business Plan, Proposal or Marketing Strategy? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Charlene RashkowIf you are a business owner who is ready to lift your ideas to the next level yet you’re not sure whether you need a business plan, proposal or marketing strategy, there is a way to determine which you need and which should come first. While some believe that a business plan is the most ...
Views: 1843(3 votes) - ***Less is More . . . More or Less by Lumari - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLESS IS MORE The quote “Less is More,” written by the poet Robert Browning in 1855, inspired architect Mies Van der Rohe one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture and Buckminster Fuller inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, poet and cosmologist. They saw this quote as a ...
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