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- Makeover in 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoRefresh Your Professional Image When a computer runs sluggishly, you can reboot. But when you are feeling sluggish, there’s not even a refresh icon to click to help you revive. According to a study from the University of Illinois, appearance and body language accounts for 55 percent of ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Recession Proof Your Business (Part 1) Dealing with Problems - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Susan Hinds“Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.” Henry Ford I just love my quotes and I thought this one by Henry Ford really hits the mark. I want to help you to find more success and prosperity in your life. One ...
Views: 1505 - Eight Reasons a Business Does Not Sell - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Andrew RogersonSelling a business is a complex and often contradictory process. For example, sellers normally don’t want customers, employees, landlords, suppliers, sometimes immediate family and others to know the business is for sale in case it damages the business. Yet they need everyone else to know it’s ...
Views: 1530 - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - Looking Out for Number One - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingTough times are ahead and you’ve got to look out for you. Sounds selfish, right? Well, truth be told, you are concerned about you. Many of us are concerned about our livelihood and are fearful of the future. The solution is to address these concerns outright. Psychology has shown us that you ...
Views: 2088(3 votes) - Hold ’em or Fold ’em: When to Walk Away from the Bargaining Table - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingOne of the biggest questions is when do you stay, walk or run away from the bargaining table. Some people aren’t willing to stay the course in what might result in a really good deal. Others are so tied to the process or deal making that they are willing to give up too much. Here are some ideas ...
Views: 2167(8 votes) - You Unstuck - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Libby GillIt's Time to Get YOU UNSTUCK Praise for Libby's book, YOU UNSTUCK: Mastering the New Rules of Risk-taking in Work and Life... "Are you in a rut? Is your gut reaction to change a negative response? In You Unstuck, Libby Gill will help you understand the way you look at risk-taking so you ...
Views: 1686(4 votes) - We Live in Uncertain Times - aka - I've Been Laid Off, Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Leo TudelaWe live in uncertain times. The continuing war in Iraq and Afghanistan, terrorism, an economy that has been in the doldrums for a couple of years with only faint hints at a possible rebound, continued corporate layoffs and downsizing, etc. Many people in our community have recently been laid ...
Views: 1309(5 votes) - Key Secrets to Personal Branding - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Ghazal AlviEverybody wants to get involved in personal branding. I’m sure, each one of us dreams to be the centre of attraction of our industry. The trend is in brand. Yes, Personal Branding has amazing power that can turn impossible into possible. It is a great way to gain exposure and popularity. ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - The Millionaire Maker: What Do You Need to Be a Sales Superstar? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Mark TewartThere are four important skills to master in selling. Sales Skills You don’t need a magic button to overcome objections. You need to understand why people have objections in the first place, and how to eliminate eight out of ten objections before they ever occur. Sales today is about being ...
Views: 1008(4 votes) - Which Should You Use: Business Plan, Proposal or Marketing Strategy? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Charlene RashkowIf you are a business owner who is ready to lift your ideas to the next level yet you’re not sure whether you need a business plan, proposal or marketing strategy, there is a way to determine which you need and which should come first. While some believe that a business plan is the most ...
Views: 1929(3 votes) - ***Less is More . . . More or Less by Lumari - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLESS IS MORE The quote “Less is More,” written by the poet Robert Browning in 1855, inspired architect Mies Van der Rohe one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture and Buckminster Fuller inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, poet and cosmologist. They saw this quote as a ...
Views: 2510(6 votes) - Convey Credibility Through your Website! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Charlene RashkowYour prospects want one thing and one thing only! They want the reassurance that what you say about what you offer is legitimate. Because credibility is crucial to the success of your business, convincing potential clients that you can deliver is key. And although conveying credibility is always ...
Views: 1837(3 votes) - Want to Get Through a Business Slow Down? Apply 6 Strategies That Will Help You Thrive - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Charlene RashkowI seriously doubt that anyone reading this article hasn't found his or her business dropping off dramatically during this soft economy. The phone may have stopped ringing, your e-mail box has nothing but advertisements, and it appears as if your business has come to an end. But, don’t despair. ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - Financial Management 201 - Trouble-Shooting Tips - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Ellen RohrWhen I was a college student, I got an 'A' in my Accounting 101 and 201 classes. Then I entered the "real" world and almost SUNK the family business because I had no idea what I was doing with the "real" accounting. You see, the examples in the college text book used financials that were ...
Views: 1045 - Budget Help For The Small Business Owner - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Ellen RohrAre you ready for the new year that is right around the corner? How wonderful...a brand new year lays at your feet. What are you going to do with it? Take a look back at January 2009. Compare where you were then with where you are now. Check your progress. Are you happy with it? Another ...
Views: 1107 - Sales: A Value Exchange - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Kerry Martin-MooreWe’ve all been exposed to the notion of the business cycle: customer has need/problem, determines solution to need/problem, makes decision & commitment to purchase, and finally goes through the implementation process. For the B2B salesperson, this cycle must be repeated effectively and ...
Views: 1278 - Leader heads - that extra touch! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Mike MillimanA leader head can make or break the image that your home projects in general. An appropriate leader head can make “upgrade” it value beyond your moderate expectations. Choosing the right leader head can be compared to an artist applying the finishing touch to his creation. It puts everything in ...
Views: 1270 - What Credit Crunch? Financing Alternatives in Today's Tough Credit Environment - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Tracy EdenWith the credit crunch in full force, many small businesses are finding it harder and harder to land a business loan. Even business lines of credit are being squeezed tighter-often yanked right out from under companies that have long established histories with financial ...
Views: 696 - Happiness Is Doing Meaningful Work and Getting Fairly Paid For It - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Alvah ParkerSeveral years ago I had a series of SCORE clients who wanted to start businesses making and selling greeting cards. The cards that they showed me were usually very beautiful and every one was unique. Pricing the cards was always a problem to them. The market would not pay a price to cover ...
Views: 1324 - Exit Strategies & Diversification - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiIn these trying times, it’s good to get back to some basic concepts around managing and protecting your wealth. Today’s financial environment is providing plenty of reasons to take another look at how your business is positioned relative to your personal plans for an exit. It has been said ...
Views: 1452 - Can Being a “Go-Giver” Grow Your Business? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiI really enjoy sharing many of the insights that I receive through my coaching sessions with advisors. In fact, I have been steadily sharing information regarding a positive mindset and attitude since last fall when the world markets and economies really started to slip into a funk. ...
Views: 1099 - Bouncing Out of This Recession - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiThe thing about business books is that they tend to be practical, appealing to the left-brain thinker who can use a system or process to advance forward with 'steps' that can be followed in a logical manner to get a certain result. Well, in my opinion, Barry Moltz breaks from that mold with ...
Views: 982 - Business Owners Need to Start Growing into Their Exit - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from John LeonettiIn today’s market environment, many business owners are taking a look at the state of their businesses and measuring that businesses viability and continued profitability against their future exit. What many business owners are realizing is that it is time to get the company in shape in order to ...
Views: 1268 - Apply Feng Shui to Your Website - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Jim HagueThe art of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway), developed over 3,000 years ago in China, promotes harmony and positive energy flow. "Feng" and “shui” means "wind" and "water" respectively. The ancient Chinese associated the relationship of wind and water with good harvest and good living, this ...
Views: 1973 - Wealth Management and Private Foundations - 5 Key Points to Consider Before Setting Up a Foundation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre you thinking about setting up a private foundation? It can be a wise decision - if it is done correctly, and for the right reasons. Read on for 5 key points you should be aware of before taking the big step. 1. What is important to you? First, you should identify what is really ...
Views: 1195 - Achieve Sales Success By Breaking the Rules - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Mark TewartYou are in charge of your destiny. Be happy that you have critics, as it means you have success to be envied. Critics don’t pick on the weak; they don’t have anything to gain in doing so. In Australia, this is called the “Tall Poppy Syndrome.” When one poppy grows taller than the other ...
Views: 1006 - Bring New Customers to Your Business with Direct Mail - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Jim WallertDirect Mail touches people every day. Many people look forward to receiving their daily mail. In fact, 98 percent of consumers bring in their mail the day it’s delivered, and 77 percent sort through it immediately. In addition to that kind of exposure, Direct Mail offers these benefits: It’s ...
Views: 1246 - Business Owners Need to Start Growing Into Their Exit - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from John LeonettiIn today’s market environment, many business owners are taking a look at the state of their businesses and measuring that businesses viability and continued profitability against their future exit. What many business owners are realizing is that it is time to get the company in shape in order to ...
Views: 966 - *** Less is More, More or Less - A Visionary Approach to Business Success - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertLESS IS MORE The quote “Less is More,” written by the poet Robert Browning in 1855, inspired architect Mies Van der Rohe one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture and Buckminster Fuller inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, poet and cosmologist. They saw this quote as a ...
Views: 5781(10 votes) - Enough Already with Those Darn Search Engines! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Jim HagueSo you’re concerned about search engine rankings? You’ve read books, listened to so-called expert advice, and urged your Webmaster to add the correct Meta tags. You’ve established a monthly budget for a pay-per-click campaign only to realize you could have used those same dollars to pay ‘other’ ...
Views: 1150 - Bouncing Out of This Recession - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from John LeonettiThe thing about business books is that they tend to be practical, appealing to the left-brain thinker who can use a system or process to advance forward with 'steps' that can be followed in a logical manner to get a certain result. Well, in my opinion, Barry Moltz breaks from that mold with ...
Views: 959 - Report Writing - Writing an Effective Business Report - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Kate TammemagiWriting a really good report can be important to our career, and because of this, it is something we should take very seriously. After all, a written report is a permanent record. It is a record not only of our writing skills, but also of our clarity of thought, our ability to analyse evidence, ...
Views: 1644 - Independent Consulting Tips - 3 Steps to Clearly Defining Your Target Market - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Larry FergusonClearly defining your ideal client is the most critical early step you can take in developing your consulting practice. Here are ways to help you do this: • Look to the past • Look to the present • Look to the future Let’s review each in more detail. Look to the Past Who has hired you in ...
Views: 951 - How to Build Business Credit - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Mike McCoyPeople worldwide dream of starting their own business because of the benefits and advantages being a business owner provides. Company owners have more flexibility and creative license than those who work for others. Moreover, such owners have a far greater potential for making significant ...
Views: 912 - Change the People or Change the People - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from John ChappelearBehavior and attitude are two sides of the same coin, attitude being the mental side and behavior being the physical side. Behavior is attitude acted out. It becomes ingrained in all of us by experiences reinforced over time. If you want to make changes in behavior and attitude, you must give ...
Views: 4652 - JavaScript: Foe of Search Engine Optimization? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Ernie SchwarczFor SEO professionals, the use of JavaScript has been controversial. It’s extensively applied to validate forms, detect browsers and enhance web site functionality, but anyone with some knowledge of SEO would tell you that JavaScript may hinder search engine crawlers, making part of a site ...
Views: 1216 - From the Inside Out: Success in Business Begins Within - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiYou have a business. What are your major concerns? Profit obviously, new business and marketing most likely running a close second, staffing and keeping a great team firing on all cylinders will be up there, and of course putting out the daily fires that plague any company or entrepreneur. This ...
Views: 1213 - The Importance of Customizing Your Website - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Mark SpenserIt is essential to create a distinct image in the market so as to bring the prospective customers to its fold. The success of every business depends heavily on their presentation. A website can serve you the purpose of a tangible company when it comes to online business. A web-design based on ...
Views: 859 - Position Yourself Strategically: Have a Clear Vision, Values and Mission - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Marilyn ManningAll successful entrepreneurs have a vision for their businesses. When you have a clear vision for your organization or business, you can work backward, identifying what you need to ensure success. Identifying Your Vision, Values, and Mission Vision. For many, the visioning process is random ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - Six Business Lessons I Learned from “Beauty Shop” - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Patricia SimoneauI discover a lot of business and life lessons in movies. While I don’t get out much these days, and I rarely have occasion to kick back and watch them at home, I value the nuggets of wisdom that I take away from them. One night I actually put my feet up and watched Queen Latifah’s movie “Beauty ...
Views: 1099 - Three Sure-fired Ways Small Town Businesses Can Lose Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Patricia SimoneauI live in a small rural community in Western Canada, sandwiched between a “small city” of about 80,000 and a major metropolitan center. There’s a lot of pressure to buy from local businesses in order to support our entrepreneurial base. I’m in favor of keeping it local whenever it’s possible. ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Writing a Sales Letter to Promote Your Business - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Jamie PrenticeSales letters are the foot-in-the-door your company may need when contacting potential clients or a way to announce a new product or service to existing clients. Here are some tips on writing a sales letter that gets results. 1. Personalize it! Whenever possible, make sure you address the ...
Views: 13054(6 votes) - The Prompt Payment Act - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Laura GuthrieGiven the title, I probably have everyone’s attention right now. Late payments are a bane of any contractor – the killer of cash flow and worse. Many laugh at the thought of the government paying anyone on time, but I promise you, there are laws set in place so that Uncle Sam can’t delay or ...
Views: 1111 - Small Business Owners: What You Ought to Know About Follow-Up to Prevent Your Business from Failing - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Lalitha BrahmaFollow-up may seem to be a boring topic for discussion, but in my personal, career and business experience, I have benefited immensely by making a simple follow up call or email or letter. One simple follow up email has helped my clients achieve phenomenal results, generated thousands of dollars ...
Views: 1229 - If Cash is King, then Culture is Queen - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Tony BodohSuccess or mediocrity of an individual is substantially dependent upon the paradigms or belief systems of the individual. Purposeful positive thinking is certainly part of the formula for success but it does take more. Success requires a perspective or vision of what is possible in life that is ...
Views: 1307 - Profitability is the Result of Intense Focus - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Tony BodohIt is true. These are challenging times we live in. More companies will lose market share and sink into oblivion than at any other time in history. While this is truly a sobering reflection, it should be a source of optimism too. After all, for each failure there will be a story of amazing ...
Views: 1359 - Starting a Business...Let's Start with You - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Andrew RogersonA lot of new business owners like to move quickly. They work through their decision to move into business ownership, do a little research, decide how much money they have, how much they can borrow and then start doing “it”…whatever “it” means for them and their business. There’s no ...
Views: 1181 - Smart Businesses Take Advantage as Competitors Struggle - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Tom WhitneySmall firms are becoming leaner and meaner, research has found, and that means taking advantage when competitors are struggling. Being able to leapfrog struggling competitors is a key opportunity during the recession, according to a survey of business owners. Over half of the businesses polled ...
Views: 1018 - Public Speaking 101: Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Marc AdamsYour fear can hinder you, or it can help you! One of the greatest fears among people is public speaking. Some people are natural on a stage, relaxed, in control, comfortable. But countless others are terrified at the thought of even standing in front of a crowd, much less talking to an ...
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