by J.F. (Jim) Straw A client once wrote to me – “Dan Kennedy always emphasizes testimonials. What if you are new to the business and don’t have any?” Although Dan Kennedy is an old friend of mine and one of the finest mail-order marketers alive (second only to myself), like all of us ol’ pros, he […]
Let’s use the worst-case principle to explore ways you can obtain capital without a credit rating. I’m not saying you find it impossible to obtain credit — we’re talking about Mr. Worst Case. He’s a guy who really needs help. All of us can learn something from his experiences. Mr. Worst Case needs what for […]
J.F. Jim Straw was called the “500-Million Dollar Man” because throughout the course of his amazing business career he conducted well over $500,000,000 dollars worth of business. Think about that. That’s more revenues than some countries! So when Mr. Straw stops to answer some questions, then it would behoove you to listen because the man […]
by J.F. (Jim) Straw When most small manufacturing businesses start-up, they concentrate their sales efforts on the known markets here in the U.S., defining their markets as These small manufacturers do this all the while overlooking the larger — more profitable — markets outside this country. Most small manufacturers who do investigate the possibilities of exporting […]
THERE ARE PROBABLY MORE PEOPLE with bad credit in this world than people with good credit. If you’re either type of person you may want to consider borrowing collateral to make your credit stronger or to reduce your interest cost (if you have a good credit score). With this asset now on your balance sheet, […]
Entertainment Licensing, where a seller uses the name, image, or likeness of an entertainment personality, such as an actor, singer, children’s character (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck) for promotion purposes, is booming today. Why is this? Because: ADD TO YOUR CART NOW . . . So how can you get in on licensing entertainment personalities to […]
When you’re reaching out to banks and investors to inject money into your business venture, it’s time to make sure you have all of your key pitch assets in order. Most of these assets are built from the same basic content and are simply reworked to fit different needs and requests. Once you have the […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has delivered a ruling on the Chevron doctrine, a pivotal legal precedent that has significantly influenced regulatory law since its inception in 1984. This new ruling has broad implications for various sectors, particularly for importers and exporters who operate under complex regulatory frameworks. As entrepreneurs like you navigate […]
Earning finder fees is both fun and rewarding. In this special IW$ article, we’re going to concentrate on the latter: making finder fees more rewarding. As in you making more money! So, how exactly do you earn more money with finder fees? Here are a few key elements you should consider for the “big bucks.” […]