Entrepreneurs - Entrepreneurship

Sponsorship vs Partnership

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

Everyone is so focused on sponsorship?these days. In the past Sponsorship has been generally about sponsoring special events. It was quite possible for an organization to ask corporate sponsors for money several times during a one year period, therefore lowering their chances of getting the funds they needed. Most organizations were only focused on getting sponsors for special events and for other funding they depended upon donations, grants, etc. Times are changing and 2008 will mark a huge change in how S...

What is your Internal and External Intent of Starting a Business?

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Starting a business is tough. Whenever we have an idea, others may provoke our self-doubt by asking, "Where will you get the start-up money? How will you market it?"
Your best strategy for redirecting this energy is to create a personal focus that's rooted in your passion. Start by defining your intent, your goal and your purpose. This is the underlying emotional foundation of your business.
There are two forms of intent: internal and external. Your internal intent states the main objective that your ...

One Little Mistake Can Cost Thousands Of Dollars

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Many years ago when I first graduated college, I looked for a good used car to purchase. Like most graduates, I had student loans to pay, I had to find a good job and I couldn't afford to purchase a new automobile. I went to a used car dealership and saw a Datsun 240Z. The dealer told me that it had just come in and he didn't know anything about it. It looked pretty good; the engine was clean and it had a few paint chips on the side, but overall it looked okay. I drove the car home that day.

We lived in t...

Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

The title of this article is a statement that should be taken to heart by anyone that has ever dreamed of starting their own business, or had an idea for a new product. Small business is touted as the source of the majority of employers in this nation, yet trying to start a new venture is always filled with skepticism. And, the hardest part is getting the financing needed to get your project started, like most of us, by the time we decide to settle down and start a business of our own; we have already ruine...

Buying a franchise? Do your homework

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Buying a franchise? Do your homework

Buying a franchise represents what can be the most complicated and important decisions of your life. It is vital that you get the correct advice and guidance before you 'take the plunge'...

Buy a Great Franchise Opportunity and Reap the Rewards

2008-06-14T15:28:37+08:00

How do you find a great franchise opportunity amongst the thousands

advertised on the internet, franchise exhibitions and magazines? In this

article I examine the key qualities that potential franchisees should look

for when evaluating a franchisor and their business model.

Is the business model profitable? This is the number critical issue that

should be examined in great detail before any commitments are made. Can you

see a market for the products in your territory? Some franchises only w...

Ten Secrets of the Mega Wealthy

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Mega Wealth, what does that mean? Is it Millions, Billions or possibly trillions of dollars? Is a mega wealth person Bill Gates or Donald Trump? Does the idea of mega wealth, multiple millions, billions and trillions make you wonder how they do it? Well, I'm hoping you're wondering because you want some, so lets see if we can answer the question and reveal the secrets of the mega wealthy.

First things first, mega wealthy folks know how they are, they know where they are going and they show up. They did no...

The Virtual Office

2008-06-14T15:28:33+08:00

The Virtual Office - Is It For You?

As technology progresses, the traditional office environment is changing as well. Now, your office can be "virtually" anywhere.

What is a virtual office?

A virtual office provides a physical address, usually in a prestigious area; business equipment such as copy machine, fax, and computers; and often services such as email, mail support, and answering services. In addition, many virtual offices provide a place to hold your company meetings.

What are th...

Marketing to Leading Edge Baby Boomers

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

For the past 60 years Baby Boomers have driven markets. That is not going to change as they enter retirement. Take a look at the trends they are expected to drive in the first half of the twenty-first century.

Are you among the two thirds of baby boomers who are not prepared for retirement? Are you seeking a way to be at least partially retired or change your current job? All through their lives, baby boomers have driven the market, and that is not going to change as they approach retirement age. If you a...

A Successful Grand Opening

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

It is finally here! After all these months of working to open your business you finally made it. You have not slept much these last few days, wondering how everything would turn out. You are a bit nervous. You wonder if everything is in place, what if I forgot something that needs to be done, will anyone show up, do I have enough workers. These questions will keep going through your mind.

Keeping money in your cash register is a necessity that many owners forget. You should start out with a certain amount...

Why Entrepreneurs Must Slow Down to Speed Up

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

I know you are probably thinking that slowing down to speed up is an oxy-moron. But it's true. You have to slow down to speed up your results.
Let me explain.When I started my business, I had a brilliant coach named Michael Stratford who had a saying

Slower + Smoother = Faster

At that time, I was running like a bull in a china shop. I was determined to make my life and my business a success. But the problem was breaking things along my fast-paced journey to the top.

And when you break thing...

American Inventor TV Show - Try These Inventions

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

When I saw the "American Inventor" program, I immediately loved the show. It's a parade of ingenuity - and sometimes silliness and total ignorance of markets. Watching some of the inventors come onto that stage, I realized I wouldn't want to be a judge on the show for anything. The judges face the constant choice of either giving false hope or destroying dozens of people's hope each night.

For those of you who haven't seen the show, it is essentially a bunch of amateur inventors demonstrating their invent...

Bill, Donald and Oprah, The Secret of Their Success

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

Anyone who has ever taken the step towards living a purposeful life and having financial independence made that move because of a dream. The practical people in the world will criticize these dreamers and point out the futility of thinking big or having a vision. Who are the role models for these practical people? Bill Gates, Donald Trump, even Oprah might fit the bill. But, ironically, each one of these successful people got to the top because they had a dream. They were not stifled by the limitations of p...

Resale Rights Products, What's it All About?

2008-06-14T15:21:33+08:00

Resale Rights products are an excellent way to get an
internet business up and going fast. You don't have to write a word, with resale rights it's already been
done for you. You are selling a product that someone else has already created.

They have already done all the hard work. They have
researched the topic and demand for the information.
They have created the outline, written the content
and packaged the product so the customer can read
it.

And that's just the beginning. Not only d...

Retirement Plans for Solo Entrepreneurs

2008-06-14T15:30:05+08:00

Saving for retirement is even more important for solo-entrepreneurs because you don't have a company sponsored pension plan or matching 401K contributions to rely on. There are many retirement plans available to self employed individuals and small businesses. Which one is right for you?

Here is just a sample of the retirement plans available to solo-preneurs and small businesses:

Roth IRA - although this is not just for solo-preneurs, this is the first place you should look to save if you are just star...

Deadly Mistakes You Can Avoid - Part 1

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

Over the last 23 years, I've known many investors and entrepreneurs. I've seen every possible scenario, from overnight success to plodding, sit-on-your-butt-and-do-nothing failure. I've known people who would get off to a great start, and then fade away, and some who would piddle around and never seem to get anywhere. I've known those who made a very successful living and even a few who became super wealthy. Is there a magic formula for success? I wish I could tell you there was. It could have saved me a ...

Guide to China Business - When and What to Import from China

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

With everyday newer products being added to the list of products for import and export from and to China - people not importing from China are losing their share of pie. If you are into global sourcing, you must consider launching your import and export China business. Likewise, you must be depriving yourself from your share of profits of import and export business when you have not exported your products to China. Almost every recent news on our Television, radio talks about how vast China is spanning with...

Ten Entrepreneurial Mistakes

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

It's hard to avoid certain mistakes, especially when you face a situation for the first time. In fact, many of the following mistakes are hard to avoid even if you're an old hand. Of course, these are not the only mistakes CEOs make, but they sure are common enough. Take the following self assessment: give yourself ten points for each of these entrepreneurial blunders you are in the process of making. Deduct five points for those you have narrowly avoided. Your score, of course, will be kept confidential, b...

How To Make Money By Doing What You Love

2008-06-14T15:28:47+08:00

Many people are passionate about their interests. And some even turn what they love to do into a business. People who love to write become copywriters. People who enjoy making jewelry open online jewelry stores. People who love to paint sell their original paintings online. The list goes on.

There are a few different ways to sell what you love to do. For example, a person who opened an online jewelry store sells handmade bracelets and necklaces. But she can also create a guide for people who want to learn...

New Companies and New Products at the ISC West 2008

2008-06-14T15:21:41+08:00

The ISC West took place this April 2-4 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those of you who aren't familiar, the International Security Conference and Exposition is a huge event, bringing in record numbers of industry professionals each year. Industry professionals rate ISC West the best security event in the nation. This year thousands of the latest technologies and upgrades are revealed and discussed by the security solution industry. Among the companies in attendance was Korenix USA, Korenix distributor of worldwi...

Structure of Nursing Agency - Its Significance to A Successful Business

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

As the demand for healthcare personnel is growing and with the alarming increase of shortages for nursing, healthcare agencies are booming to provide enough and right people for hospitals or other medical organizations. Indeed, this business opportunity is for all entrepreneurs to grab - the nursing shortage projected paramount profit that is, very important for any business.

1. Home Health Agency - Probably the oldest and most familiar provider of home care services is known as the home health agency. T...

Is EDC Gold A Scam Setup - The Wealthfunnelsystem Works

2008-06-14T15:21:31+08:00

The EDC Gold and diamond were brought originally in the 2006 by two internet entrepreneurs Craig Garcia and Michael Corcoran. Garcia and Corcoran's EDC home based business is to assist people who join the EDC program, helping them to be a success in the field of home based business. So the question is, is it a SCAM? Does it really work like people say, it would be capable of earning thousands of dollars just by working at home in a week. In general, the Edc system does for members, was providing member inst...

Watch Out For Red Alert Flags

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

Watch Out For The Red Alert Flags

When considering any online business venture there are certain flags that fly freely, warning you that your money could be wasted and there are a few other flags that may not be as prominently displayed. Of course, as more people begin to recognize the warning signs of fraudulent business practices, the designers of these sites are become more adept of shielding them from view until it is too late.

One of the most prominent of the warning signs is contact information. N...

How to leverage your time and close more deals.

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

How to leverage your time and close more deals.

Whatever your business or expertise is, you generally have to repeat the same things over and over to explain your business to new prospects. So why don't you create a product to give to your prospects so they can learn more about you and your business, while you have more time to close deals.

You go to networking events, and you meet numbers of new people every month. You schedule coffees or meetings with each and every one, and you spend most of your tim...

A Business For $500 - Can It Really Be?

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

Many people go through life wondering how they can start a home biz. Many people would love to run there own home biz, though they think you need so much cash. The majority think you need major cash to make major cash and this is a lie. As you read every word of this article, you will learn the truth to how the richest people in the U.S. got there.

Points I cover in this article:
* The mass conceived lie about starting a home biz
* The options to starting a home biz
* The method that has made the...

BRIGHTEST WOMAN TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR IN U.S. FOR AUSSIE WEEK.

2008-06-14T15:21:31+08:00

Profit from the Expertise that Tammy Halter can Offer
Tammy is due to visit the US mid January 2008

Broadcaster Media is a Mobile Marketing Company offering services that allow brands to engage with consumers through their cell phones. Coupons, Click to Fone Thru, and Send to My Inbox, are just a few of the many characteristics. Tammy is the woman behind the technology and she designed it out of her own 10 year old military security data company, Absolute Data. The many honors and honors are a well des...

New Start Up Businesses Depend On The Entrepreneur Personal Qualties

2008-06-14T15:21:31+08:00

A lack of skill, ability and experience in certain business areas need not be a barrier to success and starting your own business. The personal qualities exerted by a small business owner overcoming deficiencies over and over again are vital and present in many entrepreneurs much more so that specific technical knowledge.

Not everyone is a master of all business attributes in fact very few are. Certainly being a master of all is a fantastic position but unrealistic while certain personal qualities are ess...

The Perfect Wealth Guide To Wealth Magnet Success

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

A new home based business opportunity has been launched called the Wealth Magnet System. The program has an affiliate type of compensation structure, which makes it highly attractive to affiliate marketers that earn money from home income.

The company has generated a lot of buzz within the home based internet business arena the past few months with the introduction of the program and one of there flaghip products, The "Wealth Magnet System Success Guide"Top leaders and earners from other home income oppor...

Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age

2008-06-14T15:31:32+08:00

Q: I'm thinking about starting a business after I retire next month. I'll be 65. Am I too old to start a business?

-- Milton A.

A: Milton, congratulations on your pending retirement. I find it admirable that after many years of hard work you are thinking about starting a business. While most men your age would be content to sit on the porch and watch the world go by, you are considering a ride on the entrepreneurial roller coaster. You're certainly tall enough to ride this ride, but are you too old?

Entrepreneurship and strategic marketing

2008-06-14T15:21:47+08:00

The demographic segmentation deals with dividing customers according to age, stage in life cycle etc. and it helps banks to design production for all types of people depending on their age, income, etc.

Apart from the behavior based segments, the bank can also adopt segmentation, depending on what the bank wants and not what customers want, banks have different value propositions that it wishes to give customers hence it will segment its products according to its value propositions and as customers take t...

Wealth Magnet System Tips For Building A Customer List

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

Make your promotional materials interesting and fun. Try to use a little creativity but not too over artsy. Build around what your product or service is about. For example; if you are selling car parts, put some pictures of what is new in the auto parts world, a new wing door possibly that can fit any car and make it look like a Lamborghini.

Try to research what people are looking for, these way, you stay one step ahead of them all the time and you will be their bearer of new tidings. They will be eager ...

You're infringing my patent!

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

"Patent Infringement"... these are the dreaded words you may see from a patent owner's attorney if you don't do your homework up-front. But what is patent infringement and how can you prevent it?

1. Legal Rights Afforded by a Patent

An issued patent gives the patent owner (i.e. the inventor, or assignee to which the inventor's patent rights were sold) legal rights to stop other persons and companies from:

1) making (i.e. manufacturing);
2) using (typically your customers);
3) selling (typically ...

Deadly Mistakes You Can Avoid - Part 4

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

5. Lack of action. There's an old saying that goes "Even a turtle won't get anywhere until he sticks his neck out." Another old saying (that I made up) is "You're never going to get rich sitting on your behind and waiting for it to come to you." You have to make it happen. You have to get things started. You have to put the wheels in motion. And if they get stopped, guess who has to get them started again. You guessed right.
Movement, action, activity, progress . . . they're essential in any successful...

The Right Business Structure? Starting a Sole Proprietorship

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Starting a business requires you to complete a number of steps and make some key decisions. Though part of your overall plan, you?ll need to decide on a business structure, and obtain the necessary licenses and permits. In addition, determining which financing options will meet your short-term needs and long-term goals is crucial.

When you are starting a new business, one of the first decisions you must make is what kind of business you wish to start. The kind of business you choose depends largely on you...

Whose Fault When A Business Fails?

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Every entrepreneur has been there. The latest and greatest idea that has ever entered into your mind is not doing so well. You have put your heart and soul into something that you just knew was going to make you rich. But, things just are not working the way they are supposed to.

Despite all your efforts to get your business going, it looks as though you are going to have to give up on your latest idea. What went wrong?

Before you start planning your next venture (because that is what entrepreneurs do...

To People Who Want Your Own Business - But Don't Know Where To Start

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Being your own boss is a dream that hundreds of thousands of people aspire to every year. But out of the many people that start a business each year, approximately eighty percent fail. But, that also means that twenty percent of the dreamers build a successful business. Whether you want to open a family business, or you intend to build a chain of stores, there are some common elements that are necessary for success.

A Business Plan is necessary for every business no matter how large or small. This plan sh...

Great Business Success Tip:''Knowledge Is Power'' Is A Crock!

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

An interesting question popped into my mind a couple of days ago while I was driving behind a flatbed truck carrying a brand new Jaguar X-Type. I thought; as it rests now, is that really a car?

Until someone sits in the driver's seat, turns on the ignition, puts it in gear and actually drives it, is it a car or just an assembly of metal, plastic, glass, rubber, and electronics? Think about this.

No, really. What good is the soft craftsmen-stitched leather until someone actually sinks into the seat? And ...

Young Entrepreneur Reveals How To Make Money Online

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

His name is Mark Warren, a 22 years old millionaire who wrote a book called the Ultimate Wealth Package.

You may have heard about Ultimate Wealth Package on the internet. This product is the ultimate crash course for those who want to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur. It reveals tons of secrets and money making strategies on the Internet.

It starts from the very basic and takes you all the way to advanced level. There are plenty of money making topics discussed in U...

Transitioning Your Business to the Internet

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

A lot of business owners suffer from the pain of loss of clients or customers (whichever you choose) to the internet. There's really no need to continue pulling your hair out because someone stole business from you; it's time to improvise, adapt and overcome! What's your complaint, really? Losing business to the internet or not wanting to invest the time to transition your business when everyone else was. That's right, at this point, everyone that is making it on the internet, formerly as a traditional busi...

Entrepreneurs On The Inside

2008-06-14T15:31:31+08:00

I've been expanding my entrepreneurial horizons lately by meeting entrepreneurs in businesses I'd never been exposed to before. I learned that there are many kinds of entrepreneurs and each dances to his own drummer. Some do it the right way while others do it however they dang well please. I have found that their attitude determines the quality of work they do and most likely how long they will stay in business.

Case in point: my eighteen year old daughter, Chelsea, decided that the world would come to a...

Expert Envy

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Experts have become omnipresent. They're everywhere: on your favorite television show, on drive time radio programming, on blogs and internet discussion forums, between the pages of nationally popular magazines and your local newspaper. You can't throw a dart, it seems, without having it hit an Expert on the way to the dartboard.

Why is this happening? What has motivated all of these people - - financial planners and attorneys, floral designers and wedding planners, massage therapists and ear, nose and th...

Gurbaksh Chahal, Signs With the William Morris Talent Agency

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Chahal was born in the town of Tarn Taran, near Amritsar in Punjab, India to Avtar and Arjinder Chahal. In 1985, his parents received a visa for America through a lottery-based system in India. At the age of 4, he immigrated to the United States with his family and settled in San Jose, California.

Gurbaksh is the youngest of four siblings. Chahal has created companies worth over $340 million by the age of 25. If living a successful and satisfying life is the American Dream, then Gurbaksh Chahal is the emb...

Send Cards No More

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

The holidays are approaching fast and I don't know about you but I dread sending out cards. Well, it isn't the sending out part that is so bad, it's everything that leads up to the sending out. First I have to find cards that will be pleasing to everyone. Then it's time to address the inside of the card and think of something to say to each person or family you are sending to. Then you have to find all the addresses hopefully they are all in one place, like the address book (good luck). Now it's time to wri...

Where Has All The Talent Gone?

2008-06-14T15:28:47+08:00

Somewhere there's a pearl hiding in an oyster waiting to be discovered. It would be worth plenty to the owner but it's getting harder and harder to find these valuable gems. Corporate America might call these pearls 'talent elite - and the shortage is likely to get worse before it gets better.

Many companies claim to hire sub-standard management in an effort to fill positions quickly; deja vu the dotcom explosion of the - 0s. In this tech-age some companies can't even define talent. Enron hired more than ...

The Lesson I Learned from Toilet Paper

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

For a long time, I always managed to use the last of the toilet paper on the roll and according to our house rule; this little event required me to put on a new roll. For years, this irritated me. In fact, I even wondered if my family plotted the event in some sort of twisted little game, finding irksome pleasure in my irritation. One day I decided to turn the tides on them. I was going to pull out the ultimate weapon. It was the one surefire way to win this family war of wits. I would win because I was goi...

Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks

2008-06-14T15:21:42+08:00

When I'm not running my own business, writing articles about business, speaking to groups and organizations about business, or consulting with companies who want my advice about the running of their business, I teach a weekly class on the subject of (care to guess?) starting and running a business.

To quote my frequently-mentioned and wise-beyond-her-years teenage daughter, Chelsea, Dad, you really need to get a life.?This advice coming from a child who believes all roads lead to the mall.

What my elde...

Part Time and Full Time Entrepreneurs

2008-06-14T15:31:50+08:00

Who does not want to be the boss of his own company? But very few realize this dream. What is the reason behind it? Fear of failure is one of the biggest factors that don't allow a person to turn entrepreneur. After all, we all have families to support, liabilities to shoulder and one misstep could result in problems created for them. And who wants to lead one's family into trouble?

But despite all this, don't you ever feel that you should start a business venture of your own without actually quitting you...

How to Start a Business in Panama

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Hundreds of foreigners residing here are starting up new businesses in Panama every year. Panama offers many opportunities for business entrepreneurs. You can start a bar, restaurant, retail shop, hotel, bed & breakfast, provide tour-guides or professional services.
Maybe you are thinking about opening a new business full time? Or, you are retired and thinking of passing the time by engaging in a part-time business. Whichever you do, Panamanian laws must be understood and complied with. That's why the fo...

How To Create An Information Products Empire From Your Teleseminars

2008-06-14T15:28:37+08:00

Many coaches, consultants and other service business owners know that teaching teleseminars brings a lot of rewards to them and to their business. Their teleseminars bring in more clients, promote their expertise and help them differentiate themselves from others in their field.

Unfortunately, many coaches, consultants and other service business owners feel that their teleseminar is a one-time event. Once they get paid for their teleseminar and teach it to the people attending the teleseminar, they don't ...

PI - Dress for Success

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

There are a plethora of books on the market advising how to assemble a power wardrobe to convey the image of success, stability, conservatism and reliability in the business world. The mantra for men is to invest in a black, navy blue suit, white shirt, conservative tie, black laced up shoes, minimal jewelry and be cleaned shaven. This applies to women also in a modified presentation, black, navy blue suit, conservative blouse, natural color stockings, conservative hair style, minimal jewelry and minimal el...

Deadly Mistakes You Can Avoid - Part 2

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

2. Getting into the rental business before your cash-flow needs are met. Boy, did I ever get tangled up in this one. When I first got started with real estate, I decided to buy all the rental property I could. I figured with a lot of tenants in a lot of houses, the cash would just fall into my lap every month, right? Wrong. It was the biggest single mistake I made for a very simple reason - I just wasn't ready. Like yours truly, many beginning real estate investors get into the rental business because they...

5 Reasons You Should Start A Home-Based Business

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

The idea of having a successful at home business is attractive to many people. In fact, the majority of people would like to have their own home business, but most don't do anything about it for a number of reasons. The major reason is lack of knowledge, followed by lack of confidence, and then by procrastination.

The reality is, a home business can often be started for next to nothing and eventually (with work and effort) developed into a very lucrative enterprise that brings you more money than a full-t...

You are a Millionaire

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

You are a millionaire its just that your wallet does not know it. We are all millionaires as long as we think posiistive and believe in ourselves we can accomplish anything and everything.

You can accomplish anything, for example when I was growing up I was told over and over that I would not amount to anything, and look at me I am now a successful network marketer and I have two master degrees that my family never would have imagined that I would have graduated.

If you are working for someone else howe...

Dump Your Boss and Work in the Nude!

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

If you like working for other people then don't continue reading!
I think the title speaks for itself. I spent 25 years of my life making other people wealthy. Some of these folks were really nice, most were evil tyrants that enjoyed paying peanuts for hard labour!

It has taken me this long to realize that 'if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys'. I finally got sick and tired of being someones monkey. You know what I mean, even on a great wage you still waste your time and life doing what someone else wan...

Gurbaksh Chahal and Bluelithium

2008-06-14T15:28:33+08:00

BLUELITHIUM, INC., A PERFORMANCE-BASED AD network, was founded in 2004 by Gurbaksh Chahal, who is the company's CEO. Currently, BlueLithium boasts of delivering more than 6 billion ad impressions to more than 60 percent of Internet users each month. Prior to starting BlueLithium, Chahal founded ClickAgents in 1998 in true startup fashion - - from his bedroom.

"BlueLithium" was founded by Gurbaksh Chahal in on January 12, 2004. The company's office was set up office in San Jose, CA, and got investment fro...

Riches in Niches: Why I Became A Nichepreneur

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

It's safe to say that I was good at my job. Actually, very good at my job. I loved working in public relations, and invested time, energy and money into my career. It showed, too - - my clients were pleased, my supervisors was pleased, and I was pleased with the work I did.

For ten years, that was enough. I spent a decade in the industry - - ten years that gave me all kinds of skills, valuable industry insights, heaps of practical experience, and a vast network of contacts.

How much of this helped when...

Becoming Financially Free from Multiple Sources of Income: Part I

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Becoming Financially Free from Multiple Sources of Income
Part I: Limited Income

We've all heard the financial gurus tell us to create multiple sources of income, right? Is it a good idea to create multiple sources of income and how do we do it? In Part I we will explore the various options to earn or create income that is LIMITED. This type of income will not lead to financial freedom, at least not quickly.

There are two ways to earn limited income: 1) as an employee and 2) as a self-employed person...

Can You Create Wealth From Home?

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

Can you create wealth from home? You bet you can - and there are more ways to do it than there have ever been before. An example? I'm sitting here in my underwear as I write this, and yes, I do make a good living with these articles and my web sites. Starting an internet business may be one of the best ways to make money at home, and here are some other possibilities.

Ways To Create Wealth From Home

Turn A Hobby Into A Business - There may be ways to make your hobbies profitable. A man I know mad...

First Steps to Starting Your Own Business

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Before putting up that sign and opening for business, there is a significant amount of work you will need to do. The following paragraphs include some of the things you will need to complete before you can open your business.

Assess The Need
Is there really a need for the goods or services you are going to offer? Many new business owners overlook this very important point. People will often go into business offering a product or service they are good at producing but never really considered if ...

The Top 4 Mistakes that Freelancers Make and How to Solve Them

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

The first article in this series discussed the ways you build trust with your client base. In this article we will focus on the mistakes that can kill your business - and how to avoid them.

Mistake #1: Buying the Wrong Things

You've decided to go into business. You're excited. For many new business owners, going into business means buying a fancy desk and other office equipment. This can get expensive very quickly.

The hard truth: If you don't have customers, you don't have a business. You have a hob...

EDC: Three Business' in One

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

With 2007 coming to an end, it's time to take a look at our lives and do some house cleaning and make the changes for 2008 to be a wealth building year. I know for me it's a time to see what is really working in my life and what is not. Sometimes it's hard to really be honest with ourselves. We can make all kinds of new year resolutions, but do we really follow through?

Most people say the same things, I need to lose 10 pounds this year, I really need to start eating better and not stay up so late, I nee...

Pay Attention To The New Attention Age And You Will Win

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

Life is constantly changing. Once in a while there are major shifts happening in our personal lives, in business and our
environments. After 12 months of intense research Rich Schefren has come up with a new doctrine called The Attention Age (Part I)

He is referring to a major change in the marketplace and on the internet which will have great effects on how to be successful in business now and in the near future. Everybody who knows Rich can tell that he is one of the most outstanding business coaches...

Is Knowing How To Make Cash Online Crucial?

2008-06-14T15:21:34+08:00

In this article you will learn why it is so important to know how to earn money online.

Are you worried that not knowing how to make cash online could cost you in the future? Not sure what is going to happen in the job market in the coming future? Fear that you will be left behind, redundant without a way to earn cash over the next decade?

By reading every word in this article, you will learn:
* Why must you know how to earn cash online?
* How to learn the skills necessary to earn cash online
...

Nine Ways To Improve Your Closing Ratio - Part 2

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Step 2. Call The Loan Processor Within 3 Days To Make Sure The Appraisal Was Ordered

That's right; you actually have to check to see if they did. Remember this...every day that goes by decreases your chances of closing. It's your job to take care of the details. No one else cares whether you get paid or not. Let me tell you another tear-jerker about the guy who was ready to close on a $60,000 purchase from me. Closing day was set and everything was in order. And as lenders frequently do, mine called the ...

How to be a Moneymaker with focus and execution

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Bringing Your Dreams to Life When your most cherished goal seems to be slipping away, strengthen your execution. Having worked with hundreds of direct sellers throughout the year, I've observed that success is 10 percent vision and 90 percent execution. I realize this statement runs counter to the premise that a goal is the most important ingredient of success, and that you succeed or fail based on the merits or worthiness of your goal. Let's look at the relationship between goals and execution. Your goals ...

How to be a Moneymaker with Commitment

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Separating the doers from the dreamers.
Some people want everything to be perfect before they are willing to commit to something.
But commitment always comes before achievement. That is why all people who have success in their lives recognize its importance. If you want to make a difference as a leader in other people's lives then look into your heart and see if you're really committed. It's one thing to talk about commitment. It's another thing to do something about it. The only real measure of com...

You Don't Get it By Dreaming

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I'm talking about the American Dream.

And I'm so upset about what it isn't that I just had to write about it. Not just what the American Dream is. But how to achieve it. What you have to do. Can it fall into your lap? I don't think so. Let me tell you why.

Bear with me a little bit. I'm in the international trade information business. I export my products and show newcomers to the global marketplace how to get started. And, yes, this does have something to do with international trade but it's bigger th...

Should I Start My Business Part Time?

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

In my article 'Do You Really Want A Business of Your Own, - I discussed questions that one should answer before beginning any business. The answers that you give should help determine if you are the entrepreneurial type.

Running a business can be difficult and it is time consuming. And there is the aspect of needing money to live on while the business is in the startup stage. So that brings me to the title of this article, 'should I Start My Business Part Time?

Some topics to consider when deciding be...

5 Success Secrets For Home Based Entrepreneurs

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Have you wonder why only a small part (5%) of '
all' Home-Based Business entrepreneurs achieve success? I'm going to show you 5 success secrets to Home-Based Business entrepreneur's success; you'll find out what it takes to make a home-
based entrepreneur successful.

Mindset

Serious entrepreneurs have 'programmed' their mind to succeed no matter what. They don't lack focus on their home-based business and let nobody stop their plans in achieving what they want. They know what they want and they h...

Using Focus Groups to Test and Improve Your Idea

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Passion sometimes clouds judgment. Thinking that you know what is best for your customers is one of the most common mistakes in starting a business. To avoid "selling only to yourself," seek real-world advice by holding regular focus groups.
A focus group gathers together potential customers, friends, family and other entrepreneurs who can provide unbiased, objective feedback on how to improve your business. It's important to obtain these fresh ideas early in the startup process because you can improve y...

Why You Need To Manage Your Compulsive-Inventor

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

As entrepreneurs, we all have that compelling need to create. It's part of our genetic code; it's what makes us willing to do what it takes to be entrepreneurs. Sometimes that compelling need to invent new things gets in the way of what makes us successful.

The other day I realized I was feeling kind of tired. Not just physically tired but mentally tired. As I scanned my inner and outer environment for what could be draining my energy--it hit me.

I've been in non-stop creation mode. It reminded me of a ...

Fear and Greed as Motivators

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

A colleague of mine once made the comment that two of the strongest motivators of people are fear and greed. I have pondered this, and I believe that this is a very basic human behavioral pattern. When I discussed this subject with my wife, she said that sex and money are the strongest motivators. Unfortunately, she is right about sex since porn is one of the hottest things on the Internet. Money is also a motivator but it is associated with the greed to which I previously referred. If we have money, we alw...

Bargain Basement

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By Dan Nelson

Check out the wholesale market for low prices and great deals.

Own a business? Buy for large groups (scouts, students, family)? Allergic to paying retail? Any of these reasons is good enough for you to explore the world of buying wholesale.

Hard Core Buyer or Casual Shopper?

If you always buy large quantities of merchandise, it would be a good idea to obtain a business license and reseller's license. Some wholesalers will not sell to you without these permits.

In addition, the licens...

Deadly Mistakes You Can Avoid - Part 3

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4. Listening to negative thinkers and "Dead Heads." Nothing kills the entrepreneurial spirit like negativity. With all the challenges you face in business, you need to keep a positive, upbeat, enthusiastic attitude about what you're doing. It's the only way you'll be able to perform at your best. Negative thinkers and "Dead Heads" will only suck the energy out of you and bring you down to their own miserable level (usually, these are people who have failed in their own lives and get off trying to make failu...

Gurbaksh Chahal - Award Winning Successful Entrepreneurs

2008-06-14T15:30:51+08:00

Gurbaksh Chahal is one of the youngest and one of the most successful internet entrepreneurs of recent history. Gurbaksh Chahal si more commonly known as g? Chahal has created companies worth over $340 million by the age of 25. If living a successful and satisfying life is the American Dream, then Gurbaksh Chahal is the embodiment of that dream.

Gurbaksh Chahal, the company's 24-year-old founder, has been in online advertising since he was a teenager. In 1985, his parents received a visa fo...

Freelance Writers: How to Turn a Client Meeting Into a Windfall of Work

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Nowadays, many freelancers rarely meet their clients face-to-face. However if you do find yourself 'taking a meeting - with a client, following are three guidelines that will ensure a constant flow of work.

1. Fight the urge to speak: My mother used to say, 'The creator gave you two ears and one mouth. Now why do you think that is? - (I've always loved to talk, talk, talk).

Obviously, her point was, talk less and listen more. So, after the initial pleasantries have taken place, let the cli...

You Too Can Own A Franchise

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

I was disgusted with myself after losing close to a half a million dollars of the two million my uncle Henry left me. It wasn't because I was a stupid man but only because I was picking the wrong businesses to go into. On the advice of a close friend I went to a business broker whose experience spanned over twenty five years. He was a man in the mid - sixties with the look of wisdom painted on his face. After filling out an application which asked me about my business experience and assets he carefully stud...

How Successful Entrepreneurs Excel

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In any business, there are a few individuals that excel to super star levels and make millions upon millions of dollars. And likewise, there are some who struggle for years and make little if any money at all. The rest of us are somewhere in the middle ground between the two.

Regardless of what business you are in, you should try to emulate the super stars. Try to do what they do. I'm not saying that you will immediately vault up to super star status, but your results will almost certainly improve.

Som...

If You Don't Ask, The Answer Is Always No

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It is always interesting to me that a buyer or agent will call me up and ask me, as the listing broker, if the seller is flexible on the price. The more aggressive ones will even be so bold is to ask me 'how low will the buyer go down in price? - or 'what is the sellers bottom price? - In September 2004, I listed a house in Moorpark California at $539,000. The 3 prior sales for the same model were all at exactly $615,000 and closed escrow in April to June 2004. This was just before the real estate slowed do...

Creating Wealth - The Possibilities are in your Mind

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You have probably read or heard about various wealth
building techniques. These are the truths that ...

Capture Your Riches as an Entrepreneur

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Guarantee your Success
So you are or are seeking to become an entrepreneur. Did you know that according to Robert Kiyosaki, the author of 'rich Dad, Poor Dad - that 90% of all new businesses fail within the first five years? Additionally, statistics show that 90% of that 10% that survived the first five years fail before they reach ten? So how do you guarantee yourself that you are part of that 1% of all businesses that succeed after 10 years? You can do it. Anyone can, success and becoming wealthy comes...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Buying a Body Shop

2008-06-14T15:28:51+08:00

So you think you want to buy a body shop? A body shop can be a great investment if you have the skills necessary to make it work, and are willing to do the business actions necessary to bring in the business and keep the business profitable. I would like to help you work out if you really want to buy a body shop and, if you do, what kind of shop would be best for you.

Do you have the skills to buy a body Shop?
Most successful body shop owners come from inside the industry. They are occasionally body a...

Joint Venture

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A joint venture (often abbreviated JV) is a legal entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together. The parties agree to create a new entity by both contributing equity, and they then share in the revenues, expenses, and control of the enterprise. The venture can be for one specific project only, or a continuing business relationship such as the Sony-Ericsson joint venture.

Generally, joint venture is the merging of two (or more) companies, enterprise or organization towa...

Imagery - The Key to Unlocking Your Performance Potential (Part 2)

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[ This article is part 2 of 3. For part 1, see Performance File 09. ]

Rule #4 of the Mental Road states: 'our Dominant Thought Determines Your Emotions, the Behaviors that Result from Those Emotions and Ultimately, Your Performance. - (See Performance File #06.) But how does this happen?

Most experts in the world of Psychology agree on the basic premise that the human mind is characterized by two major divisions: the conscious mind and the subconscious or non-conscious mind. While they don't all agree ...

The Importance of Charity

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For those in the United States and around the world who think of Americans are selfish and stingy, the latest donation statistics prove otherwise.

Americans donated nearly $300 billion last year to charity, setting a record that was inspired by aid to victims of the Asian tsunami and three major hurricanes in the U.S. According to the annual report from the Giving USA Foundation at Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy, Americans donated $295.02 billion in 2006, eclipsing the total of $283.05 billio...

Qualities of an Entrepreneur

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A recent study shows that there are more than one hundred thousand people in

America becoming millionaire each year. And the vast majority are business owners. It also means that if you want to be part of the millionaire club, then the best place to begin is to start your own business.

However, many entrepreneurs will tell you that being a millionaire is not an easy thing to do. There are some qualities most entrepreneurs posses in order

for their business to flourish. Many of these qualities are alre...

Three Reasons To Start Your Own Business

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If you are looking to leave your old career or job behind to start up your

own business, then you are already half way there. The idea of you having something more has already been planted in your head, now all you have to do is have the courage and determination to follow through on building your business.

If you have been with the same company for a long period of time that you have made developed a handful of close relationships. The idea of venturing out on your own may be enough to scare many poten...

How to Start Your Own Business.

2008-06-14T15:28:50+08:00

Have you ever seen an business opportunity infomercial? I saw one a while ago that was a classic. The product was set against a backdrop of cascading dollar bills (literally money flowing over the equipment). The voice over said something like "want to work less and get rich? - call now!". In essence they were saying that if you bought their machine you could stop working for a living and easily get rich.

You're likely not surprised to learn that it doesn't work that way. At first, starting your own busin...

10 Business Oriented Service Businesses to Start Today

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Business-Plan Consulting
Not only is a business plan crucial in obtaining bank financing, but also it'

s an invaluable tool for anticipating--and tackling--a business's inevitable ups and downs. With your writing skills, spreadsheet know-how, and general business savvy, show clients how to present their best-laid plans

Packing and Unpacking Service
Packing up to move to a new home or office not to mention unpacking on the other end is enough to leave one feeling upended. Thank goodness for packing...

Entrepreneurs Don't Lack Confidences

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I believe that entrepreneurship is not just about having lots of ideas or business sense. It is also about courage and the ability to build confidence in oneself. Entrepreneurs have so much confidence that it doesn't bother them

if they are called 'nuts' because they know that those people are not going to pay their bills or run their life.

When most businesses fail, those that lack self-confidence will try to "save face" by telling everyone just how bad their luck is. However they don't realize that b...

Traits of The Entrepreneur

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Do you want to know why certain people can succeed and others cant? What are

the traits that successful people have and others don't? And do you have them?

Entrepreneurs are those who set goals. Most successful people I have studied set goals. They started at a very young age and they carry this habit into their working life. They have a vision for their future and they never lose sight of it.

Entrepreneurs know their strength and weaknesses. They don't allow their ego to get in their way when it com...

Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

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The definition of an entrepreneur is someone who doesn't just run a business, they live their business: willing to take risks, and willing to do the work. Its easier said than done when you are talking bout creating wealth. Having the right mental attitude is the key. Here are a few guidelines to help you maximize your success as an entrepreneur.

Dream Big Dreams - Be a visionary! Entrepreneurs are people who can see what others cant. They have the ability to predict the future. Faith, A lot of it - With ...

How to Set Prices for Success

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Your product or service must be priced to entice buyers and cover your overhead, production, distribution, labor and marketing costs. And most important, you need to make a profit. To do that:

What are your personal financial goals? Your goals impact your pricing strategy. For example, some people want to make a million dollars on one idea. Others want to make $50,000 to help fund their business development activities.

Do your own research. Pricing is subject to market ...

Would You Make This Mistake, Too?

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A storeowner told me a story recently that I think probably every storeowner has dealt with at one time or another. He has a very liberal return policy. If something is wrong with an item, he will make it right, period. He is that kind of guy. His philosophy is if you keep the customer happy, he will return and purchase more from you in the long run. He realizes that the value of a customer is not a one-time sale. But having that customer return many times during his lifetime and them tell other people of t...

Essential Entrepreneurial Skills that Propel your Business to Success.

2008-06-14T15:28:44+08:00

Though various reasons are attributed for starting a business the main reason without any doubt is to make money. People who start a business know very well that they can never become rich by working for someone else all life long.

To start a business and run it successfully, a range of essential entrepreneurial skills are necessary.If success is what you are after, then it stands to reason that you possess most of the essential skills or acquire them before you commence your business especially if you wa...

Working From Home - Idea Generation

2008-06-14T15:28:44+08:00

Believe it or not, most of the work force worldwide considers working from home at one time or another. Unfortunately, most don't have any idea concerning what type of work they would or could actually do from home, and even those who do know what they would like to do don't have the faintest notion as to how to get started.

The mind block concerning what one might do from home exists for one of two reasons. First, one might not have any idea as to what type of work could be done from home. The other pote...

The Grandfather of Franchising

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The Grandfather of Franchising

MOSES TEICHMAN
(born 1895; died 1991)

A PIONEERING GIANT OF THE BUSINESS WORLD

Moses Taught The World How To Franchise

Moses Teichman either was born in Austria and was brought to New York City as a toddler; or he was born in New York. The records differ. While he was in high school, he took night courses in architectural drafting; and upon graduation, he got a job in an architectural office which involved running errands as well as working at a drafting desk. He a...

Making money from private label rights.

2008-06-14T15:28:44+08:00

You may split e-book or article chapters and then sell them not as one whole e-book, but as a 'series - or sequence of articles. You can also do the reverse; when you have purchased a assembly of PLR articles you can bring them all together into one well-designed special report or novel e-Book or.

Likewise, you can add any relevant information on a necessary PLR content without the need of asking the original author's permission.

The very best feature, however, when purchasing PLR information products...

Deadly Mistakes You Can Avoid - Part 5

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7. Chasing dead-end leads. Chasing dead end leads is very similar to dealing with unmotivated sellers and can be a tremendous waste of time and energy. Unfortunately, many people never really learn how to avoid it. Well I can solve this problem very simply. Pre-qualify every prospect that comes your way.
I've found if you spend as little as five minutes getting pre-qualifying information out of a prospect, you may avoid spending hours and hours gathering details about a property you never have a chance...

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