If you are buying a car after bankruptcy, here are a few suggestions that could help:First, you want to make sure you've done everything you can to increase your credit score. Once you've done that you're ready to start shopping for your car!Here's a question for you: Is it better to get outside financing or get financing through the dealership when you are buying a car after bankruptcy. The answer is... drum roll please... it depends!It's...more
One thing about eBay that a lot of people don't know is that you can have multiple user id's. Which means you can have more than 1 eBay account. Here is why I feel it's important to have more than one user id. When you're selling on eBay with a certain id, you can focus it to a specific niche. You can keep it to the same products you use on your website. Another reason it's good to have another id is this, eBay can basically suspend your auction...more
When two people join forces, there's a certain synergy that takes place, that's why many ebusiness folks are seeking out joint ventures. What IS a joint venture (JV for short) you ask? Basically it's when you agree to form a partnership and jointly promote someone.== BENEFITS OF JV ==Here are some benefits you can realize from forming joint venture.1. EXPOSURE: You can instantly "double" the exposure of your products and services by tapping into each other's built-in audiences, business relationships, and mail lists.2. MENTORING: As partners, you'll form a powerful relationship and learn from one another. As you create plans together, each partner's specialties and knowledge will complement the others.3. FORM A DYNAMIC DUO: Being associated with other highly successful business people enhances your image and reputation. Look at the fantastic relationships that Jim Daniels, Rick Beneteau and other successful marketers have built. They are examples of people who truly are putting the power of partnerships to work!== TIPS FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP ==Are two heads better than one? Well YES and no You see, relationships can be sweet or they can quickly turn sour. Like a...more
Pet sitting can be a rewarding job but can also be tiring. If you are interested in making your own business as a pet sitter, here are answers to most frequently Asked Questions about this career. 1. What does a pet sitter do? What he/she is responsible for? Pet sitters care for your pet just as a baby sitter cares for your children. While most...more
Cultural diversity is nothing new. Cultural diversity includes differences in national origin, race, ethical, language and religion.Managing or working with people from various cultures and subcultures groups can be both interesting and stimulating. However, it can also be stressful, confusing and frustrating when we do not understand what they are...more
Does it sometime seem as though decision makers, economic buyers and hiring managers are residing in a gated community? As a sales person or job seeker, you don't have to grope for the access code. Learn how to reach decision makers so you too can enter the gates of sales and employment.Let's face it, half the difficulty in getting a sale or the job is getting to the decision maker to make your case. Traditionally there was a secretary or administrative assistant to circumnavigate. Now there are electronic nemeses as well: challenges like voice mailboxes and blind e-mail addresses. The constant: it's still tough to get past the gatekeepers - those professionals who "guard" the decision makers and often run interference for them - to get in front of decision makers.Gatekeepers (GKs), those entrusted with guarding the Decision Makers (DMs) you wish to reach, can be your adversaries or allies, depending on your approach. They serve as a filter or screen for their bosses. Your challenge: to be regarded as important enough to be allowed into their inner sanctum. Gatekeepers may be administrative assistants, secretaries, voice mail systems or main switchboard operators. They may also be...more
A powerful strategy for business success is to, first and foremost, have a strategy.Businesses fall apart because of a lack of strategy.Many businesses go about their day-to-day activities without knowing where they're going. They just perform task...more
There has been a rapid growth in the availability of zero per cent rates in the credit card industry. These have been caused by the combination of very low national interest rates, and the injection of fierce competition from American lenders such as...more
Selecting the location for your business is one of the most important decisions you will make; the success of your business could depend upon it. Base your decision on sound research and fact, rather than an initial reaction.1. Know the area2. ...more
According to the New York Times "many national banks are encouraging clients with low balances to overdraw their checking accounts, allowing the banks to avoid credit laws and collect billions of dollars in new fees." You might now realize that pay...more
When I started my first business I didn't have a solid, well thought-out business plan. I threw together a rough one that I used to apply for a bank loan (which I didn't get, by the way). I've found the best way to make sure a business is going to be...more
Are you thinking about beginning a home business? Chances are that you dont need to be convinced. Nevertheless, you have to be certain that you are doing the home business for the right reasons, and that you arent going to be surprised by anything...more