How to bring income security to sporadic commission earnings

How can you find security in a topsy turvy commission earnings business? Spend some time building a residual based income stream for future peace of mind. The best business I had the privilege to own was shares in a home owner’s insurance company. The initial investment was less than $7,000 and in less than 5-6…

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You are a commercial tenant then you want a GROSS lease!

If you are a commercial tenant then you want to enter into a Gross lease. A gross lease has the landlord pay all expenses, utilities, taxes, cleaning, etc. from the rent payments. A triple net lease places much of the burden of expenses including property taxes onto the tenant instead of the landlord. Many small…

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Five Steps to Build Credit and Protect Credit

Build your credit score and protect it. Your credit determines the monthly rates you pay for car insurance and interest on loans. Your credit score may determine whether or not you get hired for certain jobs or have the ability to rent. I see the results of poor credit because I sell homes. Personally my…

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Who Are you? 4 Clues From Kathy Kolbe Will Help

Who are you? My DNA is generationally from Ireland. My father and his father owned and operated small businesses. I enjoy taking risks and thinking about entrepreneurial opportunities. It’s in me blood, so to speak. Although my hair is not red, I do like Guinness. That has to count for something Irish. Kathy Kolbe grew…

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Sell your home fast

You need to sell your home fast? Most people consider 2012 to be a buyer’s market. How do you sell your home in a tough market? Take stock of the three key areas and then make a plan. The three things you need to consider are 1.) Asking Price, 2.) Condition, 3.) Market. The asking…

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Tomorrow's Thought Today – 1

Matthew 5:3 “Your’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. Business thought: Comparing small town finger manwave to Like on Facebook.

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VW versus GM tour

I toured the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant last week.  Seven years ago I toured the Cadillac plant in Detroit. The two manufacturing facilities are very different.  There are several observations from the comparison. The VW plant is similar to walking into Target and the Cadillac plant is like walking into the cave at Rock City (It…

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