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2011 Is All About Business Intelligence

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:47 PM PST

Do you think 2011 will be all about cutting costs and reducing expenditure? If your answer is 'yes', you might need to think again. While senior executives will be charged to find ways to make the business run more efficiently, money will still be found for the right projects. IT is likely to be one of the business' priority areas. All organisations now rely on technology to help deliver services and products to customers, whether it's healthcare and education in the public sector or financial reports and retail goods in the private sector.

VPS Offers Various Benefits to Developers

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:43 PM PST

Website developers often find it very difficult to find a hosting plan that is right for them. Read on to learn more about VPS and how you can select a hosting plan that is right for you.

3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make While Building Their Businesses

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:29 PM PST

I've had the pleasure of working with successful entrepreneurs and not-so-successful ones. What separates the 2? Chances are the not-so-successful ones are making 1 (or all) of these 3 mistakes.

Starting a Business - Time to Pursue Your Passion

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 02:01 PM PST

There are a lot of different reasons people want to start a business. Some because they have been laid off or permanently terminated and can't find another job.

Fabric Suppliers Facing Unprecedented Crisis

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:33 PM PST

There is something going wrong with the India's fabric industry. Media reports suggest, this could be one of their worst ever crisis. All the stake holders like fibre producers, knitters, weavers, dyers, designers and retailers are flummoxed with the recent developments as this could mark the beginning of a long lasting struggle.

7 Outsourcing Tips for Startups

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:32 PM PST

We've all heard, "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." The trouble with that is that there's only one of you. You can wear yourself out before you get the business going. Outsourcing is your opportunity to delegate necessary functions to qualified services and focus your attention on the things that will build your business whether it's marketing or finding investors.

The Supply Chain Management God

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:29 PM PST

The IT industry would not be the IT industry without Steve Jobs. A man whose persona is almost as big as the mega-brand he built, Steve Jobs is often seen as the driving force behind not only Apple but also the computer industry at large. The launch of the original iMac heralded an era where computer manufacturers focused on design, substance and internal architecture.

Running an Online Business - A Few Tips

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 01:24 PM PST

The Internet has leveled the business playing field. Thomas Friedman, in his best-selling book The World Is Flat, details how several historical developments over the last century have ushered humanity into an age where people have more capacity, more opportunity and more resources to do what they want to do. Gone are the days where to execute a business idea you would need to have a wealthy patron and a significant amount of luck.

Open A Tanning Salon - 6 Tanning Business Guidelines

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:57 PM PST

Maybe you think it is all fun and glamor to open a tanning salon, but it will take several months of hard work before you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You will need to do a lot of footwork and paper work in the beginning. Maybe after 4 to 6 months you can get a system going to make the business run smoothly and profitably.

Selling a Business Is Impacted by Employee Turnover: 8 Assessment Questions

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:55 PM PST

When selling a business, one metric potential buyers should look at is staff retention. If yours is lower than the industry average, it represents a risk for a buyer. What is causing it?

Pros and Cons of Becoming an LLC

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:42 PM PST

If you are a small business owner and are contemplating becoming an LLC, consider your risks and be aware of the pros and cons of the process. Following are some factors that may help you decide: Pros - Legal protection: The primary advantage of becoming an LLC (limited liability company) is that your personal liability gets limited. So, in case a loan is taken or a debt is incurred for business, the responsibility to repay it is on the business.

How Do You Define Business Success?

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:30 PM PST

Recently, I was coaching a business client, and we were having a conversation about business success. I asked her to share with me her definition of business success. After a pregnant pause, she admitted that she didn't really know her definition of business success. Therein lies her problem -- and maybe yours as well. No matter what stage your business is in, it is important to define success for yourself.

10 Reason Why You Need Tenacity

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:16 PM PST

Whether we are self-employed, employed or doing whatever we do, if we want to succeed in life, one thing we need is TENACITY. Synonyms of TENACITY: Obstinacy, Resolve, Firmness, Persistence, Insistence, Doggedness, Drive or Stubbornness.

Entrepreneurial Lifestyle

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:15 PM PST

Being an entrepreneur is a lifestyle. It is not a 9 - 5 job where you can just "leave at the office". Your business is a part of who you are.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Discover To Be Enslaved To Business Ownership Vision Instead of Details

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 11:26 AM PST

My challenge for you today is to become a "slave," enslaved, to your Vision instead of being in bondage with the details of your business. Being legally blind, I find dealing with the "details" of my business to be most challenging. Therefore, I strive daily to take responsibility for my attitude, adapting, and actions. So, what are some steps that will help you become enslaved to a powerful Vision instead of being a slave to details with business ownership?

Etrack Can Help the Budding Entrepreneur Grow Their Business

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 11:17 AM PST

Don't underestimate the power of a good system. This is what etrack provides to small businesses that deal in the outdoor and weekend markets. Find out how this system can help you succeed in your vending business.

What Entrepreneurs Can Expect in the Year 2011

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:46 AM PST

2011 is the Year of the Metal Rabbit. Find out what's in store for business entrepreneurs this year, according to astrologers.

How Did They Do It? Successful Internet Entrepreneurs and Their Businesses

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:40 AM PST

Google and Amazon.com are just two huge internet enterprises then we use on a regular basis. Have you ever wondered how they got started and who is behind them?

Social Entrepreneur Vs Business Entrepreneur: What's the Big Difference?

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:38 AM PST

Have you heard about social entrepreneurs and just don't understand what they are? Well then, read about social entrepreneurs and how they are against our usual idea of a business entrepreneur.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting A Business

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:35 AM PST

The decision to starting a business is a fairly easy one but the step to be taken to achieve success in business is not something that's so simple. It requires a lot of determination, patience and guts - and even then, you're still not guaranteed success. So before you buy into that great business idea, it is best to check with yourself first if you are truly prepared.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Discovering 7 Principle Secrets of Business Success

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:19 AM PST

This article is not intended to be a movie critic's manifesto to making magnificent films for C.S. Lewis' writings of his famous fantasy saga. This author thinks that C. S. Lewis' writings can stand the "test of time," without being on film. Sometimes the Big Screen can dilute the "real meanings" intended by the original authors... too much artistic license... and dilute the excitement illustrated between-the-lines.

Do You Run a Successful Business?

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:49 AM PST

If you take a sample of people and ask them what they think it means to run a successful business, the majority of the answers will be different. What one person defines as successful may just be a small step up the ladder for someone else.

The Power of Desire When It Comes to Knowing What You Want Out of Your New Business

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:33 AM PST

One of the key elements when you are starting out in business is to be certain that what you intend to do is clear and concise. After all if you don't know what your service or product is, how do you expect to sell it? So how does desire help in determining what you want out of your new business?

The Chronicles of Narnia: Discover Entrepreneurship As Exciting Adventure for Personal Development

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 08:27 AM PST

In The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, a time portal, in the form of a sea painting, overflows its frame and carries Lucy and Edmund out to the Dawn Treader along with their "outstandingly crabby cousin Eustace" (Richard Corliss) for an exciting adventure. This author discovered that business ownership, whether it's an off-line brick-and-mortar business, or making money online, can be an exciting adventure and experience that can lead to positive, personal development. People just need to let the experiences become their adventure and not let it become a chore or forbidden burden to bear!

Rich for Life - How Long Does It Take?

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:59 AM PST

You've figured out that starting a business is the best way to become rich for life. Your next question is likely to be, "How quickly can I be rich?" The answer depends on a number of factors, but the reality is that you can become rich by starting a business.

Advertising Examples and Where to Find Them

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:57 AM PST

The best way to reach your customers is through advertising. These days you can find a lot of compelling and interesting advertising examples in different media like the television, radio and newspapers etc. They are meant to inform the customers about the various beneficial features of the products and services.

How to Find Investors for Your New Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:53 AM PST

Finding financing for a new venture or business is always difficult. Many people have an almost knee jerk reaction and think that money will solve it all for them. They may actually need something else that is better. This article looks at the money search very realistically. Don't miss it.

The Best Business Teacher

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 08:20 PM PST

American entrepreneur Henry Ford once commented that experience is the thing that is vital to any person or business. Unfortunately, many people feel a "catch-22" in business: "How do I get experience in an industry if a company will only hire people with experience. Where do I begin?"

Sample Marketing Postcards for Marketers and Business Owners

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 07:51 PM PST

Are you on your way to designing your first advertising postcards? Do you need sample marketing postcards to help you get started? Well, designing a postcard is not an easy task, nor it is too difficult. You may need sample marketing postcards to have an idea.

Is Your Business Built to Succeed? Find Out Now!

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 07:41 PM PST

Does your start-up business have the staying power necessary to maintain its previous success? In this article discover 6 business strategies to ensure your successful transition to the next level of business growth.

A True Story About the Acquisition of a Company for $500,000 When the Buyer Only Had 16 Cents!

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 07:03 PM PST

I was in my office and the phone rang. The Voice (he gave no name) said "I want to buy a company for $500,000" (interesting start, I thought). And I said to The Voice "how much money do you have?" There was a jingle of coins and Voice said "16 cents".