I was checking out Ideas for impact the other day and found an interesting article entitled: "If you pay Peanuts, you get monkey's" The article explains how one manager lost valuable time and money by hiring the wrong consultant for a very critical project. He further explains that while one cons
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05/21/2010
1. Clear navigationNavigation is what directs your customer to prevalent parts of your website. It tells them how to find the information they need and should be clear and easy to follow. 2. Create a visually appealing and simple home pageKeep your home page simple and easy to read. Don't overwhe
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05/19/2010
Facebook has become the leader in social networking. It is easy to alienate your friends and associates by its misuse. Being a good Facebook friend is no different from being a good real-life friend. "Be considerate, courteous, kind and think about how your actions affect the other person," says
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05/17/2010
I came across some helpful information for prospective buyers. •1. Make a list of must haves, such as school location, commuting distance etc. Compare each home you view against your checklist. This will narrow down your search. •2. Visit your favourite homes a second time. Once the initial
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05/14/2010
1. Understand what you are paying for. Once you determine what you pay for raw materials, and all your overhead - i.e., insurance, rent etc., you can calculate whether you will be able to cover your costs and produce a profit by charging certain prices. 2. Check out the competition Collect in
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05/13/2010
Here is a helpful checklist for them to use. Moving Tips: Have a garage sale before you move. Getting rid of unnecessary items means less to move and extra money in your pocket. Get insurance on your moving vehicle. Redirect your mail, and cancel your newspaper. Put lighter items in bigger boxes
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05/12/2010
Do your clients have neighbours that aren't quite so neighbourly? Will they have a hard time selling their property because of the three rusty junkers in the front yard next door, or the jungle of weeds and vines that are threatening to take over their home? Well I came across a great article on
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05/10/2010
While doing some research, I came across an article on creating a great slogan. It's what makes your business memorable to your customer, a sort of catch phrase that stands out in their minds. Here are some ideas to making such a slogan. Start with a list of what your company is basically about.
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05/07/2010
Becoming a landlord can be very profitable, so if you're clients are looking to buy a second home here are some great tips you can share with your them: YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS Repairs, remodelling and other basic home costs will be you responsibility, not the renters. One wrong renter cou
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05/05/2010
Find out what interests your prospects, what your customers really want, and get the information you need to run your business smarter and more successfully. Asking for feedback about your client's wants and needs, can save you time and money and help you to determine just what type of services y
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05/03/2010
