Small Does Not Mean Invisible! (26 Jun 2006) Running a business on the net these days can be like looking up into a clear night sky; it can leave you feeling very small and insignificant. I am a one-person operation, and I also offer personal ...
Getting Behind in Your Work? You Need a Virtual Assistant! (26 Jun 2006) If you don't know what a Virtual Assistant (or VA) is, don't worry. I only came across the term myself about a year ago. It seemed like a high-tech occupation that I would know little about until I stumbled across some information and found out that I was a Virtual Assistant! Not only that, I realized that small businesses were missing out on the opportunity to improve their efficiency by neglecting the vast talent so easily available online.
Marketing - The Way To Make What Youre Really Worth (26 Jun 2006) You only have so much time in a day right? So wouldn't it make sense to focus as much of your time as possible on the things that produce the highest payoff. I don't know about you but most small bus...
Virtual Assistance for Healthcare Professionals (26 Jun 2006) Administrative and clerical tasks are the bane of every industry. No matter how small or large your business is, you will eventually find yourself with stacks of paperwork that need your attention a...
Are You Making These Mistakes In Your Business? (26 Jun 2006) You've probably heard the statistic that 95% of small businesses fail in the first five years. That's not a very encouraging number! Although being part of the 5% that succeed is not easy, it's defin...
Fire the CEO (26 Jun 2006) If you are the boss and you think your job is to run the business, you are dead wrong. Your job, the most important job in any business, is to market the business. Peter Drucker, way back in 1956, sa...
Consistency Builds Trust (26 Jun 2006) You know your prospects need what you sell. You know they want what you sell. Heck, you know that they even sent away for information on your service and requested a quote. But the fact is you are mi...
Not Listening Can Hurt Your Small Business (26 Jun 2006) Most small business owners seek advisors who can help them improve their businesses. But they can only benefit from the sound counsel if they listen to the expert's guidance.
How To Write Your Business Plan (26 Jun 2006) If you have ever heard about business planning and their importance for a successful business, you will want to read this article. With step by step instructions, you can begin to prepare your own business plan as soon as you have finished reading.
How to Start a Paper Shredding Business (26 Jun 2006) Paper Shredding Business Opportunities are blossoming up everywhere because in recent years, privacy concerns and new policies have forced companies all over the country to invest in paper shredding services. Large corporations and small are in need of shredding services.
A Business Tail: Veterinarian Foams at Mouth, Chases Tail, Learns New Tricks--Case Study (26 Jun 2006) Many self employed professionals find themselves overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused when it comes to running their businesses. The deep skills they have in their professional field do little to prepare them for the dog-eat-dog world of running a business. The following is a case study from the client files of small business expert, Caroline Jordan, detailing a typical professional's experience trying to run a business without foaming at the mouth.
Look Like Sizzle, Be The Steak (26 Jun 2006) You've heard marketing and advertising gurus quip, "Sell the sizzle, not the steak." Advertising initiatives best reach their target audience with benefits and the "wow" effect, not the value or features of their product or service. This may work well to get customers in the door. But once they're in, you better have some substance. How can you ensure you uphold the integrity of your business and still maintain the "Wow Effect"? It just takes well executed strategic steps for business AND personal development.
Collaborative Negotiating: A Win-Win Strategy (26 Jun 2006) Collaborative negotiating is a win-win strategy with enormous potential, but are you familiar with the process and how to create strengthening results? Here are specific tips that you need to be familiar with.
Creating a Paperless Office (26 Jun 2006) A home-based business solution to the lack of working space. Create a paperless office by using your computer to store your
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How the Crab Effect Obstructs Growth and How to Conquer It (26 Jun 2006) Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. Learn how to surround yourself with a strong supportive team so you can create the life you desire and build the business of your dreams.
20 Great Ways to Market Your Business Locally (26 Jun 2006) Whether your target audience is in your neighborhood or across the world, you can use your local resources to get the word out about your business. Your local community is easily accessible and provides dozens of opportunities for building a buzz about your product or service. The following are twenty ideas to get you started.
Doing Business With Friends: Five Tips for Preserving the Friendship... and Your Sanity! (26 Jun 2006) Have you ever thought about contracting work or trading work with friends? You just know your best friend, Jill, would be the perfect person to write copy for one of your clients? Or that John will give you tickets to the theater if you do one small copywriting project for him? Preserve your friendship AND your business reputation by following these simple tips.
Pressure Washing and Hospital Accounts (26 Jun 2006) Most pressure washing companies never look into some of the best niche markets. One, which you may not have thought about is Hospitals and if you run a pressure washing company it can mean good steady income. When contract cleaning you must figure out the needs of your clientele; Hospitals have special needs, which are not common to other businesses and if you are careful to address these needs you will be well served.
