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5 Tips for Amazing Webinars
and Web Meetings
Virtual meetings are hailed as a way to save travel costs and boost
productivity. But they are effective only if the attendees actually pay
attention. Here are five things you can do to
keep your online meeting participants interested and engaged.
Receivables-Based Credit: An Alternative Financing Option
From increasing interest rates to the need for higher credit scores, many
small business owners have felt the strangle known as the credit crunch.
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Extortion Should Not Be
a Cost of Doing Business
When you think of extortion, it's normally gangsters and dark alleys that
come to mind. But extortion is still a real problem for some small business
owners. Find out how this crime works and
get tips on protecting yourself.
8 Ways to Lose a
Prospect's Attention Quickly and Easily
When you make contact with a new prospect-either by telephone or in a
face-to-face meeting-you have an extremely short window of time to connect
with them. If you fail to achieve this they will quickly tune you out.
Here are several things you can do to
lose your prospect's attention in the first five seconds of the
conversation.
Throw Out The Creative Filters, and Get Buy In!
A great new idea is like striking gold for any leader and team. It can be collected, examined, enriched and sold. But the process of finding the gold can be difficult even for the best of leaders and managers.
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Free Photo of the US Flag
Need an image of the Old Glory to put on your web page? Choose a
photo
of the US flag flying in the wind and use it free of charge on your
website, courtesy of the BusinessKnowHow.com small business website.
 What
the 4th of July Is All About
Independence Day is a celebration of our freedom to reach our fullest
potential and to enjoy the bounty of our land. You won't see any fireworks
in this Fourth of July
video, but we think it will remind you of the many
intangible rewards of living in the US. We hope it will also encourage you
to travel and explore this great country of ours.
How To Protect Your Small Business From Identity Theft
In the spirit of opening your eyes but not inducing paranoia, when small
businesses fall victim to identity theft, someone they know is more often
than not the guilty party whose tampering has a direct impact on their
credit standing.
Here's how you can protect yourself even when the potential identity thieves
are right under your nose.
Succeeding as an Introverted Leader
In today's extroverted business world, introverts can feel ignored,
overlooked, and misunderstood. But it doesn't have to be a death sentence
for your career. Here's advice on how you can make
your introversion work for you.
Before You Build
or Rebuild That Website
Updating your web site or planning a new one? Having an attractive, sales
generating site while staying under budget is probably at the top of your
mind. Here is a 26-point checklist
you should use before hiring a web designer.
3 Reasons to Love a Bad Economy
The recession is bad for a lot of reasons, but there are some really good things
that can come out of it too - especially if you're in business.
Here's how Jay Abraham, author of The Sticking
Point Solution, says you can increase your success right now.
401(k) Strategies for Lean Times
While the financial crisis certainly proves that you can't rely on a 401(k) to
make all your dreams come true, it is still a solid, flexible way to maximize
the value of your savings. And a little rethinking can make it a more reliable
foundation for retirement. Read these tips on
how to invest your 401(k) in this excerpt from Where to Put Your Money NOW.
Know-How For Hire: Top 100 Web Skills
While the economic recession continues to roll on, Elance's June jobs report
provides an unprescribed dose of optimism -- providing you have the right
skill set.
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When to Say No in Business
Do you feel guilty when you say "no"? Are you overcommitted and stressed out
because you say "yes" far too often? From the authors of the new
book Womenomics, here's advice on when
and how you should say "no" in business.
Interest Free Loans from the Government
Do you have an existing, viable small business that's suffering
financial hardships as a result of the recession? If you are based in the US and
can show evidence of profitability or positive cash flow in one of the last two
years, you could be eligible for an interest-free, no-fee loan of up to $35,000
through the America's Recovery Loan (ARC) program. The program goes into effect
on June 15, 2009 and runs "as long as funding is available or until September
30, 2010, whichever comes first."
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more >>
Helpful and Free Resources from Microsoft Office Live Small Business
If time, money or lack of technical skills have been preventing you from setting
up that website or creating a repository for those important documents, you
should take a look at Microsoft Office Live
Small Business.
4 Things People Should Find When
They Google Your Name
Ever Googled your own name? Most people have at some point, and there's a good
chance your customers have Googled your name, too.
Make
sure what they find about you in Google makes them want to do business with you.
Living and Working with Purpose
Do you like your job? Is it fulfilling? Or is it just a paycheck? In this
excerpt from Luck by Design by Richard Goldman, find out how changing
your beliefs can give you a totally new outlook.
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 How
to Be a Top-Earning Coach or Consultant
You know your stuff. You are an undisputed expert in your field.
The few customers you've helped sing your praises. But that's the
problem. There are still too few customers. What's the single most
important thing you can do to build your business and grow your
profits?
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Social
Media: Where The Girls Are
If women are the market for your product or service, then ignoring social media
tools would be as senseless as sending your favorite cookie recipe to Hillary
Clinton. That's because of the 79 million U.S. women online, 42 million women
are actively engaging in some form of social media.
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more >>
B2B? Skip the Social Media Marketing
If you’re running a B2B enterprise, scratching your head and wondering how
you’re supposed to take advantage of social media tools such as Facebook,
YouTube, and Twitter, you’re not alone. Aside from the fact that online
social media is irrationally hyped (60 percent of Twitter users abandon the
service after the first month) it’s an especially bad marketing fit for B2B.
Here's why.
How to Protect Yourself from Pickpockets
Whether you're relaxing on vacation or attending a conference, pickpockets
are not far behind. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself from falling
victim to their tactics.
6 Ways to Start a Business with
Bad Credit
Times are tough - especially for those budding entrepreneurs looking to get
their business off the ground. And though people and businesses still need to
consume goods and services, down economies do have some effect on the business
owner's ability to find and obtain capital for their ventures.
Here's how you can find that capital if your
personal credit is not up to par.
Why Managers Should Care about Employee
Loyalty
The long-term success of any company depends heavily upon the quality and
loyalty of its people. Yet, when times are tough, employers often lay off
employees to reduce costs, which has a direct effect on customer satisfaction
and loyalty. Read more >>
Free Tools That Track What's Being Said About You Online
What are your customers and competitors saying about you and your business/brand
online? Could an employee be intentionally or unintentionally divulging private
details about your company? Are you on top of the latest industry news,
research, and trends that would influence decisions you make about your
business?
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more >>
Credit
Card Changes? Watch Out For These Pitfalls!
Is your credit card expiring? Did your credit card company just close down all
business accounts (like Advanta Small Business did recently)? If you have good
credit, you're likely to be blasé about any change in your credit cards. The
credit card company will renew your card, or if they've closed all accounts
you'll just get another card. So, other than an annoyance, it's no big deal,
right?
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How To Choose What To Sell
Are you looking for products to sell? Do you have an idea for a
product or service, but wonder whether it will be profitable to sell? Here are 9
factors that will
determine how profitable a product will be to sell.
Make Your Speeches
Interesting and Unforgettable
Using a set formula for your speeches and presentations can certainly help you
get your message across. But if you're too predictable, your audience will
become bored. Here's how you can add a little
spice to your speeches.
What Does it Mean to Get Your Business
Unstuck?
In this article from Jay Abraham, author of The Sticking Point Solution, he
shares 7 smart things that successful businesses are doing
in order not just to ride out the recession but to grow and thrive as never
before.
Five Ways to Earn Customer Loyalty
Is your goal as a manager to make a profit? Profits are a good measure of how
your business is doing, but it's not the primary thing you should aim for.
Customer satisfaction and loyalty are better goals for creating a thriving,
successful business. Read more >>
Hotel Security Tips
for Small Business Travelers
Planning to travel soon? Criminals target unsuspecting hotel guests. The
best way to not become a target yourself is to take precautions and be
watchful. The following tips can help.
Stuck Between a Credit Card and a Hard Place
Common small-business wisdom holds that you should separate your personal
credit-card expenses from your company credit-card expenses. But will that
truly be in your best interest -- no pun intended -- when President Barack
Obama signs into law today the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and
Disclosure Act?
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When Discussions Get Heated
How well do you communicate under stress? Test yourself.
Ten Tips on Where to Put Your Money NOW
Now that the panic is over, and a nice chunk of your savings likely depleted by
the economic woes of the past year, figuring out just where to invest what's
left is the big question. Here are ten tips on
how to handle your investments from this point forward.
Is Your Performance Review System Outdated?
Most companies today use a performance appraisal system or an annual performance
review system that was invented decades ago in a much slower business economy.
The assessment given often leaves employees wondering if they actually did their
job or not. Here's a different way to
conduct employee reviews that gives employees useful information. Recent
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