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- GETTING R.E.A.L. ABOUT ASKING FOR MONEY - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Marc PitmanAsking people for money is one of the most exciting things in the world. Most of us aren’t fortunate enough to earn a living working on something we love. What we do as fundraisers is help show people ways they can take their hard earned money and invest it into something they value. I like to ...
Views: 3767 - How to Feel Satisfied in Your Career - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstMany people turn a beloved hobby into a vocation. They have a gift, a talent screaming for expression. It means doing something that they love. At last, they feel empowered.However, this newfound empowerment is inside the person, not in the changing of careers. How can you feel empowered if you ...
Views: 899 - Life Strategy: Choose a "Successful Response" and Move On! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2004 from Michael RussMaintaining an optimum level of energy, passion, and creativity, requires a specific method for responding to the vast array of challenging events life throws your way. You may not be able to control the event, but you can always choose how to respond to it. Let's face it, as a participant in ...
Views: 887 - What Is Your Greatest Weakness? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2004 from Linda MatiasThe fastest way to make a good interview go bad is to avoid questions posed by the hiring manager. The one question candidates love to avoid is, "What is your greatest weakness?" Most candidates are quick to respond with superficial answers such as "I'm a workaholic" or "I'm a perfectionist." ...
Views: 1000 - How's Your PMA? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Tig WallisOne of the many challenges we face when working is maintaining our PMA-Positive Mental Attitude. This one factor an make or break our day, and often does. How many times have you got up on a cold cloudy morning and just decided, “I’m not going to have a good day?” Well, they say your words can ...
Views: 1297 - New MSN search engine: How good is it? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Nowshade KabirIf you have an online business or you just use Internet as one of your marketing tools, you know that how important are the search engines in your quest to get more targeted visitors to your website. The changes in search engine field can have unexpected outcome for your online endeavors. That’s ...
Views: 967 - Will Seminars Get You Clients? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenI often suggest public speaking as a powerful way to show prospective clients what you can do. Many professionals and consultants have built successful practices by giving free presentations to associations, businesses, and educational institutions. But what about producing your own seminar, ...
Views: 1116 - Position your Online Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Ade AjayiThere is a place where you, your business or your products and services can stand and opportunities will see you and you will be able to see them. And there is a place where you can stand and opportunities will not be able to see you and you will not be able to see them. I should emphasize that ...
Views: 890 - Does Your Copy Look "Fake" To the Search Engines? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com/keyword From the early days of search engine optimization, keywords and content have always been vital to achieving your goals. Starting back in the days when we used to shove every slightly relevant keyword into our Meta tags, it has been obvious that ...
Views: 990 - The Key to Eliminating Objections and Increasing Sales - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Charlie CookYou're in a meeting with a promising prospect. You review the project and the services you provide and then, just when you're hoping to get the okay, the prospect raises an objection. They may tell you: "I haven"t got the time right now." "Send me a written proposal and I'll think about ...
Views: 1053 - Discover The Lost Art of Planning - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreThe Lost Art of Planning “Failing to plan is like planning to fail”. I’m not sure who said it and yet it’s a great quote. Many people plan their vacations more than they plan the lifestyles they’re living. A lot of people have a mixture of influences from friends, relatives, and others who shape ...
Views: 1070 - How To Develop The "Wealth Mindset" -- Secrets of The Rich - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreHow To Develop A "Wealth" Mindset In this article, I’m going to explain to you how to achieve the mindset of wealth. For people who have this mindset, they can create money out of thin air and basically at will. For people lacking this mindset, they won’t enjoy the same level ...
Views: 14250(2 votes) - UK Debt When Moving Abroad - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Nicola BullimoreThe idea of moving abroad to escape debt seems to be more of a common practice these days. People who have failed businesses or are swamped in debt believe that moving abroad will give them a fresh start and allow them to build a new life. Reading some of the comments on various UK debt forums ...
Views: 1004 - 10 Things To Do When Business Slows Down Over The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetI’m sure you’ve seen it happen every year: your business slows down during predictable times, like the summer vacation months or year-end holidays. For the self-employed who rely upon steady cash flow, this can be a disconcerting time. Should you just take a vacation until things naturally ...
Views: 791 - Voice Mail That Sells - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Kelley RobertsonAs a business owner, I receive my share of sales calls in a given month. More often than not, I’m away from my desk or out of the office which means I end up listening to the messages instead of speaking directly with the sales person. Here are a few of the common mistakes I notice and how you ...
Views: 674 - Drop-shipping – a great way of making money online - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Nowshade KabirUsing the Internet to sell products and services to ever increasing number of net users is a good way to start your own business. If you are not taking advantage of this great opportunity you are just missing the boat! Consider this: e-commerce, contrary to popular believe, is thriving and ...
Views: 926 - When You’re the New Employee or Temporary - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Susan DunnIt’s amazing what people don’t think to tell you when you’re new to their place of business. Everyone should be required to work somewhere new for a “first day” about once a year to remember what it’s like. Someone who’s worked in the same office for months of years forgets, so you’ll have to ...
Views: 676 - How To Write Little Tiny AdWords Ads That Bring Giant-Sized Profits - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It seems to be a phenomenon. You try Google AdWords Select, your ad gets “disapproved” by the powers that be at Google, you count your losses and give up. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are two primary factors to succeeding at Google AdWords. ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - A FRESH LOOK AT ALUMNI RELATIONS: Revolutionize your Fundraising by Turning Your Development Effort On Its Head - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Marc PitmanHave you ever thought of your alumni relations activities as the preeminent part of your school’s advancement effort? Or do your colleague have an “I-suppose-it’s-important-but-I’m-not-really-sure-what-they-do” mentality about your staff? Far too often, alumni relations is seen as a second-class ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - The Effects of Consumer Debt - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Nicola BullimoreConsumer Borrowing Consumer borrowing in the UK has now crashed through the £1 trillion barrier. 80% of this is due to credit card borrowing, loans and mortgages. How are people managing to handle their debt and what effect is debt having on families today? The National Consumer Council ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - How to Build Your List – 7 Powerful Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Trent BrownriggIf you have been an internet marketer, or had any type of online home based business, for more than a few days, then you will no doubt have heard someone say, "if you want to make money online, you have to build an opt-in list." Take that advice very seriously, because it’s true! It took me a ...
Views: 884 - Link Building Trick for Content-Sites - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2004 from Iszuddin IsmailOK, this is what I consider a very effective method to getpeople to link to you without you having to ask them to doso. The best part is that, people will link to you for yourmost targeted keyword. I happen to discover this method after seeing the resultsthat I get on one of my website. I don't ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - How to search your PC with Google Desktop - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2004 from Nowshade KabirIn this era of Internet, most people are frequent users of computers. Many of us use computers through out the day, accumulating morasses of information in various formats, which include email, digital photo, word document, spreadsheet, presentation file, ebook, article, other downloaded files, ...
Views: 893 - Five Steps to Vocational Passion: A Disciplined Plan for Major Mid-life Changes - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2004 from Craig NathansonThere’s a famous song lyric that asks: “Is that all there is?” Every seven seconds, an American turns 50 years old. So there’s a good chance that song is running through some of their heads. The question captures the ennui that many people feel in mid-life. They look up at the clock, see it ...
Views: 793 - Six Simple Strategies Guaranteed To Multiply Your Profits And Skyrocket Your Sales - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2004 from sam webb1. The More You Tell The More You Sell Contrary to what many believe, through the teachings of traditional marketing, you should explain what you sell in detail. People want and need to know everything they can about a product before they purchase. Just think about when you are buying a ...
Views: 841 - Networking 17 Essential Strategies in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2004 from Patricia DorchNETWORKING 17 Essential Strategies in the 21st Century It is virtually impossible to succeed professionally and personally without developing a network of people. There is no career or business opportunity where you can be rewarded entirely for what you know and how well you know your work. ...
Views: 1556 - Googlebot Won't Go Home - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2004 from tony deanGOOGLEBOT WON'T GO HOME I have 'Googlebot' crawl my site every day like a dispossessedspirit that can't leave. It was not always like this, I would go for a month or morebefore he came to my site and then would only crawl a few pagesand leave again. This has been going on now for two months ...
Views: 987 - The MLM Revolving Door Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2004 from linda JIn the 15+ years I've been involved with network marketing, the number of people who come and go never cease to amaze me! Sometimes it seems like a revolving door. On the positive side, thousands of new people discover network marketing all the time. They have always wanted to start their own ...
Views: 1213 - Now, Do You Have Any Questions? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Linda Matias“Who is that hot babe in the picture?” isn’t the type of reply an interviewer expects to hear when he or she invites you to ask questions near the end of an interview. In fact, the way you approach the Q&A session will have a direct impact on the interviewer’s perception of you. Based on the ...
Views: 1000 - The Investing Secrets Behind Randomizers - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from George PapazoglouReader, Let's give out the definition of a 'RANDOMIZER': "A 'profits randomizer' is an electronic investing mechanism, that divides wealth with absolute justice." George Papazoglou - Greece / 2004. Let me ask you a question... Can you name me ONE investing SYSTEM that distributes ...
Views: 1019 - Sales Professionalism - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Tom HopkinsThe challenge with too many salespeople is that they decide at first to 'try' selling for awhile. They don't commit 100% to it as a career because they are afraid of being wholly responsible for the level of income they achieve. I must tell you, though, that the highest paid professional ... The ...
Views: 4854(2 votes) - THE “SEVEN Cs”: PARTNERSHIP DANGER SIGNS - The 6th C: Changing Vision - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Dorene LehaviA series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. The 6th C: Changing Vision In order for a business to be a success the vision and mission must be reflected in all aspects of the structure, the culture and the strategy by which business ...
Views: 709 - THE “SEVEN Cs”: PARTNERSHIP DANGER SIGNS - The 5th C: Control Issues - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Dorene LehaviA series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. The 5th C: Control Issues When control is in the picture it is a lose/lose proposition. First, it is an illusion that anyone can control a person or a situation. The need to control is ...
Views: 771 - THE “SEVEN Cs”: PARTNERSHIP DANGER SIGNS - The 4th C: CUMULATIVE MONEY PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Dorene LehaviA series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. The 4th C: CUMULATIVE MONEY PROBLEMS Conflicts over money are very high on the list of reasons that 70% of business partnerships fail. I'm not referring necessarily to lack of money. The ...
Views: 697 - THE “SEVEN Cs”: PARTNERSHIP DANGER SIGNS - Conflict Becoming the Norm – Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Dorene LehaviA series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. Conflict Becoming the Norm – Part 2 In a previous article, I wrote about how unresolved conflict can create havoc in your business and can often end in a failed partnership. Today, I share ...
Views: 762 - THE “SEVEN Cs”: PARTNERSHIP DANGER SIGNS - Conflict Becoming the Norm – Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Dorene LehaviA series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. Conflict Becoming the Norm – Part 1 Dr. Dean Ornish, noted cardiologist, says the greatest cause of disease is the stress that comes from conflict. Conflict is bad for your health, your ...
Views: 740 - THE “SEVEN Cs”: PARTNERSHIP DANGER SIGNS - Competitive, Not Complementary Action - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Dorene LehaviTHE “SEVEN Cs”: PARTNERSHIP DANGER SIGNS A series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. Competitive, Not Complementary Action James Carville and Mary Matlin are public relations spokespeople for the Democratic and Republican parties, ...
Views: 933 - The “SEVEN Cs”: Partnership Danger Signs - Communication Breakdown - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Dorene LehaviAn ongoing series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN The "Seven Cs" are the danger signs that indicate your business partnership, or any partnership for that matter, is in trouble. First, and most important, ...
Views: 1299 - Free Traffic Programs and How to Use Them - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2004 from Tom WorsleyI try to use as many free traffic programs as I can to increase traffic to my web sites. But does this traffic actually make sales for me? Probably not directly but indirectly they can. So what are the benefits of free traffic programs? Well the number 1 benefit is that it will boost your ...
Views: 778 - Virtual Selling—Double Your Sales in ½ the Time - by "You can go 60 miles an hour in the car- but you can go 60 miles a minute on the phone."
Selling is about how many times you can get in front of how many potential clients to create how many opportunities to ultimately earn business.
But who says that getting in front of prospects has to be ...
Views: 1516 - Shifting Sands online - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2004 from Nicholas DixonThe internet is considered a god-send by many people all over theglobe. Never before has such an opportunity been placed on thetable for your taking. Where else could you set up a businesstranscending borders for fifty dollars a month or less. Opportunities abound everywhere you turn nowadays ...
Views: 1162 - How To Acquire Good Credit In 25 Days. - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2004 from omar omarGood credit is everyone's dream. A wise use of creditcan go a long way. It certainly makes certain goals in life (like acquiringbusiness loan from bank) easily attainable.But the key question remains: "What does it take toachieve 'Triple A' credit?"First and foremost, it is important ...
Views: 879 - THE RULE OF THREES: What Are People Saying About Your Nonprofit? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2004 from Marc PitmanWouldn’t it be nice to tell donors what to say when they talk about your nonprofit? The Rule of Threes won’t let you control what people say, but it will give you an edge. Use it, and you will be giving them “mini-scripts” that will come to mind when they talk to their friends, colleagues and ...
Views: 2482 - How To Effectively Use An Autoresponder - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2004 from Jeff Schuman"How To Effectively Use An Autoresponder" Written By Jeff Schuman © 2004 http://www.Team-Schuman.com First of all let's define what an autoresponder is and what is does. An autoresponder is a feature that allows you to generateautomatic customized responses whenever a specific e-mailaddress ...
Views: 778 - How to get the economy to work for you - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2004 from Theo Pistorius"The economy depends about as much on economists as the weather does on weather forecasters." - Jean-Paul Kauffmann - How to let economy work for you for a change. ...
Views: 743 - For My Second Career, I Want to Do Nothing! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinQ. For my second career, I'd like to know "What to do when you have done a lot and nothing really interests you anymore. The things that interest me are not financially feasible right now, because one of the things I'd like to give up is working!" A. People often want to stop working when ...
Views: 1158 - “Super Adjectives” Boost the Power of Your Copy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.learn-copywriting.com Pretty or elegant? Good or scrumptious? Nice or delightful? There is power in the adjectives you choose. Just like Clark Kent and Superman or Bruce Wayne and Batman, some adjectives are plain, ordinary, everyday words. Others are alter-ego Super ...
Views: 2726 - It Really Is Simple RSS - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2004 from tony deanIt Really Is Simple Rss I have 'Googlebot' coming to my site every day since a monthago I put up my first news feed, since then I have put up yetanother. I never used to see 'Googlebot' much before, so it goes to showthat if you want to be noticed by the search engines, you needto put up a ...
Views: 943 - Attracting traffic with banner ads - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2004 from Nowshade KabirInternet is an ever evolving business platform. Doing business on the Internet differs in a number of ways from every day brick and mortar business. Change here is more frequent, more dramatic and may have greater impact than in a conventional business. Success in this climate can only come from ...
Views: 906 - 10 Steps to Choose The Right Career - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2004 from Doreen BanaszakWhy was it so important for us to learn that 2+2=4, and not equally important to learn the best way to make personal choices? Think about it, how many choices do you make in a day vs... how many times you need to use 2+2=4? Wouldn’t it have been nice to learn, early on in life, a process to ...
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