Finding proper business financing is not easy at the best of times for most small and medium sized business owners and managers. There are a number of reasons that collectively explain why the business financing market can be so difficult to understand and navigate.But probably the single biggest reason is the lack of useful information about how the business financing market actually works.Business financing information and education sources...more
Sales of address embossers, monogram embossers, library seals and other personalized embossers have skyrocketed in the past few years as monogramming and personalizing has become more popular. And as the demand has increased so have the number of options for those planning weddings or simply looking to add a personal touch to greeting cards. Understanding those options and determining what your needs are will make selecting the right personalized...more
How To Make "The Ask"Effectively Recruiting Your Team Many times in your life you will make requests of others: to join a group, committee or team, to perform a task or to assist with a project. This month's question: How do you make the ask? Often the key to getting to "Yes" involves how you make your request. Whether you are:* Building a board of directors* Forming a committee* Enrolling others in your team or workgroup* Seeking volunteers for a projectFollow these ten tips to hear those magic words: "YES, I'd be glad to!" Making "The Ask" 1. Phrase your request in terms of the benefits to the listener. Speak to "what's in it for them." Why will they benefit from saying yes to your request? 2. Be positive. Don't focus on why someone shouldn't say yes or the negative aspects of their accepting your request. Focus on the positives. Will the experience be fun? High profile? Build new skills? Lead to a promotion? Add to one's résumé? Give all involved a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction? Will it make the world a better place? Focus on positives. 3. Show respect and appreciation for your prospect. When you recognize their skills, past track record, personality or other...more
Search for loans that don't require collateral; ends when you come across quick unsecured loan. Yes, that is quite true; with quick unsecured loans borrower don't have to place his valuable collateral for back up as it is based on the present financial condition of the borrower. Today, quick unsecured loans are getting popular with its innumerable...more
All online payday loans sites require the consumer to fill out an application detailing personal information, occupational information, current banking and financial information, and references.All online payday loans have minimal requirements applicants must meet in order to complete the application. These requirements usually follow these...more
The Internet has become a major playing field for buyers and sellers of http://event.ixs.net/ tickets. One industry that's arisen as a result of this is the secondary ticket market worth an estimated dollar10-dollar12 billion. This is the part of the market that includes tickets bought by professional brokers as well as extras that season ticket holders can't use. A huge market with tons of small players ranging from global to the local, everybody's getting into the act. The practice of reselling tickets was once done by street-corner hawkers and fly-by-night ticket brokers. Street vendors, who took positions outside stadiums and concert halls, often dealt in counterfeits.Of course, buying and selling or reselling tickets isn't new. The only difference is that now many primary ticket companies, music venues, and even professional sports teams are either jumping into the business or partnering with one of the top secondary companies; the demand for Chicago Cubs tickets is so high that the team set up their own secondary event ticket market with a team-owned ticket broker. There was and to some extent still is a strong criticism on the existence of the secondary ticket market. In...more
I have been trying to buy a house now for six months and I am at the point of 'throwing in the towel'. You real estate agents are winning. I have invested so much time and money into my search for a home in my price range only to watch the properties...more
Networker's know that you always get back more from your network then you have to give to it. However, that should not stop you from thinking about new ways you can help the people in your network. Your network is full of people who would like to...more
If you look at almost any issue of nationally published women's magazines, you'll find article upon article trying to convince the American public (and American women) that you can have it all -- a brilliant career/business and a marvelous family...more
The attainment of new commercial vehicle finance is a major commitment for most businesses, and can be significant drain on working capital. Asset finance can ease the situation by offering options for spreading the costs. Lenders have a wealth of...more
When you're looking for a new home, it's almost like you've picked up a second job. And that's the way it should be. The time it takes to really evaluate the homes for sale in your desired area is a good precursor for the financial investment you are...more
You need a new home. Maybe this is your first time looking at homes for sale, maybe you want an investment property, or maybe the move is dictated by a life change. Before you even pickup a homes for sale magazine, there are some important steps you...more