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hlevin09 writes "At a recent seminar, I saw the phrase “Plan, or be Planned For”. I realized that this phrase is the essence of One Page Business Planning. As a business owner, you can either act on your plans or react to events as they happen. In previous articles I’ve written about the need for pilots to have flight plans and how business plans are like flight plans for business owners. Yet, most business owners operate without a “flight plan” and I’ve wondered why."
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Community Blog: Starting a Consulting Business - Lessons from the Football Field
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amichalek writes "Terrell Owens of the Philadelphia Eagles, caused quite a stir as his quest for a better deal on the football field put him at odds with his coaches, his team mates, and the city of Philadelphia.
Employees often dream about quitting their job to set out on their own as a consultant, thinking that being the boss is an easier road. Here's what they need to know before they take the plunge:
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Note: If you're a seasoned business owner - do you have any tips for those just starting out? If so, add your comment to this article.
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10 Tips on Increasing Revenue with an Attractive Fee Schedule
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cfranz writes "This article is directed more towards speakers, however,
these techniques can also be applied for any type of
business.
One of the most important tools speakers use is their FEE
SCHEDULE. Here are ten tips to help you increase your
attractiveness and income, while communicating exactly what
you offer and clarify your fees for your programs, products,
and services.
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Eight Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a New Business
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amichalek writes "By Phillip Davis
Naming a business is like laying the cornerstone of a building. Once it's in place, the entire foundation and structure is aligned to that original stone. If it's off, the rest of the building is off, and the misalignment becomes amplified. So if you have that gnawing sense that choosing a name for your new business is vitally important -- you're right. With 18 years in the naming and branding business, I've witnessed the good, the bad, and the really bad. Here's how you can avoid the worst of the mistakes and get off to a good start."
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E-Book Writing Formats: How to Make the Words Flow
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DGiolitto writes "Nervous about writing your first e-book? Never fear. E-books are written in a conversational, informative style that's easy for the reader to understand, and easy for you to imitate as you write them. Whether it's ten pages about Smart Finances, 50 pages on How to Care for Your Cat or 250 pages covering Secrets of the World's Best Yoga Masters, there are several e-book formats you can write to that are thought-provoking enough to get your words flowing, and flexible enough to make them as long or short as you like. Each of these formats is extremely appealing to the readers for its breezy, informative style."
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How to Start a Freelance Career
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amichalek writes "Work at Home and Earn an Excellent Income
Imagine being able to work from your own home, doing a job you love, and
getting paid handsomely for doing it. Wouldn't that be great?
Well, the good news is that this is not just a fantasy. It is a prospect that is
well within your reach. Today, millions of people worldwide have established
highly-successful careers as freelance professionals. Writers, designers,
programmers and many other home-based consultants have discovered that
freelancing offers the perfect combination of freedom, creativity, flexibility
and profitability. "
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How to Make a Joint Venture Successful
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vvauthey writes " How to Make a Joint Venture Successful
This text is a chapter of the book "Successful Joint Ventures" soon to be released on the market.
Question: What was your first successful JV, and what were the steps you took to
make it successful?
Hello. This is Valerie Vauthey speaking. I am the CEO & Founder of the fastest
growing coaching company in North America and Europe: MyPrivateCoach.com
I would like to share with you a few of my experiences regarding business and
more specifically with Joint Ventures.
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Learn How To Recognize a Scam
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amichalek writes "© 2001 Brett Krkosska
As I read the headline from this morning's mail...
"You Can Make $1,734
Each Week Working Part Time From The Comfort Of Your Favorite Easy Chair!"
I found my mind lazily drifting to a
familiar scene..."
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Top Ten Mistakes Made In The First Few Years of Business
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cfranz writes "By Business Coach, Catherine Franz
Consultants, coaches, accountants, engineers, and other solopreneurs starting a service business, make common mistakes that cost them to be ineffective with their resources. In turn, these mistakes bring on a slow, frustrating success or even force them to remove their shingle because they run out of resources, normally money.
You would think with all the training and knowledge now available that these individuals would be making fewer mistakes. Actually, 2004 had a large increase in business failures due to selling a service before they cultivated their service.
You will want to see if any of these items are biting into your assets. You will want to be honest here.
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How To Ensure Long-Term Business Success - Five steps you can't afford to skip
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amichalek writes "by Brett Krkosska
Have you ever ate an ice cream cone by starting at the cone and eating
your way up? No, me neither. Odds are you'll end up with a huge mess and decide it just
isn't worth the effort.
Yet many potentially successful businesses are started in just such a manner. To have any
chance of success your venture must progress from inception to viability with order and
purpose."
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