Growth Topics Articles

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By gary Patterson @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 10:52 PM

The green movement has created a plethora of buzzwords. One of the more popular phrases is "carbon tax." And for good reason. Businesses, traditional and emerging, will soon be affected by a carbon tax depending on where they fall in the supply chain. Wikipedia defines a carbon tax as a direct tax on carbon dioxide emissions, which is generated as a byproduct of combustion of fossil fuels, among other processes. Expanding on this definition, a carbon tax can be seen as an excise ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Edwin Linares @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 7:32 PM

We all know that securing a business loan is a tedious and time-consuming endeavor. With all the required documentation and credit investigations on top of the required overall collateral, one is not even guaranteed an approval. If it is quick-cash that your business is in desperate need for, merchant cash advance or loans may be the answer this assumes, of course, that your business accepts credit card transactions from your customers. In merchant cash advance loans, a business can sel... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Rebecca Kepple @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 12:52 AM

Spring is finally on it's way and it's reminded me of the importance of planning for success... Last year I got out in the garden and did a complete overhaul. I watched several of those garden DIY shows, drew myself a little plan and then followed it. I took quite a bit of time creating my plan and it included year round plants as well as seasonal flowers so that the garden would be enjoyable all throughout the year. It was hard work but really great fun! Our garde... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Jeffrey Benson @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 5:36 PM

Just browse the internet or open up the Yellow Pages. How many solicitors are listed in your town? How many plumbers? How many dentists? The list is long in most cases. The dilemma that immediately confronts the thinking business owner is: "Why should anyone select me, rather than someone? We all have about the same level and quality of service, we all have prices within the same basic range, and we're all equally accessible, and so on." What is the answer to this dile... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Edwin Linares @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 1:59 PM

Expanding the business? Buying a company vehicle? Adding of proprietary assets? Or, simply keeping business finances liquid. These are some of the major reasons why businesses take on loans. The question is what type of loan? For entrepreneurs who wish to maintain 100% control of their businesses and are willing and confident to keep up with a monthly obligation to a lending body for the fulfillment of debt payments, a debt financing is opted. In today's economy, however... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Melinda Janicki @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 4:06 AM

A virtual assistant will comprehensively help you grow your business and keep you productive. But how do go about finding the right fit for your organization? Here are several important points you need to know when researching and hiring a virtual assistant team or solo entrepreneur for your organization. First - Realize What You Need! While a professional virtual assistant can help you organize yourself to be able to delegate appropriately you should have an idea of what type of V... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Donna Price @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 11:19 AM

How do you create a breakthrough in your business or your life? It's hard to see the possibility, to see that you can create a breakthrough, especially when times feel hard or tough but what it comes down to is getting out of your own way. How do you stop your own success? Do you sabotage yourself? You can create a breakthrough with intention. The first step is to listen to your inner dialogue, the statements that get in your way, the internal dialogue that stops you in your tr... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Christopher Brunner @ Monday, 9th June 2008 @ 12:34 AM

When you first started your business, the excitement was raw and tangible. With every step forward everything in you wanted to jump for joy, though you contained yourself (most of the time). Your dream was becoming reality. Your business was seeing success. Life was just plain good. Fast forward a few years. Same dream, same business, but with a different feel. You're still making money and still a success, but the excitement is all but gone. So, what's the deal? When a b... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Scott Letourneau @ Friday, 30th May 2008 @ 5:30 AM

The seven criteria for choosing an entity formation company are: 1. Look for a company that will ask you questions to determine the best entity for your situation-before they quote you a price! Imagine seeing your doctor for a physical. He walks in the room, says hello and goodbye as he hands you a prescription - and never gives you an exam! You might as well have diagnosed yourself by the "dartboard method". 2. Look for a company that understands-and will explain to yo... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By David Castro @ Tuesday, 27th May 2008 @ 10:20 AM

All businesses will, at one point, need financial help in some way or another. Small business loans are a great way to maintain your business in a healthy financial position, but acquiring one can be a very complicated task, since the requirements for it are very extensive. Some of its most basic requirements are: Having a perfect credit score and having personal assets to use as collateral, that alone already makes it a hard to secure financial resource. So, what's left for the busi... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Jeffrey Benson @ Friday, 23rd May 2008 @ 5:18 PM

A person who does not buy your product may take up as much of your time, or even more time, than a person who buys. Also, every prospect that does not act upon your direct mail, answer your ad and buy, or accept your phone call offer is costing you money in ad costs, paper, time, phone bills, and more. Therefore, it is vital that you strive for the highest conversion rate as you can. Selling efficiency rates make or break businesses every day. Here are 7 ways for you to really maximize y... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Jeffrey Benson @ Friday, 23rd May 2008 @ 2:48 PM

1) CONTROL BILLING AND COLLECTIONS Allowing accounts to get behind in the payment of their bills can create real cash flow problems. Without a constant stream of cash flowing into your business, you can't pay your expenses and salaries, and can't provide the selection of products or level of service your customers want and expect. This is one of the most critical areas in business, yet it's also one of the most overlooked and easiest to let get out of control. Quick ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By David Castro @ Monday, 19th May 2008 @ 6:30 PM

Small business owners know that obtaining credit lines for their businesses can be a difficult task to accomplish, especially if they own a fresh business or simply a business that doesn't have a strong credit history. I've come up with this list so you as a business owner can have an idea of who to reach for your financial needs. Secured loans: For business owners with strong credit history. Startup Loans - Small business startup loans are used by merchants that need fun... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By David Ogden @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 11:52 PM

Setting up a website for many, is just a matter of fun; it is a place where family and friends exchange notes, information and niceties. However, with time, you the novice, would get bored with just playing post office and begin to think of how to use your website as a money making tool. This is when you would look for aspects that could improve the profitability of your website. The profitability of your website depends upon two major aspects: (1) visibility to the surfer and (2) visibi... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By David Ogden @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 6:14 AM

Residual income is a dream-come-true for many. Before you learn any more about this excellent way of generating wealth, you need to understand what this is. Residual income is that income which is the result of some completed work. Only after the completion of a certain task, you can expect a residual income. For example, you join an affiliate program. You cannot expect to draw a residual income unless you have optimized your website in such a manner that it generates maximum traffic. On... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Todd Ash @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 7:52 AM

To make it simple, branding yourself is about letting everyone know who you are and what are you specialized in. Branding yourself is part of the many things that will help you create success, because it will help you to attract people from all walks of life to be your friend, your network contact, a new client for your business, or maybe someone who wants to introduce you to other of the same type of interest. Branding yourself is a major part in internet marketing or the network marketing indu... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Todd Ash @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 9:45 PM

In order to understand Attraction Marketing, it would seem logical that one must first describe marketing. This could easily fill another article and there are literally hundreds of definitions in thousands of textbooks, articles and websites. Using the laws of attraction marketing under a Social Media umbrella term aims to facilitate creativity, collaboration, and sharing content between users.3 Attraction marketing is the preferred marketing system of the future. More and more sa... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Todd Ash @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 5:25 PM

Attraction Marketing can help you build your business faster and with more stability in ANY PROGRAM. Attraction marketing is promoting a product or service in such a way that causes potential customers or prospects to want to hear about what you have to offer. In direct sales, it typically refers to promoting yourself as an expert, offering information that a prospect wants, and builds the basis of a real relationship with that prospect. This the strategy of drawing highly targeted, high... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Todd Ash @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 5:22 PM

Considering your career is something you are probably going to be doing for the rest of your professional days or for a very long time you should make this decision after weighing your options. I also knew that I wanted to make a good amount of money and live a comfortable lifestyle, but at the same time love going to work. Considering various socio-economic objectives, including costs, under-utilised properties are continually identified and assessed for possible disposal. Being ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Todd Ash @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 5:16 PM

Being successful is not only about hard work, but mostly you need to learn to visualize your success and make it happen. Being successful is fun! Your single state may not be permanent but, it definitely is not to be in a comatose or paralytic state until the person of your desires arrives. Being successful is one facet of being happy as a rep. If you are achieving what you set out to do, then that results in a positive feeling. Consider the implications of two self-worth messages ("w... more...