Starting A New Import Export Business

Posted by admin in Business Quotations on Jul 1st, 2010 | 0 comments

Times are bad, and everyone seem to be complaining about the economic downturn. But now is not the time to complain. All savvy business owners know that now is the best time to adopt a proactive approach. Maybe you can consider starting a new business. After all, purchases tend to be cheaper these days. Perhaps you can stumble upon some unbelievably good deals on the Internet.

But the Internet is a huge place. So where do you start? Here are some suggestions.

Step 1: Visit a trade lead directory.

If you are going to start a business online, might as well think big and go International. The Internet is a great way to connect with suppliers and customers from all over the world. Start by visiting a trade directory. You will see for yourself the wide range of products that are available. But don’t do any buying yet. Proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Market research.

This is an essential step. If you skip this step, you are just risking your money unnecessarily. Make sure that there is a profit to be made before jumping on the wagon and placing a wholesale order. Otherwise, you may find yourself stuck with all that inventory, with no visible ways of getting rid of them. Poor research always lead to poor business decisions.

If you want to save a little time, you can always purchase a research report. For instance, if you are not sure if leather furniture will sell well in your country, you can buy a relevant report so that you can examine the numbers. Is there a rising demand for the products? Who are these people? Who are your competitors? You need to know the answers to these questions before making the leap.

Step 3: Have a marketing plan.

Knowing that there is market demand is one thing. But knowing how to reach out to your target customers is a totally different thing. Ask yourself how you are going to market those products to the customers. Will you do so online? Are there networks you can tap into? Again, this requires more research. But having a practical marketing plan is half the battle won.

Step 4: Actually doing it.

Don’t let fear stop you if you have done your homework and you are confident that you have a good chance of success. Proceed to request for quotations. Choose your suppliers carefully. Don’t just base your decision on price. You want a relatively hassle free shipment. If you choose the wrong supplier, you end up being the recipient of sub quality products.

Step 5: Manage your cash flow.

Your import/export business depends on how you manage your cash flow. Don’t be greedy and place orders that will affect your cash flow adversely. Always leave room for error if you are unsure.

A good approach to adopt when you are just starting out is to place an order for a variety of products, each in a small quantity. With the products bundled together, you still get to enjoy wholesale prices. Once you determine which are the better selling products, just focus more on those products.

Jeff Olson’s Book, “the Slight Edge” – a Totally Biased Review

Posted by admin in Business Books on Jul 1st, 2010 | 0 comments

Why did I title this a “biased review”? Because this information is strictly my opinion, assumptions, and reactions to what Jeff has written.

Jeff’s book really made a positive impact on me even though I have read many network marketing, MLM, personal development, and home based business books over the years. This book will challenge your attitudes toward your life, current thinking, and philosophy. Reading this book, it’s really about your life, what you can do for it, and what you can do with it.

With simplistic accuracy, Jeff points out the steps one can take to obtain control of several aspects of one’s life. This includes impacting directly on one’s relationships, spiritual, financial, and health attitudes and beliefs about what one can and can not really control to improve these areas.

The key premise of this entire book is promoting the philosophy and concept of “The Slight Edge” just what it is and how it can affect our lives. Practicing the slight edge in the performance of your everyday activities either has it working for you or against you; brushing your teeth, as an example. If you skip it today is that easy? Yes. Will it make a difference today? No. Over time, will it make a difference? Yes. There in lies the key. Simple daily decisions may either impact you in the long term in a negative, not brushing your teeth, or a positive, any cavities and good gums, manner. The key concept is very simple but can have dramatic effects on one’s life. Agreed? I mean, do you get it?

Jeff presents several situations where you might improve your life and the positive results in easily understood steps and concepts to incorporate into your daily actions. One that particularly struck me was his effective and simplistic way of developing and making obtainable goals in life. His explanation of having a plan to start but not the same plan for the finish, really hits home as I always think of a plan from start to finish without adjustments. It doesn’t exist. Plans are a living entity that must always be reviewed and adjusted, in his words, “plan, do, review.”

His presentations on developing workable goals included the concept of thinking big, envision success, keep the process simple, stick to the basics, and start. Just the starting of a project, being as important if not more important, than the planning. It’s the actions of taking the first step in the direction of your goal that make the difference between “doing” and “deciding to do.” For greater success, double your failure rate. I love this as it is classic grassroots logic. How many times have you heard this or even personally experienced the benefits of “doubling your failure rate?”

All in all, I would highly recommend this book to everybody who is living life today. “The Slight Edge” application of principals and philosophies is far reaching to all people on all levels. Have the personal experience of having Jeff sitting across the table with a cup of coffee and talking only to you as that is the manner in which this book is presented and it’s a fast read. What a positive experience. Take the opportunity to read this book and don’t miss out. It could very well change your life.

The 7 Cornerstones Of Entrepreneurial Success

Posted by admin in Entrepreneurialism on Jul 1st, 2010 | 0 comments

Juggling with everything entrepreneurship entails can make you feel lost and/or confused, even if you thought you designed a crystal-clear business plan. It happens to me, too, and on a regular basis. But you know what? These moments should only be seen as opportunities to revisit the building blocks of your business and make them stronger.

To grow by leaps and bounds, never ever neglect these seven cornerstones…

Content

Content is king, right? So in order to have a thriving business, make sure to consistently produce amazing, fresh and invaluable information for your clients. A copy-paste approach has never impressed anyone. You need to step up, do research, attend live workshops and seminars, learn from home-study and online courses, be open to new ideas, brainstorm again and again, read, observe the world, talk to people to figure out what they want – there’s always room to improve your content! And since your number one priority should be to better serve your prospects and clients – dig deep and enrich your knowledge base.

Mindset

Without a proper mindset, it will take you ages to reach your goals, because you’d be sabotaging your own success. You need to see yourself as (and feel like) a successful entrepreneur before you can become one. So, start aligning your thoughts with your desires by learning from successful entrepreneurs who have already gotten to where you want to be. Hang out with them and try to pick their brains. Incredible shifts can happen in a very short time if you just open your mind to new possibilities and start thinking outside your usual box.

Passion

Passion is another key element of your entrepreneurial success. Passionate business(wo)men get more done in less time, they’re happier and have more energy to share with others. They’re also more motivated and their drive attracts inexpected opportunities to their lives. The last thing you want for yourself is being bored with your business, so keep away from engaging in activities you’re not enthusiastic about. If they really can’t be avoided, outsource them to someone who loves doing them.

Determination

Success doesn’t come easy, it takes a lot of smart work to achieve. When you hear people talk about passive income, remember that in most cases it’s about leveraged income they’re talking about, not passive. They did have to develop the programs and products they’re now selling time and again, so don’t be lulled into the illusion that success is effortless. Every entrepreneur is faced with some sort of obstacle or challenge eventually – probably more than one, actually – and it’s the determination to overcome those hurdles that will propel you forward.

Marketing

Whatever business you’re in, you’re also in the marketing business! Define your target market, create a marketing plan of action and commit to following it all the way through. Allocate enough marketing time into your busy schedule and always pick marketing tools you enjoy. Don’t set up a written blog if you absolutely hate writing! Make videos. Or record audios. Pick a handful of marketing methods you’re excited about and start from there.

Energy

People feel the energy you’re emanating and guess what – they’ll run away if it’s dark and leave-me-alone-ish. If you want to attract clients like crazy, you need them to feel you’re accessible and spill full of contagious energy. Just think of your role models. Don’t they have a strong, positive and shiny presence and speak with confidence? Model that – you can do it even if you’re an introvert. And it will pay off.

Integrity

I put integrity last, but it really should be among your unattackable, core business values – and pretty high up on the ladder! You only have one reputation, one personal brand and one conscience. Serve others as you would like to be served – give your prospects, clients and partners the very best you can. Overdeliver every time. Promote only the products and programs you strongly believe in. And strive for excellence in everything you do.

Make Money With Real Estate Investing

Posted by admin in Investment on Jul 1st, 2010 | 0 comments

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What Is The Best Home Base Business Idea?

Posted by admin in Business Ideas on Jul 1st, 2010 | 0 comments

As someone who used to be wrapped up in the corporate America rat race, I know what it’s like to try to come up with the best home base business idea. I hated my 9 to 5 job and was tired of working for someone else, waking up to an alarm clock each morning, and feeling miserable each day I had to go to work. Eventually, I decided that it was time to make a change and I started a home based business.

In this article, I’m going to lay out some important things that you should look for in home based business ideas. There are a lot of worthless “work from home opportunities” out there today, and you can waste a ton of time and money on them. Hopefully by the time you’ve finished reading this brief article, you’ll have a better idea of what the best home base businesses have in common and be ready to get the ball rolling.

One of the most important things that a home based business opportunity can offer is a plug and play system that has already been proven to work. There is nothing better than starting a home business and immediately having the ability to get off to a quick start by following a step-by-step success blueprint. This is literally worth it’s weight in gold.

Another important factor to consider as you’re evaluating home business opportunities is whether or not you have access to mentorship. Having access to a mentor who has already become successful in your business will save you from making many common mistakes and dramatically improve your odds of success.

Last but not least, you should look for a business that allows you to automate. Having the ability to set your most time consuming, day-to-day tasks on autopilot will allow you to focus your attention on the more productive aspects of your business. This leverage can be achieved in a variety of different ways, from recruiting and training a downline, software programs, or simply outsourcing work to freelancers or employees.

Hopefully this short article has given you some insights on what makes a good home based business idea. Remember, choosing the wrong work at home opportunity can cost you not only money, but a lot of valuable time as well. Choose wisely!