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Top 7 Mastery Principles to Building a $1,000,000+ Enterprise
Are you aware of the single ** most powerful ** asset in your business? Is it money? Is it employees? Is ityour credentials or intellectual knowledge? Is it yourproducts or services? By Denise Corcoran

WINNING THE RACE TO SUCCESS: The “Last Mile Advantage”
Do you know what ***really*** differentiates the By Denise Corcoran

YOUR ULTIMATE BUSINESS EDGE: Breaking the Boundaries That Bind You
Who are you? What business are you ***REALLY*** in?This is THE single most fundamental question you couldask if you seriously want to take your business to thenext level. By Denise Corcoran

Business Start-up Guide
How do you start to plan your business? What is required?What should you research? Where do you start? Use thechecklist below to guide you as you build a strong, solidbusiness foundation. By Maria Marsal

Don't Punish Yourself Doing (Type X) Business
Are you type X or type Y? By Amin Khan

Practical, Pragmatic Preparation
Franchising 101: The Complete Guide to Evaluating, Buying andGrowing Your Franchise Business By Mike Banks Valentine

Networking: A Team Sport
A couple of years ago, I was scheduled to attend one of myBusiness Referral Exchange breakfast meetings in a locationabout 45 minutes away from my home. I'm so used to getting upearly to attend breakfast meetings, that I'm rather like afireman ready to slide down the pole and jump on the truck. By Leni Chauvin

Some Things To Consider When Selecting A Leads Exchange Group
It has been said that 80% of business today comes from referrals. Peoplewant to do business with people they know, like, trust and respect. Ibelieve that with all my heart. By Leni Chauvin

Complaints and Questions Can Help Your Business Grow
How many mottos for service companies have you heard that claim"We Listen to Customers"? Ignoring customers is like ignoring thebrown speckled leaves on your tomato plants. They both feed you. By Lisa Lake

How To Prosper As Times Get Bad
The bad news just won't stop! Every day brings more gloom anddoom headlines about how our once stellar economy is sinking.Big companies are laying off employees by the tens of thousands.Stores are cutting back on inventory. Thousands of home-basedbusinesses are getting scared and giving up. By Lisa Lake

Mission Possible: Know and Use Your Company Mission Statement from the Start!
The world works better when we know our mission. What do you wantto settle at your parent eacher conference? If you're runningfor a public office, what do you want to take on as your cause?If you are spending money and time and worry to start your ownbusiness, ask yourself why. By Lisa Lake

How to Earn What You're REALLY Worth In The New Economy
These are exciting times. Every day the headlines tell usabout someone else who made a fortune almost overnightin the new Internet economy. By Louis Burrows

Surviving the Digital Economy Meltdown!
"Dying isn't hard for men like us, when every everything around you has been butchered or slaughtered - living is what's hard."Clint Eastwood to Chief Ten Bears in "The Outlaw Josey Wales" By Lee Traupel

Growing your Company in today's Chaotic Market!
I think we've all heard enough bad news to last us few months to last us several lifetimes! Our mantra for clients is "get over it" - cut your losses when where you can and focus on the basic building blocks to grow your business. By Lee Traupel

Creating Your Niche In The World
Know what business you are in and what product you sell. To have an edgeover your competitors you must know your market, who's going to buy yourproduct and the strategy you will use to get them to do so. This will beyour Niche In The World. By William R. Montgomery

Good Leaders Don't Know-It-All Or Do-It All!
The leader of a successful company is like a President,rather than a dictator. He/She must have a Cabinet ofgood advisers. Every thriving firm that wishes to lastmust be a one-person business. But the one person musthave a trusted staff of Helpers, Advisors and/orManagers. By Wild Bill Montgomery

Business Myths - Avoid These Common Business Mistakes
Are you very human like me? Have you made mistakes running yourbusiness that you "could" have prevented? Very costly and painful,isn't it? Remember what happens after you lean from this painfulplace called "development"? Once everything has calmed down, and youlook at that situation again, 94% of By Maria Marsala

A Meeting A Day Wastes Your Life Away
Meeting. A coming face to face for friendly or hostile ends. >>Chambers 20th Century Dictionary._______________________________________________________ By Martin Avis

Do You Shout - Even When You Are Silent?
There is a language that we all speak, but few areconscious of: the language of our bodies. By Martin Avis

How to Turn Your Customers Into Evangelists
When we talk about customer loyalty, it usually meansthe customer being loyal to the company. That should bea great result to aim for, but it isn't the beginningof the story. Real customer loyalty comes from youbeing loyal to your customers. By Martin Avis

Seven Ways to Win Friends in Business
Choosing a name for this article was difficult becauseevery one I came up with paled into insignificancebeside the greatest title ever devised: By Martin Avis

The Millionaire's Mentality
A friend of mine was given a million pounds ($1.4m)this week. He isn't a millionaire though. For the lastthree years he has been Managing Director of a smallcompany owned by a very rich man. The very rich man isa millionaire 250 times over and his wealth is growingfaster than he can count it. By Martin Avis

Five Qualities of a Great Business Opportunity
1. A low overhead and startup cost By John R. Barker

Is Your Personality Killing Your Business?
The scene is typical. Two people in different areasof the country each start a business. They both havethe same qualifications, the same training andeach one selects an optimum location. By John Watson

AN ALTERNATIVE TO LAYOFFS AND JOB CUTS IN ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS
It is difficult to pick up a newspaper or listen to a business news broadcast, without being greeted with the news of another massive corporate layoff or cutback. The economy catches a chill and as a result the corporate world catches a profits "cold" and before long the pink slips begin to fly. By John Di Frances

Rx FOR FALLING CORPORATE PROFITS
"Corporate Profits Fell 43% in 1st Quarter" proclaimed the 15 May 2001, Wall Street Journal headline. By John Di Frances

DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE HORSE IS OUT TO CLOSE THE BARN DOOR
a.k.a. PROTECT YOUR ORGANIZATION'S PROPRIETARY INFORMATION & AVOID BREAKING U.S. LAW By John Di Frances

NEGOTIATE LIKE “THE GAMBLER” TO WIN
Most executives relish upcoming major business negotiating sessions with about the same zest as they do a root canal at their friendly dentist. The stakes are always high. Negotiate too hard and the deal is lost. By John Di Frances

Starting a business
That's what they say. You need a lot to start abusiness. And one of these things is knowing yourself.What kind of person are you? By Jos van Doorn

Ready to Do Business Online?
There is a common misperception these days that if you haven't got yoursmall to medium sized business online yet you're too late. As long youlearn from the first wave of Net entrepreneurs you can actually be betteroff then those bleeding edge web pioneers. By James T Kendall

"Nothing is Secret Anymore!" - The Confessions of a Millionaire Information Broker
Information is the currency of today's world. Those who controlinformation are the most powerful people on the planet - and theones with the most bulging bank accounts. By Matthew Lesko

Here's How To Get The Most From People You Work With!
The best employers not only have a clear vision of their companymission, but they seem to have clear vision right into the humanspirit. They know that even the toughest exteriorsshelter tender hearts. Hearts that swell when appreciated, heartsthat pump warmer blood following a genuine compliment. By Lisa Lake

Customer Service Tips
Promoters and Marketers can give these tips to their Customer service people in the hope that they will help to keep the customer satisfied. After all the hard work of selling the product or performing the service, the last thing you need happen is to upset a future prospect or referrer. By M6.net

The Ultimate Business Success Tool - Service
What is the focus of your business? Actually deep down, what does your business really accomplish? If you look closely at any successful business, you'll find that it's main objective is service to others. By Joe Bingham

TAMING MAIL ORDER'S BIG THREE
Many internet marketers are slow to try advertising their business off-line because they fear they have to spend a fortune. There are many ways to advertise off-line and spend little or no money. I'll list a few methods I use to save on: By John Colanzi

Important Words of Wisdom for Internet Success
I live in a rural part of Connecticut and drive a Volvo wagon(I'm not sure, but I think it's a state law now that everyonehas to drive a Volvo). Despite its boxy, almost hearse-likestyling, I love it. Plus, the fact that it's a turbo makes thisfamily truckster a rocket ship on wheels. By Joe Chapuis

How To Prepare Your Battle Plan!
Your business should be planned like a well thought out battle. If you haven't got your plan in place you'll suffer casualties. You won't suffer loss of life, but you will suffer losses of money, time and missed opportunity! By John Colanzi

WHY CONSULTING FIRMS FAIL
The key to succeeding in the market has always been the abilityto gain and maintain a competitive edge. Today's consumer isobsessed with speed and has the false impression that speedlends itself to efficiency by default. By Niki Bohne

TECHNOLOGY SHOULD BE A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT--FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT
The task of researching software products and service providerscan be so daunting that projects are often waylaid until anorganization finds itself making critical business decisionsduring a crisis. By Niki Bohne

Why Your Business Could Fail And How To Prevent It From Happening
I have heard many former business owners give manyreasons why their business failed. They have said it'sbecause the market was slow, their suppliers raisedprices on them, too much competition, etc. It's usuallybecause they didn't have enough entrepreneurial traits. By Jim Davis and Larry Dotson

Effective Time and Records Management Means Maximized Profitability
Of all the concerns in today's fast-paced business world, time- management has to be among the most crucial. The smallest error in our records can throw off the timing of your entire day, or worse yet, lose us an important possible sale. By Harry Selent

Why The Retire Quickly Opportunity Blows My Mind!
Lisa and I have been in several networking companies. We've mademoney with different types of compensation plans. Many companiesdangle big income, but once you're productive, you discover theroadblocks between you and all those dollars. I'll give you anexample and this is fairly typical. By Skip & Lisa Mathewson

How Hillary Adams taught her 12-year-old the Concept of "Passive Income"
Money, income, bills, investments, is the sheer thought of themmake you want to shriek in disgust, curl up into a prickly ball? By B Ina Bliss

NO FREE LUNCH!
There’s no such thing as a free lunch! This is especially true in InternetMarketing and e-commerce. How many times do you receive blatant SPAM aboutthe latest "Just sign up for FREE, we’ll do the rest and you’ll makemillions" deal? By Jackie Ulmer

Risk, Failure and Wild Success
Risk.Just the sound of the word can conjure up feelings of nervousness. By Jackie Ulmer

Cashing Out ... What Is Your Business REALLY Worth?
Question: What is your business REALLY worth? Answer: Whatever someone else is willing to pay for it at the time. By Elena Fawkner

Buying Your Freedom
If you're reading this article, it's probably because you're one of millions of people who dream of breaking free of indentured servitude to make it on your own in a business of your own. By Elena Fawkner

The Franchise Alternative
ANY new business involves risk. The proportion of newbusinesses that fail within their first two years ofoperation is much higher than those that succeed. Whetheryou can afford the risk of your business failing dependson your own individual circumstances. By Elena Fawkner

Profit - The Goal and More Than Margins!
Small business owners, executives, and managers are always being challenged to maximize performance. Yet so many strive for the all important increasing sales without considering the best way to achieve what keeps all companies in business . . . PROFIT. By David Bancroft

Business Plans Revealed - How to Write Your Plan and Why
A business plan is your vision of where you want your business to go and how you’re goingto get there. It’s a road map and, like a map, it helps to document the route on paper, ratherthan simply commit it to memory. By Jim Beach

Entrepreneurship - Fact or Fiction
One of the most often asked questions by people new to businessis *exactly, how do you become an Entrepreneur ?* To be honest,it's one of the first questions I asked when I started in business, more than 10 years ago. The problem is, the morepeople you ask, the more confusing it becomes. By Graham Farley

Are your Web Hosting costs too high?
Choosing the right host is an important aspect in lowering your web hosting costs. By Candice Humbley

M6.net – New Control Panel
“The flexibility and automation once only available on Unix servers is now available on Windows 2000 servers” By M6.net

M6.net can lower your Web Hosting costs
Many hosting companies that offer low prices find it hard to offer a good and reliable service. This, in most cases, is due to failure to project company growth. Web host growth refers to the amount of accounts coming in and at what rate. By Candice Humbley

Decentralize the Workforce... Telecommuting can provide a safe work environment
In the wake of the terrible tragedy in New York and at the Pentagon, perhapswe need to reevaluate the way we handle and position our workforce. TheWorld Trade Center was a huge target containing a congregation of thousandsof individuals and hundreds of companies. By Edward B. Toupin

Hey! That was my idea!... Corporate Games for a Rainy Day
People occasionally come to me and ask about situations with their jobs orwithin their companies. The primary question I hear is "What do I doif...?" Usually, they got caught up in a turf war or game and have no ideawhat to do next. Most of my answers come out sounding like a militarybattle plan. By Edward B. Toupin

The One Big Trick to Small Business Success
If you're looking for love. Get a dog. By Edward Thorpe

Powerful Negotiation Tips: A quick reference guide
If a negotiation is a test, this is the one-page cheat sheet you're allowed to bringwith you. Thorough preparation and practice are the real keys to success. But alittle memory jog when you're under pressure never hurt either. Below are some ofthe most powerful pointers we've discovered. By Eric C. Gould

Business Choices - New Directions
Admit it - your business may be suffering now in the aftermath of the recent tragedy. Not a surprise, really. Figure out what luxuries you can do without, and re-evaluate your business. What part of your business can you kick-start and make productive now? By Pauliina Roe

The Four Biggest Reasons why Businesses Fail... And How to Avoid Them Simply, Easily, And Without Fuss
Everyone's trying to make a buck - or two - on and off theInternet, these days. Yet, from the smallest home-basedenterprise to multi-million dollar dotcom empires,businesses are failing, too, like never before. By Nancy Bornes

WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD BUSINESSES
You've seen it a thousand times. Maybe it's happened to you. By Cathy Bass

THE COMMON DENOMINATORS OF SUCCESS
Where do business ideas come from? A few very innovativepeople over the years have had moments of inspiration anda new industry was born. The very medium that you are usingto read this article falls into that category, thanks tosome very talented men and women. By Joseph A. Rico

THE FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Essentially, there are only four elements to being successfulin a business, but these four are absolutely indispensable. By Josie Ash

WHY REINVENT THE WHEEL?
Have you ever read one of those personality profile books? By Greg Demario

Where Do Average People Find Business Success?
At some point, the realization becomes painfully clear.Chances are, it may have hit you at some time or another. By Tim Genster

WHY BE THE LONE RANGER?
What separates the good businesses from the bad ones onthe Web? Knowing THIS can make you or break you so it'sworth the time to take a look. By Denise Garret

Customer Service Is Still The Key To SUCCESS!
Pick any industry. Who is at the top? How did they get there?I can guarantee the answer to that question is two words:"customer service." By Boyd Goodfellow

The Five Ingredients for Success...No Matter What Business You're In!
1. Have a plan. There's a reason you've heard that linerepeatedly - because IT WORKS. There's an old expressionthat goes like this ... "If you don't know where you'regoing, ANY road will take you there. By Bill Shands

ARE YOU MOVING AT INTERNET SPEED?
The Internet. Love it or hate it, one fact cannot be disputed;it has CHANGED almost EVERYTHING we thought was true aboutdoing business. Are you up to speed with what is going on? By Chris Nixo

How Honest Are You?
Honesty in business is talked about in many businesses and at all levels of business, from the mom-and-pop neighborhood store to large corporations. It sounds good: "We conduct an honest and ethical business." By Jan Wallen

Haven’t You Waited Long Enough to Get Paid?
Business-to-business debt collecting is a different ball gamecompared to collecting from an individual debtor. Oncea business debtor has owed you for quite awhile it’s perfectlyOK to take the gloves off and go all in an effort to get theMoney. By Jim Finucan

JIM FINUCAN’S BILL COLLECTING Q & A Issue #1
Dear Jim By Jim Finucan

JIM FINUCAN’S BILL COLLECTING Q & A Issue 2
Dear Jim, By Jim Finucan

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Do you know all that you NEED to know to succeed in business? By Bud Fredrick

The Bird's Got The Word
Question: By Dave Cole

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