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TBS: NO WEBSITE – NO BUSINESS

Did you know certain business owners won’t do business with companies without a website? n order to be successful in today’s technology era, a well-built and functional website is a must. Certain people will not do business with companies not having a website. Why?...

WHY FAILING TO INVEST IN MARKETING COULD COST YOU YOUR BUSINESS!

Did you know 9 of the top 20 and 5 of the top 10 reasons for start-up failures relate to customers? The common reasons: Not knowing the customer’s pain points Not knowing their goals and needs Not listening to them Not communicating effectively with them Having a...

5 Ways To Determine If Your Website Needs A Makeover

As small business owners, we juggle many hats.  Often times we pay for a website and then “park it.” Here are some ways to determine whether or not your website needs a makeover. Outdated landing page or homepage: The content hasn’t been updated and therefore is...
FIVE BENEFITS TO WHOLESALING

FIVE BENEFITS TO WHOLESALING

1. Fast Entry Wholesaling is an excellent way for beginners to get started.  Wholesaling does not require a license, college degree, or expertise in renovating properties.  Beginners can hit the ground running.    2. Valuable Experience...

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN OPERATING AGREEMENT

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN OPERATING AGREEMENT

The Operating Agreement – Is it Necessary An Operating Agreement is a document that accompanies an LLC, ensuring the LLC is operating correctly and protects the personal liability of the company.  While every state does not require an Operating Agreement, it is...

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN OPERATING AGREEMENT

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN OPERATING AGREEMENT

Operating Agreement – Is it Necessary? An Operating Agreement is a document that accompanies an LLC, ensuring the LLC is operating correctly and protects the personal liability of the company.  While every state does not require an Operating Agreement, it is best...

DBA (Doing Business As): WHAT IS IT?

DBA (Doing Business As): WHAT IS IT?

Will a DBA benefit my business? Simply put, a DBA allows you to do business under a different business name other than the legal name.  The acronym DBA means “Doing Business As.”  It is also referred to as the “assumed name,” “trade name,” or “fictitious...

FLIPPING vs RENTING – WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES

FLIPPING vs RENTING – WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES

Flip or Rent? Now that you’ve decided to enter the real estate investment world, it is only natural to consider which strategy would offer the best return on your investment, fix-n-flipping (flipping) or buy and hold (renting).  In short, both of these strategies...

PURPOSE OF FORMING AN LLC

PURPOSE OF FORMING AN LLC

An LLC?  What’s the point? As a business owner, it is not a requirement to form a business entity with your local Secretary of State.  However, one of the pros to creating a business entity is protection against personal liability. An owner can form several...

TPS is hiring!  Join our Team!

TPS is hiring!  Join our Team!

Would you like to earn a competitive income and be a part of something bigger? This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, service-oriented individual, embodying a strong competitive spirit with a strong desire to achieve financial freedom and success. Who we...

5 Characteristics of a Highly Effective Real Estate Investor

5 Characteristics of a Highly Effective Real Estate Investor

1. Make a Plan Crafting a business plan is a great idea. It allows investors to maintain focus on the important goals rather than on any minor setbacks. A solid plan can keep investors organized and on task. The plan would include estimated outlays and inflows of cash...

BUSINESS ENTITIES – PROS AND CONS

BUSINESS ENTITIES – PROS AND CONS

BUSINESS ENTITY TYPEUNIQUE ATTRIBUTESPROSCONSLLCMade up of "managers" and unlimited "members"Not personally responsible for business liabilitiesOngoing filing and feesBoard of Directors is not requiredFlexibility with taxation allows business owners to minimize...

The Importance of Marketing Your Business

The Importance of Marketing Your Business

There are several reasons to embrace marketing for your business. Communication – There are several things you must communicate with your customers/clients such as: • Who you are • What products/services do you offer • What makes you stand apart from your competitors...

II quit my job, now what?

II quit my job, now what?

With more and more Americans quitting their jobs for better pay or personal family obligations, it’s no secret, that employers have their hands full with figuring out how to retain their human resources.  But what about the former employee?  If you have or...

Why Marketing and Branding are Essential for Business

Why Marketing and Branding are Essential for Business

In today’s environment, this question often comes up.  Considering the US is the home to approximately 30 million small businesses (less than 500 employees), it’s safe to say the competition is high.   It is also taking into account that a business’s...

Message to the Homeowner

Message to the Homeowner

Attention Homeowners!!!  Real estate issues?  Give us a call.  TPS provides real estate solutions that are aligned with your real estate needs.  Need to get rid of unwanted property?  We can assist!  Any condition, any size, any situation!!!  It doesn’t matter.  There...

OUR APPROACH TO INVESTING

OUR APPROACH TO INVESTING

Investors enjoy the ease and convenience of not having to search for profitable real estate investments.  We bring it to them. Our acquisition and disposition teams are seasoned in the local real estate market and know their investor’s needs and...

Why Marketing and Branding are Essential for Business

Why Marketing and Branding are Essential for Business

In today’s environment, this question often comes up.  Considering the US is the home to approximately 30 million small businesses (less than 500 employees), it’s safe to say the competition is high.   It is also taking into account that a business’s...

Three Major Time Blockers

Three Major Time Blockers

Avoid Procrastination – Roughly 25% of adults deal with chronic procrastination.  It can affect a physical task such as a desk buried in paperwork or mental tasks such as several unfinished projects weighing on your mind.  Both mental and physical clutter...

Small Business – Big Budget

Small Business – Big Budget

 I have a business!! What’s my Budget? Studies show many business owners don’t have a budget?  Why? Because it’s intimidating.  Where do I begin?  How do I create a budget?  What is a budget?  The process of creating a budget isn’t complicated when broken down. ...

5 Characteristics of a Successful Business Owner

5 Characteristics of a Successful Business Owner

Have a passion for what you are doing.  Working your passion always produces good results because it doesn’t feel like work.  You are doing what you love to do, which makes it authentic.  You do it despite being paid to do so if it's your passion....

How to Choose the Right Business Name

How to Choose the Right Business Name

Does your business name really matter? Does your business name really matter?  Absolutely!!!  In addition to identifying your company, the name of the business reflects the company’s reputation and is the foundation on which you will build your brand. It is...

Our CEO: Vanessa Kee

Our CEO: Vanessa Kee

Vanessa continues to drive forward.  Realizing the growing need for a broker license and as a natural progression in her career of “everything real estate”, Vanessa is now a licensed REALTOR in the State of North Carolina.  She is affiliated with Team...