When applying for a home loan, it can be difficult to ascertain your options and the best deal out there. Mortgage brokers can help you shop for the best loan for your situation. Mortgage BrokersA mortgage broker is an independent professional assisting homebuyers with their mortgage needs. Instead of a loan officer for a bank, a mortgage broker typically works with tens or even hundreds of lenders. This independence lets mortgage brokers hunt...more
There has been a lot written about "flipping" real estate these last two years - and much of it is more fiction than fact. Some say it is great way to make money fast. Some say it is very difficult. Some even claim it is illegal. So, just what is the truth? Let's take care of the "illegal" claims, first. Flipping, if done the way it was meant to be done, is completely legal. But it becomes illegal when unscrupulous investors, working with...more
Coaching is perhaps the most effective method of increasing performance available to managers, team leaders, and colleagues. This article defines coaching and outlines a process for effective coaching.Coaching DefinedCoaching is perhaps the most effective method of increasing performance available to managers, team leaders, and colleagues. If you wish to improve the skills of your employees, you must plan to observe them and provide them with feedback. If you're like most supervisors or managers, you have limited time and are looking for employees to become proficient - and independent - faster.Entelechy's Coaching Model is designed to help you do just that!The Coaching Model is appropriate for developing the skills of employees if the employee is willing to improve. Coaching should not be used as a softer, gentler version of corrective action; if a performance problem occurs, you will want to use the Problem Solving model.The Coaching Model is based on several important principles:1. There are two primary goals to coaching:- To improve performance.- To help employees gain the ability to self-assess.2. It is important that the coaching sessions follow a predictable process. ...more
One of the biggest problems for many business owners is the ability to overcome objections. In fact, for many, this skill could be the difference between succeeding and going back to being an employee. Since none of us want to do that, we need to hone our sales writing skills and our in person skills. This article will discuss the in person...more
Finding the right online payday loan lender is important. You do not want to deal with unscrupulous or fake loan companies. The first thing you will look for is a website that has been professionally designed and organized. Ideally, there is no "dead link" or a link which leads you the phrase "the page cannot be displayed". If you're up to it,...more
Does your organization see every opportunity as a "must-win" project, even when it's a poor fit for your in-house talents? If so, this is one of several viewpoints that can blind your company to potential problems ahead. In Part 1 of this series, we explored how to recognize six common project traps. Now in Part 2, we'll review 10 major mistakes to avoid (or risks to flag) when choosing, estimating, and staffing your projects.First, it's important to recognize that your organizational culture sets the tone for how you approach projects. For example, does your company always expect people to do more for less? Does the management routinely insist on or agree to unworkable schedules? Are team members encouraged to underestimate their realistic efforts? If so, these are signs that your organization may have a "must-win-at-all-costs" view of projects. You may want to consider how idealistic but impractical expectations could set the stage for project failure.In any case, if your business faces challenges with project budgets, schedule, quality, or features, try asking these 10 questions the next time you're considering a project:1. Is the project non-compelling or a bad fit for the...more
Your last experience with loans was really disappointing. You had to literally struggle to get the loan proceeds sanctioned. Thatswhy, this time round you have planned to take an instant loan. In fact, the needs this time is such that can be best met...more
In a 2004 amendment to The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a new system providing free credit reports was initiated. The amendment requires each of the three national Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs), Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian, to provide...more
Home is where the debt is.Debt reduction is about spending less money so you can pay off your current debts while not accumulating more debt. Car payments, Christmas shopping, and credit cards enable the amassing of debt rather quickly. When bills...more
Effective communication is vital if you wish people to understand your viewpoint. It becomes even more crucial in professional settings, as fierce competition means that customers must be convinced that your products are superior to your rival's....more
Technology advances like the internet have spawned a new craze, where anyone with a secure internet connection prepared to undertake a small amount of training can engage in trading foreign exchange on the forex market.Just as a day trader will...more
For many individuals in business the hardest part is selling. For the majority of business owners, the jobs they had before don't prepare them for dealing with selling products. So, this article will deal with some basic tips to help you with...more