11,298 articles on "finance"

How to Write a Business Plan in Five Steps.

People often ask "What makes a good business plan? Or, "How do I make my plan attractive to lenders and investors?". The simple answer is that lenders and investors (I'll call them "readers" from here on out) are looking for "good deals". A "goo...

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Why Free Agent Thinking Is Good For Your Company

It's no secret! Day after day the news is riddled withcompanies who are moving operations to other countries or completely closing their doors. Those who remain musttransform themselves to lean, mean, businesses with a constant eye on reducing c...

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A Live Human Being

A Live Human Being by Bob OsgoodbyEver try to call a company for information or assistance, and have to fight your way through a seemingly unending maze of instructions from an automated robot. "For this press one; for that press two", and so on. Som...

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Test Marketing Fast, Cheap and Easy

If you’re a sole proprietor or small business owner, marketing can seem like a headache that just won’t go away. You might have lots of good ideas, but you’re not sure which ones to pursue. And, if you’re like most small business owners, you ...

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Publicrelationistas

Please feel free to publish this article and resource box in your ezine, newsletter, offline publication or website. A copy would be appreciated at bobkelly@TNI.net. Word count is 765 including guidelines and resource box. Robert A. Kelly © 2003...

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How You Can Deliver a Memorable Public Speech

"A speech is poetry: cadence, rhythm, imagery, sweep!" -Peggy Noonan These ten attributes will support you in creating an empowering public speech that is motivating, captivating, and memorable. 1. Savoir-faire The ability to act appropriately in any...

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RECYCLING HUMAN ASSETS – PERSONNEL TREND OF THE FUTURE

In Economics 101 I learned the basic laws of supply and demand. When the demand was high and the supply was low... prices went up. From an employer’s perspective, I would say that lesson accurately describes today’s job market. The economy is gre...

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Success is Just a Question Away

You already know the formula; "Ask and you shall receive." And, you already know that it's not just another good idea. Asking is the only way to get what you're seeking in your life, in your relationships, or in your business.Asking may not...

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Minimising conflict with effective communication

Did you know there are 5 types of communication that lead to conflict?Let's look at them...Definition of 'Conflict'~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~It helps if we first define what we mean by 'conflict'Conflict is an expressed strugg...

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Student credit cards Basic guide

Many students start becoming consumers of credit when they get their first student credit card in college. Student credit cards can give them a highly convenient way of making purchases; however this is also a time of great responsibility as they sta...

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