Mobile apps save small businesses over 370 million hours of their own time, saving an average of $14,000 each year. As an entrepreneur, you’re probably wearing many hats, juggling every activity from finance and accounting to sales and marketing. With the evolution of rapidly changing technologies, using mobile or desktop apps can benefit your business in many ways […]
What’s the best predictor of success? Soft skills are in-demand in nearly every company and every industry. A Wall Street Journal survey of 900 executives found that 92% said soft skills were equally important or more important than technical skills. But 89% of those surveyed said they have a “very or somewhat difficult time finding […]
The growth mindset theory was brought to prominence by Carol Dweck, a Stanford psychology professor, and in simple terms it suggests that “we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems”. Rather than labeling people as smart or not, musical or not, good at math or not, talented or not, and so […]
What is CBD oil and how can you use it to help with health issues such as pain management? Keep reading to find out where you can get the best CBD oil for your money. Many would agree that your health is the foundation for your success. As the owner of a home-based business in […]
Everyone in their lifetime will encounter a medical challenge that can be overcome with pure hemp CBD oil. And that’s exactly why it is my honor to be a part of this multi-billion dollar industry.
Most homeowners would agree that having a beautiful outdoor deck for BBQs, parties, relaxing, and enjoying the sunset is a welcome addition to your house. Who doesn’t love sunbathing, walking barefoot, and grounding? But due to season after season of harsh weather conditions, your home’s deck can be ruined and the thought of walking barefoot on […]
Financial and economic experts agree that we are becoming a “nation of renters”. This includes millions of empty nest Baby Boomers looking to downsize and get out of maintaining a large house they no longer need. Add to that the vast numbers of Millennials facing huge student loan debts coupled with shrinking wages and it’s […]
Real estate is an extremely competitive field. It’s saturated and ruthless—but professionals who put in that extra effort are going to be rewarded. Real estate marketing has always been something that only a few people figure out. It’s either spammy or just plain disconnected.
What goes into your pricing discussions and metrics? If you’re like many businesses, you take into account the product or service, as well as the people costs and other expenses. But there’s a process that’s more encompassing and therefore more holistic, too: quote-to-cash.
Many experienced real estate investors have successfully built up their cash-flowing investment property portfolios by following strict guidelines when evaluating potential deals. Here are the top 5 mistakes real estate investors must avoid that I’ve learned from my conversations and experiences working with successful investors.
The real estate industry is no doubt a lucrative one. There’s no wonder why many people jump into this business. The promise of having a big income, the freedom of working for yourself or being your own boss, having more time for your family, and doing what you do. That’s just a few of the […]
By definition, forecasting is inexact. It is a data-focused assessment of possibilities; and yes, there is a lot of guesswork involved. The ideal is to minimize the guesswork through the systems and strategies you implement – as well as the accuracy of the data you use.
A growth trend to become a qualified personal trainer has increased greatly over the last five years, and still today, men and women are leaving their jobs or finishing school to become personal trainers. Advertising paints a glamorous picture of flexible hours, unlimited clients, and opportunity for big dollars to be generated however, setting […]
Smart business owners are constantly searching for effective ways to increase customer retention while also reducing their costs on acquiring new ones. Depending on who you ask, retaining customers is either valuable — or really, really valuable. By some estimates, a repeat customer is the equivalent of striking gold. One study found that increasing customer retention rates […]
There are countless ways an entrepreneurial individual can make money from real-estate, such as house flipping. Thanks to shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Property Brothers and Trading Spaces, house flipping has skyrocketed in popularity.
If you have been searching online for tips, tricks, and hacks to lower your electric bill, this article is for you. Want to reduce your monthly electric bill? Here are 5 tips to help you keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket instead of going into the energy company’s bank account: 1. Keep […]
Keeping your employees “engaged” is among the buzziest of buzzwords for companies looking to attract talent and grow their business. Millennials more than any other generation are seeking engagement with their job, meaning it’s not enough for them to clock in, sit at a desk, and clock back out. As a result, companies and startups […]
Information available to a B2B buyer in today’s digital milieu has always been a double edged sword for sales and marketing. It works for you if you can control it. Information comes from your sales team, your website and your press releases. Outside that – it’s a free-for-all. As we all know, the latter is […]
If you want to get anywhere in life, you should expect a certain amount of stress. Accomplishing your career goals won’t be easy, and you’re sure to encounter some resistance along the way before you reach the top. Stress can be a powerful motivator
Sometimes life works in a straight line. Maybe you knew right away what you wanted to do as a career, so you followed a pretty straightforward path from high school to post-secondary education to working your way up through the responsibility levels in your chosen field. But for many of us, that line isn’t always […]
Are you able to handle all the emotions that come with failing? If you don’t, you’re definitely not alone. Rejection is the single biggest apprehension of outsiders-looking-in when it comes to sales. Don’t think that all is lost. Sure, being a salesperson, you need to have thick skin—but a big step toward overcoming sales rejection is preparation.
