Quotes of the Day

Operating expenses include marketing, rent, salaries, equipment and suppliers, advertising, etc. As your business grows, this can reasonably be held at or below 30 percent of gross revenue (GCI). [2004] - Gary Keller

Landlords can raise rents by a set amount each year and can apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch for rent increases above that amount. The percentage for allowable rent increases is the consumer price index (based on the annual rate of inflation) plus two percent. Your landlord can raise your rent once a year starting 12 months from the day you moved in and started paying rent. The landlord must give you notice in writing at least three full months before the increase starts. [2015] - Kris Anderson

Smile if you notice someone cute on the subway, in the elevator in your building, or at your job. If you see this person a second time, you say something like, "it looks like we're on the same schedule. My name is... And you?" Then, follow up with a question, such as "Do you work (or live) in the building? I live (or work) on the seventeenth floor." The socially confident know that they often have to make the first move and be a bit forthcoming. [2004] - Bonnie Jacobson

Many small businesses see impressive results from commercials run in movie theaters and drive-ins. the cost is very low. [1998] - Jay Conrad Levinson

Common lift-riding rules: 1. There will be no talking to anyone, including a person you know. 2. Avoid eye contact with others at all times. 3. Maintain a 'poker face' - no emotion is permitted to be shown. 4. If you have a book or newspaper, pretend to be deeply engrossed in it. 5. In bigger crowds, no body movement is allowed. 6. At all times, you must watch the floor numbers change. [2004] - Allan Pease