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Are You Really Ready To Ask Someone To Co-sign For You?
by: Liz Roberts
It looks like you may have reached a turning point in the road. Whether it's for an auto loan, a personal loan, or department storecredit, you may not be able to qualify by your own merits. This is when the cosigner comes into play. The best place to look for a consigner is within the family, or either among friends. You'll want to trust them just as much as they will want to trust you. I... (read more)
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Saving For Retirement Is Something Many People Put Off, But Why?
by: Robert Michael
Saving for retirement is something many people put off and put off thinking they will start next year or the next. Then, all of a sudden, individuals are in their 40s or 50s and have no retirement money to speak of and then panic starts to sink in. However, there is no need to panic because there is still plenty of time to do some things to get your retirement account into shape. The things you ne... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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A "Warm Calling" vs. "Cold Calling" Rant
by: Wendy Weiss
Had another conversation with yet another entrepreneur who told me he does not "cold call," he only does "warm calls." I continue to be baffled by those who cut off possibilities with a semantic twist. "Cold call, warm call," it's simply a state of mind. Your mind. Your prospect does not make those distinctions. Just because you have designated a call to be "warm" doesn't mean that th... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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Where Can I Get a Free Structured Settlement Quote?
by: Joshua Shapiro
Obtaining structured settlement quotes is key to getting the best price for your asset. You will never know how much you can really get unless you get out there and test the water. This is especially true considering you probably have no experience selling a structured settlement and do not know what the process is or the going rate. However, when you check with various companies and see what t... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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How Much is the Pinnochio Syndrome Costing You?
by: Darlene Braden
Increasing revenue is something that you need to constantly address and one way to do it is to decrease expenses. How much of your day is spent on thinking and arguing with your self? How much are the self-arguments costing you? What if you didn’t spend time on that? Can you imagine a day where you didn’t have a single argument with yourself? Let me explain how and why you may have those arguments... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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Bankruptcies Cases- It's Different If You're a Big Company
by: Howard Giske
In the largest bankruptcy ever to hit the U.S. Auto sector, Delphi, an auto parts manufacturer, declared bankruptcy in Oct 2005, just before the change to the new bankruptcy law. Delphi had been spun off as a new company by GM only six years before. They were afraid that they would have had to cut the bonuses to the new bankruptcy mangers, if they waited after October. Does this bankruptcy ha... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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The Cheap, Fast and Good Rule In Business
by: Paul Taylor
Every now and then, everyone needs a refresher course. Business owners are no exception. Just to refresh your memory, in my last article I talked about ways to “Make Your Business Grow.” Today, I want to continue that train of thought. Several years ago I attended a business seminar and although I don’t remember much about what was said, one thing that I do remember was the “cheap, fast and g... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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That Empower Word Again
by: Jim Clemmer
That overused term "empowerment" is generating a high snicker factor these days. Managers proclaim they want to move decision making down the organization and give frontline people more freedom. But employees who have seen management trends come and go figure: "If we lay low long enough, this too shall pass." Cynicism aside, highly involved workers can produce huge gains in quality, service... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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More is Said Than Done About Improving Customer Service
by: Jim Clemmer
"Customer demands are getting harder and harder to meet. That's great because it's getting tougher for our competition to survive." — comment from the CEO of a very successful company Effective teams, organizations, and leaders exist to serve others. And those who provide the highest levels of service/quality enjoy the richest rewards. That's not just some platitude or warm and fuzzy t... (read more)
• September 2006 •
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Online Shopping Benefits for the Business Owner
by: Chris Robertson
As a business owner, you're probably too busy to shop, even if shopping for much-needed business supplies. You must spend your time wisely to maximize profits, but also take time out for shopping to keep the business operating smoothly. You also must spend your money wisely, whether it's for a small purchase like a cell phone or a large purchase such as a computer. If you find yourself in th... (read more)
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