Bill the HandymanMy friend Bill is a handyman, in a big city. His work involves advertising of his business, receiving responses and dealing with them, booking visits to prospective future jobs and quoting, sometimes re-quoting as someone has undercut him and he has a bit more space in his original quote, he can go lower. So, about 70% of his time is spent on all this I just mentioned. He drives around, he talks on the telephone, he receives...more
Small business owners across the country, have been affected by the challenges of this economy more than any other type of business. They are the group that has the least resources and leverage to counter what is taking place in their businesses. Phones that rang relentlessly only 1 year ago, are barely ringing today, if at all. Customer cancellations are abundant.They are experiencing declining sales, increasing costs and decreasing lines of...more
As a result of the rapid growth of the popularity of the internet, and the growth in access to various information systems online, there is a completely new breed of investing that is beginning to take shape, creating virtual investors who participate in an endeavor known as virtual wholesaling. Through virtual wholesaling and virtual investing, investors are now finding it possible for them to locate bargain real estate deals all over the United States using internet marketing techniques.Virtual real estate investing is all about the core concept of purchasing and selling properties online. This concept revolves around the idea of using the internet to find properties that are for sale and that can be purchased, and then selling them off to another investor for a profit. The investor that you sell the property to will either purchase the property outright with the intent to hold it, or they will purchase it and resell it themselves.You may be wondering at this point why virtual wholesaling is such a good idea when it comes to buying and selling real estate. Many real estate markets are currently experiencing a steep decline, but that does not mean that there are not markets out...more
With each passing day, families across America and indeed most of the world are watching their bills pile up and their savings and investments disappear. The 'funny' thing is the rich are still getting richer, while the rest of us struggle just to survive.There is one major difference between the rich and everyone else - The way they manage their...more
There's no doubt about it: LinkedIn is one of the greatest job search tools available today. Not only can you "advertise" your availability and display career endorsements, but being viewable on LinkedIn is a boon to executive recruiters that may need your skills.However, building an effective online profile is something few people address in...more
"Franchising dates back to at least the 1850s; Isaac Singer, who made improvements to an existing model of a sewing machine, wanted to increase the distribution of his sewing machines. His effort, though unsuccessful in the long run, was among the first franchising efforts in the U.S. A slightly later, yet much more successful, example of franchising was John S. Pemberton's franchising of Coca-Cola. Early American examples include the telegraph system, which was operated by various railroad companies but controlled by Western Union, and exclusive agreements between automobile manufacturers and operators of local dealerships."Why Franchise?As a business franchise network expands, its stature in business becomes bigger. Mall owners prefer to have popular franchises in their malls because they want to present their shopping centers as a one-stop-shop where everything that customers want can be bought. Therefore, a franchisee will encounter very little difficulty in obtaining a lease in ideal locations. Because a franchisee becomes part of the giant image of the parent company, he will probably find that running a franchised business is not only so much easier than being on your own,...more
I feel like I've had the same hair style for years. That is until about six months ago. Since then I've unleashed my inner Linda Evangelista and played around with a few different styles and even colors! A few months ago, I decided I would try the...more
Another element that is extremely, extremely important to include in your credibility kit is testimonials. Testimonials are very, very important and you need to start to think about it. If you're not getting testimonials now you need to do it, and...more
Are you undecided about using the services of a mortgage broker or sceptical as to what a mortgage broker can do for you? The purpose of this article is to clarify the many advantages and benefits you will receive when using the services provided by...more
You have just realized that you need to start living within a budget. You sit down and begin to prepare to setup a budget but have not quite figured out how to completely track your spending. Since getting an accurate budget is critical to solving...more
Are you in financial trouble? Are you facing a job loss, reduced work hours, retirement, illness, or a divorce? Before things get out of hand, you must takes steps now to prevent a foreclosure on your home. The sooner you act, the better your chances...more
There have recently been significant changes made to business finance funding options throughout the United States and elsewhere. These are serious and real changes that cannot be ignored by business owners as they develop their working capital plans...more