How Much Insurance Do I Need?
Insurance is a complicated business, and it can be unpleasant to talk about because no one likes talking about death especially their own death! Because of those two reasons, many people do not think about insurance very much. However, most people should have some kind of insurance.But how can you ... more...

Boom or Bust
For those looking to invest in the real estate marketkeep your eyes on the headlines. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the number of areas across the U.S. with real estate booms shot to 55, increasing by nearly two-thirds last year. The FDIC warns, these booms may be ... more...

Customers For Life
Whos talking to your customers? Is it your competition? Why or why not? When you stop to think about it, these are valid questions. Most people rely on some sort of clientele for their business, and can improve on customer relations. A more holistic approach to this process incorporates the more ... more...

When Debt Collectors Cross the Line Bogus Threats & Illegal Collection Tactics
If you are behind on your bills and on the receiving end of collection phone calls, you will probably hear collectors make some very threatening statements. While most debt collection professionals try to stay within the boundaries defined by the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), ... more...

Cash Now For Your Real Estate Contract
BACKGROUND AND FUNDAMENTALSThe private mortgage industry is a relatively young business with roots that can be traced directly to the emergence of seller-backed, or owner, financing. Prior to the very high interest rates of the late 70s and 80s, seller-backed financing was not a common financing ... more...

European Second Home Prices Wilt in Drought
Spain and Portugal have suffered one of their worst droughts on record this summer, with consequences from empty swimming pools for the tourist to economic disaster for farmers losing their crops and livestock.Roger Munns, Managing Director of Tribune Properties, predicts that property prices in ... more...

Unique Gift Items 3 Creative Ideas
With promotional items there are standards: t-shirts, mugs, note cubes, calendars, magnets and keychains. Then, there is the really creative. Sometimes with a specific campaign, you may want to go above and beyond and really start a buzz about your company.This is not to say that creativity ... more...

Electronic Real Estate Transactions
It seems more and more that technology and the Internet are going to be the future of real estate sales. In Canada one-third of the people are online. This means approximately ten million Canadians, give or take a few. It is projected that by the end of the decade this number will reach one-half of ... more...

Credit Card Debt Consolidation: Top 3 Factors to Consider
If youve got a number of credit cards and insurmountable credit card debt, then perhaps its time to consider a debt consolidation loan. A consolidation loan is a loan that you can use to pay off all your debts, meaning that you can pay them off for less money without having to worry about lots of ... more...

Credit Cards For Bad Credit
With all the confusing offers directed towards consumers with credit problems, finding credit cards for bad credit can be a confusing task. One way to start is to consider applying for a secured credit card. Often this can be a good first step towards getting the benefits of a credit card, while ... more...

Confessions of a Networking Junkie
I am a networking junkie! But unlike people with other addictions, I am not looking for a 12-step program to cure me of my habit, because I like the BUZZ my business gests from my referral addition.A healthy referral based business is built by creating relationships with business professionals who ... more...

The Executives Guide To Marketing On The Internet
THE NEW INTERNET...You would have to be a cave dwelling hermit living in outer Mongolia not to have been inundated by hype and hoopla about the internet. Hardly a day goes by without major coverage of the net as it has come to be known.In the last six months alone, Business Week, Advertising Age, ... more...

The Ultimate Business Network: One Secret Power of the Masters
Dear Friend:If you're out there networking and have been for sometime, you understand the astronomical benefits of networking with the "right" people -- especially when they have your kind of prospects who are hot and willing to buy.If not, you're in for a treat! Let me briefly explainThe average ... more...

Understanding The Different Types Of FICO Credit Scores
Before credit scores were developed, lenders use to physically look over each applicants credit report and credit history to determine whether or not to extend credit. This process was highly time consuming and sometimes resulted in large human errors.As a result, Fair Isaac created the credit ... more...