from INTUIT [#1 Financial Mgt SW for small business – Quick Books] 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz For some entrepreneurs, the word “Business Plan” may conjure up a feeling of dread. How are you supposed to know what is going to happen to your business when you haven’t even made …
With a Product Every Woman Needs from Huff Post 10/12 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Where are your Products sold now? Our shoes are sold at over 3000 retailers nationwide including Bloomingdales, Fred Segal, & Dillards as well as through international distributors on 5 other continents. What what your first Big …
An Interview by Deborah DeBord, Ph.D., is the proprietor of Expression, a creative Entrepreneur retreat in Colorado & Jim Collins, Author of several “best-selling” Entrepreneur books (Good to Great, Built to Last, Great by Choice) from the Enablelink.org website 05/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Let’s listen in to the Entrepreneurship …
Courtesy of the National Science Foundation thru Michigan Technical University 11/12 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz For every brilliant discovery that finds its way into the marketplace, there are hundreds that never escape the pages of scientific journals. The National Science Foundation [NSF] is addressing that disconnect with its I-Corp program. …
from INC magazine 6/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Why? Focus !!! Targeting a specific market does not mean that you have to exclude people that do not fit your criteria from buying from you. Rather, Target Marketing allows you to “focus” your Marketing $$ and Brand message on a specific …
. . . without being eaten alive !!! [Not San Jose Sharks] How to “Out-sell, Out-manage, Out-motivate & Out-negotiate your Competition” written by Harvey MacKay/CEO of a Multi-$M Manufacturing company 1988 Enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 4. Negotiation & Management are two major aspects of being successful. Negotiation is the …
from My Strategic Plan.com 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Not to Over-Simplify “how to create a Strategic Plan”, but by placing all the parts of a plan into three areas, you can clearly see how the pieces fit together. The three pieces of the puzzle are: 1) Where are we …
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 #1: Let Desire Trump Ego. [That’s not Donald Trump] If you want to create a …
even if you’re over 50 (ie, Col Sanders [KFC], Ray Croc [McDonalds], Dietrich Mateschitz [Red Bull], Martha Stewart) from Author Mark Hansen, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” 5/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz. Imagine your life exactly as you want it to be. What will it take to make you ecstatically …
An Entrepreneur’s Guide from Yahoo 3/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz A. Looking for Opportunities. There are so many fabulous money-making opportunities out there that it can be hard to choose the right one for you. Or maybe you’re faced with the opposite dilemma; you want to start you own business, …
from India Small Business.com 21 Feb 12 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz Are you one? Statistics show that 1 out of 10 individuals are keen to start their own business. If you are one, you need to find your ideal, suitable business. Planning. Smart businessmen always plan well and follow their …
Michael Gerber: Author & Entrepreneur is famous for being the author of several Startup Strategy books regarding “The E-Myth” + “E-Myth Worldwide” is his Business Coaching Service. 10/02 Enhanced by Peter/Wiz4biz “Entrepreneurs were our original Visionaries – for our County, for our Company and the creator in each of us. …
from the Biz Coaching Co. 10-09 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Using Q&A is: Asking Questions, Listening, growing Trust, building a Relationship – including asking tuff questions to make the other accountable/responsible. A. Listening: 1) Stop Talking; 2) Let them finish; 3) Wait awhile before speak-ing; 4) Ask Questions, wait for …
Authored by John C Maxwell, enhanced by Peter Wiz4.biz 4/13 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 1 – The Definition of Leadership = INFLUENCE …
from iPlanner.net 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Business Plan – for your Startup or Small Business – should include a discussion of business risks & challenges. Although every possible risk will not be identified & addressed, the Biz Plan should discuss the most important ones and indicate how management will …
from Entrepreneurship Education.com 7/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz What is your Legal Basis? Whether you’ve got an idea or an already established business, whether On or off-line, and now you’re seeking the rocket boost of venture funding to take you to the next level. But wait !!! Before you start …
from Business News Daily 7/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Why? Knowing where your Business is headed [Vision] is a big part of figuring out how to make it a success. While every startup should have a business plan, it’s absolutely necessary for your product or service – to make sure …
by Author Michael Gerber 3/12 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz, Five Qualities of an Entrepreneur: 1. The Entrepreneur is an originator. 2. Entrepreneurs don’t buy opportunities they “create” them. So if you want to be a true entrepreneur, forget about a franchise and create something unique. 3. The success of the …
from Tech Crunch 1/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz The Factors. Why some startups soar to great heights while others stumble and fall is almost impossible to answer without digging into the detail of each – on a case-by-case basis. So many factors affect success — from funding & timing, to …
fm SmartBiz.com 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz In the past few years, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) has evolved from a tactical exercise about finding search engine “keywords” to the center of the marketing universe. Because of (search engine marketing’s) SEMs unique ability to Test, Adjust & Target customer preferences rapidly, …
from Wikipedia 6/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz VP/CVP Defined: a Promise of “value” to be delivered, plus a belief from the Customer that “value” will be experienced. Satisfying customers is the source of sustainable “value creation” and will lead to a long life of the organization. A Value Proposition is …