Whitefield started humming around the 1990s, when the IT explosion was getting to him. Home to some of the best innovation parks in the city, Whitefield has seen wonderful development over the last two decades, with excellent schools, universally acclaimed clinics, five-star accommodation and world-class shopping centers springing up everywhere. With the second season of the Namma Metro project covering…
I received another call last week about someone who wanted to invest in an Opportunity Zone (OZ). I asked why?” and they said, “To save on taxes and make more money.” OK, I understand and that’s a good answer, but what’s the plan? How will you save money on taxes? How much will you save? There seems to be a…
Thomas Edison once joked that “We will not have better conditions in the future if we are satisfied with all that we have today.” In our current organizations, are our team members looking for ways to improve things independently of management? What is communicated and what is hidden? What does the pulse of the team environment tell you? An organization…
Advertising Spread the word. Let your friends and family know that you have started your own home cleaning business. Ask them to spread the word at work and wherever they go. Personal references can help at this level to get the first clients. Serve the first customers as best you can. These clients can be the basis of make or…
He huffed and puffed and brought the house down, certainly not if the house was built with cobblestone. Building cobblestone houses was a folk art that flourished in upstate New York from 1825 until the Civil War in 1860. Many of the more than 700 cobblestone houses that were built survive today, a testament to their fine craftsmanship. To build…
When done properly, outsourcing hotel operations management services can bring a company or hotel many benefits. The practice of outsourcing has been growing every year, especially in the hotel industry. In fact, it has become a trend in this industry; it is now a widespread practice in traditional markets and is becoming increasingly popular in burgeoning markets. The decision to…
My husband, Scott, and I went from a 3,000 square foot house to a 400 square foot casita almost two years ago. We have never been happy. Have any of you boomers downsized or planning to in the near future? You’re not alone. Recently, there has been a cultural shift with more people interested in living minimally and choosing to…
Even in the cleanest and seemingly safest house or apartment, a threat to your dog’s health can lurk. There are many common household items that we all keep that can be a threat to your dog, either making him sick or causing death. Did you know that an environmental toxin can be any substance found outside an animal’s body that,…
I was young and inexperienced, but I was convinced that I was unstoppable. He had a lot of energy and motivation. The house was in Arvada, a northwest suburb of Denver, and I bought it for an incredible price. It was part of a package with another house that he planned to keep as a rental. This one didn’t have…
Many new investors expect to wholesale vacant homes when they enter the business, but quickly discover that a large percentage of properties today are occupied, including foreclosures and REOs. So how is this a game changer and what tips can help wholesale houses with tenants better navigate the process more profitably? While many, especially newer real estate investors, may find…