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INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study of the Sony Corporation’s PlayStation by Intrapreneur (Corporate Entrepreneur) Ken Kutaragi

INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study of the Sony Corporation’s PlayStation by Super Intrapreneur (Corporate Entrepreneur)Ken Kutaragi This is an article about an Intrapreneurial (corporate entrepreneurial) creation of the Sony PlayStation by persistent and driven intrapreneur Ken Kutaragi, who’s international Intrapreneurial Success story has now become one of the most celebrated in business history.

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10 Money-making Advantages of Real Estate Investing in Commercial Property

10 Money-making Advantages of Investing in Commercial Property Investing in commercial properties is the secret to success for many of the world’s most wealthy real estate investors. There’s no reason you can’t also build massive, passive cash flow; spread your investment risks; use leverage effectively; and build substantial equity. Whether you’re investing in office buildings, retail stores, or industrial complexes, commercial property has several real advantages. No. 1. Higher income potentialr

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Steve Jobs the Ultimate Intrapreneur and Entrepreneur

Steve Jobs the Ultimate Intrapreneur and Entrepreneur By Dr. Howard Edward Haller Steve Jobs is well-known as a successful and innovative Entrepreneur. But by his own definitive published statement, Jobs was both an Intrapreneur and Entrepreneur! Technology available for the masses was material improved by the creativity and innovation of Steve Jobs.

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Real Estate Investor's Insight: Section 8 Housing - Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part I of Two

Section 8 Housing: Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part One of Two Is the HUD Section 8 program a helpful tool - here are the answers about Section 8 from an experienced real estate investor. This article does not refer to the Section 8 discharge that Corporal Max Klinger so fervently sought to obtain in order to get out the US Army during the Korean Conflict, in the popular 1970's television program "M**H."

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Intrapreneurship Success (Corporate Entrepreneurship) in a rapidily growing Public Company

Introduction of the Intrapreneurial creation and marketing impact of the PR1ME Leasing Division from the inside by a Co-Founder and serial intrapreneur! The underlying concept and idea of intrapreneurship, or corporate entrepreneurship, had been present in corporations in the United States, and around the world, for many decades, even before the term was used in the mid 1980’s in the mainstream media.

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INTRAPRENEURSHIP Case Study- The creation of the Anaconda-Ericsson Finance & Leasing Inc.

Corporate Entrepreneurship or Intrapreneurship built around entrepreneurial techniques and innovation within a corporation, partnership, association, or organization to help them to create new products, services, or even a new division to help the business or organization, grow and survive in tough times. This article provides an overview on a "real world" successful case study of corporate innovation by utilizing intrapreneurship. Intrapreneurship has successfully been utilized by corporations, partnerships and non-profit firms in the US, Europe, Asia and Africa.

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The Money Making Advantages of Real Estate Investing in Apartments or Multi-Unit Residential Investments

How does a real estate investor build massive passive cash flow, spread their investment risks, effectively use the important tool of leverage, and build substantial equity? Investing in Apartment or Multi-unit Residential properties is the secret that wealthy real estate investors have found to accomplishing all these important real estate investing goals. What are the types of apartment or multi-unit properties available to real estate investors, even new investors? What are the specific advantages of investing in and owning apartments or multi-unit real estate?

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Introduction to Real Estate Section 1031: The Basics of Tax Deferred Exchanges

Section 1031: The Basics of Tax Deferred Exchanges Intro: Did you know you can exchange appreciated real property for another piece of real estate and pay no current income taxes? A Section 1031 Exchange enables the entire increased value to be tax–deferred. Property owners can defer capital gains taxes on the equity in their property by using Internal Revenue Code Section 1031. Known commonly as a “1031 exchange option,” this application of the tax code is one of few provisions available to postpone or potentially eliminate taxes due from the sale of qualifying properties.

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Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein Part I

Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein Chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company, Chairman of Business Life, Inc., Chairman of the Miss North Carolina USA program, and President of High Point University, Dr. Nido Qubein is a excellent example of how successful entrepreneurs succeed no matter what level of sustained adversity and challenges they face in their journey to build their businesses.

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Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein PART II

“Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein PART II” Chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company, Chairman of Business Life, Inc., Chairman of the Miss North Carolina USA program, and President of High Point University, By Dr. Howard E. Haller Dr. Nido Qubein is a excellent example of how successful entrepreneurs succeed no matter what level of sustained adversity and challenges they face in their journey to build their businesses.

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Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part Two of Two- Insights From a Licensed Contractor

Part II of a Two Part Article "FINDING THE RIGHT BUILDING CONTRACTOR" One of the most important questions that your Potential Contractor must answer in addition to are they Licenced is . . . are They Bonded and Insured? Some bonds are designed to protect buyers against substandard work that does not comply with local building codes. All bonds do not always assure the financial or professional integrity or competency of a potential contractor.

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***5 Keys to Regroup in the Face of Failure

Failure and rejection are tough pills to swallow. But sometimes they prove to be the best medicine in the long term. Let me explain. We live in a fast-moving, success-driven, “quick fix” oriented society. Encountering disappointment, under performance or outright failure it is something that can feel like a punch to the gut. Perhaps you launched what you thought was an awesome program, but didn’t get the sign-ups you wanted. You booked the room for your workshop and only 2 people besides your mom showed up.

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Zig Ziglar- A Eulogy

The Zig Ziglar Story (RIP) Insights from the Motivational Speaking Expert “Zig” Ziglar, Chairman, Ziglar Training Systemsr By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D. On November 28th, I learned the sad news about Zig Ziglar’s death in the hospital after a bout with pneumonia. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to personally interviewed Zig about overcoming adversity and leadership for my Leadership Doctoral dissertation.

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*** How to Use Teleclasses to Attract More Ideal Clients - Part 2

Putting together a Teleclass can be a great marketing tool to use to bring you and your business more exposure. AND - how it can be a lot easier to do than you might think as long as you have the right tools and tips like using hard copy publications to promote your teleclass and how key it is to make it easy for people to register for your class. Now, let's look at some key places you can promote your teleclass on-line, how to actually set up the conference line you need to hold your teleclass and how a teleclass can bring you more clients and income. Sounds good, yes?

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"Unlock Business Abundance Through the Power of Appreciatio "

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what you have into enough and more than enough. Let me share with you a bit about what I mean... Gratitude turns denial into acceptance. Gratitude turns chaos into order. Gratitude turns confusion to clarity. Gratitude creates a vision for tomorrow. Gratitude has an energy of its own. Gratitude gives light to darkness. Gratitude turns a house into a home. Gratitude turns meal into a feast. Gratitude turns a stranger into a friend. Gratitude can turn a lack of clients into an abundance of clients.

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*** Move Your Business Intentions Into Reality

Do you sometimes wonder what's the point of setting intentions? Some entrepreneurs set goals and intentions with joy; but others sabotage their business success by subconsciously waiting for their intentions to bomb. Which is it for you? I've spent a lot of time creating vision boards, journaling, writing rnsuccess recipes - you name it. I would do it all with gusto and rnsecretly wonder, does this really matter? I mean, I've done it for 30 days and, well, where's my millions? Until now. Now, let me share first my yearly wahoo!

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Why Every Life Coach Needs a Business Plan

Life coaching is a wonderful profession where you have the ability to change people's lives, make a difference in the world, and earn a decent living. Imagine that! Being a coach is not a "job" it’s a credible vocation that is in great need, yet most coaches have never learned how to manage their practice like a business by writing a Life Coaching Business Plan.

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Stop Thinking Problems Are Bad

One of my favorite phrases is: "The Universe is always handing you the next steps for your business." Now you may think that this only refers to gifts: a new client out of the blue, a great connection, money in the mail. This is all true and absolutely possible (especially as an EnergyRICH® Entrepreneur), but honestly, what I'm really talking about are the problems that pop up. Whenever a problem or obstacle presents itself, how do you react? I can remember I used to get so frustrated!

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*** How to Use Teleclasses to Attract More Ideal Clients - Part 1

Putting together a Teleclass can be a great marketing tool to use to bring more exposure to you and your business. AND - It can be a lot easier than you might think, with the right tools and tips to get started. So, how do you get started? I've got some great (and really important) tips that will have you stepping into the powerful and profitable teleclass giving zone, but I want to be sure that you take in each one of these tips so I am going to be sharing these tips as a series.

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Overcoming Obstacles: 4 Tips to Clear The “How Hurdle”

As a coach, I’m privileged to be part of a process where my clients create a new and exciting vision for their lives and take action towards it. The excitement is palpable as they connect with what’s truly important to them. But often they’ll hit what I call, the “How Hurdle.” “How will I do that?” or “How can I get myself from here to there?” The excitement starts to deflate as they focus on not knowing the clear answers to the “How” Hurdle.

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*** BIG COSTS OF TOLERATING THE SMALL STUFF: LESSONS FROM A LIGHT FIXTURE

Warning. This is a true story and it ain’t a pretty one. It’s actually a bit embarrassing too because, as a teacher and trainer, I should “know” better not to get stuck unconscious behavior. By sharing this personal examples I hope to illuminate for you more clearly how tolerating those little distractions, clutter and incomplete “to dos” can siphon away your energy and hold you back.

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Life Balance: Tips from a Yoga Class

It can be tricky to find that place of balance in life. Juggling work, family, community and personal needs isn’t easy, but I believe it is part of what makes life joyful and meaningful. I’ve certainly had my fair share of days when hours spent on the phone or behind the computer whizz by and I emerge from my home office to discover that somehow the sun has set and I forgot to have lunch again.

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***Unplugging From Your Ex-Spouse

Have you ever been emotionally triggered and hijacked by something your ex said or did? Have you ever been emotionally triggered and hijacked by something your ex didn't say or do? When you're "plugged in" to the actions of someone else, you typically have a strong emotional reaction. You know ...Have you ever been emotionally triggered and hijacked by something your ex said or did? Have you ever been emotionally triggered and hijacked by something your ex didn't say or do? When you're "plugged in" to the actions of someone else, you typically have a strong emotional reaction.

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***The ONE Tool You Must Have To Manifest Business Abundance

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 you desire, and then you ask for guidance by being willing to partner with the divine without a sense of entitlement or demand. Then, the energy of your desire is speeded up because you’ve actively embraced your ability to solve any problem that comes your way. Think of it this way: Intention = Desire + Asking For Guidance = Speeded Up Energy = Manifestationrnr

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***Divorce Politics - 6 Tips to Handle Mother's Day and Father's Day after Divorce

Divorce and separation can mean that special family holidays, like Mother's Day or Father's Day, can end up being stressful and full of conflict. When you're separated or divorced, what kind of role does the ex-spouse play in helping the children show that for their other parent? Here are a few ...Divorce and separation can mean that special family holidays, like Mother's Day or Father's Day, can end up being stressful and full of conflict. When you're separated or divorced, what kind of role does the ex-spouse play in helping the children show that for their other parent?

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***Are You Parenting From Guilt?

When a couple decides to separate and starts the process of splitting up the children's family home into two separated homes, there is inevitably a sense of guilt. Divorce is an adult problem created between two adults, but as parents watching our children adjust to going to "mom's house" and ...

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***How to Magnetize Your Target Market

I’m sure you’ve heard over and over the importance of having a “target market,” a specific group of people who share similar qualities and have a problem that you and your business can solve. Now, this is important because you want to have a clear message that speaks directly to potential clients, which has them saying, “Yes! That’s what I want! I’ll hire you NOW.”

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"Does failure freak you out?"

I have two very important questions for you: 1) Do you dream of becoming a success? 2) Do you fear becoming a failure? Now let me share an important truth with you: You are a complex creation of talents, intellect, inspiration, intuition and personality. Now let me share ANOTHER important truth with you: If your small business brings home six figures or more this year, you will not transform into a new being called “A Success.”

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Starting An Aquarium Maintenance Business

Getting Started…the Necessities nnNote: Use this information at your own Risk! Lantz Enterprises Inc assumes no responsibility whatsoever. nnBusiness Licenses nnThe cost of a business license is miniscule. Unless you plan to sell from a retail store, the common price in most areas is approximately $25 per year. In addition, you will also need to obtain a special tax identification number for sales tax. In order to acquire a tax ID you must contact local and state government

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***3 Ways to Shift Overwhelming Energy

Now there are all types of steps, tips and tricks to business success. But there’s one that I’ve found that really keeps the whole energy moving: the ability to process information. There’s more information out there than ever before. More to learn and more to do. There’s more stuff to read, watch and listen to. And there’s a TON of energy that gets stirred up with all of it. That’s a lot to sort through in order to succeed in business. How can you deal with it all?

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3 Ways to Break Free of Resistance

We’ve all had those great moments of inspiration, where an amazing idea is sparked within us and we’re totally energized to make it happen. Your focus is clear and your creative juices are flowing. With your confidence and joy at an all-time high, you feel invincible. That was certainly the case for me when I wrote my award-winning book, The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting. I was so on fire I wrote most of the first draft in less than a month!

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***The #1 Secret to Actualize Your Business Success

I’m sure you’ve heard of the Law of Attraction, yes? “Thoughts become things” is a popular saying today. But here’s the thing … this is especially true for those of us with heart-centered businesses. You as a conscious business owner must be aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions and use them to propel your business forward. And here’s the most important thing … it’s one thing to get the Law of Attraction on an intellectual level and it’s a whole other thing to really have this energy working for you and bringing you the business success you desire.

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***Measuring Self-Worth After Divorce

Divorce can really knock your self-esteem for a loop. When you’re in an intimate relationship with another human being, a huge sense of who you are and your self-worth is tied up in the relationship. When that committed relationship ends, the degree to which you’re reliant on someone ...

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5 Steps to Become a Leader, When You Feel Like a Follower

rnSuccess in life and in business comes from effective leadership. This doesn't mean pretending to be someone else, or changing your core values, it's just about being more confident in who you are. You can follow these 5 steps to become a leader, and create a new self image of confidence and leadership, that will in turn change how others view you as well. 1. Have a VisionrnAll great leaders start with a vision. It must be so strong and important to them that they would neve

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Taglines Why Your Brand Needs A Tagline

A tagline is a short and zippy phrase that describes what you do for your target client. Taglines are essential to a well-rounded brand. I have often seen a well-designed company identity without a tagline and therefore without a message. Taglines add value by communicating your message to ...A tagline is a short and zippy phrase that describes what you do for your target client. Taglines are essential to a well-rounded brand. I have often seen a well-designed company identity without a tagline and therefore without a message.

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***How to Activate the “Law of AS IF…” In Your Business

Remember the story of the “Little Engine That Could”? This little train had always pulled small loads, but one day it was called upon to deliver something greater. First, it had a hard time getting the load to move at all so it cheered itself on by puffing, “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can …” The load began to move and then natural momentum began to take over at the top of the hill and it was pulled forward -smoothly and easily …” Ahhh – such a nice story, isn’t it? Think your business is any different? Well, your answer says a lot about whether it is … or it isn’t.

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Frazzled, overworked and stressed out with growing your business? Determine one little action to turn it all around right now

I just finished a coaching call with one of my favorite clients. I really love this guy (as I do all my clients), because he is a really genuine person, cares about his patients and wants to make his business truly incredible. And I want to share something very interesting from our session today... We are working together to build his healthcare practice to increase his patients, his staff, his sales, his own take-home pay, reduce his debts and create a long-term plan to take daily pressure and responsibilities off of him while building up his business.

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*** When Divorced Parents Act Like Kids

Divorce can definitely bring out the worst in people. Often adults will revert to behavior worthy of the schoolyard bully. Witness the recent public outing of actor Alec Baldwin, who unleashed the fury of his anger and despair of his divorce at his 11-year old daughter. Baldwin has been ...

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***How to Turn Mistakes Into Miracles (And More Money!)

When I think of all the mistakes I’ve made in my business (some small and some not-so-small) it’s important to remind myself that “perfect” never equals more successful. I’ve observed that one of the main things that keeps entrepreneurs from marketing themselves is fixating on “getting it right.” But this is where the famous popular sneaker phrase pops up because, seriously, success is about jumping in and doing “it” and by that I mean doing ANYTHING. Just get moving. It’s better to do it wrong than not do it at all. At least the marketing energy is moving. (Yes, I am serious.)

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3 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Client Information Organized

For many solopreneurs a large part of their business is working one-on-one with clients, and that means having a way of keeping all of their client information organized and easy to access. In this article I'm going to share with you my top three tips for keeping everything together, so that you can easily access your client information and know exactly where your clients are in your programs. 1. Physical: Create a Client Contact Sheet For most business owners there will be a physical client file that you'll need to create.

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***How to Tap Into Business Bravery (To Go Beyond Where You Are Now Into Your Desired Future)

If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs I know, business bravery can be a tough energy to tap into. But no matter what approaches you take to care for your energy, one of the quickest ways to take your business to the next level and start Being Considerably Huge™ in your business is to start taking risks. This may seem like a very simple statement and also a tall order, but it’s really where the heart of the matter lies for most of us.

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The Three-Step Business Networking Formula: Common Sense or “Midas Magic”?

Last night I was at another business networking event where everyone was trying to sell me and only talk about their business. It felt like I was getting "pitched to death," and a few times all I could think was, "I'd never do business with you..." So here's the question: "Are these events - or 'pitch fests' - really worthwhile?" Why did I go? Because one of the single best ways for a small business to market and grow is to network. BUT... I also know something that most of these people don’t know.

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Divorcing Your Inner Critic

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to divorce your inner critic? You know that questioning, nagging little voice inside you that is never at a loss to point out your flaws, highlight your doubts and cross-examine you on your decisions? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s the part of you that just asked you “What inner critic is she talking about?” Most human beings engage in ongoing self-talk, with researchers estimating as much as 45,000-50,000 thoughts per day! The rare exception might be those few enlightened masters who meditate on a mountaintop for 14 hours a day.

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***The SECRET to Staying on Your Success Course (No Matter What!)

EnergyPOOR Entrepreneurs believe their success is primarily their own doing. They believe in the self-made person theory. EnergyRICH® Entrepreneurs are aware that all good things come from the spirit of love. They know love is the natural order of the Universe, and that ego and self-pride have been created by man over time to cover a fragile self-image. It is simply trying to protect you. But this false-protection is also limiting your ability to grow, shine and move beyond where you are. So you give gratitude.

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Seven Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask

With over 40 million people looking at home-based businesses within the next three to five years, I thought this information was too important to not share. Aaron Parkinson, Co-Founder of Carbo CopyPro, recently held a conference call for prospects to help them understand what makes a good Network Marketing organization.

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Loving Yourself Through Your Divorce Journey

When we’re going through a stressful time like a divorce, how do you move forward? These are the moments that define who you are and reveal the important inner workings of your own mind. Sure, it’s easy to feel good about yourself when things are going your way. More important to ...

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Six Ways to Spend More Time Doing What You Love

Did you start your business with the high hopes that you’d spend every waking moment pouring through piles of receipts trying to update your bookkeeping reports, chasing down past due payments from customers or struggling to keep up with the growing list of marketing tasks to hopefully attract enough sales to stay in business this month? Actually you probably started your business for one of two reasons: One, because you were extraordinarily passionate about your craft or two, you found a way to make money without working for someone else.

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The Fine Art of the Handshake

Your handshake says a lot about you. It can convey confidence, warmth, and honesty, or it can signal weakness, uncertainty, and disinterest. Either way, it sends a subtle yet powerful message about who you are, that is not lost on prospective buyers. Use these pointers to make sure your handshake sends the right signals, and creates a good impression with prospects and customers.

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5 Essential Investing Tips for Rising Entrepreneurs

Starting your own business can be tough for a number of reasons, but one of the major struggles that a lot of people face is a lack of the necessary funds. When you are starting from nothing, that often means having very little, if any money to pump into this new venture. There’s a few ways to solve this problem, and you will probably have to do a couple of different things to actually raise enough money, but investing is something that can help. If you have some good solid

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5 Negotiating Mistakes

"You've been in business for a few years (or 20) and have earned a certain degree of respect from your customers and colleagues. While some people struggle, getting new business is as easy for you as breathing. Yet you sometimes find yourself beholden to clients and customers that make your life miserable. No matter how methodical and professional you are in your work, or how much you plan, you sometimes find yourself at the mercy of their ineptitude. How does this happen? Can you predict it ahead of time?

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Circle Of Influence Vs Circle Of Conce

In the middle of his chapter on his first habit ("Be Proactive"), Dr. Stephen R. Covey, in his famous Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, lays out two circles: the outer circle being your circle of concern, the inner circle representing your circle of influence. His point is that we are ...

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Do your business and succeed, or get off the pot

Business and financial uncertainty is certain... just like taxes are. And between you and me, if you are wondering how you can create a positive, lasting impact when your world may look and feel shaky instead of solid, here is the answer: You, the small business owner, need to become increasingly more certain, compassionate, and confident about your ability to add value to others’ lives. The thing is, when you lead with conviction (hence the title: "Do your business and succeed, or get off the pot"), you instill hope and confidence in your audience’s mind.

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***Holiday Survival Tips For Divorced Families

Family holidays are supposed to be relaxing and stress-free, but often they aren't. Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas can take you back in time to when you were a family with both parents living together under one roof. Holidays that have a strong cultural tradition of "family" can ...

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Selling on eBay: How to Help Local Business Sell Their Products on eBay

If you’ve been selling on eBay as a hobby but are ready to turn your eBay hobby into a real business, you’ve probably already given a lot of thought about what to sell. Many would-be eBay sellers start looking for wholesale merchandise. Some pursue selling unique one-of-a-kind collectibles. But there’s a very lucrative business model that many eBay entrepreneurs overlook. Creating a thriving business on eBay as a “Business Trading Assistant”.

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The ONE Tool You Must Have To Manifest Business Abundance

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 guidance by being willing to partner with the divine without a sense of entitlement or demand. Then the energy of your desire is speeded up, because you’ve actively embraced your ability to solve any problem that comes your way.

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5 Steps to Transform Overwhelm Into Productivity

Some of the greatest challenges our society faces today is overwhelm and distraction. It seems like most of us suffer from an inability to maintain our attention and focus on getting our dreams and goals across the finish line. In Part 1 “5 Ways Spiritual Overload Syndrome Sabotages Your Productivity“, I explained that Spiritual Overload Syndrome is running rampant.

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Ecommerce Marketing Tip: 5 Strategies For Writing Titles That Get Your Emails Opened

Email marketing is one of the BEST tools that you can use to grow your business on eBay, Amazon and beyond. Sending out newsletters, sales and promotions to your customers is one of the best ways to sell more products more often. However, there's an important KEY to successful email marketing that most people overlook, and that is... The TITLE of Your Email In fact the way you title your email is SO important, the success of your email marketing campaign depends on it. Why an Email Title is Important

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The Sweet Spot: 5 High Payoff Activities to Amplify Your Success

Knowing what to spend your time and money on is not always as easy as it sounds. With time being scarcer than money, it’s easy to put our focus on activities that will generate the wrong results. But what I do know is there are a few activities that highly successful entrepreneurs do consistently that are guaranteed to get you closer to your revenue and achievement goals.

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***Separation and Divorce Tips - How’s the Ex?

Divorce etiquette is often badly needed after separation after separation and divorce. How many times have your family or friends “How’s the Ex”? You know all too well that divorce requires an adjustment in how you see yourself outside your marriage. When you’re used to saying “we” or “ours”, ...

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Are You Following Up?

If you want more clients one of the most effective ways to increase your abundance of clients is with the power of follow up. For those of us who are heart-centered that “Old School” technique of pressure and manipulating doesn’t work so well. This has been the main point of reference for sales, but when you are a heart-centered entrepreneur you are conflicted about how to “sell.” So you find yourself doing anything but connect with those you are meant to serve. Time to shift out of “busy-ness” into being in business!

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Are you making decisions without knowing your VALUE?

Are you an individual sole proprietor or the head of a business with multiple (even hundreds of) employees? As the leader of your own business you need to understand your worth and value to the business in order to determine how, when, who, and why you are making the decisions you are within your business, impacting your own productivity, contribution, and effectiveness. Let’s break this down:r

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Increasing Your Sales Call Effectiveness and Baseball - What Do They Have in Common?

The other day someone asked me what the goal of a sales call should be. And it got me thinking about baseball. Even if you're not a baseball fan, stick with me here. I'm talking about how to implement your sales game plan to gear up for a long, successful season. Actually, I'm more of a football and basketball fan myself, but this baseball analogy made too much sense to pass up. But first, let's talk about how your philosophy can impact your overall game.

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Your Brilliant Backbone: How to Align with Success

Is there a noticeable disconnect between your efforts and the level of success and abundance you are experiencing? Does something seem “off” or “not quite right” despite all the proactive steps you are taking to manifest abundance in your business and life? If so, it’s time to take a deep breath and prepare to readjust your alignment.

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Too Many Ideas? How to Know When You Have “The One Brilliant Idea”

Nancy is like every entrepreneur I know. Highly creative and visionary, she has a million ideas. First she wants to be a coach. Then a mentor tells her she should offer workshops. Then she decides she should offer consulting in her old industry. Then, confused and full of angst, she hears about how one guru makes a million dollars a year on selling just ONE e-book. Now Nancy jumps to writing an e-book but plans to have an audio program and a group coaching program three months from now. I want to shake Nancy and tell her to STOP THE MADNESS!

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