In the UK, it is now a lot easier for bad credit people who have a blemished credit history to avail a new loan, thanks mainly to ever increasing competition amongst the lenders. In order to survive, there have now mushroomed numbers of lenders who have bad credit unsecured loans for such borrowers in the UK. So despite bad credit, you have fresh opportunity in getting the loan for home improvements, buying a new car, debt consolidation, wedding...more
I train people in successful wealth creation. Whenever I talk about faith, most people automatically assume I'm talking about religion. I'm not. Faith and belief are the key ingredients to the success of any endeavor.According to Webster's Dictionary, faith is 1. Loyalty; fidelity to one's promises. 2a1) belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion, 2b1) firm belief in something for which there is no proof. When an...more
One of the essential elements for a small business owner to assess before starting a small business is to understand their market. This is crucial and the data that is collected will one determine how to appropriately price their products and/or service.Assessing a market helps small business owners define their goals, analyze their competition, and develop a unique selling proposition. Marketing research also assists in:*creating a primary and alternative sales approaches to a given market,* making profit projections from more accurate databases,* organizing marketing activities,* developing critical short- and mid-term sales goals and establishing the markets profit boundariesThere are specific questions that potential the small business owners should seek to answer while doing their research. These questions include:* Who are the customers?* Where are they located?* What are their needs and resources?* Is the service or product essential in their operations or activities?* Can the customer afford the service or product?* Where can a demand for the service or product or service be created?* Can one compete effectively in price, quality and delivery?* How many competitors provide...more
Do you need to request products samples for an event you are organizing? Do you need to request bulk freebies for fundraising? Do you need to find sponsors for product donations?Here are strategies to help you request freebies and samples from companies and sponsors. You should be aware that the offers posted on many free stuff sites are not...more
One of the biggest challenges many of my clients face is having the right people.Prior to coaching I'd often hear: "if only I could find the right people my business would much more profitable""I'd have less stress""I spend more time managing my people than getting the work done" and more.Gary's StoryGary who runs a plumbing business...more
Why are Japanese cars consistently beating North American brands in the own backyard? Why is there a Geyser in Yellowstone National Park a major tourist attraction? Why is the Maytag repairman always alone? One word answers those 3 questions: Reliability. People love what they can count on. This is the cornerstone into how the Joey P system works. You can have all the gimmicks and magic tricks in the world, but if the people lose faith in you, it is almost lost for good. Being tagged as unreliable is like being corporately bankrupt; it will take years before you can come out of its shadow. The key here is to develop a system that will keep you looking responsible even during moments of crisis or backbreaking workload. One way to develop an aura of reliability is to maintain consistency in various visible aspects of your job. The "Early Bird" approach is one of the best ways to be noticed from a management perspective, and a great way to show a commitment to your job. If you can go in about 30 minutes before the majority of the staff comes into work, then this adds to your image. Your boss' will feel like they can send you notifications of tasks to do early in the morning...more
Before entering the world of investing, it is important to honestly analyze your present situation. Doing so will allow you to effectively manage your own money in a way which maximizes returns while limiting unwanted risk. Questions to consider...more
Successful marketing of a product or service rests on the effective market research. Marketing research is an answer to various questions that crop up in your mind regarding the product. Some of the questions are:- Will the product sell? - What is...more
"The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment." ~Warren G. BennisWell, not quite. At least, not yet. But,...more
The single most common mistake that a note holder makes when creating a note is that they fail to check their buyer's Credit Report. It seems so simple, but it is worth repeating "Most people fail to check the credit report of their prospective...more
I know. I know you're excited about your new business. I know you have a great idea and when you tell others about it, they think you have a great idea, too. A great idea is the birth of a new small business.But as a self-employed small...more
Most companies focus on developing a brochure, a slick 4 color tri-fold brochure with pictures, the name of their company, phone number, etc. That's actually how people treat it It's just a brochure with very little meaning. It's...more