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There are a number of factors you must have in place to ensure a successful startup. Here are 10 of the most important ones!(read
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There are a number of factors you must have in place to ensure a successful startup. These are:(read
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You have decided to start up a magazine, but how do you get started, find subscribers and more importantly obtain paying advertisers so that you stay profitable?(read
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You have decided to start up a magazine, but how do you get started, find subscribers and more importantly obtain paying advertisers so that you stay profitable?(read
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I believe that business is equal parts of inspiration, hard work and luck. There is a famous saying “ I find that the harder I work, the luckier I get!”
To discover what makes a successful entrepreneur – let’s look at what you have to do to start a new(read
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Angel Investors are considered by many to be the best type of investor in your business. Angels are usually successful business owners and entrepreneurs who can also bring you valuable industry experience, executive knowledge, creative ideas and contacts(read
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Meeting with your bank to ask for a loan for your business is always going to be a challenge even if you have a profitable business. Here’s a few ideas for you.(read
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Meeting with your bank to ask for a loan for your business is always going to be a challenge even if you have a profitable business. Here’s a few ideas for you.(read
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When you mention branding the really inexperience entrepreneur tends to think of their logo, whilst the business person who has read up a little thinks of their USP (unique selling proposition). The overall thinking tends to be that you slap your logo on(read
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It’s a recession and you have lost your job or you just have that entrepreneurial spirit and want to start a business. You don’t have much money and in these awful times a business loan is out of the question, so what kind of business can you start? Wel(read
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To start with your children need to know what you are doing when you are in front of the computer or on the phone and they also need to know why you are doing this instead of paying attention to them. Tell them you are working to make money to pay the bil(read
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You are sure that you want to start a business, but you don’t have much experience and even less funds so what is a good beginner business that will grow as you grow? Here are a few ideas:(read
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Well actually no it’s not usually but it can be far better if you know what to expect and how to manage your new business.
Every new business owner starts off, full of hope, excitement and enthusiasm. How do you make sure that you are not on of the 80(read
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You’ve recently become unemployed and the idea of starting a business is very tempting. There are a few businesses that you should be wary of starting though. Here are a few and the reasons you should think more than once.(read
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You are keen to buy a web site business and you have seen lots of them for sale – particularly on auction sites. So how do you ensure that what you buying is really an established site? Here is your check list:(read
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Inexperienced does not mean unqualified. With that being said, changing careers does not have to be the stressful process everyone seems to think it is.(read
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Category : CV's and Resumes
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When looking for a new credit card many people are tempted by low interest credit cards and these do seem to be readily available. For many people the low interest rate or APR is probably the main thing they are looking at. APR is probably not what you (read
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Let us face it. Contract workers have a harder time getting permanent employment. Employers see short-term contract work as inconsistent and unreliable.(read
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Your CV and your CV alone is the determining factor for whether or not you will be considered for an interview for the job you are applying for.(read
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CV writing is the most important part in the job application process. It sets the first impression, and it is the only decision factor in getting an interview.(read
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The definition of sourcing can be simple and much more complex. The simple definition is “the processes involved in identifying potential vendors, conducting negotiations with them and then signing purchasing agreements with them to provide goods and/or (read
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Many small businesses are crying out for good design at a low cost and if you are just starting out as a designer – this is great news for you. This helps them but it also helps you because you not only get experience but you also manage to build up a por(read
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Of course you do, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. You’ve probably got an idea, you may have held onto the dream of working for yourself for some time – but how do you put them altogether?(read
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You have recently started a small business and I wanted to promote your website. You have come across people selling website traffic and think that it would be a great idea to get your business started. Does it actually work? Is it worth spending a few d(read
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You hired a new member of staff and made the mistake of not conducting an immediate background check. They seemed so nice and looked like they would be a good fit in your business but now you are having second thoughts and need to get rid of them quick. (read
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You know you should really put your business on the internet, but are not sure why or even if it is worth the bother! Here are 7 reasons why your business should have a web site and why you should have a web site and work virtually over the internet.
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Well you’ve set up your new internet business and now need to ensure that you keep your customers happy and most importantly get paid. What’s the best way to automate your fulfilment process?(read
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Times are not good and sales are slipping so now is the time to check the state of your market – that is who you are selling to or not selling to any longer as the case may be! So time to check if your market has changed and if so how?(read
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Do you have a problem with your existing boss and think that they will not listen? Have you made numerous, time tested, industry accepted suggestions, but cannot seem to get this person to make changes that would benefit the company? So do you want to dis(read
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Sometimes circumstances dictate that you can’t afford a retail shop but you really want to get your business started. Many small, retail businesses are not suitable to run from your home base or via a warehouse. Web sites, whilst having low start up cost(read
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First of all what is a unique product and how can you take advantage of it? Well a unique product is one that no one else has thought of but makes you think “now why didn’t I think of that?” or “why hasn’t someone done that before?” If you’ve got one o(read
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Starting a business during a recession seems such a silly thing to do. You may have no other choice if you are sitting at home with your redundancy cheque. Or your entrepreneurial spirit may have been stirred up. Disney started during the recessional p(read
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You’ve set up your new business or you have an established business with new products, so you come across that age old problem – how do you price them?(read
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You’ve got your business set up and you are working hard on getting your customers and giving them a good service, but you are still a small company. How do you project a great corporate image so that you can run with the big dogs?(read
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You have been to lots of parties and weddings, you are a good cook and would like to start a new catering business – so how do you go about it?(read
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Times are hard and you want to start you own business to make some extra money, or maybe expand your existing business. You’ve seen a great business opportunity but is it a scam?(read
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You want to go into business, but you don’t have much money, or you don’t want to invest too much into a new business. So, what are a few low start up cost businesses that you can start?(read
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You’ve got your company set up and the first scramble to get everything working ok and your cash flow positive has paid off. Now you need to grow your company – so how do you do this?
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You want to set up a small catering business or maybe a part time business and are not sure what you need to do to be legal and efficient.(read
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You are ready to open your business so how do you make sure that it is successful? There are a few things that you need to make sure you do – here they are.(read
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You’ve done all the hard work and your business is starting to turn over a profit. Have you though about the benefits of getting it running smoothly and efficiently so that you don’t get massive peaks and troughs of income? So how do you go about turning(read
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You’ve decided to start a new business, or you already have a business and you are making it through the recession. So what are the mistakes that are likely to severely damage your business?(read
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You’ve wanted to go into business for a long time. You know what you want to sell and you know who to. The last big decision you have to make is – do I go it alone or do I buy a franchise?(read
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Common Question: I run a small party-planning company and I've been having some employee problems recently. It's difficult to find people who are qualified for the job, have customer service skills, and are easy for me to work with. Maybe it's just my bad(read
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You’ve got a meeting at the bank next month, and you will be discussing financing for your business. Your company is profitable and I'm looking for a bank loan to finance more business growth. What things should you focus on in the meeting? Are there cert(read
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Do you have Marketing Strategy? Do you, like many other entrepreneurs think that you don’t need one? Or do you just not know how to write your own Marketing Strategy? No surprises that a Marketing Strategy is a key part of your business strategy. So how(read
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We all know how important advertising is to your business – if people don’t know what you have to sell they won’t buy from you. Getting customers to even think about spending is hard as everyone seems to be watching their spending. Classified ads are gr(read
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It’s been a hard year and it doesn’t look as if it going to get any better for businesses. What with the recession and the problems in finding loans and liquidity problems – it’s just getting harder to keep up your enthusiasm with the hard work that is r(read
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It’s been a hard year and it doesn’t look as if it going to get any better for businesses. What with the recession and the problems in finding loans and liquidity problems – it’s just getting harder to keep up your enthusiasm with the hard work that is r(read
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You’ve got a great plumbing and heating business going. You thought that everyone needed a plumber but business is slow and you just don’t seem to be getting your name out there. What do you do?(read
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Many business owners either with a new or established business are seeking to capitalize on their hard work and move onto other things. Some entrepreneurs are seeking capital from angel investors and need to provide suitable exit strategies within their(read
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You know that the economy is in recession and that you are going to find it hard going in the recession. So how do you prepare your business to deal with the problems and trails ahead? Here’s a health check for you.(read
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Whether you have a business based on the internet or the "real world". - Click or Brick - then you need marketing to ensure that people know about your business and products. After all if people don't know about you they won't buy from you. Effective ma(read
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Do you need a lawyer to help you in establishing your new company, to expand it – or even worse because you have legal problems? It’s difficult isn’t it?(read
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You have a great month and make more than you thought possible, but the next month your sales are much lower and by the third month they are almost non existent. What happened and how on earth do you survive this situation?(read
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You love food, may have dabbled in it a little, but now you want to set up a burger van business. So how do you go about it and what do you need?(read
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You’ve got your business idea, think that you will be able to get a good loan and even have your business plan being written but…. The one big burning issue is – How much does it cost to start a business?(read
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You’ve been to college or have the fashion skills and you now want to establish yourself as a fashion designer, so how do you get started?(read
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You’ve got steady sales but we just want to increase them a little more. This will give you some extra profit for your family, more money to invest in your business or just more satisfaction.(read
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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. Here’s h(read
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The recession is biting, your profit margin is shrinking and you want your business to survive so what do you do? Well you retrench – dig in and ensure that you business will still be viable when the recession ends.(read
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Customers are expensive and difficult to find. Repeat customers are far more profitable than new customer as you have already paid to obtain them. So when you have good customers how do you hold on to them? Here are a few strategies for you.(read
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Do you know in my heart that the products you sell can greatly benefit your customers but are struggling to get companies to believe in what you do. Do you want to increase your customer base and sell more to your existing customers?
You need two great(read
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You have been running your business for some time and things are going well, but you are starting to notice that you are getting some problems and maybe your profits and turnover aren’t so good. Could you be expanding too quickly? Here are a few symptom(read
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Times are hard, business is slower and your profits are squeezed. You love your business and don’t want to go back to being a wage slave again – even if there was any work out there to be had! So how do you survive the recession?(read
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What is the best way to make a cold sales call to a business? Do you normally call up and ask to speak with the business development manager then go right into your sales pitch? Is there a more effective process you can use? Is there a way of becoming mor(read
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Your company is having problems, you need to cut down, but which cuts will cause your business more problems than they are worth? Here are a few ideas of cutbacks to give a miss.(read
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You’ve seen them pick up people and passengers at the airport and think that you might like to do the same as a business so how do you go about it?(read
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What can a larger small business do to break through that plateau phase that most of us hit? If you have good annual sales but feel like it's time to grow larger. Should you be pouring lots of money in to marketing? Or should you up production? Or is ther(read
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Your dream has always been to open your own restaurant. But the restaurant business, like many businesses, is very cut-throat. You recently read that more than 50% of new restaurants fail within the first 3 years of business. That's pretty intimidating...(read
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You are a service company or a consultancy and you want to regularly provide industry or market reports for your customers. How do you price them?(read
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You’ve found a great source of pure water and heard that you can make a fortune selling bottle water. So how do you go about it?(read
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Recessions are periods when economic output is reduced for some time. In periods of recession some may be tempted not to start that business just yet. Others may think that it as they are now out of a job – now is the best time to start a business. But (read
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In these recessionary times, many of us are seeking to start business with low start up costs. Car Cleaning is one of those businesses that has the potential to be very profitable but has low start up costs. So how do you go about starting such a busine(read
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OK, you are really serious about setting up your new business; you don’t want some hobby but the real thing. You’ve thought about buying and sell on eBay, but are unsure if you can make a living off of it. Well millions do – but you have to approach it(read
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OK, you are really serious about setting up your new business; you don’t want some hobby but the real thing. You’ve thought about buying and sell on eBay, but are unsure if you can make a living off of it. Well millions do – but you have to approach it(read
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You have decided that you want to be a travel agent, you know it is a very competitive area so you are not quite sure what you should do in order to start a successful travel agency. Here are a few ideas.(read
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Do you have a supply of fresh water and want to sell bottled water locally and hopefully nationally? Well there are a few things that you have to think about first of all.(read
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In these recessionary times its getting harder to sell financial services so you need to really up your game and increase your marketing. How about using seminars?(read
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You’ve been working with a potential client and you think that you finally have the future project all worked out – then they ask you for a proposal. You’ve seen this great potential project but you need to bid for it. So how do you write that proposal t(read
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Have you ever wondered where you business is? How much life it still has and what you can expect in the next few years. Well here is the life cycle of a business and what must you be particularly careful about?(read
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You are ready to start your business, but you are not sure it will be a success. What do you need to ensure that you do before you start your new business? Here are the important items:(read
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You are setting up your business and know that you need a business plan but you have no idea what should be in it. Well here are a few ideas for you:(read
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When you first start your business, it is tempting to sell a lot of high price products, but that may not be the most profitable way for you to go. A better way might be to sell low ticket items.(read
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This article could depress you, but it is intended to ensure that your new or improving company is ready for all the challenges ahead when you design your new business strategy or review how your business is functioning in this challenging times.(read
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You are ready to give up your job to start your new business, or even scarier, sink your savings into your new business. You just want to make sure that you have done everything possible to succeed so here is a check list for you.(read
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You’ve got a great business idea, and are keen to get started on your new business, BUT you’ve also got a family, mortgage and other commitments. How do you get your new business running but still pay the bills and see the family and friends?(read
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You are all fired up, you know what kind of business to start, you’ve read all the business start up books you can get you hands on and now you are just confused. Which of the many tasks you have to undertake, which do you do first and what order do you (read
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You’ve worked hard on this great idea you’ve had and at last you are ready to start showing the world your brand new, unique product and maybe selling it in the large shops. So what are your next steps?(read
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To many people, starting their own business is a dream – so how do you move from your dream to reality? Making the move from your regular job with the regular income is a big step. Have you really thought this through? Do you really understand all the c(read
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To many people, starting their own business is a dream – so how do you move from your dream to reality? Making the move from your regular job with the regular income is a big step. Have you really thought this through? Do you really understand all the c(read
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You are tired, your business is not doing so well and you are close to throwing in the towel but there are a few things you can do first.(read
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Times are tough at the moment, but you know that you have to still keep advertising and marketing to keep your business turning over and keep that cash flowing. So how can you do it at half the cost?(read
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Many entrepreneurs get that itch to start a new business, either because they are fed up being “wage slaves” or they like the freedom that working for yourself can bring. Some even think that they will be richer or have more spare time. Many are not sur(read
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So you've decided that you want a web site, but that it might be best to leave web design to the professionals. You have discovered that there are hundreds if not thousands of them out there. So how do you find the one for you without wasting time and mo(read
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You’ve got your new business up and running but no one seems to be buying from you? Are you sure that you are selling stuff that people want? There are ways to ensure that what you are selling is what people actually want.(read
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You are good at sewing, in fact you even make your own clothes, but you are not sure if you can make a business out it, now that everyone seems to buy cheap clothes from department stores?(read
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Category : Travel
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OK so you’ve been buying interesting domain names and you don’t really know what to do with them now. Here’s a few suggestions:(read
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That leap from being paid by others to relying on your own business for an income is a frightening one – make sure you are going about it the right way.(read
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A smallish budget and a need to spend it wisely- a common cry from the small business. But small budget does not mean ineffective – you just need to be specific, memorable, unusual and have a lot of energy.(read
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We all worry about losing our memory and mental faculties. Some of us want to improve our memory so that we work more efficiently or can pass our exams more easily. So where does our health come into the equation?(read
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In times of recession we are all trying to survive and sometimes the worst thing that can happen to your business is that one of your customers is in trouble. If they go down, your business could be the next in line. So how do you know when one of your (read
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Picking the perfect domain name is very important in a crowded internet where it get’s more and more difficult to get yourself noticed. Getting to the top or even into the major search engines is challenging and then there is the problem of establishing (read
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They say that opportunity only knocks once and in the business world, you need to take the opportunity before it goes away to knock on another door. However serious entrepreneurs do not wait for opportunity to come to them. They study their environment an(read
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You’ve read all about how great the internet is for small businesses and decided that you want to put your existing business on the internet or start your own brand new internet business. So how much is going to cost to get a fully functioning internet bu(read
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SWOT is short for Strengths, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats. A SWOT Analysis is a powerful tool often used by business consultants when reviewing a business that is not performing as well as it should be. It’s a simple to understand but powerful tool(read
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Everyone knows that the mother is looking forward to the new baby in the family, but what about the father? He must be feeling a little worried about the new mouth to feed, the new family responsibilities, new household bills and the need to support the (read
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You’ve always wanted to play the drums and you know that it is not as easy as it looks. To become a great drummer you are going to have to practice a lot and learn to read music. You will need a great deal of dexterity as both hands are doing something (read
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When eBay stopped selling ebooks on it’s site that caused problems for a lot of entrepreneurs who used to sell their information and articles as ebooks, easily downloaded from their web sites. There is a solution to getting your books, training material(read
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The Six Nations Championship, currently known as the RBS 6 Nations after its sponsor is a Rugby Union match between the six major Northern Hemisphere teams. It is one of the oldest sporting championships in the world, being founded in 1883. In 2010/11 th(read
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You know the situation. You have these great dresses in mind for your dearest friends, your bridesmaids and they are unhappy with your choice! This is one of the problems that threatens friendships and happiness. So here are some tips on solving the pr(read
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So you want to start your own business – you are a new entrepreneur so to speak. Maybe you have just become unemployed and are trying to start a business from scratch or you’ve just got the yen to start a new business. In these recessionary times startin(read
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When starting a business of what ever kind, large or small, there is a always a require framework or scaffolding that you have to set up. Not only does this make your business much more effective, but it also saves you from a lot of embarrassing and cost(read
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When starting a business of what ever kind, large or small, there is a always a require framework or scaffolding that you have to set up. Not only does this make your business much more effective, but it also saves you from a lot of embarrassing and cost(read
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As an experienced business consultant, thought I would risk the wrath of my peers and show you how to use one of the consultant’s most powerful and useful tools – The SWOT Analysis. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats.(read
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Well you’ve done it – you’ve started your new business. You’ve managed to get a great business loan, your marketing seems to be working and your products and services are starting to sell. So what else should you expect?(read
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What a beauty. For those who have not succumbed to the iPod publicity should look at the HTC Desire. It is an android based phone with a large touch screen which means that you have thousands of applications available to you and a hungry hoard of progra(read
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You’ve heard that article marketing is the thing to do, you are not too great at writing but you have given it a shot, but your article has been rejected. So what are the common reasons for being rejected?(read
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You are working hard to beat the recession, but you are going to have to open up on a Sunday in order to make any profit and keep your staff employed. So how do you go about capitalising on this?
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Times are hard and you need to sell your house because you are moving elsewhere. You look at the fees a Realtor will charge and maybe you can sell your own home and save the Realtor’s fees.(read
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We think that articles are so important to your internet marketing strategy, that we also tell you the secret of getting your articles read, passed around and high up in the search engines.(read
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You are working away as usual at your job, but things are starting to change around you. Is this the start of the end of your career with your current employer? Should you jump before you are pushed? Here are some signs that all is not well with your(read
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You have your great business idea but it is going to take a load of money to get started so what are your options? Well Venture Capitalists are one source of funding, but you need to understand what venture funding might do to your company.(read
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Are you in the process of launching a business and having a major problems when it comes to financing. The difficulty is that even with a great idea and a great team of people, venture capital companies are hesitant to put any money into a company that is(read
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Without doubt getting into Google – or the other major search engines is a major goal of most new web sites. Search engine traffic is more targeted and less expensive to maintain. Unfortunately new web site owners are often new at internet marketing and p(read
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You are ready to write your business plan for funding purposes, or you are starting a new business and know that you need one. So what goes into your business plan?(read
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Articles - the newest and hottest way to get links to your web site, build your profile and encourage people to your web site - but they only work if they get read, passed around or published. So do you want to encourage people to do this?
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Most people now know that you need links to your web site in order for it to be well placed in the search engines, but it is such hard work to get even a few links. There must be a more successful way surely?(read
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Rolls Royce is one of the most recognised and aspirational brands in the world. It is at the centre of their company and is core to all that they do. So how has Rolls Royce stayed at the top of its market, through recessions, depressions, wars and why i(read
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This is a question I continually get asked and it is one of the hardest to answer. One of the biggest problems is that people who ask this question are those that have destined themselves to fail – mainly because they miss one important entrepreneurial s(read
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You’ve heard about a Unique Selling Point and guess that you want one but you have no idea what it is and why you need one. Often called the U.S.P – it means – “What makes your company, product and services different from all the other companies selling t(read
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You are ready to start your new business but you are not sure whether it might be better to buy an established business. Here are a few m’s to think about.
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You’ve given your web site a rigorous SEO. You know you’ve done well because you’ve got some good search engine listings. People are coming to you site – but they are still not buying. What is happening?(read
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When writing a tender during a recession, you will find that price and what you are prepared to offer at a rock bottom price will be key to you winning a tender. So how do you get your price as low as possible, whilst still making a profit and just as imp(read
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