Would you like an automatic – 24/7 – sales person bringing your new leads and creating new business?   Jayne Burch, WebBizDiva and Founder of MarketingMonsoon.com presents “Small Biz to Web Biz:  A Web Marketing course for Small Business Owners” at an all day Saturday workshop event.   Is your website lonely? Do you consider yourself to be non-technical? Do you get “sticker shock” from web developer’s quotes? Wonder how to get to the top of Google? Clueless on how to create web presence for your business?   Learn from the best how to get your business website up and running in one day!  Attend this workshop and learn how to:   Set up your web presence, ideally formatted for search engine optimization Implement your website plan using your carefully selected keyword phrases on a WordPres... 02/25/2009

Welcome Real Estate Investors,  Some of you still have not signed up for the FREE CashInOnForeclosures Networking Site and some of you want to invest in real estate but you just do not have a clue as to how to get started in investing in real estate so if that is you then you need to be the first to join the CashInOnForeclosures Networking Site.  Again, my goal is to connect real estate investors with the right individuals in order to become a successful real estate investor.  In order to do so, I have brought critical real estate information and resources together to have them available at your discretion. The new networking site will also give you access to investing tips, referrals and any additional information pertaining to CashInOnForeclosure.com. These resources will allow you to... 02/21/2009

If you have been watching all the shifts in the investing markets, you may be a little worried about putting your money into any of them right now. Things have been falling and falling, how do you know where it will be safe to put your cash?   Perhaps it's time to look at some of the other investing options out there like real estate. I am not talking about running around and buying up any extra lots of property you happen to see around you. That comes with a lot of responsibilities and major outlay up front. Not only do you have to have the money to purchase the whole property, but you also have to be able to take care of it and maintain and manage it after the fact. This is a lot to ask for in an investment.   Instead, you may want to look into another type of real estate investing, r... 02/21/2009

nderstanding REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) is made easy with a recently launched website packed with valuable information   Southfield, MI - Our economy is facing a crisis as real estate values drop and the stock market looks even worse.  According to Earl E. Bird, III, spokes person for the ReitBuyer.com, there is hope for investors.  He believes REITs to be a profitable investment, even today.  "REITs are considered to be a great investment," said Earl.  "Their dividends are usually high and there is great potential for moderate, long-term appreciation.  Compared to other investment options, over time the return on REIT stocks produce a slightly lower return than a high risk investment, but a higher return than a low risk bond."   The ReitBuyer website has proven to be an effe... 02/21/2009

What does your web site (or lack of one) say about you and your business? Having a great web site that provides value, makes you accessible and open to your visitors is critical to your business success. It's easier than ever to have a credible Web presence for your business without a huge expense. 'The Small Biz to Web Biz' Workshops will show you how to make it happen. ------------------------------ ------------------ IT'S TOMORROW! If you re-register for "Small Biz to Web Biz" for all four sessions online, you'll get $100 off the price. http://path.to/SmallBiz2WebBiz12/ ------------------------------------------------ Learn how your business can be bringing in more money in less time while providing more value to your customers in this FREE in this report, "Top Four Secrets for Gett... 02/13/2009

What a day of celebration for the finance market and our country   The first national web site dedicated to Real Estate Investment Trust at www.REITbuyer.com has been launched. There are many sites designed for stocks and bonds, but there are none designed for the REIT buyers. The new REIT buyer site is focused on education, buying, and selling.  Robert Shumake, well known REIT expert, said "Having première site on buying, selling and educating buyers on real estate investment trust has been a huge void in the stock market world. There is a huge gap in people having the education and know how to buy REITs"   Our president elect, Barack Obama says "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we s... 01/24/2009

This article was written by friend of mine who I have also had a business relationship with.  She has given me permission to repost her material.  I am sure you will find the information to be valuable and useful. Looked at your personal or business credit lately?  Can you say that everything on them is being reported accurately?  A successful businessperson knows that it is vital to have the habit of checking their credit history.   It's not difficult.  Financial institutions look at your credit record when you try to obtain funds for your business, such as applying for a line of credit.  If you've not made an ongoing effort to be sure your credit is being reported accurately, and negative items show up on the reports, then these lenders will view you as being unable to manage your deb... 01/13/2009

This article was written by friend of mine who I have also had a business relationship with.  She has given me permission to repost her material.  I am sure you will find the information to be valuable and useful.   As you begin a new business venture, you have an important decision to make right at the beginning of your venture.  Now you probably have already decided what kind of business - and even the name, but the entity structure is the most important. You need to know what type will be the easiest and most valuable for your company.  Have you heard the words LLC, C-Corp, and S-Corp?  If you answered yes, but don't really understand what they are, then read on.    You can use a number of business structures when creating your company. Each one comes with different benefits and liab... 01/13/2009

This article was originally posted at http://blackentrepreneurshalloffame.blogspot.com/2005/12/dr-robert-s-shumake.html   Dr. Robert S. Shumake is the founder of Inheritance Investment Group, a Michigan based real estate investment and development firm. As founder and president, Dr. Shumake invests, manages and develops commercial and residential real estate. Dr. Shumake has implemented policies and funding strategies to raise capital for small businesses, mortgage loans, commercial leasing and specialized financing. Dr. Shumake's vision is to expand housing opportunities for people dreaming the American dream of owning a home.Dr. Shumake founded the real estate and business corporation, First Equity Holdings in 1996. Since then, First Equity Holdings managed and sold 85% of the Departm... 01/11/2009

According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the country.  Robert Shumake found this out the hard way, when he was the victim of mortgage fraud.   When Shumake tried to sell a house that he purchased and fixed up, he found out that someone had "stolen" the property and removed his name from the title with a fraudulent quit claim deed!  The new owner had moved into the home and took out building permits to work on the property.   It took 2-1/2 years and nearly $60,000 in legal fees to resolve the matter.  Mortgage fraud is hard to prove with signed agreements and documents in place and recorded.  It is possible to spend thousands of dollars and still not get your property back.   Anyone can be a victim of mortgag... 12/30/2008

An ex-carny with an MBA and CPA by his name; part jokester, part motivator, part used-car salesman, but all businessman as he guides entrepreneurs to business ownership    Troy, MI - Woodward Promotions, LLC will be hosting a panel of experts at a weekend conference on how to prosper in difficult times.  As real estate prices fall and the stock market drops, amazingly, more opportunities to make money become available.  This conference is designed for real estate investors and business owners to address the problems in our economy while developing new ways of structuring their business to meet their financial goals of 2009.   With Ed King joining the panel this is sure to be an educational and an action packed event.  Ed King is a very dynamic speaker who will have everyone at the edge ... 12/28/2008

"Financial Aid Information" Financial Aid Protocol -Parents Fail The Grade! December 6, 2008 - West Bloomfield     The Financial Aid Office is not a fast food drive thru. You cannot have it your way. Many people have their own opinion of how a FAO should be operating. The purpose of the financial aid office is to disperse funding to qualified individuals within both government and that particular college's guidelines. Unfortunately, your opinion doesn't matter. Make sure that you carefully review the policy and procedure process for any college you may want to attend. It will give you an inside perspective as to how that particular FAO office operates. This can assist in dismissing any unrealistic expectations that you may have and help to you to be better informed.   The Financial Aid ... 12/06/2008

Jeffrey Taylor is known by many parents as Your Money Coach.   With over 20 years experience, he has helped many families plan for their children's college education.   Here are some valuable tips that he shares in his seminars:   Prepare yesterday!  Waiting until today will cost you thousands of dollars.   Invest in your child's raw talent in their early years; this talent can be an effective tool to help reduce college tuition costs.  A moderate ability student can get money from a college that has an interest in them; the more talent you child has, the more likely "free money" will be offered.   Choose the right school for the right reason.  Colleges do a great job with marketing; they are a business seeking to make a profit.  Don't let the hype fool you.  Don't get caught up in the ... 11/04/2008

Jeffrey Taylor, Your Money Coach asks, "Are You Setting Your Child Up For Failure?" Southfield, MI -- As the stock market and property values have fallen, college tuition costs have gone up!  What you do now will determine your child's ability to attain a higher education. Will you and your child be prepared? Jeffrey Taylor recently spoke at a workshop for business owners where he said, "Let's face it. Colleges have to meet payrolls, run multi-million dollar facilities, and keep the best talent possible. All of that costs millions of millions of dollars and your tuition dollars fund those expenses. Higher tuition costs aren't going anywhere but up!" Jeff went on to explain, "The best thing any parent or student can do is to take a proactive position to ensure that you get the maximum do... 11/04/2008

In the Spring of 2008, I learned that my elementary school age son was being picked on by a bully at his school. Almost immediately, I decided it was time for the both of us to learn self defense. I called a couple of Dojos in the area only to learn that my son and I would have to learn separately. I then contacted the Southfield Martial Arts Institute located at 29100 Southfield Rd., Southfield, Michigan, (248) 569-7030. www.southfieldmartialarts.com. Fortunately, this Dojo has family Karate classes three times per week. The experience has been amazing. The Dojo is run by Master Willie Adams, a 10th Degree Black Belt, and several other very talented and patient Senseis who teach Okinawan Isshinryu style Karate. Above is a photo taken at the Dojo's Beginner Junior Tournament on October... 10/28/2008

Get Free Traffic to your name on the Web even if you Do Not have a Web Site! When:            October 20, 2008 6:30 PMWhere:           The Michigan Institute of Real Estate                      24655 Southfield Road; Suite 101                      Southfield, MI  48034   The Press King will put you at the TOP OF GOOGLE! The King of Free press, and having you at Top of the Search engines, is Ralph Mark Maupin; he makes his money generating leads on the internet for customers who want to be at the top of search engines for the lowest dollars cost... Three of the top National franchisees, Gurus like Jeff Kaller and Matt Bacak, use Maupin's services to put them to the top of search engines.  Maupin is a local speaker in Michigan. Mark is not a public speaker; he makes his money in the trenc... 10/17/2008

Once you file your business paper work, you may think your job is done.  Maybe you are thinking you will just sit back until you get some form of confirmation from your city or state. While this will work a lot of the time, if you really want to make sure things are going along as they are supposed to be, and that your paperwork is all being filed appropriately, you should check and double-check your filings.   Many states and cities offer an easy way to check on how the process is going.  They have online websites where you can input your name or application number to see how things are going.    If you don't think it is important for you to check and make sure things are in line in your application process, consider this. There are plenty of other people that will be checking, includi... 10/07/2008

As you embark on a new business endeavor and have decided what kind of business to run and even what you want to call it, you still have something to sort out. You need to know what type of business to run.   Are you familiar with the terms LLC, C-Corp and S-Corp?  If your answer is that you have heard of them, but don't always understand the difference, read up!    There are a number of business structures you can use when you are creating a company. Each one comes with different benefits and liabilities. Here's a quick overview:   •·   Sole Proprietorship - This is a one-man band in which the person running the business has a chance for all the profits, but also carries all the responsibility and a loan to a sole proprietor is called a "personal loan." This is not a business structure... 10/07/2008

Do you Have a Custom Designed Small Business Accounting System? Silent Quiz:  Can You Answer These 10 Questions About Your Business? Were my total sales up or down last month? Were they designated by sales category? What was my total gross profit last month? Was it designated by sales category? What is my gross profit per item? What were my expenses by category last month? Who owes me money, and how much? Who's behind in paying me, and by how much? How much inventory do I have, in total and by item? Who do I owe money to, and how much? What was my profit last month? How Much do I Own, and How Much do I Owe?     Were my total sales up or down last month? Were they designated by sales category?Here's why you need to know: If your sales are up, you'll need extra cash to buy replacement inv... 09/12/2008

Payroll Processing is time consuming and tedious work for employers and business owners.  Attempting to "do-it-yourself" is counter-productive as time could be better spent on managing and optimizing your business.  Not to mention the fees and penalties charged by the IRS for errors or late reports.  Here are the Top Ten Reasons to Outsource Payroll Processing:  Liability-A payroll processing service absorbs the risk; if they make a mistake, they absorb the cost. Taxes-IRS reports show that 1/3 of employers has been charged for tax-related payroll errors equating to billions of dollars in penalties;  a good payroll processing service keeps clients out of these situations. Affordability-Consider the cost of computer equipment, software and extensive training required to process payroll i... 09/12/2008