"Franchising dates back to at least the 1850s; Isaac Singer, who made improvements to an existing model of a sewing machine, wanted to increase the distribution of his sewing machines. His effort, though unsuccessful in the long run, was among the first franchising efforts in the U.S. A slightly later, yet much more successful, example of franchising was John S. Pemberton's franchising of Coca-Cola. Early American examples include the telegraph...more
I feel like I've had the same hair style for years. That is until about six months ago. Since then I've unleashed my inner Linda Evangelista and played around with a few different styles and even colors! A few months ago, I decided I would try the Victoria Beckham style - you know the one - it is shorter in the back and angles to a longer profile in the front.I went into the salon ready for this drastic cut (for me anyway) and told my hairdresser...more
Another element that is extremely, extremely important to include in your credibility kit is testimonials. Testimonials are very, very important and you need to start to think about it. If you're not getting testimonials now you need to do it, and you need to start to think about it and you need to plan it. You need to plan it in almost every aspect of your business.Collect TestimonialsYou need to get testimonials from buyers. You need to get testimonials from sellers, from bankers, from accountants, from title people. Obviously if you could get it from an existing private lender that would be perfect, but let's assume that most of the people on the call listening to this do not currently have private lenders.Anybody you can get to speak about your skills and your experience and why you're an expert in the field of real estate investing is clearly something you need to include in this kit.I would get into the habit of constantly asking for testimonials. I know people sometimes are shy and don't want to do this, but get over this. It doesn't even matter if you're not involved in real estate investing. In any business, please, think about testimonials.Different Forms of...more
Are you undecided about using the services of a mortgage broker or sceptical as to what a mortgage broker can do for you? The purpose of this article is to clarify the many advantages and benefits you will receive when using the services provided by mortgage brokers in Canada. I am optimistic that after reading this article Canadians will have a...more
You have just realized that you need to start living within a budget. You sit down and begin to prepare to setup a budget but have not quite figured out how to completely track your spending. Since getting an accurate budget is critical to solving your debt issues and possibly your credit problems, learning how to track your spending is the first...more
Are you in financial trouble? Are you facing a job loss, reduced work hours, retirement, illness, or a divorce? Before things get out of hand, you must takes steps now to prevent a foreclosure on your home. The sooner you act, the better your chances of saving your home. Here are some tips to help you safeguard your home and avoid foreclosure.Contact your lenderMany homeowners make the mistakes of keeping their financial troubles to themselves by refusing to call their mortgage company. They feel embarrassed about their financial problems and worry that discussing them with their lender will speed up the potential foreclosure. The truth is, lenders want to help homeowners keep their home. Foreclosures are expensive for the lenders and they would much rather help the borrowers rather than rush into these proceedings.Your mortgage company can help you come up with a plan to make sure you keep your home. However, these are easier to implement if you are only one or two payment behind on your loan. The longer you wait, the less options will be available to you and your lender. Don't make the mistake to think that you can fix your financial problems quickly and on your own. Call your...more
There have recently been significant changes made to business finance funding options throughout the United States and elsewhere. These are serious and real changes that cannot be ignored by business owners as they develop their working capital plans...more
Online shopping has come a very long way from the earliest days of ecommerce. There was a time (and there may yet be a few die hards who operate this way) when an online buyer would need to physically mail a check to the individual selling the item...more
The title above may have you thinking this article is all about impulse buying. While I can understand the confusion I am actually focusing on a different kind of 'feel good'.Some may call it corporate giving or corporate responsibility. However,...more
There a several proven ways to indulge in buying estate investment real estate and put yourself on the road to real estate wealth. Investors often "flip" properties by buying a property, renovating it soon after and then selling it for a profit. This...more
4/16/09: Redding, CA. Gas station financing during the last year has had its frustrating moments that have been caused in part, by the failures of the banking industry. It seems that greed has shown that it does have the last say to those who want to...more
Everybody's moaning and wailing about the crisis, and it's true, and somebody should pay for itÂ… Not those people who are paying and are going to pay of course. But let's leave the politics and talk about online opportunitiesÂ…History teaches that...more