Getting into credit card debt in the UK, can leave you feeling helpless and hopeless. It seems like you could be stuck in UK credit card debt forever, and there's no light at the end of the tunnel. Harassing phone calls from creditors and threatening letters prevent you from doing anything else but worry about money matters and you debt. Yet there is one practical solution for getting out of UK credit card debt: don't get into it in the first...more
I recently had my website designed, and my new logo created for my company. I would like to use it, but my printer can't use the file he gave me! I just got business cards printed from it, but they didn't look good. I don't know what to do.A frustrated business owner recently came to me with this problem. I told him to calm down, I can redraw the logo in a program where he can use it, and it will always look professional. He was relieved, but...more
As part of a new web site that we just launched, www.GetPreconstructionDeals.com, I get repeated requests asking if a particular deal is good or not. While we can't answer this for individual projects, we can certainly look at what HAS to get done by the investor to dramatically increase the odds of a successful transaction.Step 1 is always to determine the fair market value(FMV). As a real estate investor, you can always buy properties at the FMV. My question is why would anybody want to do that? Through careful selection, you can always find properties that are priced below FMV, regardless if they are existing or if they are a preconstruction project. The best way to determine FMV is to work with someone already familiar with the area or determine yourself through local websites showing recent sales histories.Step 2 is to then determine the market trend for the area for which there are two critical pieces: 1) is the average price increasing AND 2) is the volume of sales increasing. If both are moving in your favor, then you have the comfort of knowing that the right trend is in place to keep prices moving forward. In stock market investing, there is the saying that the...more
Global Insight, a leading economic and financial forecasting company, (formerly DRI-WEFA), states that all levels of government (federal, state, and local) should see steady increases in the purchases of goods and services through the year 2009.Vendors willing to make the commitment to sell to government can reap the benefits of this projected...more
We have all made a purchase didn't really want or need. It could have been the sales person and their pushy attitude or the price was simply to good to passup. How many times have we come home and said, "I wish I hadn't bought that." Well here are some guidelines to follow while shopping to ensure you don't experience the regret of making that...more
The Internet provides with a wealth of information. We can look up our favorite recipes, see what's on TV tonight or just browse for the latest music DVD. As convent as the Internet is it is also proving to be a breeding ground for scammers. As a result we have compiled a list of the top Internet scams of 2004 and how to avoid being a victim.International online auction scam This scam is still mainly targeted at vechiles (cars, trucks and motorcycles). However the scam has been reworked to include boats and even horses.The offer the seller receives is for the buyer to send them a check via federal express or such and when the check is deposited the buyer will have his international shipper pick up the vehicle and ship it overseas. The buyer claims to cover all shipping costs since his shipper has connections. Many of these cheques clear initially then the bank calls to inform you the cheque is counterfeit and your vehicle has already been picked up. Never sell or buy a vehicle internationally online. Online Lottery Scam You receive an email saying you are the winner of a jackpot which was drawn overseas. The email explains how your name was entered into the draw and how you came to...more
Your search for a mortgage isn't leading results.Check for any impediments. May be the lenders dread offering credit on the grounds that you are self employed.But are you alone in the pursuit? No. The statistics put the figure of self employed people...more
With the modern complexities of life now days, it is but important to be abreast with the latest and the more effective ways of advertising and promoting your services and products to let your business grow and be wide known popular. That is why...more
Poster digital printing is widely used by several companies that have proven it effective to clasp on prospect clients and regular customers. They are open to the printing expense of the poster digital printing because they are certain to get more...more
Have you ever wondered why some people can make millions writing books, and others (maybe you) can't even complete a simple business letter worth reading? Sure, natural talent probably accounts for some of their writing success. But really the...more
There are many good penny stock investments available, which could turn a small amount of capital into a small fortune very quickly. However, to discover these you need to know what to look for and what to avoid. When searching for that one big...more
It's tough out there, particularly because of layoffs and our sluggish economy. So what's a small business entrepreneur trying to make a living to do? Try these low-cost pricing strategies to keep sales moving.TACTIC #1 -- Never simply slash your...more