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- Bartering: Blessing or Burden?
Unsure what to do about bartering? Could it work for you? If done properly, you could really get ahead, but if not done properly, you could end up with nothing to show for your efforts. Read this article for some great bartering information to answer your questions and get you started.
Date of Article: 17Jun2009 Category: Business - General View(75) EasyPublish(19) Content Feed(5)
- 3 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Own Sales Growth
Are you happy with the number of sales you close at your sales meetings? If you struggle with closing the sale, but aren't sure why, keep reading. You might be the absolute best at what you do, but if you can't close the sale, you can't share your gifts with anyone, and you can't make any money! Date of Article: 18Jun2009 Category: Business - General View(37) EasyPublish(27) Content Feed(3)
- Can a Single Mom Start a Business?
If you are a single mom and want to own your own business, there are a few things you need to know before you make the commitment. You need to be concerned not just about your training and/or inventory, but also about paying your electric bill, having time to spend with your kids and knowing how to get clients! Date of Article: 12Jun2009 Category: Business - General View(51) EasyPublish(39) Content Feed(0)
- 7 Secrets to Successful Sales in Small Business
Learn to Love Sales! The sales process is not complex, but it is not always easy. These 7 Secrets will make it much easier for you to close the deal, even if you (think you) hate sales. Date of Article: 06Jun2009 Category: Business - General View(51) EasyPublish(39) Content Feed(0)
- Start a Business with Do It Yourself Marketing
Marketing can be very difficult when you are new to owning a business! Make it as easy on yourself as you can without spending a ton on consulting services - do it yourself! Using this one tool can catapult your success and make the process much easier. Date of Article: 02May2009 Category: Business - General View(51) EasyPublish(43) Content Feed(2)
- Time Management or Just Too Much to Do?
Time management is a huge issue for many small business owners, especially solo-preneuers. You are doing everything yourself! Perhaps you really need to take a long look at your to-do list. Get that in line and your time management problems will go away. Date of Article: 05Apr2009 Category: Business - General View(70) EasyPublish(55) Content Feed(0)
- Make Your Sales Process Easy - for You AND for Your Prospects!
Are you intimidated by the sales process? It is much easier than you think. What you need is a system and some scripts. Once you have those, you might actually enjoy the process! Date of Article: 23Mar2009 Category: Business - General View(91) EasyPublish(81) Content Feed(1)
- Staying Alive and Thriving - Maximizing Opportunities for Small Business Owners
Are you worrying about keeping your small business afloat? You need to take action to stay alive! The recession is affecting more and more smaller businesses. The small businesses most willing to stay focused, keep working and be strategic will be on top when the economy turns around. Date of Article: 01Mar2009 Category: Business - General View(102) EasyPublish(57) Content Feed(37)
- Is Your Marketing Making You Miserable?
Marketing can really burn you out and make you question your decision to start your business. There is hope! You can turn it around and have a lot more fun. Read this article to get started having more fun! Date of Article: 24Feb2009 Category: Business - General View(76) EasyPublish(54) Content Feed(1)
- Get Corporate Clients - the EASY Way!
Do you need corporate clients? Make it easy on yourself and create a plan with a logical, different approach. Read Audrey's article and get inspired to try something new... Date of Article: 10Feb2009 Category: Business - General View(85) EasyPublish(52) Content Feed(0)
- Create Your Newsletter in Phases!
Do you ever get overwhelmed thinking about starting an email newsletter? You don't even know where to start, so you never do? It is not as difficult as it seems. Break it down into bite-sized pieces and get started today - you'll have your first newsletter published in no time! Read on... Date of Article: 19Jan2009 Category: Business - General View(63) EasyPublish(47) Content Feed(0)
- Solopreneurs - Get Real; There is No Secret!
Tired of working so hard and not making enough? Are you looking for the secret to success? It's time to get real! There is no secret, just good strategy. Read this article and learn to make more while working less! Date of Article: 08Jan2009 Category: Business - General View(120) EasyPublish(62) Content Feed(7)
- You Can Have Everything You Want...Just Not All Today!
You can have your own business and raise your kids and exercise and volunteer and take care of your aging parents and prepare gourmet dinners nightly, etc, but not all at the same time. If you want all this and you want it all to be great, you'll have to stop sleeping! Learn how to have a successful business and some of the rest of what you want right now and have it all be terrific! Date of Article: 01Jan2009 Category: Business - General View(132) EasyPublish(64) Content Feed(5)
- Don't Go Broke Starting Your Business
Starting a business is so exciting! However, it is important to stay in business long enough to make a profit! Don't go broke 'investing' in your business until you really know what you are doing... Date of Article: 11Nov2008 Category: Business - General View(171) EasyPublish(72) Content Feed(4)
- 3 Secrets to Profit in a 'Bad Economy'
Everyone is talking about how terrible the economy is. The belief that we are all in trouble can negatively affect your business more than the original problems! Ride out this storm with these 3 secrets and come out ahead! Date of Article: 18Oct2008 Category: Business - General View(149) EasyPublish(99) Content Feed(4)
- Your Intuition Could Save You Mo'ney!
Have you ever ignored that funny feeling you got and it cost you? Perhaps you invested where you shouldn't have or you signed up for something that gave your computer a virus. Your intuition can save you a lot of trouble - and mon'ey - if only you will listen! Date of Article: 16Oct2008 Category: Business - General View(140) EasyPublish(120) Content Feed(3)
- Don't be Discouraged!
Just about every small business owner goes through a difficult time, when they are discouraged about the future of their business. You can do something about it and turn it around! Keep reading to find out how, and get back your optimism. Date of Article: 18Sep2008 Category: Business - General View(148) EasyPublish(112) Content Feed(9)
- Use Your WebStats to Save Time and Mo'ney!
Most small business owners have websites, but many don't know what to do once the website is up! You need to know who is visiting your site and where they are coming from. How else will you know if your online marketing is working?! Date of Article: 09Jul2008 Category: Business - General View(171) EasyPublish(116) Content Feed(11)
- Emotional Connection - Why Do People Buy?
Have you ever wondered why people buy from you? Why do people buy anything? Much of the decision is based in emotion. Using emotion in your marketing is critical! Read this article to learn steps to take to appeal to your ideal customer and compel them to take action! Date of Article: 06Jun2008 Category: Business - General View(166) EasyPublish(124) Content Feed(18)
- Home-Based Business Work/Life Balance
Home-Based Business Owners sometimes struggle with stopping working! You could work all day and night every day, but it isn't good for you. How do you stop? It is not easy, but it can be done... Date of Article: 28May2008 Category: Business - General View(227) EasyPublish(125) Content Feed(4)
- Nobody Cares About You!
Until people get to know you, they really do not care about you! Do you talk about yourself in your marketing? Avoid this fatal mistake! Read on... Date of Article: 15Apr2008 Category: Business - General View(214) EasyPublish(120) Content Feed(14)
- What Jerry Seinfeld Taught Me About Succeeding in Business
You can find inspiration many places - I found some in Jerry Seinfeld! Read how his 3 rules for living apply to small business success! Date of Article: 08Mar2008 Category: Business - General View(246) EasyPublish(178) Content Feed(28)
- Do Not Wait Around to Get Clients!
Are you tired of putting it out there and waiting for the clients to show up? Take intentional action! Go out there and get more clients. Read on... Date of Article: 13Feb2008 Category: Business - General View(163) EasyPublish(143) Content Feed(2)
- Money – Are You Making The Right Decisions?
Is the love of money the root of all evil? Maybe. It is not for me to say, but it surely can mess up your life! If you are in a tough spot, read this article for some strategies on handling it on your own. Date of Article: 06Nov2007 Category: Business - General View(232) EasyPublish(214) Content Feed(14)
- Are You Too Nice?
In business, it can harm the future of your business when you are too nice! You need to ask for the sale and you cannot allow clients, employees and vendors to take advantage of you. This article also contains some terrific daily affirmations for you to feel good about getting what you want in your business! Date of Article: 03Nov2007 Category: Business - General View(229) EasyPublish(208) Content Feed(2)
- Are You Maximizing Every Single Sales Opportunity?
Sales and Marketing are hard! Make it as easy on yourself as possible. Learn what you need to do to take full advantage of every opportunity possible! Date of Article: 22Oct2007 Category: Business - General View(136) EasyPublish(168) Content Feed(2)
- How do you pay the rent when business is slow?
Ok, so business is slow - don't panic! Keep this article nearby to read every time you feel a slowdown to get you focused again. Date of Article: 09Oct2007 Category: Business - General View(210) EasyPublish(210) Content Feed(4)
- Don’t make the same newsletter mistakes I did! Part 2: Technical
Creating and sending an electronic newsletter is more complicated than it looks! Part 1 of this series addressed the content portion and Part 2 now addresses the technical aspects of ezine publishing. Don't make your own mistakes; learn from mine! Date of Article: 28Sep2007 Category: Business - General View(210) EasyPublish(220) Content Feed(2)
- Boys vs. Girls in Small Business? Sort-of…
You may not realize it, but there are marked differences between the ways men and women run their small businesses! Read this article to maximize your gender strengths. Date of Article: 12Sep2007 Category: Business - General View(171) EasyPublish(209) Content Feed(1)
- Not Enough Time, Not Enough Sales!
Are you very busy all the time, but don't have enough clients? It is a difficult situation - you are doing everything yourself and don't have the sales to support hiring help, but you can't work any more than you already work! You need to be more efficient. Read on to find out how. Date of Article: 04Aug2007 Category: Business - General View(205) EasyPublish(255) Content Feed(3)
- Don’t Make the Same Newsletter Mistakes I Did! Part 1: Content
Starting a newsletter can be a daunting process! What should I put in it? Do I have to write an article every time? What is the best way to go?! Get started with this article and look for "Part 2: Technical" soon. Date of Article: 24Jul2007 Category: Business - General View(205) EasyPublish(622) Content Feed(4)
- 3 Steps to Predict Your Sales Accurately
How much marketing do you need to do to achieve your financial goals? This is such an important question! Getting the answer is easier than you think. Read these 3 steps and you will already feel less stressed. Date of Article: 26Jun2007 Category: Business - General View(198) EasyPublish(272) Content Feed(8)
- But I Don’t WANT to Target Market!
In the beginning, target marketing is difficult and new business owners don't want to do it. However, targeting your marketing efforts is the best thing you can do for your business, and the sooner the better! Learn why in this article. Date of Article: 22Jun2007 Category: Business - General View(169) EasyPublish(257) Content Feed(3)
- Use The Right Benefit Statements on Your Website (and in All your Marketing)
You have probably been told a hundred times to put benefit statements on your website and in all your marketing, and you have probably done so. Are you using the right kind of benefit statements? Check out this short article to find out! Date of Article: 06Jun2007 Category: Business - General View(247) EasyPublish(299) Content Feed(1)
- Sales Strategy # 2: The Ambush!
Are you ambushing unsuspecting prospects with your pitch? This is a big mistake! Learn if this is you and what can be done about it! Date of Article: 30May2007 Category: Business - General View(236) EasyPublish(285) Content Feed(1)
- How Do You Market Two Businesses?
Owning two businesses seems like a good idea - potentially double the income, right? Doing it alone can be daunting! Read on to discover what does and does not work. Date of Article: 19May2007 Category: Business - General View(184) EasyPublish(259) Content Feed(1)
- How to ‘Start’ Starting your Own Business
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Or are you really new in your business? Are you confident you have what you need to succeed? Check out this article to see if you have the right formula. Date of Article: 02May2007 Category: Business - General View(271) EasyPublish(289) Content Feed(5)
- Sales Strategy #1: Get Your B*utt on the Phone!
Don't be afraid to pick up the phone! If you prepare for it, it's a piece of cake. Check out this article so you will feel confident calling your prospects. Date of Article: 06Apr2007 Category: Business - General View(258) EasyPublish(227) Content Feed(32)
- Networking is like Black Jack
Don't gamble with your marketing budget! Learn how to better your odds while networking with these techniques. Date of Article: 07Mar2007 Category: Business - General View(212) EasyPublish(230) Content Feed(0)
- Techniques to Get to Yes - Faster!
How do you get your prospects to say "yes" and become clients? You start and build good relationships using great communication skills. How are your skills? Do you consciously use proven techniques to skillfully get to "yes" fast? Start here to evaluate your skills! Date of Article: 28Feb2007 Category: Business - General View(270) EasyPublish(201) Content Feed(1)
- If You Build It, Will They Come?
Where do you begin with marketing your business? There are so many ways to do it, how do you know the right strategies to use? Without formal help, it could take you years and years to make a profit. Read on to learn where to start and how to make the right decisions. Date of Article: 15Feb2007 Category: Business - General View(230) EasyPublish(287) Content Feed(0)
- You Only Have 30 Seconds…
Does your 30 second introduction make you money? After hearing it, do people come to you asking for more information? If you are not sure, or if you already know you need help, read on! Date of Article: 08Feb2007 Category: Business - General View(287) EasyPublish(260) Content Feed(1)
- Get More Clients Networking
Are you frustrated with the return you have gotten in comparison to the amount of time and money you have spent on networking? Try these techniques to improve your return dramatically! Date of Article: 31Jan2007 Category: Business - General View(287) EasyPublish(268) Content Feed(1)
- Set Sane Financial Goals
Don't make yourself nuts! Set reasonable financial goals for your business. It doesn't have to be complicated. Date of Article: 24Jan2007 Category: Business - General View(295) EasyPublish(271) Content Feed(0)
- 3 Secrets to Time Management for Small Business Owners
Time Management is a big issue for small business owners! Read about my 3 secrets and get the answers to your questions that you didn't know how to ask. Date of Article: 18Jan2007 Category: Business - General View(348) EasyPublish(260) Content Feed(0)
- Control Your Sales Meetings
Are you getting the appointment, but not the sale? Perhaps your technique could use a boost! This article can give you guidance in improving your closing percentage! Date of Article: 10Jan2007 Category: Business - General View(316) EasyPublish(289) Content Feed(1)
- Does Your Income Reflect Your Effort?
You can be more efficient in your business and make more money - and still enjoy your work. Begin by understanding how you have made money in the past! Read this article to learn a very simple way to analyze your numbers to make your work easier. Date of Article: 03Jan2007 Category: Business - General View(293) EasyPublish(302) Content Feed(4)
- MLMs: How Do You Sell Your Product AND Build Your Downline?
Is your MLM business harder than you thought it would be? Is selling enough product AND filling your downline a bit muddy? This article begins to clear it up for you! Date of Article: 13Dec2006 Category: Business - General View(258) EasyPublish(281) Content Feed(4)
- (Almost) Fr’ee Marketing using Public Speaking
Are you looking for inexpensive ways to market your business? Public speaking is almost as cheap as you can get! You reach a room full of people all at once, and sometimes they even pay you! Read all about how to get going, with some specific tips and ideas. Date of Article: 03Dec2006 Category: Business - General View(330) EasyPublish(298) Content Feed(0)
- Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
You are not a victim, and you know it, but sometimes you begin to wonder! Everyone goes through difficult times, sometimes horrifically difficult times, but remembering that sometimes life is just difficult, and it isn't just you, makes it a little easier to bear. Read on for more inspiration. Date of Article: 15Nov2006 Category: Self-Improvement/Motivation View(392) EasyPublish(455) Content Feed(4)
- Make Your Booth Successful
The holiday season is upon us, as are holiday boutiques and expos. Do you know how to maximize this opportunity? Read this article for practical help to sell goods and capture contact data! Date of Article: 05Nov2006 Category: Business - General View(334) EasyPublish(280) Content Feed(1)
- Take Back Control! (of your Marketing)
Do you hate marketing and find it a necessary evil? Read on to discover a couple of easy things you can do to simplify your marketing. Date of Article: 24Oct2006 Category: Business - General View(360) EasyPublish(260) Content Feed(3)
- Is Your Networking Working?
You need to know whether your networking is working or not. If it is not working, do you know why? Is it them or is it you? Read this article to find out! Date of Article: 19Oct2006 Category: Business - General View(284) EasyPublish(255) Content Feed(0)
- Outrageous Testimonials Rule
The experts all agree - testimonials work. What they don't always tell you is: how do you get them and how do you use them? Read here to find out! Date of Article: 11Oct2006 Category: Business - General View(388) EasyPublish(292) Content Feed(4)
- Don't Do It Yourself!! Some Basics on Website Design
Everyone has a website - it can't be that hard! That depends - if you want visitors to stay longer than 10 seconds, you need to put some serious research and thought into what you are doing, and most people must hire at least one professional - usually more! What do you need to do? Read on to put your plan together without over-spending! Date of Article: 19Sep2006 Category: Business - General View(286) EasyPublish(269) Content Feed(0)
- Begin Banishing Your Marketing Overwhelm!
Is your marketing overwhelming you? It happens to everyone at some point. By doing the exercise in this article, you reduce that overwhelm - making the best marketing decisions becomes much easier. Date of Article: 13Sep2006 Category: Business - General View(308) EasyPublish(258) Content Feed(3)
- What Makes YOU So Special?! An Exercise in Differentiation!
Customers have many choices. When they meet you, do they remember you? Read this article to learn the importance of differentiating yourself from your competition! Date of Article: 09Sep2006 Category: Business - General View(273) EasyPublish(290) Content Feed(0)
- Gaining Sales Confidence --- Sometimes It’s What You DON’T Say
Small Business owners often fear and put off selling. It can be intimidating, but does not have to be complicated! Learn to keep your focus and simplify the process in this article! Date of Article: 29Aug2006 Category: Business - General View(282) EasyPublish(264) Content Feed(4)
- Make Success Your Priority
Overwhelm, distractions and the inability to say NO keep many people from achieving their potential. Clarifying priorities and sticking to them are key to moving your business forward and achieving your financial goals! Date of Article: 22Aug2006 Category: Business - General View(307) EasyPublish(320) Content Feed(1)
- Go Get What You Want - Results!
Get what you want using your personal power! Once you know what you want, use these tips (and a script!) to go and get it. Date of Article: 08Aug2006 Category: Business - General View(285) EasyPublish(329) Content Feed(1)
- Strategically Build Your Small Business
Creating and using a practical business plan seems like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! Included in this article are logical tips for small business owners to use their one-two page business plan to make strategic decisions that will move their businesses forward systematically. Date of Article: 03Aug2006 Category: Business - General View(313) EasyPublish(297) Content Feed(1)
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