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How Any Woman Can Become Rich - By Dr. Mary E. WatersWorkplace Communication 8 - Cost and Benefits - By Dr. Mary WatersDifferent Small Business Opportunities Available Online - By Dr. Mary Waters- Basic Bookkeeping Made Easy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Dave MillerDon't know your debits from your credits? Here's a quick primer on how basic bookkeeping works and an easy way to understand debits and credits. First, know that debits are not "deductions" and credits are not "increases". Debit and credit are the names of the columns on bookkeeping ledgers ...
Views: 1399 - Use The Internet To Protect Your Business From Disaster - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Blue MelnickOnline data backup services automatically store your files and records at storage facilities that are geographically separate from your company’s computers. This means that, thanks to the Internet, your business has an excellent chance of survival, no matter what disaster befalls your ...
Views: 758 - Million Dollar Tips To Explode Your Website Success - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Jo MarkUsing the information below can make the difference between a successful website and one that languishes. Polish your site with some of the techniques below and watch the difference it can make. Include RSS feeds that update with fresh content frequently and search engines will reward your site ...
Views: 591 - Tips And Strategies To Setting Up Your Company - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jeremy GislasonChoosing the Business Entity Once you’ve decided to start a business, you’ll need to decide whether to form your business as a separate legal entity, and if so, what that entity will be, and what are some of the other steps you’ll need to take to get up and running. This ...
Views: 636 - Need A Website? Creating A Website Using Web Design Templates - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Diane SmalleyA website, regardless of price or effort, can be critical to the success of an individual or a company. If you have some understanding of the basics or are prepared to learn a little, then Web design templates offer an economical solution by providing a design with a professional appearance ...
Views: 783 - Starting Your Own Affiliate Program - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Jo MarkMany people create ebooks with the expectation of making lots of money. However, many ebooks make little or no money due to a lack of sales. Developing a product is only half of the job. You need to develop an effective marketing strategy to make money with your ebook. One of the most successful ...
Views: 659 - You Already Have What It Takes To Be A Mompreneur - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Tammy GibsonMoms… turn your passions into profits. * Do you have a dream or a passion you’ve put on hold, slowly simmering away on your back burner? * Do you want the best of both worlds, be at home with the kids and run a profitable business contributing income to the household? Not ...
Views: 1301 - Making My First Million On The Internet - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Jo MarkLike many of you, I began my Internet business full of hope and optimism. I planned on making my first million within a year or two. At that point, I’d tell my boss what he could do with his job! We’d get that house on the beach and the black Jaguar we always wanted. Ahhh, life will be ...
Views: 761 - Starting Your Internet Business - Free vs Paid Services - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Jo MarkWhen you are just starting your Internet business and you have no experience, you want to keep your expenses down. This gives you an opportunity to explore the business without spending much money. For that reason alone, it is a very good idea. Let’s face it, some people are not equipped ...
Views: 696 - Lesson From A Millionaire Friend - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Angel LowI was at a Toastmasters session. (It’s an event where people practise giving speeches) And a friend was giving his first speech. The first speech is always to do an introduction about yourself. He started off by stating that we must all have a vision. For him, he had a vision at the age of 15. ...
Views: 688 - Stay Legal and Reduce Costs with Open Source Software - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Alan LangfordStarting a business, even if it's part time and home based, can be tough. Every expense is a big one if you're still working to make your first sale! A lot of business owners lower their start-up costs by cutting corners and “borrowing” software from their friends and associates. ...
Views: 714 - Develop Your Own Product And Affiliate Program - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jo MarkAre you making as much money as you hoped on the Internet? Are you making any money at all? If you answered no to either of these questions, I’ll bet that you do not have your own product. In order to make real money on the Internet, you need to have your own product. I know what you are ...
Views: 749 - Become A Tutor Broker, But Do Your Homework First - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Patricia GoodwynTutoring and other supplemental educational services are prevalent these days, especially with the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act. Parents realize the benefits that qualified tutors can bring to their children’s education and find themselves looking for someone who can relate to ...
Views: 4730(2 votes) - Become A Tutor Broker, But Do Your Homework First - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Patricia GoodwynTutoring and other supplemental educational services are prevalent these days, especially with the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act. Parents realize the benefits that qualified tutors can bring to their children’s education and find themselves looking for someone who can relate to ...
Views: 4730(2 votes) - Top 10 Freight Shipping Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Linda AthansShipping is one part of your business you probably don’t think much about. But most small business owners who ship freight make mistakes they’re not even aware of which could cost thousands of profit dollars every year. Are you one of these people? 1. Mr. ButterKnife: (Using the same service ...
Views: 1519 - 3 Reasons Why Coaches Are Your Fast Ticket To Internet Marketing Success - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Randy MeyerGetting an advantage with a personal coach is reason enough why you need one to help you get your Internet business going. Think of the possibilities that could be available to you if you could take advantage of his or her Internet marketing knowledge and gain valuable insights into how to make ...
Views: 739 - Corporate Branding Amplifies Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Robert HopkinsWhat is basically a corporate branding? A corporate branding is a process, which has to be done by every organization. Basically branding suggests your name, logo to be your brand for your product or service. Basic branding starts with designing an effective logo, web address, visiting cards, ...
Views: 660 - Is Pay Per Click Advertising For You? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Jo MarkPay-Per Click advertising, also known as PPC. Can be a very powerful tool to bring targeted traffic to your website. Used properly, it can help you increase sales and build the size of your list. However, you have to test and analyze your results to stay on track. Fail to do this and your PPC ...
Views: 641 - Start Your Own Business Now: How To Create A Shift From Thinking And Talking About Starting Your Dream Business To Taking Action - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Margaret MoczkowskiThinking and talking about your own dream business is definitely fun. It’s a safe way of playing a game My Dream Business. And that’s where a lot of people get stuck. So how do you create a shift from dreaming and fantasizing to planning and doing? These five simple steps will show you the way. ...
Views: 881 - Check Processing - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Kurt GabrielBank process the check with a very cognizant practice. A practice that seems to be outmoded in significance of today’s modernizing technology. But it will always be the standard because from banking process, the modernize tools to contribute ease and convenience for the people is created ...
Views: 759 - Remedy For Cash Flow Flu - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingEver watch a dog chase a car? After he catches it, he’s not sure what to do. Likewise, many businesses work hard to win the really BIG sale. Once the contract is inked, a new challenge sets upon the business owner: how are we going to get the necessary cash without acquiring debt to hire the ...
Views: 1413 - Choosing A Name For Your Company Or Product - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Robert FrankChoosing a Name for Your Company or Products The process of selecting a name for a company or a new product is daunting to say the least. Years ago one only needed to check availability of a name in the U.S. but with the advent of the internet and the globalization of commerce it has become ...
Views: 4562(2 votes) - Basic Things About Setting Up Your Restaurant - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalSo you have finally decided to set up a restaurant to exploit your legendary culinary skills and make them into a useful business proposition. Great! Now where do you start? Let us explore one of the most basic of your requirements – setting up the dining area. This is the place where all ...
Views: 7014(8 votes) - 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: 1468 - 10 Benefits Of Failure That Dramatically Increase Your Online Business Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Curt GrahamNever doubt it for a second! Your failure in any ebusiness venture is a valuable learning experience that can’t be duplicated in any other way. Not by a college education, not by expert training, and not by literary dogma. The only reason that failure causes depression, insecurity, loss of ...
Views: 5202(2 votes) - First Generation Lead Referral Techniques - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from JD StratisFirst generation leads are by far, the most valuable, useful and cost-effective leads you can generate for your business. A first generation lead is one that you ask for from your existing clients, or show up unannounced at your business as a result of a client recommending your business. How ...
Views: 1284 - Branding Through Graphic Designs - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Daniel KirbyGraphic designing is a strategic tool for marketing and communication to the public through visual representations of creative designs and logos. It comprises of creative faculty with superior designing and aesthetic skills studded together in the designer. Critical analysis and sound thinking ...
Views: 703 - 5 Startup Business Myths - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardTo give you an example and discuss a few of the myths that cloud the concept of starting a small business. Let us go over the most common myths that typically surround the small business owner and discuss their merits and the facts in each instance. In short many of the things you will hear and ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - About Auto Responders - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Jo MarkPeople ask me about auto-responders all of the time. My answer is always the same. To make serious money in the article marketing business, you absolutely need an auto-responder! The top two in the industry are Aweber and GetResponse. I think you probably couldn't go wrong by choosing either ...
Views: 783 - 9 Steps To Building Business Credit - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Lisa PhillipsBuilding business credit can be accomplished regardless of your personal credit history. Business credit is essential in conserving cash flow, keeping track of business expenses and more importantly, protecting personal assets and personal credit history. The most important element to building ...
Views: 1510 - What It Takes To Operate A Successful Internet Business - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Jo MarkHave you ever heard of the 80-20 rule? It is a ratio that is quite common in business, particularly in sales. There are many applications of this ratio: 1) 80% of your business will come from the top 20% of your clients. 2) 80% of a business’s sales will be generated by the top 20% of its ...
Views: 696 - The Most Important Business Multipliers - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from FSB Authors#1: Mastermind Power One of the secret strengths of Maui Millionaires is the power of the mastermind. A mastermind group is a group of two or more people who come together to work on a common goal in the spirit of focused harmony and trust, where all members benefit. The skill of masterminding ...
Views: 919 - Vehicle Graphics- The Next Biggest Revolution - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Ted OptimizationPromotional signage includes various kinds of banner and vehicle graphics and witty promotion strategies. Signarama uses various designs and graphics for outdoor and indoor designing and branding. These are amongst the top priorities in the wish list of corporate houses looking for strategic ...
Views: 806 - Discover A New Way To Success With Small Business Bookkeeping - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Alvis BrazmaAs we notice the type of records a business needs depends very much on its size. There is no point in applying simple and short term book keeping system on big organizations or vice versa. Every business has its own requirements and execution techniques that decide on the applicable accounting ...
Views: 782 - Ah, The Lowly Business Card - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from DeBorah BeattyOne of the first ways people get to know you is through business cards. I can't tell you how many times I have asked the interesting people I meet at meetings and events for a business card only to be told they don't have one, or they haven't gotten them printed yet, or some such excuse. The ...
Views: 1216 - Indoor Signage- The Clients' Next Need - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Ted OptimizationInterior signage is a big market and industry for advertising agencies that has an immense potential. Office spaces have been growing rapidly over the last decade with new and more entrepreneurs springing up and constructing huge offices and enhancing the industry. With the growth of new ...
Views: 849 - Profiting On The Internet - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Jo MarkAre you making money on the Internet? Many sites never make a penny while others prosper like wild fire. Which category does your site fall into? There are numerous reasons why some sites fail to make any real money on the Internet. We’ll cover a few of the major reasons in this article. Follow ...
Views: 733 - 10 Steps To Achieve Internet Success - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Jo MarkEarning money on the Internet is a lot more challenging today than it was a few years ago. The most efficient method of generating sales has always been to develop a large list of clients/subscribers and sell to the list. Make it worth their while to join your list, contact them often, take care ...
Views: 797 - Not Making Money? Simple Techniques For Internet Profits - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Jo MarkAre you making as much money as you expected on the Internet? Unfortunately, for most people, the answer is no. But, by making just a few changes, you can begin to turn that situation around and generate some cash. The first question is, do you have a website? In most cases, it is easier to ...
Views: 822 - Perfecting Your Squeeze Page - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Jo MarkYou can make a lot of money on the Internet. Those who are the most successful make the bulk of their money from their lists. To be truly successful, you need a large (and growing) list. List building is one area where size really does matter, the bigger your list, the bigger your income. And ...
Views: 768 - Learn Key Concepts - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Tad WaddingtonEfficiency: Getting things done right. Effectiveness: Getting the right things done. Capital intensive: Requiring lots of money to accomplish. Labor intensive: Requiring lots of work to accomplish. Quality: Not what you put into a thing; what somebody else gets out of it. Emergency: A time ...
Views: 1080 - The Business Of Structures - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Toronto websitesToronto real estate market is in for a bull rally. There are tremendous options for a new comer or an existing realtor to pick up from. The market is booming and new constructions have come up. The number of homes and flats in demand has gone up. The property rates are booming and people are ...
Views: 789 - Credit Card Deals With Cash Advances - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Wendy DrewsAmerica is becoming a cashless society. People use plastic to pay for about everything. But there are some situations when you in a great need of cash. If you do not have a friend or a relative who is eager to lend the desired sum or if it is an emergency and you need to have cash right now the ...
Views: 822 - Buy-to-let Stands While Housing Market Falls - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Daniel KirbyMore information has emerged today to demonstrate the contrast between the buy-to-let UK property market and the residential house buying market. The ability of buy-to-let to withstand a housing downturn or even slump has been questioned, although Ray Boulger of John Charcol said this week the ...
Views: 858 - How To Become A Flea Market Vendor In 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Melissa OaksFlea markets offer individuals a great low-cost option to make money. You can rent a booth at a flea market for as low as $5/day. The money that you make can vary depending on the items that you sell, the competition that you have, and the demand for the items that you sell. Becoming a flea ...
Views: 12600(5 votes) - Real Estate Accounting: Settle Your Finances - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Alvis BrazmaAny business, irrespective of what category of industry it caters to, requires an accounting department to deal with all the nitty-gritty of the financial aspect of the business or industry. Accounting is the most vital aspect of a business and if you are running a real estate company you must ...
Views: 880 - My Ultimate "No-Brainer" Computer Backup Wish List - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Blue MelnickNeed a checklist of sorts to compare online data backup and recovery services? Here's my ultimate, "no-brainer" computer backup Wish List to help you do just that. Simply use this Wish List to evaluate any data backup service that you're considering. If it doesn't satisfy the Wish List, it's not ...
Views: 871 - Outsmarting Google Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Jo MarkAs you excitedly added your first Google Adsense code to your website, how many of you thought, “How can I beat the system?” A fair number I bet. But the fact of the matter is, you can’t. With Google’s massive computing power and the best minds in the business, it is practically impossible to ...
Views: 872 - Steps for A Business Start-Up - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Strong Business CreditA feasibility analysis is a preliminary study that takes place prior to committing to a certain action or a plan, especially for a small business start up. It is used to ascertain the likelihood of the action’s success. It is also an analysis of possible alternative solutions and ...
Views: 1330 - How to Overcome Sales Objections - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Dave MillerYou've worked for weeks to get an appointment with Mr. Big. At the meeting, you've identified his needs and wants and demonstrated that your product will meet (or exceed) those needs and wants. You're moving to gain agreement and, in some manner of speaking, he says "sorry, your product's not ...
Views: 2557(3 votes) - Lead the Corporate World With Accounting Help - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Alvis BrazmaDo the tax sessions pester you a lot just because your organization is not having a good financial management system? As accounts are the information sheets that are needed on daily basis in order to conduct business, every organization needs to take care of its financial section for better ...
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