Have you ever had to make a presentation to a room full of people and felt like you could’ve done better, a lot better? Public speaking is one of the most common fears of working professionals. These tips will help with your next speaking engagement. =) Whether it’s two, 20 or 200 people, it’s easy [...]
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Real Estate: Most Dangerous Everyday Situations
Meeting new clients, showing properties, holding open houses, letting strangers get into your car, and even your marketing may be jeopardizing your personal safety. Real estate is considered by security experts as a high-risk profession.
3rd Annual Backpack Drive Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Committee BHGLAAR
As a Committee Member and Activist, I urge you to take part in our effort this year to help children in need right here in Los Angeles. You assistance is greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you have special pick up or donation needs. Thank you! BEVERLY HILLS/GREATER LOS [...]
Seven Ways To Cut Costs in the Home Office
Bootstrapping is a way of life for many in the home-office setting. With no corporate chief financial officer (CFO) to pay for the tools and hardware needed to run the business, cutting costs—without cutting corners—can help stretch the balance sheet. Between start-up and daily operations, launching and sustaining a small business can be a constant [...]
Sales of Home Warranties Increase
The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) is reporting an increase in home warranty or service contract sales in 2009. Growth was fueled by annual contract renewals, while sales by Realtors to home sellers and buyers held nearly steady. In a trend developing nationwide, many sellers are adding a home warranty to their property’s amenities and [...]
“Less Flaking, More Snowflaking Will Help Pay Down Debt”
By Gregory Karp RISMEDIA, May 17, 2010–(MCT)– If you’re in debt as we head into summer, it’s time to start thinking about snowflakes. The idea of “snowflaking” is to make small debt payments, often on a credit card balance, more than once a month. These snowflakes become part of your debt snowball, a technique by [...]
‘Simple 6′ Steps Help You Save
By Claudia Buck RISMEDIA, May 17, 2010–(MCT)–Pick the brains of the most “financially fit” Americans, then dissect their good habits. That’s the premise of a new study from Florida State University, where researchers identified the common traits of everyday folks with high levels of financial well-being. The results? Surprisingly, some very basic habits, says Dr. [...]
TDS TO BE AMENDED FOR HOME SAFETY DEVICES
Starting January 1, 2011, the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) will be amended to streamline the disclosure of home safety devices. First, the TDS will include a new disclosure of whether the seller has a carbon monoxide detector. This disclosure addresses a new law requiring California homeowners to install or plug in a carbon [...]
