How to Get Winning Testimonials That Will Help Your Business

by J.F. (Jim) Straw A client once wrote to me – “Dan Kennedy always emphasizes testimonials. What if you are new to the business and don’t have any?” Although Dan Kennedy is an old friend of mine and one of the finest mail-order marketers alive (second only to myself), like all of us ol’ pros, he … Continue reading “How to Get Winning Testimonials That Will Help Your Business”

How to Obtain Business Capital Without a Credit Rating

Let’s use the worst-case principle to explore ways you can obtain capital without a credit rating. I’m not saying you find it impossible to obtain credit — we’re talking about Mr. Worst Case. He’s a guy who really needs help. All of us can learn something from his experiences. Mr. Worst Case needs what for … Continue reading “How to Obtain Business Capital Without a Credit Rating”

Start a Non-profit the IW$ Way Using These Simple Steps

by Jim McKinley. Jim is a retired banker with almost 30 years of experience. He created Money with Jim to share his advice and other resources on a variety of financial topics. Starting a nonprofit organization is a noble effort that requires careful planning. It also offers personal fulfillment by positively impacting society and bringing … Continue reading “Start a Non-profit the IW$ Way Using These Simple Steps”

The 500-Million-Dollar Man Answers 6 Important Business Questions

J.F. Jim Straw was called the “500-Million Dollar Man” because throughout the course of his amazing business career he conducted well over $500,000,000 dollars worth of business. Think about that. That’s more revenues than some countries! So when Mr. Straw stops to answer some questions, then it would behoove you to listen because the man … Continue reading “The 500-Million-Dollar Man Answers 6 Important Business Questions”