Published documents by Zechariah

2008

Hi! What impression do outsiders get when they call your business? Is it a welcoming greeting such as \"Thank you for calling The Office Organiser, this is Lorraine\", or do they hear: \"Lorraine’s phone\" \"Hold the line\" (before you even speak) \"Hold the line please\" (before you have even opened your mouth) \"Lorraine speaking\" (doesn’t even mention the...

Jobs And The Hidden Job Market Published on 03/11/2008

Another morning of job hunting lies ahead of you. You pour a cup of coffee and open the paper to the employment section. With a mixture of anticipation and desperation you pick up a stub of pencil and prepare to target and identify some possible job opportunities. There are less ads to circle this morning and despite the promising words and vague descriptions you have begun to...

Real Estate - Home Buyer Tips Published on 03/11/2008

If you are considering buying a home or have spent many years saving in preparation of buying a home, the questions and process involved in buying a home can be extremely stressful. As exciting as it is to begin looking for your new home, there are many unexpected costs and details to be considered before contacting a real estate agent. Home buyers should be aware of every aspect...

Choosing A Business Opportunity - Starting Your Own Business Published on 03/11/2008

Millions of people are desparate to escape the 9 to 5 grind. One popular alternative is to look for a business opportunity that turns you from an employee into a self-employed entrepreneur running your own business. There are many good reasons why this can be a wise move. Being your own boss means you can set your own hours. This can be very important if you have small children, or...

Buying a Home? Consider Hiring a Buyer Broker Published on 03/11/2008

When thinking about purchasing a new home, most prospective buyers rely on the expertise of a professional Realtor. They shop around, meet a salesperson they feel comfortable with, and sign up with that individual’s agency, confident that she will guide them through the home buying process. What many people don’t realize is that, even when your Realtor is from a real estate...

Credit Fraud Secrets Thieves Don’t Want You To Know Published on 03/11/2008

Have you ever been a victim of credit card fraud? If so, you know just how traumatic it can be. Whats more, if you don’t detected it early enough, it could leave bad marks on your credit report that could haunt you for many years. The most commonly thought of credit card fraud is when your wallet or purse is stolen, and the thief uses your credit cards to make unauthorized purchases....

Characteristics Of A Successful Entrepreneur Published on 03/11/2008

Studies have shown that successful entrepreneurs possess these characteristics: 1. Self-confidence This is that magical power of having confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities. 2. Achievement Oriented Results are gained by focused and sustained effort. They concentrate on achieving a specific goal, not just accomplishing a string of unrelated tasks. ...

Using Your Credit Card While On Vacation Published on 03/11/2008

Aiming to save money on our credit cards should be something that we all should be doing. This can be done by switching your credit card to one that has a 0% interest free offer on balance transfers and purchases, or simply playing a credit card game such as stoozing. The term stoozing is used to describe the practice of using the credit limit you receive on a credit card to make money...

Credit Card Minimum Payments Create Debt Published on 03/11/2008

A credit card minimum payment means that you can spend more and pay as little back as the credit card issuer will allow you. Sounds great in theory but it is a system that will turn out to be your worse nightmare. If you stick to it before long you will find that you have reached your limit, have nothing left to spend and all the while your past purchases are totting up interest...

Should You Use a Lease/Purchase (Rent to Own) Approach to Sell or Rent Your... Published on 03/11/2008

Have you ever dealt with bad renters? Late payments? Stains on the carpet? Calls late at night about a stopped toilet? Sometimes being a Landlord is not a fun game, especially when you have a nice home and bad tenants. Have you taken advantage of the recent low interest rates and refinanced your home to the maximum? What about a home equity loan or other form of second mortgage? Do...