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- ***How to Magnetize Your Target Market - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m sure you’ve heard over and over the importance of having a “target market,” a specific group of people who share similar qualities and have a problem that you and your business can solve. Now, this is important because you want to have a clear message that speaks directly to potential ...
Views: 1719(27 votes) - Ethical Expectations You Should Expect From Your Business Broker - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Andrew RogersonIf you own a house and decide it’s time to sell, you have a choice. You can choose to handle the process on your own in which case you would be a For Sale By Owner (or FSBO) or you can choose to have a real estate agent represent you. If you own a business or are a potential buyer of a ...
Views: 1719 - Stay on the Rails No Matter What - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceAs a child I loved to immerse myself in Golden Books. I loved the little stories and pictures and would read them over and over again. I held on to most of them and now delight in sharing them with my daughter. Little Golden Books are just that as they contain within in them little Golden ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - ***My Top Tools For Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m often asked, “How do you do it -All?” Now, I do have a full private mentor client load, lead high-level masterminds & group coaching programs, write a newsletter weekly, attend many events, give teleseminars, present speaking engagements and even more behind the scenes. And, yes, while I do ...
Views: 1716(3 votes) - How to get financing for a startup business. - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Yury IofeOf course it is very exiting to have a great idea. Many people who contact UB Solution think that this is enough in order to get money, unfortunately in reality it is very questionable. You need to keep in mind that any real investor is a business person usually with an experience in ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - ***Got Self-Defeating Money Conversations Lurking in Your Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamWhen I first started my coaching business I felt inept and powerless when it came to making money. I had a difficult time imagining that I could ever make a decent income. I believed that the only way I could end up with any money at the end of the month was to manage it very ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - Ever Want to Just Quit Your Biz? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Rev. Anne PresuelMany entrepreneurs, just like you, suffer the thought of wanting to quit their businesses … At least sometimes. (If you’ve never thought this, then this article just isn’t for you.) Who can’t relate? There are those moments, aren’t there? And yet, something keeps you going. Something ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Next?? Who Else Wants To Become The Magnetic Leader Team Members Never Leave? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sanford SmithIf your idea of being an irresistable team leader/sponsor is pushing cold calls, hosting boring presentations and revving up the compensation plan, then you're probably wondering why your team members seem to be either stuck in the mud or just flat out dead in the water! In the world of Network ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - ***How to Get Your Money Mojo Back – Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThis is an article that appeared earlier this week in a monthly column that I write for “Balance: A Magazine for Montana Women”… Have you ever experienced times in your life where things were unfolding with ease, and life seemed to be humming along just great when ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - ISSA's SoCal Security Symposium - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Dovell BonnettGreat information but forgot a key security component. User Authentication. On Wed 26th of October I attended the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Security Symposium in Long Beach, California. Different security leaders discussed poignant topics like Ali Pabrai’s, CEO ...
Views: 1708 - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - The Changing Value of Money - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert KressI think its fair to say our financial education here in our culture is severely lacking. If we were to break it down to basics, money has two qualities, a physical and an energetic, in this article we will be discussing the physical sense. I remember as a kid looking at some paper ...
Views: 1707(4 votes) - The Money Manifestation Game! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2014 from Simone KellyAre you an entrepreneur in need of extra money and you have trouble setting financial goals? Try this law of attraction exercise that I created for myself and clients. It’s like a fun game to play to help you set your financial intentions each week. Breaking it down by week is easier than for ...
Views: 1707 - Authenticity is Essential to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAuthenticity has never been out of business style, as it were, but it is certainly en vogue now. Everywhere you turn some business guru or marketing maven is telling you to be your most authentic self. And now, here I am, telling you it's essential to your business success that you are ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - 12 Wordpress SEO Hacks to Boost Your Business Website Traffic - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Susan FriesenWe all want websites that are search-engine friendly. But sometimes when you are busy it's easy to publish a new blog post and be off to the next thing on your to do list. Over time, this can really hurt your SEO efforts. That's why I've put together this short hit list of things you can ...
Views: 1705 - Four Truths to Help You Face Your Drama - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismMany people, especially well known coaches, high profile business leaders "posture" or pretend that they do not have drama or that they are not susceptible to drama. The reality is everyone experiences drama sooner or later. Because of my private coaching, I have heard the secrets that you ...
Views: 1704 - Need to Cut Costs, Not Service - Virtual Assistants Are The Answer - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyThe economic downturn in recent years has forced companies large and small to find new ways to save money while continuing to deliver value to the customer. This necessary shift combined with the high unemployment rate has forced new trends to emerge in the workforce. The first trend is ...
Views: 1704(4 votes) - The Online Sideline Business - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Sarika PeriwalThe internet is a huge opportunity waiting to be exploited by anyone who has a marketable skill or product. If you already have a job and are loath to give up the security it provides for a pie dream, you can set up an online sideline business. This gives you the freedom to explore an opening ...
Views: 1704 - Grow A Mindset to Grow A Business - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Renee CanaliWith the economic volatility in the U.S., entrepreneurs who constantly push preconceived limits fare better than those who push through with their nose to the grindstone. One thing many entrepreneurs fail to consider when starting or building a business is whether or not they are ready to ...
Views: 1702 - Targeting Your Prospects – The Benefits Of Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Jason BrettMany businesses make the mistake of trying to be "all things to all people". And the Truth is that unless your a fortune 100 company with multiple divisions... you can't! You're better off choosing the markets you want to target and then focus exclusively on serving these segments better than ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - 10 Reasons Why Greedy Jerks Make the Worst Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Joni Carley1. Their teams are held together by a thread - or even worse, by a threat. 2. When you abuse financial resources, you lose. Same thing with human resources - it's just not always as obvious. 3. All boats rise when the river's flowing - manipulating employees keeps them under water and ...
Views: 1699(3 votes) - How to Use Rejection as a Stepping Stone to Success - by Submitted on May 07, 2017 from Luis AurelianoSo many times, entrepreneurs put everything they have into building a startup and at the first sign or two of rejection, they begin doubting their abilities. Not being able to deal with and overcome rejection has been the downfall of many an entrepreneur and that’s why it is one of the ...
Views: 1699 - The ABC's of Starting and Monetizing a Blog - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Stephanie TreasureAn blog is a platform that seems to have really evolved over the years. Whether you have started a blog as an online diary to write about a hobby or yourself, or as a marketing tool to build your online presence, it makes good sense to monetize it. This article will explore some ways that ...
Views: 1696(4 votes) - Article Marketing Tips - Answer Burning Questions - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2010 from Carma SpenceHere's an article marketing tip: You need to get your articles read in order to have them help you accomplish your goals. One way to get your article read is to answer your target market's burning questions. What keeps them up at night? What are they combing the Internet in search of answers ...
Views: 1695 - How do you take the next step in your entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikEntrepreneurship is dynamic with constant challenges. That also makes it so much fun. However, there may be times when you have doubts about which choice (s) you can make the best for your company and which steps you should take. For example, about which growth steps you can take. Or maybe you ...
Views: 1695 - The True Cost of Obtaining New Clients - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Tracey FieberOne miscalculation that many business owners make involves the ease with which they will attract customers. This is called "field of dreams marketing". The mindset is that developing strong marketing tactics to bring in new clients is the best path to growth and expansion. By growing ...
Views: 1694 - How to Be Seen and Heard Where it Matters: Simplified Online Visibility for Your Service-Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerThere is a lot of advice floating around about how you should market your business online. You can make yourself crazy trying to keep up with all the websites, forums, social media networks, blogs, technologies and strategies that abound. Trying to do it all is like throwing spaghetti at the ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - What Are Money-Players? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat Are Money-Players? Cliché: “the rich get richer, and the poor have babies.” In sports many of the same faces win the MVP awards, batting titles, and play in the All-Star game again-and-again. They bat .300 con- sistently, way more than the average big-league player, In Texas ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - What's Synchronicity? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Hal Wechsler--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Picture Comes to Mind With The Word, Synchronicity? If you have to stop and analyze it – Latin: combining Syn (together) with Chronos (time), like I do, and still cannot get a handle on ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - How to Conquer your “Control Freak” to Increase Results - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickAs entrepreneurs, our strengths can become our greatest weaknesses. By nature we are fast paced, highly creative risk takers. But when it comes to building a team, it’s like forcing us to take a nap at 10:00am. It’s just not our natural way of doing things. The most important aspect of ...
Views: 1689 - Public Speaking for Entrepreneurs: 6 Ways to Make Your Pitch Presentation More Effective - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoOne high-stakes presentation that entrepreneurs have to give is in front of potential investors. While it can be intimidating to present in front of people who can fund your business, service or idea, following these 6 tips will improve your presentation and make it more likely that the ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - Resilience Is A Verb! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from M P FriedmanResiliency has many dimensions. It is a quality, an attitude, an ability. But most importantly, it is a choice and that means it is an action – a verb, albeit a little known one. The action of resiliency is defined by Dictionary.com as “to spring back.” In response to unexpected, adverse ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - Secrets Of Entrepreneurs Who Plan Daily On Paper - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaPersonal time and the ability to plan daily in my opinion is a source of power that cannot be leveraged. I am writing this at 11 AM today. I will get to experience another 11AM and that will be ONLY tomorrow. I can never get back this same moment. If personal time is so precious, should we not ...
Views: 1688 - Write Targeted Copy Using The Same Thoughts Your Niche Thinks - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from SUSAN FOXWant to quickly qualify your target audience? Get inside their mind by writing the way your target thinks. It’s easy to do with practice. When you write copy this way, you quickly connect with qualified prospects. Look at the keywords people type into a search engine box. Those words ...
Views: 1685 - Everything is an experience. There is no such thing as failure. Two Asian entrepreneurs cut to the chase of success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePillars of Success Action, right direction and creation are the drivers underpinning many of the entrepreneurial success stories. For Rehan Allahwalla and Muhammad Nasurallah, vision, passion, garnering experience and service have been the main supports of their entrepreneurial ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - ***Do You Have a Healthy Relationship With Money? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamDo You Have a Healthy Relationship With Money? I remember many years ago having a pretty amazing insight about a client's relationship with money. I was looking at her financial numbers and she had asked me what steps she could take to improve her situation. I looked at her debts and ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - The Perfect Time To Get Media Attention - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Susan RegierMany entrepreneurs and business owners believe that summer and Christmas are the seasons when most people avoid newspapers and business magazines. Everyone is away or too busy – therefore it’s not the time to send a media release out to editors and radio/television producers. But they’re ...
Views: 1683 - ***How to Manifest In Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany entrepreneurs wonder how to manifest in their business and life. There is a wonderful story that explains this concept so beautifully... An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - Respect Others And Their Time - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONDo you remember this version of the “Golden Rule” … “The one with the gold makes the rules.” Just kidding … a little joke there. The real “Golden Rule” states, “Do onto others as you would have them do unto you.” That means, treat others as you would like them to treat you. When it comes to ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - The Empathy Gene: If You Have It, You Are A Natural Coach? Get Paid for Your Talents. - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron Goode"The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy, we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other." ~ Meryl Streep The ability to resonate with another person on a deep level is the core talent of a parenting coach, and all coaches for that matter. Such resonance ...
Views: 1681 - Book Review - Guerilla Marketing: Easy and Inexpensive Strategies for Making Big Profits from Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Jay Conrad LevinsonWhen Guerrilla Marketing was first published in 1983, Jay Levinson revolutionized marketing strategies for the small-business owner with his take-no-prisoners approach to finding clients. Based on hundreds of solid ideas that really work, Levinson’s philosophy has given birth to a new way of ...
Views: 1679 - Declare Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyHave you ever considered starting your own business as a way to declare your independence from the bondage of relying on another person to create your income? I love the fact as a new business owner you are declaring your independence! So in the spirit of celebrating Independence Day, the 4th ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - ***Entrepreneurial Instincts - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVIn the business world, the entrepreneur is a different breed. Part of the reason for this is that instinct often plays a big role in what an entrepreneur does and who he or she is. From conception - that "eureka" moment - through development and operations, businesses spawned of personal whim ...
Views: 1675 - Add Grants and Subsidies to Reduce Costs and Investments - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThe cost of investments that benefit many stakeholders can unfairly fall more on one organization than on another. Amtrak, the American government-owned passenger rail corporation, is an example of this problem. Amtrak was formed at a time when for-profit passenger rail operations were losing ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Earn a Million Dollars the Smart Way - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Avril BettsIdeas on how to make a million dollars the smart way. 1. Branding: You not only do you need to Brand your Company but you need to Brand yourself personally. People like to buy from people they know and like. The more credibility you have as an individual the more likely people are to invest ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Authentic Health Business Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaAre you being true to what you ask of others everyday? Remember that you are the face of your brand, even if you do not think of your business as a brand as yet. Your clients do. There is a lot of talk about authentic entrepreneurs, but what does it really translate into? Look at it this way, ...
Views: 1674 - True Freedom: Building a Green, Successful, Home-Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Kriss BergethonMy cell phone was ringing again. It was 6am, and I was in bed - exhausted. It felt like it had just stopped ringing 5 minutes ago. Back in those days, my cell phone rang from 6am to about 9pm. I was using 5000 minutes a month on my cell phone. I had some sort of VIP status with my cell ...
Views: 1674 - Think Big and Act Boldly to Expand Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDid you know that business owners who have a BIG vision and BIG goals are more likely to succeed in expanding their business? There is data to support the value of setting high goals for yourself in business. And that's exciting! Why? Because I believe that most of us as entrepreneurs DID ...
Views: 1673 - You Frame Your World By The Words You Say - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Candace House"As a man thinks in his heart so is he" SO WHAT ARE YOU THINKING AND SAYING? All of our feelings, beliefs and knowledge are based on our internal thoughts, both conscious and subconscious. We are in control, whether we know it or not. We can be positive or negative, victorious or defeated, ...
Views: 1673(7 votes) - What Goldilocks Can Teach You About 'Gaining The Client Commitment' - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Heather DominickI was privately coaching with one of my EnergyRICH® Boot Camp members a few weeks ago (we’ll call her Debra) and she was frustrated with how to incorporate the EnergyRICH® concept of packaging her services. She was blocked and could not see how this could be done in her ...
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