Right now, there’s a personal matter going on in my life that’s been bothering me – it’s been on my mind heavily all day today. (Don’t worry, there’s nothing directly affecting me, my wife, or children.)
I had to go out and take care of a birthday gift for a friend and a Valentine’s Day item for my wife, and while I was out, I found myself strongly considering two unnecessary impulse buys. My mind and heart weren’t really into it – I was distracted.
I had to fill out some paperwork. As I was filling out the form, I made a significant mistake, one I didn’t notice until I printed it out. I had to print out another copy. I was distracted.
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By Eve Tahmincioglu
Are you working to get your business to hit the coveted $1 million mark in sales? If so, then heed the following advice from people who have either pulled off the feat or are experts in the field.
Take Randy Horn, who toiled for six years before his board game business hit the $1 million mark–a milestone that came and went without much pomp and circumstance.
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“I don’t remember throwing a party,” said Horn, the owner of Los Angeles-based Zobmondo!! Entertainment and creator of the Would You Rather …? b
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I’ll count the WTDirect Savings Account as one of the better known online savings accounts that’s in the market today. If you’re looking for a place to park your savings, the WTDirect account may serve as a great spot for your cash or emergency fund.
Now not all bank accounts are created equal: I believe that WTDirect is best suited for higher net worth individuals and those who care about a more personalized service that’s associated with an online account. For tho
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The NASDAQ Composite Index was up approximately 1 percent in the middle of the day on Thursday, bolstered by news from game maker Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and a better-than-expected jobs report.
Activision Blizzard reported a $286 million, or $0.23-per-share, loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 – steeper than the $72 million loss it posted in the year-ago quarter. But the company’s stock surged in early trading on news that sales of its latest Call of Duty video game were strong.
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We get it. You’re already juggling scads of operational, sales, tech, administrative and marketing tasks, and you’re not totally sold on the value of social networking spaces. Are they gigantic time wasters or strong brand-building sales drivers? Multiple experts opine on the benefits (or lack thereof) of social networking portals like Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook with gusto, and if you take a poll of your peers, you are likely to gather ardent differing opinions as well. Before you invest any time or money in social networking platforms or campaigns, here’s what you should know.
Fact one: There are fabulous success stories of intrepid entrepreneurs who have immersed themselves in one or more of these venues.
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