14th October
2011
Albert Einstein once said 'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results'. Think about this quote for a second and ask yourself, does this quote apply to the way you run your company? Have you been doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results? If so, then you might want to keep on reading. In a world where technology is becoming a key productivity tool to the success of any business, it simply comes down to, are ...
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13th October
2011
People will always stress that having a well researched business plan is key before you start your business. Although creating a business plan is often an important step in the evolution of a business, particularly if you need financing or you are not experienced at running a business, it is not necessarily the essential first step. There are two key elements that should be completed prior to the business plan: 'The business model 'The strategy What is a Business Model? While the word model ...
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12th October
2011
So many business owners work hard - really hard - just to break even or keep afloat. Each one of us deserves reward for our efforts, whether that be financial or personal. The question to ask yourself is whether you are directing your effort in the right places, to get the reward you want? Of the businesses I've seen and worked in, there are plenty of ways to mis-spend effort - that is, to work hard - but on the wrong things. Here are ten of the most common areas where the return on your ...
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11th October
2011
Web Marketing Strategy and Powerful Persuasive Writing In today's hi-tech society, many commercial enterprises are trying to turn `bricks into clicks' but fail miserably. They make the classic mistake of assuming Internet surfers will visit their site without them having to do anything. Wrong. There are already far too many websites out there promising to let you in on the marketing secrets of the internet. I guess you've already visited some of them? And found them sadly lacking or wanting to ...
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Business
8th October
2011
The Importance Of A Focused Business Plan So you have seen a great opportunity and are about to get started. Where do you go from here? Before you dig in, I cannot stress enough the importance of a well laid out business plan. You might then be asking, how do I plan and set goals if I don't have a clue what I'm going to achieve and in what timeframe? This may be true, but your business must have a foundation on which to start from. You are going to start your home business because you see the ...
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5th October
2011
COULD YOU BE SETTING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN UP FOR FAILURE? "It's unlikely a business plan by itself will bring funding in the door, unless it is part of an overall marketing strategy." David E. Gumpert, author of "Burn Your Business Plan", tells the story about how he and his partner failed to raise money after sending their business plan around to venture capitalists and meeting with several others to make presentations. Disappointed by the fruits of their labor, they considered giving up on ...
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Business
4th October
2011
/p> Either simply a looker-on or a player in the world of business, you see millions piling into the accounts of world's most famous businessmen and naturally the question pops "How?", wondering what is the alchemy they've discovered? Yet, there is no magic here - it's mostly pure strategy. And what it takes to spot it and make it real. Strategy Identifying the best strategy for your business is the key to all success. It should give you the lift that makes a difference. The art for ...
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Business
2nd October
2011
OUTSOURCING: AN OVERVIEW Businesses of all kinds can and do benefit from the tool of outsourcing every day. The businesses that use outsourcing as a tool to enhance and grow their business already know the value that outsourcing brings to their organization. The organizations that have used outsourcing for many years know that with the positives it brings to the organization that it is also important to have a well managed plan of action for hiring a consultant or contractor for a business ...
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