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 and Authenticity in PresentationEssentially, if you research your topic thoroughly before...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...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 breeds happiness, fun frolic, everything good and worth looking forward to. Another thing that is inevitably related to Christmas is expenses. With so many people neglecting Christmas when it comes to saving for, implies borrowing in one form or the other. When you are borrowing then the best way inarguably is Christmas loans. Many people think that credit card is a better way to pay for Christmas expenses. But if you are thinking of borrowing for longer time period than Christmas loans offer better value for money. "Christmas loans" is specific name for personal loans for Christmas. There are huge advantages of taking Christmas loans over any other alternative form. The personal loans for Christmas have lower interest rates than credit cards or overdraft. This certainly implies that your monthly repayments will be smaller and also you will be able to pay back your loan faster. The interest rates for Christmas loans are usually fixed. This...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 rate. You can refinance instead and keep a very low rate. In the long run a second mortgage will just...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 you are going to be getting into business with someone with the goal of creating an outstanding future...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 that "Dr." Marx was a womanizer who was too lazy to work his way through the higher educational institutions to earn his Ph.D. the honest way. "Dr." Marx received his "doctorate" by mail order! Unfortunately, for modern economics he had a gift for gab and was able to sell his ungrounded ramblings of economic reform that was nothing more than a confused projection of his inner rage at his own incompetence rather than ability as an economist.Even back at the turn of the last century there were unscrupulous universities that accept nearly anybody who applies. These bottom rate "universities" became known as diploma mills. Many people don't know that these diploma mills exist to this very day. Many individuals are seeking a doctorate in business administration because of the high pay levels for business professors. Schools like the University of Sarasota, Nova Southeastern University, and California Coastal University are examples of...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
Want to build your fan base? Meaning, do you want to attract more clients or customers to you and your product or service? Then build a platform. A platform is media lingo for having a solid base from which to pitch your work. It's about numbers,...more
Starting a business without any capital is a daunting task. How do you pay your staff? Where do you find money for stock? What can you do to improve cashflow? These are just some of the questions you'll face. Read on for a few ideas that helped me in...more
Being in debts is not a crime. This is what all consumers should keep in mind before they start taking loans and credits. But the fact remains that most debtors take loans often going beyond their affordability and fail to make the payments. What is...more
It happens, that's all I can say. And in order to continue freelancing and work from the comfort of your own home, you'll have to accept it. One of the biggest perks about working from home is being able to organize your time and dictate your own...more