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First and foremost, I want to stress the fact that I am not a financial advisor. I have my own financial advisor who is excellent at giving me sound advice. I suggest you also hire a professional who can mentor you and give you suggestions based on your own personal needs.
I have found in my own bu...
I give my employees pay raises using a little different method than may be common for many businesses. I have noticed that it is fairly typical for employers to give raises based on the amount of time an employee has been with the company. In other words, there is a set schedule for pay increases su...
I recently discovered some interesting information regarding errors and omission insurance for employees. I am hoping that by sharing this information, I will be saving some of you time and money regarding the subject.
I currently have a licensed appraiser who works for my company. As his employer,...
Sometimes I think we forget the blessings and unique opportunities that come with being an appraisal business owner. While there are certainly many struggles that come with owning your own business, I love the independence I have as a business owner.
I know many people who love the security of work...
Switching to a laser measurer for appraising was one of the best business decisions I ever made. I have saved countless hours of time and frustration in my home observations. A laser measurer allows me to measure a home in less than half the time that a tape measure would take. If you are not yet cu...
As I have worked with appraisers, I have noticed a common fear that computers and algorithms will eventually replace appraisers altogether. I can understand the fear especially as technology is becoming more and more advanced. To some extent, big data has already replaced appraiser roles, but I beli...