Growth Topics Articles

Business » Entrepreneurship » Growth Topics | By Donna Price @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 11:20 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 t... 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... 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 ... 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 bus... 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. Qui... 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 f... 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...