It's no secret that most people go into business for themselves because they want to make a lot of money. It's true that small business ownership is one of the most common and time-tested routes to earning a great living in this country, but it's worth pointing out that the type of business you start plays a large role in your ultimate ability to generate wealth. A general contracting business is one kind of venture that tends to be very profitable if operated wisely.
One advantage to becoming a general contractor is that your pool of potential customers is much larger than it is for a more specialized, niche-based service. There are only so many homeowners in your community that will require new windows in any given year, but add to that number the people who are looking for a new roof, new siding, new doors, or a new kitchen, and you're looking at a much wider array of potential new jobs. By starting a general contracting business you can address all of these home improvement needs for people in your community, and your potential to grow faster and make a lot of money is much greater.
Another benefit of owning a general contracting service is that it lowers your marketing costs, relatively speaking. A specialist contractor must spend great amounts of time and money on advertising because most potential customers in his city will not have heard of him and his ability to get repeat work will be greatly compromised. After all, how often will an individual require the services of a contractor who only builds decks, or only refinishes bathtubs, or only installs ceramic tile? The answer is hardly ever. Compare this with a general contractor who can do all these things and more. Odds are good that he'll have clients who consistently come back to him for all their home improvement projects, so the cost of acquisition for each of these subsequent jobs is literally zero! In addition, these repeat customers are more likely to spread the word about your business because you are fresh on their minds and because you can solve a home-related problem of one kind or another for almost everyone they know. Less money spent on marketing is more money that can be spent on expansion and a quicker road to massive profits.
Finally, becoming a general contractor is quite often a very lucrative move because it allows you to provide services that the vast majority of the population simply cannot or will not do on their own. When homeowners or consumers are limited in what they can pull off due to a lack of tools or expertise it creates a sense of scarcity which will always work in a contractor's favor. Similarly, most people have absolutely no desire to paint their whole house or finish their basement, preferring instead to make whatever financial sacrifices are necessary to hire the work out to a qualified professional. It's one of those industries that will always be in high demand, so setting yourself up as a general contractor virtually guarantees that you'll be in business for as long as you wish to be and will have ample opportunities to grow and expand. With growth and expansion comes the ability to make scary amounts of money if you're the guy in charge and have some management skills.
Scott W. is the man behind The Rich Contractor blog, where you can learn more about how to make with your own service business. His site also has a detailed post about how to become a
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Fifteen Sure-Fire Ways & the Top 10 Questions to Ask For a Successful Job Interview
Here are some tips for a job interview that will help you come out of the process on top. When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. In order to successfully sell yourself, you must market your personal brand. That is, you must build a reputation that qualifies you, and only you, to successfully fulfill the job requirements. The job interview is your time to shine - your time to sell yourself and your abilities. In order to do that, you must have faith in your personal brand. That's what separates you from the rest of the candidates for your desired position. If you can do so successfully, you will be well on your way to landing the job of your dreams.
The successful job interview process begins when you accept the interview, and ends when the employer decides to hire you. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, distinction and skill, the better your chance of getting the job.
Before the interview:
Use the 3 P's - Plan, Prepare, and Practice.
1. Prepare for the interview; research the company and prepare questions based on your research.
2. Do mock interviews in order to prepare for all questions, especially uncomfortable ones.
3. Dress professionally even if the company dress code is business casual.
4. Arrive early! (12 - 15 minutes before the interview)
At the interview:
5. Give your interviewer a firm handshake. A powerful handshake and a genuine smile will get you off to a good start.
6. Beware of your Body Language; sit erect, stand and walk with confidence, lean forward toward the interviewer.
7. Build rapport - use powerful, effective communication techniques. Take charge of the encounter without being overbearing.
8. Be a good listener. Answer only what's asked, in a brief but effective manner.
9. Show enthusiasm and sincere interest. Don't act desperate.
10. Take notes. You may need to refer to them later in the interview.
11. Communicate your skills, qualifications, credentials and the benefits you offer.
12. Demonstrate your accomplishments; how you improve sales, reduce cost, improve productivity, solve organizational problems. In short, demonstrate why you're good for the organization's bottom line.
13. Make eye contact. It demonstrates confidence, trust, and power.
14. If you want the position, ask for it - directly.
After the interview:
15. Send a follow-up thank you letter. The letter should state what interests you about the position, why you are suitable for the job, and your appreciation for the interviewer's time.
The Top 10 Interview Questions
According to a recent survey by ResumeDoctor.com, the following are the 10 most frequently asked questions in interviews:
1. Describe your ideal job/boss
2. Why are you looking for a job? or Why are you leaving your current position?
3. What unique experiences or qualifications separate you from other candidates?
4. Tell me about yourself.
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6. Describe a time when you were faced with a challenging situation and how you handled it. It's almost guaranteed that you will be asked this question.
7. What are your short-term/long-term goals?
8. What are some of your strengths in dealing with people?
9. What are your salary requirements?
10. Why are you interested in this position? Our company?
Copyright: Copyright 2009, Cecile Peterkin. All rights reserved.
Cecile Peterkin is a Certified Career Coach, Corporate Mentor, author and speaker. In a world where the old definition of job security no longer applies, managing your career, just tips, advice and strategies to achieve amazing results in your career. Find out more at.
The successful job interview process begins when you accept the interview, and ends when the employer decides to hire you. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, distinction and skill, the better your chance of getting the job.
Before the interview:
Use the 3 P's - Plan, Prepare, and Practice.
1. Prepare for the interview; research the company and prepare questions based on your research.
2. Do mock interviews in order to prepare for all questions, especially uncomfortable ones.
3. Dress professionally even if the company dress code is business casual.
4. Arrive early! (12 - 15 minutes before the interview)
At the interview:
5. Give your interviewer a firm handshake. A powerful handshake and a genuine smile will get you off to a good start.
6. Beware of your Body Language; sit erect, stand and walk with confidence, lean forward toward the interviewer.
7. Build rapport - use powerful, effective communication techniques. Take charge of the encounter without being overbearing.
8. Be a good listener. Answer only what's asked, in a brief but effective manner.
9. Show enthusiasm and sincere interest. Don't act desperate.
10. Take notes. You may need to refer to them later in the interview.
11. Communicate your skills, qualifications, credentials and the benefits you offer.
12. Demonstrate your accomplishments; how you improve sales, reduce cost, improve productivity, solve organizational problems. In short, demonstrate why you're good for the organization's bottom line.
13. Make eye contact. It demonstrates confidence, trust, and power.
14. If you want the position, ask for it - directly.
After the interview:
15. Send a follow-up thank you letter. The letter should state what interests you about the position, why you are suitable for the job, and your appreciation for the interviewer's time.
The Top 10 Interview Questions
According to a recent survey by ResumeDoctor.com, the following are the 10 most frequently asked questions in interviews:
1. Describe your ideal job/boss
2. Why are you looking for a job? or Why are you leaving your current position?
3. What unique experiences or qualifications separate you from other candidates?
4. Tell me about yourself.
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6. Describe a time when you were faced with a challenging situation and how you handled it. It's almost guaranteed that you will be asked this question.
7. What are your short-term/long-term goals?
8. What are some of your strengths in dealing with people?
9. What are your salary requirements?
10. Why are you interested in this position? Our company?
Copyright: Copyright 2009, Cecile Peterkin. All rights reserved.
Cecile Peterkin is a Certified Career Coach, Corporate Mentor, author and speaker. In a world where the old definition of job security no longer applies, managing your career, just tips, advice and strategies to achieve amazing results in your career. Find out more at.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Guidelines on How to Start a Bookkeeping Business
I'm sure you've heard about bookkeeping businesses and may be curious on how to start one. It can be challenging to get started, but if you're determined to do it, it's not a difficult process. Here are a few guidelinaes to get you started.
First, you should obviously be knowledgeable in the field of bookkeeping. You don't have to be a CPA or a degree holder, although that's an advantage, but it's not a requirement. You can acquire bookkeeping training by enrolling in schools or colleges or even by taking online courses. A year or two of training is a great preparation.
Second, you should also have several years of bookkeeping experience under your belt working for an employer before you even consider venturing out on your own. Training lays the foundation, but you'll find you'll learn so much more once you actually use the skills you've learned in everyday practice.
Third, before you start your bookkeeping business, you'll need a business plan. As the name implies, it's the plan for your business. It's your guide to your goals, mission and vision of what your business will become along with your objectives and your plan of action. This is an essential part of how to start a bookkeeping business, so be sure that you create a business plan.
Unlike other businesses, a bookkeeping business is relatively inexpensive to start. It doesn't necessarily require bank loans or financing but you should have enough savings to cover your operating expenses. If you're working on a tight budget, you can start with a small budget and expand later on.
You'll have to invest in good accounting software and don't skimp on this. Good accounting software will pay for itself over and over. Make sure you have lots of practice in using this software too because it will be the backbone of your business.
Another thing that you must be prepared to invest in is advertising. However, you can start by simply asking friends and relatives to recommend you to someone they know who may be looking for a bookkeeper just get your first few clients. There are also online sites that allow you to advertise for free such as Craigslist.org. But be prepared to spend money advertising your bookkeeping business by sending out sales letters to potential clients and placing classified ads in local newspapers.
Now that you have some quick guidelines in how to start a bookkeeping business, the process should be a little easier for you. So, be your own boss and start your bookkeeping business today.
Want to learn more about starting a bookkeeping business? You can check out our website for more.
Monday, July 6, 2009
people's business
People are really very crazy about the business. Every one should know about the business and to get goal in business they should know right type of business according to their ability and skill. I think that it's better to have right type of the work according to his/her interest and devotion.
Without business no thing is possible to carryout any improvement in life .
Every where there is business and it's the way of globalization and to make the world in the hand of one's life. The all civilization and the development seen in the life of human beings is due to business.
Business means the transition of any things such as goods, information and technology etc. When business is done there might be loss and profit so one should be very care full while doing business. It's not the easy task to deal with so, while doing business firstly one must be interest on what she is doing and after that should collect all the data on the basis of his/her work. Now the real thing come to the world to you. they should be hard work and sincerity.
Without business no thing is possible to carryout any improvement in life .
Every where there is business and it's the way of globalization and to make the world in the hand of one's life. The all civilization and the development seen in the life of human beings is due to business.
Business means the transition of any things such as goods, information and technology etc. When business is done there might be loss and profit so one should be very care full while doing business. It's not the easy task to deal with so, while doing business firstly one must be interest on what she is doing and after that should collect all the data on the basis of his/her work. Now the real thing come to the world to you. they should be hard work and sincerity.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
One-On-One
Many organizations are faced with the dilemma of having a Key Person involved in a harassment or diversity-related situation. Perhaps a complaint has been filed, or the organization has just become aware of some seemingly inappropriate behavior.
When the person involved is an executive, a highly-skilled manager, or a high-producing sales person, addressing the situation requires a specialized approach. This Key Person may be too valuable to terminate, or the behavior they engaged in mild enough that some response other than termination is appropriate.
When your organization makes the cost/benefit calculation to retain this Key Person, DB Pargman has the best program available to correct the problematic behavior and protect your company from future liability.
DB Pargman was the first to advertise this unique service and remains the nation’s leading provider of One-on-One Sensitivity Coaching. Program success stems from providing the Key Person with a proven process and appropriate forum to gain uderstanding of their behavior, and related personal and professional consequences. Invariably, participants emerge from the session ready to return to the workplace focused on applying what they have learned.
Organizations tell us the combination of skill-building and processing is exactly what their Key Person needed during this challenging time. Coaching clients report outstanding value received for themselves and their organization. See our as documentation of the program's success.
When a Key Person has been involved in a harassment or diversity issue, group training may not be the advisable or most effective response– they need something tailored to their unique situation, and the company’s desire to get them back to work.
Our program demonstrates your commitment to taking PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION which federal, state, and local courts have linked to a reduction in the ability of plaintiffs to recover damages. At the same time, it reiterates your continued commitment to your Key Person and their professional development.
When the person involved is an executive, a highly-skilled manager, or a high-producing sales person, addressing the situation requires a specialized approach. This Key Person may be too valuable to terminate, or the behavior they engaged in mild enough that some response other than termination is appropriate.
When your organization makes the cost/benefit calculation to retain this Key Person, DB Pargman has the best program available to correct the problematic behavior and protect your company from future liability.
DB Pargman was the first to advertise this unique service and remains the nation’s leading provider of One-on-One Sensitivity Coaching. Program success stems from providing the Key Person with a proven process and appropriate forum to gain uderstanding of their behavior, and related personal and professional consequences. Invariably, participants emerge from the session ready to return to the workplace focused on applying what they have learned.
Organizations tell us the combination of skill-building and processing is exactly what their Key Person needed during this challenging time. Coaching clients report outstanding value received for themselves and their organization. See our as documentation of the program's success.
When a Key Person has been involved in a harassment or diversity issue, group training may not be the advisable or most effective response– they need something tailored to their unique situation, and the company’s desire to get them back to work.
Our program demonstrates your commitment to taking PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION which federal, state, and local courts have linked to a reduction in the ability of plaintiffs to recover damages. At the same time, it reiterates your continued commitment to your Key Person and their professional development.
Friday, June 19, 2009
You Can Now Get an Auto Loan Even If You Have Bad Credit
If you have bad or less than perfect credit sometimes it is hard to get a car loan. If you desperately need a car and you are unable to afford one, there are now free services that will match you with people that will guarantee you a loan for your new car. Times are tough and sometimes it is hard to find institution that will loan you money in order for you to establish credit and get into a new automobile.
If you have been turned down before these services specialize in less than perfect credit. You can get instantly approved and into the car of your choice.If you have filed for bankruptcy, you do not have to worry because these new services do not discriminate against no credit, or even bad credit.
Many times it is hard to get approved at a local bank and this is why companies that work nationwide with lenders find institutions that will loan you money to get into a new car. These services are free to use and there is no obligation on your part to take any action, but it will show any anyone their options in regards to getting a new auto loan if they had been turned down or feel discouraged that they cannot get into an automobile.
So if you have been turned down or if you have less than perfect credit, then these free services can give you an area of options see so you don't feel that you are stuck at you either your local bank or limited to the funding institutions that a car dealership deals with
If you have been turned down before these services specialize in less than perfect credit. You can get instantly approved and into the car of your choice.If you have filed for bankruptcy, you do not have to worry because these new services do not discriminate against no credit, or even bad credit.
Many times it is hard to get approved at a local bank and this is why companies that work nationwide with lenders find institutions that will loan you money to get into a new car. These services are free to use and there is no obligation on your part to take any action, but it will show any anyone their options in regards to getting a new auto loan if they had been turned down or feel discouraged that they cannot get into an automobile.
So if you have been turned down or if you have less than perfect credit, then these free services can give you an area of options see so you don't feel that you are stuck at you either your local bank or limited to the funding institutions that a car dealership deals with
A Little About Bad Credit Car Finance
So you have bad credit and are looking to purchase a car? You are probably worried about whether or not you can even get financing to make this purchase. But you do not have to worry about this, because bad credit car finance is completely possible. Lenders have come to a real realization that not everybody has good credit. They also realize that everybody needs a car to get to work, make sure that their kids are able to get to school and to the doctor's office as well as for many other reasons.
Because there is a demand for bad credit car finance, there will always be a supply for this demand. It is just basic economics at play. Keep in mind though, you will be paying a higher interest rate on this type of loan. But you should not worry because when you choose to take out this type of loan, within a couple of years of assuming that you have made every single payment on time you will have improved sure credit rating so immensely that you will no longer fall within the bad credit bracket any longer.
So take the time and make sure you think things out thoroughly before you make a decision regarding which loan you are going to accept. Furthermore, don not go out and try to purchase the most expensive and the fanciest car that you can get. You need something that you can get from one place to another so keep this in mind as when you are able to lower the cost of the purchase price of the car you are therefore able to lower the difficulties of attaining bad credit car finance.
In the end, when you have taken the time to research and to make a well-informed decision regarding this purchase, you'll find that all of your effort will have not gone in paying with the drive home in your brand new car.
More and more people in recent times have had to turn to if they want to buy themselves a new car. Financial institutions are never slow to spot a potential profit, so there are more and more specialist lenders out there, offering individuals looking to replace their vehicles.
Business
For other uses, see Business (disambiguation).
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Companies law
Company · BusinessSole proprietorship
Partnership(General · Limited · LLP)CorporationCooperative
United States
S corporation · C corporationLLC · LLLP · Series LLCDelaware corporationNevada corporationMassachusetts business trust
UK / Ireland / Commonwealth
Limited company(by shares · by guaranteePublic · Proprietary)Community interest company
European Union / EEA
SE · SCE · SPE · EEIG
Elsewhere
AB · AG · ANS · A/S · AS · GmbHK.K. · N.V. · OY · S.A. · more
Doctrines
Corporate governanceLimited liability · Ultra viresBusiness judgment ruleInternal affairs doctrine
De facto corporation andcorporation by estoppelPiercing the corporate veilRochdale Principles
Related areas
Contract · Civil procedure
v • d • e
A business (also called a firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organization designed to provide goods and/or services to consumers.[1] Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, most being privately owned and formed to earn profit that will increase the wealth of its owners and grow the business itself. The owners and operators of a business have as one of their main objectives the receipt or generation of a financial return in exchange for work and acceptance of risk. Notable exceptions include cooperative businesses and state-owned enterprises. Socialist systems involve either government agencies, public, or worker ownership of most sizable businesses.
The etymology of "business" relates to the state of being busy either as an individual or society as a whole, doing commercially viable and profitable work. The term "business" has at least three usages, depending on the scope — the singular usage (above) to mean a particular company or corporation, the generalized usage to refer to a particular market sector, such as "the music business" and compound forms such as agribusiness, or the broadest meaning to include all activity by the community of suppliers of goods and services. However, the exact definition of business, like much else in the philosophy of business, is a matter of debate.
Business Studies, the study of the management of individuals to maintain collective productivity to accomplish particular creative and productive goals (usually to generate profit), is taught as an academic subject in many schools.
Contents[hide]
1 Basic forms of ownership
2 Classifications
3 Management
4 Government regulation
4.1 Organizing
4.2 Commercial law
4.3 Capital
4.4 Intellectual property
4.5 Exit plans
5 See also
6 Notes and references
7 External links
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[edit] Basic forms of ownership
Although forms of business ownership vary by jurisdiction, there are several common forms:
Sole proprietorship: A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one person. The owner may operate on his or her own or may employ others. The owner of the business has total and unlimited personal liability of the debts incurred by the business.
Partnership: A partnership is a form of business in which two or more people operate for the common goal of making profit. Each partner has total and unlimited personal liability of the debts incurred by the partnership. There are three typical classifications of partnerships: general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships.
Corporation: A business corporation is a for-profit, limited liability entity that has a separate legal personality from its members. A corporation is owned by multiple shareholders and is overseen by a board of directors, which hires the business's managerial staff.
Cooperative: Often referred to as a "co-op business" or "co-op", a cooperative is a for-profit, limited liability entity that differs from a corporation in that it has members, as opposed to shareholders, who share decision-making authority. Cooperatives are typically classified as either consumer cooperatives or worker cooperatives. Cooperatives are fundamental to the ideology of economic democracy.
For a country-by-country listing of legally recognized business forms, see Types of business entity.
[edit] Classifications
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Companies law
Company · BusinessSole proprietorship
Partnership(General · Limited · LLP)CorporationCooperative
United States
S corporation · C corporationLLC · LLLP · Series LLCDelaware corporationNevada corporationMassachusetts business trust
UK / Ireland / Commonwealth
Limited company(by shares · by guaranteePublic · Proprietary)Community interest company
European Union / EEA
SE · SCE · SPE · EEIG
Elsewhere
AB · AG · ANS · A/S · AS · GmbHK.K. · N.V. · OY · S.A. · more
Doctrines
Corporate governanceLimited liability · Ultra viresBusiness judgment ruleInternal affairs doctrine
De facto corporation andcorporation by estoppelPiercing the corporate veilRochdale Principles
Related areas
Contract · Civil procedure
v • d • e
A business (also called a firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organization designed to provide goods and/or services to consumers.[1] Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, most being privately owned and formed to earn profit that will increase the wealth of its owners and grow the business itself. The owners and operators of a business have as one of their main objectives the receipt or generation of a financial return in exchange for work and acceptance of risk. Notable exceptions include cooperative businesses and state-owned enterprises. Socialist systems involve either government agencies, public, or worker ownership of most sizable businesses.
The etymology of "business" relates to the state of being busy either as an individual or society as a whole, doing commercially viable and profitable work. The term "business" has at least three usages, depending on the scope — the singular usage (above) to mean a particular company or corporation, the generalized usage to refer to a particular market sector, such as "the music business" and compound forms such as agribusiness, or the broadest meaning to include all activity by the community of suppliers of goods and services. However, the exact definition of business, like much else in the philosophy of business, is a matter of debate.
Business Studies, the study of the management of individuals to maintain collective productivity to accomplish particular creative and productive goals (usually to generate profit), is taught as an academic subject in many schools.
Contents[hide]
1 Basic forms of ownership
2 Classifications
3 Management
4 Government regulation
4.1 Organizing
4.2 Commercial law
4.3 Capital
4.4 Intellectual property
4.5 Exit plans
5 See also
6 Notes and references
7 External links
//
[edit] Basic forms of ownership
Although forms of business ownership vary by jurisdiction, there are several common forms:
Sole proprietorship: A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one person. The owner may operate on his or her own or may employ others. The owner of the business has total and unlimited personal liability of the debts incurred by the business.
Partnership: A partnership is a form of business in which two or more people operate for the common goal of making profit. Each partner has total and unlimited personal liability of the debts incurred by the partnership. There are three typical classifications of partnerships: general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships.
Corporation: A business corporation is a for-profit, limited liability entity that has a separate legal personality from its members. A corporation is owned by multiple shareholders and is overseen by a board of directors, which hires the business's managerial staff.
Cooperative: Often referred to as a "co-op business" or "co-op", a cooperative is a for-profit, limited liability entity that differs from a corporation in that it has members, as opposed to shareholders, who share decision-making authority. Cooperatives are typically classified as either consumer cooperatives or worker cooperatives. Cooperatives are fundamental to the ideology of economic democracy.
For a country-by-country listing of legally recognized business forms, see Types of business entity.
[edit] Classifications
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Writers - Turn Waste Into Treasure & You'll Be Well Paid
Recently, a number of blogs have fixated on the subject of compensating writers for their work products.
Some people argue that pay and performance should go hand in hand. If you are a true pro, you'll receive money for your ministrations, wampum for your writing.
Others retort that breaking into print, being published anywhere, is a form of payment. Especially for new writers, submitting work for exposure is a fair exchange, they contend.
I believe compensation isn't always given to us, but often has to be created, by us.
For example, this morning I received a very polite email inquiry that asked me to define "customer satisfaction." My initial impulse was to steer this person to one of my books that deals with this topic.
But then, I sensed there was an opportunity to say something new, and I wrote an article titled, "Seven Essential Elements of Customer Satisfaction." I sent the initial draft to the inquirer.
But just as quickly, I polished it here and there and submitted it to an ezine, where I have posted over 1,500 original articles. There, and through search engines, it will become a beacon to those that are seeking training and consulting in customer satisfaction, one of my expert areas.
Without taking the extra steps: (1) To perceive the greater in the lesser, to appreciate that a fresh article begged to be written; and (2) To go ahead and to write it and quickly post it; I could have "awfulized" and been immobilized by the emailer's request for information without compensation.
But, to borrow a Zen suggestion, I transformed waste into treasure.
You can, too.
One more thing: By redefining customer satisfaction this morning I reinvigorated that topic, rekindling my interest in consulting in that area.
If the worst bankrupt in the world is he that has lost enthusiasm, what would we call one who has had it restored?
If not rich, then at least we'd say he's well paid!
Dr. Gary S. Goodman is a top speaker, negotiation consultant, attorney, real estate broker, TV and radio commentator and the best-selling author of 12 books, including SIX-FIGURE CONSULTING: HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SECOND CAREER. He is the creator of Nightingale-Conant's successful audio seminar: THE LAW OF LARGE NUMBERS: HOW TO MAKE SUCCESS INEVITABLE. See:
http://www.nightingale.com/prod_de
tail~product~Law_Large_Numbers.aspx. His original class, "Best Practices in Negotiation," is offered at UCLA & UC Berkeley Extension and at a number of other fine universities and organizations.
See: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1524.html
Gary conducts seminars and convention presentations around the world and can be reached at: gary@customersatisfaction.com
Some people argue that pay and performance should go hand in hand. If you are a true pro, you'll receive money for your ministrations, wampum for your writing.
Others retort that breaking into print, being published anywhere, is a form of payment. Especially for new writers, submitting work for exposure is a fair exchange, they contend.
I believe compensation isn't always given to us, but often has to be created, by us.
For example, this morning I received a very polite email inquiry that asked me to define "customer satisfaction." My initial impulse was to steer this person to one of my books that deals with this topic.
But then, I sensed there was an opportunity to say something new, and I wrote an article titled, "Seven Essential Elements of Customer Satisfaction." I sent the initial draft to the inquirer.
But just as quickly, I polished it here and there and submitted it to an ezine, where I have posted over 1,500 original articles. There, and through search engines, it will become a beacon to those that are seeking training and consulting in customer satisfaction, one of my expert areas.
Without taking the extra steps: (1) To perceive the greater in the lesser, to appreciate that a fresh article begged to be written; and (2) To go ahead and to write it and quickly post it; I could have "awfulized" and been immobilized by the emailer's request for information without compensation.
But, to borrow a Zen suggestion, I transformed waste into treasure.
You can, too.
One more thing: By redefining customer satisfaction this morning I reinvigorated that topic, rekindling my interest in consulting in that area.
If the worst bankrupt in the world is he that has lost enthusiasm, what would we call one who has had it restored?
If not rich, then at least we'd say he's well paid!
Dr. Gary S. Goodman is a top speaker, negotiation consultant, attorney, real estate broker, TV and radio commentator and the best-selling author of 12 books, including SIX-FIGURE CONSULTING: HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SECOND CAREER. He is the creator of Nightingale-Conant's successful audio seminar: THE LAW OF LARGE NUMBERS: HOW TO MAKE SUCCESS INEVITABLE. See:
http://www.nightingale.com/prod_de
tail~product~Law_Large_Numbers.aspx. His original class, "Best Practices in Negotiation," is offered at UCLA & UC Berkeley Extension and at a number of other fine universities and organizations.
See: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1524.html
Gary conducts seminars and convention presentations around the world and can be reached at: gary@customersatisfaction.com
Authors - Earn $99,000 From Your First and Every Book - Guaranteed
There are many ways to to make money from your book, besides just selling it as a stand-alone, and that's what this article will teach. To begin with we need to look at some basic math, lets begin with the cost of each copy.
If your book sells for $20.00 and you have $15.95 in expenses like you would if you self published. Than you would earn $4.05 per copy right? Well lets take a closer look, what if you sold an Audio CD with someone reading the story, as a package deal. Many people like to listen to audios while driving, or on their computer etc. So that's a nice feature right?
OK that improves the math a bit right because we could sell the package for maybe $25.00. Now the life expectancy of a self published product is between 150 - 200 copies, now lets do the math. $4.05 X 200 copies = $810 dollars
Far from $99,000 dollars right? Well what do we have to do to get that book up to where it can become highly profitable? We need to add to our package deal, but first let me ask you a question.
- What could you offer to support the learning or entertainment of your story?
If your book is teaching someone to improve their business bookkeeping than you could add services and products to your offering. Lets say that you created a basic and advanced package which offered more details and additional support in varying ways.
This is an example of what you could include in such a package;
- Book, audio CD, workbook (filled with questions and spaces for answers) and 1 hour of private 1-on-1 phone coaching. Valued at $97.00
- Book, audio CD, workbook (filled with questions and spaces for answers) 3 monthly group tele-seminars for additional support and 1 hour of private 1-on-1 phone coaching. Valued at $495.00
Now each package can help people with varying levels of support, and at varying price points. The $97 dollar package, if with 200 sales would earn $19,400 and the $495 package would earn you $99,000 dollars. Not bad, right?
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