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- Convey Credibility Through your Website! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Charlene RashkowYour prospects want one thing and one thing only! They want the reassurance that what you say about what you offer is legitimate. Because credibility is crucial to the success of your business, convincing potential clients that you can deliver is key. And although conveying credibility is always ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Want to Get Through a Business Slow Down? Apply 6 Strategies That Will Help You Thrive - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Charlene RashkowI seriously doubt that anyone reading this article hasn't found his or her business dropping off dramatically during this soft economy. The phone may have stopped ringing, your e-mail box has nothing but advertisements, and it appears as if your business has come to an end. But, don’t despair. ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Financial Management 201 - Trouble-Shooting Tips - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Ellen RohrWhen I was a college student, I got an 'A' in my Accounting 101 and 201 classes. Then I entered the "real" world and almost SUNK the family business because I had no idea what I was doing with the "real" accounting. You see, the examples in the college text book used financials that were ...
Views: 1000 - Budget Help For The Small Business Owner - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Ellen RohrAre you ready for the new year that is right around the corner? How wonderful...a brand new year lays at your feet. What are you going to do with it? Take a look back at January 2009. Compare where you were then with where you are now. Check your progress. Are you happy with it? Another ...
Views: 1061 - Sales: A Value Exchange - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Kerry Martin-MooreWe’ve all been exposed to the notion of the business cycle: customer has need/problem, determines solution to need/problem, makes decision & commitment to purchase, and finally goes through the implementation process. For the B2B salesperson, this cycle must be repeated effectively and ...
Views: 1223 - Leader heads - that extra touch! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Mike MillimanA leader head can make or break the image that your home projects in general. An appropriate leader head can make “upgrade” it value beyond your moderate expectations. Choosing the right leader head can be compared to an artist applying the finishing touch to his creation. It puts everything in ...
Views: 1240 - What Credit Crunch? Financing Alternatives in Today's Tough Credit Environment - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Tracy EdenWith the credit crunch in full force, many small businesses are finding it harder and harder to land a business loan. Even business lines of credit are being squeezed tighter-often yanked right out from under companies that have long established histories with financial ...
Views: 665 - Happiness Is Doing Meaningful Work and Getting Fairly Paid For It - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Alvah ParkerSeveral years ago I had a series of SCORE clients who wanted to start businesses making and selling greeting cards. The cards that they showed me were usually very beautiful and every one was unique. Pricing the cards was always a problem to them. The market would not pay a price to cover ...
Views: 1252 - Exit Strategies & Diversification - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiIn these trying times, it’s good to get back to some basic concepts around managing and protecting your wealth. Today’s financial environment is providing plenty of reasons to take another look at how your business is positioned relative to your personal plans for an exit. It has been said ...
Views: 1388 - Can Being a “Go-Giver” Grow Your Business? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiI really enjoy sharing many of the insights that I receive through my coaching sessions with advisors. In fact, I have been steadily sharing information regarding a positive mindset and attitude since last fall when the world markets and economies really started to slip into a funk. ...
Views: 1037 - Bouncing Out of This Recession - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiThe thing about business books is that they tend to be practical, appealing to the left-brain thinker who can use a system or process to advance forward with 'steps' that can be followed in a logical manner to get a certain result. Well, in my opinion, Barry Moltz breaks from that mold with ...
Views: 922 - Business Owners Need to Start Growing into Their Exit - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiIn today’s market environment, many business owners are taking a look at the state of their businesses and measuring that businesses viability and continued profitability against their future exit. What many business owners are realizing is that it is time to get the company in shape in order to ...
Views: 1202 - Apply Feng Shui to Your Website - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Jim HagueThe art of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway), developed over 3,000 years ago in China, promotes harmony and positive energy flow. "Feng" and “shui” means "wind" and "water" respectively. The ancient Chinese associated the relationship of wind and water with good harvest and good living, this ...
Views: 1909 - Wealth Management and Private Foundations - 5 Key Points to Consider Before Setting Up a Foundation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre you thinking about setting up a private foundation? It can be a wise decision - if it is done correctly, and for the right reasons. Read on for 5 key points you should be aware of before taking the big step. 1. What is important to you? First, you should identify what is really ...
Views: 1149 - Achieve Sales Success By Breaking the Rules - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Mark TewartYou are in charge of your destiny. Be happy that you have critics, as it means you have success to be envied. Critics don’t pick on the weak; they don’t have anything to gain in doing so. In Australia, this is called the “Tall Poppy Syndrome.” When one poppy grows taller than the other ...
Views: 950 - Bring New Customers to Your Business with Direct Mail - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Jim WallertDirect Mail touches people every day. Many people look forward to receiving their daily mail. In fact, 98 percent of consumers bring in their mail the day it’s delivered, and 77 percent sort through it immediately. In addition to that kind of exposure, Direct Mail offers these benefits: It’s ...
Views: 1183 - Business Owners Need to Start Growing Into Their Exit - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from John LeonettiIn today’s market environment, many business owners are taking a look at the state of their businesses and measuring that businesses viability and continued profitability against their future exit. What many business owners are realizing is that it is time to get the company in shape in order to ...
Views: 904 - *** Less is More, More or Less - A Visionary Approach to Business Success - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertLESS 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 ...
Views: 5681(10 votes) - Enough Already with Those Darn Search Engines! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Jim HagueSo you’re concerned about search engine rankings? You’ve read books, listened to so-called expert advice, and urged your Webmaster to add the correct Meta tags. You’ve established a monthly budget for a pay-per-click campaign only to realize you could have used those same dollars to pay ‘other’ ...
Views: 1081 - Bouncing Out of This Recession - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from John LeonettiThe thing about business books is that they tend to be practical, appealing to the left-brain thinker who can use a system or process to advance forward with 'steps' that can be followed in a logical manner to get a certain result. Well, in my opinion, Barry Moltz breaks from that mold with ...
Views: 899 - Report Writing - Writing an Effective Business Report - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Kate TammemagiWriting a really good report can be important to our career, and because of this, it is something we should take very seriously. After all, a written report is a permanent record. It is a record not only of our writing skills, but also of our clarity of thought, our ability to analyse evidence, ...
Views: 1568 - Independent Consulting Tips - 3 Steps to Clearly Defining Your Target Market - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Larry FergusonClearly defining your ideal client is the most critical early step you can take in developing your consulting practice. Here are ways to help you do this: • Look to the past • Look to the present • Look to the future Let’s review each in more detail. Look to the Past Who has hired you in ...
Views: 898 - How to Build Business Credit - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Mike McCoyPeople worldwide dream of starting their own business because of the benefits and advantages being a business owner provides. Company owners have more flexibility and creative license than those who work for others. Moreover, such owners have a far greater potential for making significant ...
Views: 863 - Change the People or Change the People - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from John ChappelearBehavior and attitude are two sides of the same coin, attitude being the mental side and behavior being the physical side. Behavior is attitude acted out. It becomes ingrained in all of us by experiences reinforced over time. If you want to make changes in behavior and attitude, you must give ...
Views: 4571 - JavaScript: Foe of Search Engine Optimization? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Ernie SchwarczFor SEO professionals, the use of JavaScript has been controversial. It’s extensively applied to validate forms, detect browsers and enhance web site functionality, but anyone with some knowledge of SEO would tell you that JavaScript may hinder search engine crawlers, making part of a site ...
Views: 1146 - From the Inside Out: Success in Business Begins Within - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiYou have a business. What are your major concerns? Profit obviously, new business and marketing most likely running a close second, staffing and keeping a great team firing on all cylinders will be up there, and of course putting out the daily fires that plague any company or entrepreneur. This ...
Views: 1132 - The Importance of Customizing Your Website - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Mark SpenserIt is essential to create a distinct image in the market so as to bring the prospective customers to its fold. The success of every business depends heavily on their presentation. A website can serve you the purpose of a tangible company when it comes to online business. A web-design based on ...
Views: 809 - Position Yourself Strategically: Have a Clear Vision, Values and Mission - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Marilyn ManningAll successful entrepreneurs have a vision for their businesses. When you have a clear vision for your organization or business, you can work backward, identifying what you need to ensure success. Identifying Your Vision, Values, and Mission Vision. For many, the visioning process is random ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - Six Business Lessons I Learned from “Beauty Shop” - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Patricia SimoneauI discover a lot of business and life lessons in movies. While I don’t get out much these days, and I rarely have occasion to kick back and watch them at home, I value the nuggets of wisdom that I take away from them. One night I actually put my feet up and watched Queen Latifah’s movie “Beauty ...
Views: 1039 - Three Sure-fired Ways Small Town Businesses Can Lose Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Patricia SimoneauI live in a small rural community in Western Canada, sandwiched between a “small city” of about 80,000 and a major metropolitan center. There’s a lot of pressure to buy from local businesses in order to support our entrepreneurial base. I’m in favor of keeping it local whenever it’s possible. ...
Views: 1682(3 votes) - Writing a Sales Letter to Promote Your Business - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Jamie PrenticeSales letters are the foot-in-the-door your company may need when contacting potential clients or a way to announce a new product or service to existing clients. Here are some tips on writing a sales letter that gets results. 1. Personalize it! Whenever possible, make sure you address the ...
Views: 12977(6 votes) - The Prompt Payment Act - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Laura GuthrieGiven the title, I probably have everyone’s attention right now. Late payments are a bane of any contractor – the killer of cash flow and worse. Many laugh at the thought of the government paying anyone on time, but I promise you, there are laws set in place so that Uncle Sam can’t delay or ...
Views: 1043 - Small Business Owners: What You Ought to Know About Follow-Up to Prevent Your Business from Failing - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Lalitha BrahmaFollow-up may seem to be a boring topic for discussion, but in my personal, career and business experience, I have benefited immensely by making a simple follow up call or email or letter. One simple follow up email has helped my clients achieve phenomenal results, generated thousands of dollars ...
Views: 1167 - If Cash is King, then Culture is Queen - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Tony BodohSuccess or mediocrity of an individual is substantially dependent upon the paradigms or belief systems of the individual. Purposeful positive thinking is certainly part of the formula for success but it does take more. Success requires a perspective or vision of what is possible in life that is ...
Views: 1256 - Profitability is the Result of Intense Focus - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Tony BodohIt is true. These are challenging times we live in. More companies will lose market share and sink into oblivion than at any other time in history. While this is truly a sobering reflection, it should be a source of optimism too. After all, for each failure there will be a story of amazing ...
Views: 1299 - Starting a Business...Let's Start with You - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Andrew RogersonA lot of new business owners like to move quickly. They work through their decision to move into business ownership, do a little research, decide how much money they have, how much they can borrow and then start doing “it”…whatever “it” means for them and their business. There’s no ...
Views: 1115 - Smart Businesses Take Advantage as Competitors Struggle - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Tom WhitneySmall firms are becoming leaner and meaner, research has found, and that means taking advantage when competitors are struggling. Being able to leapfrog struggling competitors is a key opportunity during the recession, according to a survey of business owners. Over half of the businesses polled ...
Views: 974 - Public Speaking 101: Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Marc AdamsYour fear can hinder you, or it can help you! One of the greatest fears among people is public speaking. Some people are natural on a stage, relaxed, in control, comfortable. But countless others are terrified at the thought of even standing in front of a crowd, much less talking to an ...
Views: 2623 - How to Create Right Beginnings - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Tony GallivanAlong the highways of Burma there is placed, at regular distances away from the dust of the road, and under the cool shade of a group of trees, a small wooden building called a “rest-house”, where the weary traveller may rest a while, and allay his thirst and assuage his hunger and fatigue by ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Foreclosure: Bad Feng Shui? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Melissa PilgrimOver the past several months like never before in my twelve year career as a Feng Shui Master have I been asked for counseling on behalf of both owners and real estate brokers on how to expedite the sale of houses that have been sitting on the market for many months and also, on part of the ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - Top 10 Feng Shui Office Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Melissa PilgrimWhen I was first contacted on behalf of Canon Europe last fall to prepare a report on how to use Feng Shui to aid office stress, as a Feng Shui Master I was sincerely thrilled that a giant technology corporation would acknowledge such an ancient science like Feng Shui to help find a cure for ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Consider Your Source and Gudie for Ethic Practices When Formulating Corporate Policy! - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Bobby MillerDetermining what should be your business practices and how you set policies is something that we need be very careful of. We should approach our research and advice we follow with a little extra caution and with an objective eye. As we look at what is happening in the global economy, we can ...
Views: 1535 - Public Speaking 101: Owning the Stage - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Marc AdamsNo public speaker should ever forget this important fact! “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” You have most likely heard that quote before, and it is true. If you are a speaker who wants to be a dynamic and exceptional communicator, then you need to start ...
Views: 3053(1 vote) - Contract Bundling and Your Small Business - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Laura GuthrieAmong all the concerns small business owners have with government contracting, contract bundling rarely ever comes up in conversation. Part of the issue is that many business owners are only exposed to the negative stereotypes and don’t actually know about many of the real obstacles their ...
Views: 1220 - Gaining on Gravity: Conquering the Changing Slope of Business Growth - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Richard Magid“It’s like pushing a boulder up a steep hill!” At one time or another, every business owner has uttered this statement. “Sometimes it feels like all this weight is ready to roll back over me!” What a powerful metaphor for the challenges of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re starting a new ...
Views: 1303 - Public Speaking 101: Becoming a Great Storyteller - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Marc AdamsIf you want to be an exceptional speaker, and ignite your audience, you must learn the fine art of storytelling. Have you ever wished you could captivate an audience? Ever felt the desire to grip a crowd in such a way that you could move them to action? Nothing grabs our attention, holds ...
Views: 3026 - Ten Ways for Small Businesses to Cut Costs - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvah ParkerAs the economy shrinks businesses must think in terms of cost cutting. Business owners must start by looking at all costs. Finding ways to save money may be challenging but it will be important for surviving and thriving in a down economy. Here are 10 ideas that the Kiplinger Letter lists as ...
Views: 1102 - Attracting People to Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Eric HuntleyBuilding a business is not an easy task despite what all the internet gurus are trying to tell you. If it was so easy we would all be millionaires and we wouldn’t need them. Building a successful business takes time and patience. Some will build businesses faster than others, but never go by ...
Views: 755 - The Top 50 Ways You Can Utilize Your Virtual Assistant (You’d Be Surprised!) - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleThink a Virtual Assistant should only be used to help you with administrative tasks? Think again. Virtual Assistants are all-around hands. Meaning a good Virtual Assistant is a master multi-tasker; skilled and knowledgeable in all tasks he or she accomplishes. With that being said, here are the ...
Views: 1385 - The Law as a Shield: Protect Yourself and Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroIs the Threat of a Lawsuit a Real Fear? As a small business owner, you may be one of the 48% concerned about frivolous or unfair lawsuits. According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, actual lawsuits and the fear of lawsuits cost U.S. small businesses $98 million in 2005. That ...
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