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Tip! I would never have agreed, had I known, to an investment where the company whose shares I was buying was actually making a very large payment to the broker. This would have destroyed any feeling that the broker was making a recommendation for my benefit and not in return for payment.
Insightful leaders and organizations recognize that training is a valuable tool for personal and professional development and therefore set some sort of an annual training budget.
Most everyone I’ve ever talked to has been to both excellent training (hopefully ours!) and training that was, well, not so good. In a perfect world we could connect the best training experiences with the best application back in the workplace. This would make the equation easy – pick great training, insuring that people would apply what they have learned, and the result would be a tremendous return on the investment for those funds spent on training.
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As a deliverer of training and as one who has helped hundreds of people become better trainers through train the trainer programs, I wish the equation were that easy.
Unfortunately, it isn’t. It takes more than good training to ensure a good return on the money (and time) invested.
What organizations and individual leaders need to do then is look beyond the training event alone to find ways to increase the return on investment. They need to take some responsibility themselves.
Here are 6 ways to increase your return on this investment:
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Align training investments with business needs. Some organizations use training as a perk for good performers. This approach of “training as a reward” can motivate some people (especially if the training takes place in someplace desirable) but in the big picture this usually isn’t the best way to invest these dollars. Have a plan that ties the skills that are needed to be developed to the strategic plan for the group. Make sure the participant knows why the skills being learned matter to the group and the organization at large. With this context, the participant has the chance to be more focused and will treat the training as a serious business activity and not a vacation from work.
Invest in good training. Once you have decided to spend money on training, spend it on the good stuff. While this isn’t the only success factor, look at testimonials and materials to determine that the training focuses on important skills and delivers those skills in an effective way. Usually this means training in smaller groups with more interaction and practice time, and therefore higher cost. In training like many other things in life, you get what you pay for. The cost increment is typically not significant when compared to the possible improvement available from the experience.
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Facilitate pre-training conversations and set expectations. As a supervisor or manager your job doesn’t end when the training is identified or scheduled, it has actually just begun. Sit down with the employee that is going to training. Have a discussion about why this training can be valuable to them and to the business. Have them think about their goals for the training. Recognize that the first few times you do this people are going to look at you like you are crazy. They may not have an answer and that is ok. Be patient and help them identify a goal or goals for their attendance and have them write it down and take it with them to the training. Then schedule a meeting for after the training event to review what they learned and how you can support them in reaching their goal(s).
Encourage partnerships. If you have more than one person attending the workshop, encourage them to partner up upon their return. A “learning partner” gives people support and some peer coaching and support when they are back at work. It helps people hold themselves accountable for doing something with what they learned. If you are sending just one individual, encourage them to “make a friend” in the training and form this partnership with that person.
Have a follow-up meeting. People should return from the training prepared for their follow-up meeting with you. Sit down and go over what they learned. If they haven’t yet come up with a specific action plan for trying and/or using what they learned, help them build this plan in the meeting. Make sure this conversation ends with a defined action plan with a timeline.
Tip! Delay in Investments: You may want to invest in a property in the next month but your group or club wants to wait until three months to send out the cash. Many times investors want to move at their own pace but because they have to wait for the whole group to concur it can become a much more timely process.
Expect (and inspect for) results. People now have a plan, and it is your job as a leader to help them hold themselves accountable for that plan. Schedule follow-up meetings, check in or do what ever you can to support and encourage them to follow through on their plan.
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Notice that five of these steps require no additional monetary investment. The investment they require is time, thought and energy. These additional investments are the activities that will transform the dollars spent into real organizational improvement.
All of this is true because training is an event, but learning is a process. To maximize the return on your investment you must invest in more than the activity or event, you must invest in the learning process.
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Kevin is Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group (http://KevinEikenberry.com), a learning consulting company that helps their Clients reach their potential through a variety of training, speaking and consulting services. Go to http://www.kevineikenberry.com/training/training.asp to learn more about our customized training services offered or contact Kevin at toll free 888.LEARNER.
December 11th, 2008
Do you ever feel like you know just enough about an investment property to be dangerous? Let’s see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from an investment property experts.
If you’ve decided you want to invest in real estate, there are several types of private property investments that you can choose from.
Fixer-Uppers
The first type of private property investment is buying houses, buildings, condominiums etc., and then repairing them to increase their value. In the end you will probably be able to sell the private property investment for a higher price than what you paid for it and you could make some profit. However, don’t underestimate the cost that goes into buying, fixing up and selling a house in terms of work, time and money before you decide it’s a profitable investment. You
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should also keep in mind that there are different tax rules for purchasing and selling a house that is not your main residence.
Rental Property
Another option is to invest into real estate for rental properties and receive a constant income from renting the place. You might eventually be able to sell it at a higher price. However, this type of private property investment will turn you into a landlord, with all the hassle that come with it. Common problems include dealing with destructive or nonpaying tenants. Even if this doesn’t happen, you still have to take care of the upkeep of the real estate. You may also hire a specialized company to handle the management issues if you don’t want all the hassle.
Unimproved Land
This type of private property investment will allow you to hardly make any profit. Unless you are lucky to get a very desirable piece of land at a good price and the neighborhood doesn’t keep you from using it profitably, you are most likely to pay more for owning it than you could make from selling it. You will have to
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pay property taxes, as well as upkeep costs, and you will not get any income from renting the place.
It’s really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of an investment property. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.
Second Homes
Vacation homes or second homes should not be regarded as a private property investment, but used only for vacation purposes. Renting the place is not a profitable business, as the cost of owning it will probably be higher than the revenue you can make.
Timeshares
Timeshares are most likely to be the least profitable private property investment ever. They refer to buying a given period of time (one or two weeks) during a specific period of the year in a certain location. A villa in France or condominium in Florida would make a couple of good examples. The advantage is that you get a fixed price for your vacation every year and you can trade locations and weeks with other people having purchased timeshares from
the same company.
The biggest problem is that you are not actually buying a real property; you’re just buying time and this even for a very high price, especially if your private property investment is located in a popular place. Trading the time and place with others is not actually as easy as it sounds, since most people want the same most popular locations during the same periods of time. You also have to pay maintenance fees, which will add up to more than you would pay for a good vacation somewhere else.
In conclusion, no matter what type of private property investment are you looking at, you have to consider the profits, as well as the costs, thoroughly. This will increase your chances of investing into a profitable business.
Now might be a good time to write down the main points covered above. The act of putting it down on paper will help you remember what’s important about an investment property.
July 24th, 2008
This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding an investment banking. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about an investment banking.
Lots of people are looking at acquiring a 2nd investment mortgage property, either for rental purposes or second homes. With so many people looking for a place to rent, the rental business has known a huge growth during the last few years. However, in some situations, a 2nd investment mortgage property can be use more efficiently as a 2nd home than a rental property.
The Profit
The profit you can get from a 2nd investment mortgage property depends a lot on the type of investment you make. Some investors want to have a cash flow during the first year, while others just want positive net worth. The return of the investment is higher when you keep the property for a long time.
Deducting the Interest against Income
If you purchase a 2nd investment mortgage property, you can deduct the interest against income. In some situations, even if you are cash flow positive, you will pay less on taxes. Make sure that you
consult your tax advisor for further details on how to save on paying interest and taxes.
Conforming Rules
The consequences of renting a 2nd investment mortgage property depend upon whether you use property as a residence or not. A 2nd home is used as a residence if you or a member of your family uses it for personal purposes longer than 14 days or 10 % of the number of days you use it for rental. If you use the mortgaged property as a residence and only rent it for 14 days or less in one year, you don’t have to report the revenue. However, if you rent if 15 days or more in one year, you do have to report the income. If you don’t use it as a residence, you have to report the income anyway.
See how much you can learn about an investment banking when you take a little time to read a well-researched article? Don’t miss out on the rest of this great information.
Deducting the Interest on a 2nd Investment Mortgage Property
If you use a mortgage for buying a second house, you can deduct the interest only if you choose itemized deductions. If the mortgage is larger than the fair value of the house, or mortgages for both of your houses exceed $1 million, the deduction could be limited.
For a second mortgage or credit secured by your home, the interest is deducted only if
these types of mortgages on your houses don’t exceed $100,000. If you itemize deductions, the real estate taxes are also deductible.
Although some lenders won’t hold more than 4 mortgages with one borrower, you are not limited in the number of investment mortgage properties you can have. However, conforming rules do change if you own more than two properties.
Before deciding to purchase a 2nd investment mortgage property you should thoroughly consider both the costs and the revenue associated with this type of investment. Consulting a private investment advisor can significantly improve your chances of making the right decision and maximize your profit.
Take time to consider the points presented above. What you learn may help you overcome your hesitation to take action.
July 3rd, 2008
Do you ever feel like you know just enough about an investment to be dangerous? Let’s see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from an investment experts.
You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on real estate seminars to become expert in the foreclosure investing business. Many who have made millions in this line of business are completely self taught. You also don’t need expensive gadgets and computer programs. All you need to get started is a pen, a pad with paper, a map of local neighborhoods and on open mind.
You should start by looking at neighborhoods in streets close to you. A good radius is your commute to and from work. Perhaps leave early one day and take 30 minutes looking at one particular street. Take note of the kinds of things that
you see. Is there lots of renting? What kind of conditions are the homes in? Do people park their cars on the road? Ect. Once you have a feel for the neighborhood, practice finding the home that doesn’t quite fit. There may be a home that is UN kept, or abandoned. There may be a house that just looks more run down than the others. Keep doing this on other streets in other neighborhoods.
As you look at other neighborhoods, try to get a feel for how each neighborhood is maintained. You’ll find that there may be a great deal of variance even between neighborhoods that are close together. As you do this with several neighborhoods, you will start to develop skills essential for investing. Investors must know how neighborhoods compare with each other. By driving into a new neighborhood and being able to see how the house quality compares with those of nearby neighborhoods is something that good property investors can do with 100 percent accuracy.
Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there’s more to an investment than you may have first thought.
Generally, properties get more expensive if they are close to good amenities. Properties that are close to schools, parks, shopping and leisure facilities will likely be maintained and sell for top dollar. Properties start to drop in value when they get closer to highways and large commercial and industrial
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areas. Try to locate some of these areas on your neighborhood map, then drive through slowly and see if the theory holds true. Sometimes the homes are only slightly less maintained but this can mean a price difference of thousands.
It costs very little money to train your property developer’s eye. By simply purchasing a map and scouting out local neighborhoods, you can develop several of the essential skills needed for good foreclosure investing.
If you’ve picked some pointers about an investment that you can put into action, then by all means, do so. You won’t really be able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don’t use it.
March 18th, 2008
Have you ever wondered if what you know about an investment banking is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on an investment banking.
For those people who are new to real estate investment property, let’s explain about what it is. A real estate investment property is a piece of real estate that you purchase as an investment, with the objective of getting a profitable return on it. This does not mean you can go and buy a home and considered it investment property. The most common types of real estate investment property are those that are considered rental homes, apartments, condos, or commercial business centers. A good way to think about it is: property that you own but do not occupy.
Despite the skyrocketing prices in real estate, you can still find very profitable investment deals
March 16th, 2008
Current info about an investment property is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest an investment property info available.
There has been a lot of talk in the media about how to become wealthy buy purchasing, renovating, and subsequently reinvesting into more investment property. One thing is for sure; thousands of people have broken their everyday routines and traded in their day jobs for buying investment property. Remember though that these people have focused on a particular path that is bought out by natural abilities and the opportunities available to them. What this means is that your own path to creating wealth from investment property will be different and would depend on your strengths and the options available to you.
Investment property owners have certainly progressed by knowing what they want, taking the time to find what they are looking for, and foremost exploring the possibilities before purchasing investment property.
Knowing What You Want
Determining what you want to achieve from investment property can be a challenge
March 15th, 2008