By vanko on November 26, 2011
Marketing is one of the most important strategic decisions your company has to make to survive and the plethora of advice on how to market, who you market to and how much effort to put into marketing is overwhelming.
Modern marketing theory dates back to the 70’s when a new data source on consumer demographics [...]
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By vanko on November 23, 2011
In general we have come to know GPS to mean “Global Positioning System.” However you could actually use it for “Growth Plan for Success.” A plan is needed if you are looking to be successful and success is generally the product of personal development. For making your plan here are some things you should [...]
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By vanko on September 26, 2011
A religious leader once said that “Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile.” However, you don’t have to be an evangelist to understand the wisdom of those words. Approaching a problem without knowledge is a sure path to disaster. At the same time, when you formulate a plan and acquire knowledge, [...]
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By vanko on September 16, 2011
No matter what kind of business you own, marketing is always a key component. Whether you’re the CEO of a major organization or a small business owner that sells vacuums, you need to market your business.
Marketing is essential in reaching consumers. There is no other way to alert them to your presence and willingness [...]
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By vanko on July 22, 2011
A necessity when starting a business in the modern world is to create a business plan. Without one your company will float aimlessly like driftwood with no sense of direction. It is also a must if you plan to open a business account as account managers will view it as a matter of course to [...]
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By vanko on June 3, 2011
If you have a certain dream or goal that you want to achieve, whether it is as small as making $100 this month or as big as creating permanent world peace, the very first thing you must do is to determine EXACTLY what it is that you want.
More than just a general idea, if you [...]
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By vanko on September 19, 2010
Research shows that historically only two to three percent of people succeed in network marketing. If you aren’t in this group of people, then here is an overview of a business plan that increases your chance of success, no matter what company you are associated with. The four steps in this proven plan are: leads, [...]
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By vanko on September 5, 2010
Carpenters have a rule of thumb: Measure twice; cut once.
Careful carpenters take that one step further and measure three times before cutting.
However, either approach can be inadequate if the carpenter chooses to measure from the wrong plan. You can’t make an eight foot door from a plan for a seven foot door.
In this essay, [...]
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By vanko on September 4, 2010
While there are some who are easily able to do this, many business owners find themselves scratching their heads when it comes time to develop a plan. It can be confusing when it comes to deciding what is important, what is not and how to formulate this into something that is useful. The best method [...]
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By vanko on August 25, 2010
You should ask yourself if you know what you want to do, and if you have a plan of action for turning the opportunities into reality. The old adage that a quick route from point A to point B is a straight line is very true. Setting goals for searching for a job and launching [...]
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