Dr. Mary Waters is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Business Start-up". You can find complete information on Dr. Mary Waters and her products by visiting Dr. Mary E. Waters.com, WAI Enterprises.
CEOs and BoDs: What is their relationship?
After my previous article on BoDs, I received a few emails/ messages/ comments emails asking that question, so I decide to draft a quick response. I trust this article provides a clarifying answer to this question.
The CEO / Managing Director and ... Views: 1234
Having a job or career that requires you to do something you are passionate about will certainly encourage you to work harder. However, this alone doesn’t offer any guarantee that you will be successful, especially if your plan is to turn your passion into a business. At the end of the day, it ... Views: 1234
by: Geoff Ficke
Seek Out Honest Criticism of Your Business Plan And Learn to Accept and Act on It!
Four decades ago I studied a college course in English Literature. W. Somerset Maugham’s famous novel “Of Human Bondage” was required reading. It was a bit of a slow go, but one line has ... Views: 1234
All business is driven by interpersonal relationships. Whether it’s the helpful, cheerful grocery clerk, the patient, positive customer service representative, or the knowledgeable tech support person who can explain it so you understand it, we are all drawn to the people that give us the most ... Views: 1233
Do you pay yourself or do you work for free?
You may decide to work for free as you start a new business, spending time and energy without any compensation because the revenue is not there yet to support paying you a salary. This is an important consideration of the business, because it ... Views: 1233
Are you worried about not having the desired certificate or degree? Then, say goodbye to all your degree related concerns and start your life with online college degrees that are almost similar to degree at home subprograms meant for homely professionals. Although, one cannot attain the life ... Views: 1232
Sandy is a highly motivated business owner. She comes up with fabulous ways to market her business. While others may be standoffish to merging their marketing efforts with other businesses, Sandy aggressively pursues them.
As an independent beauty consultant, she recently contacted a successful ... Views: 1232
Twitter has taken over the hearts of millions today and if you do not know anything about it, you really want to get on the band wagon and log on to Twitter and learn about it in a matter of minutes. The 140 character message can go a long way and you will be on your way to social networking ... Views: 1232
I was at a cocktail party the other night, and business came up in conversation. I'm passionate about what I do and about entrepreneurship in general, so it's no wonder that in a few minutes a circle of people had formed around me. An alarm went off in my head, as I realized it had degenerated ... Views: 1232
When thinking about a presentation to perspective customers, retailers are always searching for new ideas. As straightforward as this goal is, it could be a challenge that’s hard to manage. Predicting how consumers will react to products offered, even with experience and extensive knowledge ... Views: 1231
Many times, outsourcing is the only financially viable option left in front of an organisation. However, when it comes to choosing the right Outsourcing vendor and signing on the dotted line, not many know just what to look for. Analysing the vendor agreement or the contract is extremely ... Views: 1231
Whether you're a single person, a small business, a photography enthusiast or a corporation, one thing is for certain… you need a printer. Regardless of what you need the printer for, you still need a reliable device that produces high quality printouts.
If you're interested in one of the ... Views: 1230
This is one of several tips for entrepreneurs that I’ve developed, featuring shared experiences and wisdom from my successful career as a global entrepreneur that I outline in an easy to understand tip format with a brief story/snippet from my own experiences as well as a current anecdote about ... Views: 1230
One 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: 1229
How to: Apply for a Business Loan
In the scrutinized world of business loans cost to the applying business owner is heavily weighed on risk. The riskier the loan looks to a lender the less chance an applicant has at getting approved and the cost is higher. Aside from filling out an ... Views: 1229
The Offshore Development Center model is a special approach to procure proficient ability offshore. This prominent plan of action is utilized to convey overseen IT benefits remotely from everywhere throughout the world, lessen the cost of a company's working costs, increment profitability ... Views: 1228
The following list of productivity tools keeps business running and increases performance:
1. Make sure your computer is working. A down computer wastes time. There are companies that service computers via the web 24×7.
2. Skype – make a video call via your computer Great way to connect ... Views: 1228
One of the first things you learn as a business owner is that there's no such thing as "set in stone." Everything's a moving target, and adapting has to be part of the plan-even when it comes to your business plan itself.
In fact, it's a good bet that the product or revenue model you originally ... Views: 1227
In my 7 Practical Steps program for start-ups, I emphasize the importance of capital raising after your business planning process and after you assemble an appropriate support team. You should raise enough capital to take you through a major milestone such as a significant revenue event or a ... Views: 1227
*** WARNING *** If you have an interest in "Online Business", "Home Internet Business", "Network Marketing" or "MLM", then you should read this before you go any further.You will likely have seen many offers to join schemes that promise to make you money if you pay some amount and join them. ... Views: 1227
Business sustainability is something, which no enterprise or organization has a control over. It mostly depends on the future events and trending business scenarios, which mostlyis uncertain. The future has the potentiality of bringing recurring income opportunities in the form of new business ... Views: 1226
Information is a basic requirement for companies and significant. Without adequate information, your company can not maintain their position in this competitive market. It requires information on their fingers to survive and grow in this market to touch. The conversion of data helps companies ... Views: 1225
Dear Donna Financial Advice column #3
By Donna Lee
(I am not a certified financial planner but a financial coach and I cannot offer any investment advice by law.)
3Q—I’d like to start my own business and I’m seeking financing; where can I start?
3A—Businesses fail for many reasons and ... Views: 1225
We live in uncertain times. The continuing war in Iraq and Afghanistan, terrorism, an economy that has been in the doldrums for a couple of years with only faint hints at a possible rebound, continued corporate layoffs and downsizing, etc. Many people in our community have recently been laid ... Views: 1225
Hey guys,
I have gotten into a couple of great time techniques with you. So far we have looked into the power of delegation and have really gotten into the subject of time blocking. With delegation, really you just want to spend your time doing the most valuable things and spend the least ... Views: 1224
Building a successful business on the Internet takes more than simply creating your own information products and offering them for sale at your blog or website. To successfully market your products and services via the Internet you need to create the following:
1. Visibility - People won't be ... Views: 1224
Oh boy, it's so easy to look around at all the businesses out there and mirror, listen to, and follow the advice of how they found their success, isn't it?
It seems simple to chase this or that proven formula to success.
I mean, it worked for that guru, or expert, or multi-millionaire, it ... Views: 1223
Photographs are a key visual element in a company’s promotional content, whether it are on hoardings, posters, print ads, banners, flyers, etc. Advertising techniques have varied throughout the ages, but product photography has been around for quite some time. There are many types of ... Views: 1222
Like all small business owners, you want to get more clients but feel that nothing you do is getting the results you want. Rest assured that you are not alone. I have heard this a lot from clients which is why I have put together what I believe to be the key 7 things that you need to do in ... Views: 1222
When working with entrepreneurs and small business owners I see a drive and passion that is necessary for success. There are eight areas where consistent actions are needed to produce consistent results. As you develop and grow, the actions change because of your accomplishments and your ... Views: 1222
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of hosting companies out there. They come in all price ranges, and with all kinds of bells and whistles. Here are some things you may want to look for in a hosting company, especially if your website is part of your overall marketing plan to sell products or ... Views: 1222
Marketing at its core means writing and speaking powerful words for sound bites, headlines, articles, or social media. No matter what the point of contact, getting into your readers’ mindset is crucial for success. The vast majority of solo business owners naturally write from their own mindset, ... Views: 1222
Everyone starts writing a blog expecting the whole world to beat a path to their door and then after writing a blog or two, they give up because no one reads their well-researched, ‘shed-blood and tears’, posts.
They give it up as a bad job and think blogging is useless to their business ... Views: 1221
Outbound lead generation is a graceful conversation that requires wit and perseverance. Several tips have been written for outbound calling services, and yet still there are mistakes that have been made. Before beginning your B2b sales lead generation, might we suggest, you take a look at the ... Views: 1221
Selecting the appropriate structure for your business is one of the most important decisions that you will make, and will have long-term future implications for your company. When considering which structure is right for your particular business, you must not only consider your current business ... Views: 1221
The first step in starting a business you love is to uncover what your core passions and strongest skills are. One way to do this is to embrace your inner child. Here's how:
Do you remember what you dreamed about when you were just a kid? What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was ... Views: 1221
Do you ever wonder why hundreds of thousands of internet marketers are now spending so much time, effort, and energy in writing articles? Well, it’s because countless of ebusiness owners and affiliate marketers have proven the effectiveness of this internet marketing tool. They’ve realized that ... Views: 1220
Give your business a push to the next level of success. You need to create a new foundation for your business and in order to do that, you will need to analyze yourself. It seems so obvious to find the weaknesses of your business. Where are your problems in the infrastructure? Do you need more ... Views: 1220
369 NICHES ROLLED UP INTO 1 PRODUCT
THE DREAM JOB:WORKING FOR YOURSELF
Most of us want to be financially comfortable to the point where we do not need to worry about where our next paycheck is coming from. Of course, it took more than initiative. We want the ability to say, "Yes" to all ... Views: 1219
Opening and growing a bakery business is a pretty awesome career choice. But don’t let your excitement cause you to push ahead too fast and make amateur mistakes. Follow these five tips for starting your bakery successfully.
Abide by Local Rules and Regulations
Once you’ve decided to start ... Views: 1218
What do horses know of business? Turn’s out quite a bit and this is just the tip of the iceberg!
1. Be present
In each moment, with every client, with every colleague and collaborator, and with all of our business matters. Even your ideas.
Here's me as a child learning future business ... Views: 1218
This November will mark my ten-year anniversary of starting my own human resources consulting business. As I look back on the years, I am amazed at what I accomplished and learned. If you are thinking about starting a business, read on!
I always dreamed about having my own business, talked to ... Views: 1218
by: Geoff Ficke
Having a “Better Mousetrap” Is Not Enough to Propel a New Consumer Product to Success
This past week I reviewed a new Skin Care concept. My Product Development and Consumer Product Marketing Consulting firm reviews hundreds of projects in numerous categories each year. Many ... Views: 1217
Everyone has got a Facebook account these days. It is almost obscene how much time people are spending on Facebook playing Farmville, making friends, looking for dates, printing coupons...you name it! But one group of people of Facebook have been making interesting strides in how they use the ... Views: 1217
Starting a business from home is easy when you learn to use the secret that successful business people have mastered throughout the years. Using the Law of Attraction in your home business catapults your success in many ways.
SUCCESSFUL VISUALIZATION: When starting a business from home, one ... Views: 1217
Building up a positive client relationship is the key to securing a loyal long-term customer base, which is a boon for any kind of business from the sales perspective. Marketing and advertising strategies that have a temporary effect on sales might increase spot sales of a certain product or ... Views: 1214
If you know nothing about how to start an internet business but would really love to do so, then you need to keep reading. What I am about to share with you is information that not many people know about. Actually, some people do know but they do not see the importance of how these points can ... Views: 1214
Humans devise strategies every day. Some can be mundane as how to pass and exam or can be as complicated as how to land on the moon. If there is something to be achieved at the end of a task, then having a strategy for how to execute that task is your best bet for success. As the popular saying ... Views: 1214
Content Marketing Strategy
If you are an entrepreneur you may not even realize what an advantage you have. It is easier and less expensive today to market your business than ever before. It not longer takes thousands of dollars and weeks or even months time to get your message out into the ... Views: 1213