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- 6 Tips That Make "How To" Book Writing A Snap! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from ABHISHEK ABROLWhat would it take to pluck you from your existing lifestyle - frustration, anxiety, compromise, putting up with knuckleheads who always seem to get ahead even though the sum total of their usefulness could fit in your little finger? Believe it or not, one book could do it for you! I'm ...
Views: 1131 - Are You Ready for the Real Secret to MLM Success? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Russ StifflerThe road to Success is different for everyone. There are many systems that work in MLM. There’s: • Warm Market • Cold Market • 3-Foot Rule • Buying and Working Leads • Working the Internet • Attraction Marketing And even more. Any way you ...
Views: 1295 - Know Your Competition: How to transfer business skills into the internet marketplace - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from pankaj rawatOne of the first things to do before starting up any business is to investigate the competition. Any business owner knows this is crucial; to determine how to position a business in the market, who to target, what prices to set and who to keep an eye on. The same is true of the internet ...
Views: 768 - What Software Do You Need For Your Small Business - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from gurpreet singhWhen running a small business there can be several jobs and tasks to take care of. Obviously knowing where the money is coming from and going is essential to running your business. That's why it is good to find out which small business accounting software is best for you to help you run a ...
Views: 951 - For Entrepreneurs A Simple Plan May Be Best - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Arvinder SinghQ: I own a small decorating business and I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know anything about taxes or retirement plans. I’d like to set up a 401(k) or an IRA or some other kind of retirement plan for me and my three employees. What are the various retirement plan options available for a ...
Views: 798 - What's Your Genius? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Pankaj SharmaPablo Picasso was once asked by a journalist "what does it feel like to be Picasso, master of the arts?" Picasso slowly reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill. He took a pen in his hand and signed the dollar bill before handing it to the journalist. The famous painter then ...
Views: 738 - What One Thing - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from alka ranaA few weeks ago I asked my readers what the most important issue was in their business. Hundreds responded with a variety of answers, but one of the most common was, "How do I get everything that needs doing done?" Happily, I have an answer for this question, but like many things in life, it ...
Views: 680 - Turn Your Email Sign-Off Into Results: Seven-Step Checklist For Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from alka ranaOkie dokie. The basics. What exactly is an email sign-off? Your sign-off is the part of your email -- with your name, company, phone, etc. -- that comes right after your text message. To be honest, I find most email sign-offs pretty boring. (And I find some of them pretty annoying!) Most ...
Views: 1047 - Master The First Step Of Successful Product Development: - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Tarsem SinghReady to create and launch an information product that will have a indelibly positive effect on your business? ...a product that brings you recurring passive revenue, pronounces you as an expert in your field, and produces a lower entry product to get prospects into your marketing channel? If ...
Views: 783 - You May Have A Successful Small Business Idea - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Sunita KaushalSome of the main aspects you have to concentrate on when you have business ideas are the abilities and gifts you can pour into the business. It is very important for you to be identified with your business project. Those ideas should be based on activities and actions you take pleasure in doing. ...
Views: 650 - Ozana Giusca Interview - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from ABHISHEK ABROLOzana Giusca is someone who knows how to spot an opportunity. With the rapid development of Eastern Europe, she had a sense that there was a lack of quality resources available to companies in both Bulgaria and Romania to establish successful business ventures. In addition to this, she also ...
Views: 1393 - Time Management For Your Home Business: 7 Ways To Win The Time Crunch - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Anil ThakurAre you working a day job while building your home based dream business? Do you find it difficult to manage your time? Follow these seven tips to get more done growing your business, and have more time for other important things in your life, too. 1) Make And Use A To Do List Daily. It's ...
Views: 619 - Start A Hauling/Shopping/Taxi Business - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Tarsem SinghHere is a simple business anyone with a van or SUV can perform: haul stuff for other people who don't have a way to do it themselves. You could move lawn mowers, bags of garden soil, playground equipment, Christmas trees, musical instruments, furniture, big dogs from the groomers-you get the ...
Views: 1312 - Sales And Marketing Terminology - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Pankaj SharmaTerminology / Acronyms ABC figures: This is the independently audited sales figure for all recognized publications in the UK. By using the ABC figure, you can quickly establish how much the advertising will cost per 1,000 readers. Account Managers: These are sales people who have great skills ...
Views: 819 - Network Marketing Internet Business Do's And Don'ts - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from Vipul BhagtaWhy did you start your own network marketing internet business? Most people immediately respond, “for the money!” However, this is not the real reason. No one subjects them to the hard work of building a business just for little pieces of paper with the faces of dead presidents. The truth ...
Views: 681 - Point Of Sale Systems: How To Choose One That’s Right for Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from Vipul BhagtaA point of sale (POS) system can have a dramatic impact on the way you run your business -- and on your bottom line. Choosing the right one requires careful planning. Here are some of the things you need to think through to make a good decision when selecting POS equipment and systems for your ...
Views: 720 - How To Offer 30 Day Terms The Right Way. - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from surjeet kumarWhat is trade credit? One of the major differences between consumer and commercial transactions is that most, if not all, consumer transactions are paid in cash or by credit card at the time of sale. Because of this, most consumer businesses never have to worry about extending credit to a ...
Views: 714 - How Your Business Can Profit From Overseas Trade - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Tarsem SinghOverseas trade is a key sales expansion route for many businesses around the world. Selling products and services in foreign countries may attract significant business revenue. Over time, foreign trade could even outpace home country sales and become the primary source of business. It is true ...
Views: 792 - Women On The Path To Newfound Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Robert SheminNew businesses are establishing footholds across the world. Whose behind the majority of them? Women. In the United States, women will represent half of all new small businesses by 2009. In Canada, women entrepreneurs are opening four out of every five new businesses. And in Britain, it’s ...
Views: 774 - Higher Prices Lead To Higher Profits - Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Geet SinghI know at first glance this sounds obvious, but it may be worth it for you to think about your prices. At least just for a moment. How did you decide on your current pricing? Did you conduct market research to understand what prospects would pay? Or did you compare yourself to your competitors ...
Views: 641 - What Goes Around Comes Around - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from surjeet kumarI’ve spent a lifetime committed to helping others. It’s what gives me the greatest joy, fulfillment and satisfaction in life. I’m also a true believer in the old adage - “What goes around comes around.” This is reinforced on many occasions when I encounter an old ...
Views: 752 - Why Facebook And LinkedIn Are Good For Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Stephanie WardHave you been hearing all of the buzz about social networking? Feeling confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The great news is that it isn’t as complicated or time consuming as it may seem. Plus, it’s more than just social; it’s good for your business to get involved. The list of social ...
Views: 1222 - What Is A Refurbished Computer? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Ramana SinghWhy buy 'new' computer equipment when you can get the same refurbished computer at up to 80% savings and there is no difference in the quality or warranty? Statistics show that people who have already bought a factory refurbished computer will never buy 'new' computer again! Manufacturers are so ...
Views: 1099 - Moral Armor's Economic Warning For Americans - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from santosh kumarFor years we’ve suffered under recession, prompting us to ask, When will it end? My answer is, “It’s only the beginning.” Historically, recessions are the result of high interest rates, pushed up as the result of loose money policies. Recovery comes when citizens begin ...
Views: 710 - Improve Your Blog By Joining A Carnival - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from craig andrewsImprove your blog by joining a carnival, a blog carnival that is. Never heard of a blog carnival? Well, I will tell you what a blog carnival is and the benefits of participating in a blog carnival. A blog carnival is a collection of blog posts and articles on a particular subject written by ...
Views: 847 - Your Blog Is As Good As Its Platform - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from craig andrewsCan the blogging platform you use actually make your blog better? Are there that many different platforms, that it makes a difference to which one you use? Yes, I think there is. There are many platforms for bloggers to use today. Most of them are free and some charge a small fee. While the ...
Views: 765 - 4 Ways To Be The Best At Blogging - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from craig andrewsTo have a successful Internet business today You have to have a blog. A blog is very important tool web masters use to get traffic to their websites and to get the word out about their product. If you follow these four tips, you will be on your way to being the best of the best blogs. Create ...
Views: 751 - Improve Your Blog By Being Consistent - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from craig andrewsMany blogs are successful for one main reason. They are consistent. In this article, I will explain why consistency is needed in your blog and how it will improve it. How many times have you gone to your favorite blog with the anticipation of reading their next great post only to find out they ...
Views: 664 - Volunteerism: You Often Receive More Than You Give - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Harvey MackayYou don't have to pledge Skull and Bones or be a country club deb to meet the right people. There are a ton of jobs that offer that opportunity but go begging every year for want of volunteers willing to take them. Take ushering at your church or synagogue. Maybe it sounds like it's just one ...
Views: 962 - Benefits Of Business Networking Groups Exclusively For Women - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Paul YatesJust as it is for men in the world of business, for women in business, life is just as hard and some would say harder. I’ve started a new business and know exactly how challenging the small business enterprise can be to get off the ground. I’m a passionate believer in business ...
Views: 930 - When To Ask For Referrals - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Paul YatesTo make the most of business networking as a marketing strategy for your business it’s important to master the art of generating referrals. Before I go further into picking the right time to ask for referrals let me make one thing clear; referrals are not handed out on a plate and do not ...
Views: 845 - Market Your Business For Less $1000 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Paul YatesMarketing your business is an extremely expensive activity so making the most of the growth you can achieve through word of mouth is absolutely vital. It’s not just about talking about your business either, it’s much more scientific than and also much more structured. Business ...
Views: 774 - Why A Well Presented Business Card Is Better Than Advertising - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Paul YatesAdvertising is a very costly business and many small businesses find that money spent doesn’t necessarily turn into profitable business growth. When I first started my first business I had little money to spare so I really had to challenge myself to find the best ways to market my ...
Views: 794 - Seal The Deal More Effectively! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Suzi PomerantzSeal the Deal more Effectively! 4 Week Blog Suzi Pomerantz, Executive Coach and author of Seal the Deal, blogs about how sales people can short-circuit the sales process and be more efficient in closing sales. How do you coach sales reps to be more effective in closing sales? If by effective ...
Views: 1298 - Harvey’s Top 10 List Of The Best Ways To Stay In Touch With Your Network - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Harvey Mackay1. Use the calendar creatively. Sure, send birthday and anniversary cards, but recognize your network’s other special days. Never underestimate the power of a simple thank-you note, remembering a date or a place that’s important to a member of your network, or a note of congratulations. Yes, ...
Views: 1149 - There Are Tons Of Small Business Grants For Woman...But Where? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Sonia SoodWhen starting a small business it can be costly, and finding a grant if you’re a women isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Little do most people know, there are millions of dollars just waiting to be claimed for grants from the government and other little-known organizations? It can be ...
Views: 1129 - Running Your Own Business: The Options - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from gurpreet singhVery few people ever got rich by working for someone else. Leaving aside pop musicians, sportsmen and similarly gifted people, the only way to acquire wealth by work is to build a business of your own. The type of business you decide upon will depend on: a) how much money you have available as ...
Views: 820 - The Seven Blatant Blunders Of First-Time Audio Product Producers - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from manoj kumarOnce entrepreneurs and solo-professionals get the idea they can write their own ticket with self-produced audio products, they get excited. Really excited. And that’s the rub. Because folks that are excited have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Which is good? But they also are hell bent ...
Views: 802 - How To Increase The Chances A Prospect Contacts You By 50% - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Hanit PiplaniDo You Really Need a Toll-Free Number for Your Business? The answer is YES! If you run a home business, whether it's a direct sales business, a part-time venture, or if you work full-time from home, if you don't have a toll-free number, you could be leaving money on the table. Studies show ...
Views: 846 - How To Delegate: One Key Step Towards Leadership. - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Shailesh SinghYou've made an unusual discovery - there's not enough time left at the end of the day. The corollary, of course, is your list of important things to do never get smaller. In any company, the CEO's to-do list has the potential to grow infinitely. What's a senior executive to do? This is not ...
Views: 641 - Effective Public Speaking For Small Business Owners - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from ani DhantaPublic speaking is comfortably the quickest and easiest way to improve your company visibility, establish you as an expert, get you face known and get businesses coming to you. Most small business owners and managers fully recognize this yet even the thought of standing up in public to speak ...
Views: 904 - Leads. It's Not Just In The Cards - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Adrian MillerOne of the most enjoyable professional experiences is the “aha” moment that erupts when you’re able to provide a business contact with a lead. It’s a tremendously enjoyable, productive, and effective way to network. That is, it’s all of these things when it actually occurs. The thing is, ...
Views: 806 - Harvey’s Top 10 List Of The Biggest Networking Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Harvey MackayTake it from an old grizzly who’s been there and done that. We like to think that with age comes vast experience. Guess where that vast experience came from? That’s right. Until someone invents a Teflon-coated suit, the most penetrating insights come from hindsight. Is there a bright ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - Failing At Your Network Marketing Business? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Shailesh SinghReaders read this! Do you know that Network Marketing whether online or offline has been a good source of income for young business establishers nowadays? Well, Network Marketing is not a simple business topic. This form of business does not just demand a debiting and a crediting knowledge ...
Views: 614 - Making A Living Online - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from ramanjeet kaurMaking a living online is not a difficult process for someone with drive and determination. It involves developing a strategy and sticking to it. There are many options available for you to make a living online. These include promoting and selling your own product or promoting and selling ...
Views: 714 - Negotiating In A Nutshell - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Harvey MackayI got a phone call from a Fortune 500 CEO last week whom I had never met. After decades of begging the government to relax their regulatory grip and let his industry experience the joys of competition, his wish had been granted -- and his bottom line had plummeted. He wanted me to talk to his ...
Views: 1162 - Direction, Desire And Determination, 3 D’s To Home Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Jivinder SabherwalWhen reviewing home business opportunities you must do a thorough review of the opportunity. Make sure the company has a superior marketing plan as well as exceptional marketing tools to help you succeed in your quest for home business financial freedom. To make money using the Internet you ...
Views: 970 - Can A Work At Home Business Lead To Self-Employment - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from ramanjeet kaurThe number of Internet users is estimated to reached THREE BILLION in 10 years time at the time of writing this articles. In fact, thousands and thousands of NEW people around the world are coming online daily. With such a huge worldwide market, starting an Online Home Based Business is a ...
Views: 685 - The Story Of Nano, The Pepols Car - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from tata nanoThe Dream of Ratan Tata come's true.Thepeoples car has finally been shown to public for the first time at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. Developed by Tata Motors with a target price of $2,500,the sweet name of this small car is "TATA NANO" the NANO has 624cc engine run's with gasoline, which has ...
Views: 752 - Find The Best Merchant Account - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Vikram ParmarDo you know where to find the best merchant account? If so, you probably already have one. If not, maybe it’s time to find out. A merchant account can open the door to e-commerce and position your company for unprecedented growth. The chief benefit sought by many business owners is the ...
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