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- Ezine vs Blog? Making the Right Choice for Your Solo Service Business - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Tracey LawtonI often read debates on forums about whether you should have just a blog or just an ezine, with questions like, “I currently publish an ezine and a blog, but I’m thinking of dropping the ezine and going with just the blog.” My answer... you need both! And here’s why: Creating a blog post is ...
Views: 958 - How to Turn Mistakes Into Miracles (And More Money!) - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from Heather DominickWhen I think of all the mistakes I've made in my business (some small and some not-so-small) it's important to remind myself that “perfect” doesn’t equal more successful. I've observed that one of the main things that keeps entrepreneurs from marketing themselves is fixating ...
Views: 1421 - When You’re Not Born Smart - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Gerry McRaeSome people are born smart or have been nurtured into being smart. Most of us accept that as a fate which is not available to us so we get on with living our lives using what has been bestowed upon us. You can alter these misfortunes of life by acting and appearing smart. You can apply your ...
Views: 793 - Business Building Blocks: Turning on the Faucet for Referrals - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Melissa GaltAs I went to my twice weekly Pilates session recently, I realized that I had never referred the studio I go to to any friends or clients. I am one of those “loyal-as-the-day-is-long” types and love to share my favorite resources so this surprised me. I realized that there were a ...
Views: 953 - Business Building Blocks: Relationship Investing for Real Business Returns - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Melissa GaltOne of the essential keys to weathering the storms and vagaries of an unpredictable economy is to develop lasting relationships with your clients and consumers. It doesn’t matter if you are selling services or product, at the high end or the low end, what matters is that you have taken ...
Views: 801 - Business Building Blocks: Turning on the Faucet for Referrals - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Melissa GaltAs I went to my twice weekly Pilates session recently, I realized that I had never referred the studio I go to to any friends or clients. I am one of those “loyal-as-the-day-is-long” types and love to share my favorite resources so this surprised me. I realized that there were a ...
Views: 861 - Business Building Blocks: Are You Easy to Do Business With? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Melissa GaltAt the Atlanta Home Furnishings summer market this last Friday I had an unusual experience. I had been checking out showrooms for a few filler pieces for my mountain retreat and found Go Home. It is a resource new to me, which has some great unique pieces. I asked about lead time and the ...
Views: 846 - How To Make A Down Market Work For You - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from peter vekselmanDown markets are filled with doom and gloom predictions which discourage investing. That’s the good news. Really, it is a wonderful prospect. There is going to be less people investing in real estate now than ever before and that’s your golden ticket. Down real estate markets can be turned to ...
Views: 783 - How To Find The Best Deals In A Down Real Estate Market - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from peter vekselmanWe have already gone over the idea that you want to invest in a down real estate market, and how to be smart about investing, but so many people don’t know how to find the best deals in a down real estate market. Here are a few tips to help you make an informed decision about investing in real ...
Views: 777 - Guide To Investing In A Down Market Real Estate Market - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from peter vekselmanFirst of all, there has never been a better time to buy property than now. The sub prime mortgage meltdown is a blessing in disguise for investors with the right liquidity and the right eye for a deal. Before all these problems emerged, property values were over-inflated, leading many people to ...
Views: 793 - Oil and Gas Producers Explore Funding Options - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Timothy HoganMany struggling oil and gas producers have big ideas but find their projects postponed indefinitely while they struggle to find funding. However, one company, Commonwealth Capital Advisors, a 10-year-old investment banking advisory firm, released a new software module, Oil & Gas Producer, which ...
Views: 1841 - Business Building Blocks: Taking Advantage of Troubled Times - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Melissa GaltWhile I'm in the know, I stay in touch, abreast of the daily news, the markets and more, I've noticed that during this alleged and perceived downturn, there is a much more significant resistance amongst peers, business associates, and fellow entrepreneurs. We aren't participating in the bad ...
Views: 935 - How Start Up Business Grants Can Really Benefit New Small Businesses - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardStart-up grants can help benefit small businesses in many ways. Grants for small businesses are offered by federal or state agencies and other organizations. There are also offices such as small business development offices to help the small business grant seeker with advice on how to get ...
Views: 1950(2 votes) - Business Building Blocks Secrets: Are You Connected - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Melissa GaltHow often do we focus exclusively on our client in business and forget to talk a bit about ourselves? Don’t underestimate the power of finding those points of connection that will set you apart from your competitors. It can be as simply as gathering any of the following information: ...
Views: 794 - Inspiring Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Timothy HoganIn 2008, from Nov. 17 to 23, millions of young people will attend events and network online - all to become tomorrow's entrepreneurs. What will connect business-minded youth from over 70 countries? Global Entrepreneurship Week, the first worldwide event of its kind, was founded by the Ewing ...
Views: 1306 - Profiting From Uncertainty: The Change Gap - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Sue StebbinsChange. We hear this word everyday in reference to politics, to business, to education. We demand it and claim to strive for it. But do we know how to enact it? Do we know what we want to change and why? Change Gap Rising In IBM's 2006 Global CEO Report, 57% of polled CEOs reported that they ...
Views: 1206 - Strengthen Relationships By Giving Real Feedback - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaDo you want to grow all aspects of your business and life? If so, then get on board with the best way to catapult your success. Regardless of your income and title, you can stimulate the universe to a New Best Level™. Compete for goodness, and profitability will come to you. How? By giving ...
Views: 1104 - Training For Real Estate Investors - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from peter vekselmanMore and more Americans look to either break into the real estate business as a part-time job or take it on full-time. In both case, and much like any other business, people are searching for good training and not just inspiration. Real Estate is more transparent today as a result of our ...
Views: 773 - Real Estate Training - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from peter vekselmanTo train or not to Train—this is a question answered in today’s economy. As the housing market spreads its virus into other areas of our economy, we see the importance of proper training in the real estate market. Investors make up about 30% of all foreclosures in America. This is greatly due ...
Views: 823 - A Mentor For Real Estate - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from peter vekselmanDo remember playing monopoly for the first time? You probably landed on spaces that you should have bought and others that you shouldn¡¦t have bought. Or, maybe you just ran out of money. That all changed when you learned the rules and got some experience. Well, that is what having a real ...
Views: 874 - Real Estate Mentoring - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from peter vekselmanAs a mentor of real estate investing, I can promise you that now is the time to get involved and I can show you how. This is no different than any other skilled and trained profession, you can learn the step by step process to make a monthly income that compares to that of high paid doctors or ...
Views: 813 - Consulting In Real Estate - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from peter vekselmanJust as a captain of a ship needs its navigator, real estate investors need a real estate consultant. A consultant is someone who can fill in the gaps and concentrate on the details along the journey of your real estate investments. In a world of housing turmoil, new opportunities are flows ...
Views: 961 - Real Estate Consulting - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from peter vekselmanIn the vast world of the real estate industry, one must have an intelligence that is both widespread and accurate. One must be able to keep up to date with new laws, building prices, economical direction, taxes, market trends, energy, school systems, job opportunities, housing cycles, ...
Views: 820 - Like A Chess Player - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from peter vekselmanReal estate coaching is like the game of chess. There is a number of different ways of conquering your goal. In order to have thorough control of your destiny, you must have an accurate working knowledge of every piece on the board. As this is true in chess, it equally true in real estate ...
Views: 759 - World Capitalizes On Great Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Timothy HoganDozens of countries are coming together for the first time to host Global Entrepreneurship Week, a global initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. During Global Entrepreneurship Week, which lasts Nov. 17-23, 2008, millions of young people around the ...
Views: 1123 - What Does A Real Estate Consultant Do? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from peter vekselmanYou may be wondering if the title of real estate consultant is a meaningful one, and if it indicates anything different from the same old licensed real estate brokers with a vested interest in the fate of a property. While it is true that anyone can call himself or herself a consultant, the term ...
Views: 1566 - What To Expect When You Hire A Real Estate Consultant - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from peter vekselmanA real estate consultant can help you in many ways. First and foremost, you can expect them to have some expertise in the local market. This is true of the myriad real estate brokers that are clawing at one another to sell you properties as well, though. They’re all experts. What’s the ...
Views: 708 - Do You Really Need Real Estate Training? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from peter vekselmanReal estate, like just about anything in real life, is something that you can succeed in without studying it in school. It’s not like becoming a lawyer or engineer; your success depends on your own mettle. Knowledge can be acquire d through experience and amplified through good, old-fashioned ...
Views: 749 - The Benefits Of Working With A Real Estate Mentor Before Investing - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from peter vekselmanWorking with a real estate mentor can benefit you in many ways. For starters, you will get a clear picture of where you are now in your real estate business, as well as where you want to go and why. You will also get a clear idea of what you need to do in order to make it happen. A mentor can ...
Views: 776 - Learning To Invest In Real Estate With A Real Estate Coach - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from peter vekselmanYou don’t have to be a massive sports fan to notice the effect that the best coaching has on teams: the best coaches get the best results possible from their players. This often tends to result in wins and championship. If a team performs poorly, it will to replace the coach rather than replace ...
Views: 714 - Don't Just Survive, Thrive - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Georgee LowI am sure most of you are aware of the doom and gloom that is being spread right now regarding the current state of the economy. Today, I felt it was time to provide some valuable information on how to not just survive during this so-called crisis, but how to thrive. Like everything else you ...
Views: 1098 - How To Learn Real Estate Investment Strategies The Right Way - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from peter vekselmanThere are many ways to learn real estate investment strategies. You could, for example, buy books or do research on the Internet. You could also take a study-at-home course. You could attend an accredited real estate training option. Yet another option is to hire a coach or mentor to teach you ...
Views: 694 - How Real Estate Training Works - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from peter vekselmanIf you intend to invest in real estate, real estate training can be beneficial. Your firm must develop successful habits quickly. You must choose your approach to learning, and your trainer carefully, however. The first thing you need to consider is the cost/benefit ratio of the relationship. Is ...
Views: 743 - What Investors Look For In A Real Estate Agent. Do you qualify? Do you WANT to? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from peter vekselmanInvestors as you know are a different breed. They work to the beat of a different drummer. Some Realtors love working with investors others hate working with them. That is fine. There is a Realtor for everyone and if you find a match with a local investor, you will find that it can be quite ...
Views: 733 - The Benefits Of Hiring A Real Estate Consultant - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from peter vekselmanDo you invest in real estate? Is your business as successful as you feel it should be? You might consider hiring a real estate consultant. Real estate consultants can focus on a number of different aspects of your business. Real estate consultants can specialize in many different aspects of the ...
Views: 768 - When Is The Right Time To Hire A Real Estate Coach? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from peter vekselmanWhen should you hire a real estate coach? If you’re committed to investing in real estate, there are a lot of reasons to hire a coach. The main reason is to produce better results in your real estate business and make more money than you currently are. You may feel that you should be operating ...
Views: 702 - The Art of Negotiation.....Are you a skilled negotiator? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from peter vekselmanAs a real estate investor and coach, negotiations are a part of my everyday life. As a Realtor, Seller or buyer the art of negotiation can mean the difference between great success and dismal failure. Everyone should take a lesson in the art of negotiation as it is an integral part of your life ...
Views: 849 - Why Wish Upon A Star When You Can Reach for One? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Valerie YoungIt's been over thirty years since Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel traveled the country conducting interviews for his book, "Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do." In it is an insightful quote from Nora Watson who says, "I think most of ...
Views: 1291 - Making Money Online: Is It For Me? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Andrew KotulakPeople can make a decent if not very lucrative living by working from home, but it always seemed like there is some secret to making it work. The perception is that people usually fail in their attempt to start a home-based business. People don't really fail, they just quit. There are three ...
Views: 939 - Working With Contractors - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from peter vekselmanIf you’re in the process of overseeing your first property renovation you’re in for a real treat as you get a crash course in working with contractors. While most are professionals who are dedicated to doing the best possible job for you, there are some prima donnas out there ...
Views: 820 - How Will You Survive the Winds of Change? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Cookie Tuminello“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” - Charles Darwin We are in the midst of a major global shift and transformation in the world right now. Look around you. It is happening in our government, our ...
Views: 888 - Entrepreneurs Getting Free Government Start Up Business Grants - What Is Truth ? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardIt can be incredibly stressful to start your own business; particularly if your budget is running low as you get ready to launch. The last thing you want is to get information which raises your hopes, only to dash them upon discovering that this information was inaccurate. There are a lot of ...
Views: 1818(3 votes) - 10.5 Easy Ways To Recognize Unreliable And Even Dangerous Ebusiness Web Sites - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Curt GrahamWord Count = 2136 Have you already found yourself locked into a business web site that in a very short time made the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Too late? You’ve already been there? Want your money back? Those intermittent spurts of suspicion, while using any web site, that keep ...
Views: 2196 - Work From Home Business - Using the Internet to Earn Money - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Jeff CasmerFor many, the internet is still a place to tune into for games and chat, but for an increasing number of others the internet is used to operate their work from home business. These folks don't just use online communities and resources to stifle boredom but to earn an income. And several of them ...
Views: 1715 - 5 Winning Strategies To Use For Getting Highly Targeted Traffic To Your Website - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Tracey LawtonAs a solopreneur, one ingredient you need for a successful online business is traffic… and lots of it! But there are so many websites out there, all competing for the same traffic, that it can be difficult to attract visitors to YOUR website! Today, I’d like to share with you my ...
Views: 790 - How to Work with Realtors - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from peter vekselmanWorking with real estate agents can be a challenge if the agent you’ve selected isn’t aware of your needs in acquiring property. They’re accustomed to selling at retail and any deviation from what they consider normal can jeopardize what could otherwise be a great working ...
Views: 762 - Let's Talk Due Diligence....It Is Vital For Real Estate Success....Right? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from peter vekselmanWikipedia: "Due Diligence" is a term used for a number of concepts involving either the performance of an investigation of a business or person, or the performance of an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary ...
Views: 692 - SWRO Design And Energy Recovery Part 3: Major Component Selection - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Zack FairThe sand screens and micron filters were selected because of the durable and corrosion resistant fiberglass and PVC construction. The specific model of Eden micron filters was chosen to maintain the filter element flux at approximately 3.3 gpm/per 10" equivalent. Due to the relative remoteness ...
Views: 1010 - Why You Want Bird Dogs Finding You Deals - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from peter vekselmanWhether you’re a novice real estate investor or you’ve been at it for years, real estate investing is an endless series of challenges. First, you have to locate motivated sellers. Then you have to buy it right, manage it even better, and still find a way to turn a profit. To top it off, you ...
Views: 1019 - So What Myth Are You Here To Shatter? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Heather DominickEvery person comes to this earth with a purpose. As an entrepreneur, you have the awesome opportunity to fuse your business with your purpose! Actually I would say this is a must because when you do your clients benefit (in a big way!) and so do your bottom-line profits (in a big way!). One of ...
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