What if I were to tell you that almost everything you have been told about what to do with your home has been absolutely wrong and that one of the worst ways to build wealth is through your home? And what if I further went on to show you that anyone who perpetuates this myth probably is not your best source for accurate financial information?Most of you right now are looking at the byline a couple of times to see if this article is REALLY being...more
Creditors will measure your credit rating based on the following three main things. Capacity Collateral CharacterThe three "C's" show creditors your: "Capacity" or income to pay the debt "Collateral" or assets to secure the obligation "Character" shows your compliance to repay the debt1. CapacityThe very first question is whether you have sufficient income to repay the debt. Creditors will definitely check to see if your income exceeds your...more
You bet! Especially for business, non-profit and association managers who REALLY need to persuade their key outside audiences to their way of thinking. Then move them to behaviors that lead to the success of their department, division or subsidiary. Could this be you? If so, you may need to reduce your emphasis on tactical public relations weaponry with its simple print and broadcast mentions. And instead, use a broader, more comprehensive and workable public relations blueprint to alter your key external audience perceptions - perceptions that deliver the changed behaviors you need to achieve your managerial goals. Why go to this much trouble? Because of the possible results, of course. Results like new proposals for strategic alliances and joint ventures; customers making repeat purchases; prospects starting to work with you; membership applications on the rise; capital givers or specifying sources looking your way, and even bounces in showroom visits. But, what about that core PR blueprint that gets everyone working towards the same external audience behaviors, and that insures that your organization's public relations effort stays sharply focused? Try this on for size: people...more
Every company has a Vision, a Mission and a set of core Values. Companies develope multiple strategies that implement these Values to relaize the Mission.I always wondered, Is there any relationship between a company's Values and company's success? Is there any influence of these Values on a company's sustainability? Do the company's Values impact...more
Looking for work is an energy-devouring ordeal, often leading to running in circles and not getting anywhere. A systematic approach can help you focus on your goal, avoid wasting the energy you need to conserve for interviews and employer contacts, and lower your stress level.Some resources you might find helpful include:1. Newspaper classified....more
The number one reason people don't get out of debt is they don't try. This may apply to you. You want to, but never seem to do it. You put it off for whatever reason. You want to wait for your life to be just right before you make the...more
Strong for business, non-profit and association managers when they use the fundamental premise of public relations to produce external stakeholder behavior change - the kind that leads directly to achieving their managerial objectives. And strong...more
Q. I am transitioning to a new career after sixteen years to spend more time with my family. We moved to a very small town (less than ten thousand people) and I want to start an coffee shop business and also offer PC repair. How can Iinvestigate and...more
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it! 1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read...more
Wonder Woman makes it looks so easy. She gets up every morning, fights the good fight, calls it a day, and starts the whole process all over again. This is the way most of us begin our workday. We work hard, accomplish lots, and get up in the morning...more
You'll get wet but the reward just might be a more fulfilling ride!In Survival is Not Enough, author Seth Godin says change is the "new normal." Rather than thinking of work as a series of stable times interrupted by moments of change, Godin says we...more