I once read a story of an extremely successful car salesperson. This man used to have people lined up waiting to buy cars from him. In his story, he wrote over and over again that one of the main things that helped him to succeed was using business cards. It sounds like a really minor thing to focus on; but it worked for him. There is probably something here that can help you grow faster too.I don't remember the name of this person; or everything...more
Are you overwhelmed by a constant state of overload? It's certainly one reason why we can have trouble making decisions, taking an action, or choosing a direction.This article discusses three patterns of "decision gridlock" that tend to surface because of overload. Overload can strike stealthily, while we're least expecting it, such as when we suddenly (or gradually) have:-- Too much information, or an unclear idea of how to apply it-- Too many...more
By strategic consulting, you can come up with savvy decisions regarding your idea of selling your investment properties. It is not a simple task, it involves research, studies and planning that must come from people who have the most reliable ideas about investment properties. You should be dealing with your investment properties in an intellectual manner to assure a good future.As an investors, you should have thought that in the future, there will be instances that you are going to sell your properties. This is called the exit strategy. This essential for every investment property. Ask yourself if you are going to revive the property or will you just choose to sell it and use the proceeds for another investment. And when you are ready to sell but cannot find a buyer, make sure that your loan can be assumed. Determine what the loan assumption costs will be and if financing terms will change with an assumption. You must research first about financing options before continue with the final decision. Interest rates shouldn't be the only focus of your plan.Selling a property is to make profit. So if you don't want that profit fly away right before your eyes, be careful and smart. You...more
In some ways, opening an internet business is a lot like opening a store in the real world. You search out the perfect location to open your store, on the internet, that is your web address. You build a beautiful store that is welcoming and attractive. On the internet, that is going to be your website. In both scenarios, you stock quality...more
Successful business plans strike a balance between unbridled enthusiasm and cautious pessimism in their tone. Neither extreme is right for a business plan and this will influence how you describe both the downsides and upsides of the business. DownsidesThe potential pitfalls and risks involved with starting your business should be brought up, but...more
By the time you investigate and determine each cost of starting up a bar, you may have spent months on research only to determine that you cannot profitably operate in the way you had envisioned, sending you back to square one. Avoid this possibility by starting with an expert (and preferably more than one) who can help you create a top-down estimate. Start With Your Network The first place to look is with friends, family, or contacts of your friends and family who are willing to speak with you from their experience of launching a bar. Hopefully they will be willing to do so for nothing more than the satisfaction of you out. Some bar start up costs are similar to those of a nightclub or restaurant, so consider speaking to individuals with those experiences as well. Non-Competing Business Owners Bar business owners operating in another city, far enough away that they cannot be considered a competitor, may be willing to help you out by sitting down to describe the costs of launching. Perhaps the consulting fee may be as low as the cost of the business owner's lunch. When talking to individuals who have opened bars in the past, be sure to determine whether the cost of doing...more
The elements of a business plan which is intended to encourage outside capital investment into a company must all work in concert towards this goal. These are the major sections of a business plan and how they help to convince funders that funding...more
If you are already running an Internet business marketing campaign or are about to embark on a marketing campaign, one concept you cannot afford to skimp on is search engine optimization. SEO is one of the most popular buzz words in Internet business...more
Toronto, Canada - GAO Embedded (www.GAOEmbedded.com) is offering its TI DSP evaluation development board which can be integrated into a user's systems easily and directly. It is specifically designed for research and experimentation and for product...more
Referred to as the Google dance, but what is it? Well, it's really just a fun phrase for when Google updates its index. This occurs regularly once a month, and can cause a lot of movement in rankings, meaning that it's come to be feared by many in...more
Who could have predicted the growth in corporate websites and their role in business success would be so important in just 10 short years?These days SMEs need a website that looks like it belongs to a credible, professional organisation, coupled with...more
Planning a new course is one of the most exciting aspects of a trainer's work. There's so much to think of in terms of who will you be teaching? How long will the course of study last. What resources are available to deliver it? Aims and...more