Business Articles

Writing and Revising Your Life Story by David Krueger MD
Change is not simple. Why do we repeat behavior that doesn't work? Those actions that lead to stifling debt, disappointing careers, or stuck relationships? Then do it harder, yet expect a different result? Why is it not obvious that trying to exit an old story by simply writing a “better ending” only recreates the same story, and ensures that we remain in it? That a thousand better endings to an old story don’t create a new story? That the past cannot be changed and is a settled matter? That too often, we see ourselves as the victims of the stories that we author and the feelings we create?

Results of Poor Cross Cultural Awareness by Neil Payne
Results of Poor Cross Cultural Awareness. Having a poor understanding of the influence of cross cultural differences in areas such as management, PR, advertising and negotiations can eventually lead to blunders that can have damaging consequences.

4 Marketing Myths Threaten Your Sales by Bob Leduc
These 4 marketing myths can cause you to lose sales if you base your marketing decisions on them. But the related marketing tips I included with each myth will boost your sales if you act on them instead.

Joint Ventures Increase Profits Quickly by Nathan Holland
A joint venture is when two or more businesses join together to work on a project for a set period of time. Doing joint ventures with other businesses can increase your chances of beating your competition, increase your sales and increase your profits quickly. Plus:

Customer Lifetime Value - The Key To Maximizing Your Profits! by Larry Lim
The greatest asset to your business is your Customer, specifically, your Customer Lifetime Value.

What to Ask Before You Hire Security Services for Your Business by Gary L. Cunningham
The main reason is to stop any potential lawsuits from happening! But do you know how many individuals I have talked to about this very thing? Many! Do you know what the majority have told me? They have locks and cameras, so they don’t need anymore security than that!

Why Hire a Security Consultant by Gary L. Cunningham, C.P.O.
I have often been asked, “Why should I hire a security consultant to tell me what security measures my business needs?” I guess the biggest reason is if you know little to nothing about security, then you need to hire someone that does know the ins and outs to get the most benefit!

The Secret Language of Money by David Krueger MD
At a number of business seminars and presentations, I passed out an index card and asked each person in the audience to write anonymously a single answer to each of three questions. The three questions are:

Top 10 Marketing Pitfalls by Stuart Reid
Ten Marketing Pitfalls By Stuart Reid

Top 10 Ways Websites Makes Me Suffer by Jason OConnor
I believe some people create and publish websites for the sole purpose of tormenting their visitors. Browsing various websites and navigating the Web can often be like trying to read on an airplane while a kid kicks the back of your seat and the baby next to you alternates between screaming, crying and drooling on you. There are some excellent websites out there to be sure, but there are also a lot of dreadful ones too. The latter are the bane of so many people’s existence, especially those who use the Web regularly.

Splitting the Roles of CEO and Chairman by Jessica Klein
Traditionally, in American businesses, the same person occupies the role of chairman of the board and chief executive officer, though this is gradually shifting to the European model. In most European, British, and Canadian businesses, the roles are usually split, in an effort to ensure better governance of the company, and in turn bring higher returns to investors.

The Five Most Common Mistakes Salespeople Make by Dave Kahle
Over the decades that I've been involved in sales, I've worked with tens of thousands of salespeople. Certain negative tendencies -- mistakes that salespeople make -- keep surfacing. Here are my top five. See to what degree you (or your sales force) may be guilty of them.

Smashing the Myth of the Press Release by Bill Stoller
A musician spends years honing his craft. He writes world-class songs and performs them in a manner that moves his listeners to tears. He records a demo tape and sends it to record labels. He gets a contract and becomes rich, famous and adored.

I Am A Habit by John Di Lemme
JOHN DI LEMME on "I Am A Habit"

Miracles are Your Responsibility! by John Di Lemme
John Di Lemme on "Miracles are your responsibility"

5+5 = Your Dream by John Di Lemme
JOHN DI LEMME ON "5 + 5 = Your Dream" I know your thinking...Okay John, 5+5 does not equal 5 so let me please explain. Let’s start with a question. How many times have you heard that you need to have a “long term” goal and be focused for the entire length of that “long term”? In this article, I am going to focus on a 5 year goal and explain how you will know if you are truly on track to achieve your 5 year goal in life. In the equation, the answer 5 is your five-year goal and the 5+5 is the underlying secret to attaining that goal.

Poverty to Riches: Myth or Reality? by Glenn Beach
You CAN start with empty pockets and piles of bills and build a steady income, even wealth, via the internet. It's a long, hard road though, so it's best to prepare and take along a good map.

Large One? by Craig Garber
Here's a proven, and truly easy way to start increasing your sales, immediately.

Barter Your Way to Profits by J. Stephen Pope
Have you ever faced any of the following situations? One: You need a lawyer but you don`t have the cash for the retainer. Two: You have a warehouse full of inventory that just isn`t moving. Three: Sales are down and you need more customers.

Bootstrap Financing Your Way to Business Success by J. Stephen Pope
Do you need to start or grow your business but have little money? Before you look to banks and similar sources of financing, why not bootstrap your way to business success?