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Frustasi karena Tumpul

2011-05-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

Pernah mengalami menggunting sesuatu dengan gunting tumpul, memotong dengan pisau tumpul, menggunakan golok tumpul, paku tumpul, gergaji tumpul, bor tumpul?

bagaimana perasaannya? ya selain hasil pekerjaan tidak rapih / presisi, tenaga yang dibutuhkan juga lebih besar, dan perasaan kesal karena membutuhkan waktu yang juga lebih lama.

dalam konteks melakukan pekerjaan kita sehari-hari, apabila menggunakan kemampuan kita yang “tumpul”, strategi yang “tumpul”, hasilnya kurang lebih sama dengan analogi diatas, selain pekerjaan mungkin tidak selesai, menguras tenaga dan waktu dan membuat kesal atau frustasi. bayangkan kalau kita ternyata tidak menyadari apabila yang kita gunakan adalah kemampuan yang tumpul. Setiap hari selalu merasa kesal karena banyak pekerjaan yang tidak selesai atau tidak sempurna hasilnya.

jarang orang yang mampu menyadari “ketumpulan” kemampuannya bila gagal melakukan suatu tugas. kebanyakan orang malah akan mencari alasan2 yang keliatannya logis untuk menyalahkan kondisi, tidak adanya dukungan, dan yang paling buruk adalah menyalahkan orang lain atas kegagalannya melaksanakan tugas dengan baik.

kesimpulan singkat nya, salah satu upaya mengurangi rasa kesal dan frustasi dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas kita adalah dengan terus meningkatkan “ketajaman” kemampuan & tindakan kita. selalu belajar, berfikir, berlatih untuk selalu menjaga dan meningkatkan kemampuan kita akan dapat selalu menyelesaikan pekerjaaan dengan cepat, tepat, rapih dan efisien..

tidak tumpul, tidak frustasi…:)

Optimising Asset

2011-03-09T06:16:00.001-08:00

[SALE] Frozen Food

2010-10-29T16:26:00.000-07:00

Berita Gembira, Kami membuka toko khusus yang menjual berbagai macam makanan beku (frozen food) dengan harga bersaing. untuk melihat produk yang tersedia ada di table berikut, datang dan buktikan ya ..trims

[Entrepreneur] Direct Sales Opportunity: Important Choices

2010-08-18T02:41:00.000-07:00

When entering the Direct sales field, you should always do lots of research on the company you are going to promote. Check the direct sales company's reputation, check the BBB background on the company, talk with other direct sales representatives, and find out everything you can. You want to make sure that this direct sales company is the right one for you and that you are the right one for them.

Research the startup costs and costs that will incur for you to maintain your direct sales business through them. Most direct sales companies will have minimal startup costs. The reason for low startup costs is because the company wants to make it easy for you to get started with them, they are not trying to make a profit off of your startup. A direct sales company that tries to profit from you signing up is not what you want. These companies are usually just pyramid schemes that don't last very long.

Make sure your direct sales company does everything they can to help with your success. This does not mean they will hold your hand through the process, but it does mean that they have policies in place that will allow the salespeople to be the way that they make money. A good direct sales company will not allow retail sales of their products or services, they won't allow the direct selling of their products online through ebay or craigslist or other online services. If they do allow these types of sales, your selling will be limited because there will always be someone selling through ebay and craigslist and undercutting you.

Look for a direct sales company that provides a solid performance compensation for you and people that join under you. Your income can be excellent with just the direct sales of the items or services you sell, but if you have the added bonus of being able to build an excellent team underneath of you, and the direct sales company compensates this fairly, you can create a powerful income vehicle. Once you get started with your direct sales business, you will realize that the income generated by your team can quickly overcome your own sales income. After you build a large team under you, and you help this team to be successful through training and informative help, you can actually slow your own sales down and still make a full time income.

Don't join a company that you don't believe in. This is a VERY important factor in determining which direct sales company is right for you. You must be excited about the product and the opportunity so you can pass on the excitement to your customers and clients. If you believe in the product and the company, you will feel confident about telling your friends, family, and complete strangers about it, with no regrets. Don't be the person that sells something they don't even own themselves... it won't work in the -long run. Be true to yourself, be true to your company and the success will follow with the work you put into it.

Happy Sales!

Author : ECP

[Entrepreneur] How To Develop Perseverance For Survive In Business?

2010-08-13T03:06:00.001-07:00

Quitters never win. Winners never quit. The man who gives up at the first sign of setbacks or difficulty never succeeds. The man who takes an adjective lesson from the first or subsequent setbacks, and tries again, attains success, ultimately. His motto is: "I came to win". The thought of defeat does not enter into his head.

Develop an invincible will power. It is will power which sustains perseverance.

Strengthen your desire. Fortify your definite chief aim. Believe in your goal, in your ability, plan and action. Visualize your success. Become success conscious. Think you are succeeding!

You can strengthen your will power to any degree by self control. The simplest way of doing this is to control one's impulses. This can be learnt from the common opportunities offered by the most ordinary happenings of daily life. Suppose you feel a strong urge to have a cup of tea, coffee, a glass of wine, a smoke or to go to cinema at a certain time. At that moment say to yourself: "No, not now." Specify the time when you are allowed by 'yourself', e.g. "next day, next week or next month, by such and such time". And stick to it. Small victories reinforce your will for the longer task that lies ahead.

This is no spiritual training. It is only meant for gaining self-control. It is an exercise in self-discipline. A self-controlled and self-disciplined man can go a long way on his chosen path.

It is immaterial whether any other businessman practices it, or not, but it is a known fact that he is glued to his purpose and no force on earth can distract him. It is to develop this quality that you are asked to undergo this training.

Set yourself to a task. Finish it. Brush off the difficulties, distractions or disturbances. Simply carry it through. Do not shift to another job however attractive or demanding it may seem before finishing it completely. Apply play theory extensively. Apply this to each and every small task you are called upon to do in your normal day-to-day life. Do once, twice, thrice . . . till you master it completely.

Which the mastery of this lesson your will power will acquire tremendous intensity. There will be no power on earth to block your way to the top. That place is reserved for you.

We still are within the domain of your mind only. It is a non-economic factor. No money to spend yet. No other complications of any sort. You should be able to master it easily. This magnificent quality will give you an edge over the rest of your competitors. Invoke the play theory. Play your way to success. Learn the secret of perseverance playfully. Just act. Just try again for more fun. Feel the fun of it. And the golden formula is yours.

Believe your success is insured.
Winners never quit. Winners never fear. Quitters never win!

This formula is applicable to all kinds of business including online. You can get some tips to develop will power at my websites for free.

Author : David Blain

[Entrepreneur] How To Develop Perseverance For Survive In Business?

2010-08-13T03:06:00.000-07:00

[Marketing] Marketing Strategies: Increasing Your Business Profits

2010-08-08T18:15:00.000-07:00

The main objective of every business is to grow and keep on profiting. Besides, what kind of entrepreneur would want to see their businesses fail? Although business has its risks, you, as an entrepreneur should know that you need to take risks in order for your business to flourish. However, you also would never want to take too much risk on your business. This is why in all kinds of businesses, you always plan, plan and plan some more before you make a move. As an entrepreneur you should have a written guideline for you to start your business's marketing strategy. The guidelines are used by your business to judge your business's actions accordingly. A good marketing strategy should have the following goals in order to create a good marketing plan: - Competitor - Description of key clients - Reasons why your product is unique - Distribution channels - Price strategy - Research and development - Expenses - Marketing segments the company will compete in With all of these included in your marketing strategy, you can be sure that you can really pave the road to success for your business. Think of marketing strategy as a compass where it will guide your business to the right path. Having this kind of "compass" will make it clearer for you on what actions to take if you encounter an obstacle in your business's path. Decision-making is also the key in every business. With a marketing strategy, you will find that it will be easier for you to make a decision when it comes to leading your company to success. It will also help you prevent making the wrong decision. Another advantage that a marketing strategy can provide is that you can set specific goals for your company. Whether it's a short-term goal or a long-term goal, a marketing strategy will make it easier for you to set goals that can affect the way you run your business. Depending on the situation, you can try different types of marketing strategies that will tailor your business's needs. Here are some examples of the different types of marketing strategy: - Market dominance strategy – This kind of strategy is used by companies to take control of a particular business. - Innovation strategy – This strategy deals with the company's rate of new Product Development and also innovation. - Growth strategy – This marketing strategy is formulated to make the company grow. - Warfare based strategies – A business competition is always there. And, sometimes your company needs to be aggressive to attack the competition or defensive to protect your company from losing profit. These are some of the strategies that you can use in order to maximize business profit and minimize loss. Sometimes, it will be necessary for you to change your marketing strategy to cope up with the changes in the business world, such as new competitions, new technology or falling client numbers and profits. So, depending on the situation, you should always plan on what kind of marketing strategy you should use for the benefit of the company. Running a business isn't always smooth. There will be times that your business will be in danger of losing money or have decreased profit. Because of the ever-changing situation in the business world, you need to think of a marketing strategy to minimize risk and maximize profit.

Author : Mario Churchil

[Entrepreneur] Preconditions of Entrepreneur

2010-08-03T06:37:00.000-07:00

People enjoy a lot of comforts as they go through life each day. Have you ever wondered who are responsible for all these life's comforts? You have to thank the entrepreneurs for it. But, what is an entrepreneur?

Entrepreneur has many meanings. If you want to know exactly what it means, just keep on reading.

A person who assumes business responsibility and the risks that comes along with it is called an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, one expects to make profits, whether big or small, depending on the business he or she is involved in. generally, the entrepreneur decides which product or service to offer, obtain the needed facilities, hires the required labor force, acquire production materials, and provides for the capital.

There is no assurance that the business will become a success. However, if the business proves to be a success, the entrepreneur will reap all the benefits and rewards in terms of the profits. In case of a loss, the entrepreneur will also be the one to suffer.

Assuming business responsibilities is definitely not an easy task. Not many individuals are willing to take huge responsibilities, and most especially take all the risks. Only an experienced and knowledgeable individual will dare to become an entrepreneur. The ultimate goal of an entrepreneur is to earn profits.

By putting up a small business, you will also earn limited returns but by establishing a big business, you will also earn more profits. The choice will depend on the entrepreneur and his or her available resources.

As the most important person in a business venture, an entrepreneur will be the one to decide which product or service to offer. He or she must be able to determine the needs of the people and provide the answer to such needs. A careful study of the targeted market is required. This takes time because one can't decide immediately what product or service to offer.

Once the products or services are identified, it is now time for the entrepreneur to obtain all the needed facilities. This will include the building or the place of business.

Along with it are the other things needed such as the office furniture, fixtures, and many other things. The capital is usually provided by the entrepreneur and a part of it will be allotted for the acquisition of the facilities. Later on, these things will be considered as one of the assets of the business.

Recruitment of the labor force is also an important part of being an entrepreneur. The business will not succeed if it doesn’t have a loyal labor force. Everyone should work together in order to achieve success. It is therefore of utmost importance to hire only the qualified employees.

As you can see, the entrepreneur has to take care of many things. This may be one reason why not many individuals are willing to become one. If the business succeeds or fails, it is all because of the entrepreneur.

Now that you know what an entrepreneur is, would you like to become one? Well, if you have the right attitude, skills, and qualifications, you too can become an entrepreneur. It would be best to embark on a humble beginning. Don’t attempt to reach the peak of success all at once. It takes hard work, dedication, and perspiration. You must take one step at a time

Author : Eric Opong
http://www.eraeo.com

[Entrepreneur] Are you Going to be a Successful Entrepreneur?

2010-08-01T23:02:00.000-07:00

How do you know whether you can be a successful entrepreneur, or if you are better off as a salaried employee? Everyone has bad days at work, when they start to fantasize about how great it would be to be their own boss. But before you make any drastic moves, it is wise to do a bit of self reflection to determine if this is really something you’ll be naturally suited for. Although there isn’t a tried and true formula for success, studies have shown that successful entrepreneurs share many common characteristics. Do you possess any of these personality traits? Many of them? If so, you may be a natural entrepreneur, a person who is inherently better suited for owning your own business than working for someone else.

Owning and running a business is a creative, challenging and highly rewarding way to become your own boss and chart your own future. It’s about creating and finding a better way to do things, offering customers a new choice that is of value to them. In addition to making your own living, it is also about providing opportunities to help others advance as well, whether it is through job creation or simply by hiring other contractor firms. Ultimately you want to create a business that you run, instead of it running you, and hopefully it will make you a nice little fortune in the process. It takes courage, determination and foresight to decide to become an entrepreneur. Leaving the relatively safe corporate world, where paychecks arrive regularly, and benefits are guaranteed, you will be venturing into the uncharted territories of business and it can be a daunting adventure, but if you’ve got what it takes, it can be the best challenge you ever face. I have met many people who have made this decision without really thinking through all of the long term implications or really what their long term goals are for the venture, and the ideal role that they would play in the company. I can tell you from experience that you will be able to achieve far greater results in your business more quickly if you take the time early on to determine what characteristics you possess that will be your entrepreneurial strengths and where any weaknesses may lie so you can be aware of them and hire and outsource to bolster them.

While there is no recipe for success, most successful entrepreneurs share many common characteristics. To determine whether you can be a successful entrepreneur, or if you are better off to work for somebody else, see if any of these sound like you:

1. Big dreams. To attain the kind of success that you want, you need to dream big. Every success story starts with big dreams. You don’t hear Oprah saying that she wanted to just pay the rent and get by. She had big dreams. If you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur you need to have big dreams for yourself. Just making enough to pay the bills or getting a few customers is not enough of an aspiration to fuel you forward. Make no mistake; this journey will not be an easy haul, so you really need one heck of a carrot out there to motivate yourself to keep pushing. Similarly, success is not achieved in a vacuum; your dream needs to not only inspire you it needs to inspire others as well. Your dream should be something that others will believe in, see as worthwhile and want to support. Your dream needs to include being wealthy or famous but it definitely should center on being fulfilled. Do not enter this race to be just another runner, but do not feel that you need to be the winner or else your efforts will be in vain. Many small companies have done a great job at providing a unique value to a select niche market that has lead to great results for them. These companies have made an impact on targeted people and on businesses, communities or organizations. They didn’t just sell something; they made a difference, caused change, made things better, easier, faster, more effective or made something never possible before, possible.

2. Clarity and vision. You need to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Along with dreaming big you should actively visualize success in your mind so that you can almost feel it, touch it or see that it is within your reach. You should play this image back at every opportunity. What does it feel to triple your current income? How will your life change? What will your business look like if you achieved the million-dollar mark? It is not enough to just think that you can wait and see what happens. You must be able to see what happens before it does happen, that is how you make it happen. Successful entrepreneurs possess an attitude of openness and faith that they can have what they want if they can simply envision it as the first step on the path of action to acquiring it.

3. Passion for what you do. As an entrepreneur you started a business to change your life, to create something better, something more. You saw a need, an opportunity. To attain this change successfully, you need to develop or uncover an intense, personal passion to change the way things are. A passionate person lives life to the fullest, has a lot of energy to give, and their passion inspires others and that passion sells. It is not enough to just have a good product or service, you must have passion. Success comes easily if you have a great love of what you do. Why is that? Because we are more relentless in our pursuit of goals about things that we love. If you hate your job right now, do you think you will ever be successful at it? Never. You may trudge along, even become competent at the tasks, but you will never be a great success at it. You will achieve peak performance and do what you have to do to succeed only if you are doing something that interests you or something that you care deeply about. Entrepreneurs who succeed do not mind the fact that they are putting in 18 hours a day in their business because they absolutely love what they do and they believe in their mission.

4. Openness to new knowledge. You don’t need a degree in business to succeed at your own business. Studies show that most self-made millionaires have average intelligence. Nonetheless, these people reached their full potential and achieved their financial and personal goals in business because they were willing to learn. To succeed, you must be willing to ask questions, remain curious and open to new knowledge. This willingness to learn becomes more crucial given the rapid changes in technologies and ways of doing business and those that are open to change based on knowledge are the ones that have the best chance of being successful. Become a student of business best practices. You will want to learn about other businesses and strategies that have worked and see if you can adopt them to your business. Sticking with what you know because it’s all you know is never the best option. As soon as someone decides he knows it all, it is all over. There is a wealth of knowledge out there; those who find the knowledge that will best serve them and then put it to work are those who reap great rewards.

5. Health and high energy. I mentioned long hours before. It is not uncommon for entrepreneurs to put in two normal work days for every one weekday as well as spend time on the weekends in their business, especially in the first two years. In addition to mental dedication, this takes physical stamina as well. You need to be able to put this kind of extra stress on your body without it taking a toll on your health or on your personal life. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regime are highly recommended because they will strengthen your body and your mind to enable you to deal with this better. Many successful entrepreneurs say that they don’t need very much sleep. They are fine with four or five hours a night and wake up full of energy. As a small business you are not going to have a huge marketing budget or the best of anything from a resource standpoint, so you need to make up for this lack with your high energy level. People love energetic people and they tend to make natural assumptions about their success level, their intelligence and their competence based on this energy.

6. Persistence and faith. The people who say that the road to success is easy are forgetting the drive it took to get them there. Even with all the hard work and good intentions imaginable many entrepreneurs will fail. Some successful entrepreneurs suffered setbacks and defeats and even bankruptcy, but they managed to stand up again and make it big in their fields. The courage to persist in the face of adversity and ability to bounce back after a temporary disappointment will assure your success. An entrepreneur must learn how to pick up and start all over again. Persistence is the measure of the belief in yourself and if you persist you can succeed.

7. Discipline. Self-discipline is the key to success. You should be getting into work routines and forcing yourself to stick to those routines. If you are going to be a successful entrepreneur you have to have self-discipline. It cannot be a thing that you strive for and think about. It must be a part of who you are and how you operate. Going the extra mile for your business is not just a bonus it is a necessity for a successful business and successful entrepreneurs know it.

8. Self confidence and optimism. Successful entrepreneurs know that they are going to be successful. They refuse to have let the possibility of failure enter into their minds. They don’t see setbacks and think that they are on the road to closing their business and giving up. As an entrepreneur, you need to fully believe in your goals, and that you can do it even in the face of adversity. You should have a strong conviction in your business, in your capabilities and in yourself. You must believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that you have the ability to succeed and not let that belief be shaken. The more you can develop faith in your ability to achieve your goals, the more rapidly you can attain it. However, your confidence should be balanced with calculated risks that you need to take to achieve greater rewards. Blustering forward with full confidence but without thinking through all of the risks is not the mark of a successful entrepreneur. Successful entrepreneurs calculate risks and take setbacks as lessons learned that will not be repeated.

Becoming a successful entrepreneur is hard work. It takes time and effort and a certain drive, but it can be one of the most rewarding and best things you do in life. Achieving your long term business goals will require energy and endurance. Commitment is what will keep you on task and having a flourishing business is the end reward for that work. For more information about how becoming a successful entrepreneur.

written by : Elizabeth Gordon

[Inspiration] A Skilled Manager Knows… Carrots Go Better in Soup (the Dangling Carrot Versus the Spark of Inspiration)

2010-07-29T17:43:00.000-07:00

“What would become possible if you knew—actually knew for certain—that you could propel yourself and your company to your highest goals without any external motivators whatsoever? What if you knew your desired productivity from your team was undoubtedly attainable without the need to issue threats or bonuses? …that your excitement about your professional life could skyrocket without praise or a raise? …you and your team could be utterly satisfied and happy from within yourselves starting right now and that the company’s returns would show it?” Inspiration is contagious and more and more leaders are losing the dangling carrot and getting better results...

There’s so much talk these days about “motivation.” It seems that everyone is trying in some way or another to “get motivated” and “stay motivated.” We live in a world of external motivators, in which we often have our eyes on “the carrot”—whether it be the dangling reward of more energy, better health, a higher income, the respect of our colleagues, pats on the back from our team members or just plain happiness. Companies offer incentives in the form of vacations and monetary bonuses to employees who perform well and many parents live by a model that suggests that children should be rewarded for good behaviour and good marks at school. External motivators are everywhere.

And yet, what do you do when the carrot drops—when the external lures are no longer there? Have you really developed what you need within yourself to carry on, to reach your goals and exceed them amidst the constant change that surrounds you? Many people find that, more often than not, it is difficult to find the drive to push on and make all their great dreams and desires come to life from their own strength of will. And this challenge arises precisely because, not only have they allowed themselves to be motivated from the outside for so much of their lives, but also because, as a result of this pattern, they have defaulted into a belief system that tells them that they need external motivators.

People buy into the belief that they themselves need to be focussed on something outside themselves to keep their attention and draw them forward in life, and in turn that others (workplace teams, for example) require them to set up external motivators. Managers often perceive that this is what is expected of them—in fact some believe that it is a manager’s main purpose to steer the boat by way of the external lure—and they’re afraid to try another approach because the boat might never reach the shore.

And then there’s “inspiration”—similar to motivation, but so much more powerful. Inspiration comes from within. Even if you are inspired by something outside of yourself, it is “inspirational” precisely because it gives rise to something natural in you. Inspiration has powerful quality—it is the stirring of your amazement about life and what’s really possible. When you are inspired, you feel a strong connection to the big picture and you have a stronger sense of your place in it. In turn, your physical energy, your ability for positive, innovative thinking, and productivity increase exponentially.

Inspiration rises out of your connection with your personal mission on the planet and is dampened and deadened when your actions are not in line with your values. On the other hand, when you are taking action out of our own inspiration, you naturally inspire those around you, raising their natural desire to produce more and do so more efficiently and better in every regard— then you can put the carrots back where they belong—in the soup.

So how do you let go of the carrot and go about infusing the workplace and your life with inspiration? Here’s what some successful social entrepreneurs are doing, and it’s growing their initiatives and their personal satisfaction with life in ways they never dreamed were possible…

Top 10 ways to get inspired and stay inspired

1. Identify what brings you joy—what really, truly brings you joy—no matter what the judgments of others might be.

2. Make the radical commitment to engage in something that brings you joy every day and then do it.

3. Identify your values and rate their importance, through working with a life or business coach.

4. List your typical daily activities, hour by hour, and scrutinize them to discover how many of them are in alignment with your values and how many of them drain your energy (low energy is contagious too—and your team will soon follow suit).

5. Eliminate 1 draining action you engage in at work per week and replace it with 1 energizing activity.

6. Identify what you wish were different about the world.

7. Engage every day, even in some apparently “small” way to bring this change about (there is no such thing as a “small” task when it comes to changing the world—it’s all profound). Keep a list of these activities and read it over at least once every week.

8. Keep an inspiration file on your computer. Make a note of any and every inspired, innovative and world-changing thought or feeling that you experience throughout your day.

9. Lose the “what if downs”—that is, those “what if” statements that describe everything that could (but had better not) go wrong. Replace them with “what if up” statements, such as “What if we secure the contract and our client sends us even more business?” Share at least 10 “what if up” statements with your team members per day and watch what happens.

10. Identify and list your personal carrots—those external things that keep you going. It’s okay to keep them dangling until you don’t need them any longer. As your inspiration increases, take some risks and attempt to take action without your external motivators. If you really cultivate a strong foundation of inspiration, you will notice your need (and your team’s need) for incentives decreases naturally and swiftly. Make note of the improvements in your mental and physical health and tell your colleagues about them.

Author : Gail Nielsen

[Entrepreneur] You Need A Good Idea To Be A Good Entrepreneur

2010-07-27T23:41:00.000-07:00

Are you still mystified with what an entrepreneur is doing in his everyday life? Well, according to some people, entrepreneurs are great thinkers and so they must be spending most of their time thinking of what new things they can offer to the world. This may be true and if you're a beginner in the field of entrepreneurship, you have to get the best entrepreneur idea guide to get you started.

Entrepreneurs are generally business people. However, this is only half of who they really are. You see, entrepreneurs are also idea thinkers and deal makers. Through the available or existing circumstances, an entrepreneur can uncover new ideas and then turn them into a good deal.

Many entrepreneurs hardly ever concentrate on one business venture. THheir primary aim is to earn money so will try to venture into all kind of businesses as long as it provides a profit.

The business ideas created by a certain entrepreneur are often found in archives. This is because some business ideas may not be feasible at present and so they keep it for future use or reference. Those business ideas which have higher market feasibility are investigated further and if in case the entrepreneur decides to act on the idea immediately, he will put such ideas to work and earn money.

Feasibility studies are vital to every business venture. From the idea, the entrepreneur thinks of certain services or products and formulates questions. Oftentimes, the entrepreneur conducts surveys to potential customers and he meticulously records all the responses. The documentations made can be used by the entrepreneur once he secures capital from financial backers.

If the entrepreneur have the capital to finance the said business idea, then it will be good for him because he will reap all the profits. However, most entrepreneurs prefer to seek assistance from financial backers so that their decisions will not be affected by their own vested interest.

Different interest groups will look into the business ideas provided by the entrepreneur. If anyone from the group is willing to finance the business proposal, then they will have to contact the entrepreneur. The business deals are usually carried out together with a lawyer so that everything will be formal and documented. Once the ideas are backed, the entrepreneur will start earning money. If the business idea proves to be successful, more money will come rolling in for the entrepreneur.

Being an entrepreneur is hard especially for beginners. However, with diligence, hard work, patience, knowledge, and a whole lot of other qualities, even you can become a successful entrepreneur.

At present, many entrepreneurs are into internet business. One reason is that many internet businesses are potential money makers and are not hard to handle. If you want to become an internet entrepreneur, make sure that you conduct your own research about it and how it is done. As beginners, you have to have to gather as much information as you can for the success of your chosen field.

Now that you know everything starts with an idea, you can already determine if being an entrepreneur is what you really want in life. Some say that if you want to become a successful entrepreneur, you have to be born with the characteristics of one.

However, you can work things out as you grow older and learn new things. So don't get discouraged and try really hard if you're determined to become an entrepreneur.

written by :John Samson

[Entrepreneur] Becoming an Entrepreneur - 10 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Transition From Executive to Entrepreneur

2010-07-26T05:58:00.000-07:00

As the recession continues to loom and as unemployment rises, we have seen an increased interest in executives wanting to start their own businesses. They want to transition from executive to entrepreneur.

You may be interested in becoming an entrepreneur because you lost your job, or because you have a great idea, or because you cannot find a job you are interested in.

Regardless of the reason, however, you will find there is more information available today concerning starting a business than the average human being can consume in a lifetime. Standard advice includes:

* Prepare a solid business plan
* Have cash for at least six months
* Work with a good accountant and attorney
* Understand your market
* Know your competition
* Have a marketable product or service

This is good advice indeed. But in our experience, business startup success or failure involves more than adhering to these maxims. Here are the things you need to pay attention to in order to avoid sabotaging your business success.

10 Mistakes That Will Hurt Your Chances of Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Mistake #1: Letting fear immobilize you. We believe the number 1 issue that affects the success of a new business is fear of failure, fear of success, fear of criticism, fear of feeling unappreciated and fear of thinking no one will like your product, your service or you. Understand that fear can immobilize you. Learn to recognize it and deal with it.

Entrepreneur Mistake #2: Failure to develop real relationships. Nothing happens until a relationship is formed. No meeting, no sales opportunity, no business. Take the time to build a relationship, and then you are ready to sell.

Entrepreneur Mistake #3: Failure to respond quickly. The quicker you respond, the more responsive you appear. E-mails not returned in days, voice messages ignored, and proposals or sales agreements delayed show that you don't care about your prospect's business. Forget the absurd advice that a quick response makes you look eager or desperate for the business. It makes you look - responsive.

Entrepreneur Mistake #4: Becoming a pusher. Nobody likes a pusher. So when your buyer says "yes" - stop selling. And don't up-sell, which is getting the buyer to buy more than they need. It's great for short-term profits and terrible for a long-term relationship.

Entrepreneur Mistake #5: Quitting at no. Nobody likes rejection, but sometimes we see it when it's not there. No is often an initial response to someone the buyer doesn't know, not a conclusion. Or, it can come from a gatekeeper whose job it is to say no.

Entrepreneur Mistake #6: Getting stuck in perfection. There is no such thing as the perfect proposal, the perfect letter and the perfect response. Good is often good enough unless you are dealing with life and death situations, which most of us are not. The extra 20 percent you put into your product, service, response is neither recognized nor appreciated by the recipient. But the fact that it took you too long to respond is recognized and not in a good way.

Entrepreneur Mistake #7: Wearing your personal beliefs on your sleeve. No one cares about your opinions when you are in a sales situation. Your political, social, sports beliefs should stay with you.

Entrepreneur Mistake #8: Lack of focus. When you are not focused on your employees, clients and prospects it looks like you are not interested or that you are overwhelmed. When there is a lack of focus in your organization, it looks like a version of the fad of the month which quickly blows morale as staff struggles to juggle changing priorities and new initiatives.

Entrepreneur Mistake #9: No executive presence. Executive presence is not about just looking the part. Executive presence is about being the part. It's about managing your image thoughtfully and not artificially. Like it or not, tired, overweight, out of shape and sloppy people who aren't aware of current events and haven't read a book since high school or college present a very different image than people who take care of themselves and are intellectually curious.

Entrepreneur Mistake #10: Not showing gratitude. Becoming a success in your business never happens by yourself. Along the way there are people who share their advice, help you through the tough times, perhaps give you an introduction. Don't forget them when you become successful. Gratitude has a return.

These are very difficult economic times. Starting a new business can be exhilarating and very rewarding - personally and professionally. Yes you need a solid business plan, financing and a marketable product or service with a strong and compelling value proposition. But you need more. And, you need to start eliminating sabotaging behaviors that will kill your transition from executive to entrepreneur right now.

Tony Kubica
Tony Kubica - About the Author:

Management Consultants and Business Performance Improvement Specialists Tony Kubica and Sara Laforest have 50+ years of combined experience in helping budding entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth in record times. Now, they unveil the common, subtle and self-destructive actions that will hurt your business performance. Get their free special report: "Self-Sabotage in Business" now: http://www.kubicalaforestconsulting.com/resources.php

[Business Opportunity] Mengapa di Mall & Food Court Tak Ada Sate Kambing?

2010-07-21T19:59:00.000-07:00

Mengapa di Mall & Food Court Tak Ada Sate Kambing?
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 12:58

Bila Anda bisa dan mau menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan ini, bisa jadi ini peluang bisnis besar Anda!

Oleh: Muhaimin Iqbal*

SATE KAMBING adalah salah satu makanan favorit bagi umumnya masyarakat Indonesia – termasuk saya. Namun sayangnya makanan ini tidak ada di sembarang tempat. Di mall, di food court, dan tempat-tempat makan yang nyaman lainnya, tidak mudah ditemukan sate kambing ini. Mengapa demikian? Mengapa sate kambing tidak bisa mengikuti trend ayam goreng misalnya yang kini ada di mana-mana, di tempat elit ber AC sampai pinggiran jalan?

Berikut adalah jawaban atas pertanyaan tersebut yang sudah sempat kami diskusikan dengan teman-teman di Pesantren Wirausaha Daarul Muttaqiin.

Daging kambing berbahaya bagi kesehatan?

Citra sate kambing sebagai makanan enak tetapi berdampak buruk terhadap kesehatan seperti kolesterol yang menyebabkan darah tinggi dan lain sebagainya, bisa jadi menjadi penyebab tidak adanya sate kambing ini di tempat-tempat tersebut di atas. Jawaban untuk ini adalah pembuktian ilmiah karena citra buruk kolesterol tinggi ini belum tentu benar, belum ada bukti ilmiah untuk ini. Yang ada malah bukti sebaliknya dari United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) yang menyatakan bahwa kolesterol daging kambing sesungguhnya lebih rendah dari daging sapi dan bahkan lebih rendah dari daging ayam.

Ketika saya menjelaskan datanya USDA tersebut dalam tulisan saya sebelumnya, ada pembaca yang menyanggahnya dengan alasan bahwa benar-benar ada orang yang stroke setelah makan daging kambing. Ada pula yang menyanggahnya dengan alasan bahwa orang menjadi perkasa (kejantanannya) setelah makan daging kambing, jadi dia berpendapat pasti ada zat-zat yang tidak biasa pada daging kambing ini yang berbahaya bagi orang yang berpotensi darah tinggi, dan lain sebagainya.

Lagi-lagi alasan tersebut juga belum terbukti secara ilmiah; bisa jadi karena sugesti, bisa pula karena berlebihan -- makan apa saja bisa berbahaya bila berlebihan--, bisa juga karena penanganan daging yang salah setelah disembelih. Saya sendiri berkeyakinan, daging kambing ini pasti aman dikonsumsi secara normal –-karena kalau seandainya daging kambing berbahaya bagi manusia– pasti para nabi tidak menggembala kambing.

Seandainya daging kambing berbahaya bagi kesehatan, pasti pula tidak disyariatkan kita memotong kambing untuk qurban, aqiqah, denda karena melanggar larangan haji, dan lain sebagainya. Karena konsekuensi dari syariat ini adalah akan banyaknya event di mana orang memakan daging kambing. Cara pandang untuk selalu kembali ke Al Qur’an dan Hadits ini memudahkan kita mengambil keputusan atau pendapat – karena keduanya tidak akan pernah membuat kita tersesat.

Proses memasak sate kambing yang menyebarkan asap.

Alasan kedua ini yang lebih masuk akal, mengapa sate kambing tidak ada di mall dan food court yang ber-AC. Bayangkan bila dalam satu mall atau food court ada satu saja yang membakar sate dengan areng layaknya tukang sate pada umumnya, seluruh mall atau food court akan dipenuhi asap – dan fire alarm-pun berbunyi seolah terjadi kebakaran! Karena alasan inilah maka para pengelola mall dan food court pada umumnya tidak mengizinkan memasak makanan yang menimbulkan asap.

Tetapi ‘membakar’ sate kan tidak harus dengan batu bara dan tidak harus menimbulkan asap, bisa di grill misalnya. Mungkin aromanya tidak seenak kalau dibakar biasa – tetapi ini layak dicoba.

Saat ini kami sedang me-riset cara ‘membakar’ sate kambing yang tidak menimbulkan asap tetapi rasa dan aromanya seenak kalau dibakar biasa, salah satunya adalah membakar sate dengan menggunakan batu lava, batu apung. Masih ada masalah teknis sedikit dengan jenis batu yang tepat, bentuk kompor yang pas, dan lain sebagainya. Tetapi insy Allah masalah-masalah teknis ini akan segera teratasi.

Peluangnya...

Bisa dibayangkan bila pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut di atas terjawab. Tiba-tiba sate kambing masuk tempat makan elit layaknya ayam goreng. Bila di Jabodetabek ada seratus tempat saja yang menjual sate kambing di ‘lingkungan yang baru’ ini (bisa counter di food court, full scale restaurant atau hanya tambahan menu di restaurant/counter yang sudah ada), masing-masing menghabiskan 2 ekor kambing per hari misalnya (tukang sate yang sudah jalan baik bisa puluhan kambing per harinya), maka akan ada kebutuhan 200 ekor kambing perhari, 6000 per bulan, 72000 per tahun !.

Bagaimana kalau sate kambing dan ‘cara bakar sate’ yang baru ini kita perkenalkan ke kota-kota lain dan juga negara-negara lain layaknya McDonald dan Colonel Sanders yang mengekspor Burger dan ayam goreng-nya ke seluruh penjuru dunia? Tidak terhitung kebutuhan kambing dan lapangan pekerjaan yang insya Allah tercipta.

Untuk Jabodetabek dengan target 200 ekor kambing per hari, 6,000 per bulan, 72,000 per tahun saja – ini insya Allah sudah akan menyerap ribuan tenaga kerja. Mulai dari pelihara kambing, pabrik pakan ternak, tukang potong kambing, transportasi, juru masak, tenaga pemasaran, pemilik/penjaga restaurant, dan lainnya.

Industri kambing bisa sangat menjanjikan ke depan. Selain kambing susu yang sudah kita mulai, kambing pedaging-pun ternyata tidak kalah menariknya. Semoga secara bersama-sama kita bisa menangkap peluang tersebut....Amin.

Penulis Direktur Gerai Dinar dan kolumnis www.hidayatullah.com

[Entrepreneur] Inside the Mind of Million Dollar Business Idea

2010-07-21T18:25:00.000-07:00

Inside the Mind of Million Dollar Business Ideas

From Darrell Zahorsky,

Million dollar business ideas have no boundaries, age limits, race restrictions, time lines, or economic class. They can occur when you least expect them.

For psychologist Roger Adams, it occurred during a midlife crisis and divorce. For management consultant Mercia Tapping, it happened after a 10-year battle with allergies and the search for a cure. Ruta Fox was a freelancer running out of work when she said "Ah" to her "Aha" moment. Searching for the million dollar business idea is less a product of business planning and market research and more born from observation and frustration.

The Aha! Effect

It's a flash of quick insight leading to an obvious answer, the proverbial light bulb moment, or eureka event. When it happens, your life will never be the same.

Roger Adams was burnt out and hated his job. On vacation in Huntington Beach, Roger was reminded of "a happier time watching the kids, working at the roller rink, and growing up as a kid around skating. Seeing kids going by on their in lines and skate boards and I thought there has got to be something new out there," reflects Adams.

It was then the proverbial light bulb over the head occurred. "I got this idea for a shoe you could walk and roll on," says Adams. He headed for the garage and started cutting up running shoes and placing wheels on them.

After putting together a few designs, Adams thought to put the wheel in the heel. Falling several times, Adams realized he had to stagger his feet to balance. "The fall and the getting up the 4th time is when the hair on the back of my head stood up and I had a vision like I never had before. I just knew this thing could be successful," says Adams.

The eureka moment led to the creation of the running shoe with a built in wheel and a new sport called heeling. Texas-based Heeling Sports Limited has grown rapidly with sales in over 50 countries and is on track to reach over $40 million in 2005. Heelys is now one hot international trend.

Outside Feedback

Sometimes it's the feedback from others that results in a million dollar idea. Mercia Tapping suffered from environmental allergies and attained the necessary knowledge to become allergy free. At a CEO meeting she noticed other allergy and asthma sufferers and shared her knowledge with the group. They called her a "walking consumer report" and said she should start a business around this.

"The outside world was telling me there was a business opportunity here. I always wanted a health care angle and noticed health was the most important gift. Health, what I had taken for granted, was more important than realized. I never clicked with allergies until my clients told me," said Mercia.

Tapping later founded the Allergybuyersclub.com to provide asthma, allergy, and sinus sufferers with a resource for health information and product purchasing. Rejected by venture capitalists, Tapping's business went on to $10.4 million in sales for 2004.

Unaware of Its Presence

At other times the million dollar idea may show itself to us but we are unaware of its presence. In the summer of 2000, while searching for a better job, Ruta Fox's friend asked her to find her a diamond pinkie ring. Ruta went out and bought one for her friend and one for herself. Others took notice and Ruta bought more rings. "I was selling rings to girls in their offices and coming home each day saying I've got to find a new way to make a living," states Ruta.

Since she used to be a copywriter, she came up with a name for the ring. Realizing the common denominator was that all the buyers were available and happy and there was no ring on the market that was specifically for them, Fox recalls, "I thought 'Wow this is such a big idea.' I realized I was onto something."

This "Aha" moment led to The Ah Ring, the ring you buy for yourself to wear on your pinkie when you're single. Fox formed DivineDiamonds.com and achieved $1 million in sales during the first year, after a jumpstart from Oprah.

illion dollar business ideas have no boundaries, age limits, race restrictions, time lines, or economic class. They can occur when you least expect them.

For psychologist Roger Adams, it occurred during a midlife crisis and divorce. For management consultant Mercia Tapping, it happened after a 10-year battle with allergies and the search for a cure. Ruta Fox was a freelancer running out of work when she said "Ah" to her "Aha" moment. Searching for the million dollar business idea is less a product of business planning and market research and more born from observation and frustration.

The Aha! Effect

It's a flash of quick insight leading to an obvious answer, the proverbial light bulb moment, or eureka event. When it happens, your life will never be the same.

Roger Adams was burnt out and hated his job. On vacation in Huntington Beach, Roger was reminded of "a happier time watching the kids, working at the roller rink, and growing up as a kid around skating. Seeing kids going by on their in lines and skate boards and I thought there has got to be something new out there," reflects Adams.

It was then the proverbial light bulb over the head occurred. "I got this idea for a shoe you could walk and roll on," says Adams. He headed for the garage and started cutting up running shoes and placing wheels on them.

After putting together a few designs, Adams thought to put the wheel in the heel. Falling several times, Adams realized he had to stagger his feet to balance. "The fall and the getting up the 4th time is when the hair on the back of my head stood up and I had a vision like I never had before. I just knew this thing could be successful," says Adams.

The eureka moment led to the creation of the running shoe with a built in wheel and a new sport called heeling. Texas-based Heeling Sports Limited has grown rapidly with sales in over 50 countries and is on track to reach over $40 million in 2005. Heelys is now one hot international trend.

Outside Feedback

Sometimes it's the feedback from others that results in a million dollar idea. Mercia Tapping suffered from environmental allergies and attained the necessary knowledge to become allergy free. At a CEO meeting she noticed other allergy and asthma sufferers and shared her knowledge with the group. They called her a "walking consumer report" and said she should start a business around this.

"The outside world was telling me there was a business opportunity here. I always wanted a health care angle and noticed health was the most important gift. Health, what I had taken for granted, was more important than realized. I never clicked with allergies until my clients told me," said Mercia.

Tapping later founded the Allergybuyersclub.com to provide asthma, allergy, and sinus sufferers with a resource for health information and product purchasing. Rejected by venture capitalists, Tapping's business went on to $10.4 million in sales for 2004.

Unaware of Its Presence

At other times the million dollar idea may show itself to us but we are unaware of its presence. In the summer of 2000, while searching for a better job, Ruta Fox's friend asked her to find her a diamond pinkie ring. Ruta went out and bought one for her friend and one for herself. Others took notice and Ruta bought more rings. "I was selling rings to girls in their offices and coming home each day saying I've got to find a new way to make a living," states Ruta.

Since she used to be a copywriter, she came up with a name for the ring. Realizing the common denominator was that all the buyers were available and happy and there was no ring on the market that was specifically for them, Fox recalls, "I thought 'Wow this is such a big idea.' I realized I was onto something."

This "Aha" moment led to The Ah Ring, the ring you buy for yourself to wear on your pinkie when you're single. Fox formed DivineDiamonds.com and achieved $1 million in sales during the first year, after a jumpstart from Oprah.

The Verification Stage

The final and most important connection between a million dollar idea and a regular idea is the response of the marketplace. Even if others see it as a great idea, the consumer must want to buy it.

When the idea is right, the marketplace responds. Heelys were an instant hit with kids. The product took on a life of its own. Adams received a life changing phone call when his patent attorney (who lived next door to a venture capitalist) asked for a video of the kids using Heelys. Adams received a call from Capital Southwest saying, "My kids just saw your video and the first thing they said was 'Dad you have to buy this company'."

Allergybuyersclub.com founder, Mercia Tapping used the more formal route of verification. "I ran some focus groups for allergy suffers and that told me they wanted a one-stop web source with education and shopping," says Mercia.

The Ah Ring "really resonated with women. It had a great emotional connection with women. Don't wait for a man to buy you a diamond ring just buy one yourself. So many entrepreneurs try hard banging their head against the wall and it doesn't go. This just shows you when it's right, its just right," reflects Ruta. As a final verification, the ring ended up in the offices of "O, The Oprah Magazine" whose editors sent one to Oprah who loved the idea so much she included it in Oprah's favorite things.

Forget the Million

A common thread among all these entrepreneurs was realizing once they had the idea, the real work was just beginning. Having a million dollar idea is only part of the equation for business success. "Entrepreneurs ask what makes one successful? Are you passionate enough? Can you persevere enough to make it happen? It demands a certain determination," says Mercia.

Searching for the million dollar idea is a slippery endeavor. The best advice for those wanting a million dollar idea is to forget about the million dollar idea. The money winning idea is born out of a want for something more than money. The money is the means not the end. For Roger Adams it was the yearning for nostalgia of childhood. For Ruta Fox it was a new career from doctor's orders. Mercia Tapping desired a better way of life. Listen to your heart. The money is only secondary. In the end, the millions may never arrive but at least you pleased your heart's desires.

[Entrepreneur] Focus, Focus and Focus

2010-07-20T02:21:00.000-07:00

When you desire to get all, You will lose all. this is lesson of how important being focus in whatever in life, especially when some one is running business. complete review is in below link, have a nice read.

FORUM WIRAUSAHA: Fokus. Fokus dan Fokus

[Inspiration] Generosity

2010-07-19T03:42:00.001-07:00

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Generosity

The art of generosity has many secrets. One of its secrets is that instead of being generous to a person directly, be generous to those he/she loves. due to this, he/she will love you.

Opportunities to win people's heart do not come often..

[Inspiration] Sulfur miners at Kawah Ijen

2010-07-18T17:56:00.000-07:00

Sulfur miners at Kawah Ijen

Last night (18/7) I watched television Program, the story of strong people, Sulfur miners from kawah Ijen, east java. How I was shocked with them. They lift around 70-90 Kg of sulfur on their shoulder from kawah ijen at +/- 2100 above sea level by walking through steep route to stock pile station at village downside the mountain. It takes around 3 hours by walking. Sulfur is valued about Rp 600,- for each Kg.

Madrisun is one among the strong men there. “Brain is not used here, is only power” . Early in the morning, he should go to kawah ijen by walking up the mountain from his village. At there, they must fight against cold air, and sulfuric gas. They danger their respiration by breathing the sulfuric gas. Madrisun, I don’t see an inferior character of him. Even he knows that people may not respect to his job. He is stronger among his friends. He can lift up 80-90 Kg in one trip, he is also able to perform two trip in a day.

I was just wondering, why they accepted this kind of very hard things to do. This is no doubt. They are very tough. Have they any other options of better job. It is hard job but they complain less…

Lesson from them, we are given the strength for life, no matter how hard life is. what it seems impossible to do, we do if we try. We should focus to our strength rather than weakness & do not complain. If we want to move forward, do it gently. Do not cheat and keep honesty. We have our own part to draw the world life. When wind direction bring severe sulfuric gas into their workplace, when nothing can be seen, they fear, confuse & they cough, they just scream to god & nature…they ask for wind changes its direction, they admire god, they praise to god. They don’t forget god…

[Inspiration] Change

2010-07-17T05:15:00.000-07:00

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Are you serious about change ?
if you seriously want a change, then begin right now

[Inspiration] Wisdom Words

2010-07-16T00:33:00.000-07:00

"Success is not to discover what others like, it is to acquire and practise the skills that help one gain their love"

"Train your self, for one hour's patience leads to victory"

"It is not a disgrace for one to err, but it is for one to persist upon the error"

" Don't waste our happy times for valueless things"

[Tour] My Tour

2010-07-15T23:12:00.000-07:00

Available Articles ( in bahasa)

Pasar Sangatta lama, Kutai Timur, Kalimantan Timur
Mancing di Laut Sangatta Kutai Timur, Kalimantan Timur
Jalan-Jalan ke Situ Gunung, Sukabumi Jawa Barat

[Inspiration] They did not Benefit

2010-07-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

They Did Not Benefit

Someone asked “What is the ruling of suicide?” why did he want to commit suicide? He said, “Because I can’t find works. People do not love me. In fact, I am an utter failure..”, and thus he began to relate his long story in order to prove that he had failed to develop his interpersonal skills and was unsuccessful in utilizing his talents. This is a problem with many people. Why do some of us feel inferior? Why do we look at those at the peak of mountain while thinking of ourselves as unworthy of reaching that peak as they have, or even climbing it as they did.
The one frightened of climbing mountains
Forever lives in the ditches
Who will not benefit? It is the unfortunate one who surrenders to his own errors and becomes satisfied with his limited skills and says, “This is my nature. I have become too used to it now, I cannot change my ways. Everyone knows this is how I am. I can never speak like Budi does, or have a cheerful countenance like Joko has, or be universally loved the way Dedi is. that would be impossible”

Be brave and from now on be determined to utilize all abilities you posses. Be successful. Replace the frown on your face with smile, depression with cheerfulness, miserliness with generosity, and anger with perseverance. Turn your calamities into occasions of joy and your faith into a weapon!
You must be brave enough to determined and persistent on the development of your skills, and you must be willing to take advantage of your abilities and talents.

[Inspiration] How sweat is success after hardship

2010-07-13T07:38:00.000-07:00

A successful person said :

" I was born poor and poverty stayed with me from the cradle. I knew the bitterness of asking my mother for a piece of bread when she could not even find a piece of dry crust to give me. I left home when I was ten years old and started to work when I was eleven. I studied for only one month of every year. After eleven years of hard work I acquired a pair of oxen and six sheep which earned me eighty-four dollars. I never spent a single penny in my life on pleasure; rather, I used to save every penny I earned from the day I grew up until I reached the age of twenty-one. I knew what real exhaustion was, and I traveled for miles to ask my fellow men to let me do some work so that I could earn a living. In the first month after I reached the age of twenty-one, I went to the forest, driving a cart pulled by the two oxen to cut firewood. I used to get up before dawn every day and I would continue working hard until darkness fell, just to get six dollars at the end of the month, and each one of those dollars looked to me like a full month on a dark night."

" if you have made mistakes in the past, learn from them, then let them go."

(-a treasure chest of reminders-)

[Management] The Four Basic Steps in Planning

2010-07-13T02:59:00.000-07:00

Planning is fundamental process and can be condensed into four basic steps that can be adapted to all planning activities.

1. Establish a Goal or set of Goals
2. Define the Present Situation
3. Determine Aids & Barriers
4. Develop a Set of Action

Establish a Goal or set of Goals
planning begins with decisions about what the needs or wants. without a clear definition of goals, we spread our resources too broadly. Identifying priorities and being specific about aims enable us to focus our resources effectively.

Define the Present Situation
how far are we falling short of our goal?what resources are available for closing the gap? only after the current state of affairs is analyzed can plans be drawn up to change future progress.

Determine Aids & Barriers
what factors in internal and external environments can help us reach our goal? what factors might create problems? it is comparatively easy to see what is taking place now, but future is never clear.

Develop a Set of Action
the final step in the planning process involves developing various alternative courses of action, evaluating these alternatives and choosing the most suitable , or at least the most satisfactory, alternative.

(-Management-)

[marketing] some attack strategies available for challengers

2010-07-13T00:29:00.000-07:00

Market challengers can choose among several attack strategies :

1. Price discount strategy : the challenger can sell a comparable product at a lower price. for this strategy to work, 3 assumptions must be fulfilled, first, the challengers must convice buyers that its product and service are comparable to leader's. second, the buyers must be sensitive to price different and fell comfortable about turning back on existing suppliers. third, the market leader must refuse to cut its price in spite of the competitor's attack.

2. Cheaper-goods strategy : another strategy is to offer an average or low quality product at a much lower price.

3. Prestige-goods strategy : a market challenger can launch a higher quality product and charge a higher price than the leader.

4. Product-Proliteration strategy : the challenger can attackthe leader by launching a larger product variety, thus giving buyers more choice more choice.

5. Product - Innovation strategy : teh challenger might pursue product innovation to attack the leader's position.

6. Improved-service strategy : the challenger can try to offer new or better services to customers.

7. Distribution-Innovation Strategy : a challenger might discover or develop a new channel or distribution.

8. Manufacturing-cost reduction strategy : the challenger might pursue lower manufacturing costs than its competitor through more efficient purchasing, lower labor costs, and more modern production equipment.

9. Intensive advertising promotion : some challenger attack the leader by increasing their expenditures on advertising and promotion.

A challenger rarely improves its market share by relying on only one strategy. its success depends on combining several principles to improve its position over time

(-Marketing Management-)

[Inspiration] Do not cry over spilt milk

2010-07-12T23:45:00.000-07:00

Some people believe that the traits they have been nurtured on, which they are recognized by and which have left a certain impression about them on the minds of others can never be changed. they surrender to this thought, just as person would surrender to the fact that he can not change his height or skin colour.

on the other hand, an intelligent person thinks that to change one's nature can perhaps be easier than changing his clothes. our nature is not like spilt milk that can not be scooped up again. rather, we are always in control of it and there are certain ways in which we can alter it, and even the way we think!

Put into practice whatever good skills you come across and you will be happy.

if you say to me, "I can not"
I would say to you, "At least try!!"
if you say to me, " I don't know how"
I would say, " Yes, you do!"

a point of view..
the hero is the one who goes beyond his ability to improve his skills, until he becomes able to improve, and perhaps even alter, the skills of others

(-enjoy your life -)