You have probably heard a lot lately about how the time is right for real estate investing. The people saying this are absolutely correct. The state of the market currently is ideal for people who want to invest in real estate and get some real bargains on property. However, you may be hesitating due to a variety of external factors such as family, career and general apprehension about taking such a big step. You may be right to hesitate. The...more
You are interviewing a candidate about a position for your client, and then you get to the part about interviewing. You ask," Who have you submitted your resume too?" I have submitted it to A, B, and C companies. There are 3 major problems with submitting your resume to a company or Job Board. Number One: The Company loses if they haven't seen the resume. Typically the recruiter is now out of the process. There is no need to continue the...more
Rome wasn't built in a day" How many times have you heard that saying. The same goes for building a business. It takes time to nurture a business and build a buzz that will get you to your goals. Setting unrealistic expectations can be very damaging to your culture and momentum because you will believe you are failing. Worse, your staff will believe they are failing and morale will decline resulting in poor performance, resulting in bad customer service and eventually resulting declining profits. Be realistic in your expectations and work to create a positive energy that will permeate through your business and attract customers like a magnet.Secret # 1 Be Flexible in Your StrategyKnowing exactly what you want should be firm but your strategy should be flexible. Unsuccessful businesses do not have a flexible strategy, they often move along on autopilot doing the same things over and over again and again the same way expecting different results. What's the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. Some managers run staff meetings the same way over and over again, expecting different results, some associates talk to their...more
Promoting a small or medium sized business in today's busy world is no easy task. There's tons of competition out there, and much of the competition is larger than you and ready to eat you alive. Before you give up the fight, though, you should know about some easy ways to promote your business effectively without even putting in a...more
Author: Kim VirruetaMost women business owners know a thing or two about marketing themselves effectively. You likely have business cards printed up, maybe have an ad in the local Yellow Pages, and have other means of putting your name out there. If you've got a Web site, you've probably hired a professional to design it and do all of the technical...more
The most well-known type of scholarship is the academic scholarship where applicants must meet the requirements of the sponsor. Those who apply for an academic scholarship are highly proficient and maintain good grades.Also well-known is the athletic scholarship for applicants who possess athletic talent. Since there are so many applicants for this type of scholarship, competition is high.The annual Robert Shumake Scholarship Relays takes place in Detroit, usually around the last Saturday in April. This is the largest independently sponsored High School track meet in Michigan and they have received strong political and community support from political leaders in Detroit and Pontiac. Prizes, trophies and scholarships are awarded to students for academic achievement and athletic abilities.Colleges and universities offer both academic and athletic scholarships. There are many other types of scholarships available to those who cannot afford to go to college.Institutional scholarships are offered by sponsors who are committed to providing students with opportunities to go to college. There are institutions that grant scholarships to minorities, women and disabled people. There...more
So give it a try, you might just learn something and save a lot of money too!3 Reasons you Should Write your Own Business Plan By: Adam Hoeksema About the Author Hey! My name is Adam Hoeksema. I am the Client Services Manager...more
Learn more about franchises and how to find the best business franchise opportunities.3 Reasons to Start a Franchise Business By: MichaelMe About the Author To read more about me, my website and my services, please visit my...more
Now before we start lets understand one thing - article marketing is not for us all,but following reading this article you no doubt will think very differently. One of the biggest reasons people don't use article marketing is because...more
Online day trading is not for everyone, and this is why it is being currently dominated by expert investors who have been in the game for a long time and for this reason and three more that this article will discuss, you should avoid it at all costs...more
Why not use local business marketing to increase your profits ? Many people have imagined it. Some actually did it. Most only briefly considered taking that approach, then proceeded to another thing. Some continue to be just thinking about it and...more
I actually enjoy being able to sleep in whenever I want to. I enjoy not having to get dressed up just to go into an office and deal with people I don't want to deal with. More importantly, I enjoy the freedom to be able to go on a vacation without...more