Author: Ron DuBoisBefore you can move forward financially, you need to understand where you are starting from. No matter what your financial goals are, it is important to take a present financial snapshot. This financial information will be useful in generating your financial plan as well as for providing a gauge of your progress over time.Your Net WorthOne of the first places to start when establishing your current financial reality, is...more
Author: Jeff WhitlongIn the economic down turn being experienced worldwide, people are making use of any resources available to them to keep heads above water. In the process many people cannot save enough to buy a car, thus the need for car credit. It is easy to get a car loan to purchase the car of your dreams; all you need is to meet some requirements. People with bad credit scores will bear witness that many car dealerships turned them down....more
Author: Jonathan TaylorMost people think of their customers when it comes to getting referrals, but the truth is, it's hard to get referrals from your customers even if you provide them with excellent service. Why? People are naturally busy these days. They already have so much on their minds, so it's hard to get them to talk about your business. The other reason is that it can be difficult to set up a "referral system" with individuals, because they are not system oriented. Instead, I recommend targeting complimentary businesses for your referral marketing. Complimentary businesses offer a great opportunity to create referral programs since businesses already use systems such as this. So what type of business would be the ideal complimentary business to your car detailing service? Well, there are quite a few that I could come up with, but the best one that comes to mind are non-profit businesses. Non-profit businesses need help with support. The two biggest problems they face are: 1. The lack of money 2. The lack of publicity The one thing that non-profit organizations do have is a loyal following of individuals who are willing to help out. This is a great opportunity for your...more
Author: Sarah CornishFollowing the Christmas splurge, New Year is the perfect time to overhaul your finances and see where you could make savings. A money makeover doesn’t even have to be about cutting back; it could just be about making sure that you’re not unnecessarily wasting money and that you are receiving any money that you’re entitled...more
Author: Elie NassourThere are many ways to set yourself aside from what is going on in the economy and just build your own life. That can happen using the internet and learning to leverage it. Let me share a story with you about myself. Just about 6 months ago I was working in a mechanic shop about ten hours a day and still was not making the money...more
Author: Jonathan TaylorWhat's the easiest way to avoid cold calling in sales? Have your customers call you. "It's not that easy" you may say. I say "Sure it is if you have a system in place." What do I mean by system? Let me give you an example. Let's just say I'm a professional landscaper who's just starting in the business. Knowing how competitive the landscaping industry is, I realize I'm in an uphill battle right out of the gate. I've got to separate myself from the pack. The pack is out there doing the same thing to advertise. I open up the phone book under "landscaping" and see everybody has the same boring message- "Call us today for a FREE estimate." Gee what a deal. Then it dawns on me; I need to give in order to get- and I'm talking more than free estimates. I'm thinking information. So I come up with an ad- Call for your free informational audio CD on The 10 Secrets to Maintaining a Greener lawn, without all the chemicals. Now tell me, who's going to turn down that kind of info. Next is creating the product. That's really the easy part. I'll need a copy of Audacity. Relax it's FREE. You can download a copy at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/. Now I can record messages...more
Author: Hector MillaCan a homeowner in mortgage default refinance to stop foreclosure instead of loan modification? In most cases, absolutely! The following brief overview of what's required to successfully pursue this alternative should give you a...more
Author: Derek O\'DwyerStruggling to monetize Social Media - you are not alone... So many Online Entrepreneurs have the fatal belief that they have an automatic right to online riches. This is mistake number one. I too have fallen into this trap over...more
Author: Hector MillaIf you find yourself in a state of foreclosure, you need to know your options. Like many Americans today, you may have lost a job or become stuck with an adjustable rate mortgage that just rose to a price out of your reach. If...more
Author: mark collierHow to make money blogging A popular way to get traffic and to increase your inbound links is blogging and the social media like Twitter and Facebook. The use of social media is becoming very popular but I still think that...more
Author: Hector MillaWith our economy on a downward spiral, everyone is feeling the effects of this is some way or another. Big businesses are collapsing and going under, which is causing a domino effect. As businesses close down, thousands of people...more
The use of printed flyers as promotional material has become common practice in recent years. It is an effective way to let your customers know about upcoming sales and events. The cost of flyer printing can be quite affordable too if you use an...more