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4 January 2025 | 14 replies
I'm not thinking of 'scaling' my business by becoming a 'passive investor' in someone else's business.
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11 February 2025 | 2 replies
Also, it can avoid filing an amendment.Another great point on eligibility- SEP IRAs require net self-employment income from activities like 1099 contract work, real estate sales, wholesaling, or other self-employment business income.Passive income as you have highlighted, does not qualify.
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31 January 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Sheraz Zia: Hi everyone,I’m managing the digital marketing for a real estate business, and I’m exploring PPC ads to generate leads more effectively.
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10 February 2025 | 12 replies
One I am still learning, and would love to incorporate into my business.
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10 February 2025 | 14 replies
It's not a sound way of doing business, especially if you hire some random VA to call for you in an area they know nothing about.Agents should always be building their sphere and creating warm inbound marketing from social media, events, and meetups instead of doing spray and pray.
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11 February 2025 | 14 replies
Again, you do NOT ask them for their business, you ask them for referrals with, "Who do you know that...".Also, how many times did you contact your sphere last year?
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9 February 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Don Bessette: First, you need to realize this is a business relationship.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
I have watched her grow her business since the beginning stages.
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3 February 2025 | 0 replies
Hello BP,The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a valuable metric to monitor, as it measures inflation from a business perspective (what businesses pay for services/goods) that isn't always reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or "inflation" which is commonly discussed in headlines and among other investors.