September 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). Key links for the 3 Minute Learning website include:
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Go Beyond the Headlines and Hype - Do Your Due Diligence!

Gordon Bellows

Whether online or offline, we are constantly exposed to all sorts of headlines and hype that try to grab our attention. It is important to go beyond the headlines and the hype, especially when it comes to business opportunities. The four examples in this article show that your first impression will often change once the real story is known.

Two TeleSeminar Essentials - Start on Time and Start Strong

BIG Mike McDaniel

Presented are two related teleseminar articles: Starting on Time and Start Strong.

Doing the "Little Things" Will Keep Your Customer Base Strong

Jeff Bunnell

While we all want to increase our profits, one of the most important things to remember is to build a business to stand the test of time. You MUST have a strong and loyal customer base. But how do you get loyalty out of a customer, especially in today's business world? I have outlined a few things that I have helped others implement that have strengthened the customer base.

Create Information Products - Using Ghostwriting Services

Alan Cheng

Successful online marketers create information products that are in-demand and sell them online. It's one of the most popular and effective ways to make money on the Internet. An information product or an ebook requires no inventory and the profit margins are huge. In this article, I'll summarize the crucial steps you need follow to create your own information product by outsourcing to respectable ghostwriting services.

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September 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES for LEADERSHIP

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). Key links for the 3 Minute Learning website include:
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Articles for Inspiration

Steve Goodier

TABLE of CONTENTS
1. AREN'T THEY ALL OUR CHILDREN?
2. TURTLES CAN'T FLY
3. TRUE LOVE
4. ARE YOU HAVING FUN YET?
5. CAN YOU SAY, "AWE"?
6. JOY IN THE JOURNEY

Lead with Values

Julie Donley, MBA, BSN, RN

What is important to you in life? Do you know what your values are? Values are those things that are priorities. These can be anything from nature and beauty, adventure, learning, having fun, or honor and integrity. You know these things because when you see them in others, they bring you joy. When you experience them for yourself, they bring you joy. And when you don’t have enough of them in your life, you feel empty, like life has lost meaning.

Leadership - Communicating the Vision

Harald Anderson

It is perilous to assume that just because you hold a clear vision that everyone around you understands it as clearly. There is often a big gap in what you think the vision is and what the people you lead think. Communication is not complete merely because something has been expressed. It's vital to know how well the vision has been understood.

Success - Reacting Slowly and Deliberately

John Dueme

The best leaders I've worked with are the ones that know when they should wait and when they should respond immediately. Mature leaders know that some problems go away if ignored for a while. They also know that there are very few times where putting off sending a scathing email or administering a harsh verbal rebuke will give you cause for regret.

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August 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). Key links for the 3 Minute Learning website include:
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Can Being Online Help Your Personal Development?

Jim Biscardi

In a fast paced world, finding free time is rare and finding time to work on your personal development almost never happens. We all understand that we must grow as individuals. Fortunately, you can still find information and receive help through an expert on personal development. All you have to do is turn on your computer!

How to Get Your Blog Published on Amazon's Kindle

Merle

When Oprah announced on her show that she "LOVES" Amazon's Kindle, millions of people rushed out to get one. First introduced in 2007, the "Kindle" is Amazon's electronic replacement for books. It's a portable, wireless device that allows you to download books, magazines, newspapers, even blogs instantly and take them with you anywhere.

Finding the Best Keywords to Use on Your Site

Terri Seymour

When you own an online business one of the most important things you can do is get high rankings in the search engines. There are many ways of doing this. One of the most effective ways of getting your site noticed by the search engines is by using relative keywords.

Getting Better Research Materials by Using Better Search Tools

Trey Pennewell

Today, for those seeking to discover riches, or at least a decent living, there is still gold lying around for those who can find it. But most of it exists as information accessible over the Internet and the tools you need to find it is web browsers and search engines.

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August 3ML Briefcase

ARTICLES for MARKETING

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). Key links for the 3 Minute Learning website include:
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When to Charge for Your Info Products

Judy Murdoch

One of my clients recently asked me whether she should charge for a series of tip sheets she created for families traveling with young children. Great question; the truth is, sometimes you should give information and resources away and sometimes you should sell them. The real question is WHEN to charge and when not to. In this article, I'll give you some guidelines around when to charge and when to give information away.

Importance of Branding With a Perfect Logo

Julia Raven

You know how the old saying you get what you pay for? This rule applies to anything you spend your money on, no matter how big or small. When it comes to business, your main asset, your credibility is on the line. Since your credibility is at risk here, you should never hesitate to spend on the best products and services that will benefit your business.

Marketing Need Not Be Expensive

James Copper

By employing a bit of creativity and following these easy steps, you can draw up low-cost or no-cost marketing campaigns. Whether your budget is limited or nonexistent there are ways to draw customers to your business. Just try some of these methods and see the results.

Write Copy That Becomes the Voice of Your Business

Jason Tarasi

When writing copy for your website always keep in mind the famous saying, "it's not what you say, it's how you say it". Show how your product or service will solve their problems, answer a dream, enrich their lives, and/or improve their businesses. You are the dependable expert that they want and need!

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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). Key links for the 3 Minute Learning website include:
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Signs of a Work-From-Home Scam

Jim Sperlich

A new phenomenon among home-business entrepreneurs is the small business owner who might manufacture something that in and of itself will not provide enough income to see her or him through financially, but in a way provides a nice little side line income. These entrepreneurs may have four or five sidelines going on at the same time and when totaling up the profits of all their little ventures, it soon becomes obvious that this will be sufficient to keep them in business and also pay the bills.

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.

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.

The Myth of Solo Success in Business

Mark Silver

There's a breakneck pace that many new single-person business owners assume. With an infinite number of things to do and about a dozen hats to wear, it quickly gets overwhelming. And, that's nothing compared to what happens once the business actually has some momentum.

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