11,381 articles related to "business and finance"

Seven Preparations for Writing a Business Plan

Seven Preparations for Writing a Business Plan by: Gerry McRae Writing a business plan is a daunting task. If you do not know that by now, you will discover that soon after you have read your first set of instructions for writing a plan. While e...

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Should you choose to refinance?

Should you choose to refinance? by: Brad Slade Refinancing has become a valid option for many individuals with high interest rates on their mortgage. Refinancing is essentially a replacement loan, with a different lender and (hopefully) a lower ...

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I Want My Money Back

I Want My Money Back by: Denise O'BerryNo matter what you do, there will come a time when a customer will ask for a refund for some reason or another. Do you give it to them? That depends. If you have an unconditional money back guarantee, ...

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10 Mistakes That Reduce Profitability

10 Mistakes That Reduce Profitability by: Dr. Rachna D. JainIn my professional experience as a sales and marketing coach/consultant, I've had the opportunity to work with a number of small business owners on various issues related to sales ...

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Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) by: Martin LukacIf your down payment on a home is less than 20 percent of the appraised value or sale price, you must obtain private mortgage insurance, known as PMI, with your lender. This will enable you to obt...

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What Is A Virtual Assistant & Why Do You Need One?

Is A Virtual Assistant & Why Do You Need One? by: Janice D. Byer, MVA Virtual Assistants (also known as VAs) are home-based entrepreneurs who take pride in providing fellow small business professionals with a wide range of office tasks, from adm...

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Empower It Forward

Empower It Forward Now here's a suggestion for using this Pay It Forward action plan to start or expand your Empowerism business: Invite people to take a look at your Empowerism website and then: -give them your $20 Fast Start Bonus (paid withi...

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30 Second Elevator Pitch do you have one

What's an "elevator pitch"?.................................................As you start your new business, you'll be asked many, many (did I say "many"?) times, "What do you DO for a living?", "What business are you in?". I'm sure yo...

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When Politics Prevent Innovation

When Politics Prevent InnovationOr… Still Fighting Battles and Losing WarsThe objective is to beat the competition and make money. Everything a business organization does should be focused on that simple objective, with interpretation through vario...

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Is This the PR You Thought You Were Getting

You know, where you do something positive about the behaviors of those outside audiences that MOST affect your organization? And where you do so by persuading those important external folks to your way of thinking, then move them to take actions that...

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