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How to Get Everything You Want in Business and in Life by Having B.A.L.L.S. 

Here's how you can step out of your comfort zone & find your BALLS. so you can get everything you want

B = Belief

You must have unshakeable belief in yourself and the World around you. It starts with a vision, and you have to believe that you wouldn't have this vision if you didn't already have everything you need to make it a reality.

A = Authenticity

You must be willing to authentically express yourself, even if it makes people uncomfortable. Be big. Be the Rock Star. Do not make yourself small in order to make others like you or to fit in. When you allow yourself to shine in your fabulousness, it will spill over onto those around you and lift them up.

Read The Rest of This Article | Comments | Success Attitude

Homer Simpson Warning

There's nothing quite like the world's most famous slob to remind you to stay disciplined in keeping your diet! The Homer Simpson Talking Fridge Guard will recite phrases every time you open the door. Aside from giving guests a good laugh, this gadget will shame you when trying to reach for that soda or cheesecake.

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Got Space?

UK-based Spareground is a marketplace for just about any kind of unused space. Consumers with space to share simply create a listing with its description, location and price. Those seeking space search by category or keyword and then contact the owner directly to arrange the terms.

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Sleepypod

The Sleepypod is a new pet carrier that creates a more enjoyable and safe experience for your pet when on the road. A great alternative to the pet-in-your-purse method, it also doubles as a bed by removing the top. The Sleepypod is built to withstand a 24 mph impact while strapped in with a seatbelt.

Read More | Comments |  Pets

Not Facebook but Face Watch!

The UNI watch has a customizable digital face. You can choose fonts, colors, backgrounds and hand designs with just a few clicks in the included software. It’s made of that weird soft touch plastic. Something about that texture will keep you petting it over and over.

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New Website to Help Save Money at the Grocery Store

You likely know you can comparison shop stores and brands online to find your best buy. Now for the first time, you will soon be able to compare deals when it comes to grocery stores. A new company, Grocio.com, will take your individual shopping list and show you where to get the best deal.

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Nano Tattoo That Monitors Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetics monitoring their glucose levels may soon put the days of painful finger-sticks behind them. Heather Clark, a scientist at Draper Laboratories, has developed a nano ink particle that constantly samples glucose levels in the skin. Injected subcutaneously, the ink changes color in response to glucose.

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Self Service Bars

Designed by renowned Dutch design firm Concrete, Minibar offers consumers a new experience—one that's sure to be welcomed by those who are fed up with waiting in line or aren't willing (or able) to shell out for pricey bottle service. We wouldn't be surprised to see similar concepts popping up worldwide.

Read More | Comments |  Food & Beverage

Pros and Cons of Franchising

There are advantages and challenges to nearly every business model. The key is to understand what they are and the impact they?ll have on your business ahead of time so you know what to look out for. The idea here is not to scare you away from franchising. 

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10 Ways to Stop Attracting New Clients & Kill Your Small Business in a Recession

Here’s a sneak peak of some of the top 10 sure-fire ways to kill your small business: Stop marketing and pretend everybody knows who you are and what you have to sell; or to keep telling yourself that your customers would never abandon you; or to think it costs too much. Read on to find out more!

Read More | Comments | Sales & Marketing | Article by David Gruttadaurio

Less Work, More Leads
 
Here's five best practices that make for successful lead generation programs - elements we've found at LeadArchitects: five critical steps central to building solid pipelines of new business opportunities for the organizations we represent. Establish a clear, well differentiated message for your "brand".

Read More | Comments | Sales & Marketing | Article by Mark Sneider

Being Present To Your Inner Brilliance

In the last week I have had three inspirational ideas to grow my business. All three of these ideas that have been popping around in my mind for a little while and last week, I began thinking more seriously about taking action to develop these ideas into new services.

Read More | Comments | Work Life | Article by Lorraine Cohen

10 Essential Tips For Selling A Business

There are plenty of factors to consider but if you decide to sell your business, you should do your research before marketing your business for sale.There are several tips that could help you when selling your business, and ten of them are outlined below. This information is essential so make sure that you adhere to it.

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Owner's Checklist for Starting a New Business

The attached file contains a checklist for all the steps you should take before you start a new business. It's a "to do" list for starting a new business in much the same way that a grocery list is a "to do" for grocery shopping. It contains a general, high-level listing of the tasks you need to do in starting your new business.

Read More | Comments | Starting Up | By WBSOnline

How to Evaluate Your Business During a Recession

Projections for the rest of 2009 are not good. Job shops aren't getting orders and they're failing to hit their production run projections. Schedules are being pushed off a couple of months. So, how should you spend the rest of the year if you want to remain profitable?

Read More | Comments | Operations  | Article by Tony Massaro

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