Archive for the ‘Capitalism’ Category
Posted on March 10, 2010 - by Jeffrey Posner
The Age of Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence (BI) refers to skills, processes, technologies, applications and practices used to support decision making
Business intelligence is relatively a new term being thrown around in business these days. When I think of what it means, I think of a quarterback and/or coach for a team. It’s a skill that can not be taught fully, it has to be layered with experience to really hold some weight. For a while I was wondering what my true skill was…I have a vast background in technology as well as real estate so I figured those were my strongest points, until recently.
What I realized about myself was no matter what industry I am in, I am able to envision or develop systems that will work and save time. It’s not that I couldn’t do other things, but my real skills involve the practice of business intelligence. The art of seeing where to take a business and how to get it there. I use the word art because business is an art; making the right decisions is like painting the correct brush strokes on a canvas…or calling the right plays in the huddle. Whatever sounds right for you! (more…)
Posted on March 9, 2010 - by Jeffrey Posner
If you are feeling uncertain, get used to it…
When you are off and trying to make it in your own there are many times where you feel like you are going nowhere. Even when I had a business where it was pulling in steady income for years, I still felt like I was just going to slow. In my opinion it has more to do with being used to some sort of schedule or feeling like we have to be busy to be productive. Although I still struggle with it today, I have come to understand this feeling of uncertainty and learned that it is just part of being in business on your own.
It is in these times where you have to really power through your emotions and believe in yourself. Sometimes just taking a break from everything for a bit can help you see things in a new perspective. I personally get frustrated when money runs low and feel like I am wasting time cause many friends of mine have high paying jobs… or maybe you have a friend in business who just gets helped out by their family all the time and now they are doing great… it’s easy to begin comparing yourself to people who you think have it better… (more…)
Posted on February 22, 2010 - by Jeffrey Posner
As Seen on TV ;)
My business partner and I recently did a Channel 9 News (WWOR) interview with Christine Persichette about foreclosures and buying properties at sheriff sale. It was a great opportunity for us and we had a lot of fun helping her put together the story. It is a “how to” piece following myself (SheriffSalesOnline) and Eric VanAuken (Broker – HomeSmart Realty) on the deals we are currently working and our daily property hunting. I hope you like it!
Posted on October 23, 2009 - by Jeffrey Posner
Paper is King; cash, letter or legal…your choice
Do you know your paperwork?
Everyone has herd the popular statement Cash is King, and it’s true for the most part…but I would like to expand that a little more. More and more these days you can say that Paper is now king. We see it everywhere; from contracts, permits, letters of intent, certifications…and the list goes on. The point here is that if you learn how to do your paperwork correctly it is pretty much as good as cash. (more…)
Posted on August 1, 2009 - by Jeffrey Posner
When and Where to Experiment
The stakes go up as you business grows...
Posted on February 23, 2009 - by Jeffrey Posner
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Posted on February 18, 2009 - by Jeffrey Posner
The Death of your Ego is the Birth of your Greatness
Leave the Ego at the Door!
People talk about egos and business all the time and there are many different angles to the subject. There are times where having an ego may help you or get you ahead in business but for the most part they seem to do more damage than good. (more…)
Posted on February 16, 2009 - by Jeffrey Posner
Richard Branson knows the value of a customer
Now that's Customer Service!
One of the many people I look up to just proves himself to me again. This guy is just plain cool. If you remeber his daredevil reality show from a few years ago you know what I mean. I even remeber flying Virign and talking to the flight attendants about him. (more…)
Posted on February 4, 2009 - by Jeffrey Posner
Conference Call Combat
Phone-to-Phone Combat
Due to the virtual world conference calls are becoming increasingly popular and are frequently where you make your first impression in business. Unlike meetings, there are a different rules to play by in order to have things run smoothly and the margin for error is higher. (more…)
Posted on January 21, 2009 - by Jeffrey Posner
It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle…
This Life can be a Roller Coaster!
Trying to make it on your own is a concept that many people experiment with. It is a road less traveled but one where you have to make your own way. At times it can be slow, boring or feel like it’s a waste of time, but this is where the true leaders prevail. It’s easy to make it when times are good. It’s the down time where people usually bug out and quit or all out lose it. (more…)