Have you ever wondered what a mastermind group is and why it is so appealing to successful individuals? The renowned author of “Think and Grow Rich,” Dr. Napoleon Hill, defines a mastermind group as “an alliance of two or more minds blended in perfect harmony and cooperating to achieve a specific goal.”” In Dr. Hill’s …
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Multiple people have told me, “Well, I’m an MCP or a CNA and I have this one cert, but I’m working on 15 more certs and as soon as I get my 19th cert in five years, I’ll be ready to be a computer consultant.” That is merely a piece of bologna. Learn why? Small …
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Simply altering a website’s color scheme can have a substantial impact on sales. Have you ever encountered a website with an unusual combination of print and background colors? If you want to experience a headache that twists your eyes, try reading yellow text on a blue background. This is because black text on a white …
Last week, we discussed how a poor website can do more harm than good for a business. Several emails were sent to the column’s author requesting the secret to creating an effective business website. I responded with the same response I always give: defining what constitutes an effective business website is a simple matter. Prior …
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The emergence of globalized trade, the rise in foreign investment, and the increase in cross-border transactions have put pressure on many small businesses to continue marketing their products and services in innovative ways. This is especially challenging given that their marketing budgets are frequently limited. Unaware of the benefits of Internet Promotion, these small businesses …
I just launched a website for my sporting goods company. Do I require special measures to attract customers to my website? I am ignorant of search engines and marketing in general. Please indicate the starting point. A: This is a question that every businessperson who has ever launched a website has posed. If I construct …
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Do you possess the personality traits necessary to successfully run your own business? How do you know if you have the necessary skills to launch a business? There is no way to know for certain. However, I find similarities in the emotional and familial makeup of individuals who are willing to consider an entrepreneurial endeavor. …
So what is a “Small Business Lone Ranger” exactly? A “Small Business Lone Ranger” is a business owner who performs all tasks alone. Regardless of the project’s size, the Lone Ranger handles every aspect of it. Either because they are unwilling to relinquish control or because they believe they cannot afford to hire assistance. Can …
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“Small entrepreneurs frequently take on large orders that land them in hot water,” explains Ronald Lowy, chair of a college’s business administration department. “They want the large contract, but they are not receiving enough money up front, and they lack the cash reserves necessary to pay employees and other bills while they wait to be …
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While the countries in transition are far from homogeneous, there are a few commonalities in their prior Internet experience: 1. Invasion of the Internet The Internet penetration rate in transition countries varies by country – but remains extremely low even by European standards, let alone American ones. This is due to a lack of infrastructure, …