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July 23, 2009 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Topics: vb for access trainer
An organization that uses Access without understanding Visual Basic is not taking advantage of all the features of the software. VB is learned most effectively at the hands of a certified and experienced instructor, but there are countless Access courses out there. Which is the best one for your business? The […]
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July 1, 2009 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Topics: santa cruz investment, real estate investment in santa cruz
Investing in Santa Cruz real estate can be a great way to make money. People want to live in Santa Cruz, so there is a market for the homes you can buy and sell. On the other hand, many homeowners move to Santa Cruz without counting […]
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May 23, 2009 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Topics: soda vending machine, soda vending business, vending start up
Soda machines are very popular these days particularly in hospitals, colleges, bus stands and airports. We like convenience, options, low prices, and vending machines offer all of these. Vending machines, an extremely profitable market, have become a significant new battleground in the soft-drink business. We’re in […]
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March 20, 2009 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Topics: online business, business opportunity, business, referral traffic
Online businesses that are or become Reliability participants will be able to demonstrate to the public their commitment to the Codes good business practices by displaying the Reliability Seal.Online businesses are therefore advised to make a determination that their practices are in compliance with applicable laws. ONLINE BUSINESS […]
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July 14, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: starting a business, legal paperwork
Getting A Business License: Once you have met with the zoning and business license departments and have determined that your business meets all the specific requirements for operation as a home-based business, you are ready to officially apply for the license. Business licenses are generally issued through the city […]
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June 8, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: Lean Manufacturing, six sigma, culture change, cor, process improvement
All Show: No Go.
Microcosms of Excellence: Negligible Bottom Line Impact.
Solutions Looking for a Problem.
Teams for Teams’ Sake.
Unnecessary Complexity.
Foreign Language Studies.
Meaningless Awards & Certifications.
Data Overkill.
These are a few of the more common pitfalls that we see.
One fundamental tenant of Lean Manufacturing is the elimination of waste. […]
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April 1, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: color brochure printing, full color brochure printing, brochure printing services, brochure and catalog printing, cheap brochure printing
What better way is there to promote your business than by distributing brochures? Say you want to have a garage sale. If you compare a black-and-white flyer with a full-color brochure, which one do you think will capture […]
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April 1, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: Overnight Success, top-notch, secret, Flywheel, Doom Loop, outstanding results, tipping point
A person I admire has a very successful business. He’s sharp, personable, funny, smart, and helpful. And, the products and services he provides are top-notch. He’s sold thousands of them, and his business is operating at a level […]
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March 31, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: early years, start-up phase, secret, gut-clenching scared, early years, fear is a friend
You want to know a secret? My clients and class participants all trust me to hold confidentiality with the most intimate details of their business, but I’m going to go public with one detail I know. […]
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February 21, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: employee retention strategy,employee retention program,employee retention survey,employee retention plan,employee retention research,ways to improve employee retention,employee retention idea
A committed employee is extraordinarily valuable. You can gain staff commitment by meeting people’s key needs: paying attention to people at all levels; trusting and being trusted; tolerating individuality; and creating a blame-free, can-do culture. But why go […]
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February 20, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: Authenticity, Stagnation, Learning from Experts, Monkey See Monkey Do, Effectiveness
I have a recommendation for you for 2006: Take a risk and be inauthentic.
Authenticity, being yourself, is the foundation of your health, and the health of your business. But, it can also be a source of stagnation, and, eventually, your death. It has to do […]
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February 20, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: fundraising ideas,fund raising,fund idea raising,fund organization raising,fund letter raising,charity fund raising,event fund raising
Stay at home moms, school children or just about anyone who wants to raise some funds for either a good cause or for some personal reasons need not worry about which fundraising idea they would use and considering that there are actually […]
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January 29, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: sales, home based business, wahm, selling, sales, work at home moms
Kids play hard, and sometimes that means they play really loud in the midst of exploring their worlds and role playing with siblings and friends.
I know with my kids, if I’m not hearing some degree of noise; [i.e. play], from them, it probably […]
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January 29, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: PAS, prosperity automated system, passive income, Eventis, Coastal Vacations, Mentors In Motion, EPI
First and foremost, if you don’t have people to talk to about your business, you’re not going to get anywhere, fast! You need to either have a warm market (people you know) to talk to, or the resources in place to contact […]
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January 28, 2007 · Filed under Ask-an-Expert
Keywords: increase sales, sales, sales training
Are you always looking for ways to increase your sales? Here are 19 smart sales promotion methods for increasing sales.
1. Right after the first sale, make sure you follow-up with your client. Send a “thanks for your order” email, or letter that includes a promotion for another product you sell. […]
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