Even Those with Enormous Stakes at Risk Can Mistake Future Trends
March 7, 2008
Spreadsheet software programs often cause more harm than good. Why do I say that? They give people the false sense that they can project a profitable future just by putting a few numbers in place. You can look at beautiful patterns of growth that rise smoothly into the future. Who wouldn’t feel more confident after seeing such projected success? But what do those few numbers reflect? Naturally, they imply what future conditions and performance will be. Yet most of us cannot successfully forecast... Read more »
Consider How Adverse Conditions Can Be a Blessing in Disguise
March 7, 2008
When business conditions turn negative, take a deep breath and relax. Most circumstances are not nearly as threatening as they first appear. When dealing with the defensive postures that arise in an irresistible-force situation, a good first step is to ask how the changed circumstances could be turned into a benefit. For example, a source of any budget shortfall anxiety is usually concern that bonuses and stock options would be decimated. Talking to your investors about the new circumstances... Read more »
The Three Steps On Why You Will Never Get Wealthy And What You Can Do To Change It
March 7, 2008
There is a lot of confusion with the majority of the public today about wealth. When people think of wealth building or the accumulation of wealth, they think of making more money and spending less money. Yes there is some truth in that. It’s certainly difficult to deny that. But most importantly, we cannot hide from the fact that the majority of people who craves for wealth tend to fail in achieving their true wealth. A great many of them have invested intense amount of determination, time... Read more »
How To Take Your Coaching Practice To The Next Level
March 6, 2008
The first step in your product “funnel” should NEVER be coaching. You want people to ask you for coaching. That’s how you will never get any objections to your fees and can comfortably choose your ideal clients. What should your first step be? You could offer an e-book, an audio program, a membership site, a teleseminar, or any other product that creates the need for coaching and implementation support. As a coach I know how hard it is to run a business, coach clients, and create... Read more »
How To Write A Sticky Note Business Plan
March 2, 2008
If you”re like most creative entrepreneurs, the thought of writing a business plan is not the highest item on your priority list. You’d rather explore new ideas, create products and services, develop a new speech, or work with your clients… than sit down and write a plan. But, to be successful in business, you need to have a plan in place. The good news is you don’t have to write a formal (bank-friendly) business plan to keep your business on track. In fact, until recently,... Read more »
You Need To Be Like The Purple Cow
March 1, 2008
If you have never heard of the Purple Cow, chances are you are missing out on one of the finest concepts to hit the internet marketing world. No, the Purple Cow is not a complete hallucination. It actually is a feasible, workable, internet marketing concept that will help make your business be extremely noticeable, just like a purple cow. The Color Purple… Seth Godin wrote a book titled “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable”. Godin is not only a talented... Read more »
How To Recession Proof Your Business By Refining Your Marketing Activities
February 28, 2008
TO SPEND OR NOT TO SPEND - that is the question of the day. Where is the best place to invest my marketing dollars? These are dollars, once spent, cannot be reclaimed unless there is net sale. Right? Or, to put it bluntly, what’s done is done. So the question of whether or not to spend your precious dollars is being posed in countless marketing departments today. Those who have profitable results from previous campaigns can help direct future spending. The following quote summarizes this... Read more »
How To Build An Effective Online Business Plan
February 28, 2008
Starting a business is a very difficult process. You only have a limited amount of time in a day that you can work on your business. Not surprisingly though, most businesses fail within their first year. Most entrepreneurs fail simply because they don’t take the time to draw out a business plan. If you’re going to build a business you must create an effective business plan. Starting an online business is no different. If you are reading this because you’re trying to start an online... Read more »
Physical Asset Management - 7 Simple Tips Help Your Business Back On Its Track
February 26, 2008
At times, there are many business that are often confused of physical asset management and inventory management. It is very similar to inventory management, but slightly differs from the fact that the inventory only states what is available and where it is. While physical asset management also identifies where the losses occur making it easier to maximize profits. In fact, there are many aspects in terms of physical asset management that will help you put your business or organization back on tracks.... Read more »
Offshore Outsourcing to India: Does Indian Outsourcing have Specific Advantages?
February 25, 2008
Outsourcing to India has advantages over outsourcing to other countries. It is the leader in offshore outsourcing today in most areas - from IT and BPO to data and medical transcription. Here are some of the advantages and reasons for outsourcing to India: Strong Presence of the English Language The penetration of the English language (the main language of the Internet) is massive in India. Almost everybody in the metros areas, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Chandigarhis are... Read more »
