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GSA Schedules and Government Marketing By : JD Givens The use of a GSA schedule is an efficient buying system, and is growing in popularity among federal purchasers. Administrative costs for providing products or services under GSA schedules are significantly lower than the costs of dealing with individual contracts. Beating the Recession By : Hadji Beye nvestigating foreign markets is a strategically sound decision in the current global economy, these foreign markets can allow US businesses to grow very significantly. Many countries have a tremendous need for infrastructures and habitat. Recession Proof Businesses – The Top 5 Vital Qualities for Owners of Recession Proof Businesses By : Monica Shah As a business owner, business consultant, and business professor, I have been asked numerous times for the secrets of recession proof businesses. Recession proof businesses that I work with all seem to have one thing in common: Web Development Increases as Economy Decreases By : Shawn Lindsey How the world of business is slowly evolving to the internet. Companies are going green to help save money? Blue Collar Business Ethics For Your Small Business Will Provide Global Oppurtunities By : FCPGroton How to become big, this article explain why you need to think outside the box sometimes and try something new if you want to differentiate yourself from the rest of the pack. Deal with Organized Chaos By : Weston Lyon In this article you will learn 3 characteristics successful entrepreneurs understand about "organized chaos" and how you can adopt this mindset to leap frog your competition, get more done in less time, and have more success than you ever thought possible! Made In China – Getting Our Product Manufactured in China By : William J. Lund Our experiences with getting our hot water demand system pump manufactured in China. Good translation along with a willingness to travel is essential. Leaping into Entrepreneurship--How to Set Up Your Own Network of Experts By : Cheryl Nordyke It takes a team to build a business. Learn how to use outside resources to jumpstart and manage your new venture. Incorporated Your Business? Why Business Credit May be Key to Your Success! By : Scott Letourneau So, you have finally taken that plunge! You formed your corporation or LLC and are ready to set up shop. The next step can be daunting; how will you purchase assets, pay your utilities, pay salaries and establish cash flow? Where will the funds come from to get this all done? What is a Voting Agreement? By : John Siegler A voting agreement is a crucial legal document for many companies and organizations. Learn the ins and outs of voting agreements. How Networking Can Help Your Business By : Lynne Saarte few tips that you can use to network your business Employ the Power of Sacrifice By : Demetrios Tzortzis If you are planning on starting a home-based business, you are going to need thoroughly understand the concept of sacrifice. Many people erroneously believe that a home-based business is a simplistic endeavor to engage in; they're wrong. Grow Your Personal Training Business - The Top Ways to Attract and Retain Clients By : Michael Greeves Tips on starting and growing a personal training business. How to Successfully Practice Consultative Selling By : Paul Sutherland You have a product or service to sell. Although he/she may not know it yet, your target customer has a need. Now, it is your job to connect with your prospective consumer. Learn the 5 steps on how to successfully... How to Get an A+ in Sales and Marketing By : Paul Sutherland As a youngster, you know you have to study to do well in school. If you want to get a good grade, you work hard to learn, grow, and use the information you have acquired to pass the exams. As a child, you simply wanted... Going Solo or Partnership? By : Paul Sutherland Before investing time and money in a business, you already did a market analysis, to determine whether your business will have a fighting chance of surviving longer than the five-year benchmark. After all, every entrepreneur knows that the majority of new ventures close their doors... How to Avoid Closure before You Open for Business By : Paul Sutherland According to Barclays, new business ventures in the UK rose by 25% in 2006. Unfortunately, business closures also rose 50%, compared to the previous year. While the statistics are not very promising, you can make a few choices giving your business a better chance at success. Although the concept seems impossible, you can run a debt free business by not risking... How To Motivate People By : Barbie Zabel Your success in any endeavor largely stems from your ability to get others to do things that you want. There is a rule to follow that will enable you to achieve your objective, one in which you and those you wish to motivate get all you want and more! Communication Helps Create Business Success By : Alan Guinn Clear communication and exceptional opportunity equal business success. What steps can an entrepreneur take to create clear communication with clients and customers? Why Do Some People Live a Life of Success and Financial Freedom? By : Phyllis Nasiopulos Strong leaders are in high demand. The world in general needs them, but the world of network marketing thrives on them. We all appreciate having someone who can guide, support and encourage us to dream more, do more and become more than we ever thought possible. In order to bring the best... Using Product Recommendations To Increase Your Bottom Line By : Malia Wofford Learn how the power of personal recommendations can explode sales! Achieving Financial Freedom - Why? By : Linda Carol Berry The best way to help the poor is to not be one of them. Imagine what it felt like when Denzel Washington wrote that check for the housing restoration in New Orleans! ( He was able to respond to a tour of the efforts there by taking a checkbook out of his pocket, asking what a house cost... I Like How You Treat Your Family By : Angie Taylor After working in our home business, I took some time to put our home together. You see we recently moved and a lot still remains in boxes. I do a little each day and took the opportunity to get my kitchen completely put together. It took many hours but it's done and now I can focus on other rooms. Do you Know the 3 Powerful Reasons for Working at Home? By : Alane Brown Do you ever find yourself dreaming of changing your life around? Would you like to stay home and work a successful online business? Many of us dream of things like being able to fire our boss and not having to answer to anyone. Not having to drive through rush hour traffic each day ... Joining Small Business Organization By : Obinna Heche A lot of new small business entrepreneurs feel that they are too busy with their work that joining organizations is but a waste of time. If you are one of those entrepreneurs who cannot be bothered about joining small business organizations, Stay at Home Mom to Successful Entrepreneur - Today's Smart Women Have Both! By : Dawn Wilson If money were not an object, what would you do? Where would you live? Would you travel? Would you drive a different vehicle? Would you be spending more time with your loved ones? Would you sleep better at night without worrying about bills? Would you fire your boss? Want to Say 'Yes' To Achieving Financial Freedom? By : Melinda Winn You need to pause for more than just a moment to reflect on exactly what Achieving Financial Freedom can do for you and your family. In fact, if you take the time to truly contemplate and focus on it, it could literally become a life changing opportunity. Unfortunately, most people... Why Not Live IN Gratitude? By : Angie Taylor I have had a lot of people make comments to me lately about my positive attitude. At first I wondered, "What's wrong with that?" but then I realized that I was being complimented for maintaining an attitude that unfortunately is hard to find in the world today. I've had still others ask me how... Want to Change the Course of Your Life? By : Deborah Akridge You can change the course of your life by becoming a part of the BraveHeart Women Global Community. I learned a valuable lesson with this awesome community, as the German psychophysicist Ernst Weber stated, “The ability to detect small changes in the intensity of weak stimuli, but only... Can You Have the Most Successful Home Based Business - Realistically? By : Deb Kamsteeg Have you thought about supplementing or replacing your income by working towards financial freedom from home? Well, you are definitely not alone. Looking for the most successful home based business can be a challenge, and with the large amount of businesses available, doing your... Be of One Heart and One Mind in Your Entrepreneurial Calling By : Kara Koeven Are you struggling in your business? It may be because you are not of One Heart and One Mind with your entrepreneurial calling. Do you really believe in yourself and your business? There are hundreds of opportunities out there to start your own business working from home. Financial Freedom Now! By : Colleen Wynia The only way I know to achieve Financial Freedom Now, at no risk and a low start-up cost, is through a Home Based Business Opportunity called Direct Marketing or Network Marketing. Often referred to as Referral Marketing, I’ve discovered that Health and Wealth are equally achievable, while... Dreaming of a Different Career? By : Audie Perove It doesn’t have to be just a dream. It could be your reality. Are you spending too many hours on your daily commute sitting in mind numbing rush hour traffic? The price of gasoline alone is reason enough to make a change. Your boss controls how much you are worth per hour. Is the confinement... Building Wealth for You By : Carol Carroll Have you ever noticed someone that when you fist saw them, you thought to yourself, that person looks like they are rich/wealthy. What was it about them that created the appearance of being “rich” in your mind? Was it their clothing? Their personal grooming or the way they carried themselves? The New Face of Leadership By : Lynn MacMartin This article is a reflection of my passion for women in business and the “New Face of Leadership” which incorporates values, ethics and spirituality into practice. Leadership means stepping back from ones ego and the need to have all the perfect answers. Constantly interjecting personal ideas... The Shift Toward Achieving Financial Freedom By : Linda Carol Berry When I was a kid, I wish someone had pulled me aside and said:” Hey Look Kid! You are gonna breakup with a lot of guys. Get real good at it!” In the development of my heart and social skills, the writing on my walls was telling me that if I was a good enough woman, he would stay. Should Your New Business Give Discounts To Attract New Clients? By : Cathy Goodwin New business owners often get advised to charge lower prices - even create giveaways - to attract clients. This strategy works well in some markets but will backfire in others. Dealing With Serious Problems in Your Business By : Crises will happen. Will you be ready? Your Health and Your Wealth By : Gail McDowell HEALTH and WEALTH??? I JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO THINK ABOUT MY HEALTH OR MY WEALTH !I am too busy living...taking care of kids...making ends meet...attending meetings and family/school events. I don't have time to worry about Earn More Than Money By : Barbara Delville Owning your own home based business is a personal development journey with a pay check attached. It’s not just about the money … it’s the person we become along the way. In achieving the confidence to need to have to create a life by design and not by default, we must.... Developing Your Millionaire Habits - The First Step By : Annette Kennedy Millionaires are committed, take action, strive for excellence, and create their future. They make things happen; they set trends, make money on existing trends and position themselves to take advantage of the maximum return on their investments. They are inspired and... Does Self Sabotage Keep You From Changing the Course of Your Life? By : Rose Kirkland Using some form of self-sabotage is a behavior we use either consciously or unconsciously many times in our lives? We have to ask ourselves why we do this; although most of the time people are not really aware of the reason they are sabotaging themselves unless they get ... Persistance in Home Business Requires Starting Over and Over... By : Rose Kirkland Persistence in a home-business, as an entrepreneur, means “starting over and over again. What does that mean? Well, it is the rare person who has the self-discipline to stick to their tasks such as exercising daily or even every other day. Often we allow life to get “in the way” ... What's a Mental Cleanse and Who Needs One? By : Rena Williams Mind clutter keeps us from operating at our full potential. I'm sure that not many will agree that going about their daily lives can be thought of as mind clutter. But, that's exactly what it turns about to be. Life in general, you know our day to day occurrences, How Do You Embrace the Lessons Learned Through Challenges? By : Rose Kirkland Have you ever wondered how challenges and heartaches in your life could possibly serve you and have you looked for the lesson in them? Challenges in our lives are “gifts”. We have an incredible amount of opportunities every day to learn from our problems and to allow them ... Automotive Industry In Singapore By : Linda Jackman Development and contribution of the automotive industry in Singapore is tremendous. It is one of the biggest in Asia with latest technology and infrastructure facilities. Are You Trying or Are You Committed to Your Home Business By : Rose Kirkland As I listen to many people, I hear them use the word “Try” numerous times. However, most people are not aware of what this word actually means. In my opinion, “TRY” is one of those empty words that creates and suggests feelings of lack and struggle. Just notice how lazy the word “TRY” really is. Focus on Achieving Financial Freedom By : Linda Carol Berry Are you one of the many people struggling to make the money last as long as the month. As a society, we have become a” have now, pay later" breed, and that practice is eroding our financial health. The majority of the population is facing a drastic drop in lifestyle when they can no longer work. Your Power Lies Within By : Lynette Chartier Twelve days of intermingled travel and work allowed me to meet many wonderful individuals, whose presence and conversations, once again reminded me about the power of the mind. You absolutely need to see the relationship between your inner and outer world. Have You Thought About Your Story Board? By : Margie Weiler Storyboarding was first dreamed up by Walt Disney when he began his animated cartoons way back in the 1930s. It has since become an industry standard and has now moved into the “corporate” world with help from Bill Gates and his electronic storyboarding software, Microsoft PowerPoint. Influence By : Carol Biondo As Leaders YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THIS: Your Influence is more powerful than you can ever imagine... NEVER underestimate the Power of your influence... especially in a network marketing business. How you can create Powerful Influence to lead your teammates? Values By : Maryjoan Tully I've been contemplating the word "value" today....and letting my mind have its own way instead of trying to tame its patterns & expressions. What follows is an approximate reconstructioon of what came & went as the day passed. What is Wealth and Why Would You Want It? By : Molly Chapman Wealth is whatever you decide it is. Wealth for you may be a huge nest egg for retirement. Wealth for someone else may be two homes and a boat. Wealth could be several vacations a year to exotic locales or historical pilgrimages. It could also mean the ability to... Wishes are Horses By : Maryjoan Tully Although a French language & literature major (the first time around), it will take someone with more literary savvy to supply the source of the quote: If wishes were horses then beggars would ride. For now, I'll just quote (or misquote) it, as the case may be! The Value in Journal Writing By : Colleen Wynia Now you might be wondering what could anyone possibly be writing about, every single day. I asked myself that same question when I started. Furthermore, at the time, I also felt that I did not have important or valuable things to write about. What erroneous thinking on my part! In What State is Your Internal World - Part 1 By : Lynette Chartier With the start of this new season, have you a thought of doing a major cleaning? No, not of your house... I mean your personal fall cleaning. You absolutely owe it to yourself to do an internal cleaning of your thoughts, beliefs, and actions on a regular basis. Four Steps for Getting Whatever You Want By : Rose Kirkland The movie, The Secret, became an overnight success this year when it was featured on Oprah, CNN, and other television shows. It is on the Law of Attraction and the vibrational energy we are always creating. In the home business industry we have always known about the ... Are Your Excuses Keeping You Stuck? By : Rose Kirkland Throughout my years as a school counselor and; and now, as an entrepreneur in the home-based business industry, I’ve discovered that no matter how hard some people are working to make their lives great, no matter how much they have accomplished, or... Success Beyond Sacrifice By : Colleen Wynia What is Success to You? The definition of success we seek to live and breath is as varied as we are unique. Yet, there is a common thread that links us to the other on a universal whole. What is Love By : Colleen Wynia Recently, I have been blessed with the presence of a fascinating man who is kind, compassionate, fun-loving, charismatic, genuine, romantic, strong and wise. He asked me the question, “What does love mean to you?” It was a sincere question... Work at Home and Mothering - Help Your Spouse Understand Your Home Based Job By : Antoinette Costello-Sharpe For moms, it is hard to juggle parenting, marriage, and working at home. Parenting itself is a tricky job. The role of the mother is something that most men do not understand mostly because their physical makeup does not prepare them for this type of role. Aware Entrepreneurs ~ Three Practices to Blend Spirituality with Meaningful Work By : Peri Enkin There are a few good questions that business owners, teachers and leaders ask when they are planning for growth in their classroom, their company or their life. Who are my students or clients or friends – really? What makes them tick? And what is unique about the people I serve and regularly connect Pick a Brain - Right or Left By : Dianne Prentice The right brain term generally means that the person is more artistic, more visionary. The right brain person typically sees and talks in pictures. These are the people that will talk in metaphors. The right brain has been called the emotional or intutive brain. So, If you can't draw... Personal Development is Required for a Successful Home Business By : Kristin Osberg In order to be successful at running a home based business, personal development is very important. Self improvement is a top priority for people today. In business, employees who improve their skills improve their chances of promotion. In relationships, people are trying to connect... Working Well for Yourself is Easier Than Ever - If You Choose Wisely By : Debbie Amon Today, most people who work for someone else are living paycheck to paycheck. They have no extra money to invest for their future, and most are in debt. They are all trading time for money, which means when their job is lost their income stops. Their income is based all on their own efforts... Accelerate Your Growth By : Chris D Anderson Summary: In-house payroll processing often has inaccuracy problems and distracts from a business’ main goals. Learn how organizations suffer from this and why payroll processing services is best handled by specialists. Discover Your Energy Type By : Lynette Chartier Do you spend time Being or do you spend most of your time Doing? Each one of us naturally gravitates more towards one of these energies. These energies are both necessary to achieve harmony in life. They can be described as a female energy and a male energy. My Startling Revelation Requires a Brave Heart By : Dawn Wilson I have had a time of personal revelation recently. Interestingly, many things have been brought together at this perfect time to show me some very dangerous behaviors I’ve developed over the last twenty plus years of my life, why they developed, and taking me to a point of choice. Top 10 Lessons from My Greatest Teachers By : Mary Gallagher When I act according to the values I hold dear in my everyday life, it brings a sense of congruency and harmony within, which shows up in all those around me as I strive to create my dream. There are times, however, when I find that agreement with those who I live with eludes me,... Move Over Estee Lauder By : Phyllis Nasiopulos No one grew up saying, “I hope I can work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year for 40 years and have little to nothing to show for it at retirement.” Yet, that is the sad state of affairs for many people, and the picture is only getting worse. According to Michael Clouse in Future Choice, How I Learned to Raise My Goals By : Wendy Welninski In 1975 I was looking for a way to make some money to send my daughter to nursery school. She was an only child and I thought that would be good for her. I was a stay at home mom and money was tight. My husband said that we couldn’t afford it. Those words are not my... My Secrets(vulnerabilites) are my STRENGTHS???? By : Cynthia Collins I spent most of my past years here (on earth) hiding my pain and my insecurities. Denying my feelings of inadequacy, working on becoming more and more confident, more bold, more fearless on the outside. All the while- inside the voices were carrying on incessantly, "you're not good enough,... Increase Sales Without Spending a Dime By : Bradley C Smith As a long time business owner, businesses ranging from restaurants to mail order, I have come across hundreds of other owners who all seem to have the same complaint. We can't use any heavy marketing methods to increase business because it is simply too expensive. How do you do it?... Embrace Entrepreneurship - Five Solid Reasons to Become a Home-Based Business Entrepreneur By : Cheryl Neithercott Life is full of opportunity if we allow ourselves to welcome it. New ideas and direction come to us each and every day of our lives. Often we don't have much time to think about opportunity that could enhance our life and greatly improve quality of life for others. I Am a Millionaire By : Bernadette Velasquez The creative process is in our hands. Say, I AM A MILLIONAIRE. Ask yourself. Do you feel it? Do you want it? Do you believe it? If you do, then you will. The exciting part is what do I need to do to make it happen? The Secret to Motivating Yourself for Success By : William Cox Keeping your level of motivation where it needs to be can be a difficult task. Use these tips and tools to keep you on the road to success! How to Harness the Power of Visualization By : William Cox Visualization is a powerful motivational tool that you can use anytime, anywhere. It may seem like a lot of metaphysical mumbo-jumbo, but it has been proven effective and is one of the main keys to success. 7 Steps to Rekindling the Spark Within By : Lisa Granda Have you ever felt like you needed that light inside you rekindled? Have you found yourself emotionally wounded and that burning desire you once strongly felt has turned into a mere flicker? That perhaps maybe you just weren't meant to be a successful entrepreneur or to create your life... Entrepreneurial Hurdles By : Kara Koeven I was thinking back to a time in my youth when I ran the 300 meter hurdles in track. I competed with many talented athletes, and I felt that I was only mediocre. I rarely placed, and I waisted far too much of my training with crippling thoughts like: If I only had the long stride like she does;... Dreaming Your Direction By : Linda Carol Berry I consider myself to be a student of the Law of Attraction at somewhere near an immersion level. I have devoted quite a bit of my consciousness to internalizing the idea that thoughts are things and things carry vibrational frequency that attracts more of the same. Entrepreneurship and Freedom By : Maria Smalley “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” (Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776) I've spent this Independence Day... If You Meet A Lion, Do Not Pet It By : Phyllis Nasiopulos Sometimes the best advice comes from the mouths of babes. My granddaughter Libby was enrolled in a program called Safety Town which taught children how to be safe: the art of crossing the street, what you can put in your mouth and what should remain a mystery along with ... How to Market Your Service on the Internet When You Wear Many Hats By : Cathy Goodwin You have more than one business interest - so when do you need separate websites and when can you combine them? Perfectionism - Not So Perfect By : Suzanne Holman If you find yourself being super critical of yourself, you are probably a perfectionist. You may even be proud of the fact that you are a perfectionist. How to Create a Course on Any Subject! By : John Neyman, Jr. Once you have decided to create a course or tutorial on a topic that you feel very passionately about, you might be somewhat confused about where to start. Should Your New Business Charge Low Prices To Attract More Clients? By : Cathy Goodwin As a new service business, you need a strong portfolio to attract clients. But you need clients to build a strong portfolio. Should you deep-discount your services to get those first clients? Accountiblity Vs. Victimhood By : Christopher Anderson By taking accountibility for your life and business you can become more prosperous. An Abundance Mindset Creates Wealth By : Christopher Anderson What you put your attention is what you will see, whether it is abundance or lack. Four Great Reasons to Become an Entrepreneur By : Joanne Osband What is the first thought that comes into your mind when someone mentions the word “entrepreneur?” Do you think of a person who has the courage to step out on their own? Or do you think of a BIG leap of faith and not something you could do? Or, maybe,... Are You Coachable? Six Identifying Characteristics By : Alane Brown When we are new to Multi-Level Marketing/Network Marketing the need to find a good coach/mentor will quickly become apparent. Most definitely, we want to choose carefully who we align ourselves with. We will need an exceptionally successful mentor/business coach who... Three Steps of My Morning Motivation as an Entrepreneur By : Milya Kasey When I am prospecting, I prepare myself ahead of time so that I am already expressing the proper positive emotions and expressions before I open my mouth or even physically meet someone. I decide very quickly how I am going to receive someone's message and it is usually... What We Can Expect With Crude Oil Future Prices By : Mayoor Patel What we have to do is simply employ the old rule of thumb that tells us there is nothing new under the sum and then apply that to projections on crude oil production and consumption 7 Surprising Ways To Turn Audience Members Into Clients By : Cathy Goodwin You've been invited to speak to a business networking group - a great way to market your professional service. How can you transform your audience into clients? Are You Stuck? Gratitude is the Key to Moving On By : Rachelle Stern Is your life moving toward your vision, your goals, your dreams, or are you stuck, feeling that no matter what you do you can’t get out of that place you’re in and don’t want to be? On the surface it seems a paradox to say that gratitude is vital to moving forward, so let’s... The Exciting World of Entrepreneurial Opportunities By : Jean Strealy Congratulations, you have launched a search into the exciting world of entrepreneurial women leaders in home based businesses and network marketing. It’s a world where more women make their dreams come true and where more women become leaders and millionaires. Living in Your Passion By : Suzanne Strauss Have you really said yes to your entrepreneurial calling? Does your heart beat in tune to your passion? Have you truly internalized what you need to understand to set one foot in front of the other and move in the direction of your dreams? Trapeze Artist For Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship & Family By : Suzanne Strauss How often do you hear the words, "I wish I'd done it differently"? Looking back on your last year of entrepreneurship, do you wish you had done it with a different emphasis? After your first year, it is good to access your progress. What changes would you make? How would your life be different? The Power of Your Voice When Prospecting! By : Donna Tsiknas Are you running into the same responses again and again? You say the right words you follow the script to the T and yet successful prospecting eludes you? I am here to tell you that it is not just the words, but the music behind the words. Set Your Self Free! By : Patti Shacklett Have you ever thought about how wonderful it would be to have extra free time and complete financial freedom? To have a business that inspires you and empowers others like you who have a commitment to excellence. To have a vehicle to offer other aspiring entrepreneurs who have a desire... Keys to the Entrepreneur Decision By : Deb Maute Are You overwhelmed with the number of opportunities available? Confused about what’s right for You? What’s your reason for seeking a business opportunity? Here are prevalent reasons from people I’ve spoken to: Down sized, Desire to grow personally, Nest egg too small, ...
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