3 Minute Learning: July 05, 2009

Friday, July 10, 2009

July 09 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Click here to go to the 3 Minute Learning home page.
While you are visiting the 3 Minute Learning, check out the new 3ML Store where you will find business and leadership books along with electronics and entertainment. Also on the home page, view all the new entertainment videos; news, sports and business videos; and special feature articles. This content is refreshed on a daily basis.

Video Conferencing: Choosing a Camera
Dan Richmond

While webcams are most frequently used by online conference participants, it is also possible to get the work done with a digital video camera. Which webcam or digital video camera you opt for depends on your needs. Here are some points to consider when making your selection.

Web Conference Calls
Amit Laufer

Comparing to the savings on travel, time and energy, the cost of web conference calls is dirt cheap. There are many conferencing solution providers and it's difficult to distinguish between them. These service providers take care of all the technical stuff. The users left to deal with simple codes like: “* and then 2” to get connected.

Keyword Marketing
Amrit Hallan

Keyword marketing is one of the most important aspects of your overall online promotion efforts. If your business primarily depends on search results on different search engines, then the manner that you conduct your keyword marketing can make or break your business. It basically means ranking high on the search engines for the chosen keywords and key phrases.

RSS Directories
Sohel Katir

RSS directories are popular today. RSS is widely used by news sites to allow others to syndicate their news stories. Now, many other websites are using RSS. It is being used to flag new forum headlines, auction listings and sales listings. The meaning of RSS is actually not clear. RSS may stand for Really Simple Syndication.

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Thursday, July 09, 2009

July 09 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES for MARKETING

Online Marketing Tactics Sure To Increase Your Website Traffic
Dustin Cohen

Even if your traffic is relatively good, there is still a chance that you want it to be better than it is. That is why you may be looking for new ways to market your website to the general public. These steps are often referred to as online marketing tactics. If properly executed, online marketing tactics are a great way to generate "buzz," about your online website thus likely increasing the amount of traffic that it sees.

Interactive Social Network Sites
Frasier Smith

In 2006, Google spent around $1.6 billion to acquire YouTube. Google bought it for two reasons: first, the massive YouTube subscriber base and second, YouTube is a new breed of interactive site that Google believes is the future of the Internet. Google spent more money researching this than you and I will ever have in our banks so you need to pay attention to this fledgling trend before it transforms into a cash-yielding craze.

Viral Marketing 101
Rudolf Freidlander

Creativity; this is one asset a site must possess to lead the race for Internet based businesses. With so much competition and rivalries going on, every method of marketing must be employed and utilized. It doesn't matter if you have a killer product or a fantastic website, if people don't know you exist, it doesn't matter. Worse, your business could just get killed and wipe out your investment.

Web Site Promotion Ideas for Home Businesses
Vincent Murphy

If you have started your quest for a successful home business, then you have already figured out that your venture needs a website to maintain your relationship with your customers. Once you have your website running, then you'll need some website promotion ideas so people know about your website. After all, no one will visit your website if they don't know it exists in the first place.

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

July 09 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES for BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

Below you will find summaries from the unique 3ML Briefcase. Over the first 2 weeks of every month, summaries for all 32 articles appearing in the current month’s online magazine are presented. Articles rotate every day with 4 new articles appearing in the respective subject areas (leadership, business and management, marketing and productivity). Click here to go to the 3 Minute Learning home page.
While you are visiting the 3 Minute Learning, check out the new 3ML Store where you will find business and leadership books along with electronics and entertainment. Also on the home page, view all the new entertainment videos; news, sports and business videos; and special feature articles. This content is refreshed on a daily basis.

Doing the Wikipedia 4-Step
Scott Lindsay

According to Wikipedia, an entrepreneur is a person who undertakes and operates a new enterprise or venture and assumes some accountability for the inherent risks. In the context of the creation of for-profit enterprises, entrepreneur is often synonymous with founder. Let's see if we can break this definition down into bite sized chunks.

Insurance Basics for Small Businesses
Your Money & You

Not having insurance is risky business. It's an expense that many business owners deem unnecessary but adequate insurance coverage in times of loss is invaluable. As a small business owner, only you can decide what type of insurance coverage is best for your business. Take stock of the physical and personal property that is essential and protect your assets with a policy that matches your business's needs.

The Power of a Free Offer
Mark Walters

Have you ever stopped to read a sales letter or watch a commercial because it promised something free? Even though the marketing world is full of useless and redundant free offers, people still hope. That aspect of the human condition can be used to build wealth on the Internet.

Salesmanship and Empathy
Jeff Blackwell

One of the simplest ways to increase your productivity as a salesperson is to tune into your buyer's point of view. When you are in tune with your buyer, you have empathy. This means that you can identify and understand their situation, feelings and motives.

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Tuesday, July 07, 2009

July 09 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

10 Ways to Change Your Life by Changing Your Memes
Kris Knopp and Bea Fields

Memes; funny word, big concept. Memes are essentially the building blocks for how we move through life. From "Where's the beef" to "Nice guys finish last", they are made up of ideas, behaviors, styles or usages that spread from person to person within a culture. They form the boundaries and limits we use to operate in the world. Through awareness and conscious choice, our memes can support and energize us to reach our goals and create a new reality--one of our own choosing.

Action Vs Apathy: Just Get Moving!
Wendy Betterini

How many times have you felt truly defeated by the circumstances in your life? You know, the "I don't know why I bother to keep trying, I'm going back to bed and staying there" feeling. It happens to everyone: housewives, corporate executives, rock stars, actors, world leaders. Each and every one of us has had a day when we felt that we just weren't able to cope with our daily lives.

The Golden Rules of Motivation
Jason De Boer

Why is motivation important? Whether you are trying to achieve something yourself or lead others towards an achievement, the ability to be self-motivated or to motivate is crucial. When we meet people who are regarded as successful or high achievers, it is tempting to assume that they are innately self-driven or are natural leaders with high levels of motivational ability. This may well be the case but it is just as likely that they have learned and used some effective techniques for either motivating themselves or to motivate others.

How Generation “R” Got It Right!
Kent Jacobson

Who is generation “R”? They are our retired mothers, fathers and even our grandparents who were born in the 20's and 30's. Why am I writing about this generation of people? Because I think there are 5 basic principles that were utilized by this generation to set themselves up for a very comfortable retirement and lifestyle in their senior years.

Monday, July 06, 2009

July 09 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

Computer Virus and Worms Explained
Jordi Shoman

Is your computer sluggish? It won't open programs and you can't get into anything? Well, you may have a sick computer. Just as people get ill from viruses, so do computers. When this happens, you need to have a computer technician look at the computer to get rid of the virus. If you know something about computers, you might be able to do this yourself.

Website Analysis 102
Richard D. S. Hill

So, have you ever asked yourself or have others ever asked you questions like those below? If you have, did you know how to answer them or what the answers are? If not, shouldn't you be able to? If the answer to that is no, why do you have a website?

Search Engine Optimization Glossary
Anton Cheranev

The best advice is to follow a good search engine promotion system. Keep track of when you submit your sites and how soon they're indexed -- checking once a week is sufficient. Ranking systems can be confusing and there are often complex factors involved, but you do not need to be an expert in the field to achieve top results.

Successful Website Secrets
Jerry Goldfarb

Did you know that the most important factor affecting your business on the Internet is your web site? No matter how good your product is, no matter how low your product is priced at, success on the Internet depends wholly on your website. If the website is not professional looking, the chances of your success are slim.