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  • Internet Marketing Tips - How to Improve Your Sales and Profit Part 2 - by Sean Mize
    Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean Mize
    As what I’ve promised in the first part of this article series, I’ll talk more about internet marketing tools that you can use to generate more traffic to your website. As you know, this is the key to secure more leads, sales, and profit. Article marketing. When talking about very effective ...
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  • Know Your Numbers for Solo Entrepreneurs - by Liz Uram
    Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Liz Uram
    Key Performance Indicators, or KPI’s, are quantifiable measures that tell you how your business is doing. The numbers should measure your overall company goals and objectives which is one important element of a business plan. If you don’t know what you are working toward you have no way of ...
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  • Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Drop Shop Business - by Kalyna Kapur
    Submitted on Sep 23, 2018 from Kalyna Kapur
    Starting a new business was easy decades back when there was not as much competition as today. Nowadays, there are countless startups that originate every day and some of the gets popularity with the help of their marketing tactics and a strong business plan. But if you are not consistent and ...
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  • Small Business Marketing: Online Visibility Builds Credibility - by Maria Simone
    Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Maria Simone
    Lately, I have experienced quite a few people finding me personally using Google searches. This has resulted in new business, investor opportunities, speaking engagements, an article being published in Inventors Digest, and most importantly reconnecting with my “long lost” cousin Phil. I hadn’t ...
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  • The Calculated Risks of Starting a Business - by Ken Sundheim
    Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ken Sundheim
    We associate the term "entrepreneur" with those brave enough to go out on their own, not conform to traditional corporate standards and who come out alive to talk about it. Traditional corporate standards has many employees unhappy with their current supervisor, pay or some other facet of ...
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  • Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! - by Geoff Ficke
    Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Ficke
    by: Geoff Ficke Business Plan Mills Turn Out Documents That Are Expensive--and—Mostly Useless to Entrepreneurs! The Business Plan, and the process involved in crafting these essential documents, is one of the most maligned areas in all of small business. Many start-up firms and ...
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  • A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready - by Geoff Ficke
    Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Geoff Ficke
    by: Geoff Ficke A Simple 20-Step Test That Will Confirm Whether or Not a Product Development Project Is Market-Ready For almost four decades my Consulting firm has worked with entrepreneur’s to design, develop, package, Brand, Market and Sell a vast range of Consumer Products. Our job is ...
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  • Website Content Management System (CMS): A Non-Technical Description - by Dan Parks Sydow
    Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Dan Parks Sydow
    A website builder is software that enables someone with no computer programming knowledge and no website design skills to be able to create a website with a look and content tailored just for that person. The heart of any website builder is a content management system, or CMS. As a software ...
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  • How to Succeed in Entrepreneurship When You Lack Resources - by Brad Bertoch
    Submitted on May 28, 2011 from TJ Nelson
    The entrepreneur who lacks resources often can’t really explain the reasons why he or she is, in fact, resource poor. It’s actually a “blind spot” for them, and they often attribute their lack of resources to unavoidable events. But the scarcity of resources may only be the “tangible evidence” ...
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  • Business Continuity Management - Part 1 - by Spiros Tsaltas
    Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Spiros Tsaltas
    Business Continuity Management is a topic that should be of concern to any organization, whether non-profit or for profit, whether small or large, whether a startup or a well- established and mature business; it is basically an integral component to your Crisis and Risk Management planned ...
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  • Converting an Idea to Income Is a Process That Requires Planting and Fertilization, Not Hope and Dreaming - by Geoff Ficke
    Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Ficke
    by: Geoff Ficke Converting an Idea to Income Is a Process That Requires Planting and Fertilization, Not Hope and Dreaming Under the category of inexperienced blind hope, a surprising number of people that approach my Consumer Product Development group with a new business idea want us to ...
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  • How Does a New Business Pay for Start Up Expenses? - by Lisa Mininni
    Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Lisa Mininni
    With an estimated 495,000 new businesses starting up each month, new entrepreneurs are searching for financing answers. The key to financing a start-up business is to first understand your business start-up expenses and cash flow cycle. Start-up costs include capital expenditures (hard ...
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  • Leaflet Printing and Leaflet Design - The Future - by Taylor Mann
    Submitted on Jul 23, 2011 from Taylor Mann
    Is the future of leaflet printing and design in trouble or about to open up into a more creative environment where obsession with the technical processes are replaced with the importance of the creative idea. With the business world evolving into a more dynamic and challenging place the need for ...
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  • Crowdfunding: The Answer to Your Prayers for Startup Capital - by Lisa Butkiewicz
    Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Lisa Marie Butkiewicz
    In every neighborhood there are at least a couple of kids that get the idea to set up a lemonade stand to earn some extra cash. The first obstacle they run up against is where to get the startup capital to purchase the lemons, sugar, ice and plastic cups. It's a fact that dad and mom will help ...
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  • John D. Rockefeller Teaches The Young Entrepreneur - by Ken Sundheim
    Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Ken Sundheim
    Owning a business is an uphill battle. The learning curve is steep and the competition is firmly entrenched. Only the strong stand a chance to survive to see their first stress-free, week-long vacation. When a potential client phones in they have their client recommendations, the sales pitch ...
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  • Best Practices in Workplace Communications - by Irene Gloria Addison
    Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Irene Gloria Addison
    Communication is undoubtedly one of our basic human needs. And it is even taught at Universities as a separate discipline. Aside that there is an irksome sea of books on the topic; there is definite a plethora of all sorts of books. And the internet is full of articles on strategic internal ...
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  • When is an Idea an Opportunity? - by Don Pleger, Owner Coastal Business Strategies
    Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from CBS Plans
    How do we find opportunities from ideas and what separates the two? There are millions of ideas a day but what are these opportunities that can lead to business success? An opportunity is an idea that’s passed the test of planning. It has potential. You can implement it. It is something that can ...
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  • 5 Questions That Must Be Answered Before Attempting to Fund or Launch Your Consumer Product - by Geoff Ficke
    Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Geoff Ficke
    5 Questions That Must Be Answered Before Attempting to Fund or Launch Your Consumer Product I am constantly amazed at the naivety of first time entrepreneurs and inventors when it comes to the due diligence they must conduct in order to get their idea, concept or prototype to market. Even ...
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  • The Most Useful Funding Technique for Funding a Business Startup Is the Oldest: Bootstrapping - by Geoff Ficke
    Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Geoff Ficke
    by: Geoff Ficke The Most Useful Funding Technique for Funding a Business Startup Is the Oldest: Bootstrapping My Consumer Product Development and Marketing Consulting firm is approached almost daily by entrepreneurs seeking to launch a new enterprise. For many of these aspiring business ...
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  • Life Changes Can Be Your Choice To Greater Happiness - by Sonny Julius
    Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny Julius
    Have you reached a point in your life when life is no longer exciting any more? Could it be that you haven't yet planned your retirement and really don't know what your life is going to be like when that time comes about? I remember discussing this subject with some of my friends when I ...
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  • Gladstone Brookes Review - by Paul Evans
    Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Paul Evans
    Reading a Gladstone Brookes Review is a great way of discovering how useful they can be. The solicitors who works on a no win - no fee basis have already been able to help thousands of their clients win back compensation from their banks. The problems started for their clients when they were ...
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  • Business Ideas: Urinary Incontinence Practice - by © 2011 Barbara C Phillips, NP
    Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Barbara Phillips
    I am frequently asked "what kind of business can I have"? While there are several forms of business, most NPs and PAs choose a clinical practice. And while most chose primary care, more are choosing a niche or specialty practice. One such niche is urinary incontinence (UI) care. A continence ...
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  • Chemical Cleaning Of Boilers - To Clean or Not To Clean - by Clifton Jenkins
    Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Clifton Jenkins
    Chemical cleaning can play an important role in boiler maintenance. Proper chemical cleaning removes deposits from the inside of boiler tubes which improves the boiler heat rate, reduces tube failures and improves the stability of boiler chemistry. 1. Know When to Clean It is important, ...
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  • Do You Want A Job Or A Business? - by Robert Morgen
    Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Robert Morgen
    This is an important point. Many people may have a skill, talent or a trade that they excel in and they think, “Hey I should start doing this for a living, be my own boss and make the profit for me rather than for my employer”. They get a few licenses, set up a bank account and ...
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  • Make Money Online - Accept Online Credit Card Payments - by Lisa Nelson RD
    Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Lisa Nelson
    Deciding how to accept payments online can be confusing? Should you use PayPal? Do you need a shopping cart? How does a merchant account fit into the mix? If you are just starting out and not generating a high volume of income online I recommend you stick with PayPal. It’s low cost, easy to ...
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  • New, Best-Selling Internet Marketing Book Features Powerful, Free Online Marketing Strategies For Increased Website Traffic, Visibility and Performance - by Wendy Montes de Oca, MBA
    Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Wendy Montes de oca
    Looking for an innovative web marketing book? Amazon best-seller, Content Is Cash by Wendy Montes de Oca features proven, free web marketing strategies for total business growth. With the economy as fragile as it’s been for the past few years, business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers and ...
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  • 5 Helpful Tips When Hiring Freelance IT Help - by John Chilton
    Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from John Chilton
    I recently finished creating my latest website, and since I am a designer, not a coder, I often find the need to seek the services of a freelance IT professional. There are several good sites out there that can easily help you find the help your looking for. There are quality professionals ...
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  • An Honest Look at Internet Business Ideas For Extra Income Or a Home Business in a Troubled Economy - by Leon Edward
    Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Leon Edward
    Imagine having enough money to afford the things you've always wanted for you and your family, even in today's economy where companies are cutting back on hours, benefits as 401k matches, perks and even thousands of lay offs and lost jobs overseas . Internet Business Ideas are easy to find ...
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  • Farming as a Small Business - Farm and Tractor Safety - A Guide - by Peter Main
    Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Peter Main
    Understanding the safety implications of buying and using a new or a used tractor is an essential element for anyone working either on a farm of any size, any type of small holding or any type of residential land where a small or compact tractor might be used. Agriculture generally is ...
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  • We Show How To Sell Your Domains For TOP Dollar! - by Dan Thompson
    Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan Thompson
    Sell Your Domain Names - Top domain buyers WANT to buy new domains NOW! - Businesses in these industries are seeking to purchase new domain names: Telecommunications Finance / Banking / Insurance Automotive Internet & New media / Information Technology Business Services / ...
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  • Are Copiers A Dying Breed? - by Shannon Suetos
    Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Resource Nation
    The term “paperless office” has been thrown around for a while now and some believe would be the wave of the future. Although it hasn’t happened yet, it is slowly coming true. One way your office can make steps in this direction is by purchasing an efficient copier machine or digital copiers ...
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  • Bum Marketing Tips - 5 Powerful Ways to Generate Enormous Traffic - by Sean Mize
    Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Sean Mize
    There’s no doubt about it – bum marketing or article marketing is your best shot in driving search engine traffic to your website. Here are some effective tips to help you boost that traffic in no time: 1. Start the process by identifying and knowing your target audience. It will become much ...
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  • Advice For Running A Business At Home Successfully - by Stavros Georgiadis
    Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Stavros Georgiadis
    A home business enterprise can allow you to make money and adds extra income. You must make sure to turn a profit, and this can be hard. What are the right steps you think it takes to start and run a home-based business that is profitable? This piece addresses several great tips for starting a ...
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  • IoT Security: Keeping the Things secure - by Rahul
    Submitted on Mar 30, 2018 from Rahul Raheja
    It seems that almost every day there is a new story about an IT security issue, whether its data breaches, just-discovered vulnerabilities, or new malware. With IoT becoming increasingly important in daily life and the business world, gathering data and connecting items as diverse as freezers ...
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  • So, Are You Ready To Create Your Own Standalone Wordpress Blog? Then go ahead! - by Nikhil D
    Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Nikhil D
    The first thing you need to do is, choose a domain name and dedicated server hosting for your future blog. Then you can begin with the downloading of wordpress on your server. Download the latest version of the CMS that can support the Indian WordPress. Once you've downloaded the archive of ...
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  • How to Make Sure Your Products Are Safe for Consumers - by Lizzie Weakley
    Submitted on Jan 17, 2020 from Lizzie Weakley
    When you’re a manufacturer, product safety should be one of your highest concerns. Follow these steps to ensure that your products meet industry standards and are worthy of representing your business. Check the Regulations Every manufacturer should be deeply familiar with the regulations ...
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  • Planning for a Successful Java Web App Development - by ritesh Patil
    Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Ritesh Patil
    Each scripting dialect has its advantages and disadvantages. As I'm not composing a book here, I'll utilize the ASP display as my dialect of delineation. At the point when working with Java Web App Development, there are a few imperative parameters that the developer needs to toss into the ...
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  • Tips for Starting a Business - by Lisa Moren Bromma
    Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Lisa Moren Bromma
    Even with the economy as it stands today, a good number of the recently unemployed are trying their hand at their own businesses. Many professionals, unable to land that "dream job" or simply frustrated with the lack of well-paying jobs available are taking the leap, embracing the "I've got ...
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  • 5 Easy Tips to Save Money in your Startup - by Rahul
    Submitted on May 26, 2018 from Rahul Raheja
    Starting out a business is a challenge, make no mistake about that. Even with the smallest idea, you need to study a lot and take a moment to consider your course of action. After all, you are not looking to become another failure statistic. The main reason most startups fail these days have to ...
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  • CASH FLOW – What is That? - by Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
    Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
    I am sure you have heard the term “Cash is King”. This is true. Those with cash have stronger buying and/or borrowing power than those without it. With today’s lagging economy, many businesses are experiencing negative cash flow. The business owner who has yet to get up close and personal with ...
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  • What online technology will W88club players see in the year 2021? - by Jack
    Submitted on May 19, 2021 from Mark John
    Everyday people's daily lives have been enhanced by new technology It is important to note that even for those who aren't using technology, the way they live and what they perceive as influences their lives are technologically produced. The invention of everything we do today has changed ...
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  • How Franchising Started - by Greg Pierce
    Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Justin Davis
    Franchising has become a multi-million business nowadays. However, not enough information is known about this. Franchising has been around more than two thousand years ago. The concept of chain first came out of China circa 200 BC when rickshaw drawers were given routes, which is an early type ...
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  • SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Sean Mize
    Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean Mize
    So, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
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  • SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Sean Mize
    Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean Mize
    So, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
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  • SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Sean Mize
    Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean Mize
    So, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
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  • SEO Article Marketing Services - 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Own - by Sean Mize
    Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Sean Mize
    So, you seriously want to offer SEO article marketing services in the online arena but you just don’t know where or how to start. Good thing you found this article as I am about to offer you with every step that you need to take to make sure that you’ll start on the right foot. Keep on reading! ...
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  • My Camera Biz Stories - by Helen Aumann
    Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Helen Aumann
    We review tons of digital goods and we’ve done a thorough and full review on My Digital camera Biz. Go through under for additional info! You can find numerous pros to My Digital camera Biz which include: 1. It can be incredibly effortless to obtain, learn, and comprehend. You don’t will ...
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  • How Long Does It Take To Be Successful? - by By Beate Chelette
    Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Beate Chelette
    You are asking the million-dollar question. All the blood, sweat, tears, doubts, and tons of time and money—and for what? It took me 13 years to become “an overnight success” but when I finally did, the rewards were extraordinary. The popular TV show Shark Tank gives entrepreneurs the chance ...
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  • Improve The Business With Adult Industry Payment Processing - by Kevin Resink
    Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Kevin Resink
    A type of business in adult industry finds it hard to acquire a merchant account so they can accept credit card transaction. Choosing the right provider of adult industry payment processing is a must and it must suit their needs. Fortunately there are providers who focus on the needs of this ...
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  • Article Marketing Secrets – 5 Simple Tips to Get on Top - by Sean Mize
    Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Sean Mize
    Doing article marketing is relatively easy. All you need to do is write (or buy) articles and distribute them to article directories. But succeeding in this endeavor is quite another thing. Getting on top of this game can be difficult considering the number of people that you’re going up ...
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  • Eating for Profit - How Food Impacts Your Bottom Line - by Anastasia Netri
    Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Anastasia Netri
    I must confess that I was teaching what I'm about to share before I practiced it myself. As they say, "teach what you need to learn"; that was certainly true for me. I'm pleased now to share this with you from a place of real, bonafide experience. What I'm about to tell you has changed my life ...
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  • How to choose best online logo design company - by Alferd Micheal
    Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Alferd Micheal
    Long-term business logo design, and the business sector in the world's most important. Professional team to create a new identity. For this reason, it is clear that the way the logo design business, and it's line of eye care good for business, logos, customers, and hit the cardboard should be ...
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  • Is It Possible To Get Your Construction Company Logos Design For Free? - by Tammy Becker
    Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tammy Becker
    Logos are the best way to augment a company is reputation by using different mediums. It can be used at several different places for the promotion of any company. Today, nobody has a single doubt on the promotional abilities of this small piece of graphical representation. There are so many ...
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