Getting Raw Land, Not a Raw Deal!
There is more to buying raw land than meets the eye and more than a few individuals have wished theyd had a second chance upon finding themselves duped, conned, misled, ill-advised, uninformed, oversold, undereducated and often unprepared. They realize, often too late, that a raw land purchase ... more...

Geoff Alexander Interview
An impending redundancy from his well paid corporate job in the banking industry left Geoff Alexander pondering his career direction. Rather than apply for other corporate roles, he used the experience as a catylst to follow his entrepreneurial aspirations.In October 2004 he established his own ... more...

7 Cold Calling Secrets Even The Sales Gurus Don't Know
More and more e-mails are arriving in my in-box from people who hate cold calling. Here's what they're saying: Cold calling terrifies me. The phone feels like a 10,000-pound weight. Every time I have to make a cold call, I freeze up. I feel like a fraud when Im cold calling. I cant take the ... more...

How to Get Cheap Home Loans with a Bad Credit
Its been years since you made any major improvements to your home and its about time. Your spouse and children are also urging you to give the house a facelift. So, what do you do? Dip into your savings? Great! But thats only if youve enough stashed away in there. Go in for a regular loan? But you ... more...

Guide to Lake Iseo, Lombardy, Italy
IntroductionLake Iseo, also called Lake Sebina, is the fourth largest lake in the Lombardy region of Italy. The lake was formed by the Valcamonica Glacier, and is 24 kilometres long and up to 5 kilometres wide. This width is not always obvious as the largest lake island in Europe, Monte ... more...

Understanding Franchise Releationships in a Franchised Business
Now that you have invested your time, energy and money in buying a franchise, how do you work within the system? How do you take advantage of all your franchisor has to offer? How do you deal with your counterparts, other franchisees?In this chapter, I will give you tips that will help you thrive ... more...

UK Personal Loan Advice
Borrowing money is a big decision and not something that can be rushed into without thinking it through. Thats why most financial experts recommend you take the time to go through the advice section and answer the following questions.How much do I need to borrow and how much can I afford?What is a ... more...

Home Equity Loans - 5 Useful Application Tips
Obtaining a home equity loan does not have to be a major ordeal. Unlike your first mortgage, you are already in the home, and usually time is not such a major factor. You can close the loan at your own leisure, and take your time researching the different options available to you. Below you will ... more...

Home-Based Business For Fun And Profit
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND YOU The world of self-employment can be a personally and financially rewarding one for the right individual. Many people dream of owning their own business but don't believe it will ever happen for them. The majority of these folks see all the positives of working for ... more...