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Counter-Offers: Do They Merit Consideration?
You are one of the fortunate few who have not been downsized. However, your current job isn’t exactly fulfilling. Perhaps it isn’t what you enjoy doing. Maybe the hours are too long. Perhaps you are having some conflicts with your supervisor. Your salary may not be on par with average job salaries for the same type and level of position, or not come close to what you feel you are worth. Whatever the reason(s), you have decided to enter into a job search.So you begin your job search. You work hard and spend quite a bit of time searching for your new job. Your efforts are finally rewarded; you have received an offer. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part. Wait a minute! Did I just say “now comes the hard part”? What am I talking about? The hard part is finding your new job, isn’t it?If you are employed while searchi

is month. Then for each list, take time to analyze the steps necessary to complete each project, writing the steps down in the order they need to be done. Let these lists be your supervisor, your guide to accomplishing your goals.

Ability to self-motivate: Sometimes the temptation to slack off is irresistible. The sun is shining and you'd rather go to the beach; or it's raining and you've got a stu

On Business - Branding and Backyard Fences Part II
Access Part I of the article by visiting my Small Business Branding Blog.Although Jane was nodding in agreement during my entire rant, I sensed she still needed more convincing to fully understand what to do after your brand is developed.Let me share some background...After going through my brand design process, we determined Jane's market position as a 'Life Coach' was much too vague and didn't speak to her true passion of helping people let go of their past in order to embrace their future.In a few short weeks of assessments, soul searching and refocusing, we repositioned her practice to emphasize her process, which serves as a conduit between the anchor of your past, and the door to your future.Although Jane had begun

Attitude Is Everything

Being successful as an entrepreneur depends on having the right attitude: the entrepreneurial mindset.

While taking control of your own destiny can be an exhilarating, empowering experience, there are also pitfalls and hurdles you must consider. You've already overcome the first obstacle: self-doubt. Now congratulate yourself for acknowledging that you are a powerful, capable person, worthy of the rich rewards entrepreneurship can offer. With the right motivation and mindset, you are truly ready to steer yourself into your future. But what, exactly, is the right mindset?

Are you:

Able to work without supervision
Able to self-motivate
Able to make quick decisions
Able to handle stress
Open-minded and flexible
Focused
Persistent
Patient

Don't worry if you don't possess all of the above traits. Starting and running a business is an act of creation; a work in progress. You can learn as you go. To give you a head start, let's take a closer look at some of the mental skills you might need to refine to ease your transition into self-employment.

Ability to work without supervision: You're the boss now--nobody scheduling your time, telling you what steps to take next, what to do when things go wrong. You need to be able to prioritize your own work by differentiating between those tasks that must be done first and those projects that can be assigned back-burner status. To help keep yourself on track, make To-Do lists of all the things you need to accomplish: today, this week, this month. Then for each list, take time to analyze the steps necessary to complete each project, writing the steps down in the order they need to be done. Let these lists be your supervisor, your guide to accomplishing your goals.

Ability to self-motivate: Sometimes the temptation to slack off is irresistible. The sun is shining and you'd rather go to the beach; or it's raining and you've got a stu

Here's How To Avoid The 3 Most Common Affiliate Mistakes
Mistake number 1: Choosing the wrong affiliate.Many people want to earn from affiliate marketing as fast as possible. In their rush to be part of one, they tend to choose a bandwagon product. This is the kind of products that the program thinks is “hot”. They choose the product that is in demand without actually considering if the product appeals to them. This is not a very wise move obviously.Instead of jumping on the bandwagon, try top choose a product in which you are truly interested in. For any endeavor to succeed, you should take some time to plan and figure out your actions.Pick a product that appeals to you. Then do some research about that product to see if they are in demand. Promoting a product you are more passionate about is easier than promoting one for the sake of the earnings only.Mistake number 2: Jo

apable person, worthy of the rich rewards entrepreneurship can offer. With the right motivation and mindset, you are truly ready to steer yourself into your future. But what, exactly, is the right mindset?

Are you:

Able to work without supervision
Able to self-motivate
Able to make quick decisions
Able to handle stress
Open-minded and flexible
Focused
Persistent
Patient

Ability to self-motivate: Sometimes the temptation to slack off is irresistible. The sun is shining and you'd rather go to the beach; or it's raining and you've got a stu

The Art of Persuasion
Human beings share six tendencies that allow us to be persuaded.None of us is immune to these tendencies, which is what makes them so useful to those of us who want to sell products over the Internet. These six tendencies are... Scarcity Authority Reciprocation Social validation Friendship Consistency This article takes a brief look at each of these six tendencies, and discusses how to use them in your online business.For a more in-depth discussion see Dr. Robert Cialdini's brilliant book Influence: the Psychology of Persuasion.ScarcityWe tend to want something more if it's hard to get. This tendency harks back to a time when everything worth having (food, clothing, shelter) was in short supply.Most people in the

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Ability to self-motivate: Sometimes the temptation to slack off is irresistible. The sun is shining and you'd rather go to the beach; or it's raining and you've got a stu

Where to Advertise Your Small Business Online…Without Paying a Penny
From start-up costs to paying employees, entering the world of small business is not an easy journey for your bank account. After all of the hassles of figuring out how to pay for your initial costs of expenses such as office space and supplies, one large question remains. How do you reach potential consumers? Without a large budget to accommodate the overwhelming costs of advertising in print publications, attracting the attention of buyers can be a serious challenge.However, advertising can be much cheaper than you expect. Any way in which you reach the eyes and ears of an audience is a form of advertising, and you have an audience of millions waiting on the other end of your computer. The cost of reaching them: zero dollars.As Internet use continues to soar, buying, selling and advertising online do, t

vision: You're the boss now--nobody scheduling your time, telling you what steps to take next, what to do when things go wrong. You need to be able to prioritize your own work by differentiating between those tasks that must be done first and those projects that can be assigned back-burner status. To help keep yourself on track, make To-Do lists of all the things you need to accomplish: today, this week, this month. Then for each list, take time to analyze the steps necessary to complete each project, writing the steps down in the order they need to be done. Let these lists be your supervisor, your guide to accomplishing your goals.

Ability to self-motivate: Sometimes the temptation to slack off is irresistible. The sun is shining and you'd rather go to the beach; or it's raining and you've got a stu

Metal Detectors Ratings
Metal detectors can be employed for a variety of applications in security, humanitarian, and industrial sectors. Metal detectors ratings are helpful for newcomers to choose metal detectors that are apt for them. Generally, metal detectors are rated by cost effectiveness, features, functions and usability.Different types of metal detectors are available. Typical metal detectors come with less features and buttons, but some are more complicated. If a customer wishes to choose metal detectors for extended use, it is better to select those with electronic features. The price of metal detectors may vary, based on features and functions. Aside from the normal rates of a detector, the customer must also spend on headphones, beach scoops, trowels, detector bag or coil cover. A good headphone extends the sound of the warning signal.The cri

Ability to self-motivate: Sometimes the temptation to slack off is irresistible. The sun is shining and you'd rather go to the beach; or it's raining and you've got a stuffy nose and you'd rather stay in bed with a good book. It's during these times that you must force yourself to stay on task, especially if you're working against deadlines. To overcome this mental block, try using the reward system to motivate yourself: "When I get these invoices paid, I can go for a walk in the park" (or eat a bowl of chocolate fudge ice cream, or get a massage). Use whatever reward you need to help you get through the slump. But be sure to give yourself a reward because you don't want to leave yourself feeling betrayed.

Another motivational tactic is setting a timer that buzzes or chimes when time's up. Allocate a certain block of minutes to work on a project (notice I didn't say "complete a project"--who wouldn't cave in under that pressure?) and devote yourself to that task exclusively until the timer goes off. Then you're free to start the next task on your list. I usually find that I'm "in the zone" when the timer goes off so I just keep working, but it's liberating to know I don't have to.

Ability to make quick decisions: We don't always have the luxury of saying, "I'll get back to you on that," like when the delivery van breaks down and you've got to get two dozen centerpieces to a wedding reception that afternoon. You have to be capable of assessing a situation and coming up with a workable solution, quickly. The key is to stay calm, run through a mental list of your options, and determine which will be the most viable for that situation. Things happen, and if you allow your brain to overflow with panic, there isn't room left for solutions-based ideas to formulate.

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