Author: Patrick Fitz-gibbonFor the small entrepreneur, finding small business tips that actually make a difference can be difficult. Too many sources of advice offer indistinct business tips with even more vague instructions as to how to attain those goals. The small business owner has a need for business advice that can be applied effectively. Donald Trump, author of “Art of the Deal” and real estate mogul, has some simple advice of his own...more
Ive seen this ongoing debate debate jump up again recently in several Blogs and message boards and I cant help but laugh. Its not a new debate Ever since the long copy masters of the early 1900s, people have been arguing for or against the practice. As a copywriter and conversion specialist, convincing my clients to test longer copy on their web sites is often a very difficult task. After all, online customers have microscopic attention spans and...more
Knowing what your ideal clients expect from you is one of the best ways to ensure you keep existing clients and add happy new ones. You want to deliver the programs and services that your clients want and need from you. So it seems obvious then, that you would elicit feedback from them to keep your finger on the pulse of what's important. However, often you may find yourself stuck, not knowing how to write or conduct a written survey. Here are some things to remember when you conduct your next survey.Get ClearDecide what you want to know and why you want to know it. This will help you design clear questions that will help you make solid business decisions from the results you receive.TimingConducting a survey at least once a year is ideal. Twice is even better. A general survey is great to do once a year to make sure you're covering all the hot issues that your clients are dealing with, and if you're lucky, you'll uncover something new. You can also do a very specific survey from time to time. For example, let's say you want to know what your ezine readers like and dislike about your ezine publication. You can design a survey that is specific about your ezine. Or let's just say...more
You'd never want to lose out on the benefits of chartering a private jet whether you are going out of town for a business meeting or you want to enjoy a long trip with your family. A private charter is just the right choice for you, and it will help you to get plenty of rest on the way. These type of flights provide you ease to reach your desirable...more
Author: John CornerWhat is Farmville?FarmVille is a real-time sim-farm web-based online game developed by Zynga, available as an application on Facebook. The game allows you to control a virtual farm by planting, growing and harvesting your virtual crops, trees, and livestock. FarmVille has become the most popular game application on Facebook with...more
There are many facets to making money from forex trading but the one thing that is crystal clear is that you cannot make any money without using ar egistered FX broker.One of the best ways to get the low down on currency brokers is by visiting a popular forum such as eCurrencyTrader.com. Here you will meet like minded people and you can discuss the merits of various brokersMost forex brokers offering accounts to retail traders operate in one of two ways. It is unlikely that you will be signing up with a broker who has their own dealing desk. More likely, you will be looking at either an ECN broker or a market maker.1. ECN Forex BrokersThese companies use the Electronic Communication Network, a global online marketplace that caters for many different types of trader from retail to the big banks and market makers. The spread on the ECN is small, sometimes almost non existent, so brokers using this network will usually either add a couple of pips to the real spread or charge commission or fees per deal. You can often get better prices from an ECN broker but take a close look at their fee structure and consider what it would mean for you on a typical deal.ECN brokers are often better...more
There was an article recently published (McSocial Enterprise Franchises Could be the Future, by Chrisanthi Giotis on Social Enterprise Live) that spoke of how social enterprise can learn from the McDonalds business model. It was, of course, referring...more
There are various purposes relying upon the existence of electrical power connectors. The truth is they are important for small battery performance to higher degrees of power grid reliance. It is crucial for these power connectors to have a wide...more
It's no surprise that the world of property investing is in for some bleak times in the nearby future. How far into the near future? Your estimate is as expert as the next person's!The Federal Reserve states that they are noticing a little...more
The main systems served by smart cameras are those that adapt machine vision. The latter is a technology that deals with images thus enabling automated tools to scan a wide array of materials. With the help of a smart camera, the images from the...more
Author: Kevin Blue "After setting up my website, now what?" Launching your website is one thing, getting traffic, or those who will take notice of your site is another. So what's next for you? When you launch your website, you won't see your...more
Understanding the different expectations held by your boss, your direct reports and your peers is crucial to climbing the career ladder.Thats the word from Bill Neale, a founding partner of Denison Consulting, a firm dedicated to studying the link...more