Salesmanship - I just love that word.It's the ability to sell.It's 50% art and 50% science. Of course that's my opinion.Ask most salespeople and they'll say it's 90% art and 10% science.I know, because that's how I felt years ago. I believe there is a science to successful selling and it's not acquired through osmosis.You have to dig for it. You have to ratchet up your level of interest and curiosity.You have to take courses, you have to read...more
How To Stay Up, Even When Youre Down.This past weekend I was going through some old newsletters when I came across a letter that might help you to deal more effectively with the recession and the tough times you're facing.So - enjoy the updated version of my Mt. Everest Newsletter.Sixteen years ago I did a sales training program in Colorado. The meeting was held about two hours north of Denver, in a lodge situated in Roosevelt National Park. My...more
Today, lots of business experts recommend getting into a business that needs very limited investment and yet returns to you twice or even thrice of what you first put in. With very minimal start-up capital, you could start your very own party rentals business and earn a heaping income every month or so.1. Begin by building your business identity by researching or finding out the best deals and prices in your area. First and foremost, research what people are selling or leasing in your area, the package offers and the like. It will be easier for you to name your prices and products if you know what your competitors are providing. Youd want to be a more affordable option; however, you must also know the right products to feature. 2. If you know what the right prices are for party equipment in your city, it will be easier for you to make a more affordable price list. Customers are more attracted to cheaper and more reasonable solutions so try to make your services exactly what they are looking for.3. Know what to feature. You must know what products to invest in and what to lease, as well as what to feature and what to buy first. Know what parents are most willing to get for their...more
Before we start there are a number of definitions we need to be clear about. These relate to the type of person needed to manage the work and understanding what a project plan is.Project Manager:A project manager is the person accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives. Key project management responsibilities include creating clear...more
South Africa-based Recoveri has launched an entirely locally-developed, superior microdot-tag and trace solution for vehicles and other high-value moveable assets, giving South Africans access to affordable, effective asset-identification technology that has the potential to curb the market for stolen goods by making theft and the resale of stolen...more
Raise Finance to Buy a Car EasilyBuy a Luxurious Car at Low Cost with the Cheap Car LoansEveryone wants to own a car in his name. It doesnt matter whether the car is a new one or a used car. This need arises because of the comfort one gets by traveling in his own car. If he has a car, he doesnt need to wait for a bus or train on different stops to go to his office or any other place. But, the problem arises when he is not having sufficient funds to buy the car. Car loans are the most popular alternatives for raising finance to buy a car. You can get enough money to buy a car without any trouble. If you are looking for a car loan which can help you to save your time and efforts, then the online car loans is the best option. This is a fast approach by which you can get a new or used car easily. These loans help you to buy the car within few hours. So, you need not wait for many days to buy your own car.Most banks and other financial institutions will not entertain loan applications for buying used cars that are more than 4 or 5 years old. Further, banks charge at least 2% higher interest on used car loans than they charge for new car loans. But there are UK FINANCIALS LTD is used...more
One of the most frequently asked questions planners get about retirement planning is what's better for retirement planning: a 401(k) or a Roth IRA. The answer may not be as straightforward as it might seem.WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?401(K)Under section...more
Real estate investing is a wide area of learning as well as practical application of techniques in the market. You might be an experienced real estate investor but every time you realize the fact that there is still something to learn further and...more
We are still in tough economic times. CNN reported today that the number of people unemployed in the United Kingdom has topped 2 million for the first time in more than a decade. So the good times are not rolling yet. Here in the USA we are not...more
According to a recent article on the Wall Street Journal website, 16% of employers surveyed use credit reports as part of the pre-employment screening process. This news may be particularly alarming for some individuals given the current economic...more
While exaggerated and false résumé claims have always been an issue, job candidates are more likely than ever to lie on applications and résumés in these difficult economic times. Unfortunately, small businesses are more negatively impacted by...more
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/cvict.htm), 2 million assaults and threats of violence occur each year against Americans in the workplace. This includes 396,000 aggravated assaults, 51,000 rapes and...more