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Ready, Fire ... Aim! Almost every book about starting a new business begins by telling you to write a business plan. Many readers run in terror, others jot some notes on a pad and a very few sit down to write out a compr...... Similar Editorial : by Stephen Currier. | Source : Franchise Opportunities
But That Was *MY* Idea! Did you ever have a great idea, then watch someone steal it right out from under you? Somehow, in the middle of the night perhaps, they snuck into your house, opened up your brain, and stole your bri...... Similar Editorial : by Sam Vaknin, Ph.D.. | Source : Franchise Opportunities
You Get Out What You Put In! During a recent coaching session with Mark, I was briefly reminded of how it feels to give your all to your business and have it spit in your face. “I just don’t get it! I’m putting all my time and ...... Source : Franchise Opportunities
Saying NO To Good Opportunities! Tracey started her video production company 2 ? years ago, and after struggling through the start-up phase, she was finally reaping the fruits of her labor. When we talked, it was clear that she was ...... Similar Editorial : by Gail Greenberg. | Source : Franchise Opportunities
Want More Money & Less Stress? At 2pm last Wednesday, I got a call from one of my clients. Before I could barely utter my "hello," she launched headlong into her story - "I am so frustrated! I have this client who has been draggi...... Similar Editorial : by Miami Phillips. | Source : Franchise Opportunities
Its A Numbers Game! Three years ago, Paul left his corporate job to launch his freelance writing career, and he’s done relatively well. He has a group of regular clients that keep him going, and they are happy with his ...... Similar Editorial : by Damon G. Zahariades. | Source : Brand Marketing
Positioning For Profits! Last Friday, I was spending one last day of freedom with a dear friend who was expecting to have her first baby at any minute. We decided to hang out by the pool. On the way there, we stopped to pic...... Similar Editorial : by Robert. | Source : Brand Marketing
Are Your Clients Buying What Youre Selling Linda felt like she had reached a plateau in her cleaning business. For the past 3 years, she'd run the same ads in the same publications with the same results. She would generate enough new clients ...... Similar Editorial : by Kimberly Stevens. | Source : Brand Marketing
Start Your Sales Engine! Does your business run on a sales engine or a sales effort? A sales effort is something that has to be done every time you want to make a sale. But, a sales engine is something that, once put into ...... Similar Editorial : by Anthony Fontanelle. | Source : Brand Marketing
Get More Clients Now! Although David has been a graphic designer for a decade, he’s only been a business owner for a little over a year. He was becoming increasingly discouraged with his clientele. “I'm the only person ...... Similar Editorial : by Bryan Brandenburg. | Source : Brand Marketing
Want To Make More Money? Fish In A Bigger Pond! Setting prices is a dilemma most service business owners encounter at one time or another. This week, it was Susan’s turn. “When I first started my business, I felt uncomfortable charging for my se...... Similar Editorial : by Darrell Knox. | Source : Brand Marketing
Raise Your Fees Overnight! Do you want to make more money? Yes, I guess that is a rhetorical question. Everybody wants to make more money, but oftentimes we are not willing to do what needs to be done in order to make it. For...... Similar Editorial : by Nicholas Tan. | Source : Brand Marketing
Joint Venture Your Way To Extraordinary Sales! You know what makes me really happy? Drinking a Starbucks latte while doing my grocery shopping at Safeway. Getting my Godiva fix at Barnes & Noble. Cheap thrills, I know! Ever wonder why McDonald’s...... Similar Editorial : by Valeriu Popescu. | Source : Brand Marketing
Is Your Business Ready For 2003? Anyone who owned a business in the U.S. in 2002 knows the difficulties that a poor economy can cause. Even those in other countries who may have operated under better economic conditions last year ha...... Similar Editorial : by Miami Phillips. | Source : Brand Marketing
