"It's the business of your life and you're the CEO!" Gala GormanImagine that you're Noah and God is telling you that you need to build the ark. You might suspect that Noah was a bit skeptical. Could it actually rain for such an extended period of time that a small ship would be required to survive the storm? According to the Bible, the answer is "Yes!"So, when I suggest you build an ark of your own - one of the financial...more
#10) When you can, offer extra small services or products free of charge. That's the sort of thing they'll mention when they tell their friends about your website.10 Ways to Keep Your Online Customers By: Dominic Bria About the Author Dominic Bria is the Public Relations Director at StoresOnline, an e-commerce services company serving entrepreneurs and small businesses. He is an experienced marketer and copywriter...more
10 Ways to Escalate Your Online Presence You have decided to start an online business. You have a website ready to go but now you have no idea what to do next. Businesses do not become successful overnight, even on the internet. It takes time, work, commitment, perseverance, dedication and belief in yourself and your products. One very important thing you need to do is to establish an online presence. This will take time so don't expect sales to start pouring in by the end of the week! Once you start to create your reputation and build a solid foundation for your business, it will start to grow and sales will increase. Below are 10 ways you can help accelerate this:1. Appreciate Your Customers – Customers do not come easy so you need to show them you appreciate them and deserve their trust. Be available to your customers when they have questions or need help. Answer all emails as quickly as you can and as efficiently as you can. Be willing to go the extra mile to make their experience with you more than satisfactory. Customers are not always right but you can make them feel like they are!2. Join Groups and Forums – Join email...more
You have decided to start an online business. You have a website ready to go but now you have no idea what to do next. Businesses do not become successful overnight, even on the internet. It takes time, work, commitment, perseverance, dedication and belief in yourself and your products. One very important thing you need to do is to...more
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10 Ways the Government Will Help Pay for Your Online Degree When you get an advanced degree, Uncle Sam benefits just as much as you do. That's why he'll help you finance your degree. Here are ten ways the Federal government will help pay for part or all of your postsecondary education.1. Federal Pell Grant. The Pell Grant is available almost exclusively to undergraduate students and does not have to be repaid; the award range is $400 to $4,731.2. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). This grant if for undergraduates with exceptional financial need and doesn't have to be repaid; the award range is $100 to $4,000.3. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). This grant is for Pell-eligible students enrolled at least half-time in their first or second year of study or in a certificate program of at least one year at a degree-granting school and doesn't have to be repaid; Up to $750 in the first year and $1,300 in the second.4. National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant). This grant is for Pell-eligible students enrolled at least half-time in third, fourth year or fifth year majoring in certain...more
There's more than a few ways to get your name in the news. Extravagant claims, incredible altruism, unique twists on old themes. But even the best laid plans of a top-notch publicity effort can be sabotaged by any of the following 10 deadly...more
Joining your area's Chamber of Commerce can be a smart move for your home business. Because businesses that participate in this group promote each other and work together, your own business can grow and prosper quickly. Here are just a few ways...more
Whether you are brand new, or you need to go back to the basics and start from the beginning, we will discuss 10 ways to make money online in this article. When you approach it correctly making money online is easy to do.1. Build an email list and...more
There are many ways to drive traffic to succeed in your business. Media placement is by far the best way to do this. But you must know where to place your media. This article will provide readers with 10 easy traffic sources.Remember that each...more
1. Use a uncommon hair style. You could style your hair to stand straight up like you're scared or use a wig to wear a mohawk or huge fuzzy hair. 2. Color your hair a bright color. You could color it pink, blue, purple, green, etc. You could...more
No matter how tight things are financially for you; no matter how bleak you think that 2005 might be, if you are earning a paycheck then there's extra money hiding in it. You just need to know where to look. Here are 10 ways to bring that money...more