February 2008 - Bizadvice.co.nz

International driving licences go on-line!

29/02/2008
Mark
Humour
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Not sure if you were aware of this or not ??? Drivers License And Privacy Act – Check your driver’s licence information on-line. Now you can see anyone’s driver’s licence on the Internet, including your own! It asks for U.S. Info, but unfortunately it works for Canadian, English, Australian and New Zealand licences as well. […]

28/02/2008
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Marketing
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Too much “Hard Sell” can mean “No Sale”. With the proliferation of advertising both online and off-line, customers have grown wary of products or services marketed through traditional sales methods. Entrepreneurs of today must therefore learn how to invest more time and money in soft-sell methods. Here are some real secrets to making your customers […]

28/02/2008
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Marketing
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Having a business without a Unique Selling Point or USP is like running for office without a defining slogan. The result can be similarly devastating: you’ll lose. Your business needs a USP. It’s your business’ unique promise to customers. It cuts through miles of marketing red tape and categorically tells your customers that “this is who […]

27/02/2008
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Marketing
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Hitting the right prospect-rich vein in business is like being given a get-out-of-jail-free card in Monopoly or a toll-free pass at the expressway. In other words, it’s a fast, free ride to a successful business outcome. Just like a vein of gold, one prospect will lead to another until you’re swamped with orders, customers and […]

26/02/2008
Mark
General
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Everyone experiences some level of stress in their life but if stress is not properly coped with, it can have many serious side effects to your health. There are several strategies available to cope with stress including lifestyle changes, dietary changes and proactive steps to avoid burnout. In business, stress is often associated with the […]

24/02/2008
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Marketing
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What’s the most important part of any ad or sales letter? The headline, of course. What’s the hardest part to get right? The headline. That’s correct. The headline will make – or break – your ad and it’s the toughest part to write. Until now, that is. Instead of struggling to create a headline that […]

21/02/2008
Mark
General
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In business, time is one of your most important assets. There are many time management tools available, yet many business owners fail to implement the ideas into their daily schedules. If you are looking to become more successful in business, there are a few simple strategies that will help you to immediately boost your daily […]

18/02/2008
Mark
General
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Writing is one of the most important skills that a business owner can possess. Whether you are looking to write business letters, emails, blog postings, forum posts, articles, newsletters, eBooks, eZine, autoresponders or sales copy; your ability to be both clear and effective will determine your levels of impact on you readers. Here are 5 […]

15/02/2008
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General
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Home based businesses have become widely accepted as an effective income generating alternative to traditional employment. Many business owners decide to run a home based business for the flexibility to work at their own pace and to have a better balance between family and work. Working at home allows you to work in your own […]

07/02/2008
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Marketing
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Discounting is a short term fix with long term consequences! While there is some disparity among experts, most say that even in the current marketplace, discounting can cause long term damage to your overall business success. According to www.sm.com.au, discounting is a costly strategy for retailers. While the book called, You Can Compete, suggests that […]