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Be Careful Who You Listen To


There are certain times in your life that you will have the right tools, the right coach, and the right environment, but you don't know what to do.You still can't see how to proceed. You may be confused, fearful, or unaware of the next step.

How to Start a Business by Networking


Starting a business requires a lot of skills, resources, and information you don't have. But if you do it right, you can have access to the information.

The Shy Business Owner


Can you really own your own business if you're shy?

Why Distance Counseling Works


Isn't it true that when admission officers evaluate student applications they really don't know the student? Other than the interview that some colleges offer, acceptance decisions are based on a written document, the application.

The Ultimate Wealth Creation Strategy


There are a number of views on what exactly wealth is, but it usually is the ability to allocate resources to yourself and the ability to save time and resources of your choice. This can be a bit confusing so I would suggest that you just know that wealth is the concentration of resources, including time.

The Human Genome Project Is One Of The World's Great Scientific Achievements


Mapping the human genome had been a goal that modern bio-scientists yearned to conquer for decades. Human genome, basically a map of each humans cell make-up, if properly researched and documented, could provide the answer to myriad mysteries, including: why we age, genetic markers, causes and cures for diseases and many more questions previously thought unobtainable.

So, You Want To Make A Living Without A Job


We all dream of making a living without having to go to a job everyday, right? You know, not having to go to work everyday so you can spend more time with our family, fishing, or on the golf course. Whatever you spend your free time doing always seems more enjoyable and fulfilling than going to a job. Why the heck is that?

How-To Rework Your Wheel of Fortune


During the last several years working with solo professionals, I have found that about 95% of my clients are not charging enough.

So - You Want To Have Your Own Business


I have an idea of what you've been doing. I know, you may be thinking to yourself, 'who the heck does this idiot think he is you tell me what I've been doing?' Well, if you're reading an article titled ' So, You Want To Have Your Own Business' you must be contemplating the idea of starting your own business.

Entrepreneurs - Is It A Window Of Opportunity Or A Brick Wall?


You have had one of those Eureka moments and come up with a great business idea. You are sure that you have spotted an opportunity that no one else has. You've found that window of opportunity - or are you going to run up against a brick wall.

Build Your Business Around Your Strengths


Building a business is like constructing a house. You want to build your home on a solid foundation and then make it your own by personalizing it with your strengths, maybe interior design, painting or decorating, and outsource the areas that are your weaknesses, perhaps plumbing, roofing or electrical wiring.

The Dangers of Having A Something for Nothing Mindset


How many times has someone tried to get something from you for nothing or at a cost that strikes you like a blow to the gut?

The World's Future Prosperity Depends On The Creation And Evolution Of Digital Multipreneurs


What I am about to share with you is my personal vision of what I am convinced is a workable strategy that can be used to move (especially developing) societies across the world FASTER on the path towards sustainable socio-economic and political development.

Sound is a Sound Reason for Business Success! How to Get Rich in Any Business?


I know you do some relaxation exercise or reading some magazines in your drawing room leisurely. You hear a number of sounds that come from the street outside. Some are attractive while some distract attention! You like it or not, you need to hear all these noises.

Are You Ready for an Online Business?


One thing you have to say about the Internet: It's where creativity and ambition can truly turn anyone into a millionaire.

Got a Great Business Idea? You May Have More Resources than You Think


Do you have a great idea for a business but don't know where to start? You may be surrounded by help and not know it!

The Top Three Attributes of Successful People


Do you ever notice that there are those who seem to be good at just about everything that they do? Do you also notice that no matter how hard others seem to try they continually fall short? Do you know why that is? Let me give you three good reasons why some people prosper while others become shackled by frustration.

Can PO Funding Take Your Business To The Next Level?


If you ask the owner of a successful re-seller or importer company to identify their biggest challenge, their common answer will be: lack of working capital. Working capital is the lifeblood of all resellers and importers, enabling them to pay suppliers and allowing them to grow their businesses. Many times, their ability to grow is directly linked to their access to working capital.

Entrepreneur! Know Your REAL Friends - Accepting Help Indiscriminately Could Get You Exploited!


Lesson On The Use Of Deception In Business Strategy(From A Movie - And An Ancient Book)


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Franchise Business and Franchise Businesses


Franchise business is being part of a successfully proven business that has a name or trademark that is well known and profitable. Franchise businesses are strategically tried and marketable with options to expand by offering products and services that appeal to the consumer.

Entrepreneurs - Your Well Being Should Come Before Profits


I believe the spiritual aspect of life, especially to entrepreneurs, is very important. While business may be the focal point for an entrepreneur's life, it's your outlook on life that shapes what kind of person you are.

Have You Been Thinking About Owning Your Own Business? Or Becoming An Entrepreneur? Part 1


Almost every day, I talk with people who want to start their own home-based businesses. I receive an interesting reaction when I ask people, "What are you looking for in a home-based business?" The most common response I get is, "Umm, well .

Its Good to Know Your Banker


Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a few miles away from my house. I used to visit the local branch that was located in the grocery store and enjoyed seeing the ladies on a weekly basis who were the tellers.

Work On, Not In Your Business


Are you busy? Everyone's busy! Ask anyone they'll tell you how busy they are. But how many people are accomplishing real results?In your small business, it's easy to get buried in the myriad activities that demand your attention each day.

Hurricane Katrina, Death, and a Different Type of Entrepreneurship


I've seen terrible images today on the television and internet-bodies of the elderly and infants floating in attics, buildings collapsing, seals washing up in the middle of highways. All I can say is that our thoughts go out to those in New Orleans, Gulfport and surrounding areas in this sad time.

Four Steps to Entrepreneurship


As more and more people start or consider starting their own business, it is important that they understand the core steps that are required to launch successful ventures. These steps include spotting, assessing, selecting and executing upon opportunities.

Key to Starting Your Own Clothing Company


Starting your own private label clothing company is not as difficult as you may think. I assure you that the founding members of Volcom, Paul Frank, Hurley and Von Dutch, are not mad geniuses of fashion.

Six Degrees of Separation


Through just five or six intermediaries, you could be linked to millions of others. It is the notion behind what has been dubbed the small world effect.

3 Essential Elements of Operating a Successful Business


Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live your dream? A good place to start would be to recognize that there are three elements, and only three elements, that separate success from failure. If you exercise one of the elements, you might just be successful.

Double Your Income Automatically


It is a common known fact that it is far cheaper to keep an existing customer then it is to acquire a new customer. With this fact in mind you need to do everything possible to keep your existing customers happy and find complimentary products to offer your existing customers.

16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs


The first step in deciding whether to start a business is to ask yourself this important question: "Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?" A variety of experts have documented research that indicates that successful small business entrepreneurs, whether male or female, have some common characteristics. How do you measure up? It will be up to you —not someone else telling you — to develop projects, organize your time and follow through on details.

The Lonely Hat: A Marketing Parable


Jones was a typical entrepreneur who worked long hours and wore many hats.The problem was that all the hats screamed for attention.

An Entrepreneur Is


An entrepreneur is an innovator. She sees a need in the marketplace and creates something new to fulfill that need or improves upon an existing mechanism that already fulfills that need.

9 sure fire ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog


This article outlines nine easy methods to drive traffic to any blog. Readers will find instant suggestions on how to both generate traffic and monetize their site in order to earn a steady income from it.

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