The role of a translator has witnessed a sea change as a consequence of the rise of multinational companies. There was a time when the service of a translator was confined to in-person interpretation for government officials. Now with the growth and rise of these big enterprises, the client base of a translator has increased manifold. The clients of a company providing translation services may include business enterprises, healthcare providers,...more
Entrepreneurs are "on" just about all the time. We're the business owners who juggle more than one role in the business. We often wake up with new ideas swimming in our heads. We see possibilities where others don't. In fact, we often have too many ideas for our own good! It's widely known that solo professionals and entrepreneurs suffer from what is called "bright shiny object syndrome" - that is, we have so many ideas that it it sometimes...more
Your photography sales skills and marketing skills are intertwined. What good does it do to be a master photo marketer if when a prospect contacts you because of your marketing, you screw it up and lose her because you can't sell on the phone when she calls?Now, I'm NOT talking about pressure, trickery or manipulation of any kind. That is NOT good selling. But there are skills which, if you master them, will make you a lot more money with your photography business.The telephone is your most important piece of equipment - way more critical than your camera or computer. So your phone skills must be top notch for you to build a successful photography business..There is one single BEST question, which we use every day in our photography business, that will turn you into a "Master Photography Sales Person" and book you many more clients than you are booking now without it.I call it The "Magic Question" because it truly is magical.Here it is: "If you don't mind me asking, what's most important to you about ____________." (Where you fill in the blank with whatever type of photography she is calling you about.)I have used this question in my photography business for over 30 years...more
Forex trading courses in one form or another are essential for anybody starting out in the competitive world of forex trading. Many people are attracted to this new method of making money online from home by the vision of becoming financially free with the money that can be made, apparently, fast and easily. However, forex trading is a risky...more
Because eBay is an auction site many people do not consider setting a price one f their priorities. This is one mistake which can cost you on the long term, as you may be forced to sell items under the price you were hoping to get. There are three prices you can set when selling things on eBay. The first and most important one is the starting...more
Whether you are a volunteer Gala Chair or a paid Special Events Manager, you want your event to be a success. Let's look at some investments which will make your job easier and make you look good!1. Invest your time upfront in placing volunteers into appropriate roles where they can shine.Not all volunteers are created equal. To ensure fewer headaches for you later, make an effort early in the process to get to know your volunteers and committee members. Find out their interests and strengths.Two years ago my friend launched the first-ever Reading Festival in her Kansas hometown with the help of her Altrusa Club members. As a former human resources manager, interviewing club members for the right volunteer role came easily to her. Sometimes the "interview" was a simple meeting over lunch which provided my friend with enough information to determine if her fellow Club member was the best fit for a particular committee. You could do the same.The other advantage of interviews is that you begin to establish a relationship. Developing an individual connection early-on will help your working relationship down the road.2. Focus on making high-impact decisions.Once you've invested the time...more
EBay is one of the largest auction sites in the world. With millions of people selling and buying things every day, it is no wonder that it has also attracted the attention of people who want to take advantage of you. Whether they do it on purpose or...more
Like in traditional commerce, online commerce is based on marketing rules than cannot be avoided by anyone if they want to make a profit out of this business. If you have no idea about what you should do to increase your profits when selling thins on...more
When people want to make easy and fast money, they regularly turn to commerce, especially online commerce. Its main advantages have attracted many people along time to join the online community of sellers and buyers. One of the best known sites where...more
The process of gas station valuation can be a tricky business. Quite apart from the question of how you approach the actual valuation itself, you have many variables to take into account including principally whether the property is leased or owned...more
The automobile is one of the most important inventions ever created by man. It has revolutionized modern society as we know it. Can you imagine our world today without automobiles? Ever since the pioneers of automotive technology created the first...more
Reverse mortgages continue to grow in popularity among senior citizens seeking to tap into the equity theyve established in their homes. But despite their widespread use, reverse mortgages are still a source of mystery among many homeowners. The...more