A quiet amusement of mine is to watch the expression of people who arrivelate for mytime management seminars. (Now you're going to be worried every time you goto oneof my programs!) The look resembles a child who just got caught with a handin thecookie jar. Tail between the legs, these people shuffle in sheepishlymumblingsomething about traffic, while their friends jibe, "How can you be late fora timemanagement class"?The number one complaint I...more
For the last few years anyone in the tech industry could tell you who the 'evil empire' was and why it was known as such. However, after a hugely successful blog adoption campaign, utilizing over 1500 bloggers within the company, Microsoft has almost completely overcome the unwanted moniker.Into this world that has lost an evil empire rides Sony, Microsoft's chief gaming competitor. Now, while Sony and Microsoft do compete on other fronts, they...more
Currently with over 150 new home developments sites underway it should not be surprising that making the bestdecision about what areas to choose from can seem a littleoverwhelming. In order to make it easier to find new homes,Jacksonville should be broken down into different quadrants.Mainly four different areas with different styles to choosefrom. Downtown should be considered one quadrant. The Northside which has been steadily expanding is another. Thebeaches, intercoastal and Southside can be consideredtogether although vastly different depending on the area.Lastly the Westside has a large variety of new home sites. Attempting to review each new home site development isbeyond the scope of this article. However listed below youwill find each new development and their available priceranges. This should give you a pretty good idea of what newhomes Jacksonville has to offer. For specifics it wouldprobably be best if you contacted a Jacksonville real estateagent to help you decide.Now on to the best new homes Jacksonville has to offer.Downtown is currently undergoing a revitalization. Whilesingle family homes are available they reside in thehistoric Springfield district. The new...more
For contract cleaning companies office cleaning is the most competitive market to break into. Some organisations change their cleaners on a regular basis, every year or some even every six months because they cannot find a company that will consistently meet their requirements. What we find is that these companies do not have a clear indication of...more
Running a seminar or a small business management course can potentially be a labor intensive undertaking. You want to ensure the ROI. A major part of that effort will be in researching developing your materials for presentation. How do you do this?The following acronym (SOAP) sums up the process and the result: reSearchleads to Originality ...more
What's the first image that comes to mind when you hearthe term -- motivated seller?You probably think of someone who is desperate to sell hisproperty, as quickly as possible, for well below the marketprice - right?Well, sometimes that's true but often it's not.There are many reasons, other than desperation, thatmotivate a person to put their property on the market. Maybe needed repairs are too costly for the property owneror perhaps the owner is relocating to a different area.Maybe the owner, for various reasons, is trying to avoidthe pressure of waiting to the last minute to sell hisproperty so time isn't always a consideration.Whatever the reason a motivated seller puts his propertyon the market, the opportunity to make a better thanaverage deal is greatly increased and that means moreprofit for you.It's important to remember however, no matter howmotivated a seller is, nobody wants to give away the farm(so to speak). A house represents a great deal of money andthere will be limitations on how far a seller is willing togo to sell his property.Enter the motivated buyer!A motivated buyer is, first and foremost, a salesman andhis product is himself. A seller needs to know that...more
Can you feel the chill in the air? And there it begins to snow! Vast open spaces, roof tops, trees . - all covered with layers of white pure snow. Sure sign that Christmas is not far. Everything changes during Christmas time. Psychologically it...more
Why should you take out a second mortgage or a home equity line of credit instead of refinancing?Well, You Shouldn't!!Why Not?1. Second Mortgages usually have an interest rant that is twice or even three times as high as your first mortgage...more
In addition to the many questions that you should pose to a potential Franchisor, and the many questions they should pose to you, there are several other considerations for you to determine your compatibility with a particular Franchise system. If...more
Do you take a person's credentials for granted? Most people do! For instance they don't think twice when they hear about Marxism. They take the concept seriously because they know that it was authored by Dr. Karl Marx. What they don't know is...more
So you want to learn how to trade? Whether you're interested in the stock market, forex market, or futures market, gaining some knowledge of trading is crucial for your success. The only way to trade the markets is to learn what you're doing first....more
You have found the car of your dreams, but you know your credit is not the greatest. You ask yourself, "How can I get an auto loan with bad credit?"You are not alone. Thousands of people ask the same question everyday. Just because you have bad...more