Quotes of the Day

If your property is a smaller residential building (or even your personal residence), the assessor or appraiser will probably have used comparable sales rather than income capitalization to establish value. [2004] - Frank Gallinelli

The best way to do business with a liar is confront them with the truth. Tell them that you do business as a partner. If your lying customer still can't see the light, tell him that you may not be the best choice for business, and that you think you have someone that can serve him better. Then, refer him to the competitor that you hate the most. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer

In the first paragraph, deliver a mini-version of your complete message. State the offer and provide an immediate response mechanism, such as the option of clicking on a link connected to a Web page. After the first paragraph, present expanded copy that covers the features, benefits, proof, and other information the buyer needs to make a decision. The offer and response mechanism should be repeated in the close of the e-mail. Use wide margins. Limit yourself to about 55 to 60 characters per line. Include an opt-out statement. [2005] - Robert W. Bly

If your RRSP returns are substantially above your mortgage rate, continue to invest in RRSPs. Generally that rate needs to average at least 2% points higher than your mortgage interest rate for ALL the years of the investment, in order for it to be better than paying off your mortgage. The same basic rule applies to any other debt that you may be servicing. A good rule of thumb is to get rid of the debt first, unless the investment guarantees a return above the interest rate you are paying on the debt. [2008] - Dwayne Daku

Talents are your naturally recurring patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Knowledge consists of the facts and lessons learned. Skills are the steps of an activity. These three--talents, knowledge, and skills--combine to create your strengths. [2005] - Marcus Buckingham