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SpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAre You Struggling at Work?, Here Are Three Ideas to Help You Improve Your SituationBy Phillip Ramphisa
Work is a big deal, it is very serious for most people. As important as work is many people are unhappy at work. Entrepreneurship or as they call it "side hustle" is a better yet not seemingly easily attainable solution for most people.
I can count 200 reasons why happiness at work is important but for now let me give you just three reasons...
http://www.phillipramphisa.com2019-11-2106 min
SpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAre You Struggling at Work?, Here Are Three Ideas to Help You Improve Your SituationBy Phillip Ramphisa
Work is a big deal, it is very serious for most people. As important as work is many people are unhappy at work. Entrepreneurship or as they call it "side hustle" is a better yet not seemingly easily attainable solution for most people.
I can count 200 reasons why happiness at work is important but for now let me give you just three reasons...
http://www.phillipramphisa.com2019-11-2106 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhat Are The Ways To Improving Fundraising? An InsightBy Stephen Hendy
Donor management is never easy no matter how easy it may seem; there is always some information that you will need to get and some that you will need to impart in order to learn some of the best ways of it.
In the many things about donor management the one that counts to be the most important of all is improving fundraising and getting into the skills of it all for the best results...2019-11-2103 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhat Are The Ways To Improving Fundraising? An InsightBy Stephen Hendy
Donor management is never easy no matter how easy it may seem; there is always some information that you will need to get and some that you will need to impart in order to learn some of the best ways of it.
In the many things about donor management the one that counts to be the most important of all is improving fundraising and getting into the skills of it all for the best results...2019-11-2103 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesEffective Digital Marketing StrategiesBy T Arkitim
For digital marketing to be effective, you need a clearly-defined campaign strategy. As a small business owner in the Gold Coast, limited budgets additionally emphasize the need for strategic decisions.
Online marketing strategies differ from business to business. Every business needs its own distinct and specific strategy that is best suited for its industry or niche, be it construction, restaurants and coffee bars...
http://www.limeriver.com.au2019-11-2103 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesEffective Digital Marketing StrategiesBy T Arkitim
For digital marketing to be effective, you need a clearly-defined campaign strategy. As a small business owner in the Gold Coast, limited budgets additionally emphasize the need for strategic decisions.
Online marketing strategies differ from business to business. Every business needs its own distinct and specific strategy that is best suited for its industry or niche, be it construction, restaurants and coffee bars...
http://www.limeriver.com.au2019-11-2103 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Neurodiversity May Improve Your WorkforceBy Bill Ryan.
Trying to recruit and retain talented workers who can assist in producing and delivering high-quality products and services, leading to business growth and enhanced profits has always been a formidable challenge. Typically, hiring teams seek individuals who not only most closely match the letter of the job description, but who also are predicted to be a good fit for the organization. In other words, companies want employees who can execute at what has been determined...2019-11-2104 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Neurodiversity May Improve Your WorkforceBy Bill Ryan.
Trying to recruit and retain talented workers who can assist in producing and delivering high-quality products and services, leading to business growth and enhanced profits has always been a formidable challenge. Typically, hiring teams seek individuals who not only most closely match the letter of the job description, but who also are predicted to be a good fit for the organization. In other words, companies want employees who can execute at what has been determined...2019-11-2104 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesA Valuable Review of "Alternative Investing: Making Money Outside the Stock Market"By Harrington A Lackey
During the economic recession in September and October 2008, most investors lost a lot of money due to a huge banking crisis which caused the stock market to crash. For those with most of their money in the stock market, the crash became a catastrophic nightmare. In many cases, people lost everything, not just in the stock market, but in most other investments as well...2019-11-1703 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesA Valuable Review of "Alternative Investing: Making Money Outside the Stock Market"By Harrington A Lackey
During the economic recession in September and October 2008, most investors lost a lot of money due to a huge banking crisis which caused the stock market to crash. For those with most of their money in the stock market, the crash became a catastrophic nightmare. In many cases, people lost everything, not just in the stock market, but in most other investments as well...2019-11-1703 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Do I Grow My Online Business?By Michael Grady
I am answering the question of the week
THE SHORT ANSWER
Grow your email list.
My favorite subject begins now.
Let's talk sales funnels.
So you've mastered a traffic source.
You are sending people to your landing pages and capturing their email address.
Now what?
Email addresses aren't actually money.
Sure they can make money, but they are pretty useless to you right now...
https://www.businessfueltools.com/clickfunnels_quickstart2019-11-1703 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Do I Grow My Online Business?By Michael Grady
I am answering the question of the week
THE SHORT ANSWER
Grow your email list.
My favorite subject begins now.
Let's talk sales funnels.
So you've mastered a traffic source.
You are sending people to your landing pages and capturing their email address.
Now what?
Email addresses aren't actually money.
Sure they can make money, but they are pretty useless to you right now...
https://www.businessfueltools.com/clickfunnels_quickstart2019-11-1703 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesBest Strategy to Not Only Drive People to Your Website But Have Them Buy Your ProductBy Michael Grady
A Lead Funnel is a funnel that generates leads, but it does sooo... much more than that.
**It not only attracts leads, but it also... **
- builds trust
- grows a list of leads and customers
- builds relationships with your list
- converts leads into customers
- recoups your ad cost
- offers your customers additional opportunities to work with you
- and ascends customers up your value ladder.
https://www.businessfueltools.com/clickfunnels_quickstart2019-11-1704 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesBest Strategy to Not Only Drive People to Your Website But Have Them Buy Your ProductBy Michael Grady
A Lead Funnel is a funnel that generates leads, but it does sooo... much more than that.
**It not only attracts leads, but it also... **
- builds trust
- grows a list of leads and customers
- builds relationships with your list
- converts leads into customers
- recoups your ad cost
- offers your customers additional opportunities to work with you
- and ascends customers up your value ladder.
https://www.businessfueltools.com/clickfunnels_quickstart2019-11-1704 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow To Start Marketing Your BusinessBy Jon Allo
To new business owners, starting a business is often its own reward. They are thrilled to be able to be their own bosses, and to successfully get a business up and running. Often they are happy just to keep the dream alive.
https://jonallo.com/mistakes2019-11-1703 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow To Start Marketing Your BusinessBy Jon Allo
To new business owners, starting a business is often its own reward. They are thrilled to be able to be their own bosses, and to successfully get a business up and running. Often they are happy just to keep the dream alive.
https://jonallo.com/mistakes2019-11-1703 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles6 Ways Coupons Can Boost Your Sales Within No TimeBy Chris Nddie
Sales attract customers like honey attracts bees. It's no secret that people love discounts and are more likely to shop huge when a deal is offered. However, the balance doesn't only tip in the favor of buyers. In fact, businesses can also gain more by going for a couponing campaign. It started back in 1887 when a cola giant offered the first-ever coupon. Since then, the company can be called the father of couponing.
https://www.sitewidecoupon.com2019-11-1705 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles6 Ways Coupons Can Boost Your Sales Within No TimeBy Chris Nddie
Sales attract customers like honey attracts bees. It's no secret that people love discounts and are more likely to shop huge when a deal is offered. However, the balance doesn't only tip in the favor of buyers. In fact, businesses can also gain more by going for a couponing campaign. It started back in 1887 when a cola giant offered the first-ever coupon. Since then, the company can be called the father of couponing.
https://www.sitewidecoupon.com2019-11-1705 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Direction That IOT Is Going to TakeBy Vipin Labroo The term IoT or Internet of Things is no longer tech-speak in the latter half of 2019. It has acquired a social dimension to itself with more and more people, not all of them necessarily technically very savvy, beginning to realize that IoT is going to play an increasingly important part in their daily lives.2019-11-1404 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Direction That IOT Is Going to TakeBy Vipin Labroo The term IoT or Internet of Things is no longer tech-speak in the latter half of 2019. It has acquired a social dimension to itself with more and more people, not all of them necessarily technically very savvy, beginning to realize that IoT is going to play an increasingly important part in their daily lives.2019-11-1404 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Direction That IOT Is Going to TakeBy Vipin Labroo
The term IoT or Internet of Things is no longer tech-speak in the latter half of 2019. It has acquired a social dimension to itself with more and more people, not all of them necessarily technically very savvy, beginning to realize that IoT is going to play an increasingly important part in their daily lives.2019-11-1204 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Direction That IOT Is Going to TakeBy Vipin Labroo
The term IoT or Internet of Things is no longer tech-speak in the latter half of 2019. It has acquired a social dimension to itself with more and more people, not all of them necessarily technically very savvy, beginning to realize that IoT is going to play an increasingly important part in their daily lives.2019-11-1204 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Uses and Benefits of a Vision Inspection SystemBy Arthur Huang
Many terms are used for a visual inspection system. Basically, this it allows you to perform an image-based inspection. This is an automated system designed for different production systems. In this article, we are going to talk about the basics of a vision inspection system. Read on to know more.
https://www.topvision.net2019-11-1203 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Uses and Benefits of a Vision Inspection SystemBy Arthur Huang
Many terms are used for a visual inspection system. Basically, this it allows you to perform an image-based inspection. This is an automated system designed for different production systems. In this article, we are going to talk about the basics of a vision inspection system. Read on to know more.
https://www.topvision.net2019-11-1203 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Can You Receive Venture Capital?By Paul B Hata
An effective way to receive the venture capital that you need is by selling your business to the venture capital (VC) firms. But of course, you should never approach those venture capitalists empty handed. Keep in mind that VC firms will have to evaluate the viability of your business, first based on your business plan and second from your business pitch.
http://www.bccolleges.co.uk2019-11-0503 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Can You Receive Venture Capital?By Paul B Hata
An effective way to receive the venture capital that you need is by selling your business to the venture capital (VC) firms. But of course, you should never approach those venture capitalists empty handed. Keep in mind that VC firms will have to evaluate the viability of your business, first based on your business plan and second from your business pitch.
http://www.bccolleges.co.uk2019-11-0503 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Importance and Advantages of Digital MarketingBy Edmund Brunetti
Marketing encompasses all of the ways you can reach your target audience. It involves getting noticed by putting your brand in the forefront at the right time and in the right placed, increasing the chances of reaching the audience you desire.
https://www.socialpanda.com.au2019-11-0503 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Importance and Advantages of Digital MarketingBy Edmund Brunetti
Marketing encompasses all of the ways you can reach your target audience. It involves getting noticed by putting your brand in the forefront at the right time and in the right placed, increasing the chances of reaching the audience you desire.
https://www.socialpanda.com.au2019-11-0503 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesEntrepreneurism's Evolving PromiseBy Bill Ryan
Entrepreneurism has a strong and positive brand... and it should. Its contribution to the growth of the economy and by extension to the betterment of lives is immeasurable. Counting the total costs of national goods and services only begins to calculate the value of entrepreneurial activity. lives we collectively enjoy due to the innovation, risk-taking, and intelligence of successful entrepreneurs.2019-11-0504 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesEntrepreneurism's Evolving PromiseBy Bill Ryan
Entrepreneurism has a strong and positive brand... and it should. Its contribution to the growth of the economy and by extension to the betterment of lives is immeasurable. Counting the total costs of national goods and services only begins to calculate the value of entrepreneurial activity. lives we collectively enjoy due to the innovation, risk-taking, and intelligence of successful entrepreneurs.2019-11-0504 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow to Use Inbound Vs Outbound Marketing [Complete Guide]By Eyal A Katz
Should I use inbound or outbound marketing? Where do you find that balance between outbound and inbound marketing to maximize and grow the flow of leads? What should you consider when concocting a synergic marketing mix to include both? To answer all these questions, let's start by understanding each of the marketing techniques, its strengths and weaknesses.2019-11-0505 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow to Use Inbound Vs Outbound Marketing [Complete Guide]By Eyal A Katz
Should I use inbound or outbound marketing? Where do you find that balance between outbound and inbound marketing to maximize and grow the flow of leads? What should you consider when concocting a synergic marketing mix to include both? To answer all these questions, let's start by understanding each of the marketing techniques, its strengths and weaknesses.2019-11-0505 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Value Of Internet RadioBy Aaron Phillips
With the previous advancements of the compression of computerized audio files for easier transmission made by web pirates in the 80s, technology pioneer, Carl Malmud, founded the first internet radio station in 1993. With no other competition, it was simply called "Internet Talk Radio". It was mostly comprised of entertaining interviews with key players of the science and technology industry.
aaronphillipslv2018@gmail.com2019-11-0403 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Value Of Internet RadioBy Aaron Phillips
With the previous advancements of the compression of computerized audio files for easier transmission made by web pirates in the 80s, technology pioneer, Carl Malmud, founded the first internet radio station in 1993. With no other competition, it was simply called "Internet Talk Radio". It was mostly comprised of entertaining interviews with key players of the science and technology industry.
aaronphillipslv2018@gmail.com2019-11-0403 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhat Are You Going To Talk About In Your Podcast?By Jon Allo
A podcast connects with your audience more than text. People who take the time to listen to your podcast are much more involved emotionally when they hear your voice, rather than reading that exact same information in a blog post.
When you hear someone saying things you agree with, or talking about how they have encountered the same problems you have, you begin to like and trust that person.
https://jonallo.com/podcasts2019-11-0402 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhat Are You Going To Talk About In Your Podcast?By Jon Allo
A podcast connects with your audience more than text. People who take the time to listen to your podcast are much more involved emotionally when they hear your voice, rather than reading that exact same information in a blog post.
When you hear someone saying things you agree with, or talking about how they have encountered the same problems you have, you begin to like and trust that person.
https://jonallo.com/podcasts2019-11-0402 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow To Create a Podcast For Your BusinessBy Jon Allo
A podcast connects with your audience more than text. People who take the time to listen to your podcast are much more involved emotionally when they hear your voice, rather than reading that exact same information in a blog post.
When you hear someone saying things you agree with, or talking about how they have encountered the same problems you have, you begin to like and trust that person.
https://jonallo.com/podcasts2019-11-0403 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow To Create a Podcast For Your BusinessBy Jon Allo
A podcast connects with your audience more than text. People who take the time to listen to your podcast are much more involved emotionally when they hear your voice, rather than reading that exact same information in a blog post.
When you hear someone saying things you agree with, or talking about how they have encountered the same problems you have, you begin to like and trust that person.
https://jonallo.com/podcasts2019-11-0403 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles5 Benefits Of Podcasting Vs. BloggingBy Jon Allo.
When setting up a website or new business, many entrepreneurs instantly think about creating a blog through which they can promote new products and services. However, blogging isn't necessarily the best way to do it, although having a blog is an important aspect of any website.
https://jonallo.com/podcasts2019-11-0402 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles5 Benefits Of Podcasting Vs. BloggingBy Jon Allo.
When setting up a website or new business, many entrepreneurs instantly think about creating a blog through which they can promote new products and services. However, blogging isn't necessarily the best way to do it, although having a blog is an important aspect of any website.
https://jonallo.com/podcasts2019-11-0402 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesPodcast as a Marketing Tool — How Does It Work?I'm sure you've heard a podcast before. Either to learn more about how best to run your business or simply for entertainment. The fact is that a lot of people listen to podcasts and they are becoming more and more popular. Why not use this new trend as a great way to promote your brand?2019-11-0103 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Neurodiversity May Improve Your Workforce.By Bill Ryan.
Trying to recruit and retain talented workers who can assist in producing and delivering high-quality products and services, leading to business growth and enhanced profits has always been a formidable challenge. Typically, hiring teams seek individuals who not only most closely match the letter of the job description, but who also are predicted to be a good fit for the organization.2019-10-2904 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhy Your Marketing doesn’t Generate Revenue?So many startups struggle with their marketing. Not that the campaign doesn’t reach people, it definitely does, but it reaches the wrong people. As a startup, you see a lot of reactions to your ad on social media. But when you look at your website analytics, you rarely find someone who stayed for longer than 10 seconds.2019-10-2804 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles5 Steps to Move From Employee to EntrepreneurBy Linda Cattelan.
Have you been considering quitting your day job in favor of starting a business? Have you just lost your job and are currently exploring alternative ways of earning a living? Have you always dreamt of owning your own business some day?
Before you take the leap of faith into self-employment, consider these 5 steps:
Get clear on your goals/passions - It's not enough to decide to become a business owner. There are several questions and things...
http://www.resultscatalyst.ca2019-10-1604 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesStarting A Business - Some Things To Keep In MindBy Marc-Eddy Drouinaud.
There are many things that are required to run a successful business. To have a business that you can hang your hat on, I would recommend that you keep these ideas in mind.
1) Build something that you believe in.
I learn a huge lesson from owning a company for 5 years. When you are in your dark basement thinking about why your business in not producing in the way you would want it to,
https://drouinaudmarc.weebly.com2019-10-1402 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAre You a Leader or a Manager?By Linda Cattelan.
You may be a great manager, yet not a great leader. And if you are aspiring to elevate yourself and your career, regardless of your current job level, you need to be a great leader as well.
So, let's begin by looking at some of the differences between "leadership" and "management":
Management is:
- often bestowed upon an individual through title, hierarchy, or assignment.
- managing by directing, controlling, planning, organizing.
http://www.resultscatalyst.ca2019-10-1002 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow to Be a Leader That Wakes Up Innovation.By Yvette Dubel.
I am not the first person to call attention to the connection between diversity inclusion and innovation. What I point towards that has been the more obvious blindspot is the need for personal innovation of leaders that addresses the problem with traditional diversity training. Before we get to that, however, let's take a closer look at the diversity issue and why it matters.
https://www.webantiphon.com2019-10-0906 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles6 Ingredients For Meaningful And Productive Meetings.By Michel A. Bell.
Meaningful meetings are possible, desirable, and should be the aim of every executive. Many people say meaningful meetings is an oxymoron, and they have a point. Research shows consistently that most meetings waste time and cost significant sums. Some studies show over 75% of meetings waste time.
https://www.managinggodsmoney.com/financial-tips-tools2019-10-0614 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWorking Capital Financing Approaches! Make Them Work For You.By Stan Prokop.
Working capital finance, properly structured, can provide the boost your business needs to both grow and operate. Businesses take on the lack of cash flow challenge for a variety of reasons:
New Market Opportunities, Special projects, Etc!
The bottom line is that properly structured business financing allows owners and financial managers to monetize the assets in the business on a short or long term basis.2019-10-0103 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles5 Leadership Mind Traps and How to Navigate Them.By Linda Cattelan.
Every once in awhile, you come across a book that really gets you "thinking" and maybe even "changing the way you think". "Unlocking Leadership Mind Traps: How to Thrive in Complexity" by Jennifer Garvey Berger was that book for me.
My first introduction to Jennifer was through an online course I took recently (The Art of Developmental Coaching). Jennifer was one of the instructors and I found her to be very engaging...
http://www.resultscatalyst.ca/stuckinneutral.html2019-09-3004 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHaving Enemies in Your Inner Circle Can Be a Good ThingBy Bards & Company,
You have heard that leaders of good quality would do best to not surround themselves with “yes men.” This is true for several different reasons, including:
1) It allows for diversity of thought, allowing leaders to reach a new dimension of possibilities they never thought possible.
https://medium.com/swlh/having-enemies-in-your-inner-circle-can-be-a-good-thing-thinkin-like-lincoln-acedc6dae0892019-09-2906 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesEleven Steps for investing in Buying a Business.By Michael Fekkes.
Purchasing an established business can be a daunting and complicated process for many individuals. Understanding the steps involved in the acquisition and doing the necessary planning and preparation will enable the buyer to increase their chances for a successful transaction. Following an established and proven process will not only reduce the stress that often comes with chartering new territory but also eliminate many of the risks...2019-09-2616 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesDirty Cruel Negotiator Tricks That Will Blow Your Mind.By Greg Williams.
Have you been in a negotiation that you thought was over - only to discover that it wasn't - there was one little thing that needed addressing? It might have been, someone wouldn't sign off on the deal. Or, maybe it was, 'the last one was just sold.' Your reopened negotiation might have taken on any variation of the last two excuses. More than likely, the excuses were contrived, already baked into the negotiation plans of...
https://anchor.fm/themasternegotiator2019-09-2504 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesTop 5 Investor Pitch Deck Mistakes and What To Do Instead.By Valery Satterwhite.
It's a competitive world out there. Competition for investor funds is fierce. There is a lot of talk about how to position your product positively against the competition. But how do you compete with the thousands of startup entrepreneurs looking to grab a chunk of the same funding pool?
One way you can distinguish yourself from the masses is for your pitch to be seen as a formidable contender. Here's how to avoid common mistakes.
https://www.NailMyStartup.com2019-09-2304 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesExpert Tips for YouTube Video MarketingBy Ted Mosbii.
YouTube is a powerful tool to grow your business and gain a bigger reach of clients. It is a cost-effective way and using YouTube should be a part of your content marketing strategy. No doubt, YouTube has always been a source of entertaining content, but now it's also being used as an essential tool for marketers.
infostreamusa.com2019-09-2203 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesNetworking Online Resources.By Chi Chi Okezie.
Networking is a great asset for professional, career, academic and business development. Besides connecting in person, it is also beneficial to connect online. Virtual networking opens doors and gives you access to many resources and opportunities. It allows you to extend your reach further and connect with others around the world. But, you must do your due diligence and foster online relationships as you would in-person relationships.
http://www.snseminars.com2019-09-2203 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow to Get Your Business Funded.By Joseph Obaigbavbiere,
Contrary to popular belief, business plans do not generate business financing. True, there are many kinds of financing options that require a business plan, but nobody invests in a business plan.
Investors need a business plan as a document that communicates ideas and information, but they invest in a company, in a product, and in people.
http://selfhelp.info2019-09-2106 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles5 Important Factors To Consider Before Your Company ValuationBy Onyebuchi Isu.
You may want to know what your startup business is worth today, based on the growing market. Or does your company look like a beautiful looking, well structured, nice color matched Bungalow? And maybe you want to reconstruct it; to make it bigger and a superlative edifice.
Well, today we will talk about 5 important factors professionals consider when valuing a company, which I think should be in your note. http://www.markethelpers.com2019-09-1603 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhat Is an ICO and How Does It Work? another way of fund raisingBy Garry Singh.
ICO has proven to be a revolutionised way for many companies and projects to raise money. ICO can be said as the blend of conventional methods and advanced techniques. The primary thing to consider here is that investors investing in the ICO will be 100% free of risk due to the technology used.2019-09-1603 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles3 Ways to Expand Your Networks.By Chi Chi Okezie.
Networking is more than just going to functions. It is about building relationships and developing a viable network. Your network should consist of trusted advisors and colleagues who are instrumental in your networking success. They should be like-minded and share similar values and ethics. In order to properly establish this type of network, time, energy and effort are required.
http://www.snseminars.com2019-09-1102 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesPowerful Body Language Secrets That You Need To Know.By Greg Williams.
He was overly impressed with her and her accomplishments. His embrace was meant to display just that - his swell of pride for her. But during the embrace, he felt her attempt to break free as a hostage might do at the first glimpse of freedom. He wondered what he'd done wrong. Later he commented to her about the embrace - and the perception he had of her breaking free. She smiled and said
https://anchor.fm/themasternegotiator2019-09-1104 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Magic of 'No' in a Negotiation.By Kevin J Ryan.
Good negotiators are always focussing on how to get the other side to say "yes". This has proven to be an effective approach because it takes the focus away from "what I want" to "what do they need for me to get them to agree?" It means that most of your effort is spent trying to avoid having them say "no".
Great negotiators, however, move beyond this. Rather than trying to avoid "no", they work with it to take the process forward.
http://www.ryanandassociates.com.au2019-09-1003 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesElectric Vehicle Recharging Stations Investment Opportunities.By Dr. Rebecca Stone.
Venture Capital companies and Investor Owned Utilities (IOU) invest in electric-vehicle charging infrastructure. Some stations include covered solar panel charging stations. Cities across America are implementing electric vehicle (EV) charging station in downtown areas and suburbs fostering support for electric cars.
http://bit.ly/1RCbkLH2019-09-1003 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesCircular Patterns in Venture Capital and Angel Investing: Interesting Trends and Tips.By Alicia Castillo.
1. During the past decade, the size of seed rounds has remained stagnant and number of deals have decreased. To the untrained eye, it seems that there is more competition for seed dollars. Below the surface, however, startups are recycling founders experience. The reason why the number of deals has decreased is that teams are better prepared, are more financially savvy.
http://www.wealthing.com2019-09-1006 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAvoid These Five Mistakes When Submitting Your Business Plan To Raise Investment Funds.By Marc Bandemer.
Any potential investor wants to see a highly readable and believable business plan with a summary, a management team overview, and financials but after submitting your plan many people think funding will just arrive when in reality it can take time. By following the steps below you will be able to avoid some of the most obvious mistakes when raising funds for your project.
http://www.integerwealth.co.uk2019-09-0904 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesVenture Capital Investors Will Want You to Follow This T.I.P.: A Team, an Idea and a PlanBy Matthew Harrison.
Entrepreneurs who want to raise finance for their business will have to begin with an outstanding business idea in order to convince their investors to raise finance for them.
You should not focus on one aspect only. Entrepreneurs need to understand what the investors really want, especially if you are into venture capitalism. Here is a T.I.P. for you: You need to have a TEAM, an IDEA, and a Business PLAN.
https://www.bizangelsnetwork.co.uk2019-09-0602 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesPersuasion - How To Use It In The Negotiation Process.By Greg Williams.
I attempted to coddle him as a method of persuasion. It didn't work! He told me to put my offer where the sun doesn't shine. I was speechless!.
What forms of persuasion do you use in your negotiation process? Every negotiator attempts to motivate her opponent through persuasion. When considering how you'll persuade another negotiator.
https://www.themasternegotiator.com/persuasion-how-to-use-it-in-the-negotiation-process-negotiation-tip-of-the-week/2019-09-0605 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesUsing Facebook To Amplify Your Year-End non-profit Fundraising.By Juhi Sharma.
Let's find out what are the main reasons giving on social media works and how you can use them to your advantage.
Reinventing social image:
People who are actively involved in social media have reinvented the notion of social media. Now you can re-create your whole life and persona on Facebook.
http://blog.givecentral.org/2017/05/facebook-fundraising-success2019-09-0503 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAffordable and Effective Marketing Tips to Promote Your Business Online.By Mansi Rana.
There are many ways that you can market your business without having to spend a lot of money and if you know what they are, then you can get started. You can do this simply by creating some stunning content and having it posted on your blog or even by writing for an industry-related magazine. These are just a few of the many options that you can pick and choose from, so make sure that you are considering what options are going to be ideal for you.
https://www.ezrankings.org/2019-09-0503 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhy Small Business Owners Struggle to Make a Profit.Stop throwing your money away on marketing that doesn't work!
Have you ever wondered why your hard-earned marketing dollars fail to get a great return for you?
Have you ever wondered how you might improve your marketing return without spending more money?
Do you want to know why most marketing spending is a waste of time, effort and money?
Stop wasting your valuable time, effort and hard-earned money on marketing that does not work!
http://www.davidhnolan.com2019-09-0405 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles5 Ways Entrepreneurs Send Investors Running.By Patrick Smyth.
Creative entrepreneurs can be fun to work with and they present unique challenges as their imaginations fly unfettered. The possibilities they imagine for their dream are endless and they can struggle with focus and reality. Learning to channel the creative energy and boundless dreaming into a plan of action that will result in some measure of business success can be extremely challenging for many.
http://www.patrickgsmyth.com2019-09-0406 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles3 Dangerous Thought Patterns That Can Destroy Your Business.Many people desire to go into business for themselves but few individuals actually do. And those who do, 6 out of 10 of them fail within the first five years. Why are these businesses failing? In this article, I’ll expose 3 dangerous thought patterns that can destroy your business and how to overcome them.
https://woweenterprises.com/business-development/3-dangerous-thought-patterns-that-can-destroy-your-business/2019-09-0304 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesReal Values.By Storytethers,
The company I was interviewing for had a reputable corporate culture. I was motivated by the core values posted on their careers page — creative buzz words like Synergism, Gusto, and Audaciousness. The two phone interviews were extremely uplifting, filling me with the desire to work for them.
https://medium.com/swlh/real-values-69c33e1672a42019-09-0210 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articles10 Tips for Creating Killer Content That SellsDid you know that 61% of consumer buying decisions are influenced by custom content? Content marketing generates triple the amount of leads that traditional marketing practices do on average, at a fraction of the cost. That’s why, today, I’m sharing my top ten tips for creating authentic, resonant content that sells.
https://medium.com/swlh/10-tips-for-creating-killer-content-that-sells-726786471ae52019-09-0209 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesMake Better Decisions by Thinking Like a StartupBy Justin Norman.
a couple of years back I decided, more or less on a whim, that I was going to get into photography. Emboldened by my decision to move abroad—and by Instagram—I went from “I want to take more photos” to “I need to buy a new camera” very quickly. I spent a lot of time researching equipment and a lot of money purchasing a new, expensive DSLR camera.
https://medium.com/s/story/how-to-make-better-decisions-using-entrepreneurial-methodology-648fcdbc4e872019-08-2008 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesInnovation isn’t hard, conflict is.By Sari Harrison.
As I consider starting my own business doing what I would call “software innovation management consulting” I can’t help but notice that I’m far from alone. These consultants can help you empathize with your users, they can show you how IDEO and Stanford D school do it.
https://productcoalition.com/innovation-isnt-hard-conflict-is-f46b380805782019-04-1607 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesSuffering Is A Choice,“and so is letting it go.By Brian Pennie.
Viktor Frankl was a neurologist, psychiatrist, and author of Man’s Search for Meaning, widely regarded as one of the most influential books of our time. Frankl was also a Holocaust survivor, where he was subjected to horrific crimes, including torture, starvation, and the expectancy of hourly extermination. During this time, he lost everything, including his entire family who perished in the camps.
https://medium.com/swlh/suffering-is-a-choice-deba16a2e5212019-04-0705 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesSuccess -the most ambiguous word in the dictionary.by Rahul Raj,
There are thousands of videos, hundreds of books on how to be successful, yet the path seems almost imaginary or none existent to me. When we hear about success it’s always relative, you can adjust the height width and position yet it’s property never changes it’s always the success. So why has this relative term become so absolute in our society and how do we define it.
https://medium.com/@ra11/success-the-most-ambiguous-word-in-the-dictionary-2112ae244a772019-04-0501 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Blockchain Influencer Marketing Manual.By NinjaPromo.
Influencer marketing is one of the greatest ways to attract new audience to your crypto project. NinjaPromo shares its approach to that type of advertisement to shed some light upon it and help you get a foothold on it.
https://hackernoon.com/influencer-marketing-fdff540b092e2019-04-0409 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesBecoming a Great Product Manager.by Sari Harrison.
I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of aspiring product managers recently and am teaching a dozen or so the basics of product management right now as well. I find myself full of gratitude for my career thus far. It is a hard profession to break into.
https://productcoalition.com/becoming-a-great-pm-c5e8b12a04a72019-03-3104 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesUser Lifetime Value is Key to Startup Success.By Yuval Halevi.
User Lifetime Value (LTV) is the measure of a user’s worth over a period of time. It helps determine the quality of your users. Even if a user doesn’t prove his value to the company directly by spending money on in-app purchases, they could still be of high-value if they share the app with their friends, spreading the word.
https://medium.com/swlh/user-lifetime-value-is-key-to-startup-success-4318ae82e4322019-03-3106 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesLet The Disruption Beginby Rahul Raj.
I have been reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari in which he talks about the evolution of mankind from foragers to 21st-century techie. He states that man’s imagination has far outstripped his genetical evolution. This according to the author is due to the birth of cognitive abilities in Homo Sapiens.
https://medium.com/swlh/let-the-disruption-begin-f569722b9f012019-03-2906 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAre you afraid of Artificial intelligence killing your Sales job? How to use it to enhance your sales value.By Jorge Araluce.
“Our intelligence is what makes us human, and AI is an extension of that quality.” — Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Facebook.
https://blog.goodaudience.com/will-machine-kill-your-job-or-will-give-back-the-power-to-you-as-an-individual-4a551a87e5d32019-03-2917 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesCan a Sole Founder Build a Profitable Startup?Can a Sole Founder Build a Profitable Startup? By Yuval Halevi.
In recent times, when people have looked at fresh founded startups, they would see that the majority of them have more than one founder. Indeed, it seems incredibly common for two or more individuals to put their talents and minds together to create the next big thing which will take their respective industry by storm.
https://medium.com/swlh/can-a-sole-founder-build-a-profitable-startup-1326c7a62f072019-03-2511 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWhy Startups Fail and How to Avoid Itby Yuval Halevi.
Founding a startup in the modern world is becoming increasingly difficult. Between fierce competition for venture capital, market share and new challenges presented by an ever-changing business environment, entrepreneurs are regularly stepping headfirst into unclear waters when they decide to create their startup and naturally quite a lot of them fail.
https://medium.com/swlh/why-startups-fail-and-how-to-avoid-it-b21496b0ec442019-03-2413 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Art of Hiring Great Product Managers.By Sari Harrison.
I have been a PM hiring manager for more than a decade. I confess that it is not something I made important enough. I was more interested in the products I was delivering and building the skills of the people I had. But it’s hard not to get a little better at something over time, when you spend 5000+ hours on it.
https://medium.com/swlh/the-art-of-hiring-great-product-managers-39b9972a401c2019-03-2411 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesDoes Content Marketing Drive Sales?By NinjaPromo.
How does content marketing reduce the cost of a lead, improve search results and bring a high return on investment? NinjaPromo shares its opinion.
Content marketing (CM) is attracting and retaining clients by introducing useful information for them. It has become the tool #1 in the process of promoting products and brands on the Web marketplace.
https://medium.com/swlh/do-content-marketing-drive-sales-dfa1a9beb2b32019-03-2109 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow To Not Fail At Failing.By justin norman.
The danger of unclear hypotheses and the step-by-step approach to reaching actionable conclusions. Sisyphus was the King of Ephyra. He was an evil, conniving king.
https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-not-fail-at-failing-f49afc56739d2019-03-1711 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAngelPay Returns Wealth and Power to the Creators of Value(NewsUSA) - In a world full of aggressive financial services companies, it's refreshing to find a payment processor with a global reach that you can trust.
Enter the AngelPay Foundation, a nonprofit payment processing company. The AngelPay team originally invented the first secure, scalable, and reliable Internet payment processing platform called Authorize.Net back in 1996.
Today, they provide the same tools and service, but they believe operating as a nonprofit helps to restore trust and2019-03-1102 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesThe Latest Job Benefit Helps Employees Pay Off Student Debt(NewsUSA) - What perk would most entice you to accept one job offer over another?
A company car? (How Boomer-like of you.) A 401(k) plan? (Pretty common these days.)
With Millennials now comprising the largest share of the workforce, a growing number of companies are betting that offering to help pay off student debt is the next game-changer when it comes to attracting and retaining the best and brightest.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/the-latest-job-benefit-helps-employees-pay-off-s2019-03-1004 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesNew Collar Jobs Redefining Labor Day(NewsUSA) - Labor Day originated as a celebration of American workers, but for many Americans it has become a time for barbeques and sales to celebrate the end of summer. What has happened to the support for labor in America when longtime stalwart industries such as the automotive industry are experiencing a skills gap and workforce shortages?
http://about.newsusa.com/article/new-collar-jobs-redefining-labor-day.aspx2019-03-1003 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesCrowdfunding Opp Opens Door to Invest in Music Innovation(NewsUSA) - DigiTrax Entertainment, Inc., a pioneer in the music technology industry, is offering forward-looking investors a chance to get involved in the future of music.
The signature DigiTrax technology, known as The Music Builder platform, involves the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to help musicians create new music and to analyze existing music to avoid copyright infringements.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/crowdfunding-opp-opens-door-to-invest-in-music-innovat2019-03-0203 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAim for Compliance by Design, Not by Accident(NewsUSA) - While a global economy is an advantage for many companies that operate internationally, compliance with the multitude of complex and ever-changing laws and regulations can be a burden to doing business, and the penalties of non-compliance can be severe.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/aim-for-compliance-by-design-not-by-accident.aspx2019-03-0203 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesAI Meets Hip Hop in Innovative Music Partnership(NewsUSA) - DigiTrax Entertainment, a pioneer in the music technology industry, brings its artificial intelligence (AI) expertise to the popular hip-hop segment.
With the introduction of KR38R Beats, a unique AI product specifically geared to the hip-hop artist, DigiTrax recognizes the importance of hip-hop music and how it is a great fit for AI technology. The company has paired with Spotlite.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/ai-meets-hip-hop-in-innovative-music-partnership.aspx2019-03-0202 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesBed and Breakfasts Give Travel a Personal TouchTravelers seeking a personal touch and insider stories would do well to consider staying at a local bed and breakfast (B&B).
B&Bs "are more intimate, with much more personal attention," says Sharon Scruggs, who operates the Fife and Drum Inn with her husband, Billy.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/bed-and-breakfasts-give-travel-a-personal-touch.aspx2019-03-0202 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow to Succeed in Selling Your BusinessAs a larger proportion of the American population reaches retirement age, the issues of wealth transfer and asset management become even more prominent.
"The largest transfer of wealth in history is now underway, and it is in the form of established operating businesses owned by Baby Boomers," according to a white paper by C2C Business Strategies, LLC, a business management and consulting organization specializing in business transitions.2019-03-0202 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesHow Self-Publishing Made This Author A Best-Seller(NewsUSA) - When Jess Michaels isn't obsessively checking her steps on FitBit or watching daytime Court TV, she's a best-selling author who writes historical romances with heroines who speak their mind.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/how-self-publishing-made-this-author-a-best-seller.aspx2019-03-0204 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesCorporate Takeover Tale Offers Blueprint for Survival(NewsUSA) Sponsored News- "In the United States, corporate takeovers have become more of the norm across all types of businesses," says Richard Wanderer, author of "The Holiday Party: A Tale of Corporate Takeover."
http://about.newsusa.com/article/corporate-takeover-tale-offers-blueprint-for-survival.aspx2019-03-0202 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesWomen Say They're Ready to Put Their Money to Work for ThemMore women than ever before are realizing they need to make their money grow for them.
For decades, we've been hearing about an "investment gap" between males and females. And while it still exists, a whopping 72 percent of women in a new survey by Fidelity Investments said they're ready to make bolder moves in the coming months - including investing more of their savings.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/women-say-theyre-ready-to-put-their-money-to-work-for-them.aspx2019-03-0203 minSpeakyText-business: Audio articlesOnline Conference Connects Global Startups and InvestorsThe current startup business environment today is full of opportunities for investors who want to get in on the global economy.
At the upcoming Global Startup Summit, a free online event, startups from around the world can network with each other and with investors for mutual benefit.
http://about.newsusa.com/article/online-conference-connects-global-startups-and-investors.aspx2019-03-0203 min