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Business grants were originally created by federal and local governments to provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners. The goal was and still is to help stimulate the national and local economy, and to help fund research that will help a certain industry. In more recent years, non-profit organizations and major corporations began to give out business grants. They had similar goals, but also found that giving away grant money is great for public relations and is a great tax write-off. For nearly 100 years now, business grants have helped thousands of individuals across the country either start or expand an existing business. Some business grants have even provided free tools and services (software, hardware, consulting, coaching, etc) to underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged women who want to start businesses. Many are concerned though that a bad economy might lead to the end of business grants. They reason that companies will no longer be able to afford to give money away, and that government agencies will reallocate funds to more needy issues. That reasoning, however, is mostly false. The good thing about business grants is that, unlike business loans, they will never go out of style. Remember that business loans are given by greedy companies looking to make a profit. Business grants, on the other hand, are given as charitable gifts. Their availability is not as dependent on the economy, and because they never have to be repaid – they don’t and never did pose any risk to the grantor. Even more, business grants are great tax write-offs for major corporations – even if they are doing bad financially. Granted, some companies will reduce the amount of grants that they give out – but they generally won’t terminate the program completely. Government agencies too may reallocate some of the funds that normally were for business grants, but their business grant programs will always exist. This is because local and federal government officials realize that small businesses drive the economy and create jobs. They would dare not destroy programs that can help small businesses thrive – especially during a recession. Therefore, don’t give up in your search for the business grant that is right for you. They are still out there, and many entrepreneurs are receiving such assistance every single year. To find relevant opportunities, remember to check the web sites of all major companies and smaller companies. You also want to check with your local city, county, and state government offices. The National Institute of Business Grants provides free tips and secrets on how to obtain business grants. For more details, visit www.Business-Grants.comBest Smartphone Software

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There was a time when the use of the words, “Yoga” and “business,” in the same sentence, would have been considered “shameful.” However, when you have a Yoga studio, pay for a lease, advertising, insurance, utilities, and more – you know this is serious business. Whether you own a Yoga studio, or are an independent contractor, your money is “on the line,” and possibly your life savings. Many Yoga teachers, and directors, often ask me the following questions: What is my most effective way to advertise? Who should handle the marketing? What can I do about student retention? Why does a Yoga teacher need a sales letter or business plan? As the popularity of Yoga grows, more Yoga teachers are looking for professional advice to “stream line,” market effectively, and make their Yoga businesses “recession proof.” For some Yoga teachers, Yoga has evolved from a sideline hobby to a fulltime Yoga business. Yoga students will not be happy to train and learn with you “in a closet.” As a Yoga teacher, your economic survival is at stake. With a fulltime business, of any kind, a surprising amount of overhead will follow. When you own a Yoga studio, you have to “wear many hats.” If you are already an established Yoga teacher, you went into teaching Yoga to share the gift and practice your own solo routine more often. Many of the most successful Yoga studios, ashrams, and wellness centers, get “insider” business and marketing advice. The surprising fact is that Yoga business coaching doesn’t have to cost as much as you think. Yoga business coaching can be handled on a “per session” basis. Many Yoga businesses save, and learn, far more than the session costs. If this is not the case, it is time to find a different Yoga business coach or consulting service. The objective of Yoga business coaching is to help the Yoga business owner become self sufficient. Therefore, consulting is not for dependence, but to teach the typical Yoga studio owner how to fill the gaps and address priorities within a particular Yoga business. What type of Yoga studio should seek business advice? Most Yoga businesses, of any size, can use help with a particular issue. Established Yoga studios, and Yoga teachers, usually know where they need help, but still need practical solutions. Also, established Yoga studio owners may want to “recession proof” their business or increase their market share right now. Is this type of service geared toward new Yoga studios, as well? After years of Yoga training, and thousands of dollars, many new Yoga teachers need to recover the money they have invested in their new career as soon as possible. Yoga business consulting services will help any new Yoga studio get to the next level and put the learning curve behind. Are Yoga business consulting and technical support services given by phone or Email? Actually, I use a combination of both methods. After a Yoga business coaching session by phone, there is a “homework assignment” for my client. Sometimes, this assignment will save my client thousands of dollars or create unforeseen revenue streams. Sales letters, marketing campaigns, and website development can be handled by your Yoga business coach, but it is far less expensive if you learn how to take control of your own marketing campaign. Again, the objective is to have a client who becomes totally self sufficient. However, complete marketing campaigns for Yoga studios are never refused by any responsible business coach. In any economy, coaching programs for marketing and business will save you thousands of dollars, and teach you skills that will last you a lifetime. At this point, it will be much easier for you to help your own Yoga students and clients. © Copyright 2006 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications WP Autoblog Software

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Experiential training program aims to get more women leaders
in top management positions. Birmingham, AL (GoArticles) September 7, 2005 – Can women lead
America’s businesses? Six corporate consultants and one Princeton student say “Yes!” A new leadership development program for women in business was
announced today. Six former corporate managers and consultants
to Fortune 500 companies and one student from Princeton came
together to form one of the most dynamic new development
programs for women in business available on the market today. WomenCorp, an international women’s leadership training company,
was developed as a solution to the problem many companies are
experiencing in attracting and retaining top talent. “Considering that 50% of the talent pool is made up of women and
women are leaving at twice the rate of men, something has to be
done to help companies keep their women leaders.” Says Roxanne
Batson, founder of WomenCorp. The concept of an experiential training program for women was
developed after these consultants and entrepreneurs noted how
many large corporations were suffering continual outflow of
their women managers. “Our goal was to develop a way to help companies retain talented
individuals by addressing the specific training needs that would
develop women in management to their highest potential” said
Batson. The venture began with a survey (see it at
http://www.WomenCorp.org) conducted by WomenCorp, that asked
both men and women managers why they felt that less than 20% of
top management in companies are women. While the answers and
comments varied, the consensus was “lack of flexibility”. It has long been debated that women, often the primary
caregivers in their family, have the ability and desire to work
50-60 hours per week and give their complete attention to the
company. Therefore, it’s been said that it is difficult for such
women to compete with men who focus more time and energy on
their job. Yet, in society today, many women are not only the primary
caregivers, but also the sole provider within their family. In
addition, many possess talents that are highly valuable to the
company. For successful companies to stay on top and retain
their talent, it will continue to be important to open the doors
for women to achieve top management positions. There is another issue that surfaced in the survey. It seems
that while many women (52.4%) believe that women in management
are not as confident as male peers, men felt differently (only
17.9% chose “lack of confidence” as an issue). “Confidence usually comes from knowledge, but can be undermined
when there is a lack of support for the way women view things,”
said Ms. Batson. “A woman who have achieved a high position in
her company is often a lone female voice among many male voices
so there isn’t much support. At the same time, few women are in
line management jobs where they are able to gain experience
necessary to manage to the bottom line. Yet, this is exactly the
type experience that most companies look for in its top tier
managers. This is where we believe we can make a difference.” WomenCorp offers development workshops for mindset and
confidence building combined with experiential training to teach
women in management all aspects of running highly profitable
businesses including P&L, revenue generation and leadership. CONTACT INFORMATION: Brian Kirk WomenCorp (205) 835-8167
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