Sue and Chuck DeFiore

Does Your Business Need Some Pruning

In a previous article in which I talked about our businesses being like roses, something I didn't touch upon was the pruning we sometimes have to do in our business. That is the focus of this article. As business owners we put a lot of blood, sweat and... Read >

Should You Throw In The Towel

This article came about due to a consultation we did a couple of weeks back. We all go into business to succeed, and even though we have ups and downs we all have contingency plans on what to do if such and such happens. For this particular client his bus... Read >

How Do You Profit From O.P.P.?

In a previous article we introduced you to the concept of O.P.P., or Other People's Products, and the many ways in which you can profit. In that article we asked you what you would do if you found a business that: * could generate multiple streams o... Read >

The Many Ways To Profit From O.P.P.'s Multiple Cash Streams

The Many Ways To Profit From O.P.P.'s Multiple Cash Streams In a previous article we introduced you to the concept of O.P.P., or Other People's Products. In that article we asked you what you would do if you found a business that: * could generat... Read >

Are You Profiting From O.P.P.?

Are you profiting from O.P.P.? If not, why not? We know many of you have the desire and dream of running your own home-based business. But, like so many people, you're not sure where or how to start. You're not sure what type of business you should ... Read >

The Devine Secrets Of The Ya Ya Lease Purchase Hood

The biggest secret of conducting a successful lease purchase business is to have a plan. I know don't grown. You need to know what you want to do however, before you can do it. So secret number 1 is to have a plan of action. Set up daily goals for you... Read >

Guidelines For Choosing A Guru, Coach Or Mentor

The following tips are meant as a guide for those of you who wish to enter into a coaching or mentoring relationship with a Guru, Coach or Mentor. 1. If you are not going to work with the individual you are paying, don't do it. You need to work with th... Read >

How Do I Bring Consulting Into My Lease Purchase Business

As you are making your cold calls on property, you will run into sellers that are having a hard time selling, however, the numbers just don't work for you to take on the deal. Do you just say, "I can't work with those numbers". Heck, no. In fact, I do... Read >

Does Your Business Need An Attitude Adjustment

First you need to: Change your attitude. I know you feel you have a good reason for feeling bad. However, instead of moaning and groaning about why me, ask yourself how you can turn the situation around. It's better than feeling sorry for yourself, and ... Read >

Businesses - Leisurely Dining Or Fast Food

It occurred to me the other day, that so many people today liken their businesses to the way they eat - fast. Think about it. All over the web we are inundated with... make $1000's of dollars a day, make $10,000 a month, make a million by the end of the y... Read >

4 Things That Make A Web Site Great

First you need original content. Content is the heart beat of any exceptional Web site. The ability to take a common subject and give it some interest and originality is a rare talent,but necessary to keep visitors coming back. Add a dash of humor, be sur... Read >

A Forgotten Marketing Tool – The Postcard

The postcard can be a very powerful marketing tool. Many of our customers and/or students use them in their business. The key is to set up the card to market effectively for you. Concentrate on a specific item or niche. When used correctly a post card... Read >

"Pretend Interest" and Apathy... What To Do About Them!

According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary "apathy is defined as the following: lack of emotion; lack of interest; indifference". Wow, that's pretty depressing. However, look around you. Don't many of you work with people with this attitude. I don't, be... Read >

Are You Taking Full Advantage of the Web?

Is your site visible, interactive? How's the infrastructure? Are your mailings personalized? What about tracking and consistency? In order to get the most out of your website all of these items are important. By following these tips, you can build a ... Read >

Beating The Competition

Unless your product or service is one-of-a-kind, you've got competition. To beat them, you have to make sure you're the key company, the one your customers turn to above all others. How do you do that if you're new and small? Try these strategies:Use your... Read >