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- Translating Your Book Is Easy - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Elaine PittmonYou can be proud of yourself. The book you’ve been working so hard on is finally ready. It is time to wait for the people to read it and give their feedback. Maybe, you’ve already seen some positive reviews and are thinking about selling it on the international market. If you have ...
Views: 1752 - Competition Is to Successful Marketing As Fertilizer Is to Fruitful Agriculture - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Competition Is to Successful Marketing As Fertilizer Is to Fruitful Agriculture Many believe that marketing a consumer product or service would be so much easier if we could have the field of commerce solely to our project. It only seems logical that if your business ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - Five Ways To Misread Your Customers And Sales Leads - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Belinda SummersYou may be having a good business running. Sales are high, customers keep returning, and your ratings are high. You now think it is time for you to introduce a new product or service. You then conduct a lead generation campaign to gauge who among your buyers can be new sales leads or business ...
Views: 1745 - Boosting Managed Data Backup Services With Lead Generation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Jayden ChuData is very crucial asset in any business, since this serves as the framework or platform in which a sales operation will stand on. In the ever-connected market, good business data reigns supreme. That is why it is important for it to be stored securely. But that is not all. The data backup ...
Views: 1742 - Confident Decision Making by Roger Dawson - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ben SandersonOne of the greatest difficulties people have running a business is the inability to make the right choices. Inside the guide, Confident Decision Making by Roger Dawson, you will discover ways to avoid making the particular choices that keep both you and your business back. At any given time in ...
Views: 1742 - Why Is It Immigrants Are So Successful as Entrepreneurs While Fewer & Fewer Americans Even Try? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Geoff FickeWhy Are Immigrants So Successful as Entrepreneurs While Fewer & Fewer Americans Even Try? This week I had a Speaking Engagement scheduled in Jackson, TN. Upon arrival I settled into my hotel and it being early evening I asked the front desk attendant what restaurants he would recommend for ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Nicholas Barbon, Insurance Pioneer - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke For most of history natural and man made disasters were treated as simple “Acts of God”. After the event, the effected populations were left to fend for themselves. They rebuilt their lives as best they could but there was no agency or provider that could be approached for ...
Views: 1740 - Improving Your Telemarketing Representative’s Performance - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Belinda SummersYou know that you need to improve the performance of your lead generation team. That is why you have to be clear in your quality control as well as your training of lagging personnel. This is more apparent when telemarketing is used. By the way, the reason we are focusing on telemarketers is ...
Views: 1739 - My 3 Top Security Strategies for 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Dovell BonnettIn Justine Rivero’s latest article “Three New Ways to Protect Your Identity in 2012” she is absolutely correct that smartcards for secure payment is needed because it is better to use security upfront than rely on identity theft protection after the fact. But why stop at payment? Smartcards ...
Views: 1735 - The Importance of Investigating Workplace Accidents for Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Dr Paul ReynekeThe last thing anyone wants or needs is an accident in the workplace, which means putting in place accident prevention measures to ensure that your workplace is as safe as it is reasonably possible to be. However, as we all know, accidents can and do happen and it is the proper investigation of ...
Views: 1731 - Better Marketing Without Reform? - Forget it! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Paul AshbyThe current state of Marketing is such that the need for change and “New Models” are desperately needed. The trouble is the “New Models” will not prove to be financially sustainable without substantially changing the way advertising and media services are organised. The first thing we must ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - How Do You Set Consulting Fees? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Stephen PopeOne of the most frequent questions I receive from those who are trying to start or grow their own consulting business is: "How and what do you charge clients for your consulting services?" The ways of billing clients are numerous. There are hourly rates, by-the-job fixed rates, contingency or ...
Views: 1728 - Debtor Sales Outstanding Calculator (DSO) to combat Commercial Late Payments and Bad Debt - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Graham D Sands BA (Hons), FACP, MICMI wanted to discuss the DSO Calculator, known as the Debtor or Days Sales Outstanding. Before you go running to the Bank for help, that’s if they give you the support you require, you must look internally at the infrastructure of the Credit Management process. Whoa there, slow down Graham you ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Importance of contingency plan in today's business world - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Clara jamesContingency is an unexpected happening that affects the financial health, professional image and market share of a business. This unexpected thing can disrupt business operations and resultantly, also reduce the revenue of entrepreneurs from their wholesale businesses. To deal with any ...
Views: 1726 - Evaluate Progress - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from M.J. RyanPamela Busch owns a restaurant in San Francisco. Like everyone else, she felt the pinch of the economic downturn as people stopped going out to eat. She decided to adapt by offering a three-course tasting menu at a set price. Great. Her desired outcome is to stay in business. She’s accepted ...
Views: 1725(5 votes) - Fixing Business Processes with Basel III and Other Emerging Risk Management Regulations - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABThe most heavily regulated industry? Because of the critical role it plays in the economy, the banking sector has always been the most regulated in any country. One need only look at any major economic crisis over the past century to see that the banking industry has always been at the heart ...
Views: 1724 - Leadership Styles that help your business grow - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2020 from Clarissa LearyA great leader inspires others to be the best version of themselves. A great leader seeks talent that fits in to the culture. A leader is a person who often leads by example, spearheading projects, being the person in-charge, and open to the opinions of his team are only a few of the ...
Views: 1722(2 votes) - The Hustle - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiYou see a good website? You scroll down to the bottom. Click on the credits & see what you can get for free. I have a virtual forwarding address, full domain/web-hosting, an autoresponder and several business/creativity suites ALL FREE! Go for someone who's successful and observe them closely. ...
Views: 1720(3 votes) - What is the Essence of Sustainably Competitive Organizations? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Dr. Mario Barrett IIIHow many of you know what makes an organization sustainable competitive? Some of you may think that a great product/service, great logo/brand, or a large bankroll makes for a sustainable competitive organization. Well, I would agree that all of the above can contribute to the creation and ...
Views: 1720 - YOUR THRILL TO LIFE - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Patricia RossDFW TEEN VOICE Prosperous & Thriving Youth BY Patricia Ross Founder of Teen Voice http://www.teenvoice.ws/ SHOP ON-LINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.ws www.hubpages.com/hub/dfwteenvoice Today when you woke up you may feel it's just another day. No matter the age you may be a ...
Views: 1718 - Information Security – Need of the Hour for Every Organization - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Tom Bordon93 percent of large enterprises had a security breach in 2012 while 87 percent of small businesses faced a security breach in the same year which is up by 11% over the last year, says a UK-based PwC survey. This article discusses the ways in which you can protect your database from ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - Caveat Emptor – Let the “seller” beware - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIf you own a business and receive an unsolicited offer to buy your business please be careful. If your business is currently for sale be even more cautious. There are con artists that have developed a clever process of taking your business from you and leaving you not only with absolutely ...
Views: 1714 - Paint Your Office "Green" - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Ruth HaagOne of the reasons that we, as a society, create so much waste is that it is easier to have something that is disposable, than to have something that must be maintained. Turning an office environment “green” will take some work, but worth it. It is a bit harder to encourage an ...
Views: 1714 - 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: 1713 - Study abroad scholarship - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from mapmy studyStudy abroad scholarship are of various types for which a student can apply such as student- specific, student- specific, program- specific , destination-specific and subject-specific. Some of these scholarships can prove to be very competitive while others are not quite utilized as much.Study ...
Views: 1710 - 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: 1706(2 votes) - The Best Website Conversion Rate Formula - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Corey HoffmanNobody truly knows the most successful website conversion rate formula. There are just too many perceptions on the best and the most effective tool in online marketing. There are people who engage in blogging, adding too many SEO keywords on them, re-writing and copywriting, including links, ...
Views: 1706 - 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: 1705(3 votes) - "Can Two-Minutes Produce Up To 6-Hours Of Energy?" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Can Two-Minutes Produce Up To Six-Hours Of Energy?” • 1. “Would you spend two-minutes programming a new thought & emotion into your Mind - if you had experiential proof it delivers your Goals?” • 2. “Things ...
Views: 1704(4 votes) - How to broker daily deals by daily deal builder - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Shivam Srivastava1. The Fool-Proof Guide to Being a Deal Broker and Cutting Yourself in High Dollar Deals Between Merchants and Daily Deal Sites to Generate Massive Commissions and Deliver High Quality. Presented by Marc Horne & Tyler Horne, Co-founders of Daily Deal Builder 2. There is a hole in the deal ...
Views: 1703 - Learn From Samples to Write A Great Deals Site Business Plan - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Adams bradThe best place to grab a good product deal is online. Daily deals websites are extremely popular for those who are always looking out for the best bargains on products and services. The popularity and sudden increase in the number of deals website had led to the notion that this business is ...
Views: 1702(2 votes) - Why you need to prefer Drakemall ecommerce store to buy your products - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Rahul RahejaIf you are searching for the best and top rated ecommerce store to purchase any item as per your needs, then it is always better going to the drakemall. It is definitely the most suitable choice for all types of buyers. This online platform has the best deals of the multiple ranges of ecommerce ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Office - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kari WaldnerSpring cleaning is a biological urge to make way for the new (season) and if you act upon that urge a cleaner office space shall emerge and your life will be content once again. Whether it is an old friendship that has outlived its expiry date or those pile of papers on your desk that no longer ...
Views: 1699 - 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: 1697(3 votes) - Marketing for Nonprofits on a Tight Budget - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Sharon MikrutFinancial resources play a huge part in how well nonprofits can market their programs and services. Most nonprofits don't have sufficient funds to do everything they would like to, but it is important to use what funds are available to the fullest extent. Thus, nonprofits should attempt to use ...
Views: 1697(4 votes) - Dedication to Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Ron BroussardToday’s blog is dedicated to Steve Jobs. I want to dedicate his life as an example that we all can follow. I listened to his speech on YouTube that he gave to a graduating class and it moved me to the point where I had to write about him. My condolences go out to his family and friends and ...
Views: 1691(3 votes) - Effective Interviews Are The Key To Recruiting The Right Candidates - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Denise DemaMany business owners and hiring managers spend a lot of time interviewing, hiring and training new employees. It appears to be easy to pick the right person for the job when candidates give you all the right answers to your questions and score well on tests given in the process. Often times ...
Views: 1690(6 votes) - Keeping Your Biggest Customers Best With Telemarketing - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Belinda SummersGiven the way things are going in this business, it is only natural that you will meet a lot of competition. This is why it is important you take the necessary steps in keeping them. In the course of your lead generation and appointment setting campaign, you will have to do this. After all, ...
Views: 1687 - The Many Names Of Independent Variables - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Karen Grace-MartinStatistical models, such as general linear models (linear regression, ANOVA, mixed models) and generalized linear models (logistic, Poisson, proportional hazard regression, etc.) all have the same general form. On the left side of the equation is one or more response variables, Y. On the right ...
Views: 1687 - How to Achieve Compensation from Mis Sold Mortgage - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from johnson paulThere are many scandals developing in UK especially in financial sector. These scandals include financial issues, pension problems and recently the mis selling of mortgage. People are afraid to lose their property because of mis selling of mortgage. This kind of case was first observed in 2009 ...
Views: 1686 - Article Marketing SEO: 7 SEO Tweaks to Make the Search Engines LOVE Your Articles! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Donna GunterI had a conversation with a potential client this week about her article marketing SEO efforts. She had hired someone to submit her articles to article directories and social networking sites, but she wasn't getting the results she expected. I took a quick look at her articles on one of the ...
Views: 1685(5 votes) - Interviewing is Marketing - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Beth SmithDid you know that the interview process is a great marketing tool? People who are genuinely interested in your company will apply for positions, not just those looking for a job. It’s possible to have an audience of up to 500 applicants who want to work for you. While you can’t possibly hire ...
Views: 1685 - Cash Flow the core of Credit Management - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Graham D Sands BA (Hons), FACP, MICMWe know what is happening with our banking system and businesses both in the UK and abroad are having difficulties getting finance, and the bank is one of the main areas where we discuss our business cash flow issues. We do talk to our accountants, who should be more supportive and productive, I ...
Views: 1684 - Buy All Time Favorite & Unique Board Games Online - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Phanse AshishThere are fascinating online board games which are indeed popular board games amongst the young generation. You can now Buy Board Games Online for yourself or for gift purposes. Board game for kids are really all time popular as children love playing games. For the last few years there has ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - How to Fool Yourself Into Health - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Fool Yourself Into Health If you were told by your doctor that he was giving you Sugar Pills for your (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome, would you expect any improvement in your condition? Would you take them twice a day as he/she prescribed? ...
Views: 1682(4 votes) - 5 things to consider if selling your business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Andrew RogersonSelling a business has many moving parts and as a result is very complex. Here are 5 suggestions that may make the task easier. 1. Get a professional third party valuation This may sound obvious but naturally the seller wants as much money for the business as possible and the buyer wants to ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - Differentiate Yourself - How to Stand Out In the Crowd of Job Seekers - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kathleen BlakeIn today’s competitive job market it is important to know how to stand out in the crowd. While it is difficult to find an accurate statistic on just how many job seekers there are for any given position, most recruiters and hiring managers will tell you that they receive 10’s if not 100’s of ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Entrepreneurial Goal Setting - Anthony Ricigliano - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOThe importance of setting goals when you start your own venture will play a critical role in determining whether the business you are launching succeeds or fails. It’s the same for top athletes, people that are successful in business, and anyone else that has reached the top of their field. In ...
Views: 1672(3 votes) - ***Activating Diamond Consciousness and Promoting World Peace through Sacred Business - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jacqueline JoySpirit-based Business through Diamond Energy Activation Sacred Business, a new paradigm being introduced into the business world, by Diamond Alignment founder, Jacqueline Joy, is business that is consciously fueled, both creatively and functionally, by Divine Energy, Diamond Energy. Diamond ...
Views: 1671(4 votes) - Staff Reductions: The Last Resort - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Crystal O'BrienEverywhere you turn, the current state of the economy is a central topic. The economic crisis is not only an issue in the United States, but a matter of global concern. In fact, the United Nations projects that about 20 million jobs will be lost worldwide by the end of 2009. As many businesses ...
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