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Get high quality IT experts working remotely at a fraction of the usual cost - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Sharon Koifman, President at DistantJob, a remote placement agency that helps its clients hire better people, faster, by tapping into the remote economy joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sharon Koifman discuss the following:

  1. What are the similarities between running a remote company and commanding the enterprise?
  2. So how, and why, did you start DistantJob?
  3. What’s the remote economy all about? How can entrepreneurs and their businesses tap into it?
  4. So how does DistantJob’s remote placement strategy differ from outsourcing?
  5. A lot of big names like Yahoo or IBM have scaled back their remote work initiatives. What are they missing?
  6. What would you tell our listeners to focus on, when building their remote company?

Sharon Koifman believes every company, from the biggest enterprise to the newly-launched garage startup, should have access to world’s top talent. That’s why he used over 10 years of experience in tech industry recruitment & HR to create DistantJob. His unique recruitment model allows DistantJob’s clients to get high quality IT experts working remotely at a fraction of the usual cost – with no red tape and within two weeks.

Websitehttps://distantjob.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/distantjobcom
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistantJob

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Positively break free from all that has you worried - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Alena Chapman who is an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur & who has dedicated her life to helping others discover their true desires and create happy, fulfilling lives joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Alena Chapman discuss the following:

  1. People call you a Soul Nurturer, can you tell us a little bit about that?
  2. Your company works with both men and women but you have a special place in your heart for women who are trying to take a new start. Why is that a major focus?
  3. Tell us more about Savvy Sisterhood? Where can people learn more about it?
  4. You are also a radio host! Tell us about the show and if you could interview anyone from present to the past, who would it be and what are a few questions you would ask them?
  5. What is one thing our listeners a can do to take immediate action in their career, personal life etc
  6. Relationships are wonderful but can be difficult. Can you name tips on how we can all improve our communication?
  7. How does one know if they are truly in a rut? or as you would call it – in a prison?

Alena Chapman is an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. She has dedicated her life to helping others discover their true desires and create happy, fulfilling lives. Alena has studied self-improvement for over 10 years. During this journey she has developed a strong understanding of why people stay stuck in lives they do not want to live. She has instructed at Right Relations Family Enrichment, teaching the same skills she shares in her new book, You Can’t Escape From A Prison If You Don’t Know You’re In One.

Through book writing, compiling her weekly email newsletters, and conducting on-line group coaching sessions, Alena joyfully pursues her passion of leading people to new lives in which they experience their highest levels of happiness, confidence, strength, and purpose.

Websiteswww.AlenaChapmanLife.com | www.JoinSavvySisterhood.com

Social Media Links:
FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: facebook.com/groups/SavvySisterhoodbyAlenaChapman
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/Alena_Chapman
TWITTER: twitter.com/Alena_Chapman

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E-Commerce Logistics Insights from iD Commerce + Logistics CEO Dan Arriola - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Dan Arriola, CEO and Founder of iD Commerce + Logistics, a premier outsourcer specializing in product fulfillment, promotional fulfillment and enterprise solutions joins eCommerce Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dan Arriola discuss the following:

  1. What is the most common misconception companies have about 3PL services?
  2. What is the biggest benefit for retailers when enlisting 3PL services?
  3. What is the biggest challenge facing retailers entering the ecommerce market?
  4. Due to Amazon’s dominance, how has that changed the strategy of both a Logistics/Fulfillment provider and the retailer?
  5. What is one piece of advice you would give to a company that is looking for a logistics/fulfillment provider?

Dan Arriola is responsible for the overall business development, operations and strategy of iD. Mr. Arriola leads the team of iD executives. He is a graduate of Xavier University and a past recipient of a Johnson & Johnson scholarship to attend Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management’s NMSDC Advanced Management Education Program. He is also a 2010 graduate of the ”Owner/President Management” Program at Harvard Business School.

Dan is actively involved in the Chicago community – he is a mentor at 1871, where he works with early stage entrepreneurs and is involved in the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), the Chicago Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, and the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO), where he serves as a mentor in the EO Accelerator Program. In addition, Dan is a board member of X-Labs, a business competition at his alma mater Xavier University Williams College of Business; where he identifies, coaches, and develops entrepreneurs who have the most aspiring ideas. Most recently, Dan joined Rogue Advising as an advising partner specializing in the topics of 3PL and fulfillment.

Website: www.idcomlog.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/idcomlog
Twitter: www.twitter.com/idcomlog

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7 Mistakes Every New Construction Company Must Avoid - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Starting a new construction company has more than its share of challenges. Granted, mistakes are bound to be made. However, there are some mistakes that are definitely preventable. Let’s take a look at seven (7) mistakes every new construction company must avoid.

  1. Hanging onto an idea that doesn’t fill the market need.

Sometimes when you come up with an idea, you’re ready to run with it. 

But when you implement it, the market doesn’t respond. It might be tempting to question the market, but if you allow that to go on too long, you could be in trouble. 

It’s usually wiser to find out what the need is first, and then craft an idea.

  1. Over-planning

Here is a true statement: “A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” 

A good plan today will at least allow you to get going and take action. Plus, it’s flexible – as plans should be – because you may need to adjust course. A perfect plan is too rigid, and adjusting course will be more difficult. 

  1. Overspending

Imagine going out to buy some “must-have” tools for that job coming up next week, only to find that you don’t have enough to meet your lease payment on your warehouse. 

When starting out, figure out what you’re going to spend each month and how that money will be spent, and stick to it.

  1. Ignoring your market

Your customers’ needs change at times, so once in a while you need to reach out to them. Find out what those needs are.

Put out a survey and ask them to tell you honestly if there is something they’re looking for that they need or want – like an improvement in a product or service, or an entirely different one altogether. Then provide it.

  1. Trying to have everything “just so”

If you are spending time on activities that you have actually delegated to other personnel, when will you have time to do the things you have committed yourself to do?

Every activity, including your own, has an impact on your business. If an activity is not essential to your core product or service, then it’s not essential at all.

  1. Listening to the wrong people

When you’re starting out in a new construction company, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is take advice from people who know little or nothing about your industry.

Turn to people who are not just knowledgeable in the construction business, but also successful. Success breeds success.

  1. Buying a new work vehicle

This is somewhat close to overspending. In most cases, a new construction company owner cannot afford to buy a brand new work vehicle, let alone a fleet. Starting out, it may be wise to consider renting a work truck from a company like Flex Fleet Rental. 

It’s hard enough to get a business going, especially during the first year. Make it easier on yourself by avoiding these 7 mistakes.

Assessing Your Assets: Do You Know the Equitable Value of Your Equipment? - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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All businesses need capital infusions from time to time, but securing such funds can be challenging. That’s especially true of rather new businesses. The answer to this dilemma may be right on your lot. Many businesses spent significant money on heavy capital equipment. It’s quite easy to transform the equity in this equipment into a secured loan.

But before you head to the bank to try and get a loan, it’s important to know what amount of equity you have in your equipment. After all, no one places bets in a poker game without a) knowing the rules and b) looking at the cards the dealer tossed into their hands. Someone with substantial equipment lending expertise can help even more.

Step One: Determine Equipment’s FMV

For a consumer asset like a home, determining an approximate fair market value is usually a rather easy exercise. The value on the county tax appraisal website is usually higher than the fair market value, but it is a start. An offer from a home investor may help determine the value as well. Most investors initially offer about 40 percent of the home’s FMV. The same thing goes for prices of other homes in the neighborhood, although that information is hard to obtain.

With commercial equipment, the process is a bit more difficult. The best way to approximate fair market value might be to look at classified ads for the same type of equipment in the same zip code. Short of a formal estimate from a financial professional, that may be the best an owner can do.

Remember, FMV is not so much a function of what the equipment is worth. Rather, FMV is a function of what people are willing to pay for that equipment at that time. Depending on the commercial and overall economic environment, these two figures could be radically different.

Step Two: Subtract the Loan Balance

This step seems simple enough. But with regard to commercial equipment, there is more involved than just simple subtraction.

It’s sometimes necessary to segregate interest payments from principal payments. The former just goes to the bank; the latter actually builds equity. Another bank will probably not give you credit for money you paid to another financial institution.

Step Three: Maximize Equity in Your Equipment

Cosmetic changes to your equipment may not do very much to enhance its actual value. But they can make the equipment more attractive to buyers. That is an excellent way to increase FMV and therefore equity.

Also, consider paying down the loan balance before you try to borrow money. Such a payment increases the equity in your equipment, shows the bank you are serious about getting a loan, and also represents your current ability to make loan payments. All these things make getting a generous secured loan much more of a possibility.

For your business to get the money it needs, it’s best to maximize the resources you have on hand. That means both determining the amount of equity you have in your equipment, and doing your best to maximize that equity.

Simplifying a Real Estate Transaction from Offer to Close - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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James Green, Founder and CEO at OfferToClose.com a Los Angeles based transaction coordinator service that simplifies the process of buying and selling a home regardless of who you are again joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in conjunction with the Real Estate Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest James Green discuss the following:

  1. How did you get into real estate?
  2. What exactly is a transaction coordinator?
  3. What services does Offer To Close provide for real estate agents?
  4. I see you recently launched a Transaction Timeline service. What is a transaction timeline?
  5. If an agent has an in-house transaction coordinator should they still consider using you?
  6. What tip would you give to others looking to get into real estate?

James Green is an entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in the online dating, pet, and real estate industries. In addition to being Founder and CEO of a transaction coordinator business and a startup helping home buyers and sellers find a real estate agent, he also has extensive experience in marketing and business management.

Previously, James served on the Board of the Google Client Advisory Council while working as General Manager and Head of Marketing for Christian Mingle. He is a recent Ashford University alumnus where he obtained his BA of Real Estate Studies.

WebsiteOfferToClose.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offertoclose
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offertoclose
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/offertoclose

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How financial planning can benefit you! - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Marguerita Cheng, Co-founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth joins Enterprise Radio to discuss how financial planning can benefit you.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Marguerita Cheng discuss the following:

  1. What is financial planning?
  2. How can financial planning benefit me?
  3. Where do I start? What should I know about my situation?
  4. How can I improve my financial well-being?
  5. What are the most important concepts?

Marguerita M. Cheng is the Chief Executive Officer at Blue Ocean Global Wealth. Prior to co-founding Blue Ocean Global Wealth, she was a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial and an Analyst and Editor at Towa Securities in Tokyo, Japan. Marguerita is a past spokesperson for the AARP Financial Freedom Campaign and a regular columnist for Investopedia & Kiplinger. She is a CFP® professional, a Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM, a Retirement Income Certified Professional® and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

As a Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) Ambassador, Marguerita helps educate the public, policy makers, and media about the benefits of competent, ethical financial planning. She serves as a Women’s Initiative (WIN) Advocate and subject matter expert for CFP Board, contributing to the development of examination questions for the CFP® Certification Examination. Marguerita also volunteers for CFP Board Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (DEC) hearings. She served on the Financial Planning Association (FPA) National Board of Directors from 2013 – 2015 and is a past president of the Financial Planning Association of the National Capital Area (FPA NCA).

Rita is a recipient of the Ameriprise Financial Presidential Award for Quality of Advice and the prestigious Japanese Monbukagakusho Scholarship. In 2017, she was named the #3 Most Influential Financial Advisor in the Investopedia Top 100, a Woman to Watch by InvestmentNews, and a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE®) by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC).

Marguerita’s mantra is “So many people spend their health to gain wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health” (A.J. Reb Materi).

Websitewww.blueoceanglobalwealth.com

Social Media Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueoceangw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueOceanGlobalWealth

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4 Things You Need to do to Become a Business Analyst - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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A business analyst is someone who scrutinizes an organization’s documents, processes, strategies and integration with technology. The main role of a business analyst is to identify the problems facing the business and to find technological solutions. He or she is responsible for improving services offered by the organization through working with Information Technology and assisting in testing and integration of new solutions.

In a world that is evolving and using more technology, it is important for any organization to have a business analyst to help it grow and deliver their services fully.

Here are four things that you need to do to become a business analyst:

  • Research and build knowledge on business analysis

It is important to build knowledge on what business analysis entails, the main roles of a business analyst and the basic requirements to becoming a successful business analyst. This will help you know if you are fit for that career choice. There are different ways of building knowledge on business analysis such as reading books. Numerous books exist, both online and hardcopy, that can help you immensely. Seeking insights from other qualified business analysts and enrolling for business analyst training could also help. There are many platforms that can help you. One exquisite places you should enroll for training is Pierson Requirement Groups. They have both onsite and online classes to help you achieve your dream of becoming a successful business analyst.

  • Identify your skills

These are skills that you can transfer to becoming a successful business analyst. They are unique qualifications from previous careers that you can transfer to business analysis. However, these are not those skills you gain as you practice business analysis, they are skills you gain from career history. Some of these skills include communication skills, expertise in a specific process area such as Human Resource, industry domain experience and expertise in a collection of organizations.  

  • Seek genuine feedback

After doing a thorough research, established you want to be a business analyst and identified skills you can transfer to the make a successful business analysis, it is now time to get in the field and exercise the learnt skills. This will provide an opportunity for you to get real feedback from your colleagues or managers. Feedback will help you identify skills that you need to improve. Feedback is also a tool for motivation since you will get to know areas and skills you are doing well. The main point in this point is not necessarily to get an opportunity, but to get feedback. So be ready to volunteer if need be so that you can get feedback to help you grow.

  • Strengthen your skills

After getting feedback, you will identify gaps or skills that you need to improve. This is the final thing that you need to do to become a successful business analyst. This may require developing professional plans to fill in the gaps, or finding opportunities to volunteer so that you can learn more. To strengthen your skills, you need to develop techniques such as facilitating meetings, improving business process, getting familiar with information technology and ways to identify and solve problems. Finally, after you are confident, you can now get a job and start practicing business analysis.


How to Build Your Business from Start-Up to Stardom with Sacha Brant - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Sacha Brant, Owner of Sassy Lasses that specializes in helping build online businesses from startup to stardom and Founder of the new-to-market Empowerment Pride joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sacha Brant discuss the following:

  1. What drove you to create Sassy Lasses?
  2. Where do you recommend starting to develop and launch a successful online business?
  3. Branding – do you really need it?
  4. Should a new business owner focus on a website right away?
  5. How important is peer support to the entrepreneurial journey?

Sacha Brant is a business owner who works with peers to help build their businesses from startup to stardom.

Sacha knows the importance of starting your business off right and surrounding yourself with the right people. She’s worked with many entrepreneurs and brands to establish credibility and boost sales.

She into her 3rd year running Sassy Lasses and has recently begun the Empowerment Pride – an online entrepreneurial empowerment group. She looks forward to keeping entrepreneurs and business owners moving forward for years to come.

Websites:
Main Brand: https://sassylasses.com
NEW Program: https://empowermentpride.com

Social Media Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sassy_Lasses
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSassyLasses

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How can Marriage Counseling Help with Major Marital Issues? - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Marriage counseling can be a great choice when your marriage is facing problems. No matter how big or small the problems in your relationship may be, a marriage counselor can work with you and your spouse to fix them. You may think your problem is too far gone to be corrected, but as you may soon find out, you can work through these issues and restore your relationship. In this post, we’ll see how marriage counseling can help with the many issues facing marriages. 


Communication 

One of the biggest marital issues is poor communication. You may believe that because you’re married, you understand each other. Even though there may be some truth to this, many couples have a hard time communicating in reality. Let’s look at a few communication issues. 

  • Not enough communication – This happens when couples drift apart from each other. Perhaps work schedules are different, or intimacy is lacking. What is already a problem becomes worse because neither side is communicating their issues effectively. This lack of communication can apply to long-standing grievances or even just small things like what to have for dinner or where to go for date night, for example. 
  • Miscommunication – This is when partners misinterpret what their significant other is trying to say, and a fight may likely result from it. Miscommunication can happen because of many different reasons – for example, your tone may come across as harsh, even though you don’t mean to. Your partner may react aggressively because they believe you sound harsh; you may get upset because they misunderstood your intentions. A marriage counselor can help by examining your communication objectively and finding ways to improve it. 

Financial Woes 

Another big marital issue is finances. The problem with finances is that no one likes to discuss them, and because of the lack of communication surrounding finances, problems can arise. One person may want to save money, while the other likes to spend money on gifts for their spouse and experiences they can share together. These differences may seem insignificant at first, but when there is a financial crisis such as one partner losing a job or suddenly becoming unable to work, figuring out how to approach the situation is when the trouble happens. A counselor can help fix financial issues by helping both parties work towards a compromise to satisfy each person’s needs and also address the situation appropriately.

Solving any Argument with Diplomacy 

One reason why couples have such a hard time with their relationship is due to arguing. Arguments are natural in a relationship, but the problem is that no one knows how to resolve an argument quickly while appeasing both parties. In the perfect world, one partner would listen to their partner’s reasoning, sincerely think about their points, consider them, and explain why they agree or disagree respectfully. However, it’s much different in reality. We automatically believe that anyone who disagrees with us is opposed to us. We want to have the last word in and be right. 

A counselor can help resolve arguments by being a neutral mediator. They can manage emotions appropriately, and keep the conversation constructive. By helping the couple empathize with each other, acknowledge both points of view, and maintaining a constructive, level-headed approach to working towards compromise, a counselor’s diplomacy can transform the couple’s handling of disagreements in the future.

These are just a few issues that marital counseling can resolve. If you’re interested in fixing your marriage, or just improving your relationship, counseling is a great option for you. By finding the counselor that is right for you, you can repair your marriage and get it back on the right track. 

Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health- related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.

Decentralized Credit Ecosystem and Financial Crisis - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Stewie Zhu, Founder & CEO at Distributed Credit Chain, that is the world’s first banking ecosystem built on a public blockchain joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Stewie Zhu discuss the following:

  1. What is DCC-Distributed Credit Chain?
  2. Do you agree that the current financial industry has defect in itself?
  3. How would you define the notion of blockchain in sort of  that basic technology, which seems like it will become a bigger part of financial system going forward?
  4. What is the development status of DCC?

Distributed Credit Chain (DCC) is the world’s first banking ecosystem built on a public blockchain. DCC’s mission is to develop global financial inclusivity by empowering individuals to own and use their credit with blockchain technology. Further, DCC aims to establish a decentralized banking ecosystem for financial service providers around the world.

Mr. Stewie Zhu is a serial entrepreneur and scholar in the Internet and Fintech industry. Before founding Distributed Credit Chain, Mr. Zhu was CEO of TN Tech, a leading SaaS financial technology company in China, where he led a team to develop internet-based credit systems for over a dozen of trusts with multi-billion USD annual loan facilitation amount.

Mr. Zhu was a Ph.D. candidate in Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science with the research focus on finance and game theory. Mr. Zhu also holds his Master of Science degree in Financial Economics from Oxford University, Master of Science degree in Statistics from Yale University, and Master of Arts degree in Statistics as well as Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from Nanjing University.

Websitehttp://dcc.finance

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/DccOfficial2018
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DccOfficial2018

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Award-Winning Author & Multi-Million Dollar Serial Entrepreneur Gregory Grant - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Award-Winning Author & Multi-Million Dollar Serial Entrepreneur Gregory Grant with Grant Business Solutions joins Enterprise Radio. Mr. Grant is an innovative franchisee in the 28.6 billion-dollar vehicle leasing industry.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Gregory Grant discuss the following:

  1. What inspired you to take your decades of knowledge and expertise to the nonprofit sector?
  2. What led to your decision to partner with the City of Jacksonville to plan, develop, and successfully deploy the second annual Jacksonville Vetrepreneur Summit?
  3. Why did you decide to turn your Forbes.com referenced article “3 Reasons Why You Must Have A Business Plan” into your award-winning breakout book fittingly titled Small Steps For Doing Big Business?

Gregory Grant is currently an innovative franchisee in the 28.6 billion-dollar (2017 Auto Rental News) vehicle leasing industry. His business holdings in this billion-dollar market consist of MG Auto Leasing Inc. and DBA MG Truck Leasing.

As an Avis Rental and Budget Truck agency owner, his direct responsibility is the management of over 2 million dollars of rotating assets for the third largest rental vehicle company in the auto leasing industry, Avis-Budget Group. He secured, negotiated, and managed contracts with Fortune 500 companies such as Haskell Construction, Bank of America, Rayonier, Army Corps of Engineer, and many others due to his strategically executed leadership directives created by his organization.

Grant’s company MG Auto Leasing, the contracted agency owner, contributes over 1.3 million dollars in annual revenue to Avis-Budget Group’s operating P&L. For more on Mr. Grant click here.

Websitewww.gregorygrant.net

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5 Things You Should Know Before Heading to the Hair Salon - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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When you go to the hair salon, you expect to be pampered and to look amazing when you leave. Sometimes, though things do not go as planned. This happens for a number of reasons; maybe the stylist is having a bad day, maybe you were left under the dryer for too long, or maybe there is a scheduling mix up. Whatever the reason, it always makes for a bad day when a salon appointment goes awry. Thankfully, there are a few things that you can do to help ensure you have the best experience possible the next time you head to the salon. Here is a list of five tips to get you ready for your next appointment and to help ensure it is everything you want it to be.

Tip number one, don’t be that woman who goes in and says “do whatever you want” to the stylist. This puts your stylist in a very awkward position and you may end up with a style that you hate. This is not good on you or your stylist, it is simply not possible for another person to know exactly what you want to be done to your hair. Do you prefer your hair long or short? Layers or no? Color, and if yes, what color, what shade of that color? Bangs or no bangs? There are so many ways this could go wrong and it may even put your stylist in a bad mood, fearing that you will not be happy with whatever he or she decides to do. Keep in mind, if you would not choose a strangers life mate for them, do not ask your stylist to do whatever they want to your hair.

This tip should be obvious, don’t be late. It is far better to show up five or even ten minutes early than it is to arrive even a few minutes late. Most salons stay very busy and make appointments for a reason when you show up late, you put them behind for the rest of the day. This means that every customer that stylist has for the rest of that day will be forced to wait longer for their appointment. It also means that the stylist will be late going home, maybe late picking up children. Basically, it is very rude to be late and puts a lot of other peoples day off schedule. This is neither fair nor right. Be early or at the very least, be on time.

Don’t go to the salon with dirty, greasy, tangled hair. If you would not want to touch a strangers hair that appears dirty and tangled, why would your stylist want to? First of all, it is gross and second, it is rude to your stylist. It is always a good idea to keep up your hair hygiene regardless of whether or not you are going to the salon. Wash your hair regularly and keep it combed and detangled as much as possible. We all get in a rush sometimes and do not have the additional time to get a wash in before heading to the salon, but even when that is the case, take a short moment to at least run a comb through your hair. Actually, it is advised to wash your hair the day before your appointment due to some of the processing that has to happen depending on what you are having done. So, don’t worry if you do not get your hair washed right before going, just make sure it has not been a long time.

The fourth tip is very simple, try to avoid Saturday appointments. This is because Saturdays are often one of the busiest days at a salon. Therefore, you will not be afforded as much time and attention from your stylist as you would on other days. The schedule is generally so packed that stylists are often on autopilot trying to get through as many patrons as possible in a short amount of time. Not only is this difficult for the stylist, but also for you. This means that the stylist is most likely frazzled and that could potentially be disastrous for you and your hair. It also means that you may not receive the pampering that you are used to. This is also the day students will be in during school dance season; not the best day for regulars to have an appointment.

This final tip is to help you understand everything that is being done to your hair during your appointment. Know the hair salon lingo. There are certain words and phrases associated with certain styles, certain techniques, and particular color patterns. If you know all of the lingoes, you will know if something is being done that is not what you asked for and you can stop it before it becomes an issue. Here is a list of some of the most common phrases and their meanings.

  • Dusting – This refers to someone who only wants the ends of their hair trimmed and the overall length and style to remain the same.
  • Base Color – This is the main color that is being applied to your hair, the color that will be on all of your hair and will show anywhere that does not have streaks.
  • Blunt Cut – This is a term used for when a stylist cuts across the ends of your hair horizontally, leaving a perfectly straight line.
  • Wispy – This term refers to the texture that the stylist is trying to create in your hair. It often involves the ends of your hair pointing in different directions instead of falling straight.
  • Fring – This is another word for bangs. Specifically bangs that actually lay on top of the forehead rather than off to the side.

These are just a few tips to help make your salon experience as amazing as it should be. If you are in doubt about anything regarding the way you want your haircut, the style you want, or what color would look best on you, don’t hesitate to ask your stylist. As a general rule, your stylist will be more than happy to explain something or help you choose something great. If you happen to live in or near the Montreal area, be sure to check out Montreal Afro Hair Salon.

A 14 year old 8th grader making a difference in San Diego - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Kenan Pala, a 14 year old 8th grader from San Diego who started a non-profit Kids4Community when he was just 11 years old for programs to fund programs for homeless, education joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kenan Pala discuss the following:

  1. Can you tell the audience about your journey to starting Kids4Community?
  2. What sparked your enthusiasm for Enterprenuership at such a young age?
  3. You are also a tri-athlete, can you tell us a little bit how can squeeze training in with all the other stuff you’ve got going on!
  4. What’s your advice to your peers as it pertains to balance and fitting everything in you want to accomplish?
  5. Where can we find out more information about your charity?

Kenan Pala, a 14 year old 8th grader from San Diego who started a non-profit Kids4Community when he was just 11 years old for programs to fund programs for homeless, education and more has just hit the $500,000 mark in just two years and he’s quickly becoming a national story. In Fact, the Major of San Diego proclaimed January 23rd as Kenan Pala Day!

Websitehttps://kids4.org

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Amazon FBA Review Courses: What You Need to Know - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Unfortunately, college is not in the cards for everyone. Although, many jobs require applicants to have some sort of degree or certification. Other times it is simply necessary to undergo additional training so as to fully understand how to perform a given job. Whatever the reason, more and more people are searching for ways to get the training they need without having to send out an enormous amount of money in the process. Sadly, there are not many ways to accomplish this. Cue Amazon to the rescue. Amazon offers free digital courses in architecture, development, operations, and cloud practitioner. Here, you will find all of the information that you will need to determine if an Amazon course is right for you and how to get started if it is.

The term “Cloud Practitioner” is a not a terribly common one, at least not in many circles. It is, however, becoming more prevalent. What exactly is it though? Almost everyone has heard of “the cloud”, right? That space where we digitally store information, documents, photographs, and any other IT (Internet Technology) resources, that is referred to as “the cloud”. With that being said, cloud practitioner is a term that is currently being used to describe an individual who is seeking to understand more about the AWS Cloud. AWS stands for Amazon Web Services and the AWS Cloud is where all manner of IT resources and programs are stored. If this is the first time you have heard this term, it may seem a bit daunting to understand all of the in’s and out’s of what all you can accomplish with the AWS Cloud by becoming a cloud practitioner, but it is not all that difficult once you truly dive into it with an Amazon course. If, on the other hand, you are already well acquainted with the term and are ready to learn more about becoming a cloud practitioner, you may want to skip ahead to the portion about getting started with an Amazon course.

Next, let’s talk about which job positions and industries would benefit the most from partaking of an Amazon course. There are many careers that work with the AWS Cloud; among them are financial professionals, any aspect of the technical department, sales departments, purchasing departments, and managers are only a handful of the professions and business departments that would benefit from engaging with Amazon’s cloud practitioner course. In this era of technological advancements, every business has to be able to engage with the internet and utilize at least some of its many capabilities. Of course, the larger the business, the more departments and professional personnel it will have at its disposal. Therefore, it is very likely that these individuals already have the necessary training; however, small businesses and individuals looking to get started in one of the aforementioned career areas will need to have access to information that will get them started on this cloud practitioner path. If any of this sounds like you, the next section is your next step to pursuing your dreams. Consider also, that there are several other course options besides cloud practitioner. Amazon also offers courses in architecture, development, and operations. These courses can benefit a great many individuals with achieving their career dreams.

Now it is time to discuss how to get started with one of Amazon’s courses. The first step is, of course, to choose which course would be the most beneficial to you and which one you are the most interested. There are over one hundred and fifty different courses to choose from so to accurately make a decision you will need to go to the Amazon Course website and browse all of the available courses. Next, you will need to set up an account on the site. All of the digital courses are self-paced which means that you go through the lessons on your time and at your pace. Therefore, you will not have to worry about having the time to complete your work and finish the class. Each class does have a certification that you can earn, that is something that most free courses do not offer, this is one of the biggest aspects that set these courses apart from others. After you have chosen a course and set up an account, it is time to sign up for your chosen course.

There are courses of every imaginable length, you will find courses that only take five minutes and courses that take weeks. There truly is a course for every need. Because of this, it is entirely possible to take multiple courses in a single day, depending on your schedule. There are also classroom courses available. These can be taken live or virtually, whichever works best for your schedule and location. All you have to do to find a class near your location is head over to the Amazon Courses website, click on the bottom near the bottom of the page that says “classroom experience”. Scroll through and find a class that you are interested in, underneath the description of the class there will be an area that says “find a class near you”, click that. From there you will be able to locate where the closest location to you with that particular class is. From that screen, you will be able to sign up for that course.

Hopefully, you now have all of the information that you will need to find an Amazon course that will benefit you and how to get started with the sign-up process. Whatever class you decide on, you will have a seamless experience with Amazon Course. There is always the small possibility that you will not find a course that appeals to you, but the chance is very small. It is also always a possibility that you have a bad experience, but again the chance is small. If you are in need of training to attain your career goals, Amazon Courses is a great place to begin. If you decide to take more course at a college or university later, you will already have some credentials under your belt. If all you need is a quick course to get you on track, you can accomplish that without having to worry about affording it. Overall, Amazon Courses are a fantastic asset that can benefit a great many people.


An Entrepreneurs’ Guide to Affording Tuition Fees - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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As a business owner, you could be having so many things that are worrying you. The strange thing is that some of these worries are not about the future of the economy or your customers. The worry could be about how you will pay tuition fees for your child. Remember tuition is a very important expenditure that you cannot overlook. Maybe you had invested some money about 15 years ago with an intention of using for your kid’s tuition buy the value has significantly reduced because of the great depression. 

With all these challenges, how can an entrepreneur pay for his or her kid’s tuition fees. Affording these funds is becoming harder because college fees is increasingly getting expensive. The growth of college fees is tending to be higher than insurance premiums. As a parent, you have an obligation to give your children the best education ever. Here is an entrepreneurs’ guide to affording tuition fees. 

Minimize Your Personal Share

As said earlier, you children should always attend tuition if you want the best for them. The challenge is that you may not have enough money to meet some of these expenses depending on the performance of your business. Remember you are developing these students into Chief Finance Officer’s of their personal life in future. Therefore, they can use your strategies to plan for their own life. You need to plan wisely and save the most you can because you will not get any financial aid or scholarships for retirement. As an entrepreneur, you can bring what you are supposed to pay on the lower side through a series of step. This kind of strategic reasoning is what differentiates a business owner from employed people. You need to take advantage of your role in the society to minimize your contribution towards tuition. It is the best way to preserve the assets that you have for the future. Its an excellent thing to pay the tuition fees without having to sacrifice your retirement. 

Identify Whether the College Gives Financial Aid and Fill The Form Well 

The first thing is to identify whether the college will give you financial aid that you will not have to pay back. The entrepreneur will be expected to fill a form that is used to calculate his personal contribution. This forms normally puts your adjusted gross income and financial assets into consideration. Like the case of planning for your taxes, there are some legal provisions of reducing these two elements. Therefore, you can reduce these figures in such a way that your kids will qualify for the largest financial aid. This can also help you to benefit from JC economics tuition in Singapore.  However, make sure you do this within the constrains of the law so that you don’t find yourself on the wrong side of the law. 

The first approach in controlling your income is to pull as many expenses as is legally acceptable to this year. You also need to push as much income as you can to next year as long as it is legally acceptable. You will have a higher chance to qualify for financial aid when you reduce your financial income. Here are the other tips that can still help you.  

Do not overvalue your enterprise: Include the value and not sale price of your enterprise. Do not allow your ego to take over at this point. Use the book value because what your form wants is the net worth of your business and not so much details. 

Contribute towards a retirement plan: These are not calculated as assets and will reduce their value. 

Purchase life insurance: This will also shield you from the calculations. 

Employ your kids and spouse: You will benefit from the employment expense allowance and the calculations allows deductions for this. Your spouse will also be able to contribute to the tax-deductible retirement plan and this will shelter your assets from the calculation.

Conclusion: With all these tips, you have all it takes to reduce the amount you pay towards your kid’s tuition. Take advantage of them and you will be smiling all the way. To find out best Econs tuition in Singapore, contact us today.

Innovative ways to promote your business - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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As an entrepreneur and business owner, you should always be searching for new and exciting ways to promote your business. Instead of following the crowd, it is essential that you challenge yourself to do more. Failing to adopt this approach will make it impossible for you to gain an edge over your industry peers. You will also find it hard to build momentum, as a generic marketing strategy is likely to fall flat. If you are determined to get it right the first time, you will need to take on board the following five suggestions. They will help you to find an innovative approach that works for the promotion of your business. 

Set up social media accounts

If you don’t already have social media accounts set up for your business, now is the time to make a change. This is the best chance you have of standing up to your competitors and dominating your area of the industry. Why allow your client’s eyes to wander, when you can keep them firmly fixed on your brand? Setting up the necessary accounts is the first step towards securing customer loyalty. However, you will also need to hire a social media manager to ensure all of your content is up to scratch. 

Start your own YouTube channel

In addition to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, you should also get your business on YouTube. Video marketing is becoming increasingly popular, and YouTube is the ideal site for trying this strategy out. Your channel could include interactive tours of your company premises, interviews with your staff members, and behind the scenes glimpses at your production line. It could also feature genuine reviews from your clients, along with impressive footage of your products in use. If you decide to push forward with this plan, remember to experiment with this intro maker resource. This is a great way for you to ensure your channel stands out for all the right reasons. 

Make the most of your company vehicles

If your company has its own fleet of vehicles, you should seriously consider placing advertisements on the side of your rides. It is an extremely cost-effective way for you to get the word out about your incredible products and services. Even if you only have a couple of company cars, you could still generate a lot of interest by transforming them into three-dimensional advertisements. 

Sponsor a high profile event

Another excellent suggestion is to sponsor a high profile event. This is a brilliant opportunity for you to promote your business, without having to give up too much of your time or money. You can simply reach out to a big event and offer them your support. From the refreshments to the seating arrangements, there is sure to be something that you can help with. Depending on the event, you could also consider offering your products and services as prizes or gift bags. Not only will this generosity improve the reputation of your business, but it could also help you to draw in a wave of new customers. 

Try out mobile advertising  

Last but not least, you should try out mobile advertising. This is a quick and easy way for you to get in touch with your customers. It is also an excellent opportunity for you to build up a detailed and accurate list of client information. With one simple text, you could hook your audience in with the promise of a sale, a new offer, or an exciting competition. 

Reputation Management for Dental and Medical Practices - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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In today’s world, many dental and medical practice owners are realizing that effective online marketing can facilitate business growth. If you’ve recently drawn this conclusion yet have little to no knowledge of the ecommerce world, don’t worry. Instead, start implementing some or all of the following strategies to ensure that you can start attracting clients in the digital sphere:

1. Utilize Online Reputation Management (ORM) Strategies. 

One of the best ways to start attracting new clients in the online world is through the implementation of ORM strategies. These strategies will ensure that you can maintain a cutting edge, positive image in the online world. Taking this step is important because internet realities such as a plethora of negative reviews can scare prospects away before they take the time to learn more about your practice and give you a try. Digital marketers will oftentimes employ skilled ORM professionals who know how to implement a wide range of strategies to ensure that your online image is positive. If you don’t know where to start, check the reputation management page here on Solution21 website, one of the medical marketing agencies with dedicated ORM solutions in California, NYC, and other locations in the US and Canada.

2. Implement Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Techniques. 

Another strategy you can implement to begin excelling in the ecommerce sector is implementing search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. These strategies are important because they will help you attain competitive placement on Yahoo, Bing, and Google). Note that there are a wide range of SEO techniques that can be deployed to help you realize this objective. One of them is keyword analysis. Keyword analysis is an SEO strategy that works by enabling a business owner or marketing professional to do research work and determine which terms and phrases individuals are using when they search for specific products and services. If you or a digital team discovers that people are using phrases like “Find Dental Surgeon Washington DC” to search for a practice, you would then systematically insert this type of phrase into your blog posts, web articles, and other online marketing material.

Note that keyword analysis is not the only SEO tool that can be used to improve your ranking in the SERPs. Some of the other options include target market research, inbound linking, and outbound linking. Note that using these tools is immensely important because earning page one ranking in the SERPs means that people are more likely to see your website link and click on it to learn more about the products and services you offer. Once this happens, your level of traffic will increase and you’ll become more effective in acquiring new patients. 

3. Content, Content, Content.

Another strategy you should implement to help you acquire new patients online is consistently producing incredible content. This technique is powerful because your content functions as a medium through which your audience learns more about your dental or medical practice. As such, you want your brand’s content to be as interesting, innovative, and/or information-rich as possible. Luckily, there are now a wide range of tools, strategies, and resources you can utilize for content optimization purposes. You can also hire a team of skilled content marketers to put together blog posts, web articles, and videos on your behalf. 

4. Connect With Prospects Via Social Media. 

One of the best ways to acquire new patients in the online realm is by ensuring that you’re communicating with them effectively. Effective communication is important because it builds relationships. This in turn generates trust so that the prospect will begin to believe in the legitimacy of your brand. Note that most people would still do business with someone they feel they can trust as opposed to a stranger whose company’s ethics are unknown, questionable, or ambiguous.

In recognizing the importance of optimizing communication with your prospects, be sure to consider using an online marketing strategy such as social media advertising to connect with them. This strategy is particularly powerful because you can send and receive messages from people instantly. Some of the social channels you should consider using to communicate the value of your dental and medical brand include Twitter and Facebook. Another social media optimization (SMO) strategy you might want to consider using is the Twitter poll. These polls enable you to ask questions about your dental or medical brand and receive answers directly from your prospects. In addition to putting the communication process in full effect, this strategy can help you make more knowledge-based decisions regarding things like your hours of operations and the services you offer. Note that a company like Practice Builders can carefully analyze and optimize your SMO practices to ensure that you’re attaining optimal results. 

Conclusion: 

If you’re ready to grow your dental and medical practice, know that the implementation of proven online marketing strategies can help you realize your business goal. Four strategies that can optimize your ability to recruit and retain patients online include utilizing ORM strategies, implementing search engine optimization techniques, producing exceptional content, and connecting with prospects via social media. Start using these techniques soon so you can make your dental or medical brand more visible and appealing in the online world.

U.S. Money Reserve’s Coy Wells Talks Silver and Why Banks are Buying It Up - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Coy Wells, the Senior Sales Manager with U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation’s largest distributors of precious metals joins Enterprise Radio to talk with us about a precious metal not-to-be-forgotten: silver!

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Coy Wells discuss the following:

  1. Why is silver/precious metals important to one’s portfolio?
  2. How does silver correlate to other assets that people typically own?
  3. How much silver should one own in their portfolio?
  4. Where do you see silver going in the future and why?
  5. How come financial advisors and financial institutions are not telling their clients the same thing?
  6. Why are banks buying up so much silver right now?
  7. How does one go about adding silver into their portfolio?

“There is no substitute for hard work and tenacity.”

In his ten years with U.S. Money Reserve, Coy Wells has risen to the challenge and successfully established and grown a dedicated, knowledgeable sales team. He consistently maintains that growth today, expanding U.S. Money Reserve’s customer base, even in a volatile market.

Previously with Whole Foods, Wells spent ten years faced with many similar challenges, only the products were different. Wells consistently overproduced and over-delivered and was recognized for his accomplishments. Whole Foods and U.S. Money Reserve both saw significant growth with Wells at the helm of the sales teams. Growth which provides opportunity and challenges in management.

Coy Wells grew up with a rural upbringing that instilled in him a strong work ethic, responsibility, and the value of tangible assets.

“Spending 25 years in farm and ranch work you develop a strong work ethic,” Wells says. “You learn problem solving and how to look for solutions rather than concentrating on problems. Without these traits you will fail. My love for the land has translated into my passion for Gold and precious metals. Both are tangible assets. The challenges of agriculture are the same as the challenges in business. The rewards are similar. Gold and Land are totally different from paper or digital assets. They’re both real. That’s why I respect Gold as wealth protection and security for my clients.”

Website: www.usmoneyreserve.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UsMoneyReserveInc
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/USMoneyReserve

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How to expand to a second market to grow your eCommerce store - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

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Pierre Larose, Founder of CalçaThai.com and PantalonesThai.com, which sell handmade Thai pants in South America joins eCommerce Radio to discuss how to expand to a second market to grow your eCommerce store.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Pierre Larose discuss the following:

  1. What do you sell and where do you sell currently?
  2. So Brazil was your first market in South America? When did you launch Mexico and what were the challenges?
  3. What in particular would you advise other store owners to focus on when launching their second market?
  4. How do you physically manage multiple markets, you can’t be in both places at the same time?
  5. How to decide when it is right to expand internationally?

CalçaThai.com is an online store launched in 2015 which is the first online store to sell Thai apparel in Brazil. Initially focusing on pants the company has expanded to bags, shirts and kimonos all of which are vegan friendly. In 2017 the Mexican market was launched through the sister site PantalonesThai.com

All products are handmade in Thailand. The use of local artisans and inhouse shipping allows for close control of product quality as well as social and environmental impact.

WebsitesCalcaThai.com | PantalonesThai.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: Facebook.com/calcathai
Instagram: Instagram.com/calcathai
Facebook: Facebook.com/pantalonesthai
Instagram: Instagram.com/pantalonesthai

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