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Square Peg in a Round Hole - Being a Creative Artist in the Corporate World

If you're a creative person working in a job where being free-spirited is frowned upon, take heart. You have much to offer the corporate world. It isn't necessary to become a business clone, so maintain your individuality and fit in despite the critics.


Hey Techie, Switch Off Your Computer

Hey techie, switch off your computer. pick up the phone and call a prospect.


Perfect Wealth Formula - Good or Bad? Will It Create You Perfect Wealth?

Perfect Wealth Formula, the latest business on the block. Is this the program to flock to or is it just another program promising false hope? $400 - $1000 for each sale got me interested, I had to take a deeper look...


Raising Money The Yummy Way: Fundraising Cookies

Many not-for-profits provide valuable programs within the communities that they serve. Often these services are provided to individuals and families who may not be able to afford these needed services. Therefore, in order for the not-for-profit to raise the needed financial resources they have to engage in an aggressive fundraising program.


What is Most-Management

This article begins an inquiry into what I call most-managers. These are the 2nd Lieutenants of business. They are promoted from within and are untrained. This begins an authentic inquiry into the practice of management - even in 'good' companies.


Make Life's Twists and Turns Interesting with Swivel Bar Stools

Imagine a life where you're not allowed to turn. You can't turn your head, or your leg. You can't turn to your left or right. You can't turn knobs to open doors. You can't make any turns in roadsides. You can't turn other things, too, to access your favorite tunes, running water, or bottled drinks. Unthinkable?


10 Ways that Giving Helps You With Marketing in the Web 2.0 Age, Free

Most Web 2.0 sites that will help you market your site will Only work if you make a conscious effort to share your resources. Think of it as traditional networking amplified and assisted by web tools. Realize, though, that the technical details of how to maximize social bookmarking, blogging, RSS, collaborative tools and widgets are all useless without the new underlying first rule of the Web.


New Grads - Welcome!

Quick tips to help New College Graduates navigate successfully in their new careers.


Success Delusion

All of us delude ourselves about our achievements, status, and contributions. We overestimate our contribution, and take credit for successes that belong to others. We have an elevated opinion of our skills and our standing among our peers. We ignore our costly failures and exaggerate our impact on net profits.


Giving Your Business a Vision Others Can Envision

Creating a vision statement that creates interest can be a daunting task for any company. Ensure that you describe your business goals in a statement that allows others to truly understand your ultimate goal while at the same time exciting them to come on board.


How to Get Working Capital with Invoice Financing

Do you have clients that pay you in 30, 60 or 90 days? You can get paid in as little as one day with invoice financing. Read this article to find out how.


Information on Shipping Containers

Shipping containers are basically used for temporary storage of goods while it is being transported from one place to another. These containers are made out of different materials and are designed differently to fit different usages. These come in different sizes and weights as well.


Romania on the Rise: Investing in Eastern Europe

The savvy world investor, according to surveys, now identifies Romania as one of the top three investment locations in the world (along with China and Brazil) and the number one opportunity in Europe. Foreign Direct Investment in Romania is at roughly 3.5 billion dollars currently tied only with Czech Republic for the number one spot in Central & Eastern Europe. Decreasing investment rates there and expected investments in Romania will most likely push Romania on top.


Laser Cutting Machines

The word laser is used as a common name, but it is actually an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The highly concentrated beam of light it produces can quickly apply energy even to a minute area. It can be easily controlled by mirrors and lenses and essentially as light. It can travel at the highest speed possible, can travel in a straight line in an empty space and can transmit information.


Powerful Product Names

Like company names, names for products and services may express a benefit to customers or a personality trait. More than with companies, however, product and service names must be strongly competitive.


Wholesale Distributors

Distribution is the process of purchasing, storing, and distributing products when required. Wholesale distribution is the process of purchasing the products directly from the suppliers or manufacturers and reselling them to the retailers without transforming them in any way. They products are stored in warehouses and sold when there is a demand.


Starting a California LLC

Starting a LLC in California can be a daunting task. You will need to follow the state guidlines if you want to form it properly. There are many online resources to help you form your California LLC and do it right.


Mobile Oil Change Business and Profitability

Many of those who are mechanics may wish to go into the Mobile Oil Change Business because the entry costs are low and because that is their area of expertise and a much needed service. But if they do this, will they make money?


Sea Freight - The Unsung Hero of the Transportation Industry

Traditionally, road freight has dominated the UK transportation industry. However, according to industry experts, sea freight offers significant advantages over road transport.


Business Grants for Women

Many women in business find that in order to meet their business' financial needs, they turn to searching out a loan source. Business loans for women are widely available through the Small Business Administration and a variety of other sources such as banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. Loans, however, are not the only source for financing. In some instances, business grants for women are available.


Friends or Foe, The Importance of a Contract!

No matter what business you are in, how old you are, how long you have been doing business or who you are doing it with, a very important part of doing business is a contract.


Five Questions for Improving Business Reports

Have you ever asked for a report based on data in a database? Or have you ever been asked to create such a report? Starting a report can sometimes feel like a mind reading trip into uncharted territory. Here is a discussion of five questions that make a big difference.


The Management Team Section of the Business Plan - Don't Just Include Resumes

Explains the different ways that the management team's talent and experience should be highlighted in a business plan.



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