With increased mergers and acquisitions, changes in Phone Company billing systems, telecom costs are on the rise. Take a closer look at your telecommunication bills. There are many ways that your bills have hidden charges applied, not to mention telecom contracts that were signed without Management approval. It's time for Management & their Accounts Payable Department to be on the alert for errors, over-billings, and tariff violations.If more...more
1. A realistic, viable business idea that reflects extensive market research and includes a full analysis of the market and its relevant competition.2. Motivation, credibility, financial responsibility and investment from the owners and directors.3. A manageable amount of risk that is compensated for by a profitable return.4. A road map of goals, targets and milestones that will lead to profitability and the ability of the investors to profitably...more
If you own a lawn or landscape company, you will eventually lose some customers. Most customers will not even tell you why they are letting you go. At many times this will come as a surprise to you.This can create a bad image of you and your company in the customer's eyes.And believe me, they have the potential to let many people know.In my opinion, it can be most damaging when you are maintaining many properties on one street or area. Some of these neighbors have a much stronger bond with each other than with the lawn business owner. If one customer drops you, the others may jump ship also for no reason. Maybe not immediately, but possibly down the road . I have seen and heard about this. It is not that uncommon.Why customers will "drop" you...14% Unhandled complaints9% Competition9% Relocation68% No special reasonThe 68% usually leave because of lack of attention.Treat all your customers like they are the only one.Many owners have the mentality that lost profits from a lost customer can be replaced by profits from a new customer.That is not the case. A long time customer spends more money overtime. Since you already have the loyalty built up, the long time customer is more apt to...more
Many people who have filed bankruptcy in the past apply for credit the wrong way.They fill out a credit application and hope for the best. Best case, they probably end up paying a lot more in interest and finance charges - hundreds or even thousands of dollars more, depending on what they're buying.That said, in this article we are going to talk...more
Why the fractional vacation industry is boomingÂ…1.) Demographics - 78 million US Baby Boomers that will retire in the next 15 years (the largest population turned 50 in 2004-05, with 50th birthdays occurring every 7 seconds). The under told statistic is that there will be 103 million Empty Nesters in Europe by 2009 and Japan will have 32 million...more
Real estate broker deals with all transactions of real estate business. A real estate agent finds sellers for buyers and buyers for the sellers of real estate. Real estate brokers provide every kind of help to sellers as well as buyers. Real estate agent can be a person as well as a firm that helps you in selling/buying real estate. Real estate broker tells you the current value of real estate. Nowadays broker performs all essential business activities. Real estate broker deals with industrial, residential as well as commercial real estate. Agent can provide help for any kind of real estate. Broker gives suggestions to sellers to increase the cost of assets and also about finest piece of land to the buyers. By appointing real estate agent you can definitely reduce your headaches. Sometimes real estate agents work without owning any type of real estate brokerage. You should be aware of such things at the appointing a real estate agent. You should check classifieds for the brokers in your local area as well as the area where you want to buy real estate. Verify the reputation of real estate broker/firm. Call two or more agents for interview and then ask some questions about the firms...more
Business brokers or business transfer agents are helpful in selling your business at higher prices. A business broker provides buyers as well as sellers for different businesses. You can easily sell or buy a running business with the help of best...more
Home buying is one of the most important decisions an individual or a couple can make. It is quite possibly the largest purchase an individual or family will ever make, thus, it is important to approach the funding of the purchase with great caution....more
One of the questions we get asked a lot is, I know the limit that the IRS puts on my 401k contributions for the year is $14000 (for a person under 50) (2005) but is this the limit I can get from one employer or is it the total amount I can get from...more
Real estate training is essential for the people who want to become a successful real estate broker. It helps them to learn all about real estate business. Real estate business requires some time, some basic knowledge of the business and skill to...more
The transitional period of returning to work after a prolonged period of sickness absence can be daunting for the employee AND their line manager - especially where the ill health revolved around a 'stress at work' issue. Coming to terms with changes...more
Generally, there are many who take their credit report for granted. However, a good credit rating is very essential tool for leading economically successful life. Credit reports allow for many things like credit cards, car rentals, hassle free loans...more