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- Strategic Planning: The Most Crucial Part Of Any Business - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Sumit SrivastavaStrategic planning is a tool used for designing strategies and allocating resources to the comprehensive implementation of the strategy. The management needs to have a clear picture as to where the organization is presently and come up with a strategic framework that will assist the organization ...
Views: 1227 - How Short Run Books Are Ideal For First Time Writers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Cassey LordA short run book is great for those authors who are attempting to break into the business and are considering self-publishing. Nicholas Sparks, the publisher of the novel "The Lucky One," tells of his experiences of trying to find a publisher. Before he was finally recognized, it took many ...
Views: 1226 - Outsourcing Effectively – How to select the best for your project - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Hugh StewartI've written before on outsourcing and delegation,and I encouraged business owners to define their Unique Ability and hire others to do the rest. A powerful tool for finding a contractor is an online outsource platform called www.Elance.com. Elance is essentially a virtual marketplace that ...
Views: 1226(7 votes) - Paying for College: Using Employment Prospects to Drive Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jeff MictaborFor college students who are approaching graduation, the employment picture may be looking slightly better than it has in the past couple of years, as the country slowly recovers from the Great Recession. This recovery doesn’t mean, however, that job prospects are rosy; it just means that new ...
Views: 1226 - WISDOM: A NECESSITY FOR AN IMPACTFUL LIFE - Dr. Felix A. Oginni - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Felix OginniWISDOM: A NECESSITY FOR AN IMPACTFUL LIFE By Dr. Felix A. Oginni Every being needs God’s wisdom in thoughts, utterances and in whatever he or she does. What is wisdom? Wisdom can be explained as follows: (i) Good sense that enables one to make sensible decisions and judgments based ...
Views: 1226 - The Secret to A Breakthrough Year - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Lisa MininniWhen building your business, the fastest way to grow it is to focus your energy on activities that attract clients and bring in cash flow. Yet, you may often find yourself choosing a certain activity instead of the results-oriented activities you should be working on. Although you may have ...
Views: 1222 - What's The Right Size For Your Company? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Nick DAllevaI was at a cocktail party the other night, and business came up in conversation. I'm passionate about what I do and about entrepreneurship in general, so it's no wonder that in a few minutes a circle of people had formed around me. An alarm went off in my head, as I realized it had degenerated ...
Views: 1222 - Running Short On Leads? Get Back To Basics - by At some point you look up and say to yourself, “Where have all the leads gone?” Actually, they have not gone anywhere; they’ve been where they have always been. With the new age of e-prospecting and social media marketing, many have lost their way, relying almost exclusively on the latest and ...
Views: 1221 - Getting Paid From Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Hugh StewartDo you pay yourself or do you work for free? You may decide to work for free as you start a new business, spending time and energy without any compensation because the revenue is not there yet to support paying you a salary. This is an important consideration of the business, because it ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - Best Ways To Fund Your Startup Business - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Ruchhir AgarwalAre you looking to start a business of your own? Do you have an Idea which can make you a successful business? Do you know how to reach to your potential customers? Do you have a revenue generation plan for your business? If Yes is the answer to all these questions then it means you are ...
Views: 1219 - Do Performance Reviews Really Work? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonQuestion: “Do performance reviews really work?” — Avril Balderson, CPA Firm in Australia Yoon’s Answer: Avril, my short answer is YES!!!!! They do work! So, why do they don’t work so well for some companies? …What I see is that many companies have performance reviews that just are not ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - Diversifying Your Small Business – Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonMany entrepreneurs learned early on that diversifying their business was a key strategy to their success. Their current success hinged strongly on how well they were able to adapt and change with the shifting tide of the business world and what their clients demanded of them. Without ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - 3 Thought Leader Article Templates That Will Help You Attract More Clients Like Magnets - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Eric GruberSome business owners attract clients and customers like magnets. Their marketing seems effortless. They don't advertise. They haven't made a cold call in years. They charge more. They're regularly asked to speak at conferences and are featured in newspapers and magazines. Their articles are ...
Views: 1215 - Booking your holiday in Spain with owners direct - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Porsche KlingerIf you are planning a trip to the city or booking a short HOLIDAY IN SPAIN from the owners, this can save a lot of money. It's easy to book directly from the owners, all you have to do is search the Internet. By not going through a rental agent, you will save on costs and make it even better if ...
Views: 1215 - ***Powerful Strategies Build Results - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Donna PriceAre you working in your power? Creating a powerful work place that is focused and intent on success is one of the biggest challenges business owners face. What is a powerful workplace? Powerful workplaces are focused, strategic, and intentional. Owners and staff are action oriented in ways ...
Views: 1214 - Emotional Cues That Things Need To Change - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Kate SinerI am not really one for New Year resolutions. I kind of think I need to be continually making changes and improvements throughout the year. However, this year, I cleaned closets, rearranged my kitchen, brought stuff to the Salvation Army, AND, of course fit in some time for both relaxation and ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - 7 Secrets to Structure Your Business for Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Darla LeDouxMost solo entrepreneurs have at least some piece of the "why" they are in business that includes having more freedom to be where they want when they want. While each business owner will have a different version of what that looks like, there are some general guidelines that apply to everyone. ...
Views: 1211 - Why Make Business Hard? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Andrew HorderFor centuries, men have gone into business as an alternative to working for others; they wouldn’t do that if they expected that running a business was really the grind it can sometimes seem these days. I firmly believe that business is not supposed to be as hard as we make it. So What ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - Disaster Preparedness – 3 Key Steps to Prepare Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Cindy HartmanPreparing for a catastrophic disaster (fire, tornado, etc.) is essential for every business owner. The Ad Council reported that, based on a recent national survey, only 38% of businesses have an emergency plan in place. Strangely, 90% said that it is “somewhat” or “very” important for businesses ...
Views: 1209 - Ready To Apply For Your Merchant Cash Advance? Here’s What You Need To Do - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Elle WoodCongratulations – you’re ready to apply for your merchant cash advance! Now your dreams of starting up your own Mom and Pop restaurant or adding that much-needed outdoor deck to your café can finally be realized, all thanks to this alternative source of restaurant funding. However, there ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Steve Daines Business News - CRM Industry Profile - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Steve DainesBusiness News Blog by Steve Daines - Read Business and Development News by Business Expert Steve Daines: Customer relationship management (CRM) provides strategies for managing an enterprises interactions with its clients and potential prospects. The industry provides vast array of ...
Views: 1206(2 votes) - Shocking! The vast majority of books make less than $100 a year - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Kathleen Gage"The vast majority of books make less than $100 a year,” according to John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books. Another book marketer says, "50% of the books published don't make even that much. In my experience, at least 90% of books will fail, maybe even 95-99%. Fail means ...
Views: 1205 - Save Up to 50% on Your Advertising Costs with Co-op Advertising Funds - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Jim WallertIf your small business buys inventory, products or equipment that you resell or use in providing your products and/or services, you may be able to save up to 50% on your advertising costs by using available co-op advertising funds. Co-op advertising is a cost sharing program between a ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Social Media Strategy - does Your Business need one? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasHumans devise strategies every day. Some can be mundane as how to pass and exam or can be as complicated as how to land on the moon. If there is something to be achieved at the end of a task, then having a strategy for how to execute that task is your best bet for success. As the popular saying ...
Views: 1200 - Strategic Planning Consulting Firm: Getting Help is Never a Bad Thing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Claire BurnsFinding a reliable strategic planning consulting firm that actually provides you with the best experienced consultant is not that easy. If you're looking for a good planning consultant to help make those tough decisions then there should be few things to consider before rushing into the ...
Views: 1200 - Dealing With A Disaster - Keeping Your Business Afloat - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cindy HartmanCatastrophes happen on a daily basis, and all companies must have a plan in place to stay in business. You might be a new company, with just a few months under your belt, and having invested your life savings to pursue your entrepreneurial dream. Or possibly you are a well-established, extremely ...
Views: 1198 - Lending and The Federal Reserve: Why Making Banks Rich Again Could be Bad for the Economy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Herb KayRight now, the most powerful man in the world regarding the US economy is not the President. It is the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke. It is his board, which he leads and is rarely overridden, that sets monetary policy. What this means is that the Federal Reserve (the Fed) ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - 11 Principles Of Success - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Braydon McCarvilleThere are no guarantees in life. None. There are however, things you can do that can greatly increase your chances of attaining your goals and living the life you want and deserve. If you want to become successful, here are 11 success principles that if you follow and work hard can guide you on ...
Views: 1196 - Disaster Preparedness for the Small Business Owner - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Cindy HartmanHow quickly can your company get back to doing business after a tornado, fire, flood or computer crash? Every year, thousands of companies are unprepared. The US Department of Labor states that over 40% of small businesses that experience a disaster never reopen, and of the remaining companies, ...
Views: 1196 - Thirteen Elements of Effective Planning - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James MurphyAll plans are not good plans. In fact, even good plans can fail. We cannot predict the future – we can only imagine it imperfectly. In our companies and organizations, effective planning is a social activity. Deciding on a strategic planning process as a group, rather than as an individual, ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - All Growth Isn't Bigger - The Consciousness of Business Growth - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Barry LipscombAll growth isn’t bigger and continuous growth isn’t sustainable. Across nature, there is a natural limit to growth. It’s about efficiency as well as the consumption and allocation of resources. By contrast, out of control growth is known as cancer – the uncontrolled growth of a tumorous mass. ...
Views: 1195 - The 4000 Year Old Egyptian Mystery That Teaches To This Day - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Geoff FickeOne of the great entertainment values available to almost anyone with a cable television service is the History Channel. The volume and quality of wonderfully instructive and entertaining programming on offer is amazing. I have never watched a reality show, or a celebrity dancing display, but I ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Win Over a Difficult Conversation and Keep a Tough Client - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Grace RiveraMost of the time, people say that to have a successful business, you need to work on how to handle your clients accordingly especially when you're engaged in a difficult conversation that’s unavoidable, whether it’s with a long time client or a sales call to a new client. And by businesses I ...
Views: 1193 - How Corporate Mentoring in the Workplace Strengthens Employee Relations - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinHave you ever looked around your business and thought that there was something missing? Have you ever walked into the employee cafeteria to see clusters of your staff - the same small clusters that form in individual departments? If you have, or if you’ve simply noticed that the more that there ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - How Planning The Work (Then Working The Plan) Can Catapult Your Marketing Success - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Lisa ManyonA marketing plan is vital to the success of your business. Without a plan, even the best intentions may never be realized. You must plan the work and then work the plan, or your goals will not be accomplished. They key is to not only have a plan but to implement that plan. Implementation is ...
Views: 1189 - Manager's Corner - Directors Direct. Managers Do - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Liz WeberRecently a colleague asked me for advice to help him with one of his clients. My colleague's been working with this particular client for several years, but it's getting to a point of frustration where my colleague's ready to walk away. The manager -- or as my colleague now calls him -- The ...
Views: 1189 - Time-Sucking Business Tasks You Should Outsource Today - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Marsha KellyStop wasting time doing tasks that are consuming too much of your time, and that be easy, and affordable, outsourced instead. When entrepreneurs launch new companies, they want to be involved in all aspects of their new firm. That’s good; however, this can be counterproductive due to the ...
Views: 1186 - Avoiding Disaster: Make Website and Business Asset Backups Mandatory - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Susan FriesenDo you have a backup of all your website and business data? A sudden attack on your web hosting or an employee error can cause havoc without warning. The same goes for any information about your business stored on your computer. If your computer suddenly got infected with a virus and you ...
Views: 1185 - If You Want to Succeed, Close the Exits! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Kathleen Hanagan“Those that are succeeding and are thrilled and joyful in the unfolding will often tell you, ‘I've dreamed this since I was little. I imagined it, I pretended it, I used to practice with the hairbrush pretending it was a microphone.’ Purity is the alignment of energy. Doesn't matter what anybody ...
Views: 1185 - Diversifying Your Small Business – Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonIn part one of Diversifying Your Small Business I addressed the factors that impact your business’s need for change. The “Why” and “How to” factors driving this need for change were covered in detail. Finally, it was made clear that because of the ever evolving trends in business, business ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Facebook Ads Can Quickly Make Your Brand More Successful In 2019 - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from David BaddeleyYou’re probably using Facebook ads—and if you’re not, why not? With over two billion active users, Facebook’s the largest resource of interested eyeballs you can reach out to except for maybe Google—and Google’s good for different things than Facebook is. If you’re not reaching out to the ...
Views: 1180 - Strategic Change Management: Food for Thought - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasAny organization, whether non-profit or for profit, whether small or large, whether a startup or a well- established and mature business, seems to be in an eternal search for a perfect strategy for implementing and executing Change Management. Completely coincidentally, I spent most of last ...
Views: 1180 - Top Investments Entrepreneurs Should Not Miss - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAs an entrepreneur, you must be willing to spend your time and money on improving your business, but do you really know which of your investments are actually worth your resources? By first opening your mind to what can boost your revenue will help you come up with the smartest decisions for ...
Views: 1180 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1179 - 2 Sure Fire Ways to Know When to Delegate Tasks - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman Have you ever felt like you had way too much to do and not enough help or time in the day to get it all done? As a small business owner knowing when and when not to delegate work can make all the difference in the world. If you delegate too early by hiring ...
Views: 1177 - Needing Money for Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Hugh StewartMoney in any context is an emotional subject, but in business, an emotional approach to the financial elements of your business can lead to disaster without having productive rituals in place to resolve these issues. Needing money for your business. The next time an extra expense is presented ...
Views: 1176 - Few Essential Ways to Perfect Lead Management Process - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Clare SmelleyCreating an effective process to monitor and manage new sales leads is an essential part of any marketing plan. It is important to set up a fundamental lead management process that will allow you to keep track of where your leads are coming from and help you precisely determine the ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Year End Checklist for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Lisa MininniWhen you think of the end of the year, what do you think of? Most small business owners think of taxes. It’s a good time to analyze what worked and plan ahead for the next year. At Excellerate Success Institute, my clients use their own Business Blueprint Wizard complete with ...
Views: 1170 - Water Lessons Learned, Lost And Re-learned today? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke I recently visited the exciting, ancient city of Rome, Italy with my family. Of course, we all know that this city by the Tiber River is basically an open-air museum, with stunning historic relics every where one looks. The Forum, the Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Borghese ...
Views: 1167 - The King's Speech Snippets of Wisdom - Stutterers Can Haggle With Vancouver Hyundai Dealers - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Aubrey Ann NolanHave you tried haggling with a seller before? Maybe you have, but doing it may sometimes give you cold, sweaty hands. Now imagine doing it while having a stammering disorder. Observing Oscar’s greatest motion picture of the season makes me personally remember the moment when I followed a ...
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