Every so often we read that governments are going to crack down on tax havens and offshore bank accounts. The latest threats to do this have come in the wake of the financial crisis and economic recession that began in 2008.However, attacking offshore tax havens is not new. And it would appear that such attacks by various politicians rarely amount to more than window dressing to placate the masses and an attempt to divert blame for any economic...more
All salespeople feel it, but no one wants to talk about it: the fear of cold calling. As a sales and business coach, I've often heard the following comments from salespeople I have coached: "I feel like I'm bothering people by calling them.""I think I need another sales course to get up to speed.""I need a better list."These comments are ways of not thinking about the elephant in the room: the fear of cold calling. We don't like admitting we are...more
Speedy Credit Repair SolutionsHave you been through a rough patch? Has your credit suffered and your scores fallen to sub-prime levels? You do not have to wait seven years to see your credit scores improve. There are many credit repair strategies you can put to use today that will get your scores back on track before you know it. Don't make the mistake of letting your credit languish while you hope for the years to pass quickly. Now is the time to get proactive. Take these few simple steps and start pumping up those scores today.Start Rebuilding TodayMany people who go through hard times find themselves with no open credit cards. If your credit cards have been charged off, gone to collection, or just closed by the creditor, now is the time to regroup. Forget the past for the moment and focus on today. You need to have at least two open credit cards to get your scores moving in the right direction. I know there is little hope of getting approved for a regular credit card, but there is an option that is every bit as powerful for building your scores; secured cards can rock your world, and in a good way. Here is some motivation. If your scores are in the 500s, or below, and you do not...more
We live in a quick-fix society so it's no wonder that many salespeople look for the magic cure or band-aid solution to increase their sales. However, I believe that success in sales follows a basic set of rules.Fill the pipeline. Many people experience tremendous peaks and valleys in their sales because they do not consistently prospect for new...more
When you work from home, especially if you work online, you can become disctracted. In this article I will give you 3 tips to help you stay organized, so you can get things done quickly and efficiently. Read on...Benefits - There are many advantages that come from being organized, especially if you work from home, or work online. In general you'll...more
Of all the things we dream of when we are up to our necks in the frenzied pace of a career, the one that's most consistently a high priority is the chance to slow down. To stop running around like a chicken on speed trying to get fifty things done at once. Having the time to savor the moment--be it drinking your morning coffee or seeing Alaska for the first time--is nirvana if the pace of your life is typical. The bliss of having total control of your time is the consolation prize if you've been laid off and the brass ring if you've retired.But it's a bad idea to insist on it all the time.When we control our own time and are accustomed to taking however much of it we want to decide things, we lose a skill that's hard to reclaim later--the ability to jump at opportunities. In the world of work, being able to do this is essential. You move from writing a white paper to putting out a customer service fire in a nanosecond. You go from teaching to discipline mode instantly.It's an even more important skill in terms of career moves. I went from teaching college statistics to helping corporate managers build teams in one amazing jump. And from a staff position to line management in...more
The word "solopreneur" is a relatively new term in the English language but as you likely already know, it describes a business owner who works alone. I have found that term to be useful in the collective conscious, but it's really a misnomer....more
Gone are the days when the office photocopier was treated with awe, occupied a department of it's own and was the size of a bus! The introduction of microchip technology has greatly reduced the size of photocopier machines and laser technology,...more
Who Pays When Operating Expenses Increase?Expense escalations are relevant when the landlord is paying a base level of expenses and when the tenant is paying expenses. With a typical gross lease, the landlord pays all expenses and the tenant pays...more
The process of applying for a mortgage can be long and complicated, especially if you are a first time buyer, have poor credit, or have special mortgage requirements. Whether you're a first time buyer or a seasoned pro, it's good to refresh yourself...more
A quick explanation of what NCOA stands for is the national change of address directory the USPS keeps on record. Every time you move and update your address with the local facility they update their systems and mail get forwarded to the new address...more
A bad economic climate is not something that you should be depressed with. Yes, your business might not be in the best possible circumstances or your job hunting might be producing less than ideal results. Instead of worrying about it though, you...more