Six Tips on Making a Successful Training Video by Marie-Claire Ross
May 15, 2007
Six Tips on Making a Successful Training Video by Marie-Claire Ross
by: Marie-Claire Ross
Today’s television saturated audience expect to watch good television. This is why poor acting, grainy vision and boring dialogue will no longer cut it in your training video.
Off-the-shelf training videos can often be poorly produced, so much so that they engender more laughs than learning. Or the messages tend to be too broad and not targeted enough for a specific audience.
To avoid this trap, companies often custom-design their training videos, in order to get unique messages across to their staff or customers.
Yet, just because you have a tailor-made production specifically for your staff does not mean that they will be willing to learn.
So how do you get your training messages absorbed?
1. Get the Script Right
The script is the backbone to your production.
It needs to be short, succinct and written in the same language understood by your audience.
Avoid transcribing manuals into a training video script. They will be too wordy to be of interest on screen.
Spend the maximum time on your script, as it will determine the quality of your production.
Make Money From Home - Start A Home Based Business Even With Limited Cash And Skills!
May 14, 2007
Make Money From Home - Start A Home Based Business Even With Limited Cash And Skills!
by: Kanaga Siva
You wish to start a Home Based Business, Make Money from Home, be your own Boss but unfortunately what is preventing you from getting started is that you don’t have much money or special skills. This is a problem that is in the back of the mind of many would be entrepreneurs who wish to make money from home. Let this not be a barrier and dampen your enthusiasm. You certainly can get started if you set about in the right manner.
If you are highly motivated and passionate about achieving your goal of being a successful home based business entrepreneur and make money from home, first you have to do some self searching and self assessment. Next you have to get your priorities right.
“Good things don’t come to those who wait, they come to those who want something so bad, and they can’t wait for it.”—Ashton Kutcher
Every person is blessed with certain skills or qualities they are good at.
Mom, Do You Want To Get Out Of The House And Make Some Money?
May 13, 2007
Mom, Do You Want To Get Out Of The House And Make Some Money?
by: Nicole Dean
Question: I’m a stay at home mom and I want to contribute to our income. I don’t want an online business, though. I really don’t like computers. What can I do?
Signed, Let me Outta Here!
Dear Let me Outta Here!
There are just oodles of ways to make money and still have the flexibility to be home when you want to be.
Here are just a few ideas.
Crafts. If you have a craft that you enjoy, soap, jewelry, painting, or anything else crafty, then you have the potential for income. Find out where craft shows are, fairs, bazaars, church events, and reserve a booth. It’s an inexpensive way to test out a business idea. All you need is some inventory (which, if you don’t sell, you can give as gifts or sell on eBay) and some basic supplies like business cards.
Wedding Photographer. Do you have a talent for photography? You can work for yourself as a wedding photographer. Work only when you want to, and be home with the kids during the week.
Public Speaking: 9 Characteristics Of The Greats
May 12, 2007
Public Speaking: 9 Characteristics Of The Greats
by: Paul Evans
There’s more to speaking than sharing a few words. Here are the top nine characteristics of public speakers that you can use too
1. Solid Content. Even a person lacking charismatic gifts can develop solid content. Always share something the audience finds valuable to their lives.
2. Humorous. It’s hard to hate someone you laugh with. The best speakers find a way to get people smiling early in the program. It opens hearts and makes the group receptive. You don’t have to be hilarious, just humorous.
3. Organized. There’s no excuse for rambling through a presentation. Have your notes structured in way that keeps you on pace and on target. Listeners should feel they received a message that made sense and was easy to remember.
4. Approachable. Some speakers try to get in and get out as fast as possible, but the audience likes to know the speaker is available an approachable. One of the best ways to make a good impression is to get to the event early and meet people as they come in.
Information and how to shop for Secured Personal Loans
May 11, 2007
Information and how to shop for Secured Personal Loans
by: Luke Ashworth
What is a Personal Secured Loan?
A personal secured loan is a non-business loan secured with some type of collateral. Personal secured loans are secured using the assets of the borrower. The lender has the right to sell the borrower’s collateral in the event that the loan is not satisfactorily repaid. Typically, the borrower’s collateral must be something of high value, allowing the lender to feel comfortable in granting the loan because of the collateralized property’s resale value.
Personal secured loans in the UK are often referred to as homeowner loans. This is because the collateral used to secure the loan is the borrower’s equity in his or her home. However, some lenders are willing to accept other things as collateral instead of home equity.
People obtain personal secured loans for a variety of reasons. Some choose to use the money to make home improvements, while others choose to pay off debts. Still others use loan funds for education, buying a new automobile, or even taking a vacation. When you obtain a personal secured loan, you may use the money in any way you choose.
Value Investing
May 10, 2007
By definition, value investing is the process of selecting stocks that trade for less than their intrinsic value. A value investor typically selects stocks with lower than average price-to-book or price-to-earning ratios. Of course, it is not nearly this simple. Value investing is the corner stone of long-term growth. Those who practice it survive the ups and downs of the market and are more likely to emerge wealthy than those who ride the market, in principle, due to the higher quality of the companies falling under the prerequisites of the value investor. Value investing is essentially concerned with getting the most profit at the lowest cost. The basis of value is profit. Value investing is an investment style which favors good stocks at great prices over great stocks at good prices. Value investor extraordinaire Warren Buffett has used this style to become a billionaire.
Turn Your Competitors into Collaborators
May 10, 2007
Turn Your Competitors into Collaborators
by: Alicia Forest
Do you get discouraged or stuck in building your business because you think there’s too many others to compete against in your niche? A lot of solo business owners feel this way, especially when they are first starting out. I don’t want you to give up before you really get started, so I’d like you to consider thinking about your competition in a different way.
1. There’s an abundance of clients and customers for everyone.
2. Your competitors are potential collaborators and strategic alliances for you.
3. The better you come to know your competitors, the more you will become aware of the uniqueness of your own message and your own offerings.
If you embrace this perspective, you’ll find that those feelings of discouragement and “what’s the point - I can’t compete” will melt away.
1. If you come from the mindset of abundance, you won’t feel discouraged by the competition. There are more than enough clients and customers for everyone. And if you are building your business online, there is essentially an unlimited audience for your work.
Internet Marketing: Get Your Tax Money Back
May 9, 2007
Internet Marketing: Get Your Tax Money Back
by: Daniel Detlaf
Tax deductions for business expenses aren’t just for large corporations. As an Internet marketer or online entrepreneur it is important to know what you can and cannot deduct to save money on your taxes.
People new to business taxes tend to fall into one of two groups. The first group are those people who simply don’t believe they can be eligible for tax deductions. The second group are those who believe anything they touch while conducting business can be written off as a business expense. Both ideas will cost you money; the former in lost tax money, the latter in IRS fines.
In general, the kinds of things that can be deducted deal with the ongoing operation of your business: rental costs, utility expenses, and travel expenses. Not, for example, a new car. Items that add permanent value to your business (i.e. assets) are capitalized, not deducted. Interests on mortgages or repair of computer equipment (which maintain rather than appreciate your businesses value) are deductible expenses.
Investing in the Stock Market - When To!
May 8, 2007
Is really not as important as to how you invest in the stock market. And how you invest in the stock market should take into consideration what goals you are setting for that stock market investment.
For example, are you investing for capital appreciation or for income through dividend paying stocks? Or is the investment in the stock market for the combination of both capital appreciation and dividend income?
Are you investing through a Mutual fund(s) or selecting your own individual stocks?
Do you invest with a lump-sum dollar amount or dollar-cost average into your stock or Mutual fund positions (buying the same stock or Mutual fund at different prices over the years)?
Is your investment dollar spread too thin and are all of those dollars working for your ROI (return on investment)?
Do you pay commission fees to purchase a stock?
Do you pay load fees in your Mutual fund(s)? How much does your Mutual fund(s) charge you for management, operating and marketing fees (they are called ‘hidden fees’)?
‘How’ you invest in the stock market is more important than ‘when’ you invest in the stock market and ‘how’ you invest will determine your ROI.
Learn To Be Wisely Frugal But Selectively Extravagant!
May 7, 2007
Learn To Be Wisely Frugal But Selectively Extravagant!
by: Dr. Scott Brown, Ph.D.
Have you ever wondered why so many solid businessman drive cruddy, old cars from a dingy, run down offices to their palatial homes in the suburbs? Warren Buffet, perhaps the greatest investor alive is known for this. The reason they live this life style is not because they are cheap misers but because they have a high level of financial intelligence that you can develop as well.
They understand that if they have $90,000.00 that they could either put that money into
1. reducing their debt
2. invest it into the stock market
3. selective home improvements
4. improve the appearance of their business facilities (I am assuming that this doesn’t have an appreciable impact on their profitability and believe me it almost never does despite excuse mangers make to blow money)
5. buy a new Mercedes Benz for themselves
6. buy their children a new car.
