I'm going to begin this article by sharing a little secret with you 'If you want to experience success as an entrepreneur you must first experience entrepreneurial success.'So what exactly do I mean by this?Success is never an accident. To reach the pinnacle in any field of endeavour you must have the ability to visualise, touch, taste, hear and smell your own success. Can you imagine an Olympic champion standing on the podium totally surprised...more
The question that puzzles many would be buy-to-let investors is where to buy investment property in the UK? There are many novice property investors currently being taken in by the tales of the past glories of successful investors. They are living under the assumption that just by imitating how someone became a property millionaire in the nineties; they can achieve the same level of success today.There is no disputing the wealth of some of...more
You want more revenue and you want it fast. The marketing experts tell you to "create a compelling offer." You immediately think "Sale." You wonder how big the sale should be. How much can I afford to give away before the sale starts costing me money? How will I word the sale materials so customers don't take advantage of me? The worries start and you realize you have a huge task to pull off this sale and generate real revenue.Unfortunately, in our crowded market place, a compelling offer has become synonymous with a "sale." There are other, better alternatives to motivate customers to buy from you.This article will show you six options that will accomplish your goal of getting more revenues. These options will build a stronger relationship with your customers that the sale will not accomplish.The Limitations of the "Sale"The fundamental problem with most sales is that they are good for the business but not necessarily good for the customer. A sale usually starts with a business problem you want your customers to solve for you. You need more cash. You have excess inventory. You need to meet sales quotas. You want to get ready for new merchandise. Your sale is asking...more
What Is Your Credit Rating Now?If you have any charge accounts now, or have ever borrowed from the bank to buy a car, or if you ar paying on a mortgage, there is credit information on you. Up until a few years ago, you could only guess at what your credit rating was, because the credit bureaus who keep track of borrowers wouldn't tell the borrowers...more
They arrive in your mail - a conspicuous looking mail piece from some "official looking" bank claiming that you have been Pre-Approved for a Mastercard or VISA credit card.Of course, you don't have to have any credit. You can even have bad credit or have just filed bankruptcy or even be rated as a "slow payer." It doesn't matter because these...more
"I'm stressed out." If you find yourself thinking--or saying--this to yourself on a regular basis, you might have a real problem on your hands. Job and career related stress has been on the rise in recent years, as occupations become more complex, and workers are taking on more and more responsibility. In fact,workplace stress is now considered an occupational illness. Many employees undergo stress as a normal part of their jobs, but some experience it more severely than others, to the point that they need time away from work. According to a survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, extreme occupational stress is classified as a "neurotic reaction to stress." There were more than 3,500 such illness cases reported in 2003. The median absence from work for these cases was 23 days, more than four times the level of all nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses. And more than two-fifths of the cases resulted in 31 or more lost workdays, compared to one-fifth for all injury and illness cases. Not surprisingly, the level of workplace stress seems to be tied directly to the worker's occupation. In fact, just four industries accounted for the bulk of occupational stress cases: Services...more
When another person succeeds in using your credit information to commit credit fraud, it can cause a lot of hassle in your life. So how do you protect yourself.Here are a few tips on how to avoid becoming the victim of this type of crime.Periodically...more
Keen on starting FOREX trading? Why would you not be Many beginning FOREX traders are captivated by the allure of easy money. FOREX websites offer 'risk-free' trading, 'high returns' and 'low investment' - these claims have a grain of truth in...more
There are some websites you would like to purchase merchandise but you don't trust the website yet with your credit card information. A solution is in place, Get a Prepaid Credit Card! These plastic wonders help you protect your real credit card...more
Energy Drinks, Vitamin Waters, Infused Waters, all New Age Beverages, are the focus of attention for consumers, entrepreneurs and even investors.I'm seeing many new companies and new products every single day; and those are the ones that call me....more
With the massive losses caused by Katrina, the economy of the Gulf Coast region is in extremely bad shape. Fortunately, there is a quirk in the tax code that can help you generate a large refund from your 2004 taxes. Apply Losses to 2004 TaxesWhen a...more
An entrepreneur is an innovator. She sees a need in the marketplace and creates something new to fulfill that need or improves upon an existing mechanism that already fulfills that need.An entrepreneur is a risk taker. She dives head-first into...more