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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 mistakes entrepreneurs make before they even start
- So you want to start a business. You have an idea. Lets say you want to be a carpenter. You print some brochures, some business cards, and take out an ad in the Yellow Pages. You pay $600 for a website and a domain name that tells everyone about your amazing credentials and experience. You distribute your fliers at a local grocery store. And then you wait. And wait. And wait?Nothing happens...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What online millionaires tell me they are worried about
- I just arrived back from the best seminar I have ever attended in the last 10-years.There were more "Underground" millionaires at Yanik Silver's "Underground" seminar than I've ever had access to at one time ever!Upon arrival, we had to sign Non Disclosure Agreements, and for very good reason. These high money earners are all making their fortunes from a wide variety of markets - but...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - From employee to entrepreneur: taking the plunge
- Before you decide whether or not running your own business is right for you, start by pinpointing your area of expertise and assessing your aptitude for business.Starter Questions Ask yourself the following questions:- In what areas do people approach me for advice and assistance? From what parts of my job do I get the most satisfaction?- What do I like doing so ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Answering why you, why now critical in a winning business plan
- Business plans continue to be an essential element of the capital-raising process. They must convince investors to take notice ? investors that are shrewder today due to the ups-and-downs they have experienced over the past few years.Adding to the financing challenge is the plethora of high-quality companies, both public and private, in which investors can choose to invest. In this environm...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get more clients and customers; dont sell be of service
- Whether you are just starting your business or focusing on growing it, I'm sure you are like most small business owners you are looking for ways to get more clients and customers. There is a lot of information out there on selling, persuasion tactics, and gimmicks to get people to buy. I am suggesting a radical shift in perspective when thinking about the question: How do you get more clients and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 small business and self employed law of attraction principles for success
- It is widely held that one of the most important ingredients in small business success is perseverance. Deciding on a strategy and sticking with it. I would agree but you need to be clear that the strategy is in alignment with your passion in business and your natural action and communication styles. It's also helpful to have effective strategies to follow through on what you set as your prioritie...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making the financial transition
- Making the financial transition from paid employment to earning a living on your own is probably the single biggest challenge facing many would be entrepreneurs. For most, the mere thought of financial insecurity holds them back from even trying. But if you have the vision, persistence and the ability to respond to market feedback the financial rewards will soon follow.Two ways to make the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bonsai marketing
- Site location analysis of regional service areas and planning for mobile businesses is just as important as choosing a fixed site for any business. The region must be scouted out whether you are simply adding another service unit or deciding to open an entire new marketing area. Now, assuming that you have decided to go for it and open a new territory, you must send in a scout. You must take the h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The dirty dozen
- 1) No Umbrella Business Plan or Strategy -- Without a plan, there's no serious way to gauge the growth and progress of your business. You need a realistic map for where the customers will come from and where your business is going. You also need a plan to bail you out when difficult personal and business times come your way. Solution ? get a plan together. Stop thinking about it and do it.2...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The secrets to becoming a successful creative entrepreneur: jjk secrets #19-21
- Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!Welcome to the e-class on Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Creative Evolution of an Intellectual Property©Let's start with the thought for the day:When you find the destiny for which you were born, all you need to bring is your courage, your honor and your commitment! From the movie North and South.I love this quote! It ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Salon marketing using wireless broadband internet access
- Our client in Chicago did, located right outside downtown too...a right competitive area. Everbody's looking for some kind of edge and we found it for them. Want to hear...the rest of the story.Just in case your wondering it doesn't have to be a major city or suburb, because it worked in a place called Rosedale Maryland, a little ways outside Baltimore. The company owns both locations and w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Abstract business marketing strategy for the entrepreneur
- If you look at those Corporations in franchising today you see the great companies that use these systems to move markets and deliver products and services to America. Franchising is obviously a power play in the marketing strategy game book. General Motors uses the franchise system or special teams, dealerships, to move their products in each market. Now take your mind to the "Family and fri...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pto; justification of the means and the ends
- Some would say about certain issues that the means do not justify the ends. Well more often the ends do not justify the means. For instance if you are trying to accomplish something and know that if you do use the most approved PC methods then you cannot get to the desired results, but use those methods anyway as to not appear to offend anyone, then in the end you offend everyone by wasting their ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Success secret - how to find million dollar opportunities
- They're really are powerful million dollar opportunites everywhere.Ok, let me explain.I jumped on a flight to Miami late yesterday for some business stuff and I do what I always do:Grab as many new business magazines as I can possibly find for the trip.I have to admit, a few hours to read in 'peace and quiet' is awesome.Onward.We were about 15 minutes in t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Delivery companies make the grade
- In the United States we have the most efficient delivery service companies in the world. This is because the free market competitive system has pushed entrepreneurs to become more efficient to make more profit and to keep costs down. More and more products are now delivered right to your door. Businesses have found efficient ways to do this and consumers are loving it.These products come by...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - About ending competition
- 1. Why should I not compete with others?The very concept of "competition" is fear based. Somehow you are telling yourself that you have to "beat" the competition, or "take" a certain share of the marketplace, or "win over" a certain person. In reality, there is no other exactly like you, and there is no other person that can contribute to our world in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Increase profits with no pain, no change approach
- Implementing changes, even when they're good for your business, can be tough. As the old adage goes, old habits die hard and it's just as true in business as it is in our personal lives. It's simply easier to take the path of no resistance and revert back to doing what we've always done. Here's a way to skyrocket your profit potential by linking change to pain and payoff.Whenever I sit with...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Boundary setting 101 for solo entrepreneurs
- Select the best response to the statement below:As a solo entrepreneur, setting boundaries is all about?.a. Having a conversation with the neighbor after she takes your parking space.b. Telling the kids what time to go to bed on a school night.c. Reminding friends and family to not drop by when you're working from home.d. Requesting that agenda in advance if you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Strategies for overcoming obstacles to discovering your gifts
- What are the unique gifts that differentiate you from other solo entrepreneurs? The path to discovering your gifts may take a lifetime, but you can use the exploration process to begin to use your gifts NOW! Unfortunately, for many different reasons people get sidetracked or never even get started taking the actions that would help them discover their uniqueness. Here are some suggested strat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Success secrets - what i, mike litman learned from this old book
- Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny day in New York and yes, I spent it alone :}.My wife left for lunch with some old friends at 11:30 and a bunch of my friends were busy.It was the first real nice day in New York in months, so I grabbed a few books and went to read outside.As some of you know, I'm fascinated with success books that were written before 1930.Over the last 3...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creativity & entrepreneurship: the secret to discovering your purpose in life!ãƒâ€šã‚â©
- Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!In the second course on Creativity & Entrepreneurship we begin with a guided meditation that I created entitled: Dream Keeper-Gift Giver©. You ask: what in the world does this mean? Well, it's a very profound secret I discovered about myself fifteen years ago. After doing a lot of self-discovery and embarking on a long vision quest to heal the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creativity & entrepreneurship: the creative evolution of an intellectual propertyãƒâ€šã‚â©
- In each of us, there is a creative spark - a unique purpose and destiny for which we are born. Most of us have forgotten what that special gift is, or we are afraid to live it. My successful secret formula as outlined in my seminars, e-book and CD's will help you unlock your creative potential and discover your purpose in life. Passion, right-action, hard work and a commitment to excellence will c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cross polination of innovations in the cleaning industry
- According to the latest edition of Pool and Spa news; the costs of maintaining a pool, maintenance service averages about $30.00 to $150 per month depending on competition, size of pool and area you live in. This seems similar to maintenance costs associated with cleaning of the family cars if you hire out a mobile detailing service or mobile car wash. For this reason we have been studying their i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Raising capital for your business ? how long does it take?
- Most companies vastly underestimate the time commitment necessary to successfully complete a financing. In actuality, a company seeking financing needs to budget between 500 to 1000 work-hours to the capital-raising process, spread out over a 6-9 month time period.The key processes in the capital-raising process include 1) perfecting the business plan, offering memorandum, and other company...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips for would-be entrepreneurs
- Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that line the shore along the western bank of Lake Myakka, Florida, herds of wild deer and wild black pigs come down to the water's edge to drink and slake their thirst.I have seen them up close and it is a beautiful, peaceful and inspiring sight!Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that line the shore a horde of hungry...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fear of failure
- Of all the real or perceived impediments to success, the biggest is the fear of failure. Certainly, there are often many other obstacles to overcome, but it is this one phantom that prevents most people from even attempting to create the success they imagine that they want.And, in most cases, it is a mere phantom-the boogeyman that hides under the bed. Fear of failure is a creature of imagi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Envisioneering
- It never ceases to amaze me. Almost everyone peers into the future through a rear-view mirror. The future is imagined as a continuation of the past. I suppose there is a certain security in that; much like a padded cell. Hardly anyone practices creative envisioneering.To be an envisioneer, you must: first have the courage to look into the future with the recognition that there is nothing th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your company needs a mission statement; make it count
- Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y the Stanford class and professor? Well change that to "Built to Merge." My grandfather was personal friends with Bill Hewlett and David Packard and I bet they would not have wanted this merger with Compaq either. It is interesting that one night about 3 in the morning I was reading that book and decided to change or mission ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - ... in pursuing the american dream
- This morning I woke up at 4:30 in the morning, as usual, poured myself a cup of coffee, as usual, and thought about what my son said to me yesterday evening. You see, he's 2 1/2 years old and talking quite well, for his age. When I came home from working all day I was greeted with the always joyous "daddy's home, daddy's home" but today, this greeting was followed by "daddy no you go to work!". It...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Does it really take money to make money (online or offline)? a reality-check of 2 case studies
- The short and simple answer to this question is NO!Now, before you start screaming that I am crazy, out of my mind, have lost my marbles and all the other things that generally get tossed around when someone has the nerve to state something like that, let me clear a few things up.It does not take a monetary investment to get your business off the ground (aside from the everyday items...