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- Think BIG When Setting Business Goals - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Diana SamalotIf you are considering starting up a new business venture in the near future, or currently own an established business, it is likely that you may be unsure as to what the next steps are in order to take your business further. When it comes to owning your own business, it is vital that you make ...
Views: 1033 - 5 Smart Ways to Save on Amazon - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from Usama MalikAmazon offers an abundance of products as well as swift shipping, but it doesn’t always off you the best pricing on the web. The following will enlighten you to the very best ways to save money on Amazon. Feel free to mix and match any of the tips that we are sharing with you as a measure of ...
Views: 1032 - 3 Steps to Achieve New Goals - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Cookie Tuminello“Life rewards action – not intention, not insight, not wisdom, not understanding.” - Dr. Phil McGraw How many of you whine and moan about what’s not working in your businesses/life, but don’t take the necessary action to change your present circumstances? Given the responses I get from ...
Views: 1030 - Inbound PR: The New PR - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2018 from Spiros TsaltasYou most likely have heard of Inbound Marketing – a famed tool used by all marketers today for spotting, developing and nurturing prospects to become customers. Inbound Marketing was created a bit more than 10 years ago by a company named Hubspot (by the way, they have a very good & free online ...
Views: 1030 - ***A Creative Entrepreneur Needs a Team - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceA creative mind goes beyond its border. It doesn’t simply stay from a single corner. It does great things with surprising outcomes. It can be said that it is multi-colored and relentlessly changing. A creative entrepreneur also do things great with results far from ordinary. Creativity truly ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - An Applicant Tracking System that can promote Great Hires - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Supriya NigamWith the market the way it's, you find a massive gain in the number of resumes you receive with job listings at any given level. It is all that the HR department can do to try and keep whenever they are tackling these resumes by hand. This takes them away from other essential responsibilities at ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Five Amazing Facts About Auto Windshield Replacement - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Danny PuetzDrivers who know these five amazing facts about auto windshield replacement do not let just anyone touch this life-preserving part of vehicles. A Windshield is part of the structural integrity of automobiles and airbags rely on this glass to keep people securely in their seats. Each piece of ...
Views: 1029 - How to Write Effective Headlines Like a Professional Copywriter - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeEveryone is born with a natural sense of curiosity, and as an entrepreneur, you can use this to your advantage for your marketing campaigns. For example, having an article with an interesting headline that hints at something great to come, people are going to read that article. So, you need to ...
Views: 1028 - How important is the Quality of a Logo Design? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Claudia WinifredIn the early days of boom in business world, it was a difficult task to make all the organizations realize the importance of a logo design and convince them to utilize it so as to earn its complete and profound benefits since majority of the organizations use to think that it is just a waste of ...
Views: 1024 - The cost of a small leak - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Fiona mbabaziAs a fraud investigator, my finding is that many small businesses do not collapse or stagnate because they are not having revenue. They collapse because they are making a lot of money but losing it in small amounts that can be easily detected. And this is the biggest challenge in corporate ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Save on Electric Bills in New York - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Usama MalikMany New Yorkers are frustrated by the high cost of electricity in the area, and some may even be feeling financial stress because of energy costs. In fact, your bill may be $100, $200 or more each month. The expense can vary monthly, and this makes it challenging to properly budget for it. If ...
Views: 1021 - Tools to Get You More Organized, Efficient, and Less Stressed in Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Susan Friesen9 Operational Apps, Systems and Processes We Use at eVision Media The other day I was having a conversation with a professional organizer I met in a Facebook group. We connected over the phone and talked about our businesses. When she asked me how organized I was, she was quite ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Success: Sometimes We Quit Too Soon - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Cookie Tuminello“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.” – Anonymous It is real easy to get sucked into an overnight success story. But what you don’t read right away is that it took that person a lot of years and a lot of hard work to get to that place. We live in what I call the ...
Views: 1019 - How to Create a Job You Love - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Drew GerberWhether you’re looking to create an entirely new career or just have a more positive perspective on your current job, there are certain strategies that people use that dramatically impact their ability to have work they love. I’ve worked with many, many people in Landmark Education seminars who ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - ***Building Security in your Small Business - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceSmall businesses such as stores, small factories, service companies such as cleaning companies, carpet cleaning, landscapers, gardeners, software companies, web design and more continuously draw attention to the market because of their independence and small operations. Since most business ...
Views: 1013 - Your Business Healthy And Successful - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Anil MahajanIt is important for every organization to meet with the challenges in a fierce manner. Experience and expertise always helps one to get all the issues sorted out. Every entrepreneur looks forward to a partner who can assist them in managing with all forms of corporate challenges. Do you look ...
Views: 1010 - Twelve Simple Tips To Fill Your Events, Programs And Teleseminars - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jan Marie DoreOne of the questions I’m often asked by my clients is how to fill their workshops, seminars and teleseminars with more people. I taught a class on this topic recently to my Marketing Mastery members. I have noticed that too many women struggle with empty seminar rooms and low attendance at their ...
Views: 1009 - Roll Up Banner Stands – What Are They Used For? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Simon WilliamsThe roll up banner stands are widely used to attract customers and inform them about the product and services offered by the company. The portable banner stands are highly useful for the promotional activities of companies. With the help of this cost-effective and easy to transport banner ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Small business coach or mentor? Which is the right choice for me? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Hannah McNamaraThe terms small business coach or business mentor are often used interchangeably within the business world, but what do people really mean when they talk about small business coaching or business mentoring? And how are they different from executive coaching or life coaching? Countless ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - Customer Loyalty & the Bowman's Clock - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2018 from Spiros TsaltasCustomer loyalty and client retention is the primary focus of our PR Firm: HireLoyalty. If you have followed our past articles, you would have seen that all the topics which we write about end up with how the companies can influence customer loyalty and retention. At HireLoyalty we believe that ...
Views: 1006 - SEO Strategies for Your Rakeback Website - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2011 from Thom KearnsYou’ve played poker for years and even managed to secure yourself a sweet rakeback deal. Maybe you’ve even taken the next step and signed up with a few online poker rooms’ affiliate programs in an attempt to become a rakeback provider. Still, somehow your hopes of becoming “one of the big ...
Views: 1006 - Recession Proof Businesses – The Top 5 Vital Qualities for Owners of Recession Proof Businesses - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Monica ShahAs a business owner, business consultant, and business professor, I have been asked numerous times for the secrets of recession proof businesses. Recession proof businesses that I work with all seem to have one thing in common: recession proof business owners. Here are the top 10 vital qualities ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Set It, Focus on It, Make It Happen: The Power and ROI of Goals! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Meridith Elliott PowellDo you set goals? I have to admit, early in my career there was nothing -- I mean nothing -- I hated more than goals. I dreaded that time of year when corporate would send down, from on high, their expectations of what they wanted and expected us to do. The goals were always high, always ...
Views: 1005 - 3 Ways to be More Strategic - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Jenni Murphy-ScanlonSome of the most common problems people tell me they have with strategic thinking is coming up with workable ideas to deliver on strategy and then making them happen. Most people in the organization are implementing strategy, rather than developing it in the first place. In many ways it is ...
Views: 1002 - 3 Simple Ways To Increase Your Visibility on Google - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from vrunda daveWhat does that fancy phrase “search engine optimization” or SEO really mean? SEO is the process of improving the visibility of a website in search engines, such as Google, viaun-paid or “organic” search results. The goal is to have your business on the first page of Google so that your ideal ...
Views: 1000 - Book Marketing - Selling Your Work In An Internet Marketing Environment - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Don McCauleyIf we can believe the numbers, somewhere around 800,000 self published books hit the market last year. Imagine this: You walk into a library. The library contains over 300 million books. 'Show me everything you have in the way of children's books,' you say to the librarian. The ...
Views: 1000(2 votes) - How to design effective Employee Satisfaction Survey? - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Supriya NigamWorker satisfaction is becoming an essential determinant of the productivity of an organization. Employees require more and more from their organization in exchange for their services. Employee turnover is extremely high in many sectors, and keeping skilled workers is now an arduous undertaking ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Why Your New Program Launch Could Fail (And How to Prevent it) - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2017 from Susan FriesenThe importance of Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs Thinking about doing a product or program launch to get some fast sales? Read this first! Over the years I’ve worked with many entrepreneurs who are excited about getting going in their business. They’ve listened to many webinars and ...
Views: 998 - More Than Just Your Will – Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Corina EdwardsA Death Dossier is a term many legal and estate planning professionals use to describe a portfolio containing the financial particulars, last wishes, insurance information and asset documentation of an adult. The name may be rather sinister in nature, but digging deeper we find the information ...
Views: 997 - How Waste Oil Heaters Are Benefiting From Cutting Edge Technology - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Etta McNeilToday, a corporation cannot afford not to pay attention to their environmental waste responsibilities; it is just not good politics. Unable to justify further, ignoring the social responsibility we each have since technology has made such advancements. However, many are reluctant to part with ...
Views: 996 - Why Starting a New Business Requires Planning - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIs it mandatory to have a plan when starting a new business online? Of course not but on the other hand your chance for success developing a business will dwindle due to a number of factors! For many, and understandably so, the strategic planning process can be like pulling teeth since it does ...
Views: 993 - About Auto Windshield Replacement - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Danny PuetzSeeking auto windshield replacement is not just a cosmetic move. You are legally required in most states to maintain your windshield in good condition. That is why more than one glass company will be willing to work with you and your budget in order to get your windshield fixed as soon as ...
Views: 992 - How to Prospect With a Catalog of Products - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kendra LeeLast week an interesting question was posed to me: how does a seller go about cold calling, prospecting, and lead generation when they have a wide range of products to sell? How do you know what to tell prospects about when you have hundreds or more items available? This wasn't an abstract ...
Views: 992 - Stop Using the Economy as an Excuse! - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Roberta MatusonLeaders are using the economy as an excuse on a daily basis. Don't believe me? Just ask your managers why now it's okay to lay-off those employees who haven't come close to meeting their performance objectives over the past several years. Perhaps your company could have avoided lay-offs if the ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Our Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from David PaulsonIn the last couple years you have seen or have directly experienced the effects from the countries economic disasters, the sub-prime mortgages, major bank failure, and record unemployment. It has been estimated that 40% of the world’s wealth has been destroyed in a short period of time. ...
Views: 988(4 votes) - Business Planning Mistakes You Need to Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Clay NelsonSo you have a business plan; a solid direction and strategy for achieving the goals you have set for you, your team and your business. But, have you taken care to make sure you avoid getting trapped by the most critical of the business planning mistakes? Don't panic. While many people make ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - More Than Just Your Will – Part 1 of 4 - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Corina EdwardsThinking about the end of your life is not a pleasant thing for anyone, at any age. We all know no one can live forever, but that doesn’t mean we want to think about death. Yet, preparation for the inevitable is critical. There isn’t a prerequisite age for having a will or life insurance, and ...
Views: 987 - What is Your Customer's Price Tolerance Ratio? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Mark HunterEvery customer has a price range where they are willing to make a decision without any further thinking. I refer to this as the Price Tolerance Ratio – also known as the PTR. Knowing your customer's PTR is critical. I believe it is one of the major obstacles salespeople fail to comprehend. ...
Views: 985 - *** Creating Our Dreams: Achieving the goals we desire - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Donna PriceDonna Price, President Compass Rose Consulting, LLC Copyright © 2005, Donna Price How do you create a dream? What are your dreams? Spend a few minutes, right now, writing them down. Of course, don’t edit your thoughts, just ask –what are my dreams? And start writing down the thoughts that ...
Views: 983 - What Does Your Customer Really Value? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Mark HunterSell to the customer's value expectations, not to your value propositions. We've all heard the rule of listening to what the customer has to say, and there's not a salesperson who thinks they don't listen to the customer. Reality, however, is quite the opposite. I find time after time when ...
Views: 982 - LATEST WAY TO GET YOUR NETFLIX FREE ACCOUNTS - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GIS NETFLIX FREE? NETFLIX is the biggest premium streaming service with over millions of active subscribers from around the world. It produces all types of content in different languages for worldwide audiences as well as exclusive content for the regional audiences. This is the biggest ...
Views: 980 - *** Does Personal Improvement Equal Success - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Donna PriceSuccess -- is it possible without personal development? Can you achieve life success when you do nothing intentionally to improve yourself? Without development in some form success is elusive. Your life can be your teacher. Within it are the lessons that can become your tools for both ...
Views: 978 - What to Consider Before Taking Advance Payday Loans - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2021 from Z N zubairLoans are a saving grace when you need money. You can borrow money to fund something for the long run, or you can borrow to fund for your emergency expenses. Short term loans such as advance payday loans can help with the latter situation anytime. Advance payday loans, also known as cash ...
Views: 977 - Guarantees: Why You Should Offer Them - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Alicia ForestThere are many questions that often come up for new small business owners around offering guarantees - what kind, how long, am I risking too much by doing so, and even if they should offer them at all. In my business, I offer a guarantee on everything I sell (except for my personal coaching ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - How can ATS be a support system for your ERP software? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Supriya NigamThere are disputes regarding applicant tracking system (ATS) efficacy since they target keywords as opposed to candidate skills. Although most candidates do not enjoy their expertise when a provider employs an ATS, it helps recruiters minimize the size of their resume pool without wasting ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Business Exit Planning - Can Your Business Survive If You Could No Longer Manage It Tomorrow? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Tony KubicaHow much time do you spend thinking about business exit planning? If you're like many of the small business owners we meet - not much. That's okay as long as you don't care about supporting yourself and your family when you retire or leave the business, and if you are not attached to what ...
Views: 972 - BUSINESS PLAN - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe business plan is a foreign tool to most REALTORS®. After studying, observing, interviewing, and coaching hundreds of Agents, I have concluded that very few have taken the time to create a quality business plan. Fewer still review their business plan on a regular basis. The few who have ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - How to Prepare Your Budget - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Todd DonnellyWe live in some economically trying times. No doubt about it. Even industries that have been historically successful have been forced to tighten their belts while the world is suffering from this seemingly endless economic downturn. Call centers are by no means immune to this. Fortunately ...
Views: 971 - It's Better to Be Different than It Is to Be Better - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jeff BealsFrom an outsider's perspective, she was leading the ideal life. She made the Dean's List in law school and was in her tenth year practicing at a respected firm in the middle of Toronto's bustling financial district. If that wasn't enough, she had four beautiful daughters, a rich personality ...
Views: 971 - An Overview of Flooring Prices - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gina HopkinsWhether you’ve just begun your search for new flooring or you have been investigating for quite some time, it doesn’t take long before you notice the factors that affect flooring prices. Like anything, you can expect that the cost of the floor to be much higher than what you see on the tag. This ...
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