<![CDATA[Rivky Shimon - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:16:58 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Life Lessons and the Randy Pausch Head Fake Theory]]> The Randy Pausch infamous "Last Lecture" circles the internet like it was brand new, hot out of the stove. He gave the lecture months ago before he didn't have much time left. It's ironic that the hypothetical Last Lecture hits so close to home for us all.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 15, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/life-lessons-randy-pausch-head-910225.html <![CDATA[Location, Location, Location]]> If you have followed through with creating a decent business plan, then you are ready to pick a location. You might already have one in mind. But, you need other things to think about.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 22, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/location-location-location-218634.html <![CDATA[Business Creativity]]> The most amazing thing about business is how creative it can get. There are plenty of solutions for anything. You have to look and be ready when the opportunity knocks. Here are some steps you can take to make your business come together.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 21, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/business-creativity-217766.html <![CDATA[Art Communicates]]> The basic facts of life are often overlooked. We only have so many words in our dictionary. A word does not exist for everything we feel or want to express. Sometimes, we have to rely on other forms of communication.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 19, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/art-communicates-214239.html <![CDATA[Building Self Esteem]]> If you have never accomplished anything in your life, chances are you have low self-esteem. You're not alone. Life doesn't always afford everyone the opportunity to actually accomplish anything. So, take the opportunity!

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 16, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/building-self-esteem-210736.html <![CDATA[Exploring Creativity]]> Few people understand why art is such a huge part in all our lives. But, we all know that we can't live without it. I just wish that everyone would catch the bug and start exploring the many benefits there are to art.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 15, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/exploring-creativity-208970.html <![CDATA[Amateurs Vs. Pros]]> You may not be trying to run the greatest workshop in the world, but you do want to make it as successful as you can. Modeling a few of the steps the big guys use will help you put your workshop on the map.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 14, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/amateurs-vs-pros-208108.html <![CDATA[Successful Workshops]]> You may never have a workshop with thousands of people in attendance week after week, but you may. You have to start somewhere. Here's some tips on how to get started.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 13, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/successful-workshops-206875.html <![CDATA[Workshop Scripts]]> Often the more energetic and inviting speaker will attract the audience, not necessarily the person who actually has all the answers. Get the scoop on how to transform your informational workshop into something also interesting.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Feb 02, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/workshop-scripts-191430.html <![CDATA[Low Overhead Business]]> The hardest part about getting into business is the startup capital that you need. The truly ingenious business ideas are the ones that allow for low startup costs and high potential income.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 30, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/low-overhead-business-188251.html <![CDATA[Repeat Business]]> The balance in potential business income is easy to understand, but hard to nail. Charge high for the types of services customers only need every once in awhile. Charge low for regular repeat business. What is the best business model?

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 26, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/repeat-business-183970.html <![CDATA[High Transaction Value]]> High transaction value means that you maximize your income potential through your time and effort. Spending a great deal of time for little money does not compare to increasing your income potential through less effort. Here's how.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 23, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/high-transaction-value-180978.html <![CDATA[The Perfect Franchise Opportunity]]> Fast food, janitorial and delivery franchise opportunities peaked in 2006. How does Rivky's Art Workshops stack up against the competition? Pretty good!

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 22, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-perfect-franchise-opportunity-178964.html <![CDATA[Personal Revelations]]> To discover more about yourself, pick up a brush and visit your nearest canvas. Some people choose therapy. Some people roam the world trying to find their "self." But, using art to work through self exploration is much more effective.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 16, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/personal-revelations-172447.html <![CDATA[The Art of Art Workshops]]> My students come in prepared. They know the drill. But, workshops that aren't well organized often lose the interests of the artists they are trying to motivate.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 14, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-art-art-workshops-169308.html <![CDATA[The Business of Art Workshops]]> Most Americans are willing to give time free to the corporation where they work. But, what if it never leads to job security or promotions? Working for yourself is the key.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 14, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-business-art-workshops-169294.html <![CDATA[Engaging Your Audience]]> Getting nervous in front of an audience is normal. But, don't let it lock you up. Here are some tips of how to get over audience anxiety.

Contributor: Rivky Shimon
Published: Jan 14, 2007

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