http://articles.getacoder.com/business/solo_professionals.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ If you're wondering about how to gain experience as a freelance makeup artist, this article will provide some great tips on how to get started. Not only will you gain insight on how to acquire the basic knowledge, you will learn how to make your talent more creative and diverse. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:15:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Freelance_Makeup_Artist_-_The_Basics_1385877x1217585744.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Freelance_Makeup_Artist_-_The_Basics_1385877x1217585744.htm Dental Practice marketing economics doesn't have to resemble Voodoo economics or contain any fuzzy math. Here's some straight talk and tough love for dentists who have not been able to grow their practices without paying an arm and a leg to well-dresses dental consultants. 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Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:30:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Consultants_and_Coaches_-_Automate_Your_Lead_Prospecting_With_a_Monthly_E-Newsletter_1516668x1216150227.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Consultants_and_Coaches_-_Automate_Your_Lead_Prospecting_With_a_Monthly_E-Newsletter_1516668x1216150227.htm I'm inspired to write this after I followed a topic through THREE different bloggers blogging about the same issue and connected by comments. I figured I would get in on the thread because it's a subject pretty relevant to what I do and something I wrote about in my newsletter. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:01:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/US_Based_Virtual_Assistants_-_Dont_Panic!_1385861x1216087319.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/US_Based_Virtual_Assistants_-_Dont_Panic!_1385861x1216087319.htm Many business owners have mentioned to me that the high price of gas and other products are putting a big dent into their business profits. 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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:19:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Secret_Shopping_Opportunities_1385856x1216034345.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Secret_Shopping_Opportunities_1385856x1216034345.htm If you read enough business articles, someone is always talking about the proverbial "next level" in their business and how to get their business to that famed next level. Mastermind groups are the tool many business owners use to help them with this kind of business growth. However, on a recent trip to Las Vegas, I determined the true secret to business growth, and it wasn't anything I ever read in a business book. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:17:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Conscious_Business_-_The_Secret_Internal_Ingredient_of_Business_Growth_1443117x1216019835.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Conscious_Business_-_The_Secret_Internal_Ingredient_of_Business_Growth_1443117x1216019835.htm You must be wondering what is mystery shopping, that is making so much news in the recent times. 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Shopping is a function of service provided to the customer to help stores know how to provide better shopping experiences. Shopper positions are also known as shoppers of mystery positions. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:40:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Mystery_Shoppers_Are_Out_There_1385857x1215949255.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Mystery_Shoppers_Are_Out_There_1385857x1215949255.htm I once knew two sisters who shared a bedroom. One was impeccably neat and tidy. Everything on her side was always in its place. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:15:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_a_Professional_Organizer_1385828x1215947738.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_a_Professional_Organizer_1385828x1215947738.htm Mystery shoppers providers are the agencies that provide shoppers to shop without getting identified for specific purposes. 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Before you jump into it, there are a few things to think about. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:36:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Prepare_a_Plan_to_Become_a_Dog_Walker_1439381x1215642994.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Prepare_a_Plan_to_Become_a_Dog_Walker_1439381x1215642994.htm Perhaps you have heard of mystery shopping, but maybe you're not sure exactly what it is? The phrase certainly conjures up some exciting ideas, and anything which has the word 'mystery' in the job title has a certain amount of appeal. In fact, if you would like to be a mystery shopper yourself then you can certainly do so. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:05:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Secrets_of_Mystery_Shopping_1500488x1215590710.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Secrets_of_Mystery_Shopping_1500488x1215590710.htm Have you ever wondered what the personal trainer business owners who make over $100,000 a year have in common? Being a personal fitness trainer myself, I have thought long and hard about the common personal training business success characteristics that drive successful trainers. Years ago it was my goal to discover, and duplicate, or model these characteristics in order for me to generate the same results as the top personal trainers in the industry. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:50:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Six_Figure_Personal_Trainer_Business_Model_1488140x1215478242.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Six_Figure_Personal_Trainer_Business_Model_1488140x1215478242.htm Should you pay to use services like Elance or RentACoder? What are the pros and cons? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:50:20 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pros_and_Cons_of_Using_Bidding_Sites_to_Get_Freelance_Work_1412109x1215467420.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pros_and_Cons_of_Using_Bidding_Sites_to_Get_Freelance_Work_1412109x1215467420.htm There is an inexplicable connection between running my own business and watching sex scenes in the movies. No, I don't run an escort service or sell pornography on the internet. But over my 44 years I have seen my share of over-the-top, consequence free, fire-works-in-the-sky, too-good-to-be-true, unencumbered, euphoric sex scenes. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:10:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Ive_Learned_About_Business_From_Watching_Sex_In_The_Movies_1454286x1215465034.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Ive_Learned_About_Business_From_Watching_Sex_In_The_Movies_1454286x1215465034.htm It's not hard to find economic gloom and doom in the news. After all, bad news sells; good news does not. But with the media talking down the economy, along with a genuine cyclical slow down, how does this affect your consulting opportunities? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:24:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Consulting_in_Tough_Times_1490361x1215462255.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Consulting_in_Tough_Times_1490361x1215462255.htm If you have decided that starting a cake business from home is perfect for you, then you may have some initial questions. Overall, a cake business is relatively straightforward but chocked full of options when it comes to equipment and supplies. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:35:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/20_Pieces_Of_Equipment_For_Your_Cake_Business_1385865x1215437757.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/20_Pieces_Of_Equipment_For_Your_Cake_Business_1385865x1215437757.htm Are you ready to work from home but are looking for something more exciting and different? Starting a cake business from home is just that! Time and creativity are the two main ingredients for this particular business. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:32:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Should_You_Start_A_Cake_Business_From_Home_1385864x1215430349.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Should_You_Start_A_Cake_Business_From_Home_1385864x1215430349.htm When foreigners come to this country, many forms need to be submitted with the government on a regular basis. You could offer your services to visitors that have not mastered the English language yet. If you know other languages, and aren't bothered by filling out forms, this is for sure the 'business idea' for you. 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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:16:58 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Turn_Key_Self_Employment_Opportunity_1500489x1215397018.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Turn_Key_Self_Employment_Opportunity_1500489x1215397018.htm Many are tempted to jump into a new business for all the wrong reasons. You may be tired of your boss, fed up with the "system," or have great ideas you can't implement where you are. Any of these may be legitimate, but are not necessarily reasons for quitting to start your own business, at least not prematurely. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:33:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_to_Do_Before_You_Quit_Your_Job_to_Start_Your_Own_Consulting_Business_1490362x1215383634.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_to_Do_Before_You_Quit_Your_Job_to_Start_Your_Own_Consulting_Business_1490362x1215383634.htm The only way you are going to successfully find great locations for your vending machines is to find them on your own. You will have to think outside of the box in order to find them. Don't give up though as there is likely some uncharted territory out there around you. Take the time to find several locations so you can evaluate them. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:06:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Avoid_Using_a_Vending_Locator_Service_1490363x1215349585.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Avoid_Using_a_Vending_Locator_Service_1490363x1215349585.htm Operating a home daycare facility is a little different from operating a daycare facility as you will be sharing your living space with your business. There are a few factors to take into consideration when operating a home based daycare. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:02:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Setting_Up_Your_Own_Home_Daycare_1488141x1215338530.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Setting_Up_Your_Own_Home_Daycare_1488141x1215338530.htm Do you know what secret shopping services are? These services are people employed by a company to evaluate the services or products of a particular store. They look like a regular customer doing normal shopping. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:03:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Truth_Of_Secret_Shopping_Services_1385846x1215309787.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Truth_Of_Secret_Shopping_Services_1385846x1215309787.htm After repeated promotional efforts, you've now got a proposal to prepare. Piece of cake, right? It is easier if you get key information to increase your chance of success. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:27:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_You_Need_to_Know_to_Prepare_a_Winning_Proposal_1490360x1215260874.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_You_Need_to_Know_to_Prepare_a_Winning_Proposal_1490360x1215260874.htm After you decide on cleaning offices as a good way to earn a living, you need to educate yourself on all the aspects of the job. Although there are a number of way to learn how to make money office cleaning, you will follow the same three basic steps. 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Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:47:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Beauty_Professionals_-_Marketing_Yourself_Can_Be_Fun_1474460x1215143225.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Beauty_Professionals_-_Marketing_Yourself_Can_Be_Fun_1474460x1215143225.htm There are many businesses out there getting money from the community. No matter what you are in need of, there is a company that takes care of that need. No one business can do it all and satisfy all the needs of the customer. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:04:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Secret_Shopper_Services_in_Your_Community_1474464x1215137052.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Secret_Shopper_Services_in_Your_Community_1474464x1215137052.htm A lot of students need extra money while in college. One way to make some is to do some shopper jobs. But finding a legitimate mystery shopper job takes a little research. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:08:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Legitimate_Mystery_Shopper_FAQs_1474467x1215079697.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Legitimate_Mystery_Shopper_FAQs_1474467x1215079697.htm Mystery shopper certification is aimed at those shoppers who would like to improve their shopping skills and want to become professionals in the field of shoppers in disguise. Though the system was originally designed for quality certification of the agencies which provide the services, it is currently also being used for certifying the quality of the shoppers in disguise. Usually mystery shopper certification is provided by organizations and associations of the providers of the services themselves. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:36:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Recognition_of_a_Secret_Shopper_in_Disguise_1474463x1215066972.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Recognition_of_a_Secret_Shopper_in_Disguise_1474463x1215066972.htm Mystery shoppers are freelance shoppers usually hired by shopping companies to visit customer service businesses such as restaurants, hotels, shops, banks, amusement parks, petrol stations, hair salons, and even websites or the telephone industry. There are part time as well as full time positions to earn money online, trained to understand all aspects of this kind of work. Mystery shoppers are hired to work undercover. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:11:35 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Mystery_Way_to_Earn_an_Income_Online_1454285x1215047495.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Mystery_Way_to_Earn_an_Income_Online_1454285x1215047495.htm Current economic conditions are tough, and many professionals are considering making the leap to independent consulting to avoid the dangers of being downsized by a large corporation. Going freelance can be scary for a number of reasons, but there are easy solutions to these common concerns, making working for yourself easier than ever before. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:18:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Steps_to_a_Successful_Freelance_Career_1488142x1215029891.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Steps_to_a_Successful_Freelance_Career_1488142x1215029891.htm If you have a life and a job that seem to leave you no room for anything extra, you might need some tips on time management. 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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:58:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Plenty_of_Work_-_Opportunity_for_Mobile_and_Virtual_Assistants_1385875x1215007104.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Plenty_of_Work_-_Opportunity_for_Mobile_and_Virtual_Assistants_1385875x1215007104.htm For many people, the idea of getting away from their day job is one that is tempting but that they never really look at twice. They are concerned about losing their steady income or their insurance, and they are certain that they simply do not know enough to be their own boss. The truth of the matter is, if you are ambitious enough and have the drive, there is a good chance that you can make your money consulting and that you can do it completely on your own! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:19:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Career_Consulting_and_Being_Your_Own_Boss_1385818x1214968793.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Career_Consulting_and_Being_Your_Own_Boss_1385818x1214968793.htm Pricing your professional services correctly is important. Price too high and potential clients could be scared away with sticker shock. Price too low and prospects doubt you're any good and you lose credibility. But if you're new to the market, how do you know where to position yourself for maximum results and success? Read on for what question you need to ask about pricing and how to find the answer. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:23:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Small_Business_Success_-_How_Much_Should_You_Charge_for_Your_Professional_Service_1385897x1214965431.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Small_Business_Success_-_How_Much_Should_You_Charge_for_Your_Professional_Service_1385897x1214965431.htm Are you a self starter, with ambitions of becoming your own boss? Are you willing to invest 5-10 hours per week working for your self? Can you use additional income to offset rising cost of living? Are you satisfied with just getting by, living paycheck to paycheck? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:29:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Self_Employment_1474471x1214893797.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Self_Employment_1474471x1214893797.htm The mystery shopper network can be joined by anyone who is above the age of eighteen. If you are above eighteen and are willing to choose a career as a shopper getting paid for shopping then you can join any of the networks of undercover shoppers. You may live in any country, be of any sex and follow any religion nothing matters as long as you do the job the way the network wants you to do. 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Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:44:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Mystery_Shopping_is_-_a_Poetic_Truth_1474465x1214808269.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Mystery_Shopping_is_-_a_Poetic_Truth_1474465x1214808269.htm Making concrete blocks is a great business to start from home. Low cost and solid demand for cement blocks make this a fine business. Concrete blocks are always in demand everywhere. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:37:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Make_Concrete_Blocks_-_A_Solid_Way_to_Make_Money_1474469x1214797075.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Make_Concrete_Blocks_-_A_Solid_Way_to_Make_Money_1474469x1214797075.htm Want more clients and better income? Claim your expert status! It's easier than you might think. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:58:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/7_Ways_to_Position_Yourself_As_an_Expert_1474462x1214794710.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/7_Ways_to_Position_Yourself_As_an_Expert_1474462x1214794710.htm On the internet nobody passes by your website. You have to pull the clients to you. How? You have lots of ideas for 'party tips' for example, so you choose a Domain Name with 'partytips' in the title and it is Hosted for you. You again use a Tool to find what words people click on most to find information related to parties, organizing parties, children's party and so on. Use another easy Tool Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:21:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Software_Arsenal_For_Internet_Success_1385825x1214702502.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Software_Arsenal_For_Internet_Success_1385825x1214702502.htm "Wow, there are so many OTHER practitioners out there... how am I going to, um, compete?" Relax! You don't have to compete - not with anyone, and certainly not for business. Your business is your own. Here's how and why. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:04:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_NOT_to_Be_a_Commodity_1474461x1214690669.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_NOT_to_Be_a_Commodity_1474461x1214690669.htm Photography and traveling were two things that Ava loved to do. She had worked for many years to finally be able to make a profession of photography. She loved to take her camera and a lunch and just drive all over the countryside, through small towns and back roads where she could find hidden treasures of pictures just asking to be taken. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:50:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Secret_Shopping_Can_Fit_Into_Your_Hobbies_1471572x1214657443.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Secret_Shopping_Can_Fit_Into_Your_Hobbies_1471572x1214657443.htm A business success partnership (BSP) is a professional relationship created by two (or more) self-employed individuals for the sole purpose of ensuring that each individual's business becomes wildly successful! It replaces overwhelm with synergy, and results in greater ease, momentum and enjoyment in owning and operating a successful business. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:24:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Business_Success_Partnerships_-_The_Power_of_Two_(or_More)_1474470x1214648649.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Business_Success_Partnerships_-_The_Power_of_Two_(or_More)_1474470x1214648649.htm Increasing the value of your business is a quick ticket to more profits. One of the fastest ways to begin charging what you deserve is to improve your self-confidence and when you perceive the value of your business increasing, it becomes much easier for you to ask for the fees that you deserve. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:52:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Coaches_-_Skyrocket_Your_Value_in_7_Days_Or_Less_1385854x1214643131.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Coaches_-_Skyrocket_Your_Value_in_7_Days_Or_Less_1385854x1214643131.htm Designers spend an inordinate and disproportionate amount of time determining pricing and fretting over it. But there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to pricing. It's all completely subjective and dependent on a wide variety of factors. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:43:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Should_I_Charge__First_Understand_What_Youre_Selling_1471574x1214606589.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Should_I_Charge__First_Understand_What_Youre_Selling_1471574x1214606589.htm Socialite Mary Edders walked briskly as the footsteps inched closer to her location. She was not sure who these footsteps belonged to but she was as scared as a bunny rabbit. As she neared her home, the sound of the determined footsteps stopped. She ran quickly to her apartment and immediately called Joe, her brother-in-law, a veteran of private investigation. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:53:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Private_Investigation_is_For_the_Scared!_1471575x1214484836.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Private_Investigation_is_For_the_Scared!_1471575x1214484836.htm Cleaning is a thing that most would rather avoid all together than actually partake in - and this is a universal truth. 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Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:19:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_An_Expert_In_Your_Field_And_Have_Clients_Coming_To_You_1532011x1208661542.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_An_Expert_In_Your_Field_And_Have_Clients_Coming_To_You_1532011x1208661542.htm Thinking about becoming self-employed is easy...actually taking the steps to start the transition can be much more difficult. Asking the question, "What If...?" is a great way to start thinking creatively about the transition. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:14:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_If_-_Making_the_Transition_to_Self-Employment_1533901x1207786499.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_If_-_Making_the_Transition_to_Self-Employment_1533901x1207786499.htm Join expert copywriter and direct response marketing maven Chris Haddad as he explains why working on an hourly basis turns what you do into a simple commodity, is kind of demeaning, encourages dishonesty, and just don't make no sense. You'll learn something, I promise. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:28:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_I_Dont_Work_Hourly_-_And_Neither_Should_You_1371270x1207661305.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_I_Dont_Work_Hourly_-_And_Neither_Should_You_1371270x1207661305.htm What do you believe is possible about being in private practice as a psychotherapist? Most people believe you need to work 50-60 hours a week just to make a living. This article reviews what most believe, and how you can shift your thinking. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:06:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Private_Practice_Tip_-_B_Is_For_Beliefs_-_What_Most_Therapists_Believe_About_Private_Practice_1379815x1207123560.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Private_Practice_Tip_-_B_Is_For_Beliefs_-_What_Most_Therapists_Believe_About_Private_Practice_1379815x1207123560.htm So many solo professionals are too busy to wash their cars and they make excuses like, my clients will not care, but is that really true? I submit to you that it is not and would like to ask you a few questions if you think it is okay to drive a dirt bomb car in your business endeavors. Now then: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:59:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Should_Wash_Your_Company_Vehicle_1351660x1207033158.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Should_Wash_Your_Company_Vehicle_1351660x1207033158.htm The business plan is ready, the finances are worked out but you are not able to move forward. This article gives practical tips which will help you get unstuck and start creating your business. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:20:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Business_-_Practical_Tips_For_The_Professional_Who_is_Taking_a_Business_Solo_1356319x1206267641.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Business_-_Practical_Tips_For_The_Professional_Who_is_Taking_a_Business_Solo_1356319x1206267641.htm Creating New Year's Resolutions for your small business can be a daunting task. Do you know what 7 communication skills will help your business succeed in the New Year? Read this article to discover exactly what you can do so your small business gets the results you want. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:10:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Communication_&_Your_Small_Business_-_7_New_Years_Resolutions_to_Start_Your_Year_Off_With_a_Bang_1310772x1206202244.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Communication_&_Your_Small_Business_-_7_New_Years_Resolutions_to_Start_Your_Year_Off_With_a_Bang_1310772x1206202244.htm How do you handle a difficult client and when do you know if it's time to let them go? Here are several instances where you may need to consider if the business relationship should continue. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:52:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/When_It_May_Be_Time_to_Fire_Your_Client_1310771x1205592739.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/When_It_May_Be_Time_to_Fire_Your_Client_1310771x1205592739.htm The hardest part of creating a business plan is having the energy and determination to start. At first it seems like an overwhelming task. But once you get going you will find that writing the plan is not as tough as it seems. Start with some of the easy steps. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:44:57 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_Business_1223395x1205034297.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_Business_1223395x1205034297.htm If you are a contractor does your fee schedule reflect your abilities and skills? Ask yourself: Do your prices place you in the market for the type of client and work that you want to do? Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:35:26 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Consulting_Fees_-_You_Get_What_You_Ask_For_1208461x1204828526.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Consulting_Fees_-_You_Get_What_You_Ask_For_1208461x1204828526.htm There are freelancers out there making more than a hundred thousand dollars a year without ever leaving home. (According to the Editorial Freelancers Association and the AWAI - American Writers & Artists, Inc.) And as always the big question is: How do you get in on the action? Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:46:11 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Freelancers_Earning_Six_Figures_a_Year_Without_Ever_Leaving_Home_1270448x1204505171.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Freelancers_Earning_Six_Figures_a_Year_Without_Ever_Leaving_Home_1270448x1204505171.htm Everyone needs their carpets cleaned professionally at least once a year, however, carpet cleaners are a dime a dozen. You will set yourself apart from other companies by offering to clean carpets with 'green' ingredients. Since more and more of the general population have environmental allergies, they cannot have their carpets cleaned with regular commercial chemicals. These people are a huge untapped market that you would do well to take advantage of! Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:57:44 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Dirty_Rugs_1509112x1204459064.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Dirty_Rugs_1509112x1204459064.htm Starting your own business is a serious matter. Isn't it? Statistics show that one-third of new businesses will fail in two years. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:00:31 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_Million_Dollar_Business_1511687x1204297231.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_Million_Dollar_Business_1511687x1204297231.htm Cleaning business is one of the simplest forms of business opportunity. It is in fact easy to learn business. Cleaning services though will get you dirty can project a large source of income. You will just need to have $500 for business start up costs. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:12:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Start_Your_Own_Cleaning_Company_1507057x1204279930.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Start_Your_Own_Cleaning_Company_1507057x1204279930.htm Do you want to attract more of the right clients to your small business? Here are some offline strategies to boost your business, whether you work online or off. Read on to find several methods to see which ones are right for you and your business. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:32:08 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Offline_Marketing_For_Your_Small_Business_-_How_To_Attract_More_Clients_Using_Offline_Startegies_1499765x1204266728.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Offline_Marketing_For_Your_Small_Business_-_How_To_Attract_More_Clients_Using_Offline_Startegies_1499765x1204266728.htm The self-employed, freelance life is often painted in idealistic terms, but there are plenty of people who are not happy with it. That does not mean that freelancing is not for you, but it might mean that you have not found the help you need. Developing a "delegator's eye" can make a huge difference to both your professional success and your personal satisfaction. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:18:42 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Unhappy_Freelancer_-_You,_Too,_Can_Learn_to_Delegate_1173672x1204053522.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Unhappy_Freelancer_-_You,_Too,_Can_Learn_to_Delegate_1173672x1204053522.htm If you have prior experiences of making candles as a hobby, then you'll definitely find this as an easy business to start from home. Being a proven income opportunity, there is a market for every type of candle sold in the market. The prime factors behind the skyrocketing popularity of a candle-making business are the relatively inexpensive supplies and the opportunity to use your creativity in terms of styles, colors, scent and sizes. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:11:49 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_Candle_Making_Business_1364890x1203851509.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_Candle_Making_Business_1364890x1203851509.htm Our lives have become very confusing, more than any other generations. Just by re-evaluating our living habits, we can make reasonable changes in our life-style decisions. Using environmentally friendly garden tools could be an excellent way to start making more earth friendly decisions in our lives. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:42:11 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Environmentally_Friendly_Garden_Tools_1512989x1203633731.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Environmentally_Friendly_Garden_Tools_1512989x1203633731.htm People are turning to the Internet in droves looking to create an Online Web Business. It's easy to see why when you think of the overall concept of working from anywhere and having your business online. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:56:08 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Creating_a_Web_Based_Business,_Part_1_of_5_1255376x1203587768.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Creating_a_Web_Based_Business,_Part_1_of_5_1255376x1203587768.htm Are you tired of all the promises made that you will make money with this system or that system? Take your financial future into your own hands and do something with a person you can count on - YOURSELF! Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:28:55 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_You_Really_Make_Money_in_Your_Spare_Time_1208462x1203550135.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_You_Really_Make_Money_in_Your_Spare_Time_1208462x1203550135.htm Starting a business with a friend can be quite fun. Find out favorable and unfavorable reasons about a possible business partnership with a friend. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:41:26 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Advantages__And_Disadvantages_Of_Starting_A_Business_With_A_Friend_1230763x1203385286.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Advantages__And_Disadvantages_Of_Starting_A_Business_With_A_Friend_1230763x1203385286.htm As we watch it happen, if you are in a career mode, or feel in need of a change, be aware. As never before, jobs in resources are expanding in the North American wild north west. The expanding world economies has created extraordinary competition for natural resources. To feed this requires new workers, to replace the aging retirees. The search is on and they need you. Pay attention, keep a close watch on this, and if you want jobs where the boys are, get your degree, then your hard hat, a precise watch to get you to the patch on time. Be your own boss and watch that you sub contract to a hungry giant. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:13:42 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Career_Watch_Update_-_Women_Who_Upgrade_Their_Skills_Now_Enjoy_The_Best_Times_of_Their_Lives_1374135x1202951622.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Career_Watch_Update_-_Women_Who_Upgrade_Their_Skills_Now_Enjoy_The_Best_Times_of_Their_Lives_1374135x1202951622.htm Typically Janitorial Cleaning Service are for those who are in the blue collar job and want to start their own business and have small amount to invest. Many people are stepping into this field of career aspect in an alarming rate. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:32:43 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Janitorial_Cleaning_1511743x1202729563.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Janitorial_Cleaning_1511743x1202729563.htm Many solo entrepreneurs believe certain things about starting their own business that are just not true. Continuing to believe in these myths can lead you down the path to destruction. Here are some of them Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:01:31 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/10_Myths_About_Starting_Your_Own_Business_997178x1202464891.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/10_Myths_About_Starting_Your_Own_Business_997178x1202464891.htm Learning to clay a car is easy and can add to your bottom line profits. Take your hand and guide it slowly and lightly over the hood and along the sides. As it glides over the paint feel for the roughness that comes from exposure to road grime and UV rays from the sun. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:36:04 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sounds_Complicated_but_Claying_A_Car_is_Easy_Profits_968396x1202398564.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sounds_Complicated_but_Claying_A_Car_is_Easy_Profits_968396x1202398564.htm Support is something we all need in our lives and our careers. How do you insure that you get that support? Whether you are looking for a job, hoping to be promoted in your company or are building your own business or law practice, you will need the support of others to insure your success. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:53:19 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_of_Fans_1288641x1202395999.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_of_Fans_1288641x1202395999.htm Do you like working for other people? Do you like dealing with rush hour traffic morning and night; how about those late nights at the office that are never appreciated; and what about missing your kids games and events? If this sounds like you and you would like to change your life forever, keep reading. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:52:06 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Get_Started_Making_A_Living_In_Freelance_Employment_1270449x1202352726.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Get_Started_Making_A_Living_In_Freelance_Employment_1270449x1202352726.htm If you are looking to get rich online, it is entirely possible. With some hard work and determination, you can achieve all you've ever dreamed of. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:24:02 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Get_Rich_-_You_Can_Do_It!_1163824x1202239442.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Get_Rich_-_You_Can_Do_It!_1163824x1202239442.htm Building a successful online business is never an impossible feat for common people like you and me now. With the prevail of internet and its fast spreading of internet marketing fever around the globe, the opportunity to start an online business is easily within our reach. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:38:01 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Successful_Online_Business_Opportunity_Revolution_918595x1202096281.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Successful_Online_Business_Opportunity_Revolution_918595x1202096281.htm As coaching becomes more widely known there seems to have been an explosion of Life Coaches, selling their wares, some highly qualified and some not qualified at all, but how many of these coaches are really earning a good living from what they do? The answer sadly, is not many. In this article you will discover the importance of finding your niche and discover 5 key steps to get you started on the road to greater prosperity. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:24:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Discover_Your_Coaching__Niche_and_Watch_Your_Income_Grow_1141887x1202037875.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Discover_Your_Coaching__Niche_and_Watch_Your_Income_Grow_1141887x1202037875.htm As with any business you are looking to start, a travel business opportunity has certain ingredients that are necessary to getting it started properly. Here are 5 pieces to starting a travel business opportunity on the right foot. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:09:30 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/5_Pieces_To_Starting_A_Travel_Business_Opportunity_On_The_Right_Foot_982769x1201756170.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/5_Pieces_To_Starting_A_Travel_Business_Opportunity_On_The_Right_Foot_982769x1201756170.htm So you are a bodybuilder and you love it. You have helped train other bodybuilders, and you are really good at it. You have so much information, you could write a book. You could also start your own online business selling information and knowledge that you can provide. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:59:16 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Start_Your_Own_Online_Business_With_Your_Passion_For_Bodybuilding!_1105023x1201748356.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Start_Your_Own_Online_Business_With_Your_Passion_For_Bodybuilding!_1105023x1201748356.htm Are you sick and tired of a dead end 9-5 job? Maybe it is time for you to go freelance and become your own boss. People from all walks of life are finding that they can find a rewarding career in freelance work right from their own home. Here are five of the hottest jobs for new freelancers who want to start right away. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:43:06 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Go_Freelance_and_Start_Working_Today_958079x1201747386.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Go_Freelance_and_Start_Working_Today_958079x1201747386.htm Many people ask me how to build a small business website because I did it for my husband's solo law practice. They seem to think that it will cost them a lot of money to have a professionally designed internet site done by a graphic and web design team. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, graphic artists can do whiz-bang jobs on the look of your site, but they know nothing about the content and context of what makes your company attractive to the people who actually visit your site. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:09:21 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Build_a_Small_Business_Website_for_Your_Solo_Practice_1492524x1201673361.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Build_a_Small_Business_Website_for_Your_Solo_Practice_1492524x1201673361.htm If you are a people-person and love talking to people about animals this could be the 'business idea' for you. Most people love learning about all of the different types of animals in zoos. Often these animals are from other countries or are hard to find anymore on the earth. People love going to the zoo, but find that they want to stay longer and learn more, but they are unable to because of closing times, other obligations, etc. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:38:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Zoo_Tours_1512995x1201124290.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Zoo_Tours_1512995x1201124290.htm How can you make money at home and be your own boss. Before you can make money with freelancing, you must first understand what it means to be a freelancer. A freelancer is a person who works independently by contracting his/her services. If you choose freelancing as a career, you will be negotiating the terms and conditions, including terms of payment with the client, and ensuring that work is completed well within the turnaround time, to the client's satisfaction. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:12:24 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Your_Own_Boss_And_Make_Money_At_Home_876743x1201025544.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Your_Own_Boss_And_Make_Money_At_Home_876743x1201025544.htm Nonverbal communication is an important skill all small and home-based business owners and solo professionals need to master in order to succeed in their businesses. Even if you do most of your marketing online, you still need to know and understand the nonverbal messages you're sending. Here's how you can communicate effectively using time to get more credibility, more business, and more cash flow. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:02:47 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Internet_Marketing_-_Communicate_Nonverbally_Using_Time_to_Get_More_Credibility_and_More_Success_1127720x1201006967.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Internet_Marketing_-_Communicate_Nonverbally_Using_Time_to_Get_More_Credibility_and_More_Success_1127720x1201006967.htm Struggling is a favorite pastime of human beings. With all our needs well met, we'll still find some reason to struggle. When my clients say, "I'm struggling!" I imagine them up to their neck in a mud pit, arms flailing but not going anywhere. It's a painful place to be. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:13:53 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Getting_Past_the_Struggle_1167821x1200982433.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Getting_Past_the_Struggle_1167821x1200982433.htm All too often, practitioners and service professionals who maintain a high degree of integrity with the work they do find it challenging to grow their business--- or to even think of the service they provide as a "business". What general happens is they find themselves continually trading time for dollars with no room left to pursue other important activities such as marketing, follow-up, networking, operational duties, or developing other revenue streams of their business, etc. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:38:41 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Passion_To_Prosperity_For_The_Service_Provider_1502953x1200775121.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Passion_To_Prosperity_For_The_Service_Provider_1502953x1200775121.htm Have you ever been persuaded to try a new venue just outside of your core competency? The following problems present themselves: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:25:43 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Marketing_and_Sales_Intersect_796119x1200705943.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Marketing_and_Sales_Intersect_796119x1200705943.htm Are new Realtors or Real Estate Agents jumping out from everywhere? Is your response to lower your fees? Have you not just diminished all the value that you bring to your potential customer? Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:19:46 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Real_Estate_Agents_&_Realtors_Stop_Being_Reactive_by_Lowering_Your_Fees_827729x1200604786.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Real_Estate_Agents_&_Realtors_Stop_Being_Reactive_by_Lowering_Your_Fees_827729x1200604786.htm Learn to stop putting the 'sell' into your business and, instead, take the fear out. Eliminate the risk of doing business with you, and you'll become an excellent choice to customers. Prospects will feel smart in giving you their business. And isn't smart how we all want to feel when we make a purchase or hire a service? Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:46:39 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_It_Risky_To_Do_Business_With_You_1230762x1200591999.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_It_Risky_To_Do_Business_With_You_1230762x1200591999.htm Freelancing can be extremely lucrative, you just need to get into the swing of things and get to know your market. Freelancing is when you provide your skills and expertise to other persons/companies and organizations on a contract basis. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:29:31 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/10_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Highly_Paid_Freelancer_1091881x1200529771.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/10_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Highly_Paid_Freelancer_1091881x1200529771.htm Starting a new business is difficult. Keeping your business running and profiting can be even more difficult in the face of new competition. What can you do to improve your business? Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:53:50 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Improve_Your_Business!_Keep_Up_With_The_Competition_1173673x1200441230.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Improve_Your_Business!_Keep_Up_With_The_Competition_1173673x1200441230.htm Wondering how many ways you can make a product? Read on to understand how easy or hard it is to create product for your business. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:59:50 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Goal_Setting_is_Key_In_Developing_Your_Home_Based_Business_-_Part_6_-IOVC_Strategy_InfoProduct_1493143x1200200390.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Goal_Setting_is_Key_In_Developing_Your_Home_Based_Business_-_Part_6_-IOVC_Strategy_InfoProduct_1493143x1200200390.htm The right question can do more to motivate you into playing a bigger game than reading a whole bookshelf of inspirational books or attending several 'how to' seminars. Why is that? Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:19:48 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Seven_Powerful_Questions_to_Ask_Yourself_and_Your_Clients_753714x1200133188.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Seven_Powerful_Questions_to_Ask_Yourself_and_Your_Clients_753714x1200133188.htm How to use your findings about your competition to improve your own offer. Quite often you can use your findings about your competition to improve your own "offer". For instance: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:11:45 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Well_Do_You_Know_Your_Competition_827727x1200053505.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Well_Do_You_Know_Your_Competition_827727x1200053505.htm A lot of people have ideas that they think would make great inventions. Most people don't do anything with the invention idea that they have. Other people struggle with it to a certain extent but never see anything come to fruition. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:19:14 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_To_Do_If_You_have_An_Invention_Idea_1270447x1199974754.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_To_Do_If_You_have_An_Invention_Idea_1270447x1199974754.htm There are a lot of network marketing opportunities out there. Which are credible, which are scams? But how do you pick the right one, or distinguish credible opportunities from outright scams? Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:39:20 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Do_You_Find_A_Legitimate_Network_Marketing_Opportunity_789016x1199839160.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Do_You_Find_A_Legitimate_Network_Marketing_Opportunity_789016x1199839160.htm The benefits of being self employed outweigh the fears and frustrations of being ones own boss. When you choose wisely, remember 80% of new businesses do not succeed, so if you want to be part of the 20% then you need to do things totally different than the rest. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:25:09 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Personal_Development_and_Being_Self_Employed_876742x1199787909.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Personal_Development_and_Being_Self_Employed_876742x1199787909.htm Become an Infopreneur and have a successful online business. Do you have a favorite hobby or a passion for something. Are you knowledgeable about a particular subject. You can start a business with your passion or knowledge. It's easy. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:56:23 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Have_A_Successful_Online_Business_As_An_Infopreneur_1105022x1199364983.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Have_A_Successful_Online_Business_As_An_Infopreneur_1105022x1199364983.htm The real estate market is suffering but there is another way to start replacing that lost wealth today! This article presents how it could be possible for you. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:56:33 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_House_of_Cards_is_Getting_Ready_to_Tumble_and_the_Hosing_Industry_Will_Suffer_But_There_is_Hope!_947358x1199231793.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_House_of_Cards_is_Getting_Ready_to_Tumble_and_the_Hosing_Industry_Will_Suffer_But_There_is_Hope!_947358x1199231793.htm Starting a business online has never been easier than it is right now. However an online business shares many of the same daunting and costly tasks that an offline one does. This article will help you with the basics for getting started. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:30:17 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Get_Started_With_An_Online_Business_1084234x1199165417.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Get_Started_With_An_Online_Business_1084234x1199165417.htm Many people take up freelancing so they can say "no" to some of the things that bother them about working for others. Then, faced with the challenges of doing everything themselves, and their fears about marketing their services, they forget how to say "no' -- ending up with annoying, low-paying clients, and a harried lifestyle. Putting "no" back in your vocabulary will boost both your personal and financial satisfaction with the freelance life. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:45:46 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Noing_Your_Way_to_Freelance_Success_1185688x1199155546.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Noing_Your_Way_to_Freelance_Success_1185688x1199155546.htm When you just start coaching (or any other service-business), it's very important that firstly you gain confidence - confidence in your abilities, confidence in your offer to clients, and confidence in the coaching process. This confidence is only going to be attained by actually coaching! We therefore advocate that in the initial stages of your business you coach as much as possible - this may be obvious to you. Your confidence will act as a powerful catalyst to generating business. Depending on your business budget, it may also be important to you that your business is self sustaining in the early stages. This means that you will have to attract new clients with as little financial outlay as possible. There are several marketing strategies that you can implement to achieve this. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:32:05 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/11_Strategies_to_Build_Your_Business_723418x1199143925.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/11_Strategies_to_Build_Your_Business_723418x1199143925.htm If you publish your ezine through one of the emailing list services then you will also be provided with tracking stats for each issue. Are you happy with the open rate, or does it seem exceptionally low for each issue? Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:08:02 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Fix_Low_Ezine_Newsletter_Deliverability_729169x1198991282.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Fix_Low_Ezine_Newsletter_Deliverability_729169x1198991282.htm One of the great things about starting a membership site is you can take your hobby, specialized knowledge or profession and turn it into a profitable business. Your challenge will be finding exclusive content. You can start it part time but it will likely develop into a full time business. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:08:02 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Ready_To_Start_A_Membership_Site_1201786x1198955282.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Ready_To_Start_A_Membership_Site_1201786x1198955282.htm Who do you get to be every day at work? Not only is it important to do meaningful work but you must do it in a way that allows you to be your best self. Can you be your authentic self or do you need to change your behavior to fit the expectations of your environment? To get the most satisfaction out of your work you need to work in an environment where you are valued and allowed to be the person you are. If you are required to change your behavior too much you will be under a great deal of stress and a candidate for burnout. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:42:21 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_You_Be_Yourself_At_Work_753719x1198849341.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_You_Be_Yourself_At_Work_753719x1198849341.htm It is generally okay for you to write articles, as a ghostwriter for business folks, but beware, as there are some laws now in a few industries, which makes it illegal for the clients of such articles to send them to their customers and claim that they in fact wrote them, when they didn't. It is not against the rules for the writer to write them, as they are not selling articles that someone else has written pretending that the ghostwriter wrote. The sole responsibility lies on the purchaser of the articles not to misrepresent the facts ... Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:49:56 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Careful_Writing_Advertising_Informational_Pieces_as_a_Ghost_Writer_1295457x1198795796.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Careful_Writing_Advertising_Informational_Pieces_as_a_Ghost_Writer_1295457x1198795796.htm Are you just starting out in business and want to know the secrets to success? No, I am not trying to sell you something, or blow smoke up your rear-end or tell you how you can Make a Million Dollars working part time in your underwear stuffing envelopes in just 3-weeks if you buy my book for $39.95 in three-equal payments. But, since I have been in business a while well maybe I will give you my take on the whole thing about being successful in business. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:35:12 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_are_Some_of_the_Dos_and_Donts_When_Starting_Your_Own_Business_958080x1198452912.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_are_Some_of_the_Dos_and_Donts_When_Starting_Your_Own_Business_958080x1198452912.htm Starting an online business is definitely easier than starting a brick and mortar one, but this does not mean that starting an online business is either easy or simple. One needs to plan just as much, if not more for a starting a business online, and then trying to make a success out of it. In fact, it is tougher than building up a successful business in the real world. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:38:48 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Basics_of_Starting_An_Online_Business_982770x1198323528.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Basics_of_Starting_An_Online_Business_982770x1198323528.htm You have an invisible business! What you sell is not tangible. You can't drive it home, wear it, sleep on it or consume it. As a coach you are in the Service Industry. The service industry has many unique attributes that differentiate it from the product industry. There are both positive and negative differentiators to a service industry. How you optimise the positives and mitigate the negatives dramatically impacts on the effectiveness and success of your business. In this article we raise your awareness to the differences and discuss ways you can utilise them to your benefit. First, we take a look at how you can overcome service industry challenges. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:17:08 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Selling_the_Invisible_723417x1198289828.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Selling_the_Invisible_723417x1198289828.htm The goal of your home based business is to start making money online from the internet. There are many ways to make money online and create a profit by selling other people's product but at some point you may want to create your own product. To do that you need to know the many ways you can create a product and we list a number of options here. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:40:45 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Goal_Setting_is_Key_In_Developing_Your_Home_Based_Business_-_Part_5-IOVC_Strategy_Product_Models_1493099x1198230045.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Goal_Setting_is_Key_In_Developing_Your_Home_Based_Business_-_Part_5-IOVC_Strategy_Product_Models_1493099x1198230045.htm "How would your life be different if in the next six months you could find a way to consistently work less, and generate more income by creating two or three products that would sell well online?" I want to share with you a few insights I have discovered for myself. I believe you'll find them helpful. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:39:20 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Whats_Holding_You_Back_827728x1198219160.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Whats_Holding_You_Back_827728x1198219160.htm Are you a financial advisor or planner? Do you have a call screening process? If so, that may be costing you the ability to increase your sales? Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:49:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Financial_Advisors_Can_Increase_Sales_By_Dropping_the_Call_Screening_Process_876745x1198154950.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Financial_Advisors_Can_Increase_Sales_By_Dropping_the_Call_Screening_Process_876745x1198154950.htm Whether your goal is to land a licensing deal with a major manufacturer, sell your product to Walmart, or find an investor with deep pockets to fund your project, you will need to create a proposal to convince someone to do something. Here are 6 steps to get your invention into the right hands. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:31:24 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Inventions_-_How_To_Get_Your_Invention_Idea_Into_The_Right_Hands_753716x1198060284.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Inventions_-_How_To_Get_Your_Invention_Idea_Into_The_Right_Hands_753716x1198060284.htm You have just chanced upon an interesting money making website, which promised you a bank vault full of earnings - where do you start? Before you go about burying yourself into encyclopedias of SEO and Adwords, together with Adsense or even Affiliate programs... maybe here's a couple of factors, which should serve as the prequel to your Online Business quest. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:46:38 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Online_Business_for_Newbies_768567x1198028798.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Online_Business_for_Newbies_768567x1198028798.htm What is your time worth? Is it how much you get paid per hour? Or based upon the results that you generate? Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:59:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Getting_Paid_What_You_Are_Worth_827726x1197953950.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Getting_Paid_What_You_Are_Worth_827726x1197953950.htm What is it with customers that come to ask for advice and then mention that they have 'no money'? Do you 'buy' that line? And should you? Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:52:17 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Dealing_With_The_I_Have_No_Money_Client_1167820x1197913937.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Dealing_With_The_I_Have_No_Money_Client_1167820x1197913937.htm Finding a freelance web design job is an excellent way to make a living by telecommuting, and it can have a huge pay check attached. People today are finding their lives based more and more upon technology and the wonderful ways it has changed the world. Some of the jobs that have opened up have increased the awareness of others to the importance of using the internet in their daily lives. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:36:02 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Can_You_Find_A_Freelance_Web_Design_Job_1050954x1197743762.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Can_You_Find_A_Freelance_Web_Design_Job_1050954x1197743762.htm Your message communicates the value of your product or service at every level of your business and in all activities your business undertakes. The problem is that most businesses fail to communicate the value of the message. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:19:03 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/So_Whats_The_Value_Of_A_Consistent_Business_Message_1037279x1197742743.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/So_Whats_The_Value_Of_A_Consistent_Business_Message_1037279x1197742743.htm Had good ideas come and go? Don't let the fact you failed to act on a previous good idea keep you from acting now. It is never too late to start. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:49:28 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/It_Is_Never_Too_Late_To_Start_Online_Business_866811x1197715768.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/It_Is_Never_Too_Late_To_Start_Online_Business_866811x1197715768.htm Why did you start your business? Did you start your business to work with clients, make a good living and spend time with your friends and family? Instead, many service professionals work very long hours and don't have any time to spend time with their friends and family. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:09:58 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Service_Professionals,_Work_Less_And_Make_More_Money_805907x1197580198.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Service_Professionals,_Work_Less_And_Make_More_Money_805907x1197580198.htm You've always liked flowers and you think the idea of turning emotions into floral expressions sounds like tremendous fun. You are between careers and have been investigating business opportunities in your community. Yesterday, while perusing a business for sale paper in your local town, you notice that a family owned flower shop is up for sale. The ad says it's a turnkey operation. This is your lucky day. Or is it? Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:28:54 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/So_you_want_to_become_a_Florist_The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Flower_Shops_and_Florists_759406x1197556134.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/So_you_want_to_become_a_Florist_The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Flower_Shops_and_Florists_759406x1197556134.htm Take control of your career by shifting from the traditional job market to the new Internet e-commerce field. Today we all need to plan for the future and one way of doing that is to expand your potential for earning money. But it's very clear that most of us only have two things to exchange with the world - our time and whatever products we can sell. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:04:33 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/From_Job_Hunter_to_Internet_Businessperson_827725x1197356673.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/From_Job_Hunter_to_Internet_Businessperson_827725x1197356673.htm As a solo professional do you use the word care when speaking to clients? What does that word truly mean within your practice and your life? Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:50:49 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo_Professionals_-_Do_You_Truly_Care_651266x1197312649.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo_Professionals_-_Do_You_Truly_Care_651266x1197312649.htm Raising money for your business can happen if you believe in what you're doing and you can successfully express your passion so that others believe. What do I mean by micro business? A business that grosses up to $250,000 annually and employs one to three people, including the owner. Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:28:32 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Bootstrapping_the_Micro_Business_1037278x1197253712.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Bootstrapping_the_Micro_Business_1037278x1197253712.htm Building business demands that you as the solo professional wear many hats. In wearing all of these hats, you are probably saying a lot of yesses - Yes I can do that, Yes I can do that! The list goes on. Yet, what would happen to your business results if you just said No a little more often? Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:42:28 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Business_Building_Requires_Sometimes_For_You_to_Say_No_as_a_Solo_Professional_670525x1197225748.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Business_Building_Requires_Sometimes_For_You_to_Say_No_as_a_Solo_Professional_670525x1197225748.htm To create the career you want, consider adding solo entrepreneur to your resume. You, Inc. is your business. You trade your precious time for money now. Because the world is changing, your business may be more vulnerable than you realize. At any time, You, Inc. can be downsized, right sized, demoted, promoted, restructured, transferred, boss leaves, boss stays or any combination of changes that you have no control over but have the potential to make your life miserable. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:37:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/You,_Inc_1037276x1197052630.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/You,_Inc_1037276x1197052630.htm Do you engage in pricing wars when you are faced with a new competitor? Taking this action is probably not the wisest response to your competition if your goal is to increase sales. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:05:23 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Lower_Your_Prices_to_Beat_Your_Competitors_as_A_Solo_Professional_789015x1196870723.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Lower_Your_Prices_to_Beat_Your_Competitors_as_A_Solo_Professional_789015x1196870723.htm Effective time management is a continual challenge for many professionals from entrepreneurs to small business owners. Maybe the solution to improve time management is far easier than you realize. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:51:04 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Effective_Time_Management_Continues_to_Vex_Many_Professionals_656364x1196805064.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Effective_Time_Management_Continues_to_Vex_Many_Professionals_656364x1196805064.htm Statistics tell us that over 45% of small businesses fail within the first two years of starting up - on the other hand, millions of self-made business owners have gone on to become millionaires. So what do you need to become one of the successful ones? Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:39:44 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Qualities_Do_You_Need_to_Start-Up_Your_Own_Small_Business_997177x1196750384.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Qualities_Do_You_Need_to_Start-Up_Your_Own_Small_Business_997177x1196750384.htm Freelance web development is a career choice with many rewards: flexibility, variety, creativity, and constant learning. Freelance Web Developers are enjoying a massive surge in hourly rates with one IT agency reporting the largest increases since the dotcom boom. Freelance web developers are usually one-person operations: they create an entire site-from design to technical programming-on their own. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:22:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Freelance_Web_Designer_Boom_805906x1196738560.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Freelance_Web_Designer_Boom_805906x1196738560.htm As a solo professional do you feel that you need effective marketing, but don't have the time nor the money to pay for an expensive marketing plan? Then read on and learn how create a simple marketing plan. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:30:03 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Simple_Marketing_Plan_For_Solo_Professionals_662841x1196710203.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Simple_Marketing_Plan_For_Solo_Professionals_662841x1196710203.htm Within your strategic plan (you do have one don't you?), is locating and working with a mentor one of your business goals? If not, it is never to late to embrace this goal to help grow your small business. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:39:01 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Leveraging_Mentors_to_Grow_Your_Small_Business_as_a_Solo_Professional_654778x1196512741.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Leveraging_Mentors_to_Grow_Your_Small_Business_as_a_Solo_Professional_654778x1196512741.htm Many solo professionals have incredible passion, but unfortunately for many it is misdirected. These misdirected actions result in more failures and less ongoing successes. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:35:16 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/When_You_Know_Your_Purpose,_You_Will_Realize_Ongoing_Success_651268x1196483716.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/When_You_Know_Your_Purpose,_You_Will_Realize_Ongoing_Success_651268x1196483716.htm In the ever changing, fast paced world of business, you need to keep up with the latest business paradigms and technological trends to keep your business profitable, expanding, and ahead of the competition. Whether you are a novice entrepreneur or have been in the business for a long time, the onslaught of business and new technologies can be overwhelming. Because the volatility of local and international business markets dramatically affects our economy, you see this in the face of the job market which has changed forever. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:46:06 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/5_Steps_to_a_Situational_Learning_Process_for_IOVC_Strategy_and_Technology_1483936x1196437566.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/5_Steps_to_a_Situational_Learning_Process_for_IOVC_Strategy_and_Technology_1483936x1196437566.htm Natalie Dunn has never in her wildest imagination thought she would be so successful at freelancing. She just gave birth to a baby girl and was apprehensive about quitting her full time job to look after her newborn. After discussing with her husband, they thought that was the best option so that Sarah can be brought up in the proper way. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:30:41 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Successful_Freelancing_Story_876744x1196375441.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Successful_Freelancing_Story_876744x1196375441.htm What if at a networking event you see someone who you think could be your ideal client? What do you say? How do you get started? Here are five tips to opening a dialog with someone who you think might make a good prospect for your business. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:34:03 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Networking_Events_-_5_Ways_to_Start_a_Conversation_With_Someone_Who_Could_Be_Your_Ideal_Client_1037277x1196368443.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Networking_Events_-_5_Ways_to_Start_a_Conversation_With_Someone_Who_Could_Be_Your_Ideal_Client_1037277x1196368443.htm Communication is the key to customer service, especially if you're a solo-professional, entrepreneur, solopreneur, small business owner or whatever term you like to use to call yourself and your home-based business. As professionals, we don't usually think about powerful emotions like love when we refer to our business associates, clients, and prospects. But if you put forth a little effort with ways to inspire "love" from your business relationships you'll be amazed at the results. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:26:19 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo-Professionals_and_Communication_-_Making_Your_Clients_Fall_in_Love_with_You_1492449x1196231179.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo-Professionals_and_Communication_-_Making_Your_Clients_Fall_in_Love_with_You_1492449x1196231179.htm Part of the chaos you experience in your business comes from how you track the details. There are two levels of details that you must keep track of in your business. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:15:47 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_and_Financial_Advisors_-_Reduce_the_Chaos_643185x1196216147.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_and_Financial_Advisors_-_Reduce_the_Chaos_643185x1196216147.htm You're surrounded by competitors and people view what you have to offer as an expense. You're a survivor or you wouldn't still be in the business. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:01:41 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_and_Financial_Advisors-_Tomorrows_Success_Lies_in_Todays_Lessons_641013x1196200901.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_and_Financial_Advisors-_Tomorrows_Success_Lies_in_Todays_Lessons_641013x1196200901.htm It's harder to discriminate against a virtual assistant as a VA rarely sees her clients. None of my clients even knew I was pregnant and about to go into hospital to have another child. I didn't even give them the chance to discriminate against me. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:31:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Discrimination_For_Virtual_Assistants_734787x1196148697.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Discrimination_For_Virtual_Assistants_734787x1196148697.htm Off and on over the years I have taken vacation time. It is only recently that I have been conscious of its value. There have been times when I felt too busy to leave work. Other times I thought my work was at a crucial juncture and it wouldn't get accomplished without me. All solo professionals know that the revenue generation stops while the owner is away. For me that is yet another reason not to vacation. I know I am not alone in making excuses not to take a vacation. According to the Take Back Your Time organization "43% of American workers didn't even take a solid week off." What are the benefits of taking a vacation? Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:21:25 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/10_Reasons_Everyone_Needs_a_Vacation_753720x1196094085.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/10_Reasons_Everyone_Needs_a_Vacation_753720x1196094085.htm Do you ever get caught up in the scarcity mentality? When you have a scarcity mentality you think there's only so much money and so much business to go around. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:21:39 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_&_Financial_Advisors_-_Somehow_People_Have_the_Money_to_Buy_the_Things_They_Want_689350x1196036499.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_&_Financial_Advisors_-_Somehow_People_Have_the_Money_to_Buy_the_Things_They_Want_689350x1196036499.htm Are you a solo professional? Did you leave the corporate world because you were tired of being bossed by less than competent managers? Now, as a solo professional, do you want business success? If you answered Yes, my response is that is want you my want, but your actions probably tell me something else. Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:07:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo_Professional_Do_You_Truly_Want_Business_Success_723419x1195891657.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo_Professional_Do_You_Truly_Want_Business_Success_723419x1195891657.htm Are you feeling that you need some help to move forward? Getting a little confused about whether you need a coach, consulting or training? Read Elaine's light-hearted article and get a better idea of how you can benefit from each. Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:49:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Cake_By_Any_Other_Name_-_Distinguishing_Trainers_Consultants_and_Coaches_753717x1195890577.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Cake_By_Any_Other_Name_-_Distinguishing_Trainers_Consultants_and_Coaches_753717x1195890577.htm Trying to juggle all the roles in your company can be exhausting and ineffective. Read on to find out how you can make the most of your company while delegating the tasks you're less efficient at. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:27:48 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Shouldnt_Be_A_One_Man_Or_Woman_Show_-_Delegating_Is_The_Smartest_Decision_You_Can_Make_796118x1195576068.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Shouldnt_Be_A_One_Man_Or_Woman_Show_-_Delegating_Is_The_Smartest_Decision_You_Can_Make_796118x1195576068.htm So what business are you in? If you answered real estate or some other professional service, you may be surprised by this article. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:49:56 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo_Professional_Can_You_Answer_This_Question_-_What_Business_Are_You_In_645305x1195516196.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Solo_Professional_Can_You_Answer_This_Question_-_What_Business_Are_You_In_645305x1195516196.htm There are two ways to make it in this business, the hard way and the smart way. Most agent's think if they just work hard enough and pay their dues they'll make it. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:08:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_&_Financial_Advisors_-_Wealth_Building_is_Not_Directly_Proportional_to_Effort_Exert_670524x1195474115.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Insurance_Agents_&_Financial_Advisors_-_Wealth_Building_is_Not_Directly_Proportional_to_Effort_Exert_670524x1195474115.htm Truly successful people are not unique. Truly successful live in the same world as you do. They just have something that you don't have. They are able to control their time and they do what THEY want to do in each moment not what others want them to do. They are always on the look out for the next opportunity. They see life as a ladder. They constantly want to improve themselves and are always learning about new topics. Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:11:11 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Achieve_A_Millionaires_Mindset_647409x1195423871.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Achieve_A_Millionaires_Mindset_647409x1195423871.htm Every psychologist, social worker, licensed mental health clinician, and psychotherapist really must have a website today in private practice. The benefits to having your own website are endless. One great reason is that your website can work for you when you are unable to. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:20:48 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Private_Practice_Tip_-_Reason_3_-_Why_Your_Website_Works_For_You_All_The_Time_In_Private_Practice_605827x1195316448.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Private_Practice_Tip_-_Reason_3_-_Why_Your_Website_Works_For_You_All_The_Time_In_Private_Practice_605827x1195316448.htm Is eve