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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: 343 | 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 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.
20	How To Get Feedback From Colleagues That Makes Sense Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2009-01-27 | Word Count: 841 | Page Views: 83 | 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?"
21	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...
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	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.
25	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.
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	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.
30	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.
31	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.
32	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.
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	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?
37	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.
38	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...
39	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.
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	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.
45	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.
46	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.
47	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.
48	The Home Based Business Phenomenon Written by: Michael Orsini | Distributed: 2006-09-01 | Word Count: 625 | Page Views: 52 | 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.
49	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.
50	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).
51	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.