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- 5 Uses Of Travel Expense Management, That Helps You Save Time And Cost - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2017 from Ila ImaniIn today’s competitive era, a lot of organizations still manage their travel expenses in a very unorganized manner. The traditional way wastes employee time and productivity and increases the stress of Account payable and Finance team in managing the process manually. To gain competitive ...
Views: 1129 - WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN, SUDDENLY - WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from Harry KarmeliWHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN, SUDDENLY …What Should You Do? Recently, I had the opportunity to re-read a fantastic book that I had first read years ago: Who Moved My Cheese?, by Spencer Johnson, M.D. You’ve probably heard of this book, because of ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Work Your Business Like a Business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingBy Beth Barnett, Director of Communications I remember hearing this phrase as a brand-new agent. I don’t think the ink on my license had dried yet! This sounded great and I remember being so excited. I also remember that in my inexperience and naivete that I hadn’t a clue what that statement ...
Views: 1141 - Top 10 Reasons to Fire Yourself as Transaction Coordinator and Delegate Your Way to a Raise! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingSeveral years ago I met with the owner of a Florida based brokerage about encouraging the agents who worked with him to use our Transaction Coordinator services. There were several savvy Realtors in his firm that were already clients who suggested I call on him. At the meeting he was a bit ...
Views: 1036 - The Power of Checklists - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingChecklists are not unique in bringing a transaction coordinating business to order and nothing new to my fellow entrepreneurs. Yet, many resist and often work much harder than necessary to get from start to finish. Many mistakes can be dramatically reduced or eliminated by putting together ...
Views: 1110 - The Happy Secret to Better Work - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingSeveral years ago I came across a video on TED by Shawn Achor titled “The Happy Secret to Better Work”. I’m always on the lookout for innovative business ideas to share with my team of transaction coordinators and the title intrigued me. After viewing it 4 times, I knew this was something that I ...
Views: 1053 - Staying Connected Without Going Crazy - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingMore than 17 years ago, when I started in real estate, we didn’t use the internet. There were no websites to get instant information on taxes or neighborhoods. We didn’t have “CrackBerrys” or “iPhones” to instantly know when someone wanted us either by mail or text. Yet, closings took place ...
Views: 990 - Google Just Changed How People Find A Plumber. Or Electrician. Or Any Other Contractor. - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2023 from Ryan ReddingFull blog available on DP Marketing's Website. In a major shakeup, Google announced that you can now use Google Assistant to find plumbers and any number of other local home services that you may end up having a use for at some point during your lifetime. In an official announcement today on its ...
Views: 965 - More Sales….. Less Selling - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingThe easiest way to increase business is by staying connected with those that already know, trust, and adore you. This is the number one strategy of many top sales and business professionals. They realize that nurturing a relationship, building rapport, and staying connected is one of the best ...
Views: 977 - In House Transaction Coordinating Service vs. Virtual Transaction Coordinating - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingThis is an actual email I received today: “Would love to talk to you about the closing coordination services you offer. We have a gal that does it in our office, but our phones are SO busy that it is hard for her to do that and answer all of the calls without things falling through the ...
Views: 927 - How Long Should it Take for your Transaction Coordinator to Start on Your New File - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingYesterday I received a call from a Realtor interested in our Transaction Coordinating services. As always I want to get to know the callers before I launch into what we do, so I asked her to “please tell me about your business and why you are considering hiring a transaction coordinator at ...
Views: 1043 - What Specific Figures Are Involved in Maritime Transport? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2017 from Misty JhonesIn the shipping industry there are a large number of parties involved. Therefore, the planning of a maritime shipment usually involves different figures, which are not always well known. Entrusting your load into the hands of others can be stressful but it is always better to have experienced ...
Views: 704 - Gain Time and Increase Profits - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingOne of my favorite books is The EMyth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. The book tells the story of why many small businesses fail and offers suggestions on preventing it. Much of it has to do with systems, or lack thereof. Systems are what can help you take your Real Estate business to the ...
Views: 932 - Essential Mechanics of a World-Class Business - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAs a Realtor, investing in your future business needs may seem silly to some when all you really want is the phone to ring and the leads to convert to sales. However, without a proper foundation it’s difficult to fully capitalize on all the marketing and lead generation that’s being done or to ...
Views: 969 - Contract to Close ~ Not the Sexiest Part of Real Estate - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingOver the years of being a real estate transaction coordinator I’ve met a lot of Realtors. I often ask them what they love most about their career and I hear things like: Meeting and getting to know new members of the community. Helping people find the right home for their ...
Views: 905 - How Can Entrepreneurs Save Money? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Stephen YostMoney direction is almost always a big consideration for entrepreneurs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, investors, investors, investors as well as public. If it comes to money, an activity named money direction. Today the idea with this is applied in every elements of society. Once they have a ...
Views: 722 - What to tell your builder once you've hired them - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Niall MckenzieClear, direct communication is a key ingredient in smooth and successful home-building. After you have selected a builder and he has accepted the project, he will expect you to give him as much specific information as you can about the kind of house you want or the type of work to be carried ...
Views: 824 - What must every (SME) business head know about his business? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Ganesh BabuAs we are working with more SME organizations, we are observing two types of business heads or owners.One type of business owners involves themselves almost full time on managing all aspects of operational activities on a daily basis and not giving much focus on the business aspects of ...
Views: 1140 - All Rock Stars Know - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingI’m a big fan of live music and attending concerts, from small intimate venues in coffee shops to large multi-stage outdoor festivals. Many years ago while at the De Luna Festival in Pensacola and watching the Jane’s Addiction concert, I had this huge realization and appreciation for all that it ...
Views: 954 - CIMON Inc. To Release New SCADA Software Equipped With Updates - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2018 from Rachael JarvisLas Vegas, - CIMON Inc., a global supplier of industrial automation products and reliable process control systems, this week announced they will be releasing their latest SCADA software, featuring several updates for improved functionality. Notable SCADA improvement highlights include the ...
Views: 1148 - How Your Smartphone Can Help You Keep Track of Your Payroll - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2023 from John KaneAdvances in technology in the last few years, especially in terms of smartphone usage and our dependence on mobile applications, have been staggering. However, regardless of how addicted we may be to Facebook or Candy Crush, many small business owners refuse to update their business processes to ...
Views: 740 - Action Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingRemember the saying we heard as children, actions speak louder than words? At least in my house that was a common one. As a kid, I’m not so sure that it meant much, other than clean your room now and stop telling me you’ll do it later. Mom liked us to take immediate action and not give her lip ...
Views: 985 - What is a Transaction Coordinator? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingA Transaction Coordinator is a person who takes responsibility for managing the deadlines and tasks of a real estate contract to closing. Some of the duties include: 1. Responsible for processing of all contracts through closing. 2. Coordinating appointments for inspections, appraisals, ...
Views: 971 - How To Work With Difficult People - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyHave you ever worked with someone who you just don’t seem to get along with? It can make your working hours feel long and awkward, but the next step doesn’t have to mean looking for a new job. There are many approaches you can take to stay in control. 1. Set some ground rules on how you ...
Views: 1686(2 votes) - How to Stop Worrying and Start Time Tracking - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaWhy are so many managers skeptical about time tracking? Let's face the truth: they have already tried to make employees track their time... and failed. According to some recent surveys, up to 87% of companies experience problems with implementing a time-tracking software. However, tech is ...
Views: 1539 - What You Can Do To Move Up The Corporate Ladder Faster - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Harper HarmonIf you are hoping to move up from an entry level job or an intermediate position, some hard work and creativity can get you there. Moving up the corporate ladder is feasible and easier if you follow these tips. Build Your Own Personal Brand When people enter your name into search engines, ...
Views: 1458 - Three important rituals a (SME) business head must do in the first week of every month? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Ganesh BabuGetting into business is relatively easier than running it successfully by fulfilling all the stakeholder's expectations.It requires disciplined approach in managing business processes. As we witness in most of the small, medium size organizations, the business head seems to be busy in managing ...
Views: 1293 - Global Time Zone Support Field Services Management Software - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Adroit Valuation Aashna Aneja AnejaField Force Tracker is web based with to access mobility field service management software that manages scheduling and dispatching for every aspect of your field jobs service business. We provide real tracking for employee job scheduling and client information, through to inventory and billing ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Market Your Home-Based Business - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Harper HarmonA home-based business offers you the advantage of running a company without an office or rented space. While this approach reduces overhead, it requires more effort to market. The following tips will help you get the word out about your business. Build a Website Most businesses have a web ...
Views: 1449 - 5 Ways that Database Management Impacts Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Harper HarmonThe Impact of Databases Many people are unaware of the impact that database management can have on your business. Most small businesses rely almost entirely on the different databases within the company. Databases have the ability to store almost every kind of data known to man. They also have ...
Views: 1699 - The Problem of Nourishing Learning and Development Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Supriya NigamIt was not too long ago when I faced with the idea that training does not work. Nevertheless, the nagging sense that maybe everything I had been doing was wrong or inadequate continue to bug me. If you have been in learning & development strategy for a while, you will conclude that the reply ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Avoid These 6 Ways That Stop You from Being Successful plus Must Do Proven Success Habits - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Leon EdwardSuccess is something that all of us desire. Success needs work and effort. You require to get rid of specific things as these will trigger you to be not successful in attaining any objectives you set if you desire to be effective. Being too Rigid: if you are too stiff in your thinking and ...
Views: 1379 - A Corporate Travel Policy that Works - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comIt is a myth that employees who travel on business resent the corporate travel policy. The truth is that employees like to know what is expected of them and how to comply with a corporate policy as long as that policy is fair and gives them the ability to do what they need to do on the road. ...
Views: 3598(1 vote) - 10 Tips for managing Human Resources at MNC’s. - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Brain GroomIn Multi National Companies with thousands of workers functioning, it is obligatory for the corporation to have an HR manager. It is a key function that is habitually managed unswervingly by the CEO or an HR manager. That significance is given to it, but there are some people who might have ...
Views: 918 - Do More of What Makes You Happy - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingRecently I heard Michelle on the phone chatting with a Realtor about some of the struggles he was having creating the business he really wanted. She told him over the years she’d met many agents who started out with a vision but soon realized that there was way more to this real estate thing ...
Views: 984 - FIVE PRACTICAL WAYS TO HAVE MORE MONEY IN AN ECONOMIC RECESSION. - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2017 from Emperor HarvardMoney is not everything and will never be. Money won’t solve most of your problems and it can never give you all solutions, so? I want you to get it into your mind that money is just an aid not an end. In this period when everything is sky rocketing and money circulation is tight, I am ...
Views: 991 - Follow These Tips to Plan Your Family Budget - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Jeremy SutterFollow These Tips to Plan Your Family Budget If you have not created a family budget, you need to do so immediately. The only way to be confident in your ability to meet your expenses each month is to sit down and create a budget. When you have a family budget, it will give you confidence that ...
Views: 1385 - Social Media Strategy - does Your Business need one? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasHumans devise strategies every day. Some can be mundane as how to pass and exam or can be as complicated as how to land on the moon. If there is something to be achieved at the end of a task, then having a strategy for how to execute that task is your best bet for success. As the popular saying ...
Views: 1214 - Personal Effectiveness based on “5 big discoveries about personal effectiveness in 2013” by David Rock - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Ana VenegThe topic of productivity, personal effectiveness and success at work has always been a relevant one due to the number of working population all over the world. Luckily, over the course of several decades psychologists have made remarkable discoveries in the field of personal effectiveness that ...
Views: 643 - Aren’t All Realtors Alike? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAren’t All Realtors Alike? Over the years, I’m sure you’ve met someone perhaps at a dinner party or networking event, told them you’re a Realtor and then had them say “oh, my cousin, sister, brother or friend (pick one) has a real estate license, they do it part-time for extra money”. Like ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - Data, Message, Person.... - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2017 from Helen DowlingOver the past few months, we’ve been working with a graphic designer company to revamp our brand. It’s taken a while to come to fruition but we got there in the end. Sometimes, marketing can be a bit like that too – you have a lovely plan and strategy in place, but for some reason, you don’t ...
Views: 982 - 10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Irene Gloria Addison10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. By Irene Gloria Addison, Owner of HIREghana You might not want to accept it, but the reality is that employee- disinterest (lack of engagement as it is called these days), boredom, frustration and even resentment and disinterest can ‘occupy’ your ...
Views: 1562 - Plugins that Make You Money as an Amazon Affiliate! - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from James LeeTo make money as an Amazon affiliate you need to have your own personal website or blog. The reason for this is, you want to be able to utilize the tools and plugins WordPress makes available to you. Remember, you don't want to have to work hard but smarter. without these tools and plugins you ...
Views: 1126 - Starting a New Job? Here Is Your 90-Day Success Action Plan - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Ravinder TulsianiI heard long time ago that life is like a mirror, except that a typical mirror displays your actions instantly and life has a lag effect. Life has a way of showing what you do today later on in the form of fruits of your labor. In the context of career, this lag time is approximately 3 ...
Views: 18581 - 7 Things You Should Never Put in Your Storage Unit - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Dixie SomersYou’ve just rented a storage unit, but that doesn’t mean it comes without stipulations. There are some items that are either illegal or impractical to keep in a storage unit. Here are a few things you should find room for at home. Musical Instruments It’s perfectly legal to store musical ...
Views: 1392 - Making Someone Happy Can Make Your Day - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Harry HooverMaking someone happy isn’t really hard to do, and the payoff is that you boost your own mood by spreading happiness all around. You cause a ripple effect that affects the happiness of people you don’t even know and you may even become healthier through your random acts of kindness. So, what is ...
Views: 1165 - Managing your small business finances: 5 pro hacks to keep them in order - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Helen SheplyakovaWhen you’re a small business owner, you have to be the man (or woman) of all hands: you’re usually the one who sells products or provides services, as well as takes care of all the administrative arrangements and financial management. Everything that’s related to the operation of your business ...
Views: 1164 - The Best Office Management Comapny - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Usama MalikWhen it comes to office management in an organization, office is a crucial component, because it’s the place where activities of the organizations are planned, carried out and co-coordinated. Also, there are times when office moving services is needed, though home or house moving is also ...
Views: 817 - NPS Score is a KPI for the Customer loyalty - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Andy WatsonIn today’s highly discommoded competitive landscape, a customer experience drivers are the most effective way to separate your organization from the competition. Such differences effectively initiate Customer Loyalty when they interact on an intellectual, emotional, or spiritual level, and when ...
Views: 818 - Time off Request: It Doesn't Have to Be a Headache - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaEven in today’s shaky job market when an increasing number of employees are reluctant to take their vacation days, requesting time off is still very much a common practice for businesses of any size. Of course, it’s hard to imagine employees just not showing up to work without any notice ...
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