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Views: 1910(1 vote) - The Most Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make And Why Markets Tolerate No Shortcuts - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe question I receive more often than any other is: “What is the mistake you most frequently observe inventors or entrepreneurs making?” The answer is an easy one. Most unsuccessful entrepreneurs try to get to market by taking shortcuts. We live in a commercial maelstrom. The marketplace is ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - What Is a Business Plan? And Why Do I Need One? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Geoff FickeFor many entrepreneurs the creation of a business plan is the biggest hurdle in the development process of their fledgling enterprise. There is a mystery, almost a dread in many people when discussion of a business plan requirement is first broached. They conceptualize a boring, dry, painful ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - What is a Business Model? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Geoff FickeDuring the 1990’s a number of examples of new business terminology cane into vogue. Among these was the term Business Model. The usage of this term has become so capricious that the original definitions and intent of these two words has been diminished and confused. In essence, the Business ...
Views: 1201 - 3 Great eBusiness Ideas for Building a Profitable Website - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sue DolanA great ebusiness idea is by far the ultimate key to success when building a profitable website. When researching options for the best and most profitable website ideas one place to turn to is Google. Google has many, many hidden treasures. Using the powerful tools available from Google to ...
Views: 3588(5 votes) - Is an Invention Service Company the Solution? Very Few Inventors Ever See Successful Results - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Geoff FickeEvery television viewer has seen the infomercial spot showing the forlorn, wanna-be inventor, crushed, their idea being successfully marketed by another party. He did not get a patent. The answer offered in the commercial, contact an Invention Submission Company, get a patent, market your ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Successfully Sell Your Business to the Right Buyer - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIf you plan on selling your business, it will help you to understand the different types of buyer. Each buyer who inquires will have their own unique reason to want to buy. By talking with the buyer, understanding their needs and then placing them in one of the categories below, will help you ...
Views: 1351 - Why Entrepreneurial Leaders Fail in Business - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lakeisha McKnightThe bible provides direction for those who have ideas for future projects. The idea can be the creation of an invention or a children’s book. In the second chapter of Habakkuk, it states that visions (or ideas) should be written down adequately so that it can be implemented. However, many new ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Blueprint Your Business By Creating An Operations Manual - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroCan Your Business Run Without You? What would happen to your business if you became ill for an extended period of time? Could someone else man the shop for you easily? Would you be more relaxed on vacation (or at the very least, take a vacation!) if you knew that the business could be ...
Views: 2483(2 votes) - How To Be Creative with Funding and Financing When Starting a New Business - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Ktasha HardgeAs a female entrepreneur, who started my business six years ago, and understands what its like to have a dream to start a business but you don't have enough capital - I can offer some valuable tips on financing start-up capital. Any woman wanting to start a business, wants to start with a ...
Views: 582(4 votes) - Freelance Writing Business Plan - Outlining Operations - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Annette EltonYou’re writing a business plan and you’ve come to the Operations section. What on earth do you put in this section? You may be pleased to know this section of the business plan doesn’t have to be as discouraging as you might think. The Operations section is merely a description of the ...
Views: 833 - How to Create Your Freelance Writing Business Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Annette EltonTo be successful in a freelance writing career, it’s important to know how to create your marketing plan and then work it to promote your services. After you’ve been in business for a while, marketing your freelance writing business may be second nature. When you’re just starting out, however ...
Views: 682 - How to Create Your Freelance Writing Business Mission and Vision Statement - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Annette EltonBusiness plans are important, no matter what field you choose to start a small business. This is also the case when you’re a freelance writer working from home. Writing a business plan usually starts with having a mission or vision statement. These tips on how to create your mission and vision ...
Views: 4131 - Does My New Product Idea Really Have Legs? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Geoff FickeMy firm looks at hundreds of new product ideas, concepts and inventions every year. Many have great potential. When reviewing these opportunities the creator inevitably asks some form of the following: “Before spending any money, how can I get a feel for the potential success of my new ...
Views: 840 - The Anatomy of a Product From an Idea to Reality - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhat does it take to turn an idea into a product? How can I realize financial gain from my idea? Where do I start? These and many other questions swirl around would-be inventors and entrepreneurs as they seek to bring new products and services to market. The process can seem daunting for anyone ...
Views: 1256 - The New Distribution Strategies Your Product Will Need to Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Geoff FickeAmazing changes in the retail marketplace over the last 15 years has created new, different obstacles to successfully launch a new product. Marketing romantics muse glowingly about the old days when there were supposedly multiple placement opportunities in every level of retail. True, there ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - A Baseball Player as an Entrepreneurial Role Model - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Geoff FickeWatching the Chicago White Sox win the World Series for the first time since 1917, I was struck again how wondrous this beautiful sport still can be. The purest American game, baseball teaches so many of the values we appreciate in all areas of life. Hard work, doing the little things, hustle, ...
Views: 1387 - Setting Up a Business, Part One - Where Should You Set Up Your Business? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre you ready to set up a business? You may be wondering what your options are. Read on to find out more about where you might want to set up your business structure. When you're planning to start a business, you could take the least formal route and just set it up locally as a sole ...
Views: 1004 - How to Set Your Virtual Assistant Professional Fees - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Denise GriffittsMost virtual assistants start their business with a picture-perfect idea of flexible hours spent working with long-term clients on interesting and well-paid projects. Fast forward a few months and what many virtual assistants end up with are long hours, clients from hell and income that is ...
Views: 2857(1 vote) - Working at Home Without Losing Your Mind - How to Create a Sacred Space to Perform at Your Peak - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jill KoenigOne of the biggest struggles of working from home is creating a space to perform at your peak. Ringing phones, you've got mail, kids tugging at your leg, laundry piling up, dog barking to go out...sometimes it seems you'll never get anything done. How will you ever raise your kids and be able to ...
Views: 1963 - Making Trade Shows Work For Your Startup - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jeff RichardsonTrade shows are an excellent way of taking your brand to a live and in most cases a targeted audience. In addition to that, trade shows also prove to be great venues to learn about the latest trends in your market and give you an opportunity to network with industry leaders. Who knows, you just ...
Views: 632 - Online Business Start-up: The Importance of Choosing The Right Niche - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeThe Internet is swarming with work at home moms, retirees, average Joes, and even teenagers who want to make money online. People are attracted by how quickly and inexpensively they can start an online business. However, most of their ventures fail miserably because people do not understand the ...
Views: 1245 - How A Serviced Office Can Help Your Expansions Plans - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Alvin JayThis is really a statement that has been going around the business world, as anyone who has been asking for the best way to start their own business will always get the answer that they have to cost money. The whole point of the business is to make money and it should be the score card in which ...
Views: 807 - One Top Sales Mistake New Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Joyce M. AverilsSeveral years ago I started my first business. It was a training company and I was excited to finally have the opportunity to design and develop the kinds of programs and products I wanted to sell. Consequently, every workshop, seminar, workbook and audio I thought my prospective clients needed, ...
Views: 663 - Easy Money Secrets Online - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from John OsgoodCurrently, many people are thinking about starting their own online business. Usually they dive straight into a never-ending search for a great business idea and read lots of "how to" articles that will probably never work for them. Before you do anything that will just waste your time and ...
Views: 975 - Faith it Till You Make It: 3 Steps to Authentically Grow into Your New Business Identity - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.What keeps you from staying in action towards your desired goals? I can bet it’s that four letter word...FEAR. Maybe your first few baby steps toward your goal were a breeze. And then...it’s time to make a specific request from someone or get out to a networking meeting and say “who you are and ...
Views: 1222 - Common Fears and How to Work with Them - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive -- the risk to be alive and express what we really are. Don Miguel Ruiz When you think of your self employment dream –you may find yourself saying: I don’t know anything about the nuts and bolts of ...
Views: 1314(3 votes) - Changing Direction without Losing Your Mind or Your Money - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Are you considering a career change? Are you thinking you’d like to be self employed but don’t know where to start? Each of you may be in different stages in the change game. Let me describe the possible stages you may be in right now and what to do right now, right where you are. Wherever ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Home-Based Business Success – Plan Ahead - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Diana EnnenWe all know how much we love our businesses and what a joy it is to be able to finally say, I own my own business and then to actually start making money doing it. It’s the best! However, sometimes it’s just hard to do. We’ve all been there -- The biggest project of your business finally ...
Views: 1322 - Setting Up Business - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Leon EdwardIf you're going to learn how to set up business, you need to research the steps you need to go through before you start up. If you do this, you'll guarantee start up business success and you won't waste your startup money. Begin your new business research by taking a look at the small business ...
Views: 1257 - Thoughts on Starting a Nonprofit - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pamela HawleyHere are some questions I was recently asked regarding starting a nonprofit. I didn’t address the fact that this economy also presents a very, very challenging landscape in which to start a nonprofit and to attain solid funding. However, anyone with true passion will find a way to bootstrap ...
Views: 1213 - Does Your Business Plan Include Risk Management? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from TJ PhilpottPutting together a business plan usually starts with a focus on an action plan that will lead to the operation of a successful business. How to achieve success is naturally what any new business owner should focus on but what about unplanned occurrences detrimental to the business? Catastrophe ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - 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: 1304(5 votes) - Social Media Marketing & the Start-up Business - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Robin HardyThe start-up business needs to get the word out on what they do as quickly as possible so in today’s market we have to explore tools that will expedite our efforts and reduce our cost. We are finding today that the traditional style of marketing in print media is rapidly fading into the sunset. ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Look Before You Say Yes - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Francisca CulleyWe have all received an email offering us the world through an internet marketing opportunity. They offer you the chance to be a millionaire within a week and many people jump at the chance. Who doesn’t want to make money quickly and easily? Unfortunately, most of these emails actually only ...
Views: 757 - Tips to Successfully Buy or Sell Your Next Business - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Andrew RogersonSelling and buying a business is rarely a simple and straightforward process. When I sit down and try to categorize each of those experiences, be it from my own personal experience as a Business Broker in Sacramento or the experiences I’ve heard from the 14 Business Brokers that are part of my ...
Views: 1886(6 votes) - 7 tips for a successful business loan - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew RogersonMoney tends to rate high up on the list of needs for people planning on starting or moving into business ownership. Here’s 7 tips if you need start up financing for your business. 1. Clearly identify how much you have available. The best place to start is yourself. If you have some capital ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - Give Your Small Business Start Up a Drastic Increase In The Chance of Succeeding - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardThe first step you need to take in researching your new business is to decide on the type of business or businesses you are most suited to and would be most successful in. Before establishing a business, consider whether or not your product or service meets the needs of your target market. ...
Views: 1375(3 votes) - Ten Tips for a Good Billing and Collection System - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Alvah ParkerCash flow is critical to any professional service firm but especially small ones. How do you prevent clients from delaying paying their bills or worse not paying at all? Here are 10 tips: 1. Establish ground rules during the initial appointment with the client. If you don’t have a written ...
Views: 1206 - *** Effective Marketing Tips - How to Find Customers in Any Economy - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Paul KeetchAre you worried that your business is going to suffer because of the current economy? In this article you'll learn how to find customers in any economy by following a few simple steps... It's true - In a slumping economy consumers are spending less. But that doesn't mean they've stopped ...
Views: 1535 - *** Effective Marketing Tips - How to Use LinkedIn to Market Yourself Online - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Paul KeetchAre you curious about how to effectively use your LinkedIn profile to market yourself more effectively online? By the end of this article you'll have 3 simple LinkedIn marketing strategies you can begin using immediately! LinkedIn Marketing Tip 1 - Include a Signature In Your ...
Views: 2871(2 votes) - Easiest Way to Make a Website - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Mike GlanvilleEasiest Way to make a Website I run affiliate programs and many affiliates ask me - "What is the easiest way to make a website" Well, let me tell you, I have tried everything over the years, from A to Z, and websites can be really tedious to create even with template websites. But now, ...
Views: 1902 - Measuring the effectiveness of Pay Per Click - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Mike GlanvilleMeasuring the effectiveness of Pay Per Click Pay per click advertising is fantastic, up to a point. You can save thousands of $$$ by reading this article. Visit our website to get a free PPC calculator. Part of my job as marketing manager is to generate as many sales leads as possible, at ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Do You Have Paralysis by Analysis Symptoms? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Zack MillerSit back and let’s take a walk back in history. Let’s examine some of our history’s greatest scientists, inventors and manufacturers. What type of men were they? Were they the type of people to just dabble in their work? Did they sit around and plan to plan their plan’s of attack? No, for if ...
Views: 2105 - A Rich Imagination That Could Be Worth Millions! - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Zack MillerFor years mankind has been using its imagination to create and develop things to improve their surroundings. We have used our imagination to creatively use and harness the power of fire, electricity, wealth, etc.... However, over the last fifty years alone, people's imaginations have created ...
Views: 1241 - Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from David AlichSo you want to get out of the rat race of the everyday job and all the garbage that goes along with it! Yeah, who doesn’t… Starting an online business is the perfect solution to your headaches. Why? Well, you get to work from the comfort of your own home, set your own hours, no traffic do deal ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - 11 reasons to reject the recession and grow your business - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew RogersonMany economists are predicting that with GM filing for bankruptcy on June 01, 2009 that the economy has hit bottom and will start to improve. With this being the longest recession since the Great Depression and many “green shoots” in the economy starting to appear, it’s now time to prepare for ...
Views: 1516 - *** Effective Marketing Tips - 3 Tips to Inspire Word of Mouth (without Being Pushy) - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Paul KeetchSo you want to generate more word of mouth, but don't want to be pushy or "in your face" about it? Here's how... Everyone knows that the best form of advertising is word of mouth. The reason this is true is because the marketing message is coming, not from a "greedy company" but from a ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Be First, Best or Different - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Leah Grant"You either have to be first, best, or different.” I found this quote on a quote board so I don't know what country music singer Loretta Lynn was referring to when she said it, but it seemed a perfect summation of what your business must be when you're starting out. Being first is optimal If ...
Views: 1621 - Top Five Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Leah GrantTurn on the TV and all you’ll hear is how the stock market still hasn’t fully recovered and how unemployment is still rising, so you might think I’m out of my mind to suggest that now is the perfect time to start a business. But I stand by my statement. If we look at history, more millionaires ...
Views: 2304(3 votes) - Top Five Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Leah GrantTurn on the TV and all you’ll hear is how the stock market still hasn’t fully recovered and how unemployment is still rising, so you might think I’m out of my mind to suggest that now is the perfect time to start a business. But I stand by my statement. If we look at history, more millionaires ...
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