"Starting a business is like building a ship and embarking on a voyage, armed with a plan, a map and a team. You will have to sail against storms, unpredictable weather and uncertainty. If your ship sinks, it's either you quit or you swim back to shore, build a new ship and sail again. " - Ajaero Tony MartinsThis article title might sound provocative or offensive but if you can keep an open mind, you will come to appreciate my point...more
In today's marketplace, a small business almost certainly needs a presence on the World Wide Web. I say almost certainly because there are business verticals that may or may not benefit from a website – say a local coffee shop or a Mom and Pop café. Anyone else had better own a place on the web, because you can bet your competition will! What follows are ten points to consider before you, as a small business person, should...more
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10 Steps for a Smooth Office or Business Move By: Mark Snyir About the Author Mark Snyir is a veteran mover with decades of experience. He understands the importance of planning and paying attention to the little details in moving, whether it's for a small apartment or an entire hospital. He is the owner of Two Men and a...more
Every year thousands of men and women across America sign on with direct selling firm-Tupperware, Amway, or a cosmetic company-hoping to make money enough for new draperies, a new davenport, or some new clothes. They sell a little merchandise to a few relatives and close friends. Then they are through. They quit before they give themselves a chance...more
1.Find a hot niche market"Research what your market wants before you create any products. oUse Google keywords and other online research tools e.g. YahoooListen to your market "" read newsletters, join forums, etc.oTune in to the latest buzz "" what are people talking about, what"s in the press, topical issues on TV, radio. Look at e-zines"Check out what your competitors are doing2.Create a product that gives your market what it wants"Written product (e-book, newsletter, blog)"Video product"MP3 audios"Interview experts"FAQs and "Top Ten Tips" "Package different formats together for a higher price, e.g. MP3 download, plus transcript of the interview3.Create a powerful and compelling sales message"Keep it simple. Your offer and reason for buying (pain it will ease or problem it will solve) must be apparent. And only ever have one call to action on your sales page. "Use audio and video to get your message across"Look at many other sales letters to see how others are promoting theirs. "Keep a file of attention grabbing headlines, styles and copy ideas that grab you and make you want to buy. "AIDA "" Attention, Interest, Desire, Action"Key parts are Headline (offer something for FREE,...more
Do you want to start trading ethically but don't know where to begin. This article gives you 10 easy steps to help you on your way.1. Create an ethical trading policy. Within any corporate structure this is no simple matter especially in very large...more
Google AdwordsAdWords offers pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and site-targeted advertising for both text, banner, and rich-media ads. The AdWords program includes local, national, and international distribution. Google's text...more
Your website is up and running and should now be providing your business with a healthy income. Then the time has come for you to act.The barriers to growth, such as customers suspicions about online security have already banished. You have to be...more
Setting up an article marketing business to earn extra income has become widely accepted all over the world and there are countless online opportunities open to you to do this. It has become a desirable business to start for many...more
Your Competitor has a Website.Every business has a direct competition with other businesses and if they have a web site you are disadvantaging your business and lacking behind. You're Open 24/7: Your website will work 24/7 all the year round, many...more
Christie Offices Office Space Rental Service Provider:Christie Offices is a major player in providing furnished offices for new set up office. It offers Serviced office, virtual office, training rooms, office leasing space, club lounges, conference...more