The Greatest Contributing Factor to Business Failure is Success

By Michael T Breen

We are all aware of the statistics that report 80-90% of new businesses fail. Failure here is defined as being out of business two years after launch. This statistic applies to new companies and new products. While the statistics vary by industry and product category, the fact is the vast majority of new businesses and new products fail.

Why does this happen? Read More…

Posted under Business Plan, Mindset

Avoiding Negative Influences When Working Online

by: TJ Philpott

When working online there are land sharks that are as dangerous to you as the mammals found in the ocean. To whom or what I refer is not those you actually ‘work’ with but rather those with whom you may associate. In particular I’m referring to any negative people you may have in your life. You know the ones!

They seem to have a negative attitude about everything, including your efforts to build an online business. These are the type of people that can deflate your spirits in a heart beat and without really trying. Their bad attitude can play a very significant role in your success if you allow it, and NOT in a good way. Read More…

Posted under Internet Marketing Success, Mindset

This post was written by NetProfitGurus.com on August 21, 2010

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So You Think You Have No Time for a Home Business?

by Becca Lee

It’s true that most people are very busy, but extra time for some sort of project such as a home business can almost always be found.

It may be that you have to give up a few of your favorite things, such as having a couple of beers with the guys after work, or watching three or four hours of TV. But if you succeed with your project, you will have the time and the money for whatever you want to do. Read More…

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Know You, Like You, Trust You – Before Doing Business With You

Before people will do business with you, they need to know you, like you, and trust you.

Obviously they can’t do business with you if they’re not aware of you. You’re like a store in the middle of nowhere. But even once they’ve found you, they’ve got to get to know you.

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Posted under Internet Marketing Success, Mindset, Online Business, Promotion and Marketing

Advertising and Community Relations — The Best of Both Worlds

By Michele Pariza Wacek

Have you ever noticed that in communities without big universities, high school sports take on an even bigger importance?

That’s what it’s like where I live.

But like everywhere else in the country, our high school sports are always looking for ways to make a few extra bucks. Enter the high school baseball sponsorship program. Read More…

Posted under Marketing Tips, Mindset, Offline Promotion

This post was written by NetProfitGurus.com on February 16, 2009

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