Let’s talk about money — borrowed money or Other People’s Money (OPM). It’s a subject that always interests people because money is the fuel that drives the engine of business everywhere in this world. Without money business would stall. Often, I’ve mentioned that the loan supply is like the weather: changeable. Recently, money tightened up […]
In 1983, Warren Buffett sat down to pen his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Tucked away at the back of the letter was an ad. Specifically, it was a “business wanted” ad. In it, the Oracle of Omaha outlined the type of businesses he and his partner Charlie Munger were seeking to acquire. The ad […]
Beginning Wealth Builders (BWBs) make money in the most unusual ways! Like the BWB I know of who started an incense business with $25 capital, using the bathtub in his home as an experimental lab. Last year the sales of his company passed $2-million! In just eight years he went from nearly a zero-cash start […]
Recent histories of successful wealth builders (SWBs) reveal the efficacy of 100% financing methods to acquire businesses. Examples include a group over-raising funds to buy a firm and individuals spawning lucrative ventures – from seaplane shuttle services to mail-order businesses – with minimal initial investments. Emphasizing creativity and persistence, the writer encourages starting one’s own business over traditional employment to achieve wealth and freedom.
The Small Business Administration’s new Lender Match service helps businesses and real estate seekers connect with potential lenders in an efficient manner. By answering a few questions, applicants are matched with interested lenders within two days, facilitating loan application and discussion. Before engaging, businesses should prepare by having a business plan, understanding their funding needs, credit history, financial projections, collateral, and industry experience. This preparation boosts the chances of successfully securing an SBA-backed loan.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) offer extensive support to small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing free consulting, low-cost training, loan assistance, and numerous resources for business growth and competitiveness. With over 700 locations across the U.S. and its territories, SBDCs are accessible and partnered with universities and state agencies, fostering business achievements.
Today’s “Get Rich in Real Estate” seminars focus on foreclosures and variants like probate properties, repo homes, and ‘ugly houses,’ with emphasis on getting early information and flipping for profit. There’s growing availability of foreclosure properties and many online sources provide listings and auctions, along with necessary how-to guides and state-specific rules. These sources offer comprehensive databases, and some promise significant discounts on bank-owned properties. It’s crucial to inspect these homes thoroughly and understand the varying foreclosure laws by state.