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In 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: 756
Real 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: 683
Dozens 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: 1020
You 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: 1503
A 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: 660
Real 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: 683
Working 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: 732
You 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: 669
I 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: 999
There 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: 649
If 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: 683
Investors 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: 691
Do 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: 716
When 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: 656
As 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: 803
It'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: 1159
People 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: 853
If 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: 750
“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: 823
It 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: 1754
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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: 2067
For 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: 1608
As 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: 724
Working 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: 692
Wikipedia: "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: 651
The 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: 939
Whether 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: 965
Every 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 ... Views: 1159
Peter Vekselman is one of those people to whom doing the usual and customary thing runs contrary to the way he is wired. Instead of going the traditional and culturally accepted route of getting a job after college and working his way up the corporate ladder, he instead opted for the ... Views: 1316
Most of us are so afraid of venturing into uncharted territory that we never take a risk and as a result we fail to reap the financial rewards and personal satisfaction that comes from trying something new. However, for Peter Vekselman, going his own way and prudent risk-taking has been the ... Views: 1036
There are 3 fundamentals to building a great salon business, and as primitive as that sounds most slip up over some of the required steps. Mostly because only a small ratio of businesses employ real building strategies, it's easy to get satisfied when we think that things are going ok and then ... Views: 1121
As a solo service professional, you are probably already clear on who your niche is, i.e. you know who those people are who want and need your services, but are you providing the solution to their problems in the way that they want?
If your products, programs, and/or services are not selling ... Views: 834
Regardless of what specific real estate investing strategy you employ in your business, real estate represents the single best method of creating long-term, sustainable wealth available today. While the stock market can be extremely explosive and subject to radical day to day shifts in value ... Views: 711
The summer heat in New Orleans can be especially brutal. It's understandable that we feel a little mentally wilted this time of year. So a couple weeks ago it wasn't at all surprising that I felt a little run down and mentally wilted myself.
Oddly, I discovered that the heat wasn't the only ... Views: 576
The American dream has had its third paradigm shift in modern history. At the turn of the century, the American dream was to just become an American, considering that most people were born in other countries. In the 1950’s through the early 1980's shifted to owning a home. Now, the American ... Views: 1001
What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?
We often hear that being an entrepreneur requires taking great risks. I would like to explore a different point of view.
What if entrepreneurs don’t take risks?
To be an entrepreneur means taking hold of an opportunity that others cannot see. The ... Views: 840
I am not numb to the fact that women are becoming home-based business goddesses. These women are out there are taking control and becoming successful, all from inside their own homes. Some have young children and some have children a little older; but the same factor still applies to all of ... Views: 820
Some people are content to spend their lives working for others. Still others have a burning desire to get off the beaten path and blaze their own trail. Take Peter Vekselman for instance. The Atlanta-area businessman knew at an early age that he wanted to do something different, but by the ... Views: 713
One of the best (and least expensive ) ways to think of a great idea for a new business which will be viable is to be a careful observer of yourself and the world around you. Think of the skills which you possess and think about businesses which are already extant which depend on these skills. ... Views: 1118
So there I was, minding my own business, not thinking about anything, walking down a shopping mall to do a completely neutral errand.
I began to feel anxious. Knot in the stomach. Constricted chest and throat. That sick-anxious feeling. I immediately thought of several things to be anxious ... Views: 607
If there’s any doubt in your mind that Chicken Little is alive and well all you need to do is pick up a newspaper or turn on a newscast. Reporters nationwide are reporting the collapse of real estate prices and most are promoting the idea that real estate is the worst possible investment on the ... Views: 638
If you interview just about any successful real estate investor you’ll typically find they have drive, determination, and stamina, but every good investor also has a strong advocate in their corner, watching and encouraging them every step of the way. The most prolific investors have a coach – ... Views: 661
In early 2006 the Carlsbad Pilot plant entered a new phase of testing with the installation of a state-of-the-art seawater desalination system equipped with the latest energy saving technology. The new reverse osmosis system combines two key features that substantially reduce energy use. The ... Views: 943
Suppose you are just getting to bed. All the day’s activities and tomorrow’s plans have finally managed to settle down to the point where you are almost able to fall asleep. Then it suddenly hits you: The single greatest idea since the invention of ideas! You get that flash of ... Views: 904
I empathize with you because the economy is in the dumps. All of us feel the effects, however, by empowering your mindset and motivation you will see it doesn’t matter what the economy does. It matters what you do. I know if you take spirit-enhancing action to produce spirit-enhancing results ... Views: 1157
I’ve had my share of embarrassing moments, but one blunder taught me an important lesson that stayed with me and helped me up my entrepreneurial game. A few years back I was in a big deal meeting with three people, looking to close a serious partnership. Right away I noticed all three of ... Views: 4972
Starting your first business requires a lot. Products to sell, employees to work, knowledge to be imparted... the list is endless. At first pass, it looks like you are going to need more experience, more time and more money than you could ever afford. Better pass up on launching your ... Views: 666
The ability to succeed as an entrepreneur is one of the most rewarding experiences any person can enjoy. Seeing your product on a store shelf is an amazing rush. Knowing that your service is benefiting the public is incredibly rewarding. Beyond the obvious monetary rewards, the knowledge that ... Views: 1342
During a January 1980 television interview, then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stated, “No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions. He had money as well”. Our current times make this keen observation particularly relevant. We continually are bombarded ... Views: 1144
In garages, basements, spare rooms and even dorm
rooms all across America, hard-working dreamers are
launching businesses right this minute. The thought
of this really gets me going.
I’m all about the underdog, the passionate entrepreneur
with small amount of cash and a huge heart. I ... Views: 659