from Christine Lane’s (Country Singer & Entrepreneur) Blog 6/09 “Here are a few tips based on my experiences, both as a creator of – and participant in – Mastermind Groups”. (enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz) Tip #3: Give it a Name. Clarity wins. Not just some of the time. ALL of …
from INC magazine 6/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 Consider the Psycho-graphics of your Target [ Make sure they’re not too Psycho !!! ] Psychographics are the more personal characteristics of the person who would be buying your Product or Service, including: * Personality, Attitudes, Values, Interests/Hobbies, Lifestyles, Behavior * …
from Make It Happen Blog/UK 2/09 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz The current economic crisis from 2008 has challenged every business. We all need to think smarter, be more creative, look for new opportunities & take action to maximize our short & long term business performance. However, how do you gain …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 Once you have created a Vision of where you want to go with your organization, you’ll need a Strategic Plan to figure out how to get there. The plan will be approved by all of Top Management so you’re all on the same page. [pun …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 “You need to keep up or you’ll be left behind.” As Manager or Owner of an organization, you not only have to make sure operations are running smoothly now, but also prepare for the future. Don’t get distracted by just putting out the fires of …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 It seems so impressive, if you are Partnering with a top dog – like Microsoft, Google – or another recognized company (if only by Geeks). But there are many other organizations, where you both could mutually benefit from Partnering. 1. Does it make sense Financially? …
or literally “Sucking-Up” to a Blogger (& other people of Influence) – that you can use your Con-fluence on, to add their wisdom & contacts to your own Blog, Network, etc. [It may seem like it, but it’s not really a Con – just part of smart Networking.] Compiled by …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 TEAM means Together Everyone Achieves More !!! “A house divided against itself can not stand.” Mark 3.25 “One step by 100 people is > 100 steps by 1 person.” Japanese Proverb “We all must hang together or most assuredly, we will all hang separately.” Ben …
from Entrepreneurship Education.com 7/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/13 Other Forms of Intellectual Property. What other properties do you own or have contractual rights to? Do you own or have leases for real property? Do you own your equipment or are you leasing the same and if so, what are …
– A 1st Time Enterpreneurs Course From Blasho.com Blog 7/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Welcome to the 1st Time Entrepreneur’s course “Steps to Start an Online Business. As we got more and more queries or help towards online business start up, I saw an interest to start this short course …
from iPlanner.net 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz General Enterprise Business Risks – are shared by most businesses, but their significance varies by company. In the case of start-ups or early stage companies, management must gain experience in managing operational, marketing & other problems that will arise. Potential threats include unexpected …
from Business News Daily 7/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Write down your “Brand Positioning” statement for your Target customers. At the end of the day, your brand and what it symbolizes for customers will be your strongest competitive advantage. You should be able to write down a simple declarative sentence …
from My Strategic Plan.com 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Vision statement: Your vision is formulating a picture of what your organization’s future structure will be and where the organization is headed. What will your organization look like in 3 & 5 years from now? How will you get there? Knowing …
Authored by John C Maxwell, enhanced by Peter Wiz4.biz 7/13 10 Traits are discussed, by Author John Maxwell, that an individual needs to focus on – in his/her own life – in order to become more effective in their leadership roles. Chapter 4 – The Ultimate Test of Leadership = …
fm SmartBiz.com 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz #3. There’s No Substitute For Search Engine Savvy (say Yes to SES). Understanding the subtleties of each Search Engine is essential for success. For example, Yahoo approaches organic & paid searches differently than most others. On Google, paid searches are shaded in blue …
from Business Insider.com 4/12 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 5. Get Moving “All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.” There’s a reason we use the expression, movers & shakers. Movers are the ones who take action, the people …
on the Road to Success Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 #12. Market Research. Starting a new business on a shoestring budget isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. My biggest tip for shoestring start-ups is to do lots of research. Research is what enabled me to start my company …
Happily compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 “Multi-tasking allows you to screw up several things at once”. Wouldn’t it be better to focus on one and do it well !!! “My Client (sponsor/customer) doesn’t know what he wants, so I’m going to dazzle him with my creativity and he’ll find me …
from Fortune Magazine 2012, enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/13 #3. Apple brings back Steve Jobs 1996 Lesson Learned: Sometimes boards are too quick to jettison a Founder in favor of professional management. But for all a company might gain from bringing in a pro, it risks losing the magic & …
from Becoming Awesome.com 6/11 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 7/13 WHAT the ADVISOR Gets. It should be pretty clear how the company benefits from these key Business Advisor relationships. But the CEO for the advisor? Like an Attorney being his own Lawyer. Here are the motivations I have seen at play …
from P2P Foundation.net 2012 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Summary of the Book Report. Two main agents of transformation guide this work. 1) the emergence of “community dynamics” as an essential ingredient of doing business. It is no longer a matter of autonomous & separated corporations marketing to – essentially – …