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Views: 2729(1 vote) - What are the 3 Important Steps for an Entrepreneurial Endeavor - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from CBS PlansWhen deciding to go through with a new business venture, there are several factors and a needed in-depth analysis that helps bring the entrepreneur to the decision if their venture is practical and feasible. There are millions of articles, blogs, and resources on the most important steps in ...
Views: 2725(4 votes) - Railway Wheels - Axle and Wheel sets for all Railway Applications - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Neeraj SingalRailway industry has rapidly shown a remarkable progress in the past few years. The products including the railway wheels, wheel sets, railway bogies and railway axle have played an important role in enhancing the overall functioning of the trains. Indian railways share the longest rail ...
Views: 2724(1 vote) - Wholesale MLB jerseys you can't miss them - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Jackie OlsenAs we all know, it has become very popular to have your favorite sports team's logos on jerseys, shirts, jackets, hats or any accessories. People simply love their sports regardless of what else is going on. Just because you want a product with your favorite teams logo on. Wholesale MLB jerseys ...
Views: 2719 - Multiple Funding Streams, Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Phil JohncockLately, many of my clients have expressed interest in creating multiple streams of income. In this post, I plan to write part 1 of a series of Multiple Streams of Income. Here, I share a brief overview of the 5 primary streams of income with which I have had experience and 7 tricks of the ...
Views: 2707(1 vote) - Eight Reasons Why New Products Fail - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Robert (Bob) CannonThe most optimistic success rate I have run across for new product ideas is about 3%. In other words, 97% of product ideas never successfully enter the market. There are lots of reasons for this low level of performance, but there is a consistency around a few common mistakes that routinely ...
Views: 2706 - 4 Methods to Make Money with a Website or Blog in Any Niche Market - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2017 from Zac JohnsonStarting a website or blog on the internet is one of the easiest things you can do today. Thanks to the power of WordPress, now anyone can get started with a blog of their own. All you need is to register a domain name and set up a shared hosting web account and you are ready to go. Best of all ...
Views: 2693 - How to Prepare Form W2 Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Casey YangThe Clock is ticking! As business owner, if you hire people, you need to furnish each employee a completed Form W-2 by Jan 31. You also need file Copy A of all paper Forms W-2 with Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration (SSA) If you are ...
Views: 2621(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Start a Business on Shoestring! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Lyn WilliamsI wish I could say you can start a business with no money, but the truth is you can’t. You’ll need some money, but it doesn’t have to be a lot if you leverage the assets you have. If you plan and budget properly, you can still start your business now. Fortunately, there are a lot of free or ...
Views: 2620(2 votes) - How to Become a Millionaire - Choosing the Right Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamOk, so a million dollars ain’t what it used to be but it’s still a lot of money and so I’m sure many of you are wondering how to become a millionaire by starting or running your own business? Right now millions of business owners are becoming millionaires even if the overall global economy is ...
Views: 2613 - 10 Reasons Businesses for Sale in Dubai Sell Like Hot Cake - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Marina PalDubai is increasingly becoming a global focal point and haven for business. Her economy accommodates both small and big businesses, with regulations that are not unduly restrictive. The amount of capital invested in the city and the enabling environment created and maintained by authorities ...
Views: 2599 - What Investors Want - Five Key Items - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tiffany WrightWhat do Investors want when considering investing in a company? What do these angel investors, venture capitalists, private equity investors and others seek? 1. A strong return on investment. Ranges from 8% (friendly, debt) to 40% -Different types of investors investing at various stages of ...
Views: 2599(5 votes) - How To Become A Professional Investor - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Heather SeitzThe first thing you should do to become a professional investor is to educate yourself in the world of real estate. If you do not know the terminology or financial strategies you could find yourself lost in the middle of a deal you know nothing about. Worse yet, you could lose the money you ...
Views: 2598 - Dante's Simplified: Top 7 Ways for Creating a Catchy Business Name - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Dante WongIf you want to start a new business, you’d definitely want to create a business name that is not only catchy but is also unique from the competition. After all, coming up with a unique and catchy business name will help you outshine the others. Making your business easily memorable will also ...
Views: 2569 - 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: 2565(3 votes) - Most Profitable Businesses Are Started By Visionaries - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from TJ PhilpottMost profitable businesses found online are rooted in the visions of the people who started them. The marketing success of just about any company you find is normally based upon some type of novel idea or approach. Just as important is the level of commitment people bring to making their online ...
Views: 2558(1 vote) - Can You Make It As A Part-Time Solopreneur? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Sue PainterOne of the questions I get asked the most frequently is about being a part time solo professional or entrepreneur. I can tell there is a good bit of frustration, exhaustion, and worry going on about this topic. So I decided to pull together some ways to build a business even if you are ...
Views: 2521(5 votes) - Small Business and Government Grants for Starting a Business - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kevin JeffersVery often the problem for a budding entrepreneur is the capital while initiating a business. Different types of government grants for starting a business, especially small business, are available as a solution for them. In a highly competitive world where the scope of employment is dwindling ...
Views: 2521 - Affiliate Marketing . . . Truth, Untruth and Outright Lies - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from WEE DILTSWhat is Affiliate Marketing? Basically it’s marketing a merchant’s product for a commission. There are so many scams out there; how do you separate the wheat from the chafe? 7 Truths of Affiliate Marketing: 1. Low start up cost; but there are some costs. 2. You don’t need your own ...
Views: 2514(2 votes) - Simple Ideas to Enliven Your PPT Presentations - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonPlain monotonous slides without personality or inundated with text lacks the presenter’s enthusiasm. However, user’s bash PowerPoint for ineffectiveness, but it is still a widely used app. Experienced users employ them tactfully to create interesting and engaging presentations. This article ...
Views: 2511 - How to Spot a Troublemaker During Your Hiring Interview - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Matt HallaranDo you ever catch yourself saying, “Had I known from the very beginning, I would not have….”? Well, for many of us, when hiring or getting new employees, we mostly want to fill the position based on the skills the person has (or claims to have). But three months into the job and we begin to ...
Views: 2509 - The World’s Most Successful Board Game Was Created As A Metaphor for Hard Times - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Successful entrepreneurs are people that always see opportunity in any situation. By nature they are positive and constantly seek innovations that address wants and needs that they identify in their contemporary environment. Currently we are in a dark economic period, and this ...
Views: 2502 - A Brief History of the Ballpoint Pen - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Styla BriteWorking as I do, for a company that provides promotional pens, I tend to take ballpoint pens for granted. It wasn’t until the other day when I came upon a fountain pen that my Mother had used to write letters to my Father during World War II, that I became curious about how the ubiquitous ...
Views: 2484 - Cloud PBX – GSM Gateway Integration - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from david clarksonBeing a custom solution for your business a cloud PBX system can also be integrated with a GSM gateway to enjoy free mobile phone calls within a certain network. All you need is the physical gateway unit and a request to your service provider how to program the unit into the system. First of ...
Views: 2481 - Business 101: Prepare and Print Form 1099 MISC - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Casey YangAs business owner, if you hire contractors, you need to furnish each contractor a completed Form 1099 by Jan 31. You also need file 1099-misc Copy A of all paper Forms 1099 with Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, with the IRS by Feb 28. Are you headache of ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - Penny Auctions: A Profitable Business Model - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Steven MacdonaldThe penny auction business has grown in popularity during the last four years and the reason is due to the fact that the websites are an attractive and profitable business model. As web users spend more time online, e-commerce spending continues to grow. This is reflected in the two following ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - 8 SEO Tips for Marketing Your Setup - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Jane HurstMarketing a startup has changed in recent years, and the changes are going to continue in the coming years. SEO and marketing are more connected to each other than ever, which means that you have to combine your marketing and SEO teams so you can get as much traffic to your website as possible. ...
Views: 2435 - Sell Your Hobby – Now is the Time! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Terrie AndersonAlthough we see the economy slowing down in so many areas, and many of us and our colleagues are unemployed, the best news is that online sales in America are continuing not just to rise, but to reach out for the stars! 2010 is predicted by many sources to see the beginning of a spike of up ...
Views: 2433(3 votes) - “Fortune Is Not on the Side of the Faint-Hearted”: Sophocles, 5th Century B.C. Greek Philosopher - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke What was true when written in Sophocles revered 5th Century B.C. text Phaedra, is ever-more true in the 21st century. Other than the lightning struck few who win a lottery prize, fortune, and success in life is not given easily, and certainly not to the faint hearted. The ...
Views: 2432 - Canadian Government Business Grants for Budding Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kevin JeffersStarting or running a small business in Canada has been made easier and simpler by Canadian Government business grants and loans for the budding entrepreneurs starting or running their small business. Like most of the developed countries, the government of Canada also offers substantial ...
Views: 2421 - How to Start a Tutoring Business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Kasey HammondConfessions of a High Paid Tutor! My name is Kasey Hammond and I am writing to celebrate my success in finding the perfect career for me. If you have been thinking about starting a small business that lends itself to working from home and has little start up costs, you should definitely ...
Views: 2420 - Five Questions to Ask Before Setting Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOAnthony Ricigliano - Business articles and advice by Anthony Ricigliano: So you’re ready to start a business and it’s exciting and daunting at the same time. Here’s a way to handle on whether your goals are reachable and whether you can experience the level of success you desire. Setting your ...
Views: 2391(3 votes) - Starting a Business With Little or No Capital - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Anne AnsonA common myth is that to start a business you need to invest heavily and commit a great deal of capital into the venture. Many people believe that “if they only had enough money” they would establish their own business. Some people save money from their jobs for a long time before they start to ...
Views: 2391 - Cash In Minus Cash Out Does Not Equal Profit - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Sheryl SchuffYou'll pay too much in taxes if you don't understand that cash in minus cash out does NOT equal profit. This is the most important thing you need to know before you start keeping records for your business...cash in minus cash out does not equal profit. It simply equals cash left over. Or, in ...
Views: 2389 - Believe It or Not, Florida Trumps Silicon Valley: Here’s Why - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2016 from Daniel WesleyTraditionally, the “Battle of the Bays” refers to when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the San Francisco 49ers. However, a new “Battle of the Bays” is brewing — the Tampa Bay area is starting to rival San Francisco as a major contender in the tech world. In the past year alone, the ...
Views: 2382 - 7 Reasons Why an Online Business is the PERFECT Business for Introverts - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Donna GunterI recently realized that much of my 1970's childhood upbringing both enhanced my natural tendency toward introversion and prepared me to own a virtual online business. I grew up out in the country, about 10 miles out of town. My friends lived 10 miles from town in other directions (about 20 ...
Views: 2381(4 votes) - The Importance of Focus Groups and Their Alternatives To Consumer Product Marketers and Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Importance of Focus Groups and Their Alternatives To Consumer Product Marketers and Entrepreneurs My Consumer Product Development and Marketing Consulting firm offers a variety of services to clients. One that we frequently utilize, and is often misunderstood is the ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - Plan To Start A Recruitment Agency - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Richard NavinStarting a recruitment agency is a big decision and as with starting any business, is one that should not be taken lightly. A recruitment agency can be relatively cheap and easy to start in comparison to many other businesses, however going in unprepared will inevitably lead to ...
Views: 2364 - Growing Your Church in Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Greg BakerEvery church wants to grow and reach the community. But all outreach programs and ministries cost money. The key is to develop outreach ministries that are self-supporting and self-sustaining. Our church started one that has been incredibly effective, costs us nothing except time, and even makes ...
Views: 2362 - Restaurant Interior Design Ideas and Gallery - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to restaurant interior design ideas, you know how having or lack of having a great theme for your restaurant can affect your business very much. It simply boils down to the fact that the environment we are in while eating, affects our mood and even our impression on the taste of ...
Views: 2357 - Utilising business loans to start a new business - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2015 from Niall MckenzieHas your application for traditional business loans been turned down? Well, do not lose hope because there are still sure-fire ways on how to get a business loan. Do not put those hopes of starting or expanding business ventures on a back burner yet because there are commercial banks and lending ...
Views: 2355 - How to Design the Perfect Business Card - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Laura MonzoA business card is your printed handshake for potential clients and customers. It is the ultimate networking tool and a form of miniature advertising for your business. A business card is how you are remembered, how you are contacted and how you appear to the business world. Creating the perfect ...
Views: 2353(7 votes) - Blueprint Your Business By Creating An Operations Manual - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroCan Your Business Run Without You? What would happen to your business if you became ill for an extended period of time? Could someone else man the shop for you easily? Would you be more relaxed on vacation (or at the very least, take a vacation!) if you knew that the business could be ...
Views: 2352(2 votes) - Definition: Start-up Capital - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioBusiness Loans & Other Sources of Raising Capital Capital is the most important resource of any business. After all, the very objective of carrying out a business is to make money. You need money at every point of time in a business. From purchasing raw materials and paying wages to purchasing ...
Views: 2342 - How to start a small business: we round up some inspiring stories of entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Lucjan ZaborowskiAs the UK’s largest provider of business insurance, here at Simply Business we’re lucky enough to hear lots of inspiring small business stories. We decided to make the most of this, and to share some of these stories with a wider audience. To do so, we invited our community of over 220,000 ...
Views: 2333 - Entrepreneurial Tools to Build a New World Order - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMuhammad Nasrullah, founder of Pringit.com, takes obstacles in his stride. In every challenge, there is an opportunity for the entrepreneur to capitalize upon and take advantage of. Q: How do market conditions affect the entrepreneur? A: The economic environment has a key impact on ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - The Magic Of Thinking Big For Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jason CleggWhy Thinking Big Matters Jason Clegg This past weekend I read a book that has already begun to shape my thinking significantly – The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz. I actually came across this over a year ago in the “recommended reading” list inside Tim Ferriss’ popular Four Hour ...
Views: 2322 - Outsourcing - Current and Future Trends - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Abilene JonesOutsourcing is now an essential part of any business enterprise that wishes to acquire a cutting edge over its competitors and double its profits while reducing costs dramatically. It may have begun as an experiment but it quickly became a popular trend, so much so that today, outsourcing has ...
Views: 2310 - The Benefits of Branding - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalBuilding your company a good reputation and a powerful brand is one of the most important investments you can make. Here’s 5 reasons why: Develops Loyal Customers: When you build a brand that customers know and love, they become not only customers for life, but are likely to spread a good ...
Views: 2309(4 votes) - Ten Tips on How to Start a Concierge Business - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. Giovanni1. Do a business plan. It really doesn't matter how short or long it is, nor does it have to be fancy with colored charts. However, you really should do one so that you know where you are going, what you are doing and how you're going to get there. 2. Get some business liability insurance! ...
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