You wouldn't drive a car without a gas gauge or speedometer, and if you're driving on an empty tank, you won't get very far. Then why would you make financial decisions without the proper tools? Businesses must master controlling the flow of cash. Cash flow planning helps eliminate uncertainty, identify obstacles and move forward armed with information. With information you can make plans and changes to improve your business.Why a Cash Flow...more
When we perceive the simple center in the seemingly complex, we can change our world in powerful new ways. Albert Einstein perceived the simple E=MC2 in the complexities of physical reality and changed the history of the 20th century.Big Daddy Lipscomb, the Baltimore Colts 300 pound all-pro tackle in the 1960s perceived the simple center of what was perceived to be the complex game of football. "I just wade into players," he said, "until I come...more
Considering a work-from-home business? Clients often say their biggest fear is loss of momentum. Here are ten tips to keep yourself motivated and productive. (1) Build structure into your day.Create a schedule and To Do list every evening for the next day, before you sign off for the day. (And yes - it is important to sign off, even if you return later to complete a project.) Include breaks and email reading time. (2) Define goals by numbers ("write 1000 words") instead of time ("2 hours on Mega account"). One of the joys of working at home is you get to quit when you're finished ahead of schedule.(2) Train friends and neighbors to respect your working hours.Clients tell me about neighbors who say things like, "I told the UPS truck to leave the package at your house since you're always home." Discourage phone calls with a prepared response, like "I will call you after four o'clock today." You will be tested. Prepare to hang tough.(3) Get the family on board.Deal with their concerns before you start and be prepared to show how you are creating a win-win situation. Clarify what counts as an emergency - a valid reason to interrupt while you are working - and what can wait till...more
Question: If you were starting out and had no references or a substantial resume, how would you go about finding paying customers for your services? To answer your question, I'll assume you're a junior copywriter or marketing consultant. When I first started out and didn't know a soul, I'd open the yellow pages and cold-call the business owners....more
Are you looking to consolidate credit card or other debt? Do you have bad credit history? There are many options available online nowadays to help you consolidate your debt. Whether you are wanting to consolidate credit card debt or other kinds of debt, it can be overwhelming searching online to find the best ones for your situation. Here is a...more
If you are in a hurry for a payday loan, the last thing you want to have to do is fax in your documents of verification. That's no problem, nowadays, you can find many payday loan or cash advance loan companies that can verify your income and identification without you having to fax in any documents.To see a list of recommended faxless payday loan companies, click on the link toward the end of this article. Payday and cash advance loans are good in a situation where the fees you may incur not paying a bill on time, like rent or a credit card payment, exceed the fees of a payday or cash advance loan, which usually range from $20-$30 per every $100 borrowed for every 2-3 week period.When you are in a hurry for the money, you most likely don't want to take the time to fax in and gather documents. Most faxless or no fax payday loan companies will verify your income and other information by phone or electronically.Most payday loans will start you out with the ability to borrow up to $500 in cash. You will need to fill out the application and once you have been approved, the funds will usually be deposited into your bank account on the next business day. You will usually have 2-3 weeks...more
A year or so ago, I met Allan Kempert. Allan was the Quality Assurance Supervisor for a metal stamping company in Ontario, and just completed Norman Bodek's book, The Idea Generator, Quick and Easy Kaizen. As Allan explains, he couldn't put the book...more
1. Review Your Credit Report For Errors. After you have received a copy of your credit report, you need to look through it very closely. If you do not yet have a copy, TrimYourDebt.com has negotiated with one of the credit bureaus to offer...more
I am not going to describe what a product feed (or a data-feed) is. There is a lot of information out there about how to use one to build sites. Instead, I want to talk about how you can actually make more sales with data-feed sites.The program that...more
This is an excellent loan for those that are lacking the down payment required for other types of mortgages. The 80 20 mortgage is simply two loans for 100% of the purchase price. It is a first mortgage at 80% of the purchase price with a 20% second...more
Can it be???Is there advertising that people actually love?You bet there is! And you are already very aware of it. The type of advertising I'm referring to is promotional items, also known as advertising specialties. It's anything a company would put...more
Short Messaging Service (SMS) for Enterprise MessagingSMS for Enterprise Messaging - Value added servicesShort message service, usually called SMS, is a globally accepted wireless service for enterprise messaging (mobile value added services) that...more