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1	Book Authors: How To Sell More Books And Get Your Publisher Active Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-08-23 | Word Count: 1871 | Page Views: 4370 | Votes: 33 | Rating: 3.97 It is an unfortunate reality that most people who write books believe that their publisher will always put their best foot forward, to promote their book. In the real world, it does not quite work that way.
2	High Power Spolights and Flashlights Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | Word Count: 530 | Page Views: 342 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 There are a wide variety of situations in which you might need high power spotlights or flashlights - rescue efforts, military situations, camping in an RV, out on the farm or during a weekend in the country. Just as there are a wide variety of jobs that require high power spotlights and flashlights, there are a wide variety of choices when it comes to picking lights.
3	What Does It Take To Be A Successful Salesman? Written by: Casey Moher | Distributed: 2008-08-05 | Word Count: 930 | Page Views: 341 | Votes: 68 | Rating: 3.16 In the course of my average workweek, I meet people who tell me that they have no sales experience, and very literally, many will tell me that they could not sell if their lives depended on it. Do you fit into this mold? Do you seriously believe that you can sell me on the idea that you cannot sell things?
4	A Recent Issue Of Playboy Revealed... Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | Word Count: 1658 | Page Views: 197 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 If you have ever spent money trying to use article marketing, and you failed to generate any measurable success with your articles, then this article will show you why you most likely failed to see your articles generate a solid return-on-investment for your online business...
5	The Future of the Office Photocopier Industry Written by: Jennifer Robinson | Distributed: 2010-07-29 | Word Count: 635 | Page Views: 155 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.35 Since Xerox first invented and sold the first commercial photocopy machine companies and organisations have paid for use of the machine on a cost per copy basis. This has traditionally included full maintainance and toner supplied under a service agreement. In-fact the office photocopier is unique in the fact its one of the only pieces of equipment that comes without a warranty from new. But photocopier expert Online Connect UK claim all that is about to change.
6	Never Write A 'Thank You' Letter Again Written by: Perry Maisin | Distributed: 2008-08-12 | Word Count: 971 | Page Views: 134 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.29 When I was in graduate school, I had a friend who interviewed at fortune 500 companies and succeeded at landing a great job. One day, I saw him sitting in the student union with a stack of cards. The cards said 'thank you'. He opened each card and signed his name. The inside of the card was blank. I asked him what he was doing and he told me that it was important to send a 'thank you' to every person you interviewed with. He believed that that was the difference between getting the job and being passed over.
7	Biggest Time Wasters for Salespeople Written by: Dave Kahle | Distributed: 2006-05-31 | Word Count: 1269 | Page Views: 133 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 Good time management for salespeople has been an obsession of mine for more than 30 years. In the last decade, I've been involved in helping tens of thousands of sales people improve their results through more effective use of their time. Over the years, I've seen some regularly occurring patterns develop - tendencies on the part of sales people to do things that detract from their effective use of time.
8	Online Marketing: Can You Achieve SEO with a WordPress Site? Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-04-19 | Word Count: 810 | Page Views: 123 Online marketing consulting wisdom now recognizes that sites built with content management or "blog" software like WordPress are indistinguishable from any other website. Additionally, the software can provide unique and powerful SEO tools.
9	Selecting Between a 401(k) And 403(b) For a Nonprofit Written by: Daniel Lamaute | Distributed: 2007-10-11 | Word Count: 333 | Page Views: 114 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.65 Newly released IRS regulations impose several new requirements and fiduciary responsibilities on employers with 403(b) plans. While the regulations generally don't take effect until January 1, 2009, there are some provisions that apply sooner.
10	Changing Your Company Name: The Good, The Bad and The Unnecessary Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-16 | Word Count: 520 | Page Views: 110 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.29 Wondering whether or not to change your company name? Several reasons for doing this are legitimate. Other reasons should make you stop and reconsider.
11	Cash or Accrual Basis of Accounting? Which Should You Select When Starting a Business? Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | Word Count: 830 | Page Views: 104 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.75 One startup decision that seems to cause entrepreneurs heartburn is whether to set up their accounting system on a cash basis or on an accrual basis. Although this sounds like secret accounting code, the implications are straightforward, and, for most businesses, the right method is easy to see.
12	PPO Vs Fee for Service Dental Practices: How to Make This Crucial Decision Wisely Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | Word Count: 532 | Page Views: 100 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67 Our experience is that in an ideal situation, every dentist would like to have a FFS practice, but not all dentists are suited to running a FFS practice. To make a better decision about PPO participation, compare the characteristics of a successful heavy PPO practice with those of a FFS practice.
13	Conducting Effective Career Aspiration Discussions with Employees Written by: Andria L. Corso | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 690 | Page Views: 100 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88 Enhance your talent management and development programs through conducting career aspiration discussions with your employees. Find out where they want to grow their career to determine if it matches your business needs. This will enable you to differentiate your employee development to grow the future leaders of your company.
14	The Bizarre History Of The HOLLYWOOD Sign Written by: Morris Timlen | Distributed: 2008-11-05 | Word Count: 1211 | Page Views: 95 | Votes: 22 | Rating: 3.32 The most famous sign in the history of mankind is the one that graces the side of the hill above Hollywood, California. As famous a landmark as the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro, the Eiffel Tower in Paris France, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, The Church of the Savior on Blood in Saint Petersburg Russia, and the Statue Of Liberty in New York City, the Hollywood sign is known around the world as the symbol of the American movie industry.
15	SAP HR Training Written by: David Sholmire | Distributed: 2008-04-30 | Word Count: 716 | Page Views: 95 | Votes: 70 | Rating: 2.39 Learning SAP HR or (new name HCM - Human Capital Management) module is not difficult at all if you have a qualified and experienced instructor who loves to teach; If you have the best of material that is geared towards certification; If you have system that is carefully tweaked for optimal performance and if you have an environment that is conducive to total learning.
16	The Tea Room Business Plan – First Steps And Start Up Basics Written by: Marcus Stout | Distributed: 2007-03-22 | Word Count: 1218 | Page Views: 90 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 2.63 Every venture starts with the first steps and a business plan for a quality tea room is no exception. Well thought out first steps, properly implemented, will pay dividends in the business operations of the tea room in later years.
17	For Word of Mouth Marketing, Make Sure Your New Company Name is Sayable Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-15 | Word Count: 510 | Page Views: 87 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.33 Saddling your company with a name that you need to instruct people how to pronounce means putting it at a distinct disadvantage. Spend a little more time and selectivity in naming to give your organization a name that people can easily say when seeing it.
18	Pitch A No-Hitter With Baseball-Themed Flower Gifts Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-25 | Word Count: 413 | Page Views: 86 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 1.94 Want to send a gift to the baseball fan in your life that's sure to knock one out of the park? Send flowers with a baseball theme! Everyone loves flowers and when you personalize them to include the recipient's favorite hobbies, like baseball, they're sure to make an even greater impression.
19	The Boiling Frog Syndrome Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | Word Count: 435 | Page Views: 83 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Have you heard the anecdote of the boiling frog? If a frog is placed in boiling water, it will jump out right away. However if it is placed in cold water and then slowly heated over a period of time, it will not perceive the danger and will slowly boil to death. And I think this is an important metaphor which we can all learn from in our business lives...
20	The Mystique of Numbers in Company Names Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-22 | Word Count: 524 | Page Views: 83 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 Numbers have personalities that you need to be aware of when using them in company or product names. This principle is illustrated with several examples and a few warnings about using numbers in company names.
21	How To Get Feedback From Colleagues That Makes Sense Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2009-01-27 | Word Count: 841 | Page Views: 82 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 Okay, you've just written a new website, or a new sales page. Or maybe you've just created a new product or offer. Or even just tried on a new suit. And you turn to your friend and ask: "Can I get some feedback from you? What do you think?"
22	ITIL 101: Understanding the Basics Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2007-01-11 | Word Count: 488 | Page Views: 78 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.00 In the world of IT management, ITIL is the buzzword being heard around the globe. So what is ITIL and how does it affect your organization? Let's take a closer look!
23	Cost Reduction for Business: How to Best Manage Your Costs Written by: Thayne Carper | Distributed: 2010-02-23 | Word Count: 506 | Page Views: 77 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 Companies have to use various forms of financial studies - estimates, budgets, forecasts, analyses, and evaluations - to report and control their costs.
24	Top Ten Personal Habits Written by: Laurel Vespi | Distributed: 2009-09-08 | Word Count: 427 | Page Views: 76 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 Successful people have a regular routine of daily or weekly habits that reinforce the things that are most important to them. By practicing a set of personal success habits, they maintain a positive outlook, keep focused on their priorities, have more energy, and a greater sense of satisfaction with life.
25	Do You Know Where The Real Profit Pools Are? Written by: V Rory Jones | Distributed: 2006-11-07 | Word Count: 6028 | Page Views: 76 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.83 Ever had that feeling you've got a great business, but that its' not delivering the results it really deserves? More likely than not, you do have a great business - it is simply that its strengths are not being directed towards the right opportunities, or that those opportunities are not being well exploited. This discussion outlines a new approach to market strategy - an orientation around 'cash-based' Profit Pools. In it, we outline what the right opportunities are, how to find them, and how to exploit them.
26	Tissue Culture Applications To Improve Crops of Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-22 | Word Count: 763 | Page Views: 76 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.06 Why berry plants "run out" and what is being done about it.
27	Five Ways to Make Your Company Slogan Catchy or Your Tag Line Terrific Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | Word Count: 526 | Page Views: 71 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.09 Your company slogan should say something interesting in a snappy way. It performs marketing magic by making the company stand out from competitors and stick in the minds of customers. In this article, we start with a couple of bland company names and then jazz them up with five tag line techniques...
28	Successful Forum JVs and How To Get Them Written by: Diana Barnum | Distributed: 2006-06-15 | Word Count: 648 | Page Views: 68 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.18 The forming of common alliances, also referred to as a joint venture (JV), happens nearly every day in the business world. One of the most popular means of linking people up online of so that they can work together on their projects is via forums, where people of all levels of business and expertise post in common threads.
29	Is Your Dental Practice Controlling Costs Effectively? Profitability Benchmarks for Dentists Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2009-12-01 | Word Count: 664 | Page Views: 65 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50 Overhead is taking a bigger bite out of a doctor's compensation. According to the ADA, the average practice has a profitability of 32.7%. That falls short of what it can be. At many dental practices, high overhead is a persistent problem that goes undiagnosed and unresolved.
30	5 Ideas To Increase Event Attendance Without Lowering Your Price Written by: Jim Romanik | Distributed: 2009-03-03 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 65 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.91 A goal for most events is to get enough participants to reach capacity. Occasionally we work on an event that sells out quickly and we stop accepting registrations early, but more often than not there's room for more participants.
31	Organizational Leadership Report On Increasing Business Productivity Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2007-03-21 | Word Count: 1294 | Page Views: 65 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.73 Organizational Leadership change management book report/executive summary on increasing business productivity by creating a heroic work environment.
32	Generate Your New Product Name: Brainstorming Tips Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 595 | Page Views: 65 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Use these nine methods of brainstorming to pile up loads of naming ingredients for your new product. Then combine and tweak them to create possible names. Have fun while doing this, because a playful attitude promotes creativity.
33	How Much You Need to Pay for Domain Redemption Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | Word Count: 527 | Page Views: 63 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50 At times, people may simply forget to renew their domain names on time. It is possible that the owner simply neglected the importance of renewing the domain name. Whatever the case, several thousands of domain names go expire and become orphans almost every day. Before your domain becomes expired, you should renew it before the expiry date.
34	The End Game - Exactly What Does That Mean? Written by: Rick Johnson | Distributed: 2006-08-04 | Word Count: 1174 | Page Views: 61 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 The End Game is actually a Chess terminology used in the context of the end game strategy to win the game. I am not a chess player. However, the concept of the "End Game" in business is actually quite the same as in chess, the point being --- how do we win the game.
35	Sell Yourself, Not Your Products or Services Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2012-01-02 | Word Count: 989 | Page Views: 61 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.00 Sell yourself, not your products or services. The point we need to make is that your products and services will change over time as your business adapts to the realities of the marketplace.
36	Online Brand Protection: Don't Get Crazy Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 759 | Page Views: 60 It is true that there are people out there who intend to misuse and abuse brand associations that others worked hard to create, and there are steps to take to limit them. However, there is such a thing as overzealousness. Attempting to outright control the Web is an exercise in folly, and we provide a clear example of when going too far can go wrong.
37	Understanding Credit Card Transaction Fees Written by: Scott Burke | Distributed: 2007-12-18 | Word Count: 813 | Page Views: 60 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Q: I'm starting a new business and want to accept credit cards. It seems that all the credit card processors charge a lot of fees for each transaction. What are these fees?
38	You Don't Need Wikipedia To Understand Some Basic Flower Terms Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 538 | Page Views: 59 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Dish gardens...corsages...tussie mussies...the language of the floral industry can be really confusing for those who aren't familiar with it.
39	20 Great Restaurant Ideas To Promote Customer Loyalty – Part 1 Written by: Ian Macdonald | Distributed: 2006-12-27 | Word Count: 543 | Page Views: 59 | Votes: 22 | Rating: 3.36 It does not matter how well your restaurant is doing or what marketing you have planned, there are always lots of little things you can do that cost virtually no money. Here are some great ideas that we find are very effective in building customer loyalty...
40	When It Comes to Business Names, Acronyms Are FUBAR Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-09 | Word Count: 553 | Page Views: 58 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.30 When you're dreaming up a new company name or product name, avoid acronyms. Here's why.
41	The Evil 10: 10 Common Indoor Air Quality Conditions That Plagues Us All Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2009-12-01 | Word Count: 1822 | Page Views: 57 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67 Questions about unusual chemical or musty odors? Need an indoor air quality or IAQ testing information, because of sick building syndrome or building related illness?
42	Architectural Lettering In Our Modern Age Written by: Morris Timlen | Distributed: 2008-11-11 | Word Count: 945 | Page Views: 54 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 In these days of discount stores, we are most familiar with the lettering we can buy at the store, which can be glued to any surface. But unless you are an architect, few people think about architectural lettering as a modern-day method of adding information to a landmark.
43	Small Business Collections: CT Corporation Written by: Gene Allen | Distributed: 2006-06-21 | Word Count: 382 | Page Views: 53 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.44 Walter Small Business: Hey skip, did you ever try to collect from a debtor in court and then found out that he moved to another state just as you got your judgment? Gene Skiptrace: Sure, things like that happen all the time.
44	Jay Abraham Presents The Strategy of Preeminence Written by: Jay Abraham | Distributed: 2007-11-21 | Word Count: 757 | Page Views: 53 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44 Why do some entrepreneurs gain levels of success so much higher than others? Most often, it's due to the fact that they have a better philosophical strategy. They approach dealing with prospects and clients with a deep desire to really help and solve their problems.
45	Dental Practice Staff Management -- Turning a Difficult Employee into a Star Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | Word Count: 552 | Page Views: 53 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 It takes both courage and management skill to deal with a difficult employee in your dental practice. It is never easy to confront an employee with regard to performance issues. Yet, by developing this vital management skill, you can potentially add upwards of $40,000 to the gross receipts of your practice. That's for a solo practitioner with 3-6 employees.
46	The Sims Don't Face Energy Cost Issues Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-16 | Word Count: 452 | Page Views: 52 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67 Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in an entirely electronic world like the characters in the popular game The Sims do? That way we would never be faced with difficult financial challenges like the enormous rise in energy costs that we're all battling these days. Although most businesses face some additional challenges due to the rising cost of fuel, the floral industry is particularly hard hit because of the enormous impact prices have on greenhouses.
47	The Power of Thinking BIG Written by: Ed Mylett | Distributed: 2009-01-27 | Word Count: 1109 | Page Views: 52 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 3.56 Imagination is one of the world's greatest forces. Human beings have progressed and developed in direct relationship to their collective imagination. All of our world's greatest achievements were once just thoughts in the minds of people who dared to dream them.
48	Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners View Problems As an Opportunity To Grow, Struggling Salon/Spa Owners Don't! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-07-07 | Word Count: 485 | Page Views: 52 Wealthy salon/spa owners focus their energies on growth and overcoming challenges, not on worrying about what others say or think.
49	Track And Measure Your Advertising, Customer Acquisition Costs, And The Lifetime Value Of A Customer Written by: Hunter Waterhouse | Distributed: 2009-11-19 | Word Count: 1679 | Page Views: 51 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 As business owners and managers, we need to look at a variety of numbers to gain a better understanding of our businesses. In this article, we are going to consider two very important metrics in business marketing - Cost Of Customer Acquisition and Advertising ROI (Return On Investment).
50	Fewer Broken Appointments Mean a More Profitable Dental Practice Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | Word Count: 608 | Page Views: 51 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 On a daily basis, a dentist and staff probably spend more time discussing and dealing with the topic of appointment cancels, broken appointments, and no-shows than any other subject. It is a source of endless frustration. Downtime is also the biggest single source of lost revenue.
51	Shy People Are a Blessing Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2010-12-22 | Word Count: 719 | Page Views: 51 A person who is shy always comes across as having a charm that is singularly missing in most people. Instead of that often brash over-confident person who just loves the sound of her or his own voice, the shy person seems to live and breathe more softly.
52	A Company Catchphrase: Creating a Motto or Slogan That Promotes Your Business Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | Word Count: 608 | Page Views: 51 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Catchphrases, mottoes and slogans truly influence customers, and that's why you want one for your own company. In just three steps, here's how to make one up for your company.
53	Small Business Collections: Prepaid Legal Plans Written by: Gene Allen | Distributed: 2006-06-15 | Word Count: 497 | Page Views: 50 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.20 Skip I feel like I've hit a wall that's dripping with red ink. I have a stack of unpaid invoices that's squeezing the life out of my bank account. I need to take some of these people to court, but I don't have a clue about how to get it done.
54	To Improve Collections in Your Dental Practice, Manage Patient Expectations Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | Word Count: 596 | Page Views: 50 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67 Many patients come into a dental practice with the notion that insurance will cover everything. This needs to be set straight during their first visit. In fact, the word "insurance" is a misnomer. What the patient has is really a dental benefit plan, which could cover all or a portion of their treatment. The coverage is never guaranteed, and there are dozens of ways in which payment could be denied even for a preventive exam and cleaning visit...
55	Crowdsourcing: 9 Hidden Pitfalls of This New Method of Generating Your New Business Name Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | Word Count: 1053 | Page Views: 49 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 Want to get a spiffy new company name or product name fast, at low cost? A lot of Internet-savvy people are looking into a method of finding new names called "crowdsourcing." Although it produces possible names fast, at low cost, crowdsourcing carries with it nine significant disadvantages.
56	Amendments to Construction Lien Law in New Jersey Written by: Steven Nudelman, Esq | Distributed: 2011-07-25 | Word Count: 1136 | Page Views: 49 Based on a report issued by the New Jersey Law Revision Commision, a revision to the Construction Lien Law was signed by Governor Christie in January, 2011.
57	The Home Based Business Phenomenon Written by: Michael Orsini | Distributed: 2006-09-01 | Word Count: 625 | Page Views: 48 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 This article examines some of the sociological, psychological, and cultural influences driving the home based business phenomenon which is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative for many working people.
58	Project Management Gone Wrong Written by: Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM | Distributed: 2008-12-04 | Word Count: 864 | Page Views: 47 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 The following are true stories of project management gone terribly wrong. Only the details and the names have been changed to protect the guilty. These stories were collected from colleagues who work on projects in large and small organizations in varying industries.
59	The Evolution of Process Validation Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2009-01-27 | Word Count: 471 | Page Views: 47 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.69 In November 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft guidance on process validation. Entitled Process Validation: General Principles and Practices, this draft guidance replaces the previous guidance issued in 1987. What does this mean to you?
60	Administrative Professionals' Day Is Growing In Popularity Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-11 | Word Count: 776 | Page Views: 46 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40 Administrative Professionals' Day, formerly known as Secretary's Day, is always on the Wednesday of the last full week in April.
61	The Tea Room Business Plan – Mission, Strategy and Tactics Written by: Marcus Stout | Distributed: 2007-06-30 | Word Count: 528 | Page Views: 45 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.71 Since the tea room is a relatively simple small business, an elaborate mission statement is overkill. The entrepreneur should decide the reason for the business and what goals the business should accomplish.
62	Business School for Non-Business Minds: Got a NAICS Number? Written by: Melissa Mashtonio | Distributed: 2008-04-15 | Word Count: 423 | Page Views: 45 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.40 I’m a journalist. I spent a lot of my career in the news business. As my career has progressed, I’ve spent time at small and large companies, and I have sat through dozens of business meetings wondering what the heck the “money” people are talking about. They used acronyms as if they were a foreign language.
63	Work Less - Make More Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2011-03-04 | Word Count: 413 | Page Views: 45 Sometimes it's nice to look back and see how far we have come. Because your growth can sometimes be a bit like watching grass grow.
64	The Top Four Introvert Marketing Strengths, As Rated by Introverts Themselves and the Public Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-23 | Word Count: 529 | Page Views: 45 It's true that introverts will never grab center stage at a party, and they are not masterful at small talk. However, introverts have many other abilities that take them far in business, and it can make a huge difference to potential clients when those qualities are spotlighted in their marketing.
65	Marketing Tip: Why Most Network Marketers Fail Written by: Marty Bradfield | Distributed: 2010-11-11 | Word Count: 1149 | Page Views: 44 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 97% of all MLMers and Network Marketers fail... Why? I will break it down for you in this article, and then I will show you how you can overcome the challenges that you must overcome to be successful in this industry...
66	Marketing Messages That Work Written by: Robert Middleton | Distributed: 2007-05-08 | Word Count: 1109 | Page Views: 44 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 Want a great marketing message? Create it based on the following four steps...
67	Delivering Effective Performance Feedback - Simple Steps for Success Written by: Andria L. Corso | Distributed: 2010-04-13 | Word Count: 989 | Page Views: 44 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00 Delivering performance feedback does not need to be difficult. Follow the guidelines and feedback delivery model outlined in this article and you will create a more simple and effective process to deliver effective performance feedback.
68	Interview Coaching: A Home-Based Business on the Cutting Edge Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2007-08-24 | Word Count: 1400 | Page Views: 44 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86 You name it - Blackberry, Skype Connection, Cell Phone, iPhone - these are the tools of this trade. Who would believe that someone with a home-based business could reach out to someone in a far away country and work with a client via a Blackberry and a cell phone?
69	Curious Employee Foils Corporate Credit Card Fraud Scam Written by: Scott Burke | Distributed: 2007-12-25 | Word Count: 1411 | Page Views: 44 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.45 MOLLY, THE ASSISTANT, Molly treasurer at XYZ Corp. in Miami, opened an e-mail from a former colleague who no longer worked for the organization. The e-mail read: "Hi Molly, there should be a refund of $716 on my old corporate Visa card from the IP Conference. I paid for, but did not attend, the conference and did not turn in the charge to XYZ for reimbursement. Can you have Visa issue a refund check to me? Thanks very much for your help."
70	FDA's New Process Validation Guidance Recommends Team Approach Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2009-03-10 | Word Count: 666 | Page Views: 44 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 0.86 The November 2008 FDA draft guidance for process validation says "We recommend an integrated team approach to process validation that includes expertise from a variety of disciplines..." But when different people from different backgrounds work together, disagreements can stall your team. How do you get your project back on track?
71	Xerox Follow Apple on the Comeback Trail Written by: Jennifer Robinson | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | Word Count: 1238 | Page Views: 43 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 In many ways the companies share similar fortunes. Apple (founded by Steve Jobs, Stephen Wozniak, Ronald Wayne) produced the first successful personal computer with a graphical operating system. Xerox (founded by Chester Carlson, Joseph C Wilson) were the inventors of Xerography (later called the photocopier).
72	Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners Understand the Power of Their Words! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-28 | Word Count: 480 | Page Views: 43 When struggling salon/spa owners start practicing and using the language of wealthy salon/spa owners they begin to experience a freedom that goes beyond current circumstance and have the freedom to reinvent their reality.
73	Negotiation - Basic Techniques for Telecom Expense Management Written by: Nermine Shaker | Distributed: 2009-09-01 | Word Count: 795 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.00 Everyone has to negotiate at one stage or another. These negotiations could be in the form of promotions, sales calls, hiring, and more. For companies, negotiations are in the form of contracts, business deals and cost management. The rule of thumb for most negotiations remains the same although the situation, process, and result may be different.
74	Considerations for Executive Protection Written by: Harold German | Distributed: 2009-08-18 | Word Count: 1732 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.25 In this article, Harold German discusses key topics that should be considered when it comes to providing executive protection.
75	Oprah Winfrey And Other Business People Recognize The Value Of Great Customer Service Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-16 | Word Count: 554 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60 Visitors who visit Oprah Winfrey's production studio for a taping of her show are sometimes amazed at the great, friendly service they receive from her staff members from the moment they get in line to enter the studio to the moment they exit after the show.
76	Brand Awareness and the Fundamentals of Brandcasting Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2009-07-31 | Word Count: 785 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.56 For a company to become well known in the online world, you might think that they would have to spend a large amount of money. While marketing budgets of leading companies are extensive, many effective online branding strategies can easily be achieved with nothing more than creativity and determination.
77	Michael Jackson Vs Prince Written by: Ov Guy | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 737 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.00 What is the real story behind the Michael Jackson vs. Prince rivalry? On our new website, we present the answer from people who were there and saw what was going on first hand. In this article, we crack open the door that hides the truth of how the music industry works behind the scenes, so that consumers might better understand why their favorite musicians do not grace the airwaves as often as they otherwise would...
78	Domain Registration Expiry and Auto-Renewal Grace Period Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | Word Count: 469 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.00 Auto renewal grace period for an expired domain is a dedicated 30-day window space that happens when your registrar simply fails to renew your domain. Now, your domain will enter a phase where you will have an access to a 30-day grace period though which you can retrieve your domain name by contacting the registrar and paying an additional penal fee...
79	Cost Reduction: Cutbacks Are Unavoidable Written by: Thayne Carper | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | Word Count: 497 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.00 Good cost reduction means you must slash your expenses and costs when possible, provided that this does not affect your product quality or harm your operations. There are numerous approaches to cutting expenses, and you cost reduction plan must identify where you can save money.
80	Chicago Florist Follows In Oprah Winfrey's Do-Gooder Footsteps Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-19 | Word Count: 388 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 Life isn't always easy, but it sure can turn out great. It seems a florist in Chicago has found that good things can result from some of the bad turns life occasionally throws us.
81	5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Telecom Consulting Firm Written by: Nermine Shaker | Distributed: 2009-09-03 | Word Count: 884 | Page Views: 42 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50 With all the different aspects involved in telecommunications for today's businesses, hiring a telecom consultant firm is a necessity. With the advent of computers and high-speed Internet, there are many choices for a company's telecom needs. It is important not only to keep up to date on the latest telecom technology but also to do so in the most cost-effective way; otherwise, a company will lose out in today's competitive market.
82	Growing Demand for Loose Leaf Tea and Tea Rooms Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2006-10-10 | Word Count: 768 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.00 The tremendous demand for high quality loose leaf tea is favorably affecting the tea room industry.
83	Guerrilla Marketing: About Love Not War Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-07-29 | Word Count: 1061 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 "Guerrilla Marketing" is a term coined by Jay Conrad Levinson in his 1984 book: Guerrilla Marketing: Secrets for Making Big Profits for Your Small Business. The term is a spin on "Guerrilla Warfare," war tactics used by small, often indigenous armies fighting larger, better equipped invaders.
84	Cutting Through The Information Overload: Grab Your Readers' Attention With a Great Title Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-03-02 | Word Count: 802 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 As avid readers, we have trained our brains to scan the headlines looking for something that might suit our desires... This article will give you a solid understanding of how to grab your readers by the eyeballs and get them to open and read your articles...
85	10,000 Reasons Why You Should Do Your Homework Before Investing In An Online Business Opportunity Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2009-10-26 | Word Count: 1123 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.43 Too often, I only hear from people on the phone after they have lost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to launch their new online business ventures. They call me when they have just a few dollars left. I sometimes wish people would have found me first, so that I could have helped them find real success, instead of heartache.
86	How Accepting Credit Cards Can Increase Sales And Revenue Written by: Scott Burke | Distributed: 2008-01-01 | Word Count: 486 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.14 Accepting credit cards is becoming a must for entrepreneurs and small businesses in today's business environment. There are numerous social, demographic and technological factors combining to make plastic the payment form of choice for increasing numbers of people.
87	Burris Life Coaching Sets New Standards for Life Coach Certification Written by: Kelly Burris | Distributed: 2006-10-12 | Word Count: 658 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.71 What determines human behavior? There is not a Life Coach or for that matter a psychologist, psychiatrist or physician who can definitively answer this question yet this is the most fundamental question if you wish to initiate permanent behavior change. If you can not answer this question, how can you possibly expect to help someone make a change in their behavior let alone a permanent change? How can you move forward if you do not know what is moving you forward.
88	For a Better New Product Name or New Company Name, Create a Scorecard Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-29 | Word Count: 501 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 2.15 Create a list of criteria for your new business name or product name before you start brainstorming. This enables you to winnow your list to the top names with confidence.
89	Before You Spend a Cent on Marketing: Answer These Three Questions Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2006-06-15 | Word Count: 1453 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 Every business needs good marketing in order to thrive. Still, most businesses squander precious resources on promoting the wrong products, in the wrong way, to the wrong people.
90	Are Bottlenecks Holding You Back? Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-17 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Over the last couple of months I've been reading a book called "The Goal" after having it referred to me by my friend and colleague, Aaron Parsons. Now "The Goal" is actually a book about the manufacturing industry which is written like a novel. But it has had a huge impact on my thinking around business.
91	5 Ways to Save on IP Telephony with Call-Accounting Software Written by: Alexander Anoshin | Distributed: 2010-02-17 | Word Count: 834 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 From this article, you'll learn how to use call accounting software to reduce your enterprise IP telephony costs.
92	Government Grant Writing: Doing It Yourself Written by: Brendon Turner | Distributed: 2009-10-27 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 Chances are, if you're looking for a grant to start up your small business or not-for-profit organization, you don't have the money to hire grant writers. A few will work with the promise of payment once the grant money comes in, but these are few and far between. The alternative? Do the government grant writing yourself.
93	How To Write A 300 Page Book In Four Months Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2008-07-15 | Word Count: 821 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 There's a lot of hoopla about becoming an author of your very own business book. The promise of fame and fortune is very alluring. Yet your book remains perpetually 'about to be' written. Meanwhile your business has ground to a halt. Hmmm... might there be a better way to get a book written?
94	Confined Space Rescue Teams - In-House or Outside? Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-10-28 | Word Count: 707 | Page Views: 40 When you have permit-required confined spaces at your facility, you are required to establish procedures for how a worker is rescued from the space in the event of an injury or accident. Basically, there are two options for rescue: use in-house personnel to rescue the worker by entering the confined space and use outside emergency personnel to rescue workers. Learn more...
95	The 10-Point Marketing Checkup Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2007-10-11 | Word Count: 970 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 Here are a few tips in attracting new customers.
96	Priming and Bottling Your Home Brewed Beer Written by: Mark Thurnau | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | Word Count: 712 | Page Views: 39 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.44 Bottling their first batch of homebrew is a big step in the lives of novice homebrewing enthusiasts. While the beer still will not be ready to drink for several weeks after bottling, there is definitely a strong sense of satisfaction that can be gained from finally moving the brew from the fermentation container into the bottles. While this step is often a great deal of fun, it is important to keep some basics in mind when priming and bottling to create the most successful final product possible.
97	Private Label Bottled Water Improves Advertising Effectiveness Written by: Marcus Stout | Distributed: 2007-09-25 | Word Count: 390 | Page Views: 39 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.00 Private label bottled water is a powerful, effective advertising tool and private label bottled water is a cost effective way to promote a consumer brand. It is an important element of any effective consumer advertising effort.
98	List Building Tips For The Affiliate Marketer Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | Word Count: 762 | Page Views: 39 List building is one simple marketing strategy any affiliate marketer can use to increase traffic and sales. But there are a few simple things you can do to make your list building and affiliate marketing much more effective, find out what they are by reading this article.
99	How To Develop Organizational Culture With Outsource Staff? Written by: Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM | Distributed: 2009-03-03 | Word Count: 524 | Page Views: 39 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.20 Today's businesses - even small ones - are complex organizations made up of in-house and outsourced or virtual assistance staff. The in-house staff might meet in a single office location, but the outsourced staff could be anywhere. It's a good business decision to outsource:
100	Selling to Introverts: 10 Ways to Appeal to Introverts' Marketing Preferences Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | Word Count: 789 | Page Views: 38 Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, you probably have an unthinking tendency to market to people the way you yourself prefer to be communicated with and treated. If your target audience resembles you, that approach succeeds. But if your target audience differs greatly from you, you're shooting yourself in the foot when you do that. Learn how this applies to selling to introverts.
101	Telecom Expense Management - Spotting Telecom Billing Errors Written by: Nermine Shaker | Distributed: 2009-09-03 | Word Count: 932 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 Whether a business has only ten employees making a few long distance calls a day, or is a burgeoning enterprise with hundreds of employees conducting thousands of calls and data transfers every hour, it is important for that business to carefully manage their telecommunication costs.
102	Disposable Particulate Respirators Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2009-07-15 | Word Count: 709 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.36 Disposable particulate respirators come in a variety styles and are meant to protect workers from nonhazardous contaminants in the workplace. These types of respirators are one category of air-purifying respirator.
103	Hurt and Rescue Your Customers Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-15 | Word Count: 477 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50 There's a saying in the direct marketing world called "hurt and rescue" which sounds kind of harsh. But I wanted to take a minute and walk you through the process of how it works now.
104	Good Planning Is The Key To The Success Of Any Event! Written by: Owen James | Distributed: 2009-02-27 | Word Count: 452 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00 At your next outdoor or indoor event, good planning will be essential to the overall success of your event. As part of the overall planning process, you will need to know how much space to allot for guests and event staff. You can use the chart in this article to make accurate assessments of the space that will be needed to serve your guests properly.
105	Help Your Products Sell Like Pokemon And Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-07 | Word Count: 530 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.50 The creators of those cute little pocket monsters, Pokemon, are certainly rolling in money these days. Since their appearance on Saturday morning cartoons almost a decade ago, Pokemon items have been among the biggest selling types of merchandise for children. There are Pokemon toys, clothes, trading cards, decorative items, games, and much more. If you're in retail sales, you'd probably be thrilled if your products sold like Pokemon. And, with a little sales and marketing savvy, you can boost your sales, no matter what your product-from flowers to software and beyond.
106	The Pros And Cons Of Postcard Marketing-direct marketing offline Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-11-29 | Word Count: 675 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 Postcard marketing is one of the oldest methods of marketing. Its concept is simple but can be quite effective. It is just sending out your message to your mailing list on a postcard. Postcard marketing is a powerful and cost effective way to advertise and will keep building in momentum when done correctly.
107	How To Build a Strong and Powerful Business During a Recession Written by: Trey McMartin | Distributed: 2011-11-10 | Word Count: 987 | Page Views: 38 During a recession, most business owners pull the reins on advertising budgets, fearful of what tomorrow might bring... Those who remain fearful have forgotten what made them the success they are today... They have forgotten that they have a God-given talent to overcome the incredible obstacles in their paths.
108	The Tea Room Business Plan -- Start Up Written by: Marcus Stout | Distributed: 2007-03-23 | Word Count: 641 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60 Although there are many opportunities for tea rooms as successful businesses, success requires planning. But before the planning process starts the budding entrepreneur needs to evaluate their personal psychological, emotional and financial preparation for the task ahead.
109	Salon and Spa Owners: Which Monk Are You? Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-07-05 | Word Count: 477 | Page Views: 38 Too many salon and spa owners are carrying around a lot hurts, regrets, guilt, past failures and fears about the future. But no one is forcing you to carry these emotional rocks, so put that sack down!
110	The Role of a Visual Vocabulary in Brand Identity Design Written by: Erin Ferree | Distributed: 2006-08-08 | Word Count: 934 | Page Views: 38 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60 Visual elements are a major part of your business's brand identity design. The keystone of that design is the logo, but in many cases, the logo isn't enough to convey all of your brand attributes. A visual vocabulary is a way to reinforce and add to the messaging that is contained in your logo.
111	Business Turnaround: Stabilize Your Environment with Positive Cash Management Written by: Thayne Carper | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 531 | Page Views: 38 A good business turnaround requires you to stabilize your environment; without this step, your business will likely remain unprofitable.  Maintaining both a positive cash balance and abiding by a smart budget is vital.
112	Government Grant Programs: Why You Need an Awesome Proposal Written by: Brendon Turner | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | Word Count: 440 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75 Government funded grants might sound too good to be true, but the fact of the matter is that there are vast numbers of government grant programs out there. There are also a lot of people looking for that grant money, so if you are going to be successful in your application, you need to know what you're doing.
113	Is This Such A Thing As An Info Product in a Day? Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-11-02 | Word Count: 1028 | Page Views: 37 There are lots of books and programs promising you that you can "create a product in a day." You can create a product that you can sell to customers in the time it takes to, say, get your car washed, go to the post office, get through your email, and fix dinner. How totally cool would that be?
114	Link Building in Online Marketing: Tougher Than It Sounds Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | Word Count: 871 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 You probably don't need to read the latest professional advice...Without links, your site won't develop authority. Without authority, it won't move up on the search engines. But even the most savvy online marketing consultant would have to admit that doing that is just not as easy as it sounds.
115	5 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS Written by: Paul Barton | Distributed: 2011-06-24 | Word Count: 363 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.00 Effective communication skills: These five tips will help you put them to work for you.
116	Disaster Preparedness | Safeguarding Your Most Valuable Assets - Company Knowledge Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2010-12-08 | Word Count: 428 | Page Views: 37 Nobody likes to have to think about disaster preparedness, and many do not give thought to safeguarding 'company knowledge', but among other tangible catastrophic losses, it can mean the difference between your business making it or going under when a disastrous event occurs.
117	Competitive Advantage ---- Make Your Strategic Plan Your Launching Pad Written by: Rick Johnson | Distributed: 2008-09-09 | Word Count: 1283 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.43 Developing competitive advantage in the market place is not the easiest thing to accomplish.
118	Five Ways to Alienate Your Employees: A Manager's Guide To Investigating Errors Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2008-04-23 | Word Count: 787 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.00 Are you a manager with too much time on your hands? Do you go home at the end of an eight hour day with boring regularity, leaving a clean desk and a clear conscience? Wouldn't you rather have NO discretionary time in your life? Here are five sure-fire tips to create fear in your employees and keep them from ever participating openly during problem solving discussions.
119	How To Out-Socialize The Gurus On Twitter And Other Social Media Written by: Marty Bradfield | Distributed: 2010-10-22 | Word Count: 1064 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 Social media has long been touted as the latest and greatest Internet marketing tool that will bring new people to any online business seeking new customers... For most online marketers, the social media environment appears over-hyped and ineffective... But, this article will show you how to find real success with social media marketing...
120	Getting Into Google and Yahoo News Written by: Kim Roach | Distributed: 2006-08-28 | Word Count: 1013 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 50 million Americans get news online on any given day. In comparison, only 27 million Americans watch network TV news on a typical evening. The Internet is quickly becoming the preferred news source over television, magazines, and trade publications. You can tap into these massive traffic sources through the use of press releases.
121	Public Speaking Skills: First Principle of Great Communication Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2010-12-15 | Word Count: 876 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.00 We all need public speaking skills, even if it's only the skill of asking a question at a local meeting of the Parents and Teachers' Association. Over the years I have seen even very experienced public speakers forget the most basic principle of oral (spoken) communication.
122	The Importance of Invoice Factoring For Your Business Written by: Toby Seibert | Distributed: 2007-08-13 | Word Count: 835 | Page Views: 37 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 4.25 Invoice factoring is an important strategy for businesses of any size, and it provides an effective way to turn outstanding invoices into quick cash.
123	Understanding Connotations in Tag Lines, Business Names and Monikers Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-07 | Word Count: 523 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 1.75 Discover a simple secret for preventing communication disasters in company names or product names. Instead of fighting what words mean to your audience, you can increase your ability to nail a thought or idea in powerful names, sentences, nicknames or slogans.
124	21 Tips for Defeating Writer's Block Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2011-03-11 | Word Count: 993 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 One of the most difficult aspects of article writing and marketing, is how to come up with fresh topics to write about. It is even more difficult to put your finger on ideas that are hot and related to your topic. Here are some suggestions to help you get those creative juices flowing again...
125	Online Fax - 10 Reasons To Get An Online Fax Service Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2011-09-12 | Word Count: 560 | Page Views: 36 Online faxing is the new more modern way to fax. If you or your company is not using an online fax service, here are 10 good reasons why you should get it.
126	A New Paradigm to Address the High Cost of Vendor Qualification Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 1160 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 The assumption today is that a BETTER audit means a LONGER audit. There has to be another way. What's needed is a new paradigm for vendor qualification; a tool that can drill deeply into the vendor's operation at low cost; something that can provide a more lasting measure of the vendor's performance than simply an audit...
127	Go Green With Your Career Search Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2011-07-28 | Word Count: 636 | Page Views: 36 Many of the qualities of green living, like recycling and sustainability, can apply to a career search, even if the career is not directly associated with green industries.
128	The Single Most Profitable Day You Spend on Your Spa or Salon! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2011-06-30 | Word Count: 470 | Page Views: 36 Salon and spa owners need to combine their marketing plan with marketing systems. A marketing calendar plans out strategies for a year, and is instrumental to the success of your spa or salon.
129	Conference Couples Renown Motivational Speakers With Business Development Experts Creating Ultimate Networking Experience Written by: Aggie Kobrin | Distributed: 2006-09-11 | Word Count: 669 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67 The W.I.S.H Conference, which features legendary speakers such as Les Brown, is an all-encompassing event offering guidance in how to balance life through wealth, inspiration, self-improvement and health.
130	Tattoos Prove The Appeal Of Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-26 | Word Count: 456 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 It seems these days that tattoos are all the rage. Though tattoos have been around for a long time, they were once considered an "alternative" body decoration and you weren't likely to find one on the person sitting next to you in church on Sunday unless he was an ex-military man.
131	Success Leaves Clues Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2011-03-01 | Word Count: 334 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 Sometimes you can learn a lot from just watching what others are doing. After all, success leaves clues, right?
132	Hosted PBX - Is It Right For Your Company? Written by: Nermine Shaker | Distributed: 2009-08-28 | Word Count: 755 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00 Today there is a better alternative available to the traditional PBX phone. This alternative is hosted PBX systems. PBX stands for Private Branch eXchange. With traditional PBX, an incoming call can be routed through switchboard hardware to different extensions throughout the company. This hardware is usually kept somewhere on company premises.
133	Blog Posts Versus Email - Which is Better for Marketing? Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-11-04 | Word Count: 932 | Page Views: 36 Up until fairly recently, when you wanted to keep in touch with customers and prospects, you used email to send periodic messages to people who opted-in to receive your mailings. People are suggesting that with the rise of blogging, that the death knell of email is upon us. This article will consider the demise of opt-in email as the best way to communicate with your customers.
134	Section 179 - 4th Qtr Tax Saving Strategy for Small Business Written by: Sean Marten | Distributed: 2007-12-05 | Word Count: 345 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 Use the power of available deductions to boost your business's bottom line in 2007. Purchase new or "new to you" used business equipment now. Then place it in service by December 31st to realize exceptional tax savings.
135	How To Write A 300 Page Book In Four Months Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2009-02-26 | Word Count: 821 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 There's a lot of hoopla about becoming an author of your very own business book. The promise of fame and fortune is very alluring. Yet your book remains perpetually 'about to be' written. Or, you've sequestered yourself for weeks or months to write your book, only to come out with something you feel luke-warm about.
136	Improve the Profitability of Your Dental Practice by Increasing Staff Productivity Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2009-12-08 | Word Count: 582 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 Payroll costs at many dental offices are high, and doctors are at a loss for ways to bring this under control. Across-the-board salary cuts are not the answer, as that will only result in turnover, and you may end up losing some of your best people. The key culprit is usually low staff productivity.
137	Need a New Business Name? Try an Extended Metaphor Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-23 | Word Count: 522 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.00 When images and words work together to develop one concept in several different ways, that's an extended metaphor. Extended metaphors give readers pleasure, make a company more memorable and have unlimited creative potential to help a company's new name stand head and shoulders above the competition.
138	Types of Spill Containment Equipment Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-23 | Word Count: 492 | Page Views: 36 When evaluating your spill containment equipment needs, you will find there are a wide variety of spill containment tools that are available for various applications. Let's start by looking at some typical spill containment applications.
139	Marketing Tip: Buying Leads And Lead Generation Is Tough Written by: Marty Bradfield | Distributed: 2010-10-28 | Word Count: 1080 | Page Views: 36 There are a lot of industries where business people rely upon buying leads to drive new business for them... For example: colleges and other schools, insurance agents, real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, and network marketers are constantly buying leads to find new prospects...
140	5 Reasons to Hire a Ghost Producer for Your Video Content Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-10-28 | Word Count: 859 | Page Views: 36 When it comes to producing an online video component, such as a webisode series or informational campaign, it might be time to hire such an expert to ghost-produce your materials. Ghost-production is the development of materials that will go out solely under the brand name, without necessarily attributing the creator in the process. As this article will discuss, there are many advantages in this approach for all involved.
141	Get the Balance Right Written by: Rich Thawley | Distributed: 2009-01-28 | Word Count: 638 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.91 Do you build your business around your family or your family around your business? The choice is yours.
142	Success in Business is Easier – if You Can Live Without This Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-10-08 | Word Count: 441 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 It's no secret that acknowledgement is something we crave more than anything else. In fact, I've heard that acknowledgement is sometimes more important than money when it comes to running a team.
143	14 Tips to Improve Your Article Writing and Article Marketing Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2011-03-10 | Word Count: 1133 | Page Views: 36 Everything online requires content, and articles are just one form of content. Learning how to write articles and create content should be a focal point for anyone looking to start a business or even a hobby online, after all like the saying goes, content is king. In this article, we provide 14 tips to help you improve your article content.
144	Up in the Air Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2011-07-24 | Word Count: 678 | Page Views: 36 When looking for work or changing careers, go beyond researching on the internet and reading articles. Find out how you can learn from the art of listening and having a conversation.
145	Retire From Your Full Time Job With The Best Internet Business To Start Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-10-28 | Word Count: 771 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Do you know how many people are quietly earning a six or seven figure income from information publishing? People like you who are earning it from the comfort of their spare room, with no employees, no overhead and almost pure profit?
146	Marketing for Introverts: Ignore the Shoulds and Blaze Your Own Trail Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-11-04 | Word Count: 405 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 If you're an introvert in business, should you force yourself to market in a way that doesn't match who you are? No! Find out why.
147	Maintaining Adequate Spill Containment Systems In The Workplace Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | Word Count: 543 | Page Views: 35 A work area spill of toxic or hazardous agents can be a scary state for all concerned. The natural impulse for nearly all people when they recognize a discharge happening is to do their best to intervene and try to rectify the problem themselves. Unfortunately, this is nearly always the incorrect course of action...
148	My Future Starts Today! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | Word Count: 537 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.75 My future starts today, say it out loud, say it silently to yourself, just say it! Like a lot of people, I looked at my past in an attempt to see what my future would be. After years of thinking about my future in this manner, I came to realize I'm actually stuck in the past in a lot of ways.
149	How Wealthy Salon/Spa Owners Develop The Wealth Mindset Written by: DJ Richoux | Distributed: 2011-06-21 | Word Count: 1058 | Page Views: 35 To become a wealthy salon/spa owner you have free yourself from the guilt of making money and a healthy profit. Start thinking and acting like wealthy salon/spa owner who is comfortable and relaxed around money.
150	Small Business Collections: Third Party Levy Power Written by: Gene Allen | Distributed: 2006-06-27 | Word Count: 324 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00 WSB: He was in a bind so I loaned him some money. That was three years ago. When he got back on his feet again, he wouldn't talk to me about repaying my money, or even return my phone calls. So I went to court and got a judgment against him. GS: Third Party Levies are a powerful tool to help you collect that judgement debt.
151	Do Nice Guys Fail In Internet Marketing For Online Businesses? Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-10-26 | Word Count: 916 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 4.50 The truth is if you want to build a real business, it needs to be scalable. Here are the lessons learned from that fatal day and the take aways you can use to build your business the right way.
152	Online Brand Protection - Must-Know Tactics to Safeguard Your Business Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-03-02 | Word Count: 652 | Page Views: 35 Intellectual property, trademarks and copyrights--if you are in business, you probably know what these are and how important they are. However, an online business has additional factors that must be considered to protect its brand within the Web’s wide exposure.
153	Marketing Tip: There Is A Time For Selling And A Time For Closing The Sale Written by: Marty Bradfield | Distributed: 2010-11-09 | Word Count: 1070 | Page Views: 35 Most commercial webmasters enter the online sales process at a great disadvantage... The disadvantage is that they have never worked in sales, nor have they studied the fine art of copy writing... Many webmasters spend a considerable amount of time second-guessing themselves about when and where to ask for the sale...
154	How To Sell Your Products Online And Cash In On What May Be The Only Recession Proof Industry Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-11-18 | Word Count: 1008 | Page Views: 35 Tens of thousands of people all over the globe are quietly cashing in on what may be the only recession proof industry -- at the very least it's one of few industries maintaining consistent and enormous growth!
155	A Dysfunctional Team Is Normal Written by: Diana Keith | Distributed: 2008-04-15 | Word Count: 519 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 Did you know that a dysfunctional team is normal? What is not common is for your team to remain that way over time. Learn the six tell tale signs on how to know if your team is dysfunctional, along with how you can start to improve performance once and for all
156	The Secret To Making Successful Business Connections Written by: Kate Smalley | Distributed: 2006-10-11 | Word Count: 672 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 4.00 If you have a hard time making successful business connections, don't despair. Anyone can be good at meeting people-if they use the right technique. The whole secret to making a positive connection is knowing how to attract people and inspire them to want to give you a chance.
157	Building Brand Identity: How Wikipedia Defines Branding Success Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-08-19 | Word Count: 917 | Page Views: 34 It is instructive and inspiring to take a look at the people who have succeeded in your field. Whether it's an attempt to learn from their mistakes and victories or just a pause to reflect on the admirable accomplishments of another, studying the work of those who've set the benchmark can inspire reflection and spur us on to greater heights.
158	Developing A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | Word Count: 435 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 If you operate a facility with above-ground oil storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons using storage tanks, drums, containers, or utilize equipment that contains oil in excess of this amount, the EPA requires your facility to maintain a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).
159	Dealing with Uncertainty in Marketing Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | Word Count: 929 | Page Views: 34 So often a business owner will say to me that they "hate" marketing. If you are a small business owner who "hates" marketing or even feels a sense of uneasiness when you contemplate marketing for your business, this article is dedicated to you.
160	Why Your Business Needs A Telecom Audit Written by: Nermine Shaker | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | Word Count: 764 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 Every new technology brings new problems and challenges. Much as computers introduced a whole range of compatibility issues and headaches for early adopters, modern telecom technologies have raised a range of new issues.
161	25 Ways to Get Passive Income From Scratch Written by: Jay Abraham | Distributed: 2007-12-05 | Word Count: 1288 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 Everyone I ever talk to -- business owners, employees, retirees or students alike --- all tell me if they could have one financial wish among all the rest...it would be to create multiple streams of passive income for life.
162	Relocate to Dallas: High Value Real Estate, High Quality Living Written by: Darrell Self | Distributed: 2010-06-03 | Word Count: 768 | Page Views: 34 Buying or renting a home in Dallas means moving to a city with a lower cost of living than the national average, high real estate values, and superior educational and health options. Served by an international airport and characterized by ethnic diversity, Dallas is an excellent relocation choice.
163	Eight Keys to Success Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-11 | Word Count: 452 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.80 Who among us does not want to be successful? Everybody wants to achieve some level of success, whether it be in their personal life or in the business world. Below are eight keys to success that everyone should follow in their daily routine.
164	You Can Turn Complaints into Cash! Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2006-08-08 | Word Count: 795 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 24 | Rating: 3.54 Most of us don't like listening to complaints. We can't imagine the value in listening to someone rant and rage about something they're dissatisfied with. But here 's a secret: There's gold in those complaints—-if—-you know what to listen for.
165	Which Is Better, Affiliate Marketing Or Network Marketing? Written by: Marty Bradfield | Distributed: 2010-11-16 | Word Count: 1081 | Page Views: 34 You may be surprised at the number of online publishers and forum communities that prohibit the discussion of MLM and network marketing opportunities... There are two primary reasons why mainstream online marketers do not want to talk about either one...
166	Beware of the Online Marketing Minefield Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-01-15 | Word Count: 1067 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 Many people have used the Internet to become multi-millionaires. Others have used the Internet to discover financial disaster. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to online success. Anyone who wants to start an online business can succeed, if only they know what to do and what to avoid.
167	Live Nation Linking To Ticket Brokers Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | Word Count: 501 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 At the time of this writing (late 2009) Live Nation's website is linking to tickets held by brokers. This isn't a move to bolster its online marketing. The world's largest promoter of concerts says it's a move to better serve their customers. But there may be more to this story...
168	How to Write a Lead-Generating White Paper for a Medical Device Written by: Alec Alpert | Distributed: 2008-09-03 | Word Count: 909 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 Unlike other products, a medical device presents special challenges to a white paper writer. This article explains how to write for the medical device industry.
169	9 Extremely Easy Ways to Make Your Indie Record Label's Sales SIZZLE! Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-06-14 | Word Count: 746 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.58 Today, record labels that have consistently been successful face a serious challenge in maintaining the value of their brand name. Your reputation is everything in this business. You cannot become complacent. I have developed ten ways to help you improve your Indie record label company so that you will not become a "has been".
170	Create Staggering Wealth With An Efficient Marketing Sales Funnel Process Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | Word Count: 1175 | Page Views: 34 Did you know a marketing sales funnel process can make you or break you? It's easy and you can make big bucks online quickly if you do this right.
171	3-30-3 Rule of Online User Behaviour Written by: Jamie Lee | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | Word Count: 599 | Page Views: 34 An effective sales funnel design is instrumental to maximising conversion. The average web visitor would give you a mere 3 seconds before deciding to press the Back button of his browser. If you succeed in capturing his attention, you gain an additional 30 seconds where he will evaluate your value proposition. Finally, you will have an additional 3 minutes to persuade him to perform a particular action.
172	Why Businesses Need Receivable Factoring In Cash Flow Management Written by: Toby Seibert | Distributed: 2007-08-08 | Word Count: 866 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.60 In today's business environment, many businesses need to fine-tune the process of getting paid on invoices, in order to improve their cash on hand. Improving cash flow can be an ongoing challenge for businesses of all sizes, and it is an issue that must be addressed to ensure the long-term viability of the business.
173	5 Types Of Titles That Can Get More People To Read Your Article Written by: Lee Dobbins | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | Word Count: 972 | Page Views: 33 In today's fast paced world where visitors take only about 4 seconds to scan a webpage, you are competing with thousands of other article writers so you need to write a compelling title that draws in readers like a magnet so that your article stands out from the crowd. Here are 5 different types of titles that are sure to get more people "clicking in" to read your article:
174	The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them Written by: Cecile Peterkin | Distributed: 2010-03-11 | Word Count: 650 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 A job interview is your chance to shine. Now that you've been given this opportunity, it's critical that you don't waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in job interviews and how to avoid them.
175	Four Steps That Make Asking For Referrals Easy And Pain-free Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2007-06-14 | Word Count: 956 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.47 When it comes to referrals, the most frequent request I get from small business owners is 'Do you have a script I can use when I ask my customers to send me referrals?'
176	7 Tips to Select the Best Security Camera Written by: Bob Arpin | Distributed: 2009-07-07 | Word Count: 1133 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.57 CCTV (closed circuit television) systems are gaining mainstream popularity as a crime-fighting tool. The do-it-yourself (DIY) security camera system is commonplace. Video surveillance can be a powerful tool, but only if the system is designed properly for the particular situation and intended outcomes. Whether you're in the market for a business or home security camera system, choosing the BEST security camera is key to ensuring that high quality video surveillance footage is obtained.
177	Keys to Attracting Win-Win Strategic Alliances Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-04-20 | Word Count: 908 | Page Views: 33 The most potent marketing strategy for any small business owner is not a great website, or lots of Facebook friends, or a killer networking plan. The marketing strategy that will get you faster and farther than anything else put together is developing strategic alliances with other businesses so you can promote each others products and services.
178	Introvert Marketing: Success Models May Help You Attract Business Your Own Way Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-11-18 | Word Count: 350 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 Many people assume that successful people are by definition extroverts. That's untrue. When you look more closely and carefully, you can see many introverts succeeding in public life and in business. To join their ranks, find a success model or two and learn from them.
179	Managing Your Support Department through Seasons of High Employee Turnover Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2006-05-24 | Word Count: 334 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 Even in the best run companies, support departments have the reputation for high employee turnover rates.
180	An Introduction to Accounts Receivable Financing Written by: Toby Seibert | Distributed: 2007-08-07 | Word Count: 767 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 Accounts receivable financing or factoring, as it is called in the financial industry, can be combined with various other financing methods to help a business to accomplish an effective cash flow process.
181	Achieve Your Goals With This Mind Trick Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2011-03-03 | Word Count: 332 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 Zig Ziglar had a quote which read: "An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartar source with him." And I wanted to take a moment to expand on that quote today, because metaphorically "Moby Dick" is the big dreams we are chasing. But how many of us really believe we will create them?
182	Positive Attitude-Good for Yourself and Others Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-28 | Word Count: 438 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Having a positive attitude is not only important for yourself, it is also important to the people that you come in contact with during your daily life.
183	The Photocopier,The Firewall and Google Written by: Jennifer Robinson | Distributed: 2010-08-03 | Word Count: 420 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 China, following on from its censorship of the Internet, has identified photocopiers in Tibet as a potential threat to the state... Continue reading to get the details of this odd story...
184	3 Cutting Edge Steps Show You The Real Way To Make Money Online Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-11-16 | Word Count: 742 | Page Views: 33 Tens of thousands of people all over the globe are quietly cashing in on what may be the only recession proof industry -- at the very least it's one of few industries maintaining consistent and enormous growth! These people... well, these are just regular folks who have decided they want some extra income and have turned to information publishing for profit (staggering profit). Here is how they do it.
185	Retire From Your Job With This Internet Business Training Program Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-11-23 | Word Count: 852 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 The possibilities with information marketing are limitless - it's up to you whether you want a five, six or even seven figure income. Whichever appeals to you most - it is ALL more than possible with information publishing.
186	How To Profit From Really Inexpensive Website Traffic Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-10-28 | Word Count: 1200 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 All online marketers eventually realize that a steady flow of targeted traffic is the very life's blood of their online business. At that point some decide to focus on generating free traffic via methods such as article marketing and search engine optimization. That's how I generated most of my website traffic for many years.
187	How Pro-Active Salespeople Can Increase Their Yearly Income Through Diversification Written by: Casey Moher | Distributed: 2008-07-01 | Word Count: 837 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.50 There are a variety of salesmen and saleswomen in the business world, and each possesses a different approach to their work. Salespeople, depending on their fields of work, can be divided into two categories: proactive or reactive. It is important for any salesperson to understand what type of sale he or she is making, and to tailor their technique according to the client at hand.
188	How to Evaluate the Quality of a Dietary Supplement Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2010-11-02 | Word Count: 751 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 0.67 So, you've found a Dietary Supplement that exactly fits your special need. The information on the supplier's website appears to be consistent with everything that you've read and heard, and now you're ready to buy. But there are questions on your mind. "What is the quality of this product that I'm buying?" you ask. "Can I really trust this supplier?"
189	Why Starting Your Own Small Indie Record Label Can Be More Profitable Than Signing With One of Their Big Brothers? Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-06-06 | Word Count: 650 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 Many years ago people believed that the only way you could make money in the music business was to sign up with a big record label. The major label treated many of their artists like slaves and barely gave them enough of the money to survive. They really didn't have a lot of choice if they wanted to get their music recorded.
190	Create A Chemical Spill Response Plan Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-16 | Word Count: 515 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 While following all appropriate precautions significantly reduces the chance of a chemical spill, it is mandatory that any facility that uses chemicals or chemical agents in the course of production has a Chemical Spill Response Plan in place.
191	Impactful Talent Management: The Five Essential Dos Written by: Andria L. Corso | Distributed: 2010-02-18 | Word Count: 1277 | Page Views: 32 Simplify your talent management and development programs with these 5 steps: define, describe, discuss, decide, & differentiate. Just because talent development involves the most precious commodity in your company does not mean it needs to be complex. By using these 5 steps, your solution can be impactful yet simple.
192	Are Your Websites Secure Or Is The Back Door Wide Open? Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | Word Count: 722 | Page Views: 32 One of the topics that all of us online business people are aware of but usually don't feel totally on top of is website security. Coming from a background of having spent over 20 years in the U.S. military, and having spent four years as a software tester, I have a greater awareness of the need for continuous vigilance in this area than your average marketer.
193	The Cost Segregation Study Process for Achieving Real Estate Investment Tax Benefits Written by: Casey Moher | Distributed: 2008-07-22 | Word Count: 908 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.38 Real estate investors and owners can greatly benefit from using cost segregation studies in order to accelerate the overall property depreciation. This may sound baffling at first glance, but when you realize the dramatic current income tax benefit, the advantages become much clearer.
194	Nine Policies That Greatly Improve Collections in Your Dental Practice Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-02-16 | Word Count: 609 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Many dental offices lose between $10,000 and $50,000 annually, year after year, due to deficiencies in Accounts Receivable management. Sadly, some of them don't even know how much money they are leaving on the table. With a systematic process for collecting monies that are owed, a practice can drastically reduce the revenues that remain uncollected. Sound - and profitable - collections begin with the following policies.
195	Online Brand Management: Brand Protection Basics Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-03-12 | Word Count: 972 | Page Views: 32 One of the greatest strengths of the Web is that it gives everyone with a connection the ability to publish content, period. Anyone can register domain names and build attendant webpages, often for what amounts to a pittance. Naturally, this flexibility has attracted the attention of people with less than honest motives for their efforts. Here we share three common hazards and their solutions for safeguarding your brand.
196	The Reverse Merger: The Small Business Version Of The IPO Written by: Allen R. Goldstone | Distributed: 2008-08-06 | Word Count: 811 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.27 Why is our nation so focused on everything large when it comes to business? Multibillion dollar financings, acquisitions and meltdowns have us transfixed like rubber neckers on a highway. Is it possible that we need to revisit the thought that bigger isn't necessarily better?
197	SEO Lessons from Local Businesses Written by: Trey McMartin | Distributed: 2011-11-09 | Word Count: 945 | Page Views: 32 More than once in the six years that I have been providing SEO services for websites, I have had the opportunity to discuss with individual business owners their search engine optimization needs. Now and again, I run across an individual business owner who is quick to say that SEO is absolutely worthless. When confronted with such an absolute statement, I like to press for details. It has been my experience that people who speak in negative absolutes will have a horror story to share.
198	Marketing Tip: Success Relies Upon The Relationships You Create Written by: Marty Bradfield | Distributed: 2010-11-04 | Word Count: 1452 | Page Views: 32 There is one factor above all others that will determine your ability to be successful on the Internet... That's one factor is your ability to create, develop, and maintain good relationships with other people...
199	How To Earn An Online Living As A Writer Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | Word Count: 373 | Page Views: 32 Since 1996 I've written over 1600 articles. These articles have provided me with a decent living in numerous ways. Here is how I've used the articles that I've written:
200	Best Effort Essential for the Job Interview Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2011-07-30 | Word Count: 676 | Page Views: 32 Interviewing will determine if you are the right person for the job. These tips will help you make the job interview a success.
201	PDAs Vs Laptops For Your Business Tool Of Choice Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2007-01-30 | Word Count: 690 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 For many small and large businesses equipping your staff or workers with the right business tool does present a small dilemma: should you go with a PDA or a Laptop? Examining the features and benefits of both these technical marvels will help you or your company make the right decision.