In talking to thousands of BWBs all over the world, I notice that many, many of them lack boldness and imagination when it comes to borrowing money. Now, I’m not being critical of these BWBs — just observant and helpful. Controlled and polite boldness can be one of your strongest assets when you’re seeking OPM. […]
A question that is often asked is, How much OPM can one get for one’s business venture? “Are you talking about a few hundred dollars, or a few thousand?” you ask. “After all, the amount can make a big difference in my business deals.” That’s a fair question, from an intelligent reader. It shows that […]
by Tyler G. Hicks from his IW$ classic book Smart Money Shortcuts to Becoming Rich During my consultations with ambitious men and women, I introduce them to the principles of publicity. Most of these people are amazed to learn they can get free publicity in magazines and newspapers as well as online. And when they hear […]
You may think that a board of directors is reserved for large corporations with shareholder investments to oversee and strategic decisions to be made. The truth is that many small businesses can benefit from a board of directors. If you structure your business as an S Corporation or a Corporation you are required by law […]
by Tyler G. Hicks from his IW$ classic book Smart Money Shortcuts to Becoming Rich There are two schools of thought on managing a debt: Since I started with little in life because my father died when I was twelve, I had to borrow money to make money. It wasn’t until later in life that […]
by Tyler G. Hicks, from his book Smart Money Shortcuts to Becoming Rich My favorite way to get rich fast, which may or may not be your favorite way, is to work in my spare time. For instance, I’m writing this while in a jet some thirty thousand feet above the Atlantic, headed for England. […]
by Tyler G. Hicks from his classic book Smart Money Shortcuts to Becoming Rich. You have, within yourself, all the skills needed to build & fortune quickly. If you didn’t have the interest in building a fortune in as short a time as possible, you’d be reading another book, perhaps the newest novel or detective […]
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 […]
by Jim McKinley. Jim is a retired banker with almost 30 years of experience. He created Money with Jim to share his advice and other resources on a variety of financial topics. Starting a nonprofit organization is a noble effort that requires careful planning. It also offers personal fulfillment by positively impacting society and bringing […]