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Author :: Sue And Chuck DeFiore  |
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| Article Title :: Reminders For Running A Better Business |
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| The following tips are from an article we contributed to Compute magazine. These are ideas that we all should know, but many times forget. It constantly amazes us how quickly a basic tenent of business can be shoved by the wayside in the heat of daily transactions.If we all try to keep these simple principles in mind, they may keep us on the straight and narrow in our pursuit of home office bliss.1. Buy an answering machine. This will allow you to give your attention to a client and not the telephone. Be sure your message is done in a professional manner and includes business name, telephone number and hours of operation.2. Be sure to have a separate telephone line fo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Wayne Perkins |
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| Article Title :: 1 Step Program to Achieve All of Your Goals |
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| In Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's original "Chicken Soup for the Soul," I am reminded of the short story titled "Another Check Mark On the List." This is a story about a 15-year-old boy named John who, on one rainy day, when it was too wet outside to play, he decided to write a list of goals. John continued writing until he had 127 goals. These goals included exploring the Nile River, climbing high mountain peaks around the world and learning 3 foreign languages. He also wanted to be featured in a Rose Bowl Parade and play several musical instruments.Of the 127 goals that he listed over 60 years ago, John has achieved 108. If he lives to become 75 years old he will achieve (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Gregory R. Caruso |
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| Article Title :: 5 Things You Must Do Well When Buying a Business to Not Get Burned |
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| Are you not sure what Business to buy? Need to know what is a fair deal?Martin Smith thought he was buying an established business with good credit and collectable accounts receivable. The day after settlement the surprises began.Inventory could not be used because expiration dates had past. Money shown as receivable had already been collected. Vendors that were only willing to ship COD. Over $100,000 of real problems that should have been detected during the business purchase process popped up and almost shut Martin down.Can you afford to be surprised? Of course not.You have the power to not end up like Martin.Owning your own business is part of t (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Jessica Klein |
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| Article Title :: Tips to Starting your Own Busniess |
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| The 9-to-5 grind can make you feel like a just another cog in the corporate machine, constantly punching the clock for someone else’s vision. One day, while dreaming of the world outside the cubicle, you have your big “Eureka!” moment—you’ve come across an idea so perfect that you need to start your own business around it.
Coming up with the idea is the easy part. Now, you’re thrown into an entrepreneurial world where even the experience businessperson can feel overwhelmed by all the details.
It’s hard to know where to even begin. So here are some tips to starting your own business:
- Craft a primitive budget (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Jeffrey Czajka |
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| Article Title :: 7 Reasons You Want Referral Business and How to Get Them |
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| Studies have proven that there is one reason why people don't do more referral business: they don't ask. There are two reasons why, they forget or they don't have a strong enough relationship with their clients, so they don't feel comfortable
The truth is every professional should strive to have all of their business be referral because the benefits of referral business are undeniable and extensive.
Referrals are more professional
Referrals make your job easier and more fun
Referral clients are more likely to call you back
Referrals are motivating
Referrals are more profitable
You have more credibility with re (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Tom Koziol |
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| Article Title :: Wealth Building Scams |
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| I have some good news and I have some bad news. First the good news. The number of infomercials on television is decreasing.
Some might say that is great news. But, before you yell hurray, here's the bad news. They are reincarnating as web sites. Changes the whole picture, doesn't it?
For those who've never seen an infomercial, it is a program-length TV commercial touting easy ways to make money in a variety of ways.
Real estate is probably the most often run program. Others include low-interest government loans or grants to start a new business or go to college.
Then there are the old standby classified advertisement sections in newspapers or magazines p (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Kevin Eikenberry |
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| Article Title :: Seven Questions to Improve Your Business, Your Relationships, and Your Life |
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| Seven Questions to Improve Your Business, Your Relationships, and Your Life
One of the most powerful tools we have as humans is our ability to ask questions. The more adept we are at asking them (and waiting for and listening to the answers), the more effective we will be. Here are seven great questions to use everyday.
1. Why? Asking “why?” is a powerful way to gain an understanding of the causes of problems we encounter. Ask the question again and again to uncover the root causes of your problems.
2. What did I learn? This most basic reflective question is key to progress in any phase of your life. Take the (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Kevin Eikenberry |
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| Article Title :: Ten Ways to Strengthen Your Reading Habit |
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| Most people wish they read more. It is an activity that is both fun and enlightening. It can help us be more knowledgeable and successful. However, it is an activity that many people don’t engage in very much. According to the 1999 National Household Education Survey, 50% of the U.S. population aged 25 and over read a newspaper at least once a week, read one or more magazines regularly, and had read a book in the past 6 months. What does this mean? It means that 50% of the population hasn’t read a book in the last six months!
Looking at the other end of the spectrum, research shows that if you read ten books a year, you are in the top few percent of all people a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Neil Payne |
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| Article Title :: Ten Tips for Cross Cultural Communication |
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| Here are some simple tips to help you improve your cross cultural communication skills:
Slow Down
Even when English is the common language in a cross cultural situation, this does not mean you should speak at normal speed. Slow down, speak clearly and ensure your pronunciation is intelligible.
Separate Questions
Try not to ask double questions such as, “Do you want to carry on or shall we stop here?” In a cross cultural situation only the first or second question may have been comprehended. Let your listener answer one question at a time.
Avoid Negative Questions
Many cross cultural com (read full article) |
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| Category :: Top7 or 10 Tips Articles |
Author :: Kevin Eikenberry |
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| Article Title :: 7 Reasons Why Training Doesn’t Produce the Desired Results and What You Can Do To |
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| Seven Reasons Why Training Doesn’t Produce the Desired Results and What You Can Do To Improve Your Results
OverviewAbraham Maslow said, “If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” As managers, leaders and change agents, we want to improve our organizational performance. Often training is seen as an important tool in this pursuit. Training is a fabulous tool! It can provide awareness, knowledge, skills and maybe even a chance to practice. However, all of our change efforts aren’t nails, so training isn’t our only tool. This special report identifies seven common reasons why training doesn’t meet it's goals - e (read full article) |
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