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- Want To Have the Energy of Wonder Woman? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Ursula JorchEver notice how much energy super-heroes have available to them, ready whenever needed? Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to have that in your business? One thing that is clear from the almost 100 interviews I’ve done for the Work Alchemy: The Impact Interviews podcast: your greatest asset as ...
Views: 679 - How can ATS be a support system for your ERP software? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Supriya NigamThere are disputes regarding applicant tracking system (ATS) efficacy since they target keywords as opposed to candidate skills. Although most candidates do not enjoy their expertise when a provider employs an ATS, it helps recruiters minimize the size of their resume pool without wasting ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - Maigrit PLC Ike Madu The Guy Who Never Pays His Debts – A Legendary Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from ike maduMr. Ike Madu has been a giant leader in the arena of general commerce, financial services, and eWallet for more than 25 years, making him an accomplished director, manager, and project coordinator. Before his career went at its peak, Mr. Madu used to manage General Portfolio, handling a total ...
Views: 822 - Profit from your blog... starting today - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comCyberspace has a NEW marketing tool, even though they've been around for quite some time, yet, ONLY recently have been recognized as a Powerful communication tool for Internet marketers. If you've been following the latest Internet marketing trends like I have, then you've definitely heard of ...
Views: 4147(1 vote) - Making a Name for Yourself: Tips for Merchandising Your Personal Brand - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Jesse KaufmanA lot of the time, entrepreneurship and influence bleed into each other — many influencers are entrepreneurs in some capacity, and entrepreneurs often become influencers. And as that reach grows, it’s often a natural next step to start branding that clout with merchandise. Merchandising your ...
Views: 1432 - The key to optimal monetization model selection - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2017 from Darleen PrangueThe key concept to wrap your mind around when it comes to picking ways your blog will make money is the fact that different niches have different optimal monetization opportunities. Pay attention to the word "optimal." While almost all blogs can feature an Adsense, ad blocks, some niches ...
Views: 960 - How To Be More Inclusive In Your Business and Why It Matters - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2017 from Ursula Jorch“No, it’s ok. I don’t need to meet her.” This was in response to an offer I made to connect one of my acquaintances with an influential person, someone who could prove to be a valuable ally. I was struck silent by his response. Wha?! When this kind of thing happens, I’m always ...
Views: 728 - The Value of Social Currency in Business - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Jeremy SutterWhy Social Currency In Business Is So Valuable In business, your relationships with other people, including your coworkers, employees, managers, customers and other professionals, all ultimately determine how successful you are. Social currency is often defined as the value given and ...
Views: 1176 - Business Continuity Management - Part2 - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasBusiness Continuity Management is a topic that should be of concern to any organization, whether non-profit or for profit, whether small or large, whether a startup or a well- established and mature business; it is basically an integral component to your Crisis and Risk Management planned ...
Views: 1030 - Maigrit PLC Ike Madu: How Respect Takes You To The Top - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from ike maduRespect is the core value that builds trust and eventually creates lasting relationships. When people respect and trust you, they will do business with you. So how to show respect? Here they go. Show Up In Meetings On Time Showing up in meetings early or on time is one way of showing ...
Views: 935 - 3 Budding startups in India – 2017 List - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Supriya Nigam1. Rooter Rooter, a Mumbai-based social engagement app for sports enthusiasts, has raised a substantial quantity of financing from consumer electronics producer Intex. "Intex's comprehension of the smartphone world in Tier-2 and three cities of India can help us to market and develop Rooter," ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - You Can Change the World! Is That Bullshit? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2017 from Ursula JorchReally? You can change the world? When you hear, “You can change the world!”, it’s often an encouragement, uttered to inspire. Sometimes, it’s an exhortation. These days, it sure can feel like the world needs changing, more than ever. But is it true? How much effect does any of us ...
Views: 739 - Consistent Marketing Wins the Day! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Helen DowlingI think there`s a part of us that is attracted to the bright, shiny, marketing ideas, strategies and concepts that have sprung up in recent years. Gone are the days of good old-fashioned, religious calling through the phone book. This has been replaced by social media, webinars, podcasts, ...
Views: 808 - Is Now the Right Time to Enter the Real Estate Market? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Anica OaksProspective real estate investors who are pondering whether the time is right to enter the market should consider the June 2017 report issued by the National Association of Realtors on existing home sales. The seasonally adjusted annual rate stood at 5.62 million, higher than the consensus and ...
Views: 963 - Do Your Users Interact With Your Videos? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Susan FriesenBeyond Engagement: How interactive video marketing brings another dimension to the user experience We’ve been talking about video marketing a lot lately. It’s important and increasingly so. What you make, where the user views the video, the story you tell, and where the user ends up are all ...
Views: 979 - Car Buying Tips - Arranging Finance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Peter MainAnyone thinking of buying a new or a used car, or even leasing one, would do well to start off by investigating and arranging their financial credit. Knowing how much money they can afford to spend on any type of car gives them a much better structure both in terms of whether to buy a new or a ...
Views: 1095 - Best place to buy a used car - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Peter MainFor some people, the very idea of a used car brings up images that are inherently negative, and many manufacturers avoid the term nowadays, in favour of terms such as certified pre-owned etc. Having said that, the used car market is huge, and with a bit of thought and research it is very ...
Views: 1190 - Is Video Marketing right for you and where should you use it? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Susan FriesenWhy Video Marketing Garners Great Results for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Video marketing is a hot topic for us lately and for good reason. Online marketing is a dynamic business but not always unpredictable. For years now we’ve seen consistent trends that indicate certainties such ...
Views: 943 - How To Simplify Your Life And Travel The World - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comTired of the constant stress of your life? Are non-stop phone calls, faxes, email messages, and meetings driving you crazy? You're not alone. Studies show most people are stressed to the breaking point. They also would love to simplify their lives and travel the world. Imagine living on a ...
Views: 3885(1 vote) - What You Need To Know About Quarterly Business Reviews - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Ursula JorchWhen I recommended it, Randi replied, “I just do not have time for a quarterly review!” I know how she feels. And I bet you do too. Randi’s not the only one who gets caught up in the day-to-day operation of her business. You’ve got decisions to make, things to get done, and people who want ...
Views: 714 - Do You Make These Mistakes in Your Elevator Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Ursula JorchMany entrepreneurs cringe when they hear, ‘elevator speech’. I admit, it’s not a term I like either. ‘Elevator pitch’ is even more cringe-worthy. The reasons go deep. First of all, it’s hard to put yourself out there. You’re making yourself vulnerable about a business you love. You ...
Views: 774 - How to Get a Great Business Name, and Avoid the Bad Names - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Marsha KellyOne of the first steps in starting your small business is thinking up a good name. Sounds simple - but it is not! Use this checklist guide which walks your through, step by step, the business naming process. You will learn how to create a memorable name that perfectly fits your new company. ...
Views: 1111 - Maigrit PLC Ike Madu The Guy Who Never Pays His Debts London, United Kingdom Internet Talks About Listening To Win - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from ike maduPeople want to be listened to. If they feel that their feedback is important to you, they would trust you and eventually, you have them for keeps. So being an active listener is one of the steps to skyrocket your business. While it is not easy to be that great listener that people are looking ...
Views: 823 - How Video Establishes “Know, Like and Trust” With Your Target Audience - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Susan FriesenTips and Strategies on Using Social Media Video Marketing to Get Your Business More Leads, Faster In last week’s article, I talked about the importance of incorporating video into your business marketing strategy. One of the top reasons I mentioned was how video increases your target ...
Views: 961 - 411 Locals To Host “Breakfast With Google” Event July 12 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Nikolay PeshevLAS VEGAS - 411 Locals, an internet advertising agency, is hosting a free “Breakfast with Google” event on Wednesday, July 12 from 8:30-10 a.m. PDT. This educational livestream will focus on the importance of video in the digital marketing space, share trends, research and insights that can help ...
Views: 745 - How To Plan Your Steps So That You Inspire Yourself As You Go - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonWhen I embark on anything, one of the things I’ve got to do is figure out what the smallest steps might look like. That’s partly because dreams and goals are made up of moving pieces that come together to form a whole. Nowadays, that’s partly because I can only do a little bit right now. So, I ...
Views: 845 - I have a new identity - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Pat ObuchowskiI have a new identity. It’s not a whole new identity. It’s a new little piece of my identity. Actually, it is a pretty big piece of my new identity. When people now ask me “What do you do?” I can answer honestly and openly, “I am an author.” GULP! Wow! Did those words just come out of my ...
Views: 517 - Sasha Jacob - Five Ways to Get Started in Saving - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Felix WhyteOur finances are always in our top list. We want to handle it as careful as possible to make sure that nothing goes to waste. To do this, we need the help from experts to keep everything organized. Sasha Jacob and his company Jacob Capital Management Inc. can be a big help in sorting out your ...
Views: 779 - Creating a Targeted Prospecting Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Sam ManferCreating a targeted prospecting strategy is the biggest prospecting problem facing sales people from the recent 2017 survey by the Richardson Co. The survey was broken into 6 categories; Prospecting, Negotiating, Closing, Buyer’s Decisions, Productivity, and Team Selling and I commend them for ...
Views: 1934 - Why Ignoring Video Marketing is Hurting Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Susan Friesen6 Compelling Benefits to Jumping on the Video Bandwagon while the Momentum is Hot Have you noticed seeing a lot more videos on Facebook lately? Not only have there been a plethora of Facebook LIVE videos, but I’ve also been seeing a trend of videos made from simple animations or static ...
Views: 941 - 1 Simple Step To Better Self Talk Now - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2021 from Cynthia Ann LeightonI make healthier choices when I act with compassion towards myself. Here’s one simple step to better self talk now. Gently urge yourself to respond to the present moment by saying, “Now give compassion to yourself! I find this is especially useful before any kind of problem solving. In ...
Views: 1248 - Accepting Your Situation With Compassion For Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2021 from Cynthia Ann LeightonIn accepting your situation with compassion for yourself, you allow yourself to become ready for a better situation. Yes, it's useful. Simply to accept yourself for who you are. And your situation of today. With great compassion. Life is hard. Each of us has talents. Gaps ...
Views: 2279 - 10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Irene Gloria Addison10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. By Irene Gloria Addison, Owner of HIREghana You might not want to accept it, but the reality is that employee- disinterest (lack of engagement as it is called these days), boredom, frustration and even resentment and disinterest can ‘occupy’ your ...
Views: 1539 - Which Do You Want: Scary Success or Frightful Failure? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Trevor DumbletonWhen we as people think of success we often see expense. Expensive cars, expensive houses, expensive clothes. The furthest thing from our minds is fear. We see smiling faces and tanned bodies on beaches sporting trim bodies (especially in those adverts telling us we can make big money ...
Views: 1085 - Turning Passion Into Desire – Why You Should Read “My Darling Child Shiloh” By Aaron Ozee - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Michael LilyHave you ever asked yourself why you wake up every morning? Well, what was your answer? I just imagined asking myself the same question and my answer is “passion”. Is that your answer too? Then you should know that excitement is what keeps us awake at night and urges us to conquer our greatest ...
Views: 783 - Tips on How to Set Up a Great Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Event - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Lora DavisInstead of the traditional fundraiser events that involve selling cookie dough, candy bars or doughnuts, not-for-profit organizations can sell Christmas wreaths to gain proceeds. Christmas wreaths will not only help bring in massive fund contributions, it is also a great way to usher in the ...
Views: 645 - How to Increase Horsepower and Torque - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Brian BijdeveldtYour engine is a finely tuned part of your car with multiple areas that air moves in and out of with combustions to give you power and speed. The air movement in and out of your engine can be increased in several manners for you to achieve more horsepower and torque. Catalytic Converter A ...
Views: 716 - The Ugly Truth: Why SEO Isn’t Driving Better Website Sales - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Susan Friesen7 SEO-Related Strategies You Can Do Now to Increase Website Conversions It’s been said you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. This is certainly true when it comes to online marketing as well. While business owners are hungry to achieve 1st page Google rankings (and ...
Views: 1049 - Here’s How Anik Singal and Other Entrepreneurs are Staying Fit - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Misty JhonesAre you an entrepreneur or aspiring to be one? Did you know successful entrepreneurs like Anik Singal, Anita Campbell, among others, spent a lot of time on the move and rarely had time for personal care during the start-up stage of their business? But there’s no need to jeopardize your ...
Views: 738 - C-Suite Selling: Identifying the Ultimate Decision-Maker - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Sam ManferSometime it’s tough to know who actually makes the final decision. Well, the person responsible for profit and loss (P/L leader) is the ultimate decision-maker for anything of consequence in his or her domain. This person can be a CEO or a General Manager or a Plant Manager, or a Product-line ...
Views: 1964 - Business Plan Tips to Help you Be Confident - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Carol EvensonAnyone who wants to become a successful entrepreneur cannot afford to ignore the importance of establishing a business plan. The simple act of writing down your ideas and providing clear guidelines on how the company will operate will help you keep track of your progress as your business grows. ...
Views: 790 - Help Wanted: Can AI Assistants Really Replace Humans? - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Tony TieEvery busy professional needs a helping hand sometimes. If you’re insanely busy, you may require assistance almost all the time. In the business world, most top executives have a trusted personal assistant to manage their time and keep them on schedule. Until very recently, that personal ...
Views: 1880 - Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Business - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Marsha KellyConsidering starting your own business? What is your "why"? What is the "real" reason that you want to start your business? Successful entrepreneurs know their primary motivation before they launch their new firm. Having this knowledge of your reasons will help fuel your motivation during the ...
Views: 1007 - 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: 1185 - 4 Steps to Finding the Best SEO Specialist for Your Business Needs - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Susan FriesenYou have an awesome website, but not enough qualified visitors. Is this a problem your business is experiencing? Sadly, many entrepreneurs and small business owners don’t realize that once your fabulous website is built, potential clients simply won’t know it exists. Not until it is ...
Views: 1031 - Grace Under Fire: How to Strategically Handle Online Haters - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Jay BaerHumans have always been intrigued by spectator sports. From gladiatorial bouts to the Super Bowl, we eagerly watch and respond to conflict. We get the same thrill from social media, where customer service has taken center stage. Consider the recent brouhaha United Airlines faced after ...
Views: 2560 - business opportunisties in Africa - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Emperor HarvardStarting a business in Africa, can be a herculean task. The reason is that the cultural, developmental and bureaucratic hurdle are enormous. The number of "tiny" business in Africa is larger than any other in the world. Most of the small or medium size businesses in the continent are not ...
Views: 1280 - How Meta Tags Influence SEO and Website Ranking - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Susan FriesenWhy Business Owners Need to Go Beyond Just Adding Content to a Web or Blog Page If your business has a website (of which I hope so!), then it’s important to think beyond just writing keyword rich copy for the page. It’s also vital to utilize the catalog of Meta tags available that can be ...
Views: 1012 - How to have a successful business: make a difference - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Ursula JorchProfit, profit, profit. The focus of every business, right? Well… True, profit is important. Essential, in fact, for a sustainable business. But it doesn’t have to be your primary focus. When you make making a difference the focus of your business, you profit. Businesses that ...
Views: 854 - The Many SEO Benefits of Creating Keyword-Rich Website Content - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Susan FriesenHow to Use Highly Effective Keywords for a Search Engine Optimized Website Last week I wrote about the basic search engine optimization principles all entrepreneurs and business owners should be aware of when representing their business online. And because search engine optimization can ...
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