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  • No Credit to New Clients, Other Ways to Charge and Collect

    Getting Paid Means No Credit to New Clients UNLESS it’s a Major Company

    MANY of us have been ripped off in the past. I can honestly say I have only had it happen to me twice in 28 years, but advanced technology should certainly make it easier for us to get our money these days.

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    There is NOTHING worse than completing the work than being lied to and misled about the check being in the mail etc.

    The worst part is like a fool, you are waiting for the mailman for a check that the client KNOWS is not coming.

    You can save yourself from this by doing a few simple things. First: Always have high esteem when it comes to your business.

    By high esteem, I’m not saying “Arrogance” I mean believing in your business, knowing your VALUE, and having an appreciation for what you do. If you show signs of weakness, potential clients can see that, and they will take advantage. 

    Here are five tips for collecting your money in a timely fashion without chasing cash.

    Ask for the Money Up Front

    This is simply the best way to do it. However, you can’t blame them if they are suspicious and wonder if they will get what they have paid for. Nevertheless, that’s not for you to worry about, IF they came to you.

    If you go to them, then this method may or may not work. Imagine you ask someone to support your business then give you the money before you do the work, that’s kind of an insult, and it looks like you are desperate for money. Treat each situation accordingly

    Offer a SMALL Discount if they Pay Up Front

    I would not give them more than a 10% discount. Keep in mind whatever you offer them is what they are going to expect each time

    Tell them New Clients Have to Pay up Front

    This is a good rule, but only if they come to you. If you go to them or if it’s a corporation, you should not expect to be paid upfront. You can offer independents a “new client discount” if they pay upfront.

    Ask them if they use Paypal, Cashapp or Zelle

    Technology is changing the face of business

    (Thank God) now you don’t have to pay outrageous fees to have someone pay you with a credit card. You can just use a small device on PayPal called the PayPal Card Reader and charge them over your cell phone.

    There is a small fee, but PayPal also offers pay by email and more features, and they don’t have to be a PayPal client. Did I mention I LOVE PayPal, Cashapp and Zelle?

    If They are New Clients, they come to you, and they Can’t Pay upfront…

    Don’t walk… RUN. And run as fast as you can. This is a sure sign you are about to get ripped off and you will be chasing money. That will disrupt the flow of your business. Avoid this at all costs.

    They Come Back After Being a Slow Pay the Last Time?

    Tell them you have to collect upfront. Remember, have esteem in your business. Your bill collectors do not want to wait to be paid after they provide a service, so why should you. You have obviously made a good impression on them if they come back. Now it’s their turn to show good faith for their mistakes. If they can’t pay upfront, at least get half or walk.

    Avoid Small Talk Get Straight to Business

    If someone comes to you for business, MAKE IT BUSINESS avoid small talk at all costs, you are a busy entrepreneur.

    The small talk is a setup to ask for a MASSIVE discount or some kind of deal that’s gonna work more in THEIR favor. Don’t fall for it. If they can give you small talk to get the business, they will BS you when it comes time to pay too.

  • Why You Must Climb Higher when Business is Great!

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    As entrepreneurs we BEG for a break at times. When all the bills are paid and we have a bit of expendable cash in the bank that’s when we tend to relax but that’s the time to actually GO TO WORK! You’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, why would you rest?  Best believe in a short matter of time you will be RIGHT BACK where you started, struggling to make ends meet if you don’t take advantage of those upswings. Many times, and the experienced entrepreneurs can validate this, when things are going great and sales are great THAT’s the time to hit up those clients who you have not been able to reach. Usually they have an idea of how well you are doing and when it comes to many industries there is a “me too” philosophy. Not to mention your energy is going to be different, you won’t be begging but able to make a better presentation. Nobody wants to be left out when it appears everyone else is following a trend and winning this is the time when your business esteem HAS to be be good and you HAVE to take advantage of it. Don’t wait until all the air is out of your balloon before you get back to work, get to work when things are going great and climb even higher to stretch your 15 minutes of success and build your brand.

    My best in business

    Kevin

  • When it Comes to Your Business, What is your Value?

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    I have been very blessed to be able to connect very well with my clients. One client in particular who doesn’t support anyone in my field had lunch with me one day and he explained to me that he did not see the value in what any of us did so he was not going to support any of us. I am always put aside when I am lumped in with every else because I think we all do something different and I bring something different to the table. Nevertheless, as soon as I got back to the office, I immediately removed him from my mailing list and I stopped calling him for anything. When it comes to business we must love those who love us and make sure we deal with those who support us. I KNEW this man was not being honest because after he told me he didn’t see the value in what I did, he turned around and asked if he could write for me?  He wanted to write on the same industry website that he “saw no value in?” I got EXACTLY where he was coming from and I realized that he DOES see value in what I do but he just didn’t want to support it.

    To that end, what is YOUR value to customers? If you are not doing something better than your competitors are doing you will not get a lot of support and you will be lumped in with them.  Know what you do best and make sure you continue to grow and do better.

  • Blog Business: Making the Most Money with Google Adsense

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    Making the Most Money with Google Adsense

    CONTENT IS KING but the way you POST the Content is law
    Copying a story for your blog that is already on 10,000 other sites is not going to win over many fans. Why should they come to you when they can get the same information 10,000 other places? If you DO repeat a story, add a twist to is and RE–WRITE the titles. You can check to see how many other people have used your title already by searching for it in Google BEFORE you do the actual post. The title of this story is Make MORE Money with Google Adsense.