Candidates who submit their resumes online to job boards, or what they believe to be direct to hiring authorities, run the risk of three common problems. These include: Number One: Who reviews resumes submitted from the internet? Usually, it's not an executive or the immediate hiring authority. Many times, screeners have no industry expertise in the key attributes they're screening for. Many companies hire part-time or temporary employees to...more
Many people are out there today that want to get a credit card. This can be for several different reasons. Some people need a credit card to catch up on bills. Other people need a credit card so they don't have to carry a lot of cash on them. Some people just need a credit card to go on their vacation. Whatever the reasons may be, in order for these people to get a credit card, they first need to find one and apply for it. The best way to...more
If you are a new business and you get a request for a huge order, it's exciting, isn't it? You start mentally adding up all the money you will make, all the supplies you can buy, all the business you can get after that. Then when you talk to the manufacturer of the product, and discover they need partial payment before shipping, perhaps even some when you place the order and the rest on delivery, you realize you'll have to refuse the order. Since you are a new business, you don't have the credit history that will allow you to have payment terms and you don't have a bank line of credit. If you are an established business and you get a huge order, you also might have to refuse it. You might not have a good credit history or might not have a large enough line of credit with your bank. There is a solution, called Purchase Order Financing. If your customer is established and has good credit, you can get a Letter of Credit or an advance of funds on the purchase order. This advance will pay for the raw materials, parts, finished goods, packaging, shipping, inspections, etc. This is especially important for wholesalers, distributors, importers and exporters and is suitable for many...more
There are three reasons that you might have missed a payment on your credit card: either you can't afford to pay, the payment didn't get there in time or you just plain forgot. For whatever reason, there's one thing you need to do, and quickly - get on the phone.Then, apologise like you've never apologised before. Don't panic, stay calm, but make...more
Cruising around the MLM playground (Online MLM Forums), the question of "How do you prospect strangers into your MLM Business?" popped up. And I knew if this fellow Network Marketer was struggling with this question, then several others probably are having the same dilemma as well.So here it is.When you're building your MLM Business there is 1...more
A critical principle every business needs to grasp while marketing is to understand and accept that a majority of your success is out of your control. You must recognize that your prospects and clients possess ultimate authority over your business success or failure. The only factors within your power are the opportunities and resources to influence the actions that lead to purchasing your product or service. This is a strange notion when you think about it. You've carefully researched, designed, and marketed your product offering, but you don't maintain control of it? How can this be?It simply boils down to one fundamental concept: the market is the master. It's the market that will ultimately decide your fate in your business venture. They have in their possession two powerful tools to determine your success: the freedom of choice and authority over their money. If the market doesn't like your offering and decides not purchase it, you will not succeed.It's a terrible misconception to believe that just because you think your product or service is the best in the world your clients and prospects will believe the same. You must diligently explain the reasons it will benefit...more
You need to manage your credit cards wisely. Otherwise, you may end up in financial trouble. Unfortunately, there are many who don't realise that they may be making huge mistakes with the use of their credit cards. Here are top 7 credit card mistakes...more
So you've managed to accumulate some credit card debt?You took that really nice vacation to Tahiti last winter, you've got a sweet car, and you had a few feasts at some great resturants? Or maybe your use of credit wasn't quite so exciting? You had...more
Good Reasons to Share Compensation Information with EmployeesOne of Astron Solutions' popular consulting services is administering employee surveys. As we read through the many anonymous responses, we tend to see similar answers when it comes to the...more
In the begining it's a tentative situation. Your first few deals are small potatoes. To make money with no investment is not entirley accurate. Everyone has access to something. Some small amount that will be allocated for wealth building. I think...more
Broadcast advertisers, who use television, are seeing dramatic reductions in their ad results because of a four-letter word -- TiVo. In some ad agencies one can sense that TiVo really is a four-letter word in the most derogatory sense. This reporter...more
Background to what Milton Keynes has to offer.Milton Keynes is one of the foremost up and coming places to live in the UK, with excellent road and rail links not only to London, but to other major cities in the UK including Manchester and Birmingham....more