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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- Learn How To Make Suds Of Money Working From Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Carla and Angela AnnerinoThe thought of working from home is truly a desire held by many. A high percentage of men and women of all ages are seeking home-based jobs. Some would love to work full-time from home, while others are interested in working part-time. Working from home will allow you to spend more time with ...
Views: 2285 - Low Cost Internet Business Ideas for You to Work at Home - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Dang VuAre you finding internet business ideas in order for you to start a business via Internet and work at home? Yes? So, this is a good sign for both you and your family because you are not looking for idea to start another boring job but idea to start a business. Below are some internet business ...
Views: 2283(1 vote) - Party Plan - How to move from Housewife and Mother to Business Woman - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Sarah ShortParty plan as a vehicle to become a Business Woman is an option that many women contemplate at some stage in their lives. When our youngest child has started nursery or school, we mothers find ourselves left with a dilemma: Do we return to work part time, with all its limitations, or do we ...
Views: 2275(2 votes) - Ten Smartest Tips to a Successful Life - Words to Live By - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachIt used to be that we were raised knowing right from wrong, values from a self-will run riot and how to grow up to be successful in business and in life. If we believe much of the news, it would seem that too many have lost their way and forgot what it takes to be successful. These top 10 ...
Views: 2253(2 votes) - Effective Strategies for Telemarketing - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Belinda SummersGood telemarketing is a matter of reaching the right audience at the right time with the right message. Today's business environment demands a systematic approach to succeed. Despite a variety of challenges, telemarketing continues to be one of the most effective tools for a business that is ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - 29 Ways to Make Money Online for Free - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jinger JarrettAlthough there are about as many ways to make money online as there are people, I honestly believe that there are really only four: your own products, someone else's, MLM, and services. You combine these products with various marketing techniques, and you have a business. Below are some of the ...
Views: 2239 - Plagiarising Content is Not Ethical - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopYou found it on the internet to it’s free to take and use right? Wrong. Just because you see something on the web doesn't mean you can grab it and pass it off as your own. Recently I was alerted to the fact that someone had taken an article of mine, changed 'VA' wherever it appeared to their ...
Views: 2229(3 votes) - The Pros And Cons Of Meeting Clients And Prospective Clients Outside Of Your Office – Does It Really Build Business? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from William SimmonsA lot of small business owners and therapists often query the viability of leaving their work places and getting out and about to meet with their clients and customers. This is understandable as it is often a mistaken belief that if you are not at work you are not actually working. However, in ...
Views: 2229 - Your EFT Practitioner Personality For More Clients - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaWhat is especially challenging being an EFT Practitioner is that EFT is not mainstream, and therefore not widely known or searched as yet. For example, the mainstream online business directories does not have a section for EFT Practitioner. So you need to know and sell to your market even more ...
Views: 2226 - Eric Hoffer: The Obstacles We Face Daily Present Our Greatest Opportunities - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke As a young, struggling college student in the 1960’s I became entranced with the life, philosophy and writings of the great American thinker Eric Hoffer. Hoffer’s life story was almost mystical, his thinking so lucid and the concepts he presented were so fresh that I could not ...
Views: 2221(2 votes) - Five Strategies for Starting a Business Before You Quit Your Corporate Job - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Sherri GarrityMany new businesses are started on the side by people who dream of being their own bosses. There are pluses to working for someone else while you develop your dream business. You have a guaranteed paycheck, a predictable routine, and risk-free time outside of work hours to do a little research, ...
Views: 2221(1 vote) - Top Five Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Leah GrantTurn on the TV and all you’ll hear is how the stock market still hasn’t fully recovered and how unemployment is still rising, so you might think I’m out of my mind to suggest that now is the perfect time to start a business. But I stand by my statement. If we look at history, more millionaires ...
Views: 2218(3 votes) - Top Five Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Leah GrantTurn on the TV and all you’ll hear is how the stock market still hasn’t fully recovered and how unemployment is still rising, so you might think I’m out of my mind to suggest that now is the perfect time to start a business. But I stand by my statement. If we look at history, more millionaires ...
Views: 2218(3 votes) - Adopt a Pre-Sell Strategy to Drive Interest in Your Project Before Seeking to Attract Investment Funding - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Adopt a Pre-Sell Strategy to Drive Interest in Your Project Before Seeking to Attract Investment Funding Recently I met with a prospective client who presented my Consumer Product Marketing and Branding Consulting firm with an overview of his project, its development ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - Do You Make These Mistakes in Marketing Your Coaching Business? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Bayo AOFact: If you don't market your coaching services it doesn't matter how good you feel you are ... you won't have any business. That may come across as being pretty obvious but I'm constantly amazed at how many coaches think that the world is going to beat a path to their door simply becase they ...
Views: 2214 - Affiliate Marketing Research Done Right - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jim BatuyongIt’s no secret that most of us would love to be able to quit our jobs and go into business for ourselves. I’m pretty sure if you are reading this article you are one of those people who have decided to test the waters and see what this Affiliate Marketing thing is people are always talking ...
Views: 2206(1 vote) - Entrepreneurial Success: 10 Keys by Muhammad Nasrullah - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEntrepreneurial Enterprise As an employee at Ericsson Muhammad Nasrullah was creating massive telecom networks but he felt there weren't enough services, so he left and “came up with a mobile social network which would be a gateway into other services.” He became an entrepreneur and one of his ...
Views: 2205 - Some important things to consider before implementing free salon software - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from hk KumarA salon software program can offer a number of advantages to your business and help you gain more success as your business grows. Salon management software program is considered to be a technological advancement that can help a beauty salon to function more efficiently. For instance appointment ...
Views: 2196(1 vote) - How Flat Plate Heat Exchanger Works in Radiant Floor Heating Systems - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from brazetek brazetekEnergy efficiency is on the minds of many people in today’s society. The rising costs of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, cause concern. Therefore, many look for ways to be more efficient and Earth friendly. Several manufacturers have researched how to increase efficiency. This involves ...
Views: 2190 - 7 Conventional Local SEO Tips for Your Small Business - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Megha ParikhWe all know that to make any businesses place in search engine, one has to effectively tune-in with the SEO tips designed by Google. And moreover, if you want to establish your business locally, then these conventional local SEO tips will help you in getting the firm grip in the digital market. ...
Views: 2178 - Small Business Start Up Checklist: 5 Crucial Steps When Starting A Business - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Michael LeeEvery new business needs a small business start up checklist. This list will not only keep your business running smoothly, it will also help you have more organization in your company. As an entrepreneur, you might want to do things your way, but it can’t hurt to learn a thing or two from ...
Views: 2176 - A Strong Sales Model Underlies Every Assumption In a Business Plan - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Geoff FickeOne of the most difficult tasks a new prospective entrepreneur faces is the construction of a Sales Model. Many books devoted to instruction for writing a business plan devote little or no attention to this vital exercise. The knowledge needed to assemble a quantified, qualified and clearly ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - 9 Strategies for Effectively Transitioning From Day Job to Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Jean L. SerioIt’s hard, once the entrepreneurial bug has bitten you, to continue working at a day job. Especially one that’s an unchallenging and go-nowhere scenario. Before you tell your boss to take a hike, here’s 9 valuable strategies to help make the transition to entrepreneur easier. ...
Views: 2165 - Book Review: StartupNation : America's Leading Entrepreneurial Experts Reveal the Secrets to Building a Blockbuster Business - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Start-Up. A Business Start-up is a relatively new company, project or business venture with a limited operating history. Dr. Mary Waters is the Official Guide to Business Start-Up. StartupNation: America's Leading ...
Views: 2163 - Documents Required for Starting Your Restaurant Business - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Robin ClarkWhile starting your new restaurant venture, it is important for you to compile all the important documents. Documentation is required for getting the proper federal and state permits and identification numbers, and licenses. These are a fundamental part of the process that will help you prevent ...
Views: 2157 - Baby Boomer Women: Is There a Business in Your Future? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Donna Marie ThompsonBaby Boomer women are starting businesses in record numbers. There are three main reasons: flexible lifestyle, income, and personal passion. Many baby boomer women want to take these businesses into their retirement - early or otherwise. Women over 50 are looking for a personal and professional ...
Views: 2156(2 votes) - A Good Quality Leather Shoulder Bag Is A Cherished Collection Of All Outgoing People - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Harry CarlinA good quality leather shoulder bag can be of use in many occasions. For the socialites these bags are a valuable asset. The more sophisticated quality can be used in social circles the more respect it augurs. Therefore the demand for a good quality leather shoulder bag has always remained ...
Views: 2136 - A Simple Formula For Alternative and Complementary Health Work - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Suzanne Zacharia"I earn my living honestly" and "Devote yourself to your work" are two interpretations of the Reiki Principles gifted to us by Mikao Usui. I took them literally and lived as an energy practitioner since. So, how do you do it? How can you use your complementary or alternative health skills to ...
Views: 2128 - 10 Unique Advantages Of Subscribing To Online Ebusiness Newsletters. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Curt GrahamIf you believe you can find any other source that comes anywhere near matching the value and credibility of these creative distributors of cutting edge ebusiness information, I would like to know what it is. Ignoring online Internet business email newsletters thinking they exist only as ...
Views: 2108 - Instant Approval of Your High Risk Merchant Account - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kevin ResinkIn the world of online credit card processing, it is a miracle to get an instant high risk merchant account. This would serve as a protection of merchant from incurring expenses that is involved if you are running a high risk business. High risk business could range from high volume, adult ...
Views: 2101(2 votes) - Are You Ready to Outsource? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Alleli AspiliWho doesn’t know about the idea of outsourcing? Well, to at least serve those who are new to the business world, outsourcing is the contracting out of a business process to a third-party. It includes both foreign and domestic contracting and is sometimes led to offshoring or relocating a ...
Views: 2098 - Make Money With a Green Energy Company That Exceeds Federal Renewable Standards - 4 Key Components - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Otis Brown, Jr.,As the green movement gains momentum, nothing compliments it more than energy deregulation. Energy deregulation in and of itself, requires local utility companies that have, for decades, monopolized the supply of gas and electricity to residential and commercial customers, to allow smaller ...
Views: 2096 - TOP 12 BEST POP UNDER ADVERTISING NETWORK (POPUP AD NETWORKS) - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from article bar barPopAds And Pop Under Ads Networks is simply the best paying advertising network, popunder ad network, Best Pop-Under Ad Networks which you can use either as an advertiser or even as a publisher. Start Earning or Advertising on these Pop-up networks. They can be used for attracting web ...
Views: 2096 - Why Should You Hire a Freelance Graphic Designer? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Terrance GutmannUsing professional design work improves business performance in a number of ways, and can also bring lots of benefits if used consistently and appropriately across a business. From increasing sales and improving market position to creating a stronger brand and identity, and even greater customer ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - 3 Primary Types of Ownership in Business - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from marion belgaOne of the first and most delicate questions which anyone starting a business must ask himself is: which is the best form of ownership for me to use? Each of the several legal forms of business ownership has its peculiarities and, because of this, the future of an undertaking may very well ...
Views: 2091 - Definition: Venture Capital Funding - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioVenture capital is a type of private equity capital typically provided by professional, outside investors to new, growth businesses. Venture capital investments are generally made as cash in exchange for shares in the invested company. A venture capitalist (VC) is a person who makes such ...
Views: 2079(2 votes) - The Versatility Of Internet Business - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Dan CavalliYour internet business can easily become your livelihood. If you work your business properly it can make you more than enough to live off of and reduce a lot of the stress you would feel working a typical nine to five job. The versatility of internet business is one of its greatest benefits ...
Views: 2069 - 8 Lessons Learned From Starting a Tutoring Business - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Christie VanArragon1. Write a business plan Writing a business plan is an important step when considering starting a tutoring business. Your business plan will help you think about what needs to be completed at various stages and will help you focus your time and energy on the essential steps of building a ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - 7 Keys of High Tech Start-up Success - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieFounder and CTO of Pringit.com, Muhammad Nasrullah shares how he has kept his high tech start-up afloat and booming. Good ideas might seem to be the most challenging aspect of start-up success but getting it up and running and revving up to booming depends on attracting and building up the right ...
Views: 2062 - Buy wholesale pandora jewellery of excellent quality in various designs - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Jackie OlsenWomen are very fond of jewellery. It adds to beauty of women. Thus it plays a special importance for them. Items of jewellery are generally made up of gold, platinum, silver, etc. Some of the jewelry is even made up of beads similar to that of pandora jewelry. Maker of this jewelry is popularly ...
Views: 2057 - Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets, Copyrights and Trademarks - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserMany professionals have a lot of questions about protecting their materials and name. What they are concerned with is what we call 'intellectual property'. Intellectual property can represent 70% of a company's value, so it is important to not only understand it, but to also understand how best ...
Views: 2056(1 vote) - Hong Kong's Largest Jewelry Manufacturing Base - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from lpearl jewelryHong Kong's jewelry is famous in the world. Each year, many jewelry shows are held in HK. Guangzhou City in South China become Hong Kong's largest jewelry manufacturing base in the mainland as many Hong Kong jewelry makers have moved to the area in an effort to find low cost and skillful ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Laundry Service Business - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Denny FarhanWashing clothes is a kind of daily activities. But for some people who have a full time in doing the job or activity, washing clothes becomes unnecessary. This can be a business opportunity to open a laundry service. The development of the time, technology, needs in urban area makes some people ...
Views: 2051 - The Three Most Popular Outsourcing Models - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Abilene JonesOutsourcing has its genesis in the Industrial Revolution that rocked Europe between 1750 and 1900. By the 20th century, the changing global political and economical climate, coupled with the Information Technology boom, had given further impetus to outsourcing, making it one of the crucial ...
Views: 2047 - The Famous “Sun Tzu’s - Art Of War” Interpreted For Business - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from jason armstrong– applying Budo lessons to your martial arts Business The most famous text on Budo strategy is Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” which was written in China 2,500 years ago. Today it is still considered the most complete text of strategy, partnering and success. It is therefore commonly employed by top ...
Views: 2043(3 votes) - The Famous “Sun Tzu’s - Art Of War” Interpreted For Business - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from jason armstrong– applying Budo lessons to your martial arts Business The most famous text on Budo strategy is Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” which was written in China 2,500 years ago. Today it is still considered the most complete text of strategy, partnering and success. It is therefore commonly employed by top ...
Views: 2043(3 votes) - Five Most Profitable Home-Based Business Ideas with Small Capital - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from James HarnsbergerPeople usually think that starting up some profitable home business is an unrealistic move. It would require a lot of time, effort, and money to even start from scratch. Starting up from scratch is a gamble. You wouldn't really know if it's going to work or not. It’s not surprising why most ...
Views: 2042 - What Makes the Philippines the Number 1 Outsourcing Hub in Asia - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Matt HallaranNamed Offshoring Destination of the Year 2008, the Philippines thrives in Business Process Outsourcing, fondly known as BPO. Catering to small and medium enterprises, Sidekiiks offers Canada the best solutions in efficiency, revenue gain, and customer preference as we manage their IT related ...
Views: 2030 - Is Time Theft Impacting Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2017 from Adora CollinsTime theft is when employees "cheat" the time tracking system the business uses for payroll and productivity metrics. Some examples of time theft include: Rounding time Timesheet Fraud Buddy punching Late starts Early finishes Long breaks Unauthorized overtime And other personal ...
Views: 2029 - Do You Have Paralysis by Analysis Symptoms? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Zack MillerSit back and let’s take a walk back in history. Let’s examine some of our history’s greatest scientists, inventors and manufacturers. What type of men were they? Were they the type of people to just dabble in their work? Did they sit around and plan to plan their plan’s of attack? No, for if ...
Views: 2027 - The 7 mistakes people make that kill their business - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Chantal CookeAs a business starts to grow, it’s crucial that your actions don’t strangle it in its infancy. By avoiding the mistakes that so many business owners make you have a far greater chance of succeeding beyond the first 2 years. Chantal Cooke from PASSION for the PLANET interviewed Hilary ...
Views: 2023 - How To Effectively Run Your Home Based Business - Part 2 - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from David AlichIn the last post, I touched on some of the ways you can get the word out about your home based business. Continuing to do those things on a regular basis will definitely be effective and you will have a successful home base business. In this post, I want to cover some of the day to day ...
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