School fundraiser ideas run from the wild 'Arrest a school mate" and a "No women allowed beauty contest", which both sound like they would cause alot of laughs, to the more familiar like Raffle tickets and Candy sales. Each has their strenths and weaknesses. A School fair might seem like fun and a fine way to create some dough, but the time and effort put into doing it up correctly, make it a daunting task for even a seasoned fundraiser. Finding...more
If you are a resident of Planet Earth, you are well aware that we have been in a recession. Many economists say that the recession is still alive and well. Others report that they believe it is over or very nearly over. There is definately no area of life which has not been hit by financial woes. A multitude of jobs have been lost. Companies have downsized, or closed. There are types of jobs may not have been affected as strongly by the recession...more
Tip (1) Find our as much as you can about the company before you get there. The internet is a massively useful resource. Company accounts, news items, company newsletters, reports, etc. can be a very useful talking point. Take spare copies of application forms, CVs and any other papers that you may find useful with you. If the interviewer has lost your CV it will give you massive brownie points to save the interviewers blushes.Tip (2) Get there on time. If you're late, you won't get the job. Of course there are exceptions that make the rule but 99% of the time you'll be finished. I consider it to be a personal insult if someone wastes my time by not being on time. Be on time or don't turn up at all.Tip (3) Conservative dress is best. Suit and tie for men, smart business attire for ladies. If you are too smart, it won't matter- you can always dress down later. Underdressed? Watch out- some people are still very conservative in their expectations- if you want to run the risk of offending someone's traditional dress sense, go ahead. My advice, don't! If you've made the effort to get a smart attire, complete the job by making sure it's clean and pressed. Pay attention to shoes, even...more
Business plan consultants can offer you the help you need to create a winning business plan. A winning business plan, in this sense, means a plan that creates no barriers to you getting funded and also gives you a valuable management tool for the business going forward. Expertise on What Funders WantHaving gone through the process before,...more
An email has different parts: the subject, salutation, signature and of course, the body. All of these parts are important but you may need to spend more time preparing the body of your email.In order for you to receive a positive response, the message should be clear and written with conviction. Below are some email marketing ideas on how to...more
A sample construction business plan or a template for such a business plan can be an incredible timesaver as you set out to write. However, there are a number of areas which must be specifically customized for your purposes. Industry AnalysisThe construction industry is extremely broad and, beyond a short introduction, writing at length about the construction industry in general will not impress readers. What will be more impressive is deeper research and analysis into your specific sector of the industry, whether it is commercial office buildings, single family homes, multiple-unit dwellings, roads, or something else. This type of research shows the specific issues and challenges your business will have to face. Find what you can online and through business databases, but for more valuable information consider purchasing industry reports which discuss the basic statistics, trends, and drivers of the industry. Competitive AnalysisLikewise, the competitors you write about cannot be from a cookie cutter sample. These must be the real, top competitors your future clients are currently using for construction work or will have as an option once you launch. Whenever possible, speak...more
If you are a businessperson thinking of selling your company, the business broker you decide to work with is an important decision to make. Your relationship with this professional may last several months so it is important that you choose wisely. ...more
Setting clear intentions for your business is the opportunity to take full responsibility for creating your business the way you really want it to be. When you set an intention, you first get very clear about your desire, and then you ask for...more
Pay-Per-Click - PPC PPC marketing is a love it or hate platform. For the love it crowd, PPC marketing is a way to get instant exposure and feedback on site designs. In a matter of minutes, you can start receiving traffic and adjusting your site to...more
Cash gifting is so simple. Lets all get honest here, none of us want to work, but to one extent or another, it is a necessary evil. So why shouldn't we make it as simple and as productive as we possibly can? Cash gifting is by far probably the...more
What is the primary objective? This is the number one question. Once you fully understand what a cash gifting program is, you then need to determine what each program defines as their primary focus. If all they go over is the money, turn around...more
Since 1860 TAG Heuer has been making luxury watches, specifically sporty looking chronographs, but lately it seems as though this Swiss company is making more luxury cellular phones than it is men's and women's watches.In September of this year TAG...more