What can a market research firm do for you? Quite a bit, actually. In a nutshell, market research firms provide you with information information that, when used correctly, can be the key to developing a deeper understanding of your customers, innovating to meet their needs, predicting and managing calculated risks, and knowing your competition. With all that you and your business stand to gain from this kind of information, retaining the...more
If you are looking into your Virginia FHA refinances benefits, you can visit your Virginia FHA mortgage lender or their website and take check out all of their useful tools and services. If you want to know what kind of benefits you will get from your Virginia FHA refinance as opposed to other programs, here is a list of a few .Lower monthly payments .Lower interest rates .Better terms, such as 30 to 15 years .Streamlined paperwork and...more
If you get your free annual credit report and discover there are some inaccuracies, you will want to dispute the information and work to get it corrected on your credit report. When you dispute the information, you are protected by the Fair Credit Reporting Act which requires that all credit reporting agencies (like Experian, TransUnion, etc) respond with an investigation of your creditors. If the information disputed is found to be inaccurate- it will either be removed from your credit report or corrected within thirty days. Also, if the creditor is unable to proof their information is correct, it will be considered inaccurate and will have to be changed. What Might Need to be Disputed? When you get your credit report, you will want to look out for the following common areas that mistakes are found: Inaccurate details- you may find that creditors have reported late payments to your file that you dont agree with. If you have back up information, like canceled checks or statements that show when the checks were cashed, you are more likely to be able to get the late notation removed. Old, outdated information- on your credit report, negative account information can only be reported...more
It has been a crazy holiday season once again. Three mainstream gaming systems have hit the stands and are flying off the shelves at amazing speeds. Of course I'm talking about the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii. All 3 are great consoles and have great potential, but one definitely stands above the rest.Let's take a closer look at...more
Exporting outside the European Union (EU) can open a massive new source of potential income for your business and you will come across many challenges before you're able to see your profits rise. A freight forwarder is a company who not only specialises in the transportation of goods, but is also able to offer advice and an all round service when...more
That depends on how serious you are with your business venture. Is this a de facto hobby, or a true business that you plan to grow, market and make successful? If you fall under the second category, then you might seriously consider getting some promotional business products. They can make the difference in acquiring and keeping customers.If you're reading this article, chances are that your business is primarily online, so there might be other questions for you to consider if you decide you do need promotional products. What kind of customers are you dealing with? Do you have interaction with them through the mail, via the Internet, or even face-to-face? Depending on how you interact with your customers, you may want to choose different kinds of promotional items.Make sure that your promotional business products mesh with your marketing strategy and message, meet with your client needs, and won't bring down your business. Be careful not to fall into any of these traps when choosing.DON'T PURCHASE THROW AWAYSIf you're going to spend money on something, it should be worthwhile. Make sure that your client will use the product. Don't sacrifice quality. If you're going to...more
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Would you be surprised if I told you I've actually mentored a LOT of marketing consultants and business coaches who help others build their businesses? Many of these consultants and coaches come to me because, even though they know how to put these...more
The corporate community makes use of different terms in talking about business planning - business strategy, sales planning, marketing strategy, business plans, and marketing schemes. But as different as these terms sound or spell, they...more
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When it comes to skin care, Dallas is about more than facials. This affluent Texas city has made non-surgical procedures like chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and Botox treatments extremely popular and very common. If you're...more