[VIDEO] Apartment vs. Mini-Home vs. Small House Operating Cost Comparison

The topic of whether or not it makes sense to live in a dwelling on leased land came up in conversation. I decided to do an operating cost analysis comparing a small home, a mini home on leased land and an apartment all with similar features.



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[BOOK REVIEW] Buyer Legends shows how storytelling can be a tool for marketing development

I've always known that stories were memorable.  In fact, I use stories in my sales pitches and presentations.  The video blog posts that I do where I tell stories are some of the most viewed that I've done.

I recently read Buyer Legends which outlines the proper use of a narrative story in helping to plot the path of an intended customer from the beginning of their demand to the end of their purchase.

The narrative story is then used to diagnose where the buyer can 'go wrong' and fall off the intended track.  The story helps everyone on the team develop a common understanding of who/what/where is supposed to happen.

Great read for any business owner or for anyone in sales or marketing.  And only about 3 bux!



 Free Kindle reading apps are available for all computers and devices.  You don't need a Kindle to read the book.

[VIDEO] Another post about liquidity and a chat about credit card limits.

I discuss a friend's dilemma about how much to put down on a house and how credit card limits make us feel.

To see the first post about liquidity risk just click.



InvestLocalBook.com is the blogsite for Invest Local, a book about local investing deals such as loans, leases, inventory financing, receivables financing and more to small businesses and people.

[VIDEO] Are there gender obstacles to women being entrepreneurs?

Ever since I've become a father to a little girl I've been more attuned to watching/listening to arguments and opinions about gender divides when it comes to goal achievement.

I thought this video from Glendon was interesting.



InvestLocalBook.com is the blogsite for Invest Local, a book about local investing deals such as loans, leases, inventory financing, receivables financing and more to small businesses and people.

[AUDIO] Loan updates and financing the painter's receivable

I give an update on the loans I did over the last few months as well as discuss financing the receivable of a painting contractor.



InvestLocalBook.com is the blogsite for Invest Local, a book about local investing deals such as loans, leases, inventory financing, receivables financing and more to small businesses and people.

PayPal introduces its version of Merchant Cash Advance in Australia

In yet another demonstration of how needy small business operators are for capital, PayPal has announced it will expand its lending services to Australia.

This service has been available in the US for some time.



Basically, the merchant can borrow up to 8% of their annual PayPal revenues and apportion a percentage of their future receipts through PayPal to pay off the debt.

Typically this type of financing is very expensive for merchants (see my post and video about Merchant Cash Advance here) and it shows that there is a market and a need for SMEs to borrow and a willingness to pay above average rates.

If you have capital to invest, you should be looking to Invest Local.  Buy my book to learn how.

Here is the link to the full article:
http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/market/65807-paypal-financing-open-to-australian-small-business

[VIDEO] The road to Gold is paved with Macaroni

I respond to an e-mail I got about how a person could afford to invest and build up assets.  I talk you though the importance of good home economics while I make 11 lunches at once for about a buck each. (and half that budget was the tinfoil packaging)

Enjoy



InvestLocalBook.com is the blogsite for Invest Local, a book about local investing deals such as loans, leases, inventory financing, receivables financing and more to small businesses and people.