Enthusiasm
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) “Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Enthusiasm. One of my absolute favorite words. Did you know that it comes from the Greek entheos “possessed by a god” (theos (God) and en (within))? I love that. So, when you’re enthusiastic, GOD is within you. And, equally important, when you are NOT enthusiastic, God has left the building that is you. Never forget Emerson’s wisdom that “Every great and commanding movement in the annals of the world is due to the triumph of enthusiasm.” Let’s find the God within us. Let’s get enthusiastic!!!!!
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Hot Tip- The Right Marketing
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) The Right Marketing When you get ready to start marketing your business or idea, never rely on one method of marketing. It is important to look at several options since nothing will last forever.
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Thomas A. Edison
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) Thomas A. Edison Anything that won’t sell, I don’t want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success. -
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Did you know that virtually all self-made millionaires, billionaires, leaders & captians of industry have the same personality type?
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) Notable Entrepreneurs with this personality type are: Richard Branson, Virgin empire Bill Gates, Microsoft P. Diddy, Bad Boy Entertainment Ben Cohen, Ben & Jerry’s Steve Jobs, Apple and Pixar Oprah Winfrey, Harpo, Inc. Thomas Edison, General Electric Walt Disney … and many more. What are the qualities of this personality type? You like thrill, excitement and risk You are a highly creative problem solver You are impulsive in nature You are ambitious and industrious You have tons of energy for things you are interested in You love to be the hero in an emergency Does this sound like you?
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Hot Tip -Be Independent
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) Be Independent Do not be afraid to go for what you know is the right thing for you. Being independent allows you to take control over your destiny and emotional state. Stand firm in what you believe and do not allow other people to determine how you feel or what you believe in.
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Oprah Winfrey
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) -Oprah Winfrey What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come.
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Hot Tips
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) Entrepreneurs Top 7 Business Building Tips Wouldn’t it be great if you could work wherever you want, choose who you want to do business with and make your own hours? You can by becoming a young entrepreneur. In today’s age, building a business has never been easier and the potential rewards are larger than ever. While your friends are still living at home with their parents, you could build a business that helps you afford the lifestyle you want. And thanks to the Internet, young entrepreneurs can build a global business that puts you on the same playing field as major corporations. Before starting a business, there are several steps future young entrepreneurs can take that will facilitate your success. There are seven foundation steps that will help you to build a profitable business, fast. Get your mind right. The first step to building a profitable business is for young entrepreneurs to develop their mental muscles and start thinking with positive end results in mind. Getting your mind right will allow you to keep focused and on course even when others try to contaminate you with negativity. Set goals. Before starting your business, day dream about how you see this business growing and picture your day-to-day role within your company. Take your dreams from your mind and put them on paper. Put your dream on paper with a plan and you have created goals. Once you have your goals written down, review them often. The more you read and believe your goals the faster you will get to where you want to go. Take some time before you go to bed to visualize your goals coming true. It’s true – what you think about you become. Focus on the greater good. This is especially true for young entrepreneurs. By starting a business that creates a positive change in the world you will reap the rewards. When you start a business that helps people, you’ll have positive forces working in your favor. So not only does doing the right thing help others, eventually it helps you, the Good Samaritan, as well. Build your credit. Having excellent credit is a young entrepreneur’s best friend. With good credit you will have access to low cost capital. This may not be important when you first start; however, as your business grows, you may need business loans to expand your business faster. That’s when having good business credit will pay off. Open up the Right Accounts. An important piece of a young entrepreneurs success is to have the right bank accounts set up. A checking and savings accounts should be set up as soon as possible. The sooner you establish a relationship with a bank, the more benefits you will receive in the future. Be sure to choose a bank that has services you need now and will need in the future. Being a young entrepreneur, you want to find a bank that offers [...]
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10 Rules for Small Business Success
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) Every day, new business ventures are created. Some of these businesses will succeed, but many will fall by the wayside. Will your business thrive, or will it join thousands of others that have faltered along the way? Here are ten rules to make sure your business grows and prospers. Will your business thrive, or will it join thousands of others that have faltered along the way? Here are ten rules to make sure your business grows and prospers: 1. Find a Niche. For small businesses, it is best to find a niche. A small company with limited resources can efficiently serve niche markets. Concentrate your efforts on a fairly narrow market offering. This entails sticking to what you do best, and becoming an expert in that field. Realize that it is not possible to be good at everything. By concentrating on a fairly narrow market niche, you may be able to avoid head-on collision with bigger competitors. If you are a hardware store selling everything from paints to lumber, the entry of giant retailers like Home Depot in your area can spell the end for your business. However, you can try to limit your offering, for example, to construction of porches and decks and be the best retailer for this segment. 2. Be small, yet think big. The most common question of small business start-ups is “How can I compete with my big competitors?” Small businesses have inherent advantages over big businesses, including flexibility, ability to respond quickly, able to provide a more personalized service. Make sure that your business takes maximum advantage of those areas that represent the strengths of small companies. 3. Differentiate your products. Present the benefits of your products and services to your customers, highlighting the unique solutions it offers to their problems. Avoid being a copycat; rarely do imitators succeed in the market. Study, but do not copy your competitors, and package your products distinctly. 4. First impression counts. Strive for accuracy and quality the first time around. You often do not have a second chance to make a good first impression. This entails a well-laid out store, courteous staff, and personable voice over the phone, etc. However, if you are a one-person business working in a home office, remember that you are the center of your business and marketing efforts. Everyone you come in touch with is potentially a client or a referral to another client because they are either impressed with you as a person, impressed with your skill at providing a certain service or product. Make sure that you are always presentable, professional in your ways and knowledgeable about your business. 5. Good reputation. Your business hinges on its reputation. It is imperative that you build a good reputation for the quality of your products and support services. Remember that two things guarantee success: high quality goods and superior service. Always aim for quality. If you are a tax consultant, strive [...]
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Donald Trump
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) -Donald Trump In the end, you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.
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"A study by McGraw-Hill Research showed that companies that maintained or upped their advertising during a recession had great gains."
(Here’s an article of great value to small business owners, www.GBN-Online.com) Maureen Flynn United States of America Contact publisher via email For_Immediate_Release: United States of America (Press Release) December 4, 2008 — The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) confirmed on December 1, 2008, that the U.S. economy has been in a recession since December 2007. Many economists believe the current recession will be the worst since the recession of 1981-82. Times are rough, but that doesn’t mean you should lower your advertising budget; you actually should maintain or raise it, or just advertise smarter. A recent study by McGraw-Hill Research showed that companies that maintained or upped their advertising during the 1981-82 recession, had gains in sales in the short-run as well as the long-run. The McGraw-Hill Research study analyzed 600 companies from 1980 to 1985, and found those that advertised aggressively throughout the recession had sales 256% higher than ones who cut back on advertising. source: FPR For most companies during recessionary times, it is hard to maintain or even raise their advertising budget. This is why it’s important for companies to get the most return on their marketing budget investment. There are many types of advertising to choose from, but some work better than others. One form of advertisement is imprinting your company logo on promotional products that people use every day. It leaves a lasting impression much longer than an advertisement in the newspaper, on TV, or on the internet. Through the creative use of these products, companies can strengthen their brand and ultimately build their business. Promotional products will drive customers to your company website and or a physical retail location, which leads to measurable results. Data can also be captured for future marketing use. Companies like Imprintables Etc. (www.imprintables-etc.com) have been in business for 20 years because this type of advertisement works. For a business, recession or not, it is very important to keep your company name in the minds of current and future customers. Research has shown that even during tough economic times, well planned marketing programs and strategic advertising pays off. And then as the economy picks back up, they will be well positioned for continued growth. Contact Maureen today at www.imprintables-etc.com for creative ideas on how you can maximize your marketing dollars. For more information: Maureen Flynn 1220/2 Thomas Ave. San Diego, CA 92109 Imprintables Etc. 800-656-4648
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