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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: 1198 - Looking For Business Experts? Protect Yourself While Getting The Best Advice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from David ChandlerExpert business advice costs real money, and when you’re looking for a reliable source of business development tips, you want to know that it’s going to pay off in the long run. When you’re dealing with an unknown business expert, how can you be sure? Anyone can call themselves ...
Views: 616 - Why Businesses Fail Without Accounting Finance Help - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Joe CoffeeTo succeed in the business world is tough and especially if you are not too familiar with the different strategies which are needed to make a business successful. Accounting finance, bookkeeping, promotion, marketing, production and manufacturing are some of the strategies that you need to ...
Views: 1489 - Multiple Streams Of Income, Part II - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Phil JohncockHOW TO START UP AND GROW A BUSINESS ONLINE In this article, you will learn: • 4 facts why this topic is important • Top 3 mistakes to avoid in growing your business online • Top 3 new skills you need to grow your online business • Top 3 steps to creating multiple streams of income • 2 support ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - Market Yourself With No Money - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Brenda NixonWhether a butcher, baker, or candlestick maker, you must promote your business; it’s your survival. We’ve heard, "It takes money to make money," but how do you market a product or service with no cash? If you’re starting a small or home-based business, try these tips: Use your Voice. Announce ...
Views: 1880 - Cosmetology Schools Online - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Bill SlaterThere's lots of cosmetology schools online for you to correspond with before you have to decide about your career. And for some general knowledge this trade is expected to grow through 2014, as a lot more people care about their personal appearance. Cosmetology is the study of beauty treatment, ...
Views: 1250 - Business Plan Blunders - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from John JacksonBusiness plans are like a compass—they point the way for the company and explain the business to the investor. Yet, business plans can tell the wrong story and may even kill the deal with the investor. Here are some examples of business plan blunders to avoid: • Lousy Writing: ...
Views: 893 - An Overview Of Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Wong MichaelEarning your massive income and financial free lifestyle from online marketing is a process. You will go through a few stages before you can earn money while you are sleeping. Learning stage Like it or not, you need to begin by learning internet marketing. You are like a blank paper when you ...
Views: 617 - Are You Making These Internet Marketing Mistakes? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Wong MichaelA lot of internet marketing newbie started their online business by joining affiliate programs. If you are one of them, you need to know if you are making these mistakes. Let's say you already have the perfect affiliate program that matches your interests and skills and the merchant even ...
Views: 649 - Internet Marketing Secrets Revealed – 4 Forgotten Ways To Increase Your Internet Marketing Sales - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Wong MichaelOver the last few decades, more and more people have discovered the potential of earning a living through internet marketing. If you are one of them, you can increase what you are earning now by applying these 5 forgotten ways: 1. Create quality website If you are serious about making money ...
Views: 637 - Tips On Requesting A Nonprofit Grant - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Louis FCS WrightThere are specific forms of information that should be included in any grant proposal sent to nonprofit donors. To start, you need a convincing cover letter. This is the introduction to your proposal, and lets nonprofit donors that engage in frequent corporate philanthropy know the exact purpose ...
Views: 889 - Internet Money : How To Begin Making Money On The Internet - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Stavros GeorgiadisInternet money. Since the beginning of the internet most marketers realized that internet is business and business means money. So Internet is both business and money. Today with the vast expansion of internet worldwide we have a combination of business, marketing and money in a platform without ...
Views: 988 - Pop Up Displays: Features To Look For - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Mike SmithPop up displays are the most popular type of portable trade show displays for smaller booths at exhibits. Here are a few features to look for in a pop up display. Hubs and Struts: These form the structure of your pop up display. Strength here dictates the amount of force needed to cause a bend ...
Views: 864 - Free And Cheap Web Hosting Options For The Thrifty At Heart - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Joseph NyamacheThe internet offers some great deals when it comes to web space and web hosting. However, you do need to search for the best available offers. You should also take into consideration the length of time that a provider has been in business. It is simple to find free web space on the Internet. ...
Views: 980 - Ebook Topic Ideas! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Gauri PawarseptComing up with a topic for your Ebook might seem like a challenge to you. Do not worry; there are more than enough topics for you to write about. You just have to choose a topic you know about. Here are some topic ideas for Ebooks. Parenting Anyone with kids has had a question at one time or ...
Views: 1530 - Tips For Buying Salon Furniture - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Mike SmithWhen it comes to buying hair salon furniture, you should first consider exactly what services you are going to provide. Starting this business alone needs bravery, commitment and planning but the reward is well worth the effort. This business is growing in the field of salon equipment and has a ...
Views: 871 - An Overview About Web Design - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Alberd CruzA good web design is the key requirement for the success of any web site. It is very important that the users understand an overview about the basics of a good web design. Some of the areas in which it is important to understand the overview of the web design are the areas of graphics, layout, ...
Views: 690 - Inkjets And 3D Next Big Hits In Printing - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from John MahoneyPrinting industry these days is going through path breaking changes that will decide the quality of print and service in long run. Many aspects are important for people concerned with printing sector needs to be aware of. Stiff Competition for Small Players Many big companies have established ...
Views: 822 - Predictions By Experts About Fleet Management - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from John MahoneyMajor trends in the fleet management segment are bringing drastic changes that will decide the future of fleet transport system. In next three immense changes in course is predicted by the experts. Read more..... Steep Rise in the Fuel Costs Presently world over prices of the fuel are seeing ...
Views: 807 - Accounting Business Outsource Process - For Better Accounts Keeping - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from michelle.mbarkley@gmail.com michelle.mbarkley@gmail.comThe process of accounting is taken to be a great profile in nature as there are a large number of complexities involved. Accounting includes a vast array of jobs such as competitive work effectiveness, ideal time management, financial resources and recruitment. These important tasks demand the ...
Views: 768 - Small Business Marketing: A Secret To Growing Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Allison BabbYour vision for your business is strong. You know what you want to do and you know how you want to do it. Not only that, it's working. You are successful in finding customers. You juggle many hats. You are the manager, administrator, appointment booker, accountant, filing clerk, marketer, ...
Views: 764 - Small Business Owners - Five Sure Ways To Boost Your Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Lalitha BrahmaCreativity is generally associated with artists, painters and writers. However, to run a productive and profitable business, a business owner must be creative. First, as a business owner you must acknowledge your decision to operate your own business as a bold and creative step. However during ...
Views: 965 - 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: 2694(1 vote) - You Win With a Business Plan - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Dan BoudreauNo matter how small your business idea, a business plan can help you build the confidence you need to get to opening day. Business planning is not just for large or high-growth ventures, and it really shouldn’t be put off until you need to borrow money. As healthy as the planning is, ...
Views: 1036 - How Do You Choose The Website Hosting Deals That Will Work Best For You? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Cherie AngThere are a lot of reasons why people need website hosting when they are online. It could be because they have a business or it could be because they want a website for personal reasons. No matter what your reasons are for wanting or needing a website, before you get one you first have to find ...
Views: 658 - Do People Search With People Directory Websites - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Gilbert AndersonThese days, all it takes is a few mouse clicks and a few key strokes to get some comprehensive results for a people search. This is all because most people simply prefer going online now and accessing people directory resources to find out some details about any person living in the country. ...
Views: 840 - *** How to Start a Mail Order Business 1 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Dr. Mary WatersA mail order home-based business offers attractive benefits because most of the work is done without leaving the home. In this process, the orders and payments arrive in the mail, you fill the orders and send the merchandise to the customers. Success in this business comes by targeting the ...
Views: 7926 - *** How to Start a Quilting Business 2 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Dr. Mary WatersAll you need to start a quilting business is the quilting supply necessities and your personal business cards to get the word out about the products. Start by selling to family and friends then expand the business to outside sources. The quilts can be designed to fit any size bed from standard ...
Views: 7576(1 vote) - *** How to Start a Quilting Business 1 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Dr. Mary WatersDo you have a lot of scrap fabric around the house, if so, why not use it to make quilts? Many people start this business as a gift-giving hobby for friends and family members. According to the National Quilting Association, Inc. (NQA), about 12.2% of all households participate in ...
Views: 8434 - Setting Up A Home Networking System - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Joseph NyamacheSince Microsoft released Windows for Workgroups, networking has become quite easy and very commonplace for most home computer users. Everything that is needed to set up a home network is built right into the computer’s operating system which was installed in the machine. All you have to do is ...
Views: 895 - Total Steel Building Project Services - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from May JaneSteel building project services offers innovative buildings and utilizes a nationwide network of independent dealers providing local expertise for your area. Also steel buildings offer the finest premium quality, prefabricated steel building that are customized to meet even the toughest of ...
Views: 858 - Top 7 Tips For Solicitors Bookkeeping - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Lisa NewtonSolicitors’ accounts can be a minefield. Solicitors have enough on their plate without the additional stress of trying to remember and apply all the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARS) that exist, and so for this task, they may well rely on their Legal Cashiers. In this article, we attempt to ...
Views: 877 - Have You Ever Tried To Hire A 'Good' Book Keeper? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Lisa NewtonI've heard it said many times, 'oh you just can't get the staff these days'... well, actually, yes you can - I don't know where you've been looking, but there are some exceptional people out there! I've found that people who are looking for someone for their finance department often only ever ...
Views: 760 - Is A Federal Grant The Answer To Your Small Business Need? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardSo, you're considering going for a Federal Grant. What can you do with Federal Grant Money? For the most part, federal grants are given to organizations and non-profit organizations to achieve specific societal and social aims. This doesn't preclude them being used for business, but the ...
Views: 949(2 votes) - Small Business Owners - Watch And Become Aware Of Three Daily Activities That Boost Your Energy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Lalitha BrahmaWhen I ask business owners how their business is doing, I get one of these answers: Business is going on well but I get too tired at the end of the day. My health is not in good shape and I am unable to devote much time to do my business. Do you fall in one of this category? If yes, then you ...
Views: 1145 - Web 2.0 Design Here To Stay - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from John MahoneyWeb 2.0 seems to be a popular buzz phrase this year. It has been given countless definitions. Web 2.0 has been defined as the Internet of a new age, where web designs are very dynamic. It has been considered technology whose design elements is focused on ease of use and enhances connectivity and ...
Views: 818 - How To Prepare Yourself For A Book Signing Session - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Mandeepp SinghhAn author signs a copy of his book as a part of the book promotion termed as 'book signing'. Book signing has become a major event as it gives the buyer an opportunity to meet the author. All the best selling authors understand the importance of this event and make the best of book signing. If ...
Views: 864 - 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: 1185 - The Quest Of Knowledge The Written And Spoken Word - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Mandeepp SinghhWell into the 16th century, people in a quest for knowledge approached scholars who, in turn, consulted musty, hand-written tomes in search of answers. Gutenberg's press cut out these middlemen. The curious now obtained direct access to the accumulated wisdom of millennia in the form of printed, ...
Views: 900 - Web Hosting Provider – Five Factors To Consider - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Joseph NyamacheChoosing a web hosting provider is like oxygen: you never give it a second thought until you suddenly don't have any. It seems like it should be such a simple thing but what makes it so tricky is that there are so many of web hosting provider to choose from that it ends up becoming confusing a ...
Views: 862 - 7 Step Plan For Internet Success When Starting From Scratch - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Virgil StanphillHere's what I'd do, in order, if I wanted to start an internet business, and I was starting out completely from scratch. I would: 1. Focus like a laser beam on ONE niche at a time - and not advance to another until I was either successful in that niche, or, learned enough about it to know ...
Views: 868 - How to Start a Pet Sitting Business - The Easy First 8 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Lee Anne EmigDo you love animals? Are you dreaming of a business you can run the way you choose? Pet Sitting may be the answer you’re looking for. As with any business, the first step to being successful is laying the proper groundwork. It takes much more than having a good idea or having a passion ...
Views: 1000 - Entrepreneur Franchise Opportunity But .. - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Mark RatheramCongratulations for being one of the people who have realized what it would really take to succeed in this world. What does this mean? Well, you are one of the people who have realized the fact that entrepreneurship is the true answer to success. Most people nowadays think that the only way ...
Views: 690 - Come Back From A Layoff Through Non-Traditional Income - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Jeffrey BruceIt is possible to realize the goal of earning non-traditional income through the formation of a personal enterprise. There are now more options than ever before regarding how we can earn our livelihood. Employment Security is on the minds of many these days. Are we currently trying to weather ...
Views: 719 - Elder Care Business In 2008- Opening And Marketing Your Dream - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Valerie VanBoovenI'd be a rich person if I had a nickel for everyone out there who has decided to open a new in-home care agency, open a professional geriatric care management practice, or start some sort of elder care business. (I get a call or email about this at least 3 times per week consistently!) What I ...
Views: 1380 - Freedom Rocks- Change your Financial Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Jason batistaMillions of people around the world only dream of becoming financially independent. And, it is estimated that 40 million Americans alone are spending more money each year than they are making, creating a challenging financial picture. And, the gap between the wealthy and the middle class is ...
Views: 692 - Setting a Home Network System - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Joseph NyamacheA Home network system come in two basic types. These are cabled (or wired) or wireless. Whichever type home network system you opt for, you basically find out that they both will have some of the same types of equipment, although the specifics will differ between the two. For any two parts of ...
Views: 831 - Logo Design: Make A Bold Statement - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from John MahoneyYour company logo is the most important visual associative tool in the minds of your customers; your company’s primary brand image focuses on a single point, which is your organisation’s logo. An attractive logo design proves to be an asset for the entire organization. The main ...
Views: 1123 - Promotional Stand As A Medium Of Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from John MahoneyPromotional tools form the most critical mediums of marketing and advertisement of a company’s product or service. Banners, posters, leaflets, flyers, promotional cards, etc, are tried and tested methods of getting your company’s brand message and image across to the mass audience. ...
Views: 986 - Franchising - The first steps - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Gary DickinsonI’VE BOUGHT A FRANCHISE. NOW WHAT? Once you’ve taken the plunge into buying a franchise, you’ll want to get off on the right foot. So you’ve bought your franchise and are ready to get started. Before you open the doors and start welcoming customers, you’ll ...
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