Have you ever gotten frustrated when you realize that your prospects keep stereotyping you as a "salesperson"? And because of that, they don't give you the trust and openness that you deserve, and that are essential if you're going to help them solve their problems?That's what's been happening to Michael, who calls companies to set appointments with decisionmakers. "I have a great product that I'm passionate about," he told me, "but when I call...more
Popular techniques for individuals and business ownersNow is a good time to figure out how to cut your 2004 tax bill. Although everyone's situation is different, the National Association for Black Accountants www.nabainc.org (NABA) offers ten popular year-end strategies for individuals and small-business owners:1. Charitable donations: As a general rule, the full amount of a cash donation is deductible on the donor's personal tax return. If a...more
I would like to determine if I am well suited for an entrepreneurial career? (Yes) (No) Mull over these thoughts... What is entrepreneurial talent and do have it? Have I tested my entrepreneurial capabilities either with a personal assessment tool or by participating in a startup business? Have I ever been self-employed before? Have I ever worked for straight commission? Am I a hard worker? Do I have the discipline to finish projects that I start? Do I keep New Year's resolutions? Am I satisfied with delayed gratification? Am I a frugal person or a spendthrift? What kind of entrepreneur am I, according John B. Miner? These are just a few of the important questions that you need to consider when considering a career as an entrepreneur. Be honest and straightforward with your answers. It is important to understand your strengths and weaknesses alike before venturing into self-employment and the world of entrepreneurship. You will learn to build on your strengths to achieve success and work on your weaknesses to improve them. You will also learn to compensate or your weaknesses by finding others (employees or outsourcing) to take up the slack, for you cannot be great at...more
Managers know the difficulty of getting people to do the right things the right way. And employees need their expertise and understanding of the way things should be done. But how do you get it across so it actually sticks? The answer is well-defined policies and procedures.Quickly Convey What's RightManagers can convey the exact way things should...more
In many ways a commercial mortgage is just like a residential mortgage in that you pledge real property as collateral against a loan to either buy or refinance that property. You can also receive a commercial re-mortgage and use it as a line of credit for any business purpose. When you use a commercial mortgage to buy property, or to raise funds...more
Gone are the days when self-publishing was synonymous with self-defeat. Authors such as Deepak Chopra, Mark Victor Hansen and Neale Donald Walsch, originally self-published successfully before selling their books to major publishers (in order to gain even wider distribution) so we now know that self-published books can match and even surpass the quality and the success of books released by the major publishers. As such they deserve serious consideration. And while the small press may not enjoy the same level of resources as the large press, still in terms of quality and the ability to reach the ultimate decision makers - the buyers, the small press has proven that they can compete with the "big guys," with enviable success. Even before Geela's self-published book, THE AMERICAN DREAM - An Immigrant's True Life Story of Winning Against All Odds was released, it had already generated rave reviews and feature stories in addition to offers for representation by top literary agents, offers from various major publishing houses and even an offer for a movie deal based on Geela's life's journey. However, Geela passed on these lucrative offers mainly because it would have taken at least two...more
Outsourcing is an established way of doing business today, allowing companies to maximize their budgets and resources and generate better products. Also referred to as subcontracting, outsourcing simply means acquiring a product or service rather...more
Credit card balance transfer involves using a credit card to pay off the amount outstanding on one or more credit/store cards. The total debt then moves to one card. The main benefit of balance transfer is a money-saving one. In the competitive...more
When looking to outsource overseas for Plastic Injection Molds or Stamping Dies there are many things to consider.Usually price is the first thing to be looked at, that's probably why you're looking overseas for a new mold or die source-to save...more
Speak of operations assessment, and we'll hear its significant value. Speak of an audit, and we'll run for the nearest emergency exit. There's no difference between the two, yet that word audit chills us. But is an audit really designed to help us or...more
Why risk the embarassment when with a little basic PR training, you as a business, non-profit or association manager can always be ready for battle? Never again will you fail to do something positive about the behaviors of those important outside...more
Challenging Tips for Explosive Growth in Any Business or How to Get Your Business From The Kitchen Table to The Boardroom.Fact: This article will not of benefit to everyone.This article is 'Highly targeted'. It is directed specifically to those...more