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Business » Ask an Expert | By Scott Riefler @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 5:27 AM

One of the most obvious things most people don't think about is buying direct from the developer directly and not using a local real estate agent. Most local agents are selling either their own projects they developed on their own or some other project that the agent is getting extra commission on. They will go on and on how they sell on unbiasesed basis but the truth remains the same. They sell the properties they make the most commissions on. Some agents do know the local market but are i... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Scott Riefler @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 5:16 AM

One question we are constantly asked is if you have to obtain permission from the government before purchasing Phuket property. To buy a condo or apartment in Phuket is very simple if you are a non-Thai. Most projects have a 51%-49% ownership rule. If the Building is over 51% Thai owned, a foreigner can purchase and own the condo or apartment freehold. If not, you must purchase the apartment as a 30 year lease. Check with the local land office before you purchase if you are unsure about the tit... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Donna Price @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 4:18 PM

Are you an expert in your field? Do you know your business inside out? Then you are an expert. One of the very effective ways to build relationships and build your business is to share your expertise. Creating articles, newsletters and information products are all ways to share your expertise with your current clients and customers but also with your prospects. When people experience your knowledge they begin to see you as an expert. You also foster your relationship with the prospect as t... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Terry Pierce @ Monday, 12th May 2008 @ 4:40 PM

If you are a business owner, operator or manager in the 21st century, you likely have come to realize the necessity of the Internet and World Wide Web as part of your overall marketing and promotions campaign for your business enterprise. To this end, it is important for your business to adapt and adopt only the best Internet marketing strategies. With that said, you may now know exactly where to turn when it comes to finding and implementing the best Internet marketing strategies. Through th... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Steve Lane @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 11:34 AM

Ninety per cent of burglary prevention is physical security. If your complex is locked up and unauthorized entry is made difficult, time consuming, noisy and visible, chances of a successful burglary are kept to a minimum. The burglar will pass up your business and look for an easier target. Prevention Locks on all outside entrances and inside security doors should be double cylinder deadbolts with moveable collars. The deadbolt should have at least one inch throw containing a hard... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Bob Yeager @ Monday, 28th April 2008 @ 3:36 AM

Building an investor list is the key to success in real estate investing. The concept is simple: Find a list of investors who buy houses, then go out and find the inventory to flip to such investors. Let these investors know that you buy houses, too. The more people in your network, the easier it will be to buy and sell houses. Building an investor list is easy, in fact, "ITS MAGIC." Here's how the acronym plays out: I - Have an identity: Superman has an identity. Batm... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Brooks Van Norman @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 11:51 PM

You can't get away from it. But you can learn to manage it. Added stress is inevitable in sales and I actually believe that a little stress can even productive. Whether they admit it or not, most people in this industry are affected in some way by the stress of this career. While I feel strongly that the excitement and benefits of this business are worth more, you still must be able to handle the stress that comes with a sales career in I.T. There are a few things that ... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Bob Yeager @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 3:31 PM

The market is slowing and investors are drowning in house payments. Is there an end in sight? Probably not. But, there is something you can do about it. Dropping the price until you get it sold is one way to do it. But, Ive got a better solutionsell the house. What amazes me is that most sellers dont sell their houses. They advertise houses, they list houses, but they dont SELL houses. In a good market, you can rest on your laurels, but in a soft market you have to be willing to do someth... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Claude Fullinfaw @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 7:56 AM

There is so little information floating around on the internet these days on the comparison of network marketing pay plans. Companies and distributors always play the high points of their plans against the competition without helping the prospect (potential new recruit) really understand what are the benefits of each plan. Our focus here is to highlight one such plan which may help you in your research for the best network marketing plan in the direct selling industry. Please do not think... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By John Barth @ Sunday, 13th April 2008 @ 12:27 AM

There have been a lot of inquiries into how to ship hazardous material and questioning whether you can ship it at all with today's transportation laws. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) heavily regulates the transportation of materials in the United States. The specific regulations define hazardous materials and specify how to conduct practically every aspect of hazardous material shipping. The shipping of hazardous materials can pose a serious danger to anyone wh... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Scott Letourneau @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 8:41 PM

Donald Trump says that if you want to be a millionaire, you must get your tax affairs down to the legal minimum. Money Mastery is a book written by a gentleman named Alan Williams, who said the exact same thing. There are a lot of reasons for that, but Donald Trump used a slide in a presentation that he allowed my friend Sandy Botkin to use that inspired this article. It's a very interesting slide. It shows what happens if you've got a dollar that doubles every year.... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By John Barth @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 11:52 AM

UL stands for Underwriter Laboratories, which is an organization that is an independent, not-for-profit product safety certification organization that has been testing products for consumer safety for many years. Many of these products require a label to designate that the product has passed the UL inspection and is safe for the consumer. UL labels can be complicated to understand because different label material is specified for different surfaces they are adhered to. If your product is ... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Eric Corl @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 2:08 PM

Developing new technology is, as Edison once said, "one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." It makes sense when you consider what technology really is: technique. It is, at root, a new way of doing something; presumably a way that never existed before someone painstakingly established it. Since developing new technology is hard work, it stands to reason that only a relatively few people devote their lives to doing it. But let's say you are one of them. Where d... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Eric Corl @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 1:54 PM

Every inventor knows that it's a mistake to go around bragging about your idea to everyone who will listen. Careless mistakes should obviously be avoided. However, there is another kind of inventor who commits just the opposite mistake, and suffers the same failure. That mistake is paranoia. It is an irrational, unfounded fear of everyone in his field that causes the inventor to clam up and wall everyone off. An excellent article called "Inventor Paranoia" profiles the problem as s... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Eric Corl @ Saturday, 29th March 2008 @ 8:21 AM

Just as a growing number of people are starting to sell their patents, there is a rise in the number of people looking to buy them. However, it is wise to do some homework and number-crunching before spending big bucks to own a patent. It is also altogether imprudent to buy patents or ideas from certain sources. This article will help prospective patent buyers sift through this complexity and determine when it makes sense to buy. The first thing would-be patent buyers should know is that ... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Justin Verrengia @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 11:09 PM

"How to cash in on network marketing stock", it feels good just saying the term right? Admit it, once you understood the concept of network marketing and the power of leverage it's oh so hard to ever go back. Leverage is where millionaires are made, without it we struggle. How can you cash in on network marketing stock? You can either purchase network marketing stock or earn it for free by being a successful marketer. This article is all about the ladder, how to cash in big t... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Eric Corl @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 8:04 PM

The day you decide to invent something will probably be one the most exciting days of your life. You will look back on it as the beginning of a long journey, one that may even change the course of your life. However, it is not always clear what the first steps down this new road should be. As a result, many inventors spin their wheels without any real sense of direction or purpose. In this article, we will walk beginning inventors through the first steps that will help them succeed. 1) St... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Eric Corl @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 8:57 AM

With all the false starts and do-overs that come with inventing something, it is easy to feel like the Rodney Dangerfield of inventing: like you get "no respect" from credible figures in your field. If investors are turning you down, business partners are flaking out, and you can't even seem to get your calls returned, it may be time for a change of priorities. Believe it or not, there is actually a tried-and-true formula for establishing yourself as a respected inventor. It begins ... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Ann Knapp @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 1:44 AM

In this day and age, safety is of prime concern in relation to the operation of mail rooms. From three-person operations to corporate mail centers, well-developed mail center security procedures can be easily adopted by any mailroom. From in-house accidents to more menacing outside dangers, businesses rely on a fully functioning mail room, which requires vigilance and organization. To protect your employees and business, consider the following procedures recommended by the United States P... more...

Business » Ask an Expert | By Steve Scott @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 3:58 PM

Putting off something that should be done now until a later time is what we have come to think of as procrastination. You might associate procrastination with someone who doesn't take the garbage out right away, or someone who puts off cleaning the storm drains until there is a real clog. However, procrastination is present in business situations as well. Some of the most brilliant, work oriented people are guilty of procrastination in business. Here's a bit of a story about a man ... more...