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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- It's Better To Give Than Receive - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Adrian MillerWho wasn’t told as a child that it’s better to give than to receive? At the time, we might of thought that this only referred to birthday and holiday gifts, but this old adage is just as applicable now that we’re adults, especially when it comes to business networking. If you have been to a ...
Views: 1213 - Pay It Forward - Help a Woman Entrepreneur Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Constance DrewRemember the movie, Pay It Forward that was released in 2000 starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joel Osment? It is the story about a young boy who attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives his students an assignment to come up with an idea to do just that. ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Best Practices For Outsourcing IT Server Management - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Jeff ShjarbackIf your small business doesn't have the time, capability or know-how to keep pace with changing technology, outsourcing your IT server management may be an option to explore. Outsourcing this critical business function allows you to have all of your IT needs met without the hassle or expense of ...
Views: 1212(3 votes) - Your USP in 2019: redefining it & Rethinking it - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2019 from Spiros TsaltasRethinking and Redefinig your USP By Spiros Tsaltas This article is a combination two lectures that I gave a few weeks ago: one for the Hult Prize at the U. of Ghana and one at the Sogakope Startup Day (an event co-sponsored by HIREghana). What is a USP? Allow me to start with a ...
Views: 1212 - How To Make Passive Income By Running An Internet Business - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Ewen ChiaIf you are interested to know how to make passive income but have no idea how to do so, you need to read on. Sure, there are many ways to do that, but I believe the most suitable way for an individual to get started without spending too much is by running an internet business. Why do I say so? ...
Views: 1211 - How to Start a Coupon Business - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahCoupon sites are a great to way to make money online. Building a coupon site and managing it is not that tough. But if everything's done in the right way, it can be an excellent source of income within a very short time. There are thousands of coupon sites available on the internet. But ...
Views: 1211 - Let's Raise Money! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dan ThompsonAre you getting the most out of your fundraising efforts? Are you sure? Learn why some people consistently lead mega fundraisers - and others don’t “Let’s Raise Money”, by Jack Atwell reveals nearly two decades worth of nuts and bolts fundraising wisdom. It’s packed full of ...
Views: 1211 - Satrangi capital-The best option to finance your start up - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Anup KiranWhen you have the passion to succeed in business, you need to work with the best. Satrangi is definitely the best especially when it comes to financing the business venture. This is one of the best online fundraising means that enables you to get the best out of the funding. One of the reasons ...
Views: 1211 - Tips for Starting Your Own Business - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Lillian DawnStarting your own business can be very exciting but there are some things for you to consider so that you can achieve a level of success which will help to keep your business going. Here are some tips which you can use to develop your business properly and to make sure that everything is up and ...
Views: 1211 - BUILD YOUR BUSINESS AROUND CUSTOMER LEARNING STYLES - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachHow to Start Any Business From Home Your goal, as a business owner is to provide service and quality products. And, of course, you’re in business to make money and support yourself and your family. Whether you are a hair dresser or toy maker, you are also in business to provide something that ...
Views: 1210(5 votes) - Digital Single Lens Reflex or Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from anu bishtThere are two main categories of digital cameras. Digital single-lens reflex, known as the DSLR and point and shoot digital camera. Both types of digital cameras have an advantage over another. Both types of digital cameras also have disadvantages. Which type you should buy? The answer to this ...
Views: 1210 - Article Writing - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from jossef salmanYou're not too young or too old or too ANYTHING to have a mission. Don't put it off — there's also not reason not to START NOW! If you feel like you can't do enough so you won't do anything, YOU'RE WRONG! As your mission grows, so will you and so will your capabilities to make a ...
Views: 1209 - Eight Methods to Have Fun and Neglect about Work - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Nicky SmartSwitching off from function is some thing numerous of us discover challenging. We want the work-life stability but can discover our minds are nonetheless consumed with ideas of function when we aren't there. Right here are some suggestions to assist you to change off: 1: Function Much ...
Views: 1209 - The Art of Startup: How to Use Modern Technology to Advertise Your Brand - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyAdvertising is the key to letting others know that your startup exists. Without this avenue of communication with the marketplace, it would be near impossible for any startup to get off the ground. Fortunately, today’s advertising options extend into the realm of using technology to help get the ...
Views: 1209 - Tight Budget? Things You Need To Know To Let Your Business' Buck Go Further - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Zahib ZiaweetKnow your Customers With the help of technology it's just that much easier and faster to know your customer. Your customer is voicing their problems, concerns, and ideas without having to be asked or taking boring surveys just to receive a lousy $5 that won't be available for withdrawal till ...
Views: 1209 - 4 Components of Conversion-Focused Blog Posts - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from ling wongIf you are using your blog to support sales and marketing, you can't afford to throw spaghetti on the wall and hope that something will stick. Here are 4 things to cover (not necessarily in one single post :)) for sales- and conversion-focused content: 1. Cultivate Personal and Emotional ...
Views: 1208 - Starting A Business - 3 Criteria To Help You Decide - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Cindy HartmanRecently down-sized, company closing, early retirement, tired of making other people rich. Whatever the scenario, those with an entrepreneur mind-set eventually make the decision to start their own business. Some people are young, while others don’t make the transition until their late 50s or ...
Views: 1208(5 votes) - Top 3 Mistakes When Starting a Resume Business - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Maria HebdaMaking the decision to go into business for yourself can be very exciting and scary at the same time (at least this was how it was for me way back when). The dream of becoming my own boss, setting my own hours, and not having anyone tell me what to do is what sold me on the idea. However, ...
Views: 1208 - Government Grants for Women - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Austin WartyThe federal government offers many grant programs to help people and institutions financially. Government grants for women are just one of the many programs that allow people to receive the financial assistance they need to achieve their goals. Let's discuss why these programs are available and ...
Views: 1207 - How to repair File Associations in Windows 7 - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from arun kumarSometimes you might have faced problem in opening a particular file or any program. You might have clicked on that program but you were unable to view that in the desired file type. This happens when you have chose a wrong type of file to open the program. For example: .txt, .doc, .image are ...
Views: 1207 - The trends in Handbag designs- A big difference in the model from 1960s to the 20th Century - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Jackie OlsenThe fashion and requirements of handbag changed over a period of time. It is totally differently from the ones chosen by the pioneers of hippie styles of 1960's and the today's hip-hop models. The comparison is least possible and it looks like, though both of these contemporaries displayed ...
Views: 1207 - The Triad Secret To Attaining Your Financial Dream - by Turning your financial dream into reality revolves around a secret that too few acknowledge and apply.
What is the secret? Successful entrepreneurs apply a triad of focused activities. The majority of accomplished individuals possess a solid foundation, a defined direction, and a proven ...
Views: 1207 - Marketing Channel Competence - Business Success via ClMarketing Funnel Mastery - Business Success via Clearness - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Albert MeloMarketing Funnel Mastery’s objective as based on Internet marketing expert and originator, Mike Klingler would be to Produce a extremely structured framework setting out Precisely what you’ll provide to create leads… Just how you'll provide it… and just exactly what your ‘prospects’ are aimed to ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - How To Make Money From Your Blog Without the Fluff or Nonsense - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzUnfortunately, in the Western world, everything is good or bad, positive or negative, right or wrong. Despite the capacity, our brains seemed to have limited bandwidth. So we stuff virtually all-incoming information into two little compartments that take up only 10% of the brain. So ...
Views: 1205 - Strategies For Launching Your Online Store - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Ritesh PatilTop Tips to Launch Your Online Store Starting an online business portal is not a big deal nowadays if you have some basic knowledge regarding a website. However, to run it on profits one has to follow some strategies rather than going blindly towards OpenCart development services. If you take ...
Views: 1205 - What Does Age Have To Do With Anything? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Pat MussieuxThere’s an expression that I’ve heard over and over again – “If you didn’t know how old you were, then how old do you think you’d be?” More and more baby boomers are leaving the corporate world and starting their own businesses – only to come up against the mindset that perhaps they are too old ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Article Marketing Techniques - How to Improve Your Page Rank - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Sean MizeEvery internet marketer knows that having an impressive page rank is the ticket to succeed in the online arena. If your website appears on the top search page results each time keywords related to your products are being used by your prospects, you have better chances of getting these people to ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - Entrepreneur or Technician: How Your Business Connects to Your Prospects - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Lana McAraMost of the time when an individual gets an idea of starting a business, they start with an urgency to sell their personal skills and be their own boss. This is the commonly accepted definition of a small business owner. Unfortunately, it’s also the reason so many businesses fail. By ...
Views: 1204(9 votes) - Have you started your business yet? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Karen WardleIs your business idea still just an idea? Is starting your own business something that you would love to do but haven't as yet? Is your idea still 'on the back burner', something that you will allow yourself to pursue 'one day'. Research and planning are paramount to your business success ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - Ouch! There's A Lot More Than Income Taxes - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Sheryl SchuffWhen most small business owners think about taxes, they think about Federal income taxes. But there are several other taxes that you need to know about. Self-employment tax If you've ever worked for someone else, you know that social security and Medicare taxes get deducted from your ...
Views: 1204 - Selecting & Choosing Seeds, and Preparing the Garden - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Jimish ShahEach spring, we all go through the same renewal of spirits from winter and get the urge to plant a crop of something to put on the table or look at on the mantle. Its an annual thing that is sort of like poison oak - scratch it and it gets worse! I've been doing this for most of my life and I ...
Views: 1204 - 10 Legal Mistakes That Can Shut Your Business Down - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Marsha KellyProtect your business and your personal assets by reviewing this top 10 list of legal mistakes made by many entrepreneurs.Starting a business is hard. There are hundreds of issues to consider, and often the legal ramifications of your actions can close your business before it is even open. ...
Views: 1203 - Is Earning More in Less Time A Hype? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Christina WeberIs the chatter about biz moms earning more in less time for real? Or is the promise just all about coaches puffing themselves and their offerings up? The good news is that it’s true, and here’s why: 1) Necessity Mom business owners with profitable businesses place a high priority on family ...
Views: 1202 - Venture captial: Making the right move at the right time - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownVenture capital is a type of equity funding, meaning that an investment is made in a company for the purpose of receiving shares in said company, along with other collateral (usually an insurance policy). Selling shares of one's company also means sharing ownership and ultimate control over the ...
Views: 1202(7 votes) - 9 Things Business Owners Must Know Before Seeking Capital - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonBusiness owners are always seeking ways to improve their business. These improvements can include updating equipment, hiring new staff, developing a better marketing strategy or figuring out how to improve cash flow. When cash is not flowing effectively, a business owner must take any and all ...
Views: 1201 - Tax Software Decisions When Starting Your Own Tax Business - Online Vs Installed - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Joseph RogersBe aware; the attributes discussed in this article are relating to tax software used to prepare individual tax returns for profit, NOT personal use tax software (AKA TurboTax). Online Tax Preparation Software Positives: Online software applications allow your office freedom and mobility in ...
Views: 1201 - Easiest Businesses for Teens to Start This Summer - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Marsha KellySummer vacation is fast approaching for teens and good part-time jobs are hard to find, instead, teens can start their own business, be their own boss and profit. Here is how you can become a teenage entrepreneur easily. Sure there are the old-fashioned ways such as babysitting, washing cars ...
Views: 1200 - Goals, Intentions, and Strategies to ...Get Noticed! - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Jill LublinIdentify your objectives; know precisely what you want to achieve. When you’re clear about your goals, you can explain them to others. If others understand what you need, they will be better able to help. The clearer you are about your goals the more likely you will be to create a plan ...
Views: 1200 - How to Determine if a Home Based Business is Right for You - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Constance DrewYou have recently been laid off from your job of 5 years. You have been emailing cover letters and resumes at a hare's pace, but receiving responses at the speed of a turtle. You begin to think about other options and you remember Cousin Susie who runs who own floral designing business from ...
Views: 1200(4 votes) - Cutting Edge Business Card Printing - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from John MahoneyBusiness card printing is not new in the corporate world. It has been a long-running business with very little advancements through the years. Avery Dennison, however, has just made one innovation that will certainly bring back the hype that once surrounded business card printing. With the ...
Views: 1199 - The Rich History of VoIP Phone Systems - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from david clarksonVoIP phone systems are undoubtedly changing the face of telecommunications worldwide not only for businesses but also the residential telephony. Like any other rising technology it had a humble beginning with minimal success at the start due to some drawbacks and limited resources back then, but ...
Views: 1199 - Give them candy-filled Halloween Koozies - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from harry randhawaMost people think, koozies, also known as the Beer Huggies product, which is used in adults to keep their beer cold. In fact, it is actually insulators, which originally was developed for 12 ounces of beer a year, but it has to fit on the bottles, containers and even wine bottles. They are also ...
Views: 1198 - How To Prepare to Monetize Your Passion and Open Space for New Clients - Olivia Lobell - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from Olivia LobellAre you getting prepared and opening space for new clients? Are you making your “monetize your passion” a top priority? Are you setting yourself up to receive an abundance of more clients, more impact and more income in your business? In this week’s featured article, I’m going to give you my top ...
Views: 1198 - Understanding Purchase Price Allocation when buying and selling a business - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Andrew RogersonOne of the hidden and sometimes very surprising scenarios which buyers and sellers of a business experience, comes when there is a need for both parties to agree on the Purchase Price Allocation. The surprise comes into play as most buyers and sellers have not heard of the Purchase Price ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Live Penny Auctions- the latest trend at Zeekler - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from david purvesIf you are looking for the best Live Penny Auction website then you should visit the Zeekler.com where such auctions have become the teen trend. You can do the bidding for the coolest electronic items, clothes, jewelry and other brand products as well. The Live Penny Auctions websites will ...
Views: 1197 - The Law Of Compensation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Mary Beth HazeldineMany people have trouble asking for money for their services. They are either too eager to work for much less than they are worth, or they are even willing to work for free. Then there are others who have an inflated self-worth and demand more for their services than the value they actually ...
Views: 1197 - 7 Growth Industries to Consider if You’re Starting a Business - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIt goes without saying that starting or buying a business during a recession may not be the smartest thing to do. However, history would suggest you are wrong. Some of our strongest and most successful companies started during a recession. For example, Hewlett Packard started out of a garage ...
Views: 1196 - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant Can Save You Money and Get the Job Done! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyA Human Resources department plays a very important part in all organizations yet it is the first department to be cut when times are tight. So how does a department keep functioning (it is important that it DOES keep functioning) while saving money - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant. A ...
Views: 1196(3 votes) - Faith, Action and Determination Required for Business Growth - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothI talk a lot about building a business around your life. I do so because I think it's so darn important. As women after 50 we have probably raised our children but we may still have aging parents who need our help. As in the title of this article, it certainly does take faith, action and the ...
Views: 1196 - Boosting Your Expertise is a Good Way to Build Clientele - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from David JensenA big part of setting up a home-based business involves marketing your business and building a clientele. Your marketing efforts boil down to either an investment in money or time. When starting out, you are likely on a shoestring budget so a good approach is to devote time learning about ...
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