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Prompt Delivery Rules – Internet Product Sales

The Internet is the fastest growing source of mail order sales. The explosive growth in the goods and services sold online has in the past taken many online sellers by surprise: demand has outpaced supply, depleting inventories and disappointing customers. This can lead to serious problems with the FTC. The FTC has issues directives spelling out the ground rules for making promises about shipme. . .

Wartime Hiring: 5 Steps to Attract Top Talent

A recent report, titled "The War for Talent" stated that over the next 20 years, employee talent will be what differentiates successful companies from those going bust. The late 90’s gave us a glimpse of the talent war, but was nothing compared to what’s ahead. Here are five ways to bulletproof your company before the battle begins. Practice What You Preach Recent studies of America’s largest . . .

FTC Names Dirty Dozen Email Scams

The FTC has published 12 scams you are most likely to receive as email. They are: 1. Business opportunities These business opportunities make it sound easy to start a business that will bring lots of income without much work or cash outlay. The solicitations trumpet unbelievable earnings claims $1,000 a day or more without doing any work. Many business opportunity solicitations claim to offer . . .

Network Marketing Success Secrets- The Power Boost for Your MLM Success

There is something that I have been observing over the last couple of years that seems to be a common problem with many people in the Network Marketing industry. Many people in Home Based Businesses and Network Marketing operate their enterprises today with little or no Power of Success in them. Strategies and tactics are very important in operating your business, but even the best tactics of p. . .

Business Name – How To Pick One From A Legal Perspective

A business name can be a huge factor in the ultimate success or failure of the entity. Unfortunately, many people fail to give a lot of thought to it prior to moving forward. There are many factors to consider including something memorable, a name related to your area of work and, potentially, the availability of the domain name. Married? Picking a business name is like getting married. You ar. . .

Touching the Prospect’s Emotions in Your Sales Letter

Your prospect has emotions… and you MUST touch these emotions in your sales letter. Your copy has to excite. Stir curiosity. Generate fear. Create deep desire. If it doesn’t your copy will fail. The reason is simple. By and large... it’s emotions that move us. Your prospect might be a man who seems completely unmoved by anything other than cold logic. Not true. Even this kind of person won’t . . .

7 Search Engine Resources You Should Be Using Now

Ask any business person who's website is at the top of the search engines if his/her site is making money, and the answer is almost always "yes". An example is Glenn Canady, the author of "Gorilla Marketing" who employed only one of these strategies, and it made him over $1 million dollars. The fact is, search engines can get you an enormous amount of traffic, and it's traffic to your sites tha. . .

You Can Publish an Ezine

You Can Publish an Ezine By Donnie De Loney Word Count 443 Publishing an Ezine can be scary to the newbie. But you can do it. Your Ezine helps you keep in contact with your list which will build a relationship of trust with your readers and is one of the best ways to promote your business. To those who are newbies...an Ezine is an electronic Newsletter normally mailed periodically to a list of. . .

MLM Opportunities- The Top 7 Things to Find Out and Ask in An MLM Company

So, you have decided to jump into the Network Marketing Industry, and join a reputable company. Great Move! It will open up doors in your life that you never knew existed, and the personal development you will experience will be amazing. But you may be thinking- what do I look for? What should I be asking? What should I be trying to find out? The first thing you need to do, is ask yourself a qu. . .

How to Survive an Operating System Crash

"We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows could not be accessed or located." It happens to the best of us. A complete operating system failure. One day you might turn on your p.c. and that dreadful message is on your screen as plain as day. You don't know what you could have possibly done, as your computer was working fine just a little while ago. Panic is usually the first thing to s. . .

Supreme Court Decides Against Grokster In File Sharing Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled peer-to-peer sites such as Grokster, Kazaa and Morpheus can be held responsible for copyright infringement by their users. In a rare 9-0 decision in favor of Plaintiff MGM, the Justices held that a business distributing technology with the active intent of promoting copyright violations could not escape liability for subsequent copyright infringements. Although . . .

You Can't Fool Mother Nature

In the 1970's, there was a margarine commercial with the message of "you can't fool mother nature."  This statement never held more true than it does today. Up until the very early 1900's, the farming and livestock in this country was grown and raised using natural and organic methods.  It was just the way it was done and it didn't need to be called "organic". In the last 50 years or so, more . . .

S Corporation - What Is It?

For many small businesses, the “S” corporation is the business entity of choice. The “S” in S corporation refers to a tax designation. All corporations are created the same way under state law. A small business must then chose a tax status, to wit, “C”, “S” or non-profit. Important issues concerning S corporations are covered in this article. C Corporation v. S Corporation Federal tax laws aut. . .

MLM Success Secrets- The Two Unchanging Laws in Network Marketing

There are two unchanging laws in Network Marketing that most folks for whatever reason do not seem to teach, and I may catch some heat over this, but I would rather tell you the truth than not. These two laws can create many things in MLM, including some things you don't want: Frustration. Discouragement. Resentment. Quitting. Many times folks join a Network Marketing company, and are excited, . . .

Your Internet Business is Like the Stock Market

© 2005 - all rights reserved As savvy stock market investors know, chasing after the one "hot stock" with the possibility of bringing instant riches is not a wise idea. You know the old saying, "Don't put your eggs in one basket". This type of thinking carries a high risk. If your stock goes up and you are smart enough to sell, then you've made money. However, if your stock falls, you just . . .

Donating Cars To Charity - New Tax Rules

On June 3, 2005, the IRS released guidance on charitable deductions for donated vehicles. The American Jobs Creation Act (AJCA) radically changed the amount of the deduction taxpayers can claim for their donated car. Fair Market Value v. Actual Sales Price When donating a car to charity, a taxpayer traditionally was allowed to deduct the fair market value. The new law changes this valuation to . . .

Correspondence From The IRS – Yikes!

It’s a moment every person dreads. You pick up the mail and there is an envelope from the IRS. It’s not a refund check. What do you do? Don’t Panic Each year, the IRS sends out millions of “correspondence audits” to taxpayers to request payment of taxes, notify them of a change to their account or request additional information. These audits normally cover a very specific issue, often notifying. . .

Identity Theft – Impacting Your Taxes?

If your identity is stolen, your finances can quickly become a nightmare. A less obvious problem is the effect identity theft can have on your taxes. Identity Theft Generally, thieves steal your personal data for the purpose of running up credit card charges or opening and abusing new accounts. A developing trend in the identity theft field concerns schemes impacting your taxes. Selling Social . . .

Employment Taxes - What Are They?

If you have employees, you are responsible for paying a variety of taxes at the federal, state, and local levels. You must also withhold certain taxes from the paychecks of your employees. So, what are employment taxes? Employment taxes include the following. 1. Federal income tax withholding 2. Social Security and Medicare taxes 3. Federal unemployment tax (FUTA). Federal Income Taxes/Social S. . .

California Businesses Incorporating In Nevada

California is a notoriously bad state to do business in. Regulations, worker’s compensation and tax issues overwhelm companies. Seeking relief, many incorporate in Nevada. Unless done carefully, this decision can lead to disaster. Doing Business - Jurisdiction Jurisdiction is a legal term used to define who has authority over something. Applied to this article, the term refers to the issue of w. . .

Network Marketing Training- The Three Land Mines of MLM Success

There are many things that can take you out of Network Marketing, and MLM. I call them "MLM Land Mines." These are things that can sneak up on you, and blow you right out of the water, and totally out of Success. If you understand these three things, you will find that Success will be much easier to obtain, and your Network Marketing business will be able to stay on track. What is a Land Mine?. . .

Protect Your Business With Non-Disclosure Agreements

Every business should protect proprietary information when dealing with independent contractors, vendors and other businesses. The best way to do this is to use a non-disclosure agreement, often referred to as an “NDA.” What is an NDA? An NDA is an agreement between two parties to protect confidential information disclosed in a business transaction. The proprietary information can include busin. . .

Corporation – What Is It?

Simply put, a corporation is a form of business entity. You probably already know this, so this article delves into a few of the particulars. Separate Entity For legal purposes, a corporation is considered a separate legal entity from those forming it. Although it is not a living person, a corporation generally has the same rights. It can own property, enter contracts and claim constitutional r. . .

MLM Success- In MLM, There will Be Resistance to Change

MLM Network Marketing Training-MLM Success- Why Do People Resist Change? Doug Firebaugh The MLM Rule of Life. Here is a sad rule of life that we all in Network Marketing must accept: "Most people resist change in their life." You will find this out quickly in MLM. Why? Mainly, when change has entered a person's life in the past, it usually came in the form of a loss, not a gain. It carried wit. . .

The Triple A Way to Spark Your Company's Profits

Internet Winning small and home based businesses today must continually shake things up to stay in the game. Whether it's adding new marketing twists on existing products and services or anticipating customer wants with compatible new items you can add to your product mix, hatching new ideas and concepts is vital to a profitable company. AAA Here is what I call the "Triple A" way to plant seed. . .

10 Ways to Sabotage Your Website Traffic and Send Visitors Packing

If you’re running a website or online business, your number one goal should be to build traffic. The following are ten ways to drive traffic away from your site. Make sure you aren’t making these mistakes. 1. Links Open in the Same Window: If links to other sites don’t open in a new window, then you are giving your traffic away. Don’t expect site visitors to use the “Back” button or remember w. . .

What do Your Clients Need?

"Every person who has ever started a business, I imagine, thought he had a good idea. It's the smart person, and the rare person, who tries to find out the most important thing: do other people think it's a good idea?" Those words of wisdom come from Bernard Kamoroff, author of "Small-Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Small Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes and Stay Out of Trouble!". . .

MLM Success- Know the SEEDS of Change in Network Marketing

MLM Network Marketing Training "MLM Success- Know the SEEDS of Change." Doug Firebaugh The MLM Business you are REALLY In. In Network Marketing, You are in the business of Change. That you have learned on this "BLASTFire" Series on "How to Become an MLM FireStarter"... But we have mentioned 2 things that are the actual SEEDS of Change, and need to be planted every phone call, every email, every. . .

5 Tips to Make the Right Decisions in the Midst of Chaos

"In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do. The worst thing you can do is nothing." Theodore Roosevelt As I wandered a parking lot looking for my car I realized the quality of my decision making skills shrunk drastically in the midst of chaos. We make hundreds of decisions daily. They’re the heartbeats of our lives. They make or break us. Are we making good o. . .

5 Tips to Eliminate Overwhelm & Accelerate Action

"You can’t swing and think at the same time.” Yogi Berra The more you get up to bat the more you develop skills. Each time at the plate is another opportunity coming your way. The more you take action the more you will advance. Whether the game is your sport, career, business, home, or taking a risk one thing is clear. The more you take action, the greater your skills become, and the more you a. . .

MLM Network Marketing Training- The Biggest Success Principle in MLM

MLM Network Marketing Training -MLM Success- The Biggest People Principle The Deepest Principle of Human Nature is to be appreciated....." William James MLM Praise. Can go a long way in creating what you want to happen with people that you work with, socialize with, or even are family with...it's powerful.... Here is a little known Network Marketing secret.... Most people wake up every morning . . .

MLM Network Marketing Recruiting Training- The 10 Commandments of MLM Recruiting

The Ten Commandments of MLM Recruiting by Doug Firebaugh 1) Thou Shalt Recruit through Your prospects eyes. So many times when we are trying to recruit, online or offline, we do not take the time to see what our prospect is seeing. Your prospect is looking through THEIR eyes, not yours, and has no clue to how you see things...the only thing that matters to them is how THEY see things...and the. . .

MLM Network Marketing Training- MLM Recruiter or Baby Sitter?

MLM Network Marketing Training -MLM Recruiter? MLM Sponsor? MLM Baby Sitter? MLM Mentor?..... by Doug Firebaugh There are many Leadership factors involved in building a downline, but none are more frustrating than the roles a Leader can play when recruiting and engaging a new person in this business... We have a tendency to go from one extreme to the other... ignoring the new person to practi. . .

MLM Network marketing training- Are You Fooling Yourself Out of MLM?

MLM Network Marketing Training- Are You Fooling Yourself Out of MLM and Network Marketing? "Are you fooling Yourself in MLM and Network Marketing?" by Doug Firebaugh Are you fooling yourself into believing that you actually are working this business? Many distributors practice what I call "Pretend Power". That is where you are actually "empowered" by pretending you are doing this business. . . .

Book Publishing for Entrepreneurs

There was a time when it was relatively easy to get a book published. You took a great idea to an agent, the agent sold the idea to a publisher, and soon you could call yourself an author. Unfortunately the market has shifted. Unless you are a celebrity or come to the table with an eager audience of book buyers, most publishers won't even blink your way no matter how great your idea. Because of. . .

10 Easy Maintenance Tips vs Piling on the Chaos

10 Easy Maintenance Tips vs Piling on the Chaos By Eve Abbott, Excerpted from her new book, How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain TM Whether you are in your own business or an employee (or neither) -- if you have a family and a home you are in the business of having a life. I'm betting that none of you went into business to become hot at shuffling papers and reams of e-mail. Eighty p. . .

10 Tips on the Right Time of Day for Your Personal Best

10 Tips on the Right Time of Day for Your Personal Best By Eve Abbott, the Organizer Extraordinaire Excerpted from her new book "How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain" TM Does choosing which time we do an activity really make a difference? Have you ever wondered what would be the best time of day (or week) to do different kinds of work? Every person's internal clock runs on the Human. . .

10 Easy TIps for Digging Out Your Desk Today

10 TIPS FOR DIGGING OUT YOUR DESK by Eve Abbott, Excerpted from her new book, How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain(TM) How long has it been since you saw your desk? Has your polished mahogany (or pitted Formica) been buried for so long that you can't remember what your desk is made out of? If so, use these tips to clear yourself some space to work in-and stay on top of your most urge. . .

10 Proven Tips for Surviving A Computer Crash

10 PROVEN TIPS TO SURVIVE A COMPUTER CRASH By Eve Abbott, excerpted from her new book, How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain TM Do these words strike fear into you? If not, maybe they should! A computer crash is at best time consuming and expensive, and at worst a genuine business disaster. Here are things you can do now to prevent a crash and/or insure a smooth recovery whether you. . .

10 Tips on Computer Clutter Clean Up

10 Tips on Computer Clutter Clean Up by Eve Abbott, excerpted from her new book, How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain TM The secret to getting and staying organized is the same as the answer to "How do you eat a computer?". The answer is "One byte at a time!". Set a monthly reminder and use these tips to crash clutter instead of your hard drive. Do it for you! Even an occasional c. . .

5 Easy Tips on How You Can Use Light to Improve Your Day

5 Easy Tips on How You Can Use Light to Improve Your Day By Eve Abbott, Excerpted from her new book, How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain TM Light, Work, and You Winter is here-and with it, short days, long nights, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. It is scientifically proven that the quantity and quality of light plays a significant role in mood and work performance. Many people spe. . .

10 Tips on Color Coding Your Paper: from Chaos to Coherence

10 TIPS to COLOR CODE YOUR PAPER: FROM CHAOS TO COHERENCE BY EVE ABBOTT, EXCERPTED FROM HER NEW BOOK, HOW TO DO SPACE AGE WORK WITH A STONE AGE BRAIN TM Color-There Is No Substitute In anatomical illustrations you see the brain's visual system, where the optic nerve is actually 25 times faster than our audio nerves (hearing). No matter which processing style you depend on, 90 percent of the s. . .

California Limited Liability Company – An Overview

Many people are surprised to learn that the LLC business entity is a fairly recent phenomenon. Wyoming was the first state to legislate the creation of LLCs in 1977. Most states didn’t jump on the LLC bandwagon until 1988 when the IRS classified the LLC as a pass through entity for tax purposes. This ruling turned LLCs into the popular monster they are today. Now every state has legislation all. . .

10 Time-Saving Calendars and Scheduling Tips

10 Time-Saving Calendars and Scheduling Tips By Eve Abbott, Excerpted from her new book, "How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain TM" Nowhere is the line drawn more clearly between 'Industrial brains' and 'Electronic brains' than when it comes to the way people prefer to keep and use their calendars. These scheduling tips will really make your calendar talk to you, whether you use a pac. . .

The Choice between Yes and Yes: A Psychological Revelation

Three year old Kara was throwing a tantrum. She didn't want to go to bed, of that she was certain. "Do you want to brush with the red or blue toothpaste?" her dad asked gently. "Blue," she says, glad to be given the opportunity to make a decision. Ten minutes later, Kara was well tucked up, wondering when she'd agreed to go to bed in the first place. =========================== You laugh at t. . .

You, Too, Can be a Salesperson

I am not a sales and marketing guru. I've written two books on marketing and taught thousands of people how to sell themselves, but really, I don't know more about sales and marketing than most of you. What I know how to do is talk to people, all kinds of people -- restaurant owners and waiters, CEO's and receptionists, entrepreneurs and kindergarten teachers. I don't try to sell these people. . .

Business Startup Checklist

Use this comprehensive checklist to plan and start your new business. ___ Determine what kind of business you want to start. ___ Learn about the industry for your business. ___ Analyze the market for your business. ___ Study your competition. ___ Educate yourself on running a business. ___ Join trade associations. ___ Name your business. ___ Perform a trademark search. ___ Register a domain nam. . .

5 Tips to Make Shorter Meetings EQUAL Better Results

5 Tips to Make Shorter Meetings EQUAL Better Results By Eve Abbott excerpted from her new book, How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain TM I had a client who was scheduled for 30 hours of department meetings a week. His first question was "When are we supposed to do our work?" Organize your meetings with these tips and everyone will get more out of every meeting. Accountability Matri. . .

Warning: A Weak Guarantee Maybe Costing You Money!

Warning: A Weak Guarantee May be Costing You Money …5 reasons why a bold guarantee will get more sales. You’re afraid to use a guarantee! No one else in your industry uses them. You’ll lose money. You just don’t want to make the customer mad and go through the hassle of returning money to an angry customer. These fears are common. If you want your business to be more profitable, you . . .

Start an Easy Home Business: Become an Ebay Trading Assistant

EBay’s online auctions have created business opportunities for thousands of people. Now the Trading Assistant program is making it easier than ever to start a business from home. Trading Assistants act as brokers, selling merchandise for others and keeping a percentage of the profits. The profit potential can be great, especially when selling high-value items. Though there are millions of regis. . .

Real Estate Investors: How to Get a Powerful Marketing Education for Free

I am a total geek. A few weeks ago, late at night, I wasn’t in the mood to go to bed yet so I turned on the TV. You may assume that I flipped to the Late Late Show, but that is not the case. Most deliberately I turned to the insomniac’s staple, paid programming. Yes, I intentionally watch infomercials. I find there is much to be learned from studying the marketing and sales methods used in this. . .

Spyware Solution

Spyware Removal With Free Spyware Removal Download You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, at no charge, provided the bylines below are included. The article must be reproduced in full. All copyright remains with the author. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. For a plain text copy please email below request 'spywareart201' Send email to. . .

The Dos and Dont's of an Elevator Pitch

The dreaded question: "What exactly does your company do?" It's a simple question, but do you find that every time you answer it you give a different answer? One of the first steps in positioning and branding a new company is to craft an elevator pitch. Simply put, an elevator pitch is a clear, compelling description of your business that is short enough to be understood--by your mother no les. . .

Converting Sales Training To Sales Success!

Dear (FNAME) The goal of all sales training is not just to teach solid selling principles and techniques, but to actually help participants increase the number of new accounts (products and/or services) they sell and improve their multiple sales ratios. Unfortunately, many sales and service industry professionals gain an intellectual awareness of the methods of selling from the sales training t. . .

Key Differences Between Publishing and Self Publishing - How to Publish a Book

For many authors just starting out, it can be a confusing and overwhelming decision whether to self publish a book or to seek out a traditional publishing house. It is important to know that the decision you make can have a huge impact on the success, or the failure, of your book. There are many factors to consider, and the right decision is going to be different for every author and for every . . .

How to Turn an Unhappy Customer into Your Best Client

It’s a salesperson’s worst nightmare- the phone call that comes in from a disgruntled customer. Not only does it create extra work for you, but it cuts into your valuable selling time. But believe it or not, this is actually a tremendous sales opportunity and a chance for you to become a hero. Here’s how to make this situation work for you: Empathize With the Client Though it may be difficul. . .

10 Easy Businesses to Start Part Time or Full Time

1.Freelance Writer – Freelance writers write articles for newspapers and magazines or copy for businesses. Most articles require research and must be well-written and suited to the style of the publication. Publications typically pay $.10 - $2.00 per word. Businesses also contract writers to create reports, press releases, advertising copy and other special projects. 2.Virtual Assistant – Virt. . .

How to Promote Your Business by Entering Contests

You are probably hard at work promoting your business (and if you’re not, you should be!), but if you haven’t submitted your profile to any contests yet, you may be missing a golden opportunity. Receiving an award for your business can increase your company’s credibility. Winners can brand their businesses as “Award Winning” in subsequent advertising and often receive a logo or emblem to note t. . .

Is Procrastination Holding You Back?

When you look at your marketing to-do list, do many of the items on it look all too familiar? Have entries like "call Donna Sanchez" and "follow up with Floyd Corp." been copied from a previous week? Putting off unappealing tasks may be human nature, but for an entrepreneur, procrastination can be deadly. Delays in contacting a prospect can lose the business to the competition. Failing to ge. . .

How to Create an Operations Manual

An operations manual can act as a tool for training employees and empowers them to your business running smoothly when you are out of the office. Though it may seem like a lot of work, the effort put into your operations manual can save you money that could otherwise be wasted on mishandled procedures and employee training time. Every operations manual is different so yours should be tailored . . .

10 Time Management Tips for Busy Professionals

If you feel like your life moves faster than a Nascar race, you’re not alone. We are living in a time where dual income families and single parent homes are the norm, a sharp contrast to the happy sitcom families we grew up watching on TV. So how do you get everything accomplished when there are only 24 hours in a day? The first step is to reprioritize. Does it really matter if you’re house. . .

An Often Overlooked Secret of Marketing and Negotiating for Real Estate Investors

When you call sellers, what do you say? When you sit down to write a marketing postcard to find deals, what do you write? When you go to negotiate price and terms, how do you present it? These are scary situations and it is not unusual to be at a loss for words at such times. In fact, you may avoid these situations all together just so you don’t have to face the overwhelming fear. I want to hel. . .

The Six Most Annoying Characteristics of People in Business

If you are in sales or customer service and your job centers around "dealing with people" you'll find this article interesting. It's not surprising that when the world doesn't work right we can blame people for it. I tend to be an observer of human nature and since I write and speak on this topic I thought I would give you the 3 most annoying characteristics of people. Naturally you don't have . . .

Marketing Lessons from a Rabid Chipmunk

A relative of mine is a mail-carrier for the United States Post Office. Like any place of employment, there are all sorts of colorful characters working there. They're all very good people - friendly and enjoyable to chat with. A gentleman working at the same post office as my relative is a happy, cheery kind of guy. I met him on a few occassions back when I was basically a rebellious high-scho. . .

How to Make Your Yellow Page Ad Double Your Phone Calls!

How to make your yellow page ad double your phone calls! Here’s my take on the yellow page ads. If you use one, make it a powerful marketing tool for your business. No, Virginia, I don’t work for the yellow page company! Do you underestimate the marketing power of your yellow page ad? In this article I show you how to make an ad to double the phone calls to your business. Why use the yell. . .

Oh No! Not Another Meeting!

We’ve all had that reaction at one time or another when someone suggests there should be a meeting to resolve a problem, make a plan, or update each other on our progress. Often, it seems that the same topics are discussed over and over, but even though everybody has good ideas, the issues never get resolved. Meetings can be an effective way to solve problems, or just a frustrating waste of t. . .

How to Write and Deliver a Presentation to Remember

If the mere thought of standing up in front of an audience makes your knees quiver, you should know that you’re not alone. Public speaking is one of the top fears listed by Americans and for good reason- most of us don’t do it very often. My personal theory is that the fear stems from the possibility of failure. What if I get up there and can’t talk? What if they think I have no idea what I. . .

Tax Reduction Tips

In the rush to get tax returns prepared and filed by April 15th, many overpay their taxes. Following are a few tax reduction tips that could help you save a bundle. Tax Credit For Starting A Small Business Pension Plan Establishing a pension plan can help you retain important employees. What many business owners don’t realize is a tax credit can be claimed if the business has 100 or fewer. . .

FEED ME! When Prospects Become Parasites!

When you hear the word "leech", most often you think about squiggly, squirmy, slimy little bloodsuckers that don't really offer you very much in return for using your body as a twisted sort of beer-tap. After all, that's what leeches do, and while they have practical applications (such as assisting in the re-attachment of various appendages - eeeeewwwww), for the most part, these are creatures . . .

How To Develop an Online Business Using Practical Thoughts

How To Develop an Online Business Using Practical Thoughts By: Andy Cooper Copyright © 2005 Starting a business to operate on the internet alone can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be daunting. Many resources are available to assist you, but information overload can cause paralysis and keep you from moving forward. Keeping it simple is often the best way of maintaining the momen. . .

Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to five years against individuals convicted for promoting phishing scams. Online parody and political speech sites would be excluded from prosecution. “Phishing” is an online scam used to decei. . .

Are You Taking Care of Business?

Too often, when we say we are "taking care of business", we think about the paperwork, the accounting, the inventory, etc... the trivial things that are important to get done in order for our business to run smoothly and efficiently. While necessary, they are not the most important. We need to change our thinking about what "taking care of business" means. We need to make sales in order to hav. . .

An Aspirin or an Autoresponder!

Tired of silly old email enquiries? Say hello to autoresponders! If there's one thing that drives us all crazy, it's not having enough hours in the day. You need hours to work out your internet marketing, your sales, your budgets, follow up on invoices and god knows what else. What you're reaching for is an aspirin. What you probably need is an auto-responder. "You must be joking!" you laugh. ". . .

Interactive Marketing--Your Key to Success in 2005

Joe, You asked me the secret to marketing success in 2005. Here’s my reply. If you are relying on traditional market thinking and advertising for your business, you are going to be in trouble in 2005. The markets have moved beyond traditional thinking. I am not sure when this occurred or why. Perhaps it’s the speed of today’s market place, the variety of customer options and business comp. . .

Tax Jokes and Quotes

Tax Jokes and Quotes Do you realize that some tax forms ask you to check a box if you are BLIND? Quote: “Two years ago it was impossible to get through on the phone to the IRS. Now it's just hard to get through. That's progress.” -Charles Rossotti, former IRS Commissioner Disappointed that you never had time to write the great American novel? Don’t fret, just go dig out your past tax . . .

Avoiding ID Theft and Credit Fraud

AVOIDING ID THEFT AND CREDIT FRAUD Article excerpted from the new book, “How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain” TM copyright 2004, all rights reserved, by Eve Abbott, the Organizer Extraordinaire Each year billions of dollars in credit fraud is perpetrated on unsuspecting citizens. With so much personal information publicly available (or easily available to someone with medium computi. . .

1-2-3 SORT Your Way to Clarity

Article excerpted from the new book, “How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain” TM copyright 2004, all rights reserved, by Eve Abbott, the Organizer Extraordinaire 1 - 2 - 3—SORT! Every time you start to clean up your office so you can work better instead of harder—that big backlog of information is just too overwhelming. Sorting can actually put you into a better working space in very s. . .

How to Command the Respect of Your Team

How to Command the Respect of Your Team (c) Mike Bosse 2005 | All Rights Reserved When I was a child my father would take me ice fishing with him and his buddies. I remember very clearly the first time he took me out on the ice. I was so excited to be included in his fishing trip that I couldn’t sleep the entire night prior. So at 4:00am when my father came into the room to wake me, he wa. . .

The Secret To Protecting Your Business Assets

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