POST VIEWS: Inexorable statistics show that most people don’t like their jobs: 87% of men and women when asked don’t like their job. What should we do about it? To call your work and pretend you are ill is not... Read More
POST VIEWS: There are now a wide variety of business directory sites available at a click of the button. Having your business listed on these sites might not seem like a priority to you, but what if I told you... Read More
POST VIEWS: Having or creating the right logo for your business website or blog will make a huge difference to your ability to be successful as a business owner in the 21st Century. The main objective for any business is... Read More
POST VIEW: 157 views One of the most important, but least understood or appreciated aspects of any business is its bookkeeping or accounting system. And, because very few people know much about the reasons for a bookkeeping system, most people... Read More
POST VIEWS: 194 views Have you ever consider other exciting and great ways to grow your business that not everyone is talking about? I myself have tried and tested these twenty one tricks and they work a treat. How many... Read More
POST VIEWS: You are great at getting leads. You call the leads, close the sale one after another. Your close rate is fantastic. In fact, they call you The Closer at work. Then, you enter it into the sales system... Read More
POST VIEWS: This is a clear example of how your personal brand can seriously effect your business brand. Many never think the two matter and persist to move forward without taking into consideration of how important they both are and... Read More
POST VIEWS: How are your managerial skills? Does there seem to be a gap like the Grand Canyon between you and your employees? Let’s see how we can change that. When starting Rachael Academy I never knew that I was... Read More
POST VIEWS: Many businesses throw away enough paper in a year to build a wall 12 feet high across the globe. This fact is from earth911.org, a public service Website that focuses on recycling issues. Now that’s a lot of... Read More
POST VIEWS: Strange as it may seem, our life is made up of a series of “sales presentations”. Sales may not be your gig, but if you’re the boss you’re making presentations everyday. Be it a pitch to your Board,... Read More
POST VIEWS: If you own a small business, having a Facebook page lets you reach individuals among the 750 million or so users worldwide who are most likely to be interested in your company. Your interaction on the social... Read More
POST VIEWS: Excellent businesses have an edge which allows them to get ahead of the race. This advantage is called timing. Timing is the ability to select the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect. In this case, timing... Read More
POST VIEWS: 611 views | FREE MEMBERS Some Entrepreneurs try to build the identity of their brand by imitating other well-established players in the industry. This strategy will prove futile. If you are already the mastermind calling the shots for... Read More
POST VIEWS: QUESTION: How important is the name of a business? Should the name of a business reflect what the business does or is it better to come up with something catchy and easy to remember? — Randy P.... Read More
POST VIEWS: Do you want to create a buzz for your business and brand? Of course we all do, but many businesses are failing at this not because they are not willing to get stuck in and join the line... Read More
POST VIEWS: More and more people these days have home offices, but it can be hard to separate the “home” from the “office.” This post is designed to help you make a wonderful home office that will be efficient, appealing,... Read More
POST VIEWS: It’s always an exciting venture to own a business. It opens up a lot of possibilities, and the fact that you are the boss of you gives you enough flexibility to do what you want. It’s the dream job, because... Read More
POST VIEWS: Making your product stand out from the crowd is tough when you want to really make sales but you still have lots of competition. The truth is that you can easily beat out your competitor’s products in a... Read More
POST VIEWS: When you work with the “perfect” client, life is wonderful and business is simple. The perfect client pays on time, is thrilled with your work, tells all of her friends about you, and makes doing what you do... Read More
POST VIEWS: We get asked a lot of very interesting question from around the globe from some amazing men and women who we have come in contact with. One of those great questions motivated us to write this post. The... Read More
POST VIEWS: There are several reasons why consultants ultimately lose deals they should have won. Unless your portfolio is poor, consultants lose contracts because they either didn’t listen or they didn’t speak effectively to convey what services they could offer,... Read More
It’s exciting to start a new business. However, it requires the right amount of capital. Even online businesses are going to require some spending to get the word out or to create products, etc. Many business owners turn to debt... Read More
H-A-B-I-T…When 95% of people hear this word, a negative thought pops up in their minds, just like I use to have when it came to my weight loss and healthy lifestyle journey 6 months ago. But since I’ve started to... Read More
Don’t quit your day job just yet.If you are a baby boomer looking to start a home business, there are 5 essentials things you must do first. Leaving the security of a job with an established 401(k) plan, health insurance... Read More
Starting an online business is easy. Running an online business successfully is a whole other ballgame. One of the biggest mistakes online business owners make is they try to do everything by themselves. You believe you know what is needed... Read More
Most people have the ability to offer some kind of service or product online. If someone is looking for what you do and it’s something they can’t do or don’t have the time for, they will pay you to do... Read More
As Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” One of the greatest reasons to start an online business is, it is easy to do. But that ease often comes with a... Read More
An E-book that includes your marketing message and a link to your website is a proven technique in viral marketing. This method uses the multiplication effect to “explode” the distribution of your message by willing participants. This is the basic... Read More
You create a digital information product, and work hard towards your product launch. You announce it to your list. You’ve even done quite a bit of legwork in advance and promoted it via email, Twitter, Facebook, article marketing and guest... Read More
The internet revolution has transformed freelancing into a prospering industry. With hundreds of avenues for freelancers to explore, “Freelance writing” is the most promising one. The following case study highlights the success story of a freelance writer: Case Study Dr.... Read More
One of the best features of having a career in professional speaking is that you can benefit from multiple streams of income. You don’t only have to rely on your paid public speaking career to bring in the cash. You... Read More
The thing about starting a business…any business…..is that there is no guarantee of success under any circumstances. Even big international businesses can fail at new business ventures. Failure is always an option but the possibility of success can be optimized.... Read More
POST VIEWS: QUESTION: How important is the name of a business? Should the name of a business reflect what the business does or is it better to come up with something catchy and easy to remember? — Randy P. ANSWER:... Read More
Synopsis A great business leader is a many-sided person who has a lot of strengths and capabilities. He may manage budgets, spearhead marketing campaigns, plan products, network with industry experts, and assess contract management software. He’s dedicated, industrious, bright, and... Read More
POST VIEWS: QUESTION: I really want to start my own business, but I have no idea what business would be best suited for me. I’m also eager to get started, but I don’t want to pick the wrong business just... Read More
Also known as the customer or buyer the company that is looking to outsource some of the work load will ideally approach other companies or individuals who are able to provide the particular service for a fee. The Basics... Read More
QUESTION: I have a great idea for an amazing new product. There is nothing like it on the market and no competition that I can find. I think it will be a huge success and so does everyone I tell... Read More
Every day out there in the real brick and mortar world, millions and millions of people drag themselves from the warm, warm beds, take a shower, grab a cup of coffee, and head off to their jobs as they are... Read More
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There are many things we as business owners can do in order to enhance our business and increase our profits. If we aren’t doing everything we possibly can to make the most out of our businesses, then we are leaving... Read More
For the past 15 years I’ve been a freelancer working for myself and for the last 2 an entrepreneur and I’ve turned my freelancing into a successful full time business and lifestyle. When you think of freelancing, what is the... Read More
People are finally waking up to the fact freelancing is a better option that fighting the daily 9-to-5 rat race. The flexibility, independence, and opportunity to make more money are just a couple of the reason why people are opting to... Read More
Yeah, sure it’s easy, and of course, that title is a little tongue in cheek. It takes a lot of hard work to get a business off the ground. But, it’s worth every hour I’ve spent getting to where I... Read More
All companies of today make great use of the technology available to them and rely on their data. Most businesses however, don’t have the budget to invest in network storage or large servers, which is what the bigger companies use... Read More
In the movie “You’ve Got Mail”, the sub-plot aside from the love angle is that the heroine (played by Meg Ryan) was forced out of business when the big-time bookstore owner (played by Tom Hanks) moved into town. Meg’s character... Read More
There are days that work at the office can be such a drag that by the moment you go out the office door you’d feel like you’ve already spent every ounce of your energy. This normally happens to anyone especially... Read More
When it comes to expanding our businesses one of the important things we need to do as business owners and that is marketing. But a lot of us find ourselves hitting a brick wall. We Marketers have it really hard... Read More
Welcome to Rachel Academy, I love helping businesses to grow and expand that is what I do. But in my line of work sometimes it takes convincing some clients why what I suggest will greatly improve their bottom line. And... Read More
They say the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes. For the sole trader, this is definitely the case, and at times it can seem like an overbearing pressure. Thankfully, for the sole trader there are... Read More
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