When I was struggling as a child, my mom would always tell me" Patience and persistence." I think of my mom's saying every time I attend a different networking event. Be in it for the long haul. All of us would love to instantly find that person who is eager to hear about our product, idea, or concept and immediately be sold on it. Well, that is not the reality. The truth is, a networking event is the first step in making business "friendships."...more
School fundraiser ideas run from the wild 'Arrest a school mate" and a "No women allowed beauty contest", which both sound like they would cause alot of laughs, to the more familiar like Raffle tickets and Candy sales. Each has their strenths and weaknesses. A School fair might seem like fun and a fine way to create some dough, but the time and effort put into doing it up correctly, make it a daunting task for even a seasoned fundraiser. Finding...more
If you are a resident of Planet Earth, you are well aware that we have been in a recession. Many economists say that the recession is still alive and well. Others report that they believe it is over or very nearly over. There is definately no area of life which has not been hit by financial woes. A multitude of jobs have been lost. Companies have downsized, or closed. There are types of jobs may not have been affected as strongly by the recession as others? Are there any who have remained unscathed by our world's economic crisis?It would seem feasible that one of the first job areas to suffer during a recession would be sales. It stands to reason that when money gets tight, people have to be more selective of the things on which they spend their money. Purchases can be divided loosely into two classifications. There are luxury items and necessities. Luxury items are usually the first to get bumped off the list of pending purchases. Certain clothing purchases, jewelry and vacations would all fall into the luxury category. Food and fuel are two basic necessities of life.A third necessity for a large majority of humans is medication. Many people literally depend upon their daily...more
Tip (1) Find our as much as you can about the company before you get there. The internet is a massively useful resource. Company accounts, news items, company newsletters, reports, etc. can be a very useful talking point. Take spare copies of application forms, CVs and any other papers that you may find useful with you. If the interviewer has lost...more
Business plan consultants can offer you the help you need to create a winning business plan. A winning business plan, in this sense, means a plan that creates no barriers to you getting funded and also gives you a valuable management tool for the business going forward. Expertise on What Funders WantHaving gone through the process before,...more
An email has different parts: the subject, salutation, signature and of course, the body. All of these parts are important but you may need to spend more time preparing the body of your email.In order for you to receive a positive response, the message should be clear and written with conviction. Below are some email marketing ideas on how to write a direct and diplomatic letter:State Your Purpose.What is the purpose of your letter? Always remember and focus on the reason why you are writing the email.You can only come up with an interesting and meaningful content when you perfectly know what your main goal is.Business owners or online marketers have a few reasons why they are sending out emails. Some of these reasons are as follows:- To give information regarding the company, product or services- To ask details from the recipient that is needed for the processing or shipping of orders.- To invite the recipient to take actionOnce you are sure and decided on what your email is all about, then that is the time to start composing your message.Be Direct!Most people find it annoying to receive emails that contain too many information that are not relevant. First, it takes up their...more
A sample construction business plan or a template for such a business plan can be an incredible timesaver as you set out to write. However, there are a number of areas which must be specifically customized for your purposes. Industry AnalysisThe...more
If you are a businessperson thinking of selling your company, the business broker you decide to work with is an important decision to make. Your relationship with this professional may last several months so it is important that you choose wisely. ...more
Setting clear intentions for your business is the opportunity to take full responsibility for creating your business the way you really want it to be. When you set an intention, you first get very clear about your desire, and then you ask for...more
Pay-Per-Click - PPC PPC marketing is a love it or hate platform. For the love it crowd, PPC marketing is a way to get instant exposure and feedback on site designs. In a matter of minutes, you can start receiving traffic and adjusting your site to...more
Cash gifting is so simple. Lets all get honest here, none of us want to work, but to one extent or another, it is a necessary evil. So why shouldn't we make it as simple and as productive as we possibly can? Cash gifting is by far probably the...more
What is the primary objective? This is the number one question. Once you fully understand what a cash gifting program is, you then need to determine what each program defines as their primary focus. If all they go over is the money, turn around...more