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Comment on What Steps Should A Business Take To Claim Legal Ownership Of Work Completed By Contractors On It’s Behalf? by OldJimmy

OldJimmy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:29:49 +0000

Get them sign a form saying that your business has claim, not the owk completed by contractors,
help with mine ? http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind…

Comment on What Steps Should A Business Take To Claim Legal Ownership Of Work Completed By Contractors On It’s Behalf? by rlc_6050

rlc_6050 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:14:17 +0000

You definitely need an intellectual property agreement before the work commences. My understanding is that, in the absence of this, the contractor would own the rights to the work regardless of your payment for the work.
Whether or not that is true, it makes sense to have one to remove all doubt. Search using terms like “contract programmer intellectual property agreement” (even if the work/product you are talking about is not computer code, because this industry uses them a lot).

Comment on What Is The Most Effective Advertising For A Start Up Small Business? by Mario E

Mario E — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:12:07 +0000

With my mom’s upholstery business, she handed out business cards to local businesses, started a monthly radio ad, and put magnetic sign advertisements on her vehicle so people would see her business when they were driving and jott down her number. She also rented a spot in the homeshow, that drew in MANY customers, more than one may think. Yes, putting an ad inthe newspaper helps, but most people just skip over ads, they just want to read the news. Good luck with your business!

Comment on Which Is The Best Web Hosting Company In India? by SC

SC — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:08:08 +0000

Mind if I ask why you’re searching in India?
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Comment on What Is The Most Effective Advertising For A Start Up Small Business? by charred1

charred1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:07:58 +0000

The shitty response would be “Hey, everybody knows that word-of-mouth is the best advertising there is.”
And it could be true. But you have to think of it in the most practical way. Nobody gives a **** about the gutters until they’re fed up with the trash in them.
I certainly don’t.
So your business alleviates hassle. That’s what you provide: relief for the lazy.
You haven’t missed out on the yellow pages, radio, newspaper or even television. You just need to figure out a way to actually make them work for you.
What kind of leaflets do you give out? Text-based only?
Why not show the contrast between what people COULD be doing instead of doing the gutters because YOU are taking care of it?
Also: What kind of information did you get from the people who you already worked for? Did you get their mailing address?
You know how those places where you can get your oil changed put a sticker on your window to let you know when to come back?
Dentists send out greeting cards every 6 months to remind people that they need to get another check up.
How often do gutters, on average, get stuffed up in clutter? Was there a storm last night?
Is autumn coming in and all the trees are beginning to shed?
Maybe they’ll need you more than ever, but won’t even think about you because you weren’t there to remind them.
Just think about this: You, and me as well, might have something we need to take care of that we are for one reason or another just slacking on and leaving it for later.
What if I actually get a piece of advertising that let’s me know that I could get it for a discount?
That would remind me and get me at least an inch closer to taking care of it. Probably with you.
And that’s my two cents.

Comment on What Exactly Happens To Your Credit If You Do Debt Consolidation? by monkeyun

monkeyun — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:54:47 +0000

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Comment on What Are The Most Effective Ways Of Marketing/ Advertising My Home For Sale? by vinster8

vinster8 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:06:32 +0000

I have a whole blog written on places your home can and should be marketed. On line marketing is very important. Things I think are important are:
-multiple photos in the MLS
-a virtual tour
-enhanced listing on Realtor.com
-listings on other top visited sites like Trulia.com, google base, point2nls, homes.com and more.
I would ask your Realtor what else is effective in your market. Personally, I no longer use the homes magazine. Buyers are looking on the web so I feel a strong web presence is important for the sellers I represent.
There is a section for sellers on my blog, miOaklandCounty.com. Visit “Dear Mr. & Mrs. Seller” section for some of the more targetted advice.

Comment on What Are The Most Effective Ways Of Marketing/ Advertising My Home For Sale? by Cyndi M

Cyndi M — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:14:19 +0000

The Internet is the most effective way and by being on MLS you should also be on realtor.com. Sellers never want to hear it but THE ONLY WAY TO SELL is to price it correctly.

Comment on What Are The Most Effective Ways Of Marketing/ Advertising My Home For Sale? by chisox

chisox — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:15:02 +0000

I think that a virtual tour always helps. Internet searchers are all about the pics. Make sure that your agent has the max amount of pics (6) on the MLS and realtor.com. I don’t know about your city but in Arizona, open houses are a waste of time. I think that it is a slow market across the board. The average sell time is well over 6 months in this market unfortunately. Also, if there are many homes similar to yours available, you need to make yours stand out. Make sure that you always have great curb appeal and de-clutter. Staging really does make a huge impact when prospective buyers are touring your home.

Comment on Over 60% Of Small Businesses Fail Due To A Lack Of Planning And Execution Of A Business Plan.? by Bob M

Bob M — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:57:13 +0000

Try to make your own business plan. DTI has a lot of modules and handbooks you can download from the net. Website: http://www.dti.gov.ph. There are also guidelines you can find n the net. As a small business owner, all the work falls on you but don’t be afraid to ask for answers from other entrepreneurs. Training yourself by seeking answers from others, also from information from the net and books, this is cost effective. Government agencies have free seminars from time to time that you can attend. Just ask from the agencies concerned.