Entrepreneurship in its bland definition is someone who organizes, manages and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise. That could describe many business owners, who may or may not do that well in the role. So what makes a truly dynamic, highly successful entrepreneur? What are the traits of an entrepreneur that set him apart from the average business owner? That definition goes beyond the usual and reveals why not everyone can be or wants...more
Learn How to Get Rid of Debt the Easy Way Have you fallen into this trap? Repeatedly, reliable survey sources tell us that most of us do not realize how much we spend every month using our credit cards. Investigations reveal that when consumers thought their total credit card debt was about $20,000, in fact it was closer to $40,000. Scary difference - consumers are spending a lot more than they think! When we routinely pay for everything with the...more
Salesmanship - I just love that word.It's the ability to sell.It's 50% art and 50% science. Of course that's my opinion.Ask most salespeople and they'll say it's 90% art and 10% science.I know, because that's how I felt years ago. I believe there is a science to successful selling and it's not acquired through osmosis.You have to dig for it. You have to ratchet up your level of interest and curiosity.You have to take courses, you have to read books and magazines, and you have to listen to CDs.Throughout my sales career I've made lots of mistakes.But I've always had my learning meter set to the highest levels. I'm just determined to get better and I hope you are too.I have a sales tip for you that will enhance your salesmanship and improve your selling results.Basically, the sales tip is just a reminder to stop talking and start asking more questions.What's the big deal about asking questions, you might be wondering?For starters you can't learn anything while you're talking.People who are good listeners always seem to be more likable, and that's a good thing especially if you're in sales.The longer you've been in sales, the more careful you have to be about controlling how much...more
How To Stay Up, Even When Youre Down.This past weekend I was going through some old newsletters when I came across a letter that might help you to deal more effectively with the recession and the tough times you're facing.So - enjoy the updated version of my Mt. Everest Newsletter.Sixteen years ago I did a sales training program in Colorado. The...more
Today, lots of business experts recommend getting into a business that needs very limited investment and yet returns to you twice or even thrice of what you first put in. With very minimal start-up capital, you could start your very own party rentals business and earn a heaping income every month or so.1. Begin by building your business identity by...more
Before we start there are a number of definitions we need to be clear about. These relate to the type of person needed to manage the work and understanding what a project plan is.Project Manager:A project manager is the person accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives. Key project management responsibilities include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the triple constraint for projects, which is cost, time, and scope.A project manager is often a client representative and has to determine and implement the exact needs of the client, based on knowledge of the firm they are representing. The ability to adapt to the various internal procedures of the contracting party, and to form close links with the nominated representatives, is essential in ensuring that the key issues of cost, time, quality and above all, client satisfaction, can be realized.In effect the Project Manager oversees the project but does not become involved in the physical doing of the work.Project Management Office:The Project Management Office (PMO) in a business or professional enterprise is the department or group that defines and...more
South Africa-based Recoveri has launched an entirely locally-developed, superior microdot-tag and trace solution for vehicles and other high-value moveable assets, giving South Africans access to affordable, effective asset-identification technology...more
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One of the most frequently asked questions planners get about retirement planning is what's better for retirement planning: a 401(k) or a Roth IRA. The answer may not be as straightforward as it might seem.WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?401(K)Under section...more
Real estate investing is a wide area of learning as well as practical application of techniques in the market. You might be an experienced real estate investor but every time you realize the fact that there is still something to learn further and...more
We are still in tough economic times. CNN reported today that the number of people unemployed in the United Kingdom has topped 2 million for the first time in more than a decade. So the good times are not rolling yet. Here in the USA we are not...more
According to a recent article on the Wall Street Journal website, 16% of employers surveyed use credit reports as part of the pre-employment screening process. This news may be particularly alarming for some individuals given the current economic...more