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- Consumer Product Market Penetration is Much Easier If Exclusivity Is Key to the Lines Branding Strategy - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Consumer Product Market Penetration is Much Easier If Exclusivity Is Key to the Lines Branding Strategy Recently I had the opportunity to visit and work several Trade Shows while on an extended business trip through Europe. One was a huge Beauty Product expo in Italy, ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - Is Telemarketing A Dead Form Of Marketing? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Katrina ChuaThis is a question that has long bothered the minds of countless entrepreneurs. After all, when it comes to direct marketing work, telemarketing is always a hot topic. Considering the variety of faults telemarketers are notorious for, it really does not come as a surprise that only a few ...
Views: 1844 - Reason for doing Outsourced Data Capture of High Quality. - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Rita ThomsonData capture, like any other process is a necessary evil that must be alone. The reason is necessary because it helps improve your company data, surveys, feedback forms, and many other documents to understand. The reason is that it is bad when done by hand; data capture is time-consuming and ...
Views: 1842 - 5 Tips to Achieve peace of mind by taking care of your vehicle - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2020 from Angelina ClaireCongratulations- you've just bought a new Toyota car! Whether it is brand new or pre-owned, it's new to you, and you want to keep it looking and driving that way for as long as you can. After all, by taking good care of your vehicle, you can expect it to take good care of you! But what steps ...
Views: 1835 - 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: 1832(2 votes) - Co-sourcing – A Viable Alternative to Outsourcing - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Allied WorldwideCo-sourcing is an alternative or a resistance to outsourcing. It gives you the ability to take on existing teams and is based on a partnership approach. You will be able to retain the existing skills of your department and in addition have the ability to consolidate and optimally utilise ...
Views: 1831 - How To Choose Outdoor Kitchen Contractors And Supplies - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Rusty HongThe main requirement in picking supplies for your kitchen outdoors is the fact that it could stand the weather since the gear will absolutely be exposed to cold temperatures, water, and sunlight. You'll be able to opt for weatherproof materials like stucco, tile, stone, slate, stainless steel, ...
Views: 1831 - The Classic Toy “Mr. Potato Head” Would Never Become a Success in Today's Overprotective Society - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Classic Toy “Mr. Potato Head” Would Never Become a Success in Today’s Overprotective Society In the late 1940’s a Brooklyn-based inventor named George Lerner began to attempt to license a toy concept he had developed. The idea was to take pieces of fruit and vegetables ...
Views: 1831 - The Perceived Commercial Viability Of Strategic Consulting For Micro-firms - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Alexander Michael GittensStatement of Purpose & Overview: Do Management Consulting Strategists actively pursue “micro-firms,” businesses with less than 10 employees (DTI, 1995, p. 11), as potentially profitable clients, or do they view this business segment as outside of their target market and generally ...
Views: 1831 - ***Words are Weapons – Use Them With Care - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from JK HarrisSticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. You probably learned this rhyme as a child and maybe chanted it to a playmate who was teasing you. It would be nice if it were true, but it’s not. Words can hurt. They can also help. They’re powerful. And their strength is not ...
Views: 1829(50 votes) - Drivers for Entrepreneurship – What Resource Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonMany thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below. - Population ...
Views: 1827(3 votes) - Drivers for Entrepreneurship – What Resource Can Help - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonMany thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below. - Population ...
Views: 1827(3 votes) - How Do You Earn the Customer’s Loyalty? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Glen HamiltonThis question has spurred hundreds, if not thousands of books, articles, and programs during the past few decades. In the never-ending quest to find the “magic theory” which would instantly transform every customer into a loyal lifetime customer, we have lost sight of the basic fundamental truth ...
Views: 1825 - Weakness of Outsourcing & International Outsourcing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Robert SmithAramark illustrates some of the benefits of outsourcing, but not all organizations have experienced the same. When organizations outsource, they must deal with the uncertainty of costs involved and the availability of outsourcing providers. Then they must face a possible loss of control within ...
Views: 1825 - Fatboy Beanbags Are a Modern Stylish Beanbag Alternative - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Denny RobertsonDressing your nest doesn't have to be very expensive especially if you are on a tight budget. If you want to be more cost-effective when it comes to buying additional furnishing, it's best to opt for your needs instead of your wants. The use of bean bags is pretty convenient since it's cheap and ...
Views: 1824 - How to Attract Better Drivers to Your Taxi Business? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Ritesh PatilMobile taxi companies have undergone a tremendous growth in the short span of time making it a profitable business opportunity for many. If you're an entrepreneur looking to cash in, deciding on starting a cab business is just the first step. The one thing any taxi business cannot do ...
Views: 1824 - Change Agents or Gate Keepers? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Sharon SinclairChange Agents or Gate Keepers? The challenges facing employees in today’s economy and times of uncertainty presents new opportunities for Human Resources. As organizations are looking for new ways to grow the business, increase productivity, reduce costs and navigate the rapidly changing ...
Views: 1818(5 votes) - 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: 1818(1 vote) - Avoiding employee lawsuits: 5 lessons from the court - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinApril 9, 2012 Falls Church, Va. — Employers are increasingly being held accountable for their discrimination against employees. A significant number of claims filed with EEOC include job discrimination. For example, 37% of claims include race discrimination and 30% include sex ...
Views: 1817 - Software Requirements Specification: Its Basic Elements and Characteristics - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Henry RusselIf you intend to write or make such reliable and effective software requirements specification, you need to educate yourselves with the latest trends on how to make it innovative and efficient. Addressing the needs of the users as well as the demands of technology shall never compromise quality ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - 10 SEO Mistakes Local Businesses Should Avoid On Their Website - by Submitted on May 03, 2019 from Mark JohnClients never stop asking what they should do to improve local searches in 2015. With recent launch of Pigeon in UK, Australia and Canada, business owners are becoming more and more curious about their Local SEO strategies. But this isn’t the list of tips and tricks, it’s about sharing crucial ...
Views: 1812 - Assessing Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonYou will have to assess your success periodically. Different businesses will emphasize different measurements of success because of how convenient it is to do so in a relatively simple way. Even non-profit organizations need to have measurements to assess their performance. Let’s examine key ...
Views: 1809(3 votes) - The Importance of Business Plan Development for a Fitness Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Darrell MorrisBusiness plan development is important when starting a new business and this holds true in the case of a fitness business start up, too. Every business must have some visions and goals for itself. Without a mission and future goals to guide a business, no business venture can ...
Views: 1809 - <i>3 Fast and Effortless Ideas to Help You Increase Your Fans on Facebook</i> - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Henry ChoongAs you probably know,Facebook is a marketing medium that has few rivals on the Internet today. In fact, it has surpassed being recognized as a "passing fad" or something that will simply go away. In fact, Internet marketers, independent contractors, and companies all around the world use it to ...
Views: 1808 - seo orange county Experts services for Google maps seo - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from adona addieThese days there is a changing trend in the customers behavior that they are looking for some localized business which means that they prefer to do business or like to purchase things which are near to them or are located in there region so for this purpose Google maps seo is the most common ...
Views: 1808 - Why More Companies Are Turning to Image Consultants - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Patty BuccellatoIn this hotly competitive marketplace, more companies are turning to image consultants as a cost-effective tool to differentiate their products and services from others in the marketplace. Image consultants increase value by enhancing a company's most valuable asset - their employees. Firms ...
Views: 1807(12 votes) - Chinese Computer Hacking of Chamber of Commerce has Already Hurt Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dovell BonnettOn December 21, 2011 the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. Chamber of Commerce was hacked. Many of the major media outlets are all re-publishing the report. But, if you look at the fine print you will discover that the attack occurred back in November 2009 and was discovered in May 2010. ...
Views: 1806 - Weave a “Freemium” Business Model Element Into Your Consumer Product Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Weave a “Freemium” Business Model Element Into Your Consumer Product Marketing Strategy A 21st century term applied to a decades old Marketing Concept, Freemium has become one of the most popular vehicles for Consumer Product entrepreneurs, Software designers and Marketers ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - 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: 1802(3 votes) - POOR HIRING WITH INCOMPETENT INTERVIEWERS IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF EMPLOYEE TURNOVER - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from William MillerPeak performance begins with surrounding yourself with talented people who are compatible with your company’s culture and who have the skills needed to succeed in the job. Excessive employee turnover ends all hope of developing peak performance. Two major reasons for people quitting is 1) ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - Smart Card Alliance Weakly Defends The Industry - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Dovell BonnettThe Smart Card Alliance offers platitudes but don’t identify the culprits! The Smart Card Alliance released their weak response to the recent Sykipot Tojan attack which hijacked the Department of Defense authentication smartcards. Unlike hypothetical attacks on smartcards (the Chinese ...
Views: 1794 - ***Invest in Your Top Sales Performers to Take Your Company to the Flashpoint - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from JK HarrisMost companies tend to invest most of their development resources in the underperformers, the salespeople who are struggling. They tend to pay far less attention to the top or even the mid-ranking performers. Consider the flaws in that approach: If you’re a top performer bringing in the ...
Views: 1791(55 votes) - "Act As-If Your Life Depended on it." - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Hal WechslerAct-As-IF • 1. “To become a Master of SpeedReading, first, you must follow the William James law: Act as-if, Think as-if, FEEL as-if, & Believe as-if you are already a SpeedReading Brainiac.” • For the next few hours “be-an-actor”. How? Be a kid again and ‘play’ “Let’s Pretend!” • 2. ...
Views: 1789(3 votes) - How the Consumer Benefits by the Availability of Dell Laptop Parts Online - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Natale SmithTo search for Dell Laptop Parts online, is considered a complex task to perform these days. This is because; there are a number of websites, selling parts for Dell laptops, coming up with various offers and promotions. Thus, it has become difficult for the consumer to choose among them and rely ...
Views: 1789 - One Mans Junk Creates Another Mans Fortune - Similar Opportunities Exist Almost Everywhere for the Ambitious - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One Mans Junk Creates Another Mans Fortune - Similar Opportunities Exist Almost Everywhere for the Ambitious In 1989 a Canadian college dropout named Brian Scudamore stopped at a McDonalds to grab a cheeseburger. While waiting for his food order he noticed a dented, beat up ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Train yourself to be a Better Business Negotiator - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahAn expert negotiator once told me, "Great negotiation skills come from conscious preparation and practice." While this is a fairly well-known fact, that advice came to me at the tender age of twelve from my grandfather who successfully ran his retail store for three decades. For a long time ...
Views: 1784 - Get the organic traffic from orange county seo expert - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from adona addieThese days there is an increasing trend towards promoting the website in different search engines to get the maximum traffic to their sites. Because by this the chances are increased that these traffic can be converted into prospect client, for this upfront consultants orange county seo expert ...
Views: 1781 - Effective and Best Flash Banner Ad Design - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from john sanderThe continually growing popularity of flash design has changed the theory of website design to some extent. The days of simple looking website has long gone, today people are looking for something more attentive, addictive and more charming. The latest trend should be reflected in your banner if ...
Views: 1780 - Website Clone Script For Fundraising - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Frank VincentMaking it big in the world of internet is not as simple as one might think. A lot of planning and research is involved in it and these are the factors that contribute big time to the success of an online website in domains such as e-commerce and social networking. Ever since the advent of clone ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - Entrepreneurs... Remember to Breathe! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise GriffittsTake a deep breath... Being an entrepreneur is not easy. It is rewarding, it is exciting, it is occasionally exhausting and tears inducing, but what it is not, is easy. Today, many people live in stress mode all the time and entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs, tend to top that ...
Views: 1770 - NLP Benefits - Business Consultant - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Michael BealeThis is a one of a number of of interviews NLP trainer Michael Beale, has had with successful business people as to how they use NLP in Business. This interview is with business consultant, Dean Bennett. Michael: Would you please begin by introducing yourself? Dean: My name is Dean Bennett. ...
Views: 1767(3 votes) - How the Affordable Care Act Affects Small Business Owners - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2015 from Sally MarksAs we all sit down to prepare for our annual tax filing, it is come to my attention that businesses of every size will be affected by the AFA. Everyone will feel additional pain with respect to the Affordable Care Act or Obama Care. The small business owner will face new taxes on ...
Views: 1766 - Aztec Technology That Still Sweetens Our Taste-Buds and Outlasted the Conquistador’s - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Any reflective student of history is often amazed at the products and processes invented and discovered in the ancient world that we take for granted today. Paint, gunpowder, weaponry, cement, the arch, beer, silk, papyrus, champagne, and so many others remain at the center of ...
Views: 1763 - Care and Recommendation for Chrome Door Handles - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Jacob WatsonIt's just an altogether different feeling when you see a home with chrome door handles. Of course, if there are doors, there will be door handles, but, chrome brings that extra comfort and shine. And thought, chrome door handles do not require excessive maintenance, proper cleaning is essential ...
Views: 1763 - Increasing Ethical Integrity Of Business Decisions-Upgrading Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Dawna JonesMost people would agree that decision making has never been more challenging, quite simply because more information does not make the decision better. Knowing what information to trust does. Business decisions today demand a balance of intuition and logic. The blend is best captured by what ...
Views: 1758 - The Benefits of Joining a Mastermind Group - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeMasterminds bring a two or more people together for a common purpose and betterment of each other. Masterminding lets businesses, business owners and others network, brainstorm, and connect to help improve their businesses. Some direct benefits of masterminding…. Specialized Knowledge: No ...
Views: 1758(5 votes) - The Evolution Of An Internet Marketing Guru - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThe internet marketing guru is highly regarded as a reliable source of knowledge for many entering into this arena for business purposes! The fact is these gurus are held in high regard for their marketing experience and willingness to help others trying to get established online! Quite frankly ...
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