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Mortgage Brokering as a Freelance Business Opportunity

December 26, 2006

Mortgage Brokering as a Freelance Business Opportunity
By: Guy.T

In the mortgage business there are two foundational areas of
involvement. One is the position of “loan officer,” the other is
working as a “broker.” The loan officer for the most part earns
from what is called “personal production,” which means you are
earning from what you are able to personally produce by bringing
mortgage business into your employer’s office. In some cases you
may be paid a base salary and/or draw, but then you will be paid
less in commissions by the company (broker) you are working for.

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Mortgage Brokering as a Freelance Business Opportunity

December 26, 2006

Mortgage Brokering as a Freelance Business Opportunity
By: Guy.T

In the mortgage business there are two foundational areas of
involvement. One is the position of “loan officer,” the other is
working as a “broker.” The loan officer for the most part earns
from what is called “personal production,” which means you are
earning from what you are able to personally produce by bringing
mortgage business into your employer’s office. In some cases you
may be paid a base salary and/or draw, but then you will be paid
less in commissions by the company (broker) you are working for.

Read more…

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Successful Entrepreneurs

December 26, 2006

Successful Entrepreneurs
By: Hans Hasselfors

Studies have shown that successful entrepreneurs possess these characteristics:

1. Self-confidence

This is that magical power of having confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities.

2. Achievement Oriented

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Paying Referral Fees to Designers as a Creative Subcontractor - Should You Do It?

December 26, 2006

Paying Referral Fees to Designers as a Creative Subcontractor - Should You Do It?
By: Kirstin Carey

Kirstin,

I am a faux finisher and I do some murals, too. When my clients ask me for referrals for designers, I give them names of people whom I think can help them. Should I let the designer know that I referred them?

- Arlene, Baltimore, MD

Arlene,

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Stop Charging by the Hour and Make More Money as a Creative Professional

December 26, 2006

Stop Charging by the Hour and Make More Money as a Creative Professional
By: Kirstin Carey

One of the biggest challenges with a creative business is getting paid what you are worth. The root of the problem isn’t that the client doesn’t have the money and it isn’t that the client isn’t willing to pay you what you are worth. The root of the problem is how you are charging and how you are creating value in the mind of the client.

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Why my early business ventures failed

December 26, 2006

Why my early business ventures failed
By: Douglas Titchmarsh

When I was in my 20’s I had a buddy who was a budding entrepreneur, and he had such an infectious enthusiasm for starting his own business that I’d often be persuaded to join him in his entrepreneurial exploits. For some reason we didn’t know at the time we nevar actually became the millionaires we believed we could be, and looking back now I can see why.

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Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur

December 26, 2006

Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur
By: Tim Knox

Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I have a business degree and lots of experience in my chosen field, but I don’t know if I have the necessary skills to really make it on my own. Any advice?
Marie C.

A: You’ve hit the nail on the head, Marie, because when you’re an entrepreneur it’s truly up to you to make it on your own. Read more…

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Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks

December 26, 2006

Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks
By: Tim Knox

When I’m not running my own business, writing articles about business, speaking to groups and organizations about business, or consulting with companies who want my advice about the running of their business, I teach a weekly class on the subject of (care to guess?) starting and running a business.

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Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age

December 26, 2006

Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age
By: Tim Knox

Q: I’m thinking about starting a business after I retire next month. I’ll be 65. Am I too old to start a business?

– Milton A.

A: Milton, congratulations on your pending retirement. I find it admirable that after many years of hard work you are thinking about starting a business. While most men your age would be content to sit on the porch and watch the world go by, you are considering a ride on the entrepreneurial roller coaster. Read more…

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How to Become a Freelance Chef

December 26, 2006

How to Become a Freelance Chef
By: keith

When you think about chefs, what do you think of first? Which aspects of chefs are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.

Becoming a freelance chef does not mean that just knowing how to cook automatically qualifies you to go into someone’s home and cook for them. Read more…

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