Do you need to request products samples for an event you are organizing? Do you need to request bulk freebies for fundraising? Do you need to find sponsors for product donations?Here are strategies to help you request freebies and samples from companies and sponsors. You should be aware that the offers posted on many free stuff sites are not suitable for bulk requests. These sites list free stuff offered by corporations that use free offers...more
One of the biggest challenges many of my clients face is having the right people.Prior to coaching I'd often hear: "if only I could find the right people my business would much more profitable""I'd have less stress""I spend more time managing my people than getting the work done" and more.Gary's StoryGary who runs a plumbing business has 5 staff. He was always complaining that they were lazy, didn't use their initiative and would take advantage...more
Why are Japanese cars consistently beating North American brands in the own backyard? Why is there a Geyser in Yellowstone National Park a major tourist attraction? Why is the Maytag repairman always alone? One word answers those 3 questions: Reliability. People love what they can count on. This is the cornerstone into how the Joey P system works. You can have all the gimmicks and magic tricks in the world, but if the people lose faith in you, it is almost lost for good. Being tagged as unreliable is like being corporately bankrupt; it will take years before you can come out of its shadow. The key here is to develop a system that will keep you looking responsible even during moments of crisis or backbreaking workload. One way to develop an aura of reliability is to maintain consistency in various visible aspects of your job. The "Early Bird" approach is one of the best ways to be noticed from a management perspective, and a great way to show a commitment to your job. If you can go in about 30 minutes before the majority of the staff comes into work, then this adds to your image. Your boss' will feel like they can send you notifications of tasks to do early in the morning before you...more
Before entering the world of investing, it is important to honestly analyze your present situation. Doing so will allow you to effectively manage your own money in a way which maximizes returns while limiting unwanted risk. Questions to consider include:What is my investment goal? How much time do I have to attain this goal?Methods of saving for...more
Successful marketing of a product or service rests on the effective market research. Marketing research is an answer to various questions that crop up in your mind regarding the product. Some of the questions are:- Will the product sell? - What is the proper distribution channel to be followed?- Is there a need for the product to meet any specific...more
"The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment." ~Warren G. BennisWell, not quite. At least, not yet. But, automation is certainly the watchword as today's manufacturers face razor-thin profit margins, Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing and ISO-9002/QS-1000 quality standards. In fact, companies must automate in order to deliver what today's customer is demanding, when he wants it and at the price he wants to pay.Let's start by taking a look at the reasons why manufacturers automate their packaging operations in the first place. Then, we'll explore some of the tools that help them do it.Labor The availability and quality of a reliable talent pool is one of the most important business drivers in any industry. So, management must get the most out of the people they do have. Automation allows companies to reassign human resources to more productive areas such as quality control, customer service or product design. And, while workers are sometimes concerned that machines will "replace" them (not usually true), automated systems can let companies...more
The single most common mistake that a note holder makes when creating a note is that they fail to check their buyer's Credit Report. It seems so simple, but it is worth repeating "Most people fail to check the credit report of their prospective...more
I know. I know you're excited about your new business. I know you have a great idea and when you tell others about it, they think you have a great idea, too. A great idea is the birth of a new small business.But as a self-employed small business...more
Most companies focus on developing a brochure, a slick 4 color tri-fold brochure with pictures, the name of their company, phone number, etc. That's actually how people treat it It's just a brochure with very little meaning. It's treated with low...more
How you handle questions from an audience can often be thedeciding factor as to how your presentation is received. Ifyou're pitching for business, then it's absolutely vital tohandle questions well. 1. Be prepared for questions - When you write...more
Homeowner loans are loans that are given to borrowers who own a house. Homeowner loans are secured loans for which the borrower has to offer his house as collateral. If you avail a homeowner loan against your house which is already mortgaged, then...more
In this modern economy, lenders provide loans tailored to just about any situation. Balloon loans are one such loan, but carry a serious downside if you're not careful. Balloon LoansA balloon loan has nothing to do with hot air or floating around the...more