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Anwar Y. Dunbar is a Regulatory Scientist. Being a naturally curious person, he is also a student of all things. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Prior to starting the Big Words Blog Site, Anwar published and contributed to numerous research articles in competitive scientific journals reporting on his research from graduate school and postdoctoral years. After falling in love with writing, he contributed to the now defunct Examiner.com, and the Edvocate where he regularly wrote about: Education-related stories/topics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Financial Literacy; as well as conducted interviews with notable individuals such as actor and author Hill Harper. Having many influences, one of his most notable heroes is author, intellectual and speaker, Malcolm Gladwell, author of books including Outliers and David and Goliath. Anwar has his hands in many, many activities. In addition to writing, Anwar actively mentors youth, works to spread awareness of STEM careers, serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the David M. Brown Arlington Planetarium, serves as Treasurer for the JCSU Washington, DC Alumni Chapter, and is active in the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Ministry at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. He also tutors in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics. Along with his multi-talented older brother Amahl Dunbar (designer of the Big Words logos, inventor and a plethora of other things), Anwar is a “Fanboy” and really enjoys Science-Fiction and Superhero movies including but not restricted to Captain America Civil War, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Prometheus. He is a proud native of Buffalo, NY.

10 Steps To Enhance Your User Experience

Three focuses of my blog are Blogging/Writing, Business/Entrepreneurship and Technology. As a blogger, there are several aspects to consider. If you want to become successful, you want to have a handle on the technological side of your operation in addition to be a proficient writer. The following contributed post is entitled, 10 Steps To Enhance Your User Experience.

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You’ve decided to start a blog, and now you want to make money blogging. This means that you need users and lots of them. But how can we ensure we reach our desired audience?

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User Experience (UX) refers to the overall experience with an app, site, or product, whether it’s good or bad. The goal of UX is to make the user’s interaction as simple and effective as possible. Whether you use Cloud Development Environments or entry-level applications, here are 10 steps to enhance your UX:

1-Optimize You Clicks

Users don’t like waiting around, especially when they are used to partaking in tasks quickly. If they click on something and have to wait for it to load, they’re going to get annoyed.

This can be as simple as making sure that links on your site aren’t taking too long to load or as complicated as altering the layout of your page so that content loads faster.

2- Create a Blog That Appeals to your Target Audience

If you’re going into fashion blogging, you don’t want to have a blog that appeals to people who are into technology or sports.

You also need to consider your content; if your target audience is women between the ages of 35-45, you’ll need to alter how you present information so that they’re more likely to be interested in it.

3- Make Sure Your Blog Has a Reliable Host

It doesn’t matter how amazing your blog looks or what information it contains if nobody can access it. Many internet users will immediately leave a site if there is an outage, even if the outage only lasts a few minutes.

This isn’t as easy as getting a hosting service and putting up some HTML code anymore. You need to be able to provide fast, secure hosting to users.

4- Optimize Your Site Search Function

People often don’t like searching around on sites, especially if they’re used to only having the information that’s relevant to them right in front of their face. This means that you need to ensure that your site search function is working properly and that it doesn’t take too long to find the information that a user is looking for.

5- Write Content That People Want to Read

This may sound like an obvious one as it’s something that many bloggers start out doing; however, you need to make sure that you’re offering interesting content to your audience.

6- Make Sure You Offer Relevant Advertising

This might sound like you need to skip adding advertising if it doesn’t make sense for the type of blog you are running. However, it’s important to ensure that your ads are relevant because this can affect your site visitors just as much as slow load times.

7- Optimize Your Images

It may seem like an unimportant detail, but it’s not. Images are just as important to bloggers today as they were fifty years ago with paper magazines. You can use several different tools to add images onto your blog, including free options such as Imgur and more advanced programs like Photoshop.

One of the easiest ways to make your website more user-friendly is by optimizing your images with Photoshop. In Photoshop, there are several tools and features that you can use to improve the quality and size of your images. By following a few simple steps, you can ensure that your images are loaded quickly and efficiently on your website.

Here are a few tips on how to use Photoshop for image optimization:

-Transparent background: When you make transparent background on photoshop, choose the PNG format. This will help to keep the file size down while still keeping the quality of the image high.

-Resize your images: Make sure that your images are the appropriate size for your website. If they are too large, they will take longer to load; if they are too small, they will appear pixelated.

8- Offer Users Their Social Media Links Easily Accessible

Many bloggers may not see this as an important priority, but they must do it. One of the most common complaints people have with different sites is that they’re very difficult to find.

The best websites are the ones that offer users their social media links easily accessible because this allows them to share your content more quickly and with other people if it’s particularly interesting.

9- Organize Your Content Clearly

It doesn’t matter how attractive, well-written or informative your content is if it isn’t organized properly. People expect to find each piece of information on a blog easily without having to read through the whole thing at once.

You can use headings and subheadings to help separate your content into easily accessible chunks that people can check out quickly.

10- Make Sure Your Site Is Mobile Friendly

Google is now penalizing sites that aren’t mobile-friendly, and the number of people who use their phone or tablet to browse the internet is increasing all of the time.

With this in mind, you need to make sure that your site is set up in a way that will be easy for people to access, whether they’re using a mobile phone or a tablet device. You need to avoid using pop-up adverts, and you also need to ensure that the site doesn’t take too long to load.

For your blog to hope to be successful, it needs to be easy to find, navigate, and use. If it isn’t, you’re likely to lose a lot of potential readers before they ever get started with your content.

The Importance Of Adequate Safety At Work

Two focuses of my blog are Organizational/Management Discussions and Workplace Discussions. When you’re running a workplace, one of the things you’ll need to do is to ensure your workplace’s safety. The following contributed post is entitled, The Importance Of Adequate Safety At Work.

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Slips, trips, and falls happen in the workplace all the time. Many are complete accidents and are quickly resolved. Yet, a few remain that occur due to a failure to meet safety requirements or complete negligence. Therefore, and owing to the fact, there are many dangerous jobs out there, such as construction, hazardous waste removal, and law enforcement, the importance of adequate safety at work should be a company-wide policy of guaranteed employee protection.

Employees are Everything

As a business owner or manager, you should know that your employees are an essential tool in your business arsenal. Many will assume it is profit that drives a successful company, yet there is no profit to be made without adequate staff. For example, dangerous jobs such as roofing and high-rise cleaning require specialist devices like Shine On Anchors. Suppose your team didn’t safely carry out such a risky job. The risk of death or severe injury is extremely high and will land you in legal trouble, losing employee trust.

Trust is Earned

The trust of employees, partners, and shareholders relies on your ability to carry your company’s duties effectively. You earn this trust in various ways, such as providing safety equipment to staff, supplying partners with contractual obligations, and making a profit for shareholders. Employees’ confidence is paramount since losing faith in your ability to protect them will undoubtedly lead to a mass evacuation. Staff will be absent, call in sick or leave for another company. These actions will cost dearly both in terms of finances and public perception.

Lability Starts and Ends with the Employer

The safety of your employees begins and ends with you. Of course, there is no guarantee that misuse of equipment will not happen. Yet, that is why you employ supervisors and should make efforts to train staff on the correct usage of dangerous equipment adequately. Safety issues aside, 40% of inadequately trained staff leave a post within a year of starting. During this time, you are liable for any injuries that should befall an employee. This will incur high costs, as will employee exodus when the price of recruiting and hiring is factored in.

Your Business Will Suffer

Your insurer covers liability costs should something happen. Still, your premiums are likely to increase, and you will lose money as you aim to replace an employee. However, the damage to your business is expected to be more than purely financial. As a result of an unfortunate event, the public perception of your company will be severely impacted. Therefore you may lose clients and partners, shareholders may cash out, and stock prices will likely plummet.

Criminality is the End Result

You can typically avoid harsh personal penalties for breaking most rules relating to business. But gross negligence and disregard for safety are not part of them. In the unfortunate event that one of your employees is injured or fatally wounded, a full investigation will take place. During the course of the study, every aspect of the event will be scrutinized. And this means looking at past events and practices as well. It might be the case that an injury is an isolated event and an unfortunate tragedy. Yet if a pattern of safety problems emerges, you will be criminally charged.

Moved To A New City: Don’t Forget To Do These Things

Two focuses of my blog are Creating Ecosystems of Success and Health/Wellness. When you move to a new city, you might struggle a little bit personally if you don’t know what to do. There are ways to excel in your new life immediately though. The following contributed post is entitled, Moved To A New City: Don’t Forget To Do These Things.

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When you move to a new city, there’s sure to be a lot of mixed feelings. From excitement to nerves, you’ll be raring to go to get your new life started.

But in all the rush of moving to a new place, there are some things you can easily forget to do – some of which might be important down the line.

If you’ve just moved to a new city, make sure you add the following to your to-do list.

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Do the touristy things

The longer you spend living somewhere, the less likely you are to go to the tourist spots – it’s your home now, after all! But it makes sense to check out the top tourist spots when you arrive. They’ll give you the chance to explore your new home, but having some knowledge of different attractions will make you an excellent tour guide when people come to visit.

You never know, you might just discover your new favorite hangout!

Put yourself out there

Moving to a new city can be lonely, especially if you don’t know many people. And let’s face it, meeting new people can feel more daunting once you’ve left school. To help you develop networks and meet some new friends, you need to put yourself out there. Get to know your new work colleagues, say yes to invitations, and join networking groups to help you meet some new people.

Find a new doctor and dentist

Your health should always be a priority, but it’s easy to forget you need a good doctor and dentist until you really need one. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to get you registered with a new practice. Ask for recommendations or do your research to find recommended practices. A comprehensive website like Dental Solutions of Mississippi should provide you with all the information you need to know. Don’t leave it too late – get registered as soon as possible.

In addition to your new doctor and dentist, you could also sign up with a gym and find out where some of your local amenities like the post office are.

Get lost!

Getting to know your new city is one of the most exciting parts of moving. And spending time exploring different walking routes will help you feel acquainted with your new city quickly. You’ll come across places you want to visit and learn how to get to where you need to go, helping you acclimatize quickly. Don’t be afraid to get lost – you’ll always have Google Maps to get you home if you need it!

When you move to a new city, you’ve got an amazing opportunity to reinvent yourself and unlock confidence in your daily life. It’s ok to feel nervous or intimidated, but by giving yourself a structure and getting out into your community, you can become safe and comfortable in your new home.

Simple Tips That Will Help You To Effectively Market Any New Business

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Your marketing is arguable the most important of your business, and it thus must be honed to perfection. The following contributed post is entitled, Simple Tips That Will Help You To Effectively Market Any New Business.

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If you want to start a new business, then you will know how exciting this can be. You may feel as though there are so many opportunities available for you to take advantage of and that you just can’t wait to get things off the ground. This is understandable, but at the end of the day, you still need to make sure that you are putting in the work to market yourself. This can be difficult if you don’t know where to start, but there are things that you can do to try and make things easier.

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Make sure you Plan

You have to plan out everything you can. It is imperative that you structure your ideal customer approach. Who do you really want to target? What challenges does your service or product solve? How do you make other people’s lives better? How do you benefit other people? Are you really able to add value? If you can think about questions like this sooner rather than later then this will help you to get a very clear picture of who your audience is and you can also hone in on your target customer too. When it comes to targeting customers, you have to know them both inside and out. Research is imperative, as it will help you to draw a profile of your customer and it will also help you to ensure that any current and future products are created with those people in mind.

Building your Site

There are a huge amount of website tools available for you to choose from. If you run a start-up then you probably don’t need to invest in your first website, a huge amount. Sure, your website will be your shop window and it is your chance to get noticed, but at the end do the day, you really don’t need to spend a fortune. After all, websites are constantly changing, so you should never expect perfection from the get-go. Having one will place you way ahead of the crowd, and it will also open you up to a lot of traffic too. When it comes to your website design, you have to be flexible. You need your site to state what you do, and you also need to make sure that it is obvious who you are targeting, if you can do this then marketing will become easier. If you are creating a niche website, such as a boudoir photography service, then it’s helpful to invest in a boudoir photography marketing service, as they can really help you to capitalize on your website, and the results you achieve.

Email Marketing

Email marketing is a vital part of your marketing plan. It isn’t something that will go away soon either. It’s one of the top demands of the generation and it is also one of the many awareness activities that marketers use. This is not likely to change either. Building a list can seem difficult, and this is especially the case if you are starting from zero. That being said, there are many ways that you can get people interested. For example, you can use your social media channels, and you can also do your bit to offer various incentives too.

Simples Ways To Declutter Your Phone Once And For All

A key focus of my blog is Technology. Our phones are central parts of lives now. Depending on the lives we live, they become cluttered and complicate our lives. Keep them decluttered is thus critical. The following contributed post is entitled, Simples Ways To Declutter Your Phone Once And For All.

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Do you sometimes feel as though your phone is like a cluttered mess? If you want to make a positive change then this is the guide for you. You will soon find that it is more than possible for you to live a life that is calmer and free from clutter, not to mention that you can also feel confident that you will always be able to access everything you need.

Delete any Unused Apps

There is nothing worse than downloading an app, only to find that it wasn’t as great as you thought it would be. If you want to help yourself to get organized, then you have to make sure that you purge your phone of anything that you do not need. This will help you to stay on top of things far more than you realize. If you have an iPhone, then you will be able to see how much you have used an app in the last week and it also helps you to see how much battery it is using as well. If you have an Android phone, then you can easily install an app tracker. This can include Quality Time or even Frequency.

Hide Apps that Aren’t Frequent

You probably have a couple of apps or tools in your phone that you don’t have to use very often. You may find that this includes a photo editing app or even a game. Some even come pre-installed on your phone, and they are built into the operating system. Sometimes you can’t delete them, but they may come in handy later down the line. It is possible for you to hide things like this if you don’t feel as though you need them. If you are using an Android device, then you should know that there are apps out there that can include Nova Launcher or even Apex Launcher. Depending on the model of phone you have, you may even be able to create your very own app folders. Regardless of your approach, how cluttered your phone feels will be dependent on how many apps you have, so take the time to delete them now and again.

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Create some Folders

Creating folders is ideal if you want to try and keep everything organized on your phone. Create a huge range of folders and then categorize everything. Folders are ideal as they stop your phone from feeling cluttered or distracting. It’s a very good idea for you to put any time eaters, such as Facebook or Instagram into folders so it is not the first app you see when you open your phone. This is ideal if you feel as though you want to really spend less time on social media, or if you run a business.

Organize the Apps by Task

If you know that it suits your organizational style, it is wise for you to try and create a folder that is based on what apps do. Creating a scheduling folder, an organizational folder, and a communication folder is certainly the way to go. You can also create folders for your fitness apps as well as your health and workout. If you are a blogger you may want to try and create content for your notes, your Pinterest and even any other tools that you may use. If you are struggling for storage space, then you may want to try and look into how to use Amazon Photos.

Organize Apps by Usage

You can also organize your folders by their usage if you want. It is very easy for you to create folders by looking at the apps you use the most. Move any apps that you do not use to another screen if you want to declutter your phone as this will keep it nice and accessible.

On your phone, you can even organize your folders by using emojis. They are visually appealing, and you can easily keep track of things this way if you are a very visual person. You can use the emoji of a person running if you want to keep track of your fitness results, for example.

If you do not want to use folders, then try and organize your apps alphabetically if you can. This is a very easy way for you to find everything you need and if you have an Android, you can download an app to do this for you. This is a very good way for you to try and make sure that you keep that in mind if you want to try and add some order to your phone.

Why It’s Time For Your Business To Start Accepting Bitcoin

Three focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money, Business/Entrepreneurship and Technology. Talk of Bitcoin emerged earlier this century, but only recently have discussions emerged about using it in actual business transactions. The following contributed post is entitled, Why It’s Time For Your Business To Start Accepting Bitcoin.

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You’ve been putting it off for years, but now the time has finally come when your business needs to start accepting bitcoin. The earlier you can get on the bandwagon, the more of the wave you can ride in the future.

Bitcoin isn’t just a cryptocurrency for speculators. It is also a tool that businesses can use to make their brands more compelling. Many entrepreneurs are choosing to host a bitcoin ATM so that customers can convert their cash into digital tokens. But why?

Lower Transaction Fees

The primary reason for using bitcoin for businesses is the lower transaction fees. Traditional banks and credit clearing companies charge merchants a small fortune for banking services. Every transaction implies an additional fee which eats into profits and competitiveness.

However, fees for bitcoin transactions are orders of magnitude lower. With crypto, there is no middleman shuffling money from one account to another. Instead, it’s all done independently via the crypto network. The result is almost costless transactions, even if you’re accepting payments from other banks or overseas.

Faster Processing

The traditional banking system doesn’t always debit or credit your account immediately. Sometimes, it can take a couple of days for payments to clear – not good if your cash flow is tight.

But that’s not true of bitcoin. Processing is essentially instant, which means that the moment you render a service, you receive the reward. You can then use bitcoin to purchase the other inputs that you need.

Higher Security

Then there is the security issue. Bitcoin offers people higher security than traditional banking, even though no banks are involved. Customers, for instance, want to be able to pay in coins personally linked to their identity. They can’t do that when they use regular payment methods, but they can do it with crypto.

Many customers buying overseas from you prefer to use crypto because, in some cases, they can specify the terms under which you receive the payment. For example, you only get the money if you deliver the goods.

This might sound like a bad thing, but it’s actually the opposite. It encourages more people to buy from you and increases the size of your market.

Access To The International Market

Speaking of which, bitcoin actually gives you instant access to the international market without first having to go via the international banking system. The currency is the same all over the world, and is usable for anyone with an internet connection. This means that there are no exchange fees, and no issues working out what your prices should be in other currencies – which is always a hassle.

Having said all this, you’ll need to accept that there are some risks that come with bitcoin transactions. For example, you’ll need to educate your customers that they can use the digital currency to buy your products and services. You’ll also need to regularly convert out of bitcoin into cash and adjust your prices, based on the going bitcoin rate, since it tends to fluctuate considerably from week to week.

Five Reasons To Relocate Your Business

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. There are occasions where you have to relocate your business. Is it time to move yours? The following contributed post is entitled, Five Reasons To Relocate Your Business.

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It’s never a small feat to relocate to a new place. Whether you’re doing it privately or as part of a business, relocation takes a lot of time, planning and money to make it happen. If you aren’t getting the right response to your business where it is right now, the best thing that you could do is choose a new area and relocate it so that you can be more effective wherever your audience is.

Whether you are looking to relocate your existing business, or you’re looking for businesses for sale, you deserve the chance to make your business idea work. Relocating an existing business is not an easy feat, but it’s not one that you can avoid doing if you want your business to take off. Sometimes, all you need is a fresh start and the best way to do that is to find new pastures! So, with this in mind, we’ve got five great reasons you should relocate your business.

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1. You’re about to grow. Your business has plans to get bigger over time, just like every other business plans to do. The most common reason that a business would move is because they want to expand and grow and they cannot get that in the place they are currently in. If your current premises aren’t adequate for your business, that’s okay! You can still move elsewhere and get the best for your company anyway.

2. The cost of business is cheaper. Moving from a huge city to a suburban town is one of the best things that you can do for your business if you are looking to save costs. The rent and the utilities alone can be cheaper when you are moving to a new location and you might find that you pay less tax in other places, too.

3. Customers. Your customer base may benefit from you being close to them, and you would benefit from being close to them, too. As your business grows, it’s important that you have the customer base to support the growth that you want to do. Cities do not always grow at the same rate as companies, but if you relocate elsewhere, you are going to find that you can grow your customer base better.

4. Better talent. Perhaps you want to grow and find new people to work with your business, and those people are further out than you’d like them to be. The best thing that you could do is move to where the talent is more accessible for you.

5. Better life. You might want to think about moving out of a huge city for a better life, and now is the time to do it. As a business owner, you have to think about more than just the bottom line, you have to think about what it’ll mean for your business to and your personal life to move. If you know that you are going to have a better quality of life, you should go!

Steps To Take In Case Of Medical Malpractice

A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. Unfortunately quality medical practices are not a given in today’s world and there are instances where there are malpractices. It’s important to know what to do should you encounter such a circumstance. The following contributed post is entitled, Steps To Take In Case Of Medical Malpractice.

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Patients who have been hurt or wounded due to inadequate medical treatment or a misdiagnosis by a healthcare professional such as a physician, nurse, technician, facility, or medical staff seek medical malpractice cases. Usually, the standard of care used to determine whether a medical professional was incompetent or failed to provide proper treatment is whether the patient would have acquired the same level of care from another healthcare professional in identical circumstances.

Get in Touch With Medical Professional Involved

Before you initiate a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must first contact the physician or healthcare specialist you work with, having a good understanding of your legal rights. Your goal is to figure out what went wrong and provide your doctor enough information to figure out if the involved healthcare professionals can fix the situation.

This provision will also prevent any losses that might emanate from filing an insufficient legal proceeding that will get defeated in the halls of justice. You must be sure of the full potential of your case before proceeding with it.

Get in Touch With the Medical Licensing Board

If engaging the medical practitioner fails to resolve the matter, you may approach the medical licensing board. Licensing boards can’t make the medical expert involved compensate you, but they can give warnings or reprimands, and they might help you figure out your next steps in the case.

Investigate the Time Remaining To File a Claim

It’s vital to know how much time you have to submit a medical malpractice lawsuit legally while deciding whether or not to do so. All civil cases, including medical malpractice cases, must be filed within a certain amount of time. You can also seek help from professionals such as this Medical Malpractice Attorney, who may advise you accordingly and help you in the process. Check your state’s statutes of limitations to ensure the deadline for submitting your claim hasn’t passed.

Acquire a Medical Assessment To Confirm Your Case Has Merit

Before filing a medical malpractice claim, an increasing number of jurisdictions require patients to obtain a “certificate of merit” to prove that the injuries they experienced were due to the negligence of a health care practitioner. You must first consult an expert, generally another physician, to file a certificate of Merit. The expert will examine your health records and declare that your injuries resulted from the initial health care provider’s deviation from recognized medical practices. The certificate of Merit, which indicates that you consulted with a healthcare professional and justified your action, will now get filed by the attorney you hired.

Think About an Out of Court Settlement

Medical malpractice claims may be time-consuming and expensive, which is why the majority of them get handled outside of court. Keep in mind, though, that if you believe you have a good case, you should ask for more significant compensation through the legal way.

While most healthcare workers strive to give all patients the best level of care, things sometimes go wrong. Suppose you or a close family member has suffered loss or injury due to inadequate medical care, misdiagnosis, lack of consent, or violation of doctor-patient confidentiality. In that case, you may be eligible for medical malpractice compensation.

How You Can Become A Better Real Estate Investor

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Many people aspired to become real estate investors but not everyone knows the secrets to becoming successful ones. The following contributed post is entitled, How You Can Become A Better Real Estate Investor.

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Real estate remains a bustling industry in the US, with data indicating that 5.64 million existing houses were sold in 2020 alone. Therefore, it is always an excellent idea to become a real estate investor to benefit from the sustained high demand for property. However, success in this competitive industry demands being on top of your game, so you need to upgrade your knowledge and skills to become a wealthy real estate investor. If you wish to learn more about becoming a better real estate investor, consider the points below.

1. Don’t go in without a plan

Many successful real estate investors agree that it is essential to approach all your activities as a business professional to achieve short and long-term goals in this competitive sector. Consequently, crafting a business plan is an excellent idea since it lets you visualize the big picture. This way, you can maintain focus on significant goals instead of getting sidetracked by minor setbacks. Your plan must include estimated outlays and cash inflows from your rental properties, when to refurbish units, property investment niches, how many units to invest in, and anything else that can influence your investment over time.

2. Partner with the right professionals

It is typically impossible to have all the skills and expertise necessary to be a successful real estate investor on your own irrespective of whether you are into it part-time or full-time. Therefore, partner with the right professionals to help you achieve significant success as a real estate investor. For instance, it would be best to hire an accountant because taxes constitute a substantial portion of any real estate investor’s yearly expenses. Also, understanding the latest tax laws can be complicated and take time from your core business. As such, an accountant is necessary to handle your company’s books and all tax-related issues. Similarly, you can hire real estate lawyers to smoothen the legal transfer of property to buyers, handle any landlord-tenant matters, and take care of any real estate asset registration.

3. Understand the market

Excellent knowledge of the broader and local real estate market is also necessary to become better at real estate investing, so keep this in mind. Therefore, stay abreast of any trends in the market, including mortgage rates, unemployment rates, consumer spending habits, among others. Understanding your market will also help you evaluate the price of any investment property for sale and rent. In addition, you can also know the best ways to renovate properties to make them more appealing to buyers if you understand your market. For instance, there is no need to rip out a great yard to put in a pool if there is a low demand for it in the neighborhood. Similarly, if you renovate property in a family-friendly community, reducing the bedroom count is almost always a bad idea.

4. Ask for referrals

A reported 82% of all real estate transactions come from referrals. Since these referrals generate a significant portion of your business as a real estate investor, it is vital to ask for them to get more clients. However, this requires treating others with respect and being on good terms with your business partners, renters, clients, associates, and many others. Therefore, maintain good relationships to build an excellent reputation that will increase your chances of getting more referrals.

5. Take inspiration from existing real estate developers

It’s important to remember that everyone had to start somewhere in their real statement developer/investor journey. With that being said, it’s worth taking inspiration from any existing real estate developers on the web and in your local area.

Following the likes of Paul Ognibene is something that can be handy when you’re trying to build upon your own successes. You never know what you might be able to learn from the professionals.

Ways You Can Make Your Business More Successful

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Once you started your business, your thoughts will inevitably turns towards growing it and making it more successful. The following contributed post is entitled, Ways You Can Make Your Business More Successful.

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Anyone who owns a business needs to develop a strong and proactive approach to dealing with change. No good business owner sees their business as a finished entity. It is always a work in progress no matter how big and successful they become. That is because business needs to mirror the external work and the external work is forever in flux. All the time, new technologies are being invented. Some of which have the power to totally revolutionize the way things are done. So, staying ahead of trends and finding a way to make your business run more smoothly is a must.

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Upgrade your Brand
In the age of the Internet, it is easier than ever before to look at a company and learn all about it. That means you have to have something about your in order to stay ahead of the competition. All this can come from developing your company’s brand. Think about your target audience and how you want to position yourself in a social and ethical way. If you can create a brand with core values and ket messages which resonate with your target audience, all the better. You can create a company culture in which all staff are included. This helps strengthen your brand image by proxy. If you need any particular help in developing your brand, why not use an online reputation management agency to help you move forward. Remember, how you position yourself will affect all your marketing material. You want a fully coherent strategy across all media types, your website, social media, etc. Continuity helps with building trust and customer loyalty. You can now also use marketing software to help streamline automation and free up more of your precious time while still getting your brand name out there.

The Wellbeing of Your Staff
In effect, your staff runs your company for you. Well, they deal with the daily goings-on, such as talking to customers and selling your products. So if you haven’t thought about their wellbeing much, perhaps now is the time you do so. If you want a more successful business, you need to make it more productive, and having happier staff will go a long way to producing that effect. Think about their comfort levels. Why not invest in better chairs and tables, for example? Also, think about the workspace. Is it inviting, bright and airy, and basically conducive to hard work? You should also, as mentioned above, develop a better company culture. Have open and honest communication built into its heart and allow people to speak freely about issues and problems. The more you know about the company, the more you can improve it.

Outsourcing Tasks
If you are trying to get your in-house team to deal with complicated and highly skilled tasks such as I.T Security or accountancy, then you may be putting your business at risk. It is far better to outsource particular tasks rather than run the risk of something going wrong. Not only will you know the job will be done right the first time, it frees up your team to continue with their usual errands. Outsourcing saves time and money as well as resources and stress.