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Success stories dont really start from the upper echelons of society. It is usually the rags to riches story that inspire and instill hope among budding entrepreneurs. You cannot say the same about Mike Trimarco. His story is not one of struggle against odds with nothing to ward off those hurdles. Rather, Trimarcos story is one of working his way up the ladder of success after being educated and schooled to do that. His educational qualifications are dwarfed only by his professional ones. Mike Trimarco is one of those rare breed of men who have applied their education to build up a business empire. There was little recklessness or risky ventures with Trimarco. It was more of a practiced craftsmanship to build up something with patience and perseverance.

Mike Trimarco went to the best schools. He completed his Bachelors in Science from the Cornell University in New York. This happens to be an Ivy League college in USA. Trimarco went on to study business at the Harvard University. His distinguished achievements as a student got him the best jobs. He worked as a financial employee for prestigious firms like Lehman Brothers Trading and GE Capital. But Trimarco was not happy working for others. He wanted to build up something of his own. His sweep of vision was not to be contained in a company that was not his. So he decided to chuck up his cushy job and start something from scratch. In the year 1999, Mike Trimarco struck out on his own. Ten years down the line, he became the numero uno dealer of Dish Network Inc., the largest satellite TV provider in America.

The road to success was not without hurdles. Mike Trimarco faced what many businesspersons of his caliber generally come across. There were issues with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there were falsified reports of scam and fraud. But Trimarco always considered these as distractions. He knew that he was building up something not just for himself or his business empire. He was making sure that American citizens get access to the best possible entertainment packages. He was working tirelessly to rise beyond the accusations of fraud and scam and give back customers what they had entrusted in him: the license to entertain them. Trimarco was working full time to bring Dish Network Inc. to as many American homes as possible.

Mike Trimarcos vision for his company is not confined by the barriers that have cropped up over time. He managed to quell all of them in getting ahead. Surely, along the way, Trimarco made some

enemies and detractors. His success story rubbed many complacent business networks the wrong way. Before they knew what hit them, Trimarco had overtaken them in business domains that they have worked in for ages. Trimarco quickly realized the value of digital technology and how it will revolutionize the way people watch TV. His vision for a future where every American home has access to satellite TV is well on track to be an achieved dream.

Lejon Sumling grew up in Pomona California. A product of a rough childhood, Lejon broke through the barriers to become a well respected entrepreneur. No stranger to adversity, with his back against the wall, unemployed, broke, and financially illiterate; Lejon at the tender age of 18 was introduced to Network Marketing. Always having the entrepreneur spirit that spawned from his father Larry Sumling. Lejon sought after understanding of how business and Network Marketing works. A few short years later, Lejon has toured and grew sales groups all over Asia, Europe and the Pacific Rim, has traveled internationally, and has grown some of the fastest growing sales teams in the industry. It is with his focus, determination and can do attitude that separates this man from 90% of the population. Although the road to your success is not about Lejon, We would suspect you would want to have a great coach! Lejon Sumling is a Global Entrepreneur.Lejon Sumling Global Entreprenuer He has traveled globally, and has been responsible either as a consultant or distributor for over Million dollars of products and services sold http://lejonsumling.com/.

Lejon’s unique mindset and , -never say die- attitude, incredible work ethic and boundless optimism are the talents he uses to inspire other leaders worldwide. We welcome you to sample Lejon’s global perspective and see how his ideas and techniques can take you to the winners circle in your personal and business life!

Lejon gives back 10% of all his earning to Charities all over the world. If you have a charitable foundation, Lejon would like to know. Please email him and his staff to:

Chairman of the world-leading Cambridge Wireless network and an adviser to successive UK governments, Dr Cleevely helped revolutionise broadband delivery in Cambridge. He founded telecoms consultancy Analysys in 1985 and has founded many other influential technology businesses including 3WayNetworks, Abcam and spectrum monitoring company CRFS. He was a co-founder of Cambridge Network and in 2009 became founding chairman for Cambridge Universitys new Centre for Science and Policy.

Q: What would you advise any startups – not just technology but any industry sector – to treat as priorities to get their companies off the ground?
Make sure that you have more money than you think you need (because it won’t be enough). Find people who can sort out the hygiene factors for you book-keeping, accounting, recruitment, contracts and so on are dealt with by people who do this kind of thing all the time and can do it much more quickly and effectively than you. Finally, think big you need to plan all the systems and processes that you are using so that they can scale-up. So, for example, it is worth investing in a little bit of software that makes something routine even if it costs you something in investment now because later on that process will free up time for you to do the important stuff.

Q: What was the biggest challenge you faced in starting your first major venture?
Making sure that all the processes work together and that no time was wasted. Quite often start-ups find it very difficult to plan and conserve resources and to do things in a systematic way so that they are efficient even as a small-scale. (This is based on my experience at Analysys).

Q: Do you think difficulty in engaging with funders was due to their lack of understanding or your inability to explain the proposition?
My first real experience of getting funding was with Abcam. Where the people knew me already it was very easy to explain what we were doing and for them to enthusiastically support us. When it came to pitching to people who see many of these business plans every day it was almost impossible to convince them that there was anything worthwhile in the proposition. So I think it’s neither the lack of understanding nor an inability to explain the proposition but the provenance of the message that is really important.

Louis Orloff is the founder of OrloffAdvisors LLC, a leading company providing business consulting services to entrepreneurs with small to middle market businesses. Their wide range of services includes Forward Planning, Strategic Consulting, Technology Analysis, Streamlining Processes, Asset Liquidation, and Conflict Resolution. With a focus on market research, planning, strategy, measurement, evaluation, and control, he helps his clients in streamlining their areas of operations. His company, Orloff Advisors LLC takes the necessary steps to successfully grow the business of their clients, specifically focusing on research, design, planning, assessment, and management structures. At OrloffAdvisors LLC, Louis Orloff and his team helps their clients in entering into new growth channels and differentiating their business from rival firms.

He has real world experience in product research and design, manufacturing, importing, retail merchandising, bureaucracy operations, family involvement in business, and streamlining processes. Louis Orloff was the President of highly successful Matrix Group Limited, Inc., a multi-title mail order catalog and internet marketing business. Over the years, Louis Orloff has distinguished himself with his ability of solving problems and working effectively for getting optimum results. Another highlight of his career was serving as President of Louis Gregory Corporation, a supplier to the sporting goods industry. LG specialized in designing, sourcing and importing accessory programs worldwide for various sporting goods companies and national retailers. Some of his clients include Nike, Reebok, Payless Show, Wal-Mart and lots more. Mr. Orloff has also previously served as Executive Vice President of Mitchellace Inc for six years from 1975-1981. Louis Orloff was managed the inventory and production control processes and was promoted to plant manager in the year 1977. His creative, comprehensive and well-researched approach was recognized and Louis Orloff was promoted to Executive Vice President in the next year.

His significant practical experience and educational qualifications which include a BS/BA in Business Accounting from the Ohio State University in Columbus have helped him provide quality services to his clients. For more details about Louis Orloff and his business achievements, please browse through www.orloffadvisors.com.

Today, candles have found wide spread acceptance for a host of occasions. Their application extends beyond the power-scarce homes. Whether it is birthday party, aromatherapy or candlelight dinner, candles are being used by all and sundry. Some yoga gurus also advocate the use of candles during Yoga.

It is in such a scenario that selling candles has become a lucrative business option for many enterprises and individuals alike. People are increasingly flocking the industry, to cash in on the boom. Many such enterprises, offering a plethora of options to prospective clients, are doing robust business in the current market situation.

Some of the interesting candle types that are fast gaining prominence are:

Pillar Candles

Taper or Dinner Candles

Gel Candles

Floating Candles

Container or Filled Candles

Votive Candles

Tealight Candles

Luminary Candles

Tin candles

Jar candles

To become successful in the candle selling or candle making industry, one must have an astute knowledge of the customer demand. The entrepreneur must also be equipped with a huge array of different shapes, sizes, color, and aroma of the candles. Having good business acumen is a prerequisite to succeed in this business. To start with, the entrepreneur should be well aware of the leading wholesale dealers in the area. It is then, important to identify which wholesale dealer will prove to be the most viable from the business perspective. Keeping a clear profit margin in mind, before buying Wholesale Candles from Candle Suppliers will definitely provide a fillip to your business endeavor.

One should also make sure that the price, at which the entrepreneur is buying the candles, should be relatively cheaper than its contemporaries. This will allow the entrepreneur to provide its services at a much cheaper rate, thereby increasing the profit margin. In a short span of time, the entrepreneur can easily double the companys profit margin. Another relevant thing that should be kept in mind is the customer demand. The entrepreneur must be able to customize the solutions according to the clients wish and upgrade the products regularly.