The internet coaching gurus at PMI Education often encourage their clients to send out a monthly newsletter. Whether the client runs a marketing firm or a website that sells birdhouses, they strongly believe that nearly everyone can benefit from a newsletter. Let’s take a moment to look at some of the reasons that entrepreneurs would want to send out a [ Read More ]
Archive for January, 2010
I noticed an interesting article on CNN.com today. It was entitled “Seven Trips That You Should Never Book Online”, and was featured in their travel section. The gist of the article is this: even if you are fairly tech savvy and have booked vacations online before, there are some occasions when you will get in over your head and you [ Read More ]
It’s easier said than done. We all want to get things finished, but a host of distractions and excuses present themselves—some physical and some psychological. For instance, I played basketball for three straight hours last night, and now my back hurts and my knees are stiff. So I hit the snooze button a few times this morning and am now [ Read More ]
In this modern real estate world, you need to get information fast. Additionally, that information needs to be accurate and applicable. This is certainly true when it comes to identifying foreclosures. You can waste a lot of time searching fruitlessly if you don’t utilize the correct sources. In regards to the opportunities out there, it is important to note that [ Read More ]
Though some people may feel that starting a business is best left to those under fifty, baby boomers are often in a better position for success than their younger counterparts. For one thing, those over fifty often have more capital available. When you add their considerable experience and networks to the equation, many people over fifty may be in prime [ Read More ]
A recent CNN article highlighted the benefits of starting a business during a recession. The article quotes business expert David Lester as saying: “People automatically assume it’s a bad idea to start out in a recession, but for a great many businesses it’s much the best time to start.” Though this may sound counterintuitive, let’s take a look at some [ Read More ]
Though once quite rare, short sales are now filling an important role as a strategy to mitigate the impact of the foreclosure epidemic. In layman’s terms, a short sell is when a home is sold for less than the amount of money owed to the bank. Lenders take a loss with these sells, but often prefer it to the process [ Read More ]
Many years ago, I worked for a local home builder. Although I was only 14 at time, this fellow had no problem giving me the keys to one of his Bobcats and setting me loose working on landscapes and such. If you’ve never driven a Bobcat, you’re truly missing out. These little bulldozers are fast, maneuverable and an absolute blast [ Read More ]
For those looking to sell a home, there is a fairly standard checklist to take care of before the property is ready to go on the market. For instance, only the most careless of property owners would neglect to vacuum the carpets and sweep the floors. Most sellers will also do some painting and make minor repairs. But people often [ Read More ]
Now may definitely be the time to “buy low”. In some areas, interest rates are at record lows, meaning a buyer could save thousands of dollars if they buy now. Let’s say, for instance, that prices continued to go down for the next two years. Well, it’s likely that interest rates will go back up, potentially nullifying the money saved [ Read More ]
