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First – stop thinking like a business owner. I know, you might think this is odd. However, the reason most business owners don’t write a business plan is because they are too close to their challenges and can’t decide what they need to do. Stepping out of character will help you see the big picture and the little details so you can focus on what to do.

Since this was written during championship football season, I want you to assume the role of a winning college or professional sports coach. It doesn’t matter if you are a woman or a man for this job. The goal will be the same. You will want to prepare your team to win the championship game by as many points as possible. If you have trouble with football, pick any team sport and the concept will work. The idea is to get into the character of a winning coach to help you create a plan.

Think like 60 Minutes is all You Have

A football game is divided up like a business year. There are four quarters and two minute warnings you must plan for. You will need plays and actions for kicking things off, receiving special team opportunities and think offense and defense to win.

Understand You and Your Opponent

Winning coaches invest time to research opponents and you need to determine both your strengths and weaknesses. If you don’t take time for this, you will get clobbered by the other teams. Use this research and analysis to formulate your complete game strategies and special plays.

Plan For Special Plays

Every team will need specials plays to kick off, receive, punt, and defend the red zone and two minute warning. These are special opportunities you have in the year from new equipment, vendor specials, trade shows or open houses you can plan for.

The Offensive Game Plays

You will need a list of offensive running and passing plays to execute during the game. These are easy to think about and you must plan for them.

Action plans to start a new business relationship and move forward. Actions to build a stronger customer base. Actions to generate referrals for new clients from existing ones. Open house and networking actions you will execute for new business.
The Defensive Plays

You will need a list of defensive plays that protect your accounts and seize opportunities. These could include a blitz or a pass rush that capitalizes on an opportunity.

Action plans that develop satisfied clients and builds strong relationships. Surveys that will help determine if you have new opportunities or lost business. Monitor and track competitive actions that may impact your current business. If you can, have contingency plans for injuries, bad calls and penalties in the game.

I hope you see the advantage of planning from a different perspective to make your sales plan fun and much easier to write. Your business plan doesn’t have to be 20 pages long. You need a single sheet that covers the actions you will take to win the game in your business. When you finish writing your business plan, it should be on a 12 month calendar with goals and objectives for each quarter.

A complete game plan makes it easier to adjust actions during the game and in your case, the business year so you can motivate your team throughout the year. If you need help with your plan, I suggest you take time to watch a championship game. Think of it as research. You will be done with your sales plan sooner than you think and it will be fun.

There are many excellent businesses which can provide a very good living for smart business owners and entrepreneurs, but given the right location a hotel business can be one of the best.

Before swinging the doors of the hotel open, however, it is important to sit down and work out a solid and professional hotel business plan.

Using Your Hotel Business To Provide A Guideline For Success

Having such a hotel business plan in place can provide an important guideline for the success of the business, as well as providing much needed information to potential lenders, investors and business partners.

In fact, the hotel business plan is one of the first documents many of these would be investors will want to see.

Savvy investors will want to carefully review the information contained in the hotel business plan and use it to make an informed decision about the prospects of the business.

Elements To Include In Your Business Plan

There are a number of elements any well written hotel business plan must contain, including the name of the business, the location of the new business, how many employees the business plans to hire and the timeline for building, stocking and opening the business.

Detailing What Is Going On In Your Local Market

In addition there are a number of elements that will be unique to the hotel business plan, including information on local attractions that draw visitors to a particular area.

In order for a hotel business to succeed, it is important that the area in which it operates be growing and thriving, and that there be sufficient business and leisure travel to justify the addition of more hotel rooms.

Thus it is important that the hotel business plan contain information on the number of existing hotels in the area, including as much information on vacancy rates as possible.

It is important as well for the hotel business plan to include information on what will make the new property different, and how it will successfully compete in a crowded marketplace.

Listing Your Plan To Attract And Keep Good Employees

It is also important for the hotel business plan to include information on how the owners of the business plan to attract and retain qualified hotel staff.

The turnover rates for maids, housekeepers and front desk personnel at hotels is notoriously high, and potential investors will want to see that the business owner has considered this problem and thoroughly addressed it.

It is important for the hotel business plan to include at least a few paragraphs relating to the attraction and retention of qualified hotel staff members.

Long term care insurance is a complex product, and the complexity only increases when one attempts to understand how long term care insurance interacts with Medicare and Medicaid. In this article, we outline the basics of long-term care insurance as well as what is typically covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

Whether or not to purchase long term care is one of the questions we frequently encounter. Typically, the client asking the question is not completely clear on the purpose of long term care, nor what it covers versus what Medicare and Medicaid is meant to cover. The relatively high premiums associated with long term care only make the decision more difficult.

Long term care insurance can cover the cost of a variety of services, from skilled care to assistance with basic activities of daily living, (ADLs). The type of help covered depends on the policy, but in general it can range from an in-home caregiver to an assisted living center. Typically, health insurance does not cover these costs, nor does Medicare or Medicaid (more on those programs in a bit). In many instances, those needing such assistance are older and have a solid base of assets, and long term care insurance allows them to avoid depleting their assets. For those with lesser assets, long term care insurance might allow them to receive in-home care or simply receive quality care that they might otherwise not be able to afford.

If you are considering a long term care insurance policy, we’d recommend that you start by looking at the following factors:

Monthly benefit – ensure the benefit is sufficient to cover the typical cost of a nursing home or in-home care in your community. Elimination period – the elimination period is the amount of time that must pass before the policy begins paying out. The longer the elimination period, the lower the cost of the policy. Benefit period – the longer the benefit period, the greater the amount of coverage. ADLs – examine the number of ADLs the policy lists and how many you need help with to qualify for benefits. The more ADLs covered, and the fewer needed to qualify for benefits, the easier it is to receive payment from the policy.

Beyond the above factors, there are a number of other features offered on these policies. Among the most important to examine are the inflation riders as well as the shared care and survivorship protection of premium riders. Further, make sure you understand specifically what the policy will cover in terms of in-home care and assisted living. Lastly, we always examine the financial ratings of the policy issuer to ensure they are on a sound financial footing.

So how does long term care insurance mesh with Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is typically meant to cover “medically necessary” or skilled care. More specifically, in order to qualify for Medicare payment of any long term care bills, the following conditions must be met:

A hospital stay of three consecutive days (not counting the day of discharge from the hospital) Admission to a nursing facility within 30 days of discharge for the same illness for which you were hospitalized Receive skilled care only; and Certification by a medical professional that you need skilled nursing or rehabilitative services daily.

The other governmental program that provides some assistance is Medicaid. However, Medicaid is a joint program between the Federal and State governments designed to provide assistance to the poor. Thus, before Medicaid would provide any coverage, there are tests to ensure that neither the assets nor the income of the applicant exceed Medicaid limits, which are generally low. Further, not all institutions accept Medicaid coverage, so choices under this program are limited.

It’s clear that Medicare and Medicaid will only fund long term care expenses in very limited circumstances. Long term care insurance does fill the gap in providing coverage in a broader range of circumstances. Policies are not inexpensive, and annual premiums in excess of $2,000 are not at all unusual. Some of our clients choose to purchase policies, while others elect to self-fund potential long term care costs.

Whether or not you need this coverage is a complex question and understanding how it fits within your overall financial plan is key. A few questions to consider include whether or not you could fund these needs with your existing assets, or if you could fund them with existing assets would you want to do so? Some clients who purchase policies do so to protect the assets they plan to pass on to their children, not because they couldn’t fund long-term care costs themselves. Others purchase long term care because without it, they could not afford the level of care they prefer. If you find yourself confused by the ins and outs of the coverage and uncertain of whether or not you need it, we recommend working with an objective third party to see if it makes sense for you.

You have this great business idea that you are convinced will make a fortune for you. You are willing to put in the hard work required to turn your idea into a successful business venture. There is only one catch – the lack of adequate capital on your part. However, you need not despair. There are a few ways out. You can explore all the opportunities explained below to obtain startup business loans and choose the option that suits your individual needs best.

One way of getting sufficient funds to start a business venture is to approach venture capitalists or angel investors. They are people who are willing to risk money on your venture in return for a stake in your new enterprise. The only catch to taking their funds is that you will no longer be able to make decisions without consulting your fellow investors. You lose your independence and a share of your future profits as well.

If you are not comfortable diluting the equity stake in your startup, you can go in for.

These are offered by banks as well as other financial institutions. As banks consider startups risky, the interest rates are high even when they agree to finance your startup. In fact, a banker decides on financing a startup or providing small business loans based on their assessment of the promoter. The loan is more in the nature of a personal loan to you as your startup has yet to build up a credit history and independent financial identity.

As an entrepreneur you need to obtain your finances at the lowest cost to ensure healthy profits. One way of obtaining low-cost loans is to approach a leasing finance institution. Such institutions will release the funds for you to purchase the equipment you need against alien on the equipment.

There are also special loans for startups by members of minority groups and women. In case your startup qualifies for these loans, you need to first procure a certificate that authenticates your claim. Next, you can approach institutions such as the small business administration and ask for credit business loans.

Sometimes a person with a bad credit history needs a startup business loan. Such bad credit startup loans are much more difficult to get. However, it is not impossible. Of course you will pay a higher interest rate as the risk to the lender is greater.

Whichever mode of finance you decide to use, you have to be well prepared to convince the financier to part with their money. Most banks and financiers will ask for three years balance sheets or in the case of a startup projected earnings for the first day and first quarter. You also need to be prepared to present your business plan and answer any questions on it. If you do this well, obtaining startup business loans to finance your business idea should not be a problem.

It can be a frustrating time for anybody who is trying to obtain a loan with bad credit history. Many believe they will not be able to get a loan because of their bad credit. However there are loan options available for people who have adverse credit, they will probably come with special terms that will apply to the loan, nevertheless there are still options out there.

Payday loans are a common gateway to the loan industry for anyone with a sub-par credit history. Payday loans are famous for their practices in predatory lending, however, and consumers should keep a keen eye on any lender offering them. They don’t typically offer much, and interest rates are incredibly high. It isn’t uncommon to pay ten times as much in interest as a normal loan would entail. Payday loans should only be used as a last resort, because of this.

Secured loans are a great idea for consumers with adverse credit. With a secured loan, something of value will be required from the consumer to use against the loan. This can be a car or a home- and in some cases, even proof of responsibility in paying one’s rent can be act somewhat as a type of security. A borrower will benefit from a secured loan because they are less risky for the creditor.

Charismatic personalities can sometimes talk their way into a loan, even with the history of bad credit. A lender may put more trust into a consumer if a suitable plan is put in place, this will need to include your financial budget and payment plan. This option doesn’t work for everyone, as it requires a motivated personality and the ability to influence others- as well as proper negotiation tactics. Borrowers will find that these characteristics will take them a long way in the finance industry.

If borrowers own a mailbox or some form of mailing address, they probably are already familiar with preapproved credit cards and other forms of loans. It’s not hard to get multiple offers each week- but instead of trashing the offers instantly, take the time to look through a few to see the offers each credit card entails. Some lenders are designed especially for catering to borrowers with poor credit, and some offers are literally too good to pass up. It is important to look for hidden fees, scams or predatory lenders which can all be too familiar in this industry.

Family and friends are quite valuable in the situation of poor credit. Lenders will accept loan applications that are backed by others with good credit scores. In the event of the loan defaulting, the one who signed for the person will be responsible for paying the debts. Therefore, lenders get less risk and borrowers get decent interest rates and options in loans.

Final Thoughts

The financial industry is more lenient to those with bad credit than most would think. This is especially true in the case of lending institutions that allow bad credit loans to be offered on a constant basis. As borrowers will find, lenders are just as eager to give out a loan as borrowers are to obtain one. Knowing how to negotiate and how to be charismatic can mean all the difference in the process.

Finance is often made more complex than it needs to be, and proper personal finance budgeting to build wealth need not be stressful. Simply by following a few simple basic rules of personal finance your budgeting will not only get you back on financial track but begin the process of wealth creation that we all deserve.

The principles of a sound wealth building system all require the foundation built on personal finance budgeting. Solid and consistent budgeting is one of the laws of personal finance that you break at your own expense. The cost of not following your money, and knowing how your money flows in and out of your possession is dear, and a very common mistake. But, what are the principles of successful budgeting.

The first principle of personal finance budgeting that comes before any dreaded calculations or budget sheet assessment is to remove all the emotion from your finances. This is the hardest and most important of the personal finance budgeting secrets to be revealed. If you find yourself wracked with debt anxiety, overwhelmed by countless financial obligations, or just simply hate counting bills and income, you are not alone. But it is an essential and important to take effort to remove any emotion from this process. You are simply counting numbers,, to paint a map of where you are now, and to measure progress towards your wealth destination. Removing the emotion from your personal finance budgeting will be a work in progress, and you should always remain on guard for its returning.

The next step to when personal finance budgeting will be to compile a list of both your assets and your liabilities. With this step in the budgeting process we are trying to evaluate your net worth. You simply need to make a list of what you own, assign each item a number as to what it could be sold for, or its current worth, and subtract from this list what you owe. For example, if you own a boat that can be sold for $1500 and you still owe $750 you would be left with a value of $750 that could be considered a part of your net worth. By determining these numbers in personal finance budgeting we are able to a better idea in the broad sense of what you are worth financially.

Following the determination of your net worth, our next budgeting step is to determine what your dynamic finances are. This sounds more complicated than it is, I am only asking that you make a list of what your monthly income sources are and how much you bring in each month from these income streams. We then need to compile a list of your monthly expenses, what they are and how much the subtract from your monthly income. Proper budgeting your personal finances means leaving no expense or item off the list, no matter how small, account for everything. This budgeting task reveals to us the speed that you are travelling with your finances, either to financial ruin or towards your wealth building destination.

You have accomplished all there is to wise personal finance budgeting. You are now capable of assessing what your worth is, and have an idea of what your destination is (your wealth building goal), and you know at what speed you are travelling towards it monthly. Your budget provides you with a clear understanding of where your money is and how it is flowing. With this information you can now make wiser decisions and streamline your finances, all with the help of a little personal finance budgeting each month.