March 2011 Articles (116)

• Hangers from the dry cleaner
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Why are most POD (Print On Demand) books not taken seriously by bookstores, media and reviewers? To start, with typically higher printing costs, lower print quality and usually a no-return policy; Sample—less profits and more hassles. The big bookstore chains aren’t exactly falling all over themselves to carry POD books. More importantly, POD is viewed as relatively “barrier-free” publishing.

At the top is a conventionally published book. A book with a reputable publishing…

Being a caregiver for a child with cancer is quite different than being a caregiver for an adult with cancer.





I remember the day our daughter, Colleen, was diagnosed with stage IV osteosarcoma as if it was yesterday. We had gone through a few days of tests and the doctor very clearly explained how…

So often as business owners, we are spending a lot of time focusing on our business that we sometimes forget to acknowledge others who have been instrumental to our success - whether big or small.



I want to take a moment to share my Inside919 "Top Gun" with you and ask that you do the same.



I want to share some attributes of just one person (I know, that's very hard to limit sometimes!), one person that has helped shaped who I am professionally.



This…

I launched this in February.



The only marketing this is getting is the Banner at the Top of Inside919 and the inclusion of a mention in my "Insider Weekly" update email. 

We're already getting traffic from other outside sources - you guys must be sharing it which is fantastic for all.



Wanted to share a quick traffic picture with you.…

It’s a sad fact that there are “bad” customers out there — customers who are simply more trouble than they’re worth. The decision to “fire” such a customer sometimes seems like the only decision, but that can have serious economic repercussions, especially if it’s a high-volume customer. So here’s an important question for a you: Is it possible to change a “bad” customer’s behavior and turn him/her into a “good” customer?



The answer is yes. It isn’t always necessary to “fire” a…

Effective January 2011, the North Carolina Offer to Purchase and Contract got a new clause called Due Diligence.

The due diligence period and due diligence fee are significant changes to the contract because it puts a specific timeframe for things to get done and an amount of money which is non-refundable and separate from the earnest money.

"Due Diligence";…

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