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Views: 1504(7 votes) - Got Clients? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelYears ago, when I began my practice, I found myself in a challenging situation. I needed more clients. Yes, people were trickling in, but I didn't have the level of clientelle I wanted, or in fact needed. So I began to do the usual marketing things: I gave talks, handed out flyers, ...
Views: 1503 - Why Businesses Fail Without Accounting Finance Help - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Joe CoffeeTo succeed in the business world is tough and especially if you are not too familiar with the different strategies which are needed to make a business successful. Accounting finance, bookkeeping, promotion, marketing, production and manufacturing are some of the strategies that you need to ...
Views: 1503 - Is B2B Telemarketing Becoming Obsolete? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Oliver ScottThe growth of digital marketing has created qualms about the status of business-to-business (B2B) telemarketing. With cheaper costs, convenience and speed, social media and other forms of online marketing, e.g. email, have captured the attention of businessmen. The growing number of online ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Two Weeks to Startup - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Stewart JosephTwo Weeks to Startup: Day 1. Finding the Right Fit Begin a soul-searching process to determine which business is right for you. You'll definitely have an advantage with a business that's a spin-off of your background or experience. You can also enjoy success in an area where you have strong ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - 6 Things You Need to Know In Order to License Your Product - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke 6 Things You Need to Know In Order to License Your Product My Marketing Consulting, Branding and Product Development firm receives numerous queries on Licensing Consumer Products, Services and Concepts every week. Most inquiries are of no value as the hopeful Licensor has ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - SEO Writing - 4 Simple Steps to Master the Process - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Sean MizeWriting SEO articles and web content is something that you need to learn when doing business in the online arena. It’s your best shot in capturing the attention of your potential clients and in convincing these people that you’re somebody who knows your chosen niche inside out. It’s also one of ...
Views: 1498 - ***Starting Your Own Business - What Will You Need? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2016 from Adolf AkinA quintessential aspect of the American dream is to start your own business; in fact it is just about the only way to achieve some semblance of financial liberation. It is with this realization that countless people start their small businesses each year. In order to maximize your chances of ...
Views: 1497 - How to Write the Right Business Plan - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Charlene RashkowHow To Write the Right Business Plan A concrete idea is the first and most important step in regard to any new venture, but there are definitely other distinct components necessary for propelling a business to success. The first is coming up with a good business plan. Although there are many ...
Views: 1497(4 votes) - Start Your Own Painting Business - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Wilson TreavorIt is difficult to make a business successful, but the painting industry has challenges of its own. You need to be aware of some ground basics when you start-up your painting business. You may think that paint companies may not require much start-up capital – and depending on certain matters, ...
Views: 1496 - How can you protect a design? or in invention - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikYou make clothes, jewelry or curtains. It doesn't matter, even if they are chairs. If your design is unique, you can protect it. Many people think of a patent, but that is a bit different and that is why I am going to explain how you can register a design. What is a model registration? A ...
Views: 1494 - 7 Things to Avoid When Starting Your Own Business - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Anne GallowayI’m not usually one to look at the negatives however I hope that by making you aware of these potholes which try to wreck your journey on the road to success you will be able to steer round them successfully! 1. Don’t underestimate what it will cost - Very few business actually make any money ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Home Business Turned Anxiety Into Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Lorraine RoachMany people like myself have suffered or are suffering with financial challenges. I was injured on my last job and I was not aware that my employer did not carry compensation insurance. I could not go back to that job due to the injury and I became very depressed. My financial situation became ...
Views: 1492 - How to setup a successful business - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemMany people know that setting up a business is good but very few of them know how to setup a successful business and it’s no doubt why many big and small businesses around the world usually pop up and suddenly disappear just like that. Do you think this is the kind of future they plant for ...
Views: 1491 - A new mumpreneur’s 10 do’s and Don’ts - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Gemma Bellamy1. Do “give it a go” follow your dreams or ideas (within reason) Many people have an idea or some ideas of what they would like to do as a business if they could, if they were free to do it, but by far the majority of people simply don’t get around to it. Go on just do it! 2. Do research your ...
Views: 1490 - Increased Odds Of Winning European Lotteries With The Euro Jackpot - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Carmen BoyleIf you are looking to enter the Euro jackpot, it is an innovative opportunity that can offer an extensive amount of money to the winner. Although some of the jackpots are over 150 million pounds, the British winner will generally get between one and 15 million pounds in other lotteries. Nearly ...
Views: 1490 - How To Start Your Own Tutoring Business - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Kasey HammondTutoring is an amazing, easy to start and low-cost business that works well for almost anyone. It is especially great for stay-at-home moms, college students, teachers and even home school parents who want to earn income on the side. According to the National Tutoring Association, the number ...
Views: 1489 - Internet Marketing Strategies for Home Business - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Vic LahureThere are many ways of using internet marketing to help you gain visibility for the home internet business you have started. Whether you have been in business for years and recently made a site or have went through a life style change or career change and just started your business, there are ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - How to Turn Your Passion into a Successful Retirement Business - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Grant PolachekMost retirees have many productive and active years to look forward to. It's no wonder more and more are becoming so-called “oldtrepreneurs”. Here, we explain how you can capitalize on your interests or hobbies by starting a passion business in retirement. Whatever it is you love to do – be ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Marketing Your Home Based Business - Business Ideas to Easily Double Your Exposure - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachThere are seven excellent and proven ways of marketing for business, especially when you work from home. Today I want to share two of them with you so you can increase your sales and provide your customers with what they need. Business entrepreneurs come to me for coaching help and the ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - So You Want to be an Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Cynthia KocialskiYou’ve reached a crossroad in your career. Maybe you want to reap greater rewards for your hard work, or you’re tired of working for someone else, or you want to determine your own destiny. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to start your own company and be an entrepreneur. How do you get ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - The Entrepreneurial Bright and Shiny Object Syndrome Exposed - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Susan FriesenWhat You Need to Know Before You Sign Up for Yet Another Program There’s an insidious travesty happening in the entrepreneurial world and I’ve stayed silent about it long enough. It’s time to expose what’s really happening to unsuspecting entrepreneurs and business owners when it comes ...
Views: 1484 - How To Fire Up Your Mental Furnace Before You Try To Build Your Small Business Website - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Curt GrahamHold it! We're talking here about a small business website that you have decided to build today. You’ll find an incredible number of gurus that are stampeding towards your e-click fingers to help you build your own website. But first--you have to do some learning and research. Most ...
Views: 1482 - Review for web copycat software. - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from zoe goldinghttp://affiliates.webcopycat.com/2215 A little bit about me. I was a 23 year old with debts of over £10,000 from college trying to better myself also I have dyslexia once I completed my course I found myself not able to get a job because of the recession (does this sound familiar !). I ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - To an Entrepreneur Who Wants to Build His Own List Some Day - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Lalitha BrahmaHave You ever felt like building a list of your own prospects, but did not know where to start? I, sure have been there. I wanted to build my own list, but I put off doing it, because I thought it is not necessary and did not believe that MONEY is in the list. Why should you build your OWN ...
Views: 1481(4 votes) - Order Customized tailgating Koozies for College is in Full Swing - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from harry randhawaIt is that time of year when the leaves fall and into the air and the College Football season. It is still famous for tailgating parties or even outdoor parties. We all know that the fans enjoy tailgating parties Barbecued food, snacks and, of course, beer, soda or canned. And what a wonderful ...
Views: 1480 - 3 Easy, Money-Making Internet Business Models - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Rachel JacksonAmid all the noise and hype on the Internet today, not many people realize that all the ideas and techniques you can find are petty much useless if you don't first understand your business model. In other words, even the most amazing Internet marketing technique will not work if you don't ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - 3 Easy, Money-Making Internet Business Models - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Rachel JacksonAmid all the noise and hype on the Internet today, not many people realize that all the ideas and techniques you can find are petty much useless if you don't first understand your business model. In other words, even the most amazing Internet marketing technique will not work if you don't ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Small Business Payroll Software 101: 15 Things Must Know - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Casey YangWhether you're starting up a new company, making the jump from books to computer, or looking for replacement payroll software, it's important to get payroll software that is going to do everything you need it to and fit the needs of your company. Here are 15 questions to ask about any payroll ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Commercial Cleaning? Telemarketing is a Good Bet for It - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Belinda SummersAs a businessman involved in commercial cleaning services, you’ll have to look for ways to improve your market coverage. That’s because profitability is somewhat proportional to the number of firms that hire your services. The more customers you have, the better your financial position will be. ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Article Marketing for Squeeze Pages-5 Tips to Add More People to Your Email Marketing List - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sean MizeHere’s the truth; no matter how much traffic you drive to your website, you’ll still struggle in making sales if you can’t get your visitors to sign up to your email marketing list. Without their contact information, there’s no way that you can make follow-ups. There are so many ways to get ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - 5 Amazing Social Media Trends to Follow This 2017 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Terrance GutmannSocial networking and mobile technology now play a vital role in our lives. They influence the way we work, communicate and entertain. Below are the top five social media trends that everybody wants to know: 1. Live-video YouTube has been a sensation in 2004. But 12 years later we have ...
Views: 1475 - Three Best Money Making Ideas for 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Ade AdenekanThere is no gainsaying the fact that the pomp and pageantry that accompanied the Yuletide season having gone into oblivion until the next twelve months, a lot of people must have exhausted their finances and since all the chips are now down, the only way is to continue the usual hustle and ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - To Arrange Financing for Your Start up Business Loans - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rohit AroraStarting up a small business brings a lot hurdles especially when it comes to arrange financing. However, it entirely depends on the source you apply for your small business loan. Therefore, if you plan the specific financial needs of the business then you can decide which route will have to be ...
Views: 1474 - Business Startup Success Secrets – 2 Big Mistakes You’ll Probably Make - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamThe hardest part about building a business from scratch is that you have 2 very big variables to contend with. One is the system and the other is the people building and running the system. Let’s talk about 2 big business startup mistakes that are often made and what you as an entrepreneur can ...
Views: 1473(8 votes) - Are Your Financial Projections Believable? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Burke FranklinMany people think a set of financial projections is a business plan. Wrong. Experienced business people know that no matter how honest and forthright your financial projection is, it cannot present the full picture. To achieve credibility for your financial projections, be prepared to ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Article Marketing for Squeeze Pages - Practical Ways to Boost your List - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Sean MizeAre you trying to build your own list? Are you hoping you can attract as many people as possible to subscribe to your newsletters? Then, let article marketing be your best ally. Here’s how you can make that happen: 1. First, identify and gain an in depth understanding about your target ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - Article Marketing for Squeeze Pages - Practical Ways to Boost your List - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Sean MizeAre you trying to build your own list? Are you hoping you can attract as many people as possible to subscribe to your newsletters? Then, let article marketing be your best ally. Here’s how you can make that happen: 1. First, identify and gain an in depth understanding about your target ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - A Simple Lesson from Aristotle On the Value of Finishing What You Start - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The greatest Greek philosopher, Aristotle, is widely studied and discussed to this very day for his keen observations on the human condition. For almost 2400-years Aristotle’s numerous writings, philosophical tracts and pithy comments on men and their relations toward each ...
Views: 1470(3 votes) - Business Coaching: Negative Effects of Not Investing in Employee Training - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinTraining employees definitely costs time, money, and other company resources. In most cases, a third party is even necessary to provide job training to employees, which results to additional costs, unbilled hours, as well as missed time. Many employers often hesitate to spend on training ...
Views: 1469 - Choosing Hospitality Supplies for a Commercial Bar - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Anne MehlaSo you've decided to take the plunge and open up your own bar? Whether you will be catering to young hipsters looking for the coolest hangout, work obsessed yuppies wanting to relax at the end of the day, poverty stricken students seeking a cheap drink and a crazy party or more mature customers ...
Views: 1469 - Connect With Chinese Manufacturers Using The Services Of Made In China - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Wu DanFor those businesses that are trying to gain the upper hand in their markets, one way to grow your business while streamlining costs is to find Chinese manufacturers. Chinese manufacturers are one of the best ways to become competitive in your marketplace by offering a wide variety of products ...
Views: 1469 - Have You Created an Impossible Business? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenIt's easy to think that any business can be successful if you work hard enough, but there are many situations where this just isn't so. Consultants, coaches, and other service professionals often start a business believing that all they need to do is charge a "reasonable" fee and sell ...
Views: 1467 - Eliminate More Overhead Costs - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Donald MitchellWhat is an overhead cost? Definitions vary, but most people agree that any cost not directly used to produce or to supply an offering to a customer is an overhead cost. Why begin this lesson about zero-based analysis with eliminating overhead costs? Such costs are not only large, but overhead ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs!Shocking Truth About Boring Topic-Follow - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever provided your name and email address for receiving a Quote for Insurance OR Refinancing a Mortgage? Have you ever watched a FREE presentation/Webinar after providing your name and email address? Have you ever bought products online? If you answered YES, then I am sure you must ...
Views: 1466 - Headhunters services in UK by Rightinternational - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from william denzelHeadhunters are firstly known as common cannibals.Some people still view them that way,but executive recruiters are a vital link in a chain that keeps major enterprises functioning well. The top positions at any organization dictate the fortunes of the company,the shareholders and the ...
Views: 1466 - The Old Adage “You Get What You Pay For” Is Especially Important to Service Providers in Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Old Adage “You Get What You Pay For” Is Especially Important to Service Providers in Today’s Economy The 19th century British essayist John Ruskin once presciently stated, “There is scarcely a thing in the world that some man cannot make a little worse, and sell a ...
Views: 1466 - Bubble Mailers - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from natisha nelBubble mailers should not be confused with bubble wrap although both are types of product packaging. Bubble mailers are plastic bags which are made up of different layers of plastic. Between each layer, or sometimes there are two layers laid on top of each other to form the sides of the product ...
Views: 1464 - Online Marketing: Talk to Your Target Market - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Matt HallaranOnline Marketing strategies are many, but if you don’t know how to engage your target market, then you’re in for some trouble. Online Marketing begins with one thing: knowing your audience. If you have a product that you want to sell to yuppies, both genders, within the middle to upper income ...
Views: 1463 - Top 7 Different Ways To Make Money With Your Books - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from sesan oguntadeOne of the most astounding discoveries I made while writing and selling books was the fact that the sales from direct book sales should not be the main or the only source of revenue for authors. This was new to me before I ventured into the book selling business. I used to think I can only ...
Views: 1460 - B2B Marketing- Future Trends That You Should Know Today! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Sona MondalThe B2B trading sphere is enlarging; profits are ready to be made and businesses will consider B2B as a more viable medium than B2C. Surely, every serious B2B trader would have heard this axiom- and maybe wondered how they can make B2B trading work for them better through 2013 and beyond. Read ...
Views: 1459 - How Do I Pay Myself From My Business? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Jan CetwinskiOne of the questions asked most often by new business owners is “How do I pay myself from my business?” After all, among the reasons for starting your own business is to earn income for yourself, so knowing how to get that income out of the business is critical. As a business owner, you are ...
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