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Entrepreneurs – A New Phenomenon

Posted by Ken Longbridge | Posted in Articles | Posted on 06-12-2009

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Ideas have been crated and trashed by entrepreneurs since the introduction of the internet and utilizing its accessibility as a tool for marketing. So just imagine how many are those ideas already and others are still floating in this new phenomenon called the World Wide Web.

Although it is true that an idea’s longevity can be measured of this new phenomenon’s usefulness to the clientele, other factor that should be considered is an idea’s resistance to change. When we say, resistance to this new phenomenon it means, that the products is flexible enough to suite and match a variety of changes over a period of time.

To set my point clearly, roughly 20 years ago the fad of whitening soaps, age defying creams and other beauty products are now wiped out by the more scientific and enhanced option of plastic surgery. But, the central themes with these trends lie in the fact that these merchandise are all for the sake of beauty.

The following checklist will help internet entrepreneurs assess and therefore gain valuable insights on how to improve outdated internet schemes and merchandise and at the same time prevent the untimely drop of your newly introduced internet product in the market.

What It Means To Be An Entrepreneur

Posted by Ken Longbridge | Posted in Articles | Posted on 04-12-2009

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The First Roadblock To Successful Entrepreneurs

The most common thing successful entrepreneurs face is complacency. You must always be ready to take action on that next big project that may well be the gold mine you always thought it would be.

Making large sums of cash is easy when you realize there is but one thing needed. That is consistency. If you are not consistent you will fail as an aspiring entrepreneur! Always moving ahead with the projects keeps the cash flow positive. This enables you to develop multiple streams of cash over a long period of time.

The Second Roadblock For The Successful Entrepreneur

Do constant diligence. 

Seek out news ways to supplement a stale cash flow situation. Only by trying new and out of the box ideas will you be able to get ahead financially.

In doing diligence make sure to use all the resources you can such as forums and online tutorials. 

One of my favorite sources of information is entrepreneur.com. There are many others such as youngentrepreneur.com and wham.com or work at home moms. 

Want to be Your Own Boss? The Not-For-Profit TiE Network of Entrepreneurs is Offering Real Help and High Value Resources

Posted by Ken Longbridge | Posted in Articles | Posted on 02-12-2009

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April 15, 2009SANTA CLARA, CA – TiE Silicon Valley will host TiEcon 2009, the world’s largest conference for entrepreneurs, May 15-16, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Position2 has been selected as the agency to help drive the strategy and execution of search and social media marketing campaigns to maximize the online visibility of TiEcon 2009. Position2 aims to let the world know about TiEcon 2009’s ultimate stimulus package—an audience comprising every imaginable resource to fuel bold entrepreneurial dreams. Position 2 will leverage its expertise in PPC (Pay-Per-Click) advertising, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and SMM (Social Media Marketing)—the very same marketing techniques that are crucial to start-up companies—to publicize what’s in store at TiEcon 2009. “The hallmark of successful start-ups has always been clever, bootstrapped marketing,” said Niraj Swarup, Marketing Chair for TiEcon 2009.  “Today, entrepreneurs must deploy sophisticated search and social media marketing to realize their dreams and make their ventures successful.”  ”The whole world is spending more time online for a plethora of reasons, and the phenomenon of social networking is blurring personal and professional lines” said Rajiv Parikh, CEO, Position2, Inc.  To announce themselves, establish their brand, and attract potential employees, partners, funding and customers, start-ups have to execute a thoughtfully crafted strategy for the online world that goes well beyond a great web-site.Rajiv Parikh elaborated on his agency’s goals for TiEcon: “I’m very excited that a sophisticated, tech-savvy group such as TiEcon 2009 has chosen Position2 to help drive its online presence and visibility. We are a fast-growing start-up ourselves, and so we’re passionate about TiEcon 2009’s mission. Our goal is to make sure clients like TiEcon can be found by entrepreneurs and investors—whether it is through a Google search or on a social network like LinkedIn.” “And we’re working behind the scenes to optimize the TiEcon 2009 web-site for search engines (SEO) and also looking at PPC paid search advertising campaigns.” Position2 is contributing to the efforts of TiEcon’s dedicated volunteer group which is passionately leveraging its personal and professional networks to maximize the social media presence for TiEcon 2009.TiEcon 2009 is the 16th annual conference of the TiE entrepreneurship group. In addition to structured networking sessions and access to some of the world’s leading venture capitalists, conference attendees will hear from inspiring business leaders including Brad Smith, CEO, Intuit, Reid Hoffman, Founder, Chairman and CEO, LinkedIn, Hans Morris, President, Visa Inc, and Vivek Ranadive, CEO, TIBCO.TiEcon 2009 offers five conference tracks each targeting a key tech domain: Internet Infrastructure, Consumer Web, Cleantech, Wireless, and Software. Each track will have focused panels, CEO presentations, and networking lunches. Several business boot camps will expose functional specialists to the broader business essentials for launching a successful entrepreneurial venture. Three new initiatives will be featured as part of TiEcon 2009’s goal of nurturing entrepreneurship as the ultimate stimulus package:1.  PowerConnect: Networking focused on each of the 5 conference tracks for entrepreneurs to engage with industry experts, venture capitalists, consultants, and peers within a vertical.2.     TiE50: to showcase 50 of the most promising start-ups spanning the five conference tracks.3.  Business Boot Camp: 6 working sessions led by veteran entrepreneurs covering topics such as raising funds, cost-effective visibility through guerrilla PR and social media marketing, building teams, addressing legal issues, and driving sales.Register for TiEcon 2009 today by visiting TiEcon.org or calling 408-567-0700. Follow TiEcon 2009 on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TiEcon , on LinkedIn at http://tinyurl.com/TiEconlinkedin, and on Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/TiEconfacebook. About TiETiE is a global, not-for-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs across its international network sponsored by top venture capital firms and Fortune 500 corporations.TiE is spread across 53 chapters in 12 countries comprising of 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiEcon.orgAbout Position2, Inc.Position2, Inc. With over 75 advertising, marketing, creative and technology personnel, Position2 focuses on ‘surround and intent’ based marketing with search and social media messaging and information highly relevant to the specific stage of a target’s decision-cycle and stated or tacit intent.Position2 is pioneering a new type of knowledge process outsourcing and is among the first to focus on off-shore marketing services. The company is well on its way with in-house developed technology, processes and client delivery mechanisms from an operational center in Bangalore and a Silicon Valley office to service U.S. and global clients. Funded by Accel, Position2 has quickly acquired clients that range from Fortune 500 companies to VC funded, high growth Silicon Valley start-ups. After a seed stage investment the company is experiencing 100%, cash flow positive, year-over-year growth.position2.com

Chic Entrepreneur

Posted by Ken Longbridge | Posted in Articles | Posted on 30-11-2009

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Any woman can be an entrepreneur. After working with startup businesses for years, I know this. However, if you want to be a Chic Entrepreneur you have to combine style with industriousness. Chic Entrepreneur’s are a rare and powerful commodity. They tend to be in the 10% of startup businesses that actually succeed. Why you ask? That’s because a Chic Entrepreneur knows what she’s doing and she acts like it.

You can be a Chic Entrepreneur, too. You can even start in your spare time. Everyone has to start somewhere, right? If you want to be a Chic Entrepreneur, you need to have a business idea and you have to make sure that it is realistic and unique. Business is all about providing unique value to the market and making sure that your business idea is unique requires research and creativity. Chic Entrepreneurs dare to be different. Get information about starting a business at http://www.worldsbestentrepreneur.info

At worldsbestentrepreneur.info your are on way to becoming a successful Chic Entrepreneur. It’s a lifetime pursuit and oftentimes not easy, but take it from me, it’s worth the hard work. For more information about how you can become a Chic Entrepreneur, visit www.worldsbestentrepreneur.info.

Traits of a Work at Home Online Entrepreneur

Posted by Ken Longbridge | Posted in Articles | Posted on 28-11-2009

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By © Arthur, The Online Biz Home

Passion, Passion, Passion, every motivational instructor and books will tell you that you can only excel in whatever you do ONLY if you have the passion within you. This is a MUST have fundamental requirement for every Entrepreneur.

– When you make the decision to start an online business, make sure you create a burning passion for it.

An Entrepreneur MUST have a strong believe in himself and in the things he does. He must not be easily swayed by the opinions and comments of others. As long as your conscience is clear and believe that it can be done, you need not seek the approval and nasty comments of others. Your ability to make independent decision will be your MOST valuable asset.

– Many people may tell you that online business doesn’t work, there are scams all around. Of course, any business have it failures and success, same goes for online business. If you believe online business is for you, go all the way to learn more about it and find ways to do it. Your mind is your only limitation. If the Wright brothers did not believe that one day humans can fly in the sky like the birds, then Aeroplanes will not exists today.

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