Any and all writing is creative in it's own way with exactly the same aim regardless of its creative level. Our aim when we write something is to convey our thoughts to somebody else and that at the very least requires us to use our imaginations and to think with empathy. Clear thinking is always very hard work but without a process and a plan to map or think out what the message you want to convey is you will fail to reach your reader.William...more
The good thing about watching a movie that is based in a true story is that it is so real; you can expect that it is a good movie. The ones that I like are stories about sports like "Coach Carter", "Grid Iron Gang", and "A League of Their Own." Those movies are so good, you can't help being getting emotional on every scene specially the last part where you want to find out if they are going to win the game or not. Unlike the other movies like the...more
Author: Eric PowersWriting a startup business plan that works is not as hard as it may seem at first. You may hear dire statistics about the low rate of business plan acceptance by investors and lenders, but you must keep in mind that many fail to achieve funding because of entirely avoidable mistakes.These are a couple of the common mistakes that can cause a business plan to miss out on funding:Sections Fail to Fulfill Their PurposeEvery section of a business plan has a purpose, which you can read about in numerous articles and see demonstrated in sample plans and business plan templates. After reading over a section you have written, ask yourself the questions the section is meant to answer and be sure you were able to provide those answers in the text. If the answers were not given or could be clearer, there is room for improvement. For example, the marketing plan must answer the primary question “how will the business reach and win customers?” If a reader completes this section and still cannot tell how exactly you plan to do this, you have work to do. Proofreading ErrorsDon’t let your plan be discarded simply because of simple spelling or grammar errors. Simple errors...more
There is a reason why best practices are so commonly used in organizations they work because they have been tested by organizations and teams over and over again. So here are some best practices that upper management may want to consider:1. Own the Project. Dont just direct the initiative your 100% buy-in and leadership is completely critical. ...more
Author: Eric PowersWriting a startup business plan from scratch means doing a lot of needless work. Why not get a head start by jumping off from the work of experienced business plan consultants? Using a business plan template is a sure way is a sure way to avoid all of the work of setting up and laying out your business plan, allowing you to just...more
1. Employee Buy In. Design and implement employee buy-in programs that help your team understand the value of CRM. Most employees do not care of change of any sort let alone when the change is about to track their every move. But when employees realize that CRM systems are here to help them be more productive, increase customers, retain the best and improve overall efficiencies, they soon realize that this will only further help the company grow which is in their best interest. 2. When did someone look at all your processes? Before implementing your CRM solution, it is important to review and update all your business processes. One of the strengths of CRM is automation. So, it is important to understand the exact capability of CRM automation and how you can fully leverage these featuress to improve operations. 3. Create a Flexible System. Implement a system that is highly open, robust and scalable as the amount of information you gather and manage will grow with the organization and increase over time. Make sure your corporate IT is responsible for any integration strategy, maintenance and adherence to technology standards. If you dont have an internal IT staff,...more
Author: Jai Prakash SrivastavaThe consumers always look for special offers and discount when making purchases. There are a lot of companies that offer plastic gift cards to the customers. The gift card is used by the customers in the form of a gift...more
Author: Eric PowersWriting a business plan is a feared part of launching a new business, and it is natural for entrepreneurs to have some uneasiness about getting started on the document. This is because the ability of the business to raise money...more
The first thing to consider when installing your garage door is the type of door you want. Today one of the most popular options is the automatic garage door. Using a remote control, the owner is able to open the door from the car or street with...more
If you are involved in world ventures this article will be of the utmost importance to you for building your business. Firstly world ventures is not a scam. It is a reputable company that not long ago bought out another multi level marketing company...more
Author: Wally GrayFor every $1 that is spent on Internet purchases in America, another $5 to $6 are going to local offline business purchases that have been influenced in some way by online local searches; this is according to research appearing in a...more
Balance. That is a powerful word. It is an empowering way to live. For many this is easier said than done. We all have an inner voice we hear as we go through the day. What tone of voice does your inner voice have, supportive or critical?Which part...more