Question: What's the easiest, cheapest and quickest way to have profitable, productive, and honest employees?Answer: Hire profitable, productive, honest people!Unfortunately, managers often hire underachievers or losers. Fortunately, pre-employment tests give managers a simple-to-use, quick, customizable way to hire the best.Only 1 Reason to Screen ApplicantsThe sole reason to assess applicants is to predict - or forecast - how an applicant...more
Quality public relations does something positive for business, non-profit and association managers about the behaviors of the key external "publics" that most affect their operations. In other words, it alters individual perception that leads to changed behaviors among their really important outside audiences. In so doing, PR helps persuade those key external audiences to the managers' way of thinking, helping move them to take actions that allow...more
Financial fraud and identity fraud are one of the fasted growing forms of fraud. The first line of defense to protecting yourself begins with you. Here are some steps you can take to help you protect and fight against financial and identity fraud. Review and Protect Your Information - The first line of defense in financial fraud is to periodically check your credit report to ensure all your information is accurate. Remember there are three credit agencies (Equifax, TransUnion, Experian) which all operate independently. Make sure you check your credit report from all three because they may each have different information. Destroy Credit Card Mail Offers and Old Financial Documents - If you receive direct or pre-approved solicitations in the mail for new credit cards and do not use them make sure you shred or tear them up before throwing them away. In addition, shred all financial papers including cancelled checks, old bank account statements, or any document with your identity. Watch Out For E-mail or Telephone Fraudsters - Never give your personal or financial information out on the internet or phone unless you initiated the contact. This is especially true with giving out...more
Here are 34 affirmations I have created after studying the book "Networking with the Affluent" by Dr. Thomas Stanley. Even though the book is targeted to sales people, I believe that it is to everyone's advantage to network--especially to network with successful people. If enough successful people are favorably impressed with you and choose to help...more
When searching for a payday loan company online to get a cash advance through, there are a few factors you will want to compare with each lender to make sure you are getting the best loan for your situation.Here are a list of 6 factors that will help you in comparing each payday loan lender. What are the fees? Fees online can range from $10 - $30...more
Getting a quick cash loan, cash advance or payday loan has never been easier than it is today, thanks to the internet. Today you can apply and be approved for a payday loan or cash advance fast, in the comfort of your own home. There isn't even a check to deposit to receive your money. The money goes directly into your bank account without you even having to drive to the bank and deposit a check. There is usually no credit check involved in quick cash loans or payday loans. If you are in a temporary bind for fast cash, getting a payday loan online is a very convenient way to go. Visiting a payday loan store at their physical location can sometimes be a hassle and can be embarrassing. Getting your payday or cash advance loan online is very discreet.There are some online cash advance companies that will require you to fax in proof of income and there are some online cash advance loan companies that can help you through the approval process with no fax to send. No faxing payday loans can be very convenient, but sometimes you will pay higher fees for that convenience.Here are some things you should know before getting a cash advance loan online.Fees: The fees for payday loans or cash...more
With ever increasing deadlines, decreasing resources, and changing workplaces, sometimes it can be challenging to be a good employee, much less a perfect employee. The employee who can rise above the everyday problems and embrace challenges will be...more
Unless you are brand new to business, or have been under a rock for quite some time - one key marketing technique (which isn't new) - is called 'Viral'.Based on the word 'virus' - viral marketing or viral business simply means it 'spreads' like a...more
Bad news.Your senior vice-president, your marketing director or your accounting department head has decided to retire, move to Okinawa or start his own business--and you're left staring, horrified, at a polite letter of resignation. The timing...more
Running a business, whether it be an offline multi-billion dollar company or an online part time home business, they share many similar traits.One of the biggest obstacles I have endeavored to translate to many, many small business / home business...more
If you have an FHA loan, your mortgage insurance may be an option for bringing payments current. Contact your lender to learn if you are eligible for a payment from this fund. You will need to learn about the prevailing requirements in your state. It...more
I wrote an article on this very subject, with the same title a few years ago.And it was a pretty decent article if I do say so myself!Then I lost it. Gone. Deleted in error with no backup!Talk about 'ironic' ..Well, moving forward (hint) - over...more