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1). Re-evaluating Surety Bond Underwriting
Traditional surety bond underwriting does not allow for any losses. In other words, applicants are only suppose to be approved for a bond if the underwriter believes there will be no claims. This differs from insurance underwriting, as a loss is expected and is built into the premium. Higher risk applicants are usually declined or asked to post 100% collateral with the bond.
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2). Legalities & Contracts -- The Not So Fun Stuff!
This year has been my most eye-opening year when it comes to the legalities of running a business. In 2005, I celebrated 20 years in business. I believe up until then I just sailed though when it came to the legal aspects. Oh yes, I did everything the best I could. Don’t get me wrong and I did most things right. But this year it seemed to all hit. This year I learned the importance of “protecting my business” and this year I learned the true meaning of a “contract.
Article tags: contracts, virtual assistant, va, operating a business, home-based business, legal issues, contract requirements, self-employment, business basics, small business
3). Understanding Indemnity Agreements And Their Uses
Explains what an indemnity agreement is and what it is used for. It also stresses its importance.
Article tags: indemnity, agreement, lenders, credit, loans, finances, small business, contracts, policy, holder
4). Understanding Which Corporate Activities Need Resolutions
Lists some of the more important activities that need resolutions passed in order to be done.
Article tags: resolutions, activities, shareholders, board of directors, meetings, contracts, credit, banks
5). 5 Tips For Closing That Consulting Deal
There are several reasons why consultants ultimately lose deals they should have won. Unless your portfolio is poor, consultants lose contracts because they either didnt listen or they didnt speak effectively to convey what services they could offer, that would help the client reach their goals. Here are a few tips to help you sell your services.
Every consultant feels that if there is anything that they do well, its talking the talk.
Article tags: consulting, consultants, deals, contracts, small business
6). How To Get 50% of Your Freelance Fee Up Front —And a Whole Lot More!
Most copywriters cheat themselves when it comes to getting paid. This article shows how to get half the fee up front and how to protect yourself with a "smart" fee agreement for copywriters.
Article tags: copywriters, fees, contracts, coach, freelance
7). Successful Performing Artist - The 20 Things you Need to Know
As a "performing artist", you want to come across to your audience and other music business professionals as being reliable, and professional in your work.
To do this, it is important to maintain a business ATTITUDE throughout all your stage shows, and when communicating with venue owners and staff.
1. Where possible, issue written contracts or letters of agreement in advance.
Article tags: live performance tips, performing, artist, musician, gigs, shows, venue, business attitude, equipment, stage, contracts, soundcheck, set list, audience, pa system
8). Accounts Receivable Financing, Tax Write Off And What Does It Cost?
Banks won't lend money to a business seeking to acquire larger contracts because its not viewed as an asset. So if you are a small start up company, funding for expansion may be hard to obtain. Accounts Receivable Financing could be the key to funding for a start up with desires to bid on large Government (or Corporate) contracts.
So what is Accounts Receivable Financing? It is the selling of your accounts receivable invoices for cash versus waiting 30-60 or 90 days to be paid by your customer.
Article tags: factoring, accounts receivables, funding, working capital, government, contracts
9). Overcoming Hesitation as a FSBO Seller
One tends to hesitate when trying anything for the first time. In the case of selling a home by owner, overcoming this hesitation can save you a bundle of money.
Overcoming Hesitation as a FSBO Seller
If I asked you to go skydiving with me, you might be incredibly enthusiastic or look at me like I was insane. Skydiving is, of course, an extreme activity to say the least.
Article tags: fsbo, homes, real estate agent, sell, selling, for sale by owner, contracts, pricing, commission
10). Criticism of Insurance
Insurance policies work by taking premiums from customers in exchange for baring the risk of certain costly events occurring. For example, if there is one fire in your town each month, everyone could just sit tight and hope their house doesn’t burn down next, or could pitch in and pay an insurance premium each month and this is then used to rebuild the house that burns down.
Article tags: home insurance, policies, insured, premiums, finance, contracts, insurance, insurance broker, protection
11). Write An Effective Job Proposal
I am simply amazed at the problems some of my colleagues are experiencing regarding writing job proposals for customers. So often I hear that there has been some sort of disagreement between client and service provider, something that can and should be avoided before a project is started. Here are four tips to help you write an effective job proposal letter.
Article tags: job proposals, contracts, negotiating, business relationships
12). Preparing for 2006 – Getting Your Legal Life In Order
As we wave goodbye to 2005 and charge into 2006, it is time to get your house in order. This is particularly true for the legal issues in your life.
Legal Planning
As drab as it may seem, legal planning can help you avoid disasters in your life. With the turn of the calendar, now is the time to give your life and business some thought.
On the family front, you should be thinking about changes you experienced in 2005 and if any of them require you to take some steps.
Article tags: legal planning, will, family trust, contracts, amendments, business goals
13). Introduction to CFD (Contracts For Differences) Trading
What are CFDs?
CFDs (Contracts For Differences) are basically another form of financial derivative.
Unlike the other derivatives, CFDs is highly accessible to any investor/trader/speculator. A Contract For Difference (CFD) is a contract between a buyer and a seller to pay the difference between the buy and sell price based on an underlying instrument when the contract is settled.
Article tags: contracts, finances, investing, traders, speculators
14). How To Finance Your Government Contracts
Are you selling products or services to the federal government? Every year, city, county, state and the federal government buy billions of dollars in goods and services from business of all types.
Although doing business with the government is great and financially rewarding, it can also be hard on your cash flow. Why? Government agencies take, on average, about 40 days to pay their invoices.
Article tags: federal government, contract management, government contract, contracts, downlaod free software, free contract management software, contract addministration software guide
15). For Sale By Owner Purchase Contracts
Deciding to sell your home will save you thousands of dollars in realtor commissions. In exchange, you need to understand subjects such as a purchase contract.
For Sale By Owner Purchase Contracts
Once you have decided to sell your home without going through a real estate agent, you need to take some time to develop an understanding of the process and necessary documents.
Article tags: real estate, property, contract, contracts, buy, purchase, for sale by owner, fsbo