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Tuesday, August 04, 2009

August 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.

How to Budget Your Business for Success
Stevie-Anne Matthews

When starting a new business you will hear a lot about budgeting. You will learn how to write a budget based on the anticipated amount of income on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. How good your budgeting plan will depend on how disciplined you are in sticking to the established amount you have dedicated to every item in your budget. But many businesses fail due to their lack of action when one piece of their budget doesn't fit together to form the perfect picture of their business.

Analyzing New Business Ideas and Opportunities
Naz Daud

I believe that one should be very careful about how they invest their money. Very often I see people that invest a huge sum of money when the potential for return is low and the risks are high. In this scenario it is better to leave your money earning interest in the bank.

The Ground Work for Businesses
Jon Caldwell

It's called best practices and it means the best way of doing something. It's what successful businesses know, making them more efficient and effective in delivering value. Businesses that do things less efficiently and effectively deliver less value and are less competitive and eventually go out of business. They don't get to play the game.

Family Members in Business Together
Kent Jacobson

Running a business with members of your family is a desirable prospect for some people. Let me offer five items to consider that may influence the chances of your business not being successful and possibly straining your family relationships.

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Monday, August 03, 2009

August 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

Articles for Inspiration
Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. WHAT I'VE LEARNED
2. GIFTED FOR SOMETHING?
3. FACE VALUE
4. PRECIOUS MOMENTS
5. LOVING LIFE AGAIN
6. THE EASIEST WAY TO LEARN

5 Brilliant Rumi Quotes
Wendy Betterini

I have a lot of favorite authors but one that tends to spark a welcome wave of inspiration and renewal every time I read his work is Rumi. Though his original works were written in Persian, they have also been translated into other languages and are still enjoyed by people in many countries today, even seven centuries after his death! Such timeless writings hold true gems of wisdom that we can rediscover and savor each time we ponder them.

Competency Based Training
John Fowler

A competency model is a description of skills, knowledge and behaviors needed to perform a job or set of jobs effectively. Given the rate at which business needs change, competency models are important because job descriptions and performance expectations can become quickly outdated. With competency models, job expectations can stay aligned with current job demands or adapted to meet anticipated future demands.

Developing Leadership Skills
Harald Anderson

Some people appear as such natural leaders one wonders if they were born with the quality of leadership. It's possible that this may be true. However, even for these "so-called" born leaders, the right environment is crucial to help them develop to their fullest potential.

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Friday, July 10, 2009

July 09 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES on PRODUCTIVITY

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.

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.