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The Case For Entrepreneurship - 6 Reasons Why Starting Your Own Enterprise Is The Way To Go
Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? Do you have a great business idea that you would like to bring to fruition? There is no better time to start a business than now! 14 million U.S women own or run a business; women owned businesses employ a whopping 27.5 million people. According to The Center For Women’s Business Research, nearly half (46%) of all businesses are at least 50% owned by a woman or women. Women are taking risks and succeeding as entrepreneurs!Women entrepreneurs of today are innovators, problem-solvers and have taken the over the reigns governing their futures. Almost 60% of women who have transitioned from traditional jobs to the world of entrepreneurship declare that nothi

ing. Originally, this technology was most often used to sync its content to listeners’ portable music players like iPods. And, since this type of audio feed has the characteristics of radio broadcasting, a new term borrowed from each to describe this venue. A key thing to know is that you don’t need an iPod to listen to a podcast. Your computer or any digital audio player that has the necessary software can be used. Among the advantages of podcasting, programs are “time shifted” similar to what TiVo technology does for television viewers. Your target market can choose when, where and how they hear your message. In addition, you can transmit your messages worldwide without the need for expensive equipment.

Stereotyping as a Marketing Tool
The diversity of human cultures on our planet is a whole subject by itself. I am not referring to the cultures themselves, but to the differences between them. It is not always easy to define a culture in a few words. Some may say that to do so is to stereotype the varied people that make up a given culture. But surely there is a mean average that one can arrive at? After all, we all stereotype, don't we? One of the main functions of the brain is to make assumptions using stereotypes of the people, animals and objects we come across. It is simply not possible for us to function without this ability. We make human judgements based on our experiences and perceived knowledge.For instance, if so

How would you like to have the same marketing power that major cash-rich corporations have enjoyed for most of the past century?

How would you like to be able to appeal to people in your market for a fraction of the cost of “big league” radio, television and even newspaper advertising?

How would you like to see “David” level good ol’ “Goliath’s” marketing playing field so you can play on it too?

It’s called the democratizing of marketingTM, and it’s time has arrived.

The Internet and its advancing technology are significantly changing the way marketers reach consumers. In most cases, the cost to use these newer tools and tactics is within range for most independent innovators and entrepreneurs. The hardest part may be choosing which method to use.

Your first step is to familiarize yourself with the possibilities. Next, you will need to become more techno savvy or find a talented computer consultant. While the consultant can cost a fair amount, consider creative ways of working with such a person: Bartering or offering a percent of your profits for a limited amount of time are just two options. You also may need to consider enlisting the help of other professionals or talented amateurs looking for opportunities. Photographers, writers and videographers are a few that come to mind. Again, before you protest the potential cost, look for low-budget options in your area. Local community colleges are full of eager, talented students who are trained in the latest technologies and looking for ways to add some experience to their otherwise limited resumes.

To get you started, here are the key techniques you need to understand:

BLOGS: Since the first blog appeared on the internet in 1999, more than 4,000,000 are now on-line. The term blog is short for web log. A log, of course, is a ship captain’s “diary” or journal. Unlike the captain’s log, a blog is an interactive journal open for all to read.* Currently, politicians and journalists dominate the “blogosphere”, but as the use of blogs increases, marketers are embracing the advantages of reaching niche markets using this tool. Establishing a blog before you get your product to market can have several advantages for the independent innovator. You can:

• establisoh a web presence at little to minimal cost;

• invite comments and suggestions from readers;

• develop a following of early adopters who will be the first in line to purchase your product; and

• create interest while you are creating your product.

If you do decide to start a blog, be sure you have a clear offensive and defensive blog marketing strategy in place. One word of caution: protect your intellectual property by clearly copyrighting your blog. And, if you are an inventor, do not reveal your product concept or drawings until you have a provisional or full patent.

VLOGS: Add video to your blog and you’ve created a vlog (video blog). Vlogs offer some distinct advantages. You can upload videos of yourself speaking directly to your audience or videos which demonstrate how your product or service works. On the downside, vlogs can be more difficult to update regularly, may have a limited audience until more webcams find their way into homes, and if you’re the “star” of the video, you’ll need to do your hair and change from PJs to street clothes.

AUTOCASTING: This is a speech-synthesized version of a regular text blog. With the right technology, autocasts can be turned into podcasts (see next item).

PODCASTING: Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) defines podcasting as “a method of publishing sound files to the internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new audio files automatically.” The term “podcast” was first used in 2004 and combines two concepts: iPods and broadcasting. Originally, this technology was most often used to sync its content to listeners’ portable music players like iPods. And, since this type of audio feed has the characteristics of radio broadcasting, a new term borrowed from each to describe this venue. A key thing to know is that you don’t need an iPod to listen to a podcast. Your computer or any digital audio player that has the necessary software can be used. Among the advantages of podcasting, programs are “time shifted” similar to what TiVo technology does for television viewers. Your target market can choose when, where and how they hear your message. In addition, you can transmit your messages worldwide without the need for expensive equipment.

The First Performance Conversation
Are you so busy that you battle to find time to have the kind of conversation with people that absorbs your full attention? The kind of conversation where you're listening to them with your eyes and ears and speaking to them from your heart? Do you instead write them emails, speak in bullet points and hope that when you call their phone you'll go straight to message bank so you can leave a concise message without getting caught up in small talk?Are you writing your business goals and "communicating" them to everyone through email and presentations? Is "consultation" when you run some brainstorming workshops so people feel that have participated (irrespective of what you do with their ideas)? Then yo

nt can cost a fair amount, consider creative ways of working with such a person: Bartering or offering a percent of your profits for a limited amount of time are just two options. You also may need to consider enlisting the help of other professionals or talented amateurs looking for opportunities. Photographers, writers and videographers are a few that come to mind. Again, before you protest the potential cost, look for low-budget options in your area. Local community colleges are full of eager, talented students who are trained in the latest technologies and looking for ways to add some experience to their otherwise limited resumes.

To get you started, here are the key techniques you need to understand:

• establisoh a web presence at little to minimal cost;

• invite comments and suggestions from readers;

• develop a following of early adopters who will be the first in line to purchase your product; and

• create interest while you are creating your product.

AUTOCASTING: This is a speech-synthesized version of a regular text blog. With the right technology, autocasts can be turned into podcasts (see next item).

Customer Service in a Car Wash Fundraiser
Have you ever been to a car wash fundraiser and when you left you could not see out your streaky windows? Well, so much for quality and customer service. If you are running a car wash fundraiser, as your next nonprofit activity to raise the funds you need to grow your organization and perhaps pay for a very expensive the events that you are also planning then you will need to consider customer service as part of your car wash fundraiser.If you have a youth group or a group of kids in a nonprofit organization a car wash fundraiser in the summertime, this of course is one way to raise the funds you need to propel your organization forward. If you care about customer service during your fundraising act

ive journal open for all to read.* Currently, politicians and journalists dominate the “blogosphere”, but as the use of blogs increases, marketers are embracing the advantages of reaching niche markets using this tool. Establishing a blog before you get your product to market can have several advantages for the independent innovator. You can:

• establisoh a web presence at little to minimal cost;

• invite comments and suggestions from readers;

• develop a following of early adopters who will be the first in line to purchase your product; and

• create interest while you are creating your product.

AUTOCASTING: This is a speech-synthesized version of a regular text blog. With the right technology, autocasts can be turned into podcasts (see next item).

Is it Time for a Career Change?
Are you finding yourself smack-dab in the middle of a corporate downsizing? Are you fed up with your current job and just want to try something different? Or have you simply decided to get involved in an industry that really excites you?Whatever the case, there is a tool you've got to use to be successful in your transition. It's called a Career Change Resume. This is a little understood but very powerful tool in the job search arena. Done correctly the Career Change Resume opens doors and gets you in at a higher level (meaning higher pay) than a regular resume.The trick is convincing employers to give you a shot at the new job and not start you out on the bottom rung! The secre

atent.

AUTOCASTING: This is a speech-synthesized version of a regular text blog. With the right technology, autocasts can be turned into podcasts (see next item).

Market with Integrity
Playing games can be a lot of fun, but in business they can take an ugly turn when they turn into head games. How we play games, or play at games, often reflects our true nature as to how we do business.We always have a choice. We can make it a win-lose or a win-win option. Playing head games in business involves lying, cheating, hidden agendas, one-upmanship, customer or employee exploitation, and the like. Often these behaviors find their essence in the need to be right, to be in control or to portray a particular image.On the other hand, playing games with integrity involves creating situations where both you and the customer wins. Everyone has their needs met and enjoys success. Thi

NARROWCASTING: Narrowcasting is to television what podcasting is to radio. For a very small fraction of the cost it takes to produce a traditional broadcast or cable TV program, the increasing availability of high-speed internet connections is making it possible for the “little guy” to reach niche markets with free or fee-based programming. If an infomercial is part of your marketing strategy but not your current budget, narrowcasting may be the answer. You might also consider narrowcasting if your specialty program doesn’t interest the cable TV media.

To learn more about these options, log onto the net and do a Google search. Be sure to also visit on-line book sellers like Amazon (www.amazon.com) and Barnes and Nobel (www.barnesandnoble.com).

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I’ve spent the past twenty years helping individuals and organizations thrive on change. Yet, recently, I’ve seen leaders making some of the same mistakes I noticed two decades ago. Have we learned nothing about managing change?

In any business, keeping in touch with your clients is important. It is especially important if you are in a service or product related company. In order to get repeat order, referrals, and increase customer loyalty, the customer needs to remember your name and needs to know how to find you.

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