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Franchise Buyers Just Do Not Get It
Recently a franchise buyer who works in a government agency contacted our franchise company for opportunities. In doing so he told us that civil servants were hard working and honest and that politicians were bad. He told us how he had put together a team of folks who could run a franchised outlet because they had experience in government running things.I laughed because government doesn’t run anything very we

since they are essentially selling themselves rather than a physical product.

Find an outlet for your ideas: For me, writing and publishing articles has proved to be a great way to build my own visibility and get out on paper what feels like is stuck in my head. You have ideas to share? Why not submit articles to business websites, or try your hand at blogging or even podcasting?

What have you learned so far in 2006 about yourself and your business? Where would you like to improve? Do you need help figuring it out? Then take advantage

Seven Steps To Great Print Ads
1. Choose the right creative approach.Who are you selling to? What are they buying — really? Choose the angle that will attract customers’ attention, stimulate their interest, and “hook” them on what you offer. Don’t be in a hurry to start writing your ad. There are several components to the creative approach that must be decided before creative work begins.You’ll need to: - Identify the target ma

Summer is way too short here in Montreal, so it's no wonder that business slows down for most of us. That's why it's a good time to relax, regroup, and reflect over the past few months. What have you been doing right? What could you improve on? How can you use these next few months to prepare for September? Here are a few things I've done myself that have helped me regain focus and remember why I got into business for myself in the first place:

Continued education and professional development: I completed an intensive coach certification course and specialized in leading teleclasses. I have also consistently given teleclasses every month: This not only takes me out of my comfort zone, but helps me hone my listening and public speaking skills. If you want to stay positive about your business, its vital that you spend some time on yourself, developing in a direction that motivates you.
Pin down your 30-second pitch: No matter where you are professionally, this is something that always needs work. Your life & business are constantly in evolution and your 30-second pitch will need to be reevaluated accordingly. Summer is ideal for this; business is slower, so take advantage of that to step back and get more clarity on your own "big picture".
Volunteer: Offering just one hour per month as a committee member of a local networking group has helped me make connections I wouldn' t have otherwise. It can be very satisfying to share your expertise with people or organizations that strive to make a difference in your own field of business.
Focus on one specific problem: Is there something bothering you about your business? Take some time to really define the problem and focus on it. The solution could be as simple as making a few call-outs every day or simply make sure that your clients' know about a new service you are offering.
Finish your Bio: This is probably the last thing anyone thinks of doing during the busy season. However, a well-written bio can put people at ease about doing business with you, especially if your business is "virtual" and that you don' t meet many of your clients face-to-face. Service providers need this more than retail businesses, since they are essentially selling themselves rather than a physical product.
Find an outlet for your ideas: For me, writing and publishing articles has proved to be a great way to build my own visibility and get out on paper what feels like is stuck in my head. You have ideas to share? Why not submit articles to business websites, or try your hand at blogging or even podcasting?

What have you learned so far in 2006 about yourself and your business? Where would you like to improve? Do you need help figuring it out? Then take advantage

Ultrasonic Cleaning: High-Tech Cleaning Services
Are you looking for innovative ways to increase your services and your profit margins? Ultrasonic cleaning services can be a way for your cleaning business to add another income stream that can be highly lucrative. How does ultrasonic cleaning work? The item being cleaned is immersed in an ultrasonic tank filled with water and a small amount of cleaning agent, and then agitated with high frequency sound for a brief

eclasses. I have also consistently given teleclasses every month: This not only takes me out of my comfort zone, but helps me hone my listening and public speaking skills. If you want to stay positive about your business, its vital that you spend some time on yourself, developing in a direction that motivates you.

Pin down your 30-second pitch: No matter where you are professionally, this is something that always needs work. Your life & business are constantly in evolution and your 30-second pitch will need to be reevaluated accordingly. Summer is ideal for this; business is slower, so take advantage of that to step back and get more clarity on your own "big picture".

Volunteer: Offering just one hour per month as a committee member of a local networking group has helped me make connections I wouldn' t have otherwise. It can be very satisfying to share your expertise with people or organizations that strive to make a difference in your own field of business.

Focus on one specific problem: Is there something bothering you about your business? Take some time to really define the problem and focus on it. The solution could be as simple as making a few call-outs every day or simply make sure that your clients' know about a new service you are offering.

Finish your Bio: This is probably the last thing anyone thinks of doing during the busy season. However, a well-written bio can put people at ease about doing business with you, especially if your business is "virtual" and that you don' t meet many of your clients face-to-face. Service providers need this more than retail businesses, since they are essentially selling themselves rather than a physical product.

What have you learned so far in 2006 about yourself and your business? Where would you like to improve? Do you need help figuring it out? Then take advantage

Growing Our Own Entrepreneurs: A New Model for Black Entrepreneurship
Given the effect of business ownership on the Black community and the widening wealth gap between Black and White Americans, it’s time to invest in our future and prepare our youth for careers as entrepreneurs. This article discusses the need for and lessons learned from youth entrepreneurship education for Black youth.Middle and high school Black students, especially those who find themselves struggling acade

Summer is ideal for this; business is slower, so take advantage of that to step back and get more clarity on your own "big picture".

What have you learned so far in 2006 about yourself and your business? Where would you like to improve? Do you need help figuring it out? Then take advantage

How Much Do You Pay Your Employer To Work For Them?
Do you have any idea how much time and money you are spending on your employer? Most people I have run into have absolutely no idea what it costs them to go to work everyday for someone else. Below, I will illustrate what the typical employee spends on their employer each yearFor this article, we have to make certain assumptions on which we can base our calculations. You can adjust these assumptions to fi

ss? Take some time to really define the problem and focus on it. The solution could be as simple as making a few call-outs every day or simply make sure that your clients' know about a new service you are offering.

What have you learned so far in 2006 about yourself and your business? Where would you like to improve? Do you need help figuring it out? Then take advantage

Speed Reading Programs: Worth The Effort
Speed reading programs are developed to help individuals considerably increase their productivity and efficiency when it comes to reading. There are two primary schools of thoughts that are divided up between the lion's share of speed reading programs offered throughout the globe. The first has to do with scanning and is known as the traditional method of speed reading. The most recent speed reading teachings state t

since they are essentially selling themselves rather than a physical product.

What have you learned so far in 2006 about yourself and your business? Where would you like to improve? Do you need help figuring it out? Then take advantage of your network. I' m sure you' ll find someone willing to reach out and help you.

Enjoy the summer.

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Background Following the collapse of the prawn industry in the mid-80’s, an interesting industry slowly emerged in the early 90’s as dynamic and aggressive women entrepreneurs turned their expensive hobby into a multi-million profitable and enjoyable “sunshine” industry. This paved the way to the birth of the Floriculture Industry in the Province of Capiz. From an obscure industry, it grew to become one of the rapidly expanding agri-business sectors in the province today involving more than 5,000 stakeholders, florists, landscape artists, contractors, technologists, input providers, farm technicians and gardeners.

Being between jobs is no fun! It is stressful and can negatively impact all facets of your life if you allow it to. Take a moment to read this article - it is a simple roadmap to eliminating stress while you seek your next career move.

Knowing customer wants and needs is a key part of providing a useful and successful business. Having effective listening skills is essential because if you aren’t able to listen to your client then how can you be expected to know what they want or need?

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