Al Hartman

Branding is a crucial piece of the puzzle not just for for-profit businesses, but also nonprofit organizations. A brand will dictate what people think of the nonprofit and dictate its public persona, engagement, and fundraising success. Here are some tips to build a good nonprofit brand. Image Source: Pixabay.com Have a differentiator : Foundations and individual contributors have plenty of choices in who to support. This is why a nonprofit should stand out by making it known where they work, their method of problem-solving that’s different from other organizations, and the goal they are pursuing. Build a tagline and positioning statement : A tagline gives people a reason to get engaged with one, while a positioning statement shows one’s differentiator, and why people should support the initiative. These will form the value proposition and the results the audience can expect from the value being offered. Be a thought leader : Let it be known that the nonprof...

How to find the right property manager

The real estate market is a robust one, and it is not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. The trends can change and renting could become more attractive than buying, but property management will always play an important role. A responsible, reliable property manager not only collects rent and other fees, but also handles day-to-day maintenance and affairs. Here are some ways to find a good one. Image source: Pixabay.com Trust first impressions. When meeting a property manager in person, it’s crucial to view him or her from the perspective of a potential tenant. Answer the question of whether you would want to rent a home or commercial property from the person. How does the person handle advertising and vacancies? Find out where and how the person advertises vacant properties. Does he or she resort to newspapers, websites, or at nearby locations? Probe the number of vacancies he or she has, the average length of time for pl...

Tips For Becoming An Effective Property Manager

Image source: rpm757.com Property management is not as simple as it sounds. Many who have entered the profession ended up contributing only to a general, umbrella understanding of what it takes to fulfill responsibilities in the field. Here are some important, specific things to remember to become a better property manager. Be keenly familiar with your properties Potential renters will have tons of questions, so make sure that you know the ins and outs of your various properties: from access to amenities such as malls and hospitals to safety concerns from natural disasters. Each of them will have particular qualities that you’d want to play up, as well as little issues about which you’d have to be transparent to the client. Screen clients well but never discriminate You have to ensure that potential customers need to be financially stable, and a thorough screening process eliminates about 90% of future problems with tenants. However, a good manager knows that th...

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