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 what is expected from the clean. After some time they complain that standards have fallen.This...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 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 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 breeds happiness, fun frolic, everything good and worth looking forward to. Another thing that is...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 together, you should cover more bases than just the basic questions to understand how the business makes money. That will be ultimately important of course, but several general considerations will be imperative for you to analyze as well, if you really want to understand your potential 'strategic-partner'.Franchisor's Qualification SystemOne of the initial things you should strive to understand is the level of development that the Franchisor's Candidate qualification system has reached. Your first reaction to that might be 'Why do I care about a Franchise Qualification system - I only care if I get a Franchise or not?' I would suggest that you should care a great deal.After all, if the Franchise Candidate qualification system hasn't been well developed, it may be a reflection on the business of the Franchise itself. The most important...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
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