Many people who taken the initial step and become associated with Liberty League find that this is the first step leading towards a more fulfilling life. What are the other commitments you can make to speed yourself along the path to success?Firstly read as much information as you can about Liberty League's range of proven products. Explore the products section of their website and become knowledgeable about their life-changing programs and...more
What To Do If Your Business Loan is Not ApprovedWords that all business owners dislike hearing from a lender are, "Sorry, we just can't approve your loan." It's frustrating when your business loan is not approved, and it may feel like your business ideas are now a hopeless venture. Rather than letting those feelings of despair overcome you because your business loan was not approved, though, step back and examine things carefully.- Don't take it...more
Summary: The author draws a lesson from a classic radio skit to show leaders how they might raise their activities to new levels of awareness and commitment. A classic radio skit by comedian Jack Benny involved Benny being held up on the street by a man with a gun. "Your money or your life," the gunman said to Benny, who portrayed himself in character as an inveterate tightwad. There was a long pause. The gunman repeated, "Your money or your life.""I'm thinking!" said Benny. "I'm thinking!"Whenever I remember that skit, I think of leadership. The portrayal of Benny's stage character, a skinflint equally concerned for his money as for his life, gives a kind of sideways, albeit humorous, glimpse into the nature of human commitment. For some people, there are things as important or more important than one's life. I submit that leadership involves such commitment -- maybe not as extreme as offering up one's life (though history clearly shows many leaders have) but none-the-less that calls for our total devotion.Leadership is not just position or even performance. It's much more. It's a life-quest. I am not saying it should be more important than your life; I am saying that if...more
In an ideal world, a CEO selects and preps a successor. He shows up at his retirement party, collects the gold watch, and heads for a life of bliss on teeing grounds and putting greens. His replacement hops onto the throne, transitions smoothly, and everyone lives happily ever after. Unfortunately, there's a big gap between the ideal and the real,...more
Last week's question from Anthony R. on how to choose the franchise that would best fulfill his life-long dream of owning his own business sparked a number of emails from other readers wanting to offer their two cents on the subject.Some folks offered helpful insights and suggestions on how to pick a franchise and a few things to watch out for,...more
What To Do If Your Business Loan is ApprovedYour business loan is approved. Congratulations! It's one of the most exciting phone calls you can receive as a business owner. It means that your business has received the financing that you've desired for opening your new business or expanding your existing business. Obviously, a celebration is in order! However, before popping open that bottle of champagne and proposing a toast, remember a few key rules before signing on the dotted line and picking up your check.- Thoroughly review all loan documents, and understand what they mean before you sign and accept the loan when your business loan is approved.If you don't understand something on the loan documents when your business loan is approved, ask the lender to explain. If you feel that the explanation was not clear, ask for further explanation, or ask that you receive a copy of the paperwork to take with you so that you can review, read, and research. Consult your attorney or accountant if you have questions.- Return all required documents to the lender on time when your business loan is approved.When your business loan is approved, there will be a number of documents and required...more
Q: A friend told me that as a woman of Native American descent I might be eligible for a special SBA program that will help me start a small business. He said I could compete for government contracts through this program. Can you tell me what SBA...more
Do not feel pity on yourself if you have numerous debts and limited finance in your hands to repay. If you are a property owner and trying to spot a reliable loan plan which can easily deduct the debts in a single amount then bad debt secured...more
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard that "relationships are the most important part of business." In other words, people buy from people they know. If you want to make sales and build loyal buyers, building relationships is...more
When doing business, do not let your anxieties get the best of you in the business world. It is important to know how to handle your anxieties and stresses. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on what to do in managing your...more
Bad credit does not discriminate persons and victimize even tenants with any tags like CCJs, defaults, arrears, and so on. To tackle such circumstance one might not have the adequate funds with him and seeking an external finance becomes the only way...more
Cash back credit cards are great for those who pay off their balances every month and don't require a super-low interest rate. For the reward seeker who wants cold hard cash in exchange for his or her credit card loyalty, cash back credit cards pay...more