A poor credit business loan is designed for a business person or persons with a poor credit history.In the life of a business, virtually all come across a time where extra money is needed for business growth, expansion, a new venture, or paying outstanding bills. Businesses owned and operated by an individual or individuals with a poor credit history are of no exception. The fall back on this type of situation is that it is difficult to qualify...more
Much of business involves inducing people to do what we want them to do. Whether it is to sign a proposal, return a call, set up an appointment, provide information or pay a bill, we are constantly nudging.In business, to exist you must persist. But what happens if your nudgee is flat-out unresponsive? Can you still advance your agenda?In many cases you can. Execute a classical Poingo inversion, top it off with a half-gainer and a solid plant at...more
IntroductionSupervisors must make sure that they shift their focus from the work itself to the people who do the work - supporting their needs, developing their abilities, removing obstacles and making resources available. They need to make the right decisions the first time and keep trial and error learning to a minimum. All supervisors need clear, simple models of supervision practice that will help them learn how to implement their complex human relations tasks.TrainingSupervisor Training programs often concentrate on the managerial aspects of the job (for example, budgeting, time management, report writing, setting objectives) but give little attention to the interpersonal skills needed for implementing supervisory and administrative functions. If you came to the job of supervisor without much formal training, you're not alone. New supervisors are often faced with a wide range of challenges,including:- That they: barely have adequate training and are often intimidated when faced with enforcing a wide range of policies and procedures, - Rarely have enough time, - Often feel very alone- Are sometimes overwhelmed and stressed outTherefore, support...more
HOT STOCK PICK FOR THE WEEK:InnerWorkings (INWK) is setting up in a cup and handle chart formation and looking to move higher. InnerWorkings provides print procurement services to corporate clients in the United States, and boasts earnings and relative price strength readings in the high 90's. While its industry group carries an average C...more
What do the major generals who are leading the war efforts in Iraq have in common with executives and entrepreneurs who are conducting business back home? When it comes to leadership, the answer is probably a lot more than you think.In a recent study conducted by the Army War College, subordinates of the major generals who are leading the war...more
In 2005, Berkshire Hathaway bought about a million shares of Lexmark. I haven't followed this story closely, but I assume the stock was purchased by Lou Simpson rather than Warren Buffett. I have only two reasons for believing this: the total purchase was small relative to Berkshire's investable assets and the Lexmark purchase is typical of Simpson's investment philosophy (or at least, what little I can glean about his investment philosophy from his past purchases). Regardless of who actually makes the purchases, a new Berkshire holding always draws a lot of commentary.The commentary on Lexmark has been almost uniformly negative. Even many value investors have a very dim view of Lexmark at these prices. Now, I am not a contrarian investor. Psychology and sentiment do not enter into my considerations at all. I've bought stocks trading near five year lows, and I've bought stocks trading near five year highs. I just try to be rational. I'm not afraid to agree with the consensus, if it's an accurate representation of reality. Here, it isn't. The model of Lexmark that has emerged in my mind over the past few weeks bears little resemblance to the...more
Q: I started my business about a year ago and everything is going fine. We're growing and making a profit, but the stress of running the business is really starting to get to me. I spend more time worrying than working. Sometimes the pressure is...more
Business owners with poor credit ratings may find it difficult to obtain a loan for business purposes, such as expansion or to invest in a new product. Because lenders focus primarily on personal credit scores for business loans, you need to focus...more
Network marketing is a business model that has very similar characteristics to franchising. However the advantage that it has over traditional franchising includes a low cost of entry and high potential revenue possibilities.What types of people...more
If you have a problem with cash flow, you might consider finding a company that engages in buying invoices to get you on the right track again. Often, through no fault of their own, small and large companies find themselves in a bind because they...more
Amidst everyone's busy life, one may, in one time or the other, stop and think-one person has a steady nine to five job, generating a steady income, may want, or wishes that she can stay at home and be with the kids... but has no choice, one...more
One of the first questions people ask when they are purchasing something is, "What does is cost?". There is no exception when it comes to surety bond shopping. Unfortunately, bonds are really considered a form of credit and the same rate does not...more