Real Estate is a rewarding yet very competitive industry. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as of December 2016, they have more than 1.2 million members. Another report from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) estimates approximately 2 million active real estate licensees in the United States by the end of 2016. Even if some argue the accuracy of these reports, we can safely assume there are at least more than one million agents competing.
Money and compensation is a delicate subject even in the best circumstances, which can make asking for a raise an awkward or stressful experience. If you are uncertain about your pay raise, you may be anxious to negotiate it with your manager. However, preparation is key to overcome your nerves and achieve success.
It’s not that easy to get a small business up and running, but there are some things that can help you and better your chances of success. Pay your bills, take the necessary steps to build strong business credit, and don’t give up when things don’t go your way, for starters.
The rise of the Internet and eCommerce has increasingly lowered the barrier-to-entry for entrepreneurship. Get a domain, throw together a website, and away you go, right?
We’ve all had one of those aggravating run-ins with an unhelpful or unfriendly salesperson. Customer service seems to be a fading notion nowadays, but it’s more critical than ever in an age where technology is filling many business roles. People still value a good personal experience, and if you can provide that outstanding customer service, you’ll retain more loyal customers than you thought possible.
It's the holiday season: a time of love, joy, and togetherness. Right? Well...not always. Despite what Hallmark would have us believe, the reality is that holidays are a minefield of uncomfortable conversations, passive-aggressiveness and unplanned embarrassments.
In Netflix’s new Black Mirror episode “Nosedive”, they chronicle a world in which you rate, and are rated by your peers after every social interaction. This “5 Star” rating can dictate your good standing or ill repute within society. Fortunately, we don’t live in this technological twilight zone, but this cautionary tale says a lot about how we currently act with each other on social media and online. Ultimately, first impressions matter.
Have you ever bought a product because you liked the way it was advertised? How about if it was recommended by a friend? Have you ever bought an item you may have normally passed up because it was on sale for a limited time?
Taking the first step toward starting your own business isn’t easy—between startup capital and securing a location, a lot of decisions are involved. One of the biggest choices will be how to choose a business name, and finding the right name isn’t always easy.
This week we’re celebrating National Business Women’s Week. It’s the perfect opportunity to highlight our amazing female entrepreneurs and raise awareness of the resources available to all women (and men) in order to grow a successful business.
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