Book Description
Learning how to
talk your way out of credit card debt is the quickest, easiest, and most efficient way to start saving money!
It's true! You can call your credit card banks to negotiate a better interest rate and have fees waived! However, it may not be as easy as picking up the phone and asking. That's because bank representatives are trained to deter you from pursuing the deals you deserve. Overcoming their tactics can be difficult when you don't know what to expect.
Scott Bilker, author of
Talk Your Way Out of Credit Card Debt, and creator of DebtSmart.com, has spent 10+ years making banks compete for his business. Now, he's sharing his personal phone calls to banks that saved more than $43,000 for himself, his family, and friends! These 52 phone calls, out of the hundreds he has made, demonstrate exactly what worked, what didn't, and why. In each call transcript, for anonymity, banks have been renamed as dog breeds and their reps as bugs.:)
In this book you will discover proven negotiation strategies, and build your confidence, while learning how to: (1) get annual fees waived; (2) lower your current interest rates; (3) shop for the best credit card deals; (4) get late-payment, overlimit, and cash-advance fees waived; (5) compare loan options and calculate savings; (6) dispute charges and get all your refunds; (7) negotiate account settlements; and much more!
Customer Reviews:
A helpful beginning.......2007-08-31
I bought this and then returned it. While I think it would be helpful for many people, it was not as focused (in my opinion) for people over their heads.
Wonderful Book.......2006-08-31
This book is simply amazing! I had previously used some of the techniques Scott teaches, but other things he tells you to do blew my mind! The things Scott talks about are easy to do AND can save you a TON of money! I would highly recommend the book to anyone with ANY amount of credit card debt, or even if you have NO credit card debt.
Real advice that works!.......2005-08-12
I am in the same field as Scott, and have recommended his book countless times to consumers. With credit card companies raising rates, fees, etc. his advice could not be more timely.
I just interviewed Scott today (8/11/05) on my EverydayWealth Radio program on [...] and he told me how he just got a 10 month old late fee waived! That's practically unheard of.
I can't recommend Scott's book highly enough. You'll easily recoup many times the price of the book if you implement his suggestions.
A valuable book from day one.......2004-05-15
I was shopping for a book that would help me with the credit card debt I have accumulated. I chose this book. It has proven to be very bemeficial to me. It contains a large amount of information your banks don't want you to know. My first night of reading the book, I got up to about page 70 and made my first phone call, with the intent of gaining information about the account and possibly getting a fee reversed. I ended up getting a $50 credit to the account, relatively easily. I cannot praise this book enough! If you need to reduce your credit card debt, this book may very well be your solution.
THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED IS CONTAINED HEREIN..........2003-12-25
I had the same problem most of you reading this have. But after reading this book from cover to cover, I was awashed with a new vigor and confidence to launch a strategic war of words with the credit card telephone handlers. As you read thru the transcripts of the author's actual calls, picture yourself talking on the phone with the same savvy as he. Then close the book, put up your over charged, over penalized, and over interest rated bill and MAKE CALLS! Show them that you are taking CONTROL of your finances and relish the experience of sticking up for yourself.
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In an age dominated by digital media, the first book in this series, Business Cards: The Art of Saying Hello, revealed the unique potential of the humble business card as an opportunity for creative greetings, firmly stamped with the user's personality. With thousands of examples being exchanged around the world, Business Cards 2 casts a wide net, featuring designs for creative individuals and organizations sourced from all continents. Highlighting materials, formats and production methods that push the boundaries of this genre, the result is a book full of inspiring surprises.
Customer Reviews:
Wacky Cards but full of good ideas.......2007-05-24
This book is not something that you would take the design from and carry over into your own work verbatim as most everything is pretty out there. But it is a good place to get inspiration on the details.
Great Cards.......2007-04-17
This book is great and shows so many great card designs. I must say that some are not A+ more of a C, But still great to see designs of cards from all around the world and is a great book to have!
An unusual approach.......2007-03-08
This is an unusual but interesting approach to the design of business cards.
The unusual is the norm here, offbeat, grunge, etc. Not the type of business cards that would probably be accepted by most of your business clients...but that said, this is a collection of thought inducing ideas and graphics which will stimulate your creative juices...give you a starting point to begin a new design approach when the challenge of creating an image for your client that will be presented at the initial introduction to a new business relationship.
Wspaniala ksiazka.......2007-01-17
Wspaniala ksiazka! Polecam serdecznie grafikom, designerom i wszyskim innym zajmujacym sie projektowaniem wizytowek. Jest skad zaczerpnac inspiracji. Po takiej ksiazce Twoje wizytowki juz nigdy nie beda takie same... I chyba o to chodzi.
Book Description
In Here's My Card, Bob Popyk shows how something as simple as your business card can help you make more sales, create more customers, and increase your business overall. He shows how to use those business cards with a little cleverness and creativity, and how to use them the right way. Networking smarts also help, as the author clearly points out. You also need a plan, a specific goal in mind, and a little creativity as well. There are a raft of these ideas in this easy-to-read, easy-to-implement book.
This interesting book on personal promotion and networking is not as much about designing a card, but on how to use your business card to actually create more business. Exchanging or handing out business cards has become one of the most common forms of introduction, surpassed only by the handshake. As the author states, "If your business card makes the first impresssion, then shouldn't it make a GREAT impression? Otherwise you can just write your name and phone number on the back of a napkin, toss it on a table and leave it at that. You might save a few bucks that way, but you could be losing a lot of new business, repeat business, and more business".
The techniques highlighted in Here's My Card have not only worked for the author, but are a compilation of great ideas from his columns, research from his staff, and input from his audiences at seminars and conventions all over the country.
Customer Reviews:
Cheap Marketing Tips.......2007-09-11
I liked this book. Not a large book and certainly easy to read. Not every tip is right for me but the few I did like, really make sense. Interesting book...a book that the author should update.
Good networking tips!.......2007-05-13
A book with some good suggestions for networking. Your card is your best tool - this shows you how to use it.
Required reading.......2006-05-14
Wow, this book should be given to every graduate entering the workforce along with their diploma. Not just about cards, but also contains business etiquette, marketing tips and techniques, and (un)common sense. Wish I had read it 20 years ago. Required reading for pretty much anybody who has to go out into the world and deal with another person.
SOME EXCELLENT IDEAS IN AN EASY-TO-READ BOOK!.......2006-04-04
If you are looking for some good ideas on using your business card to find (or stay in touch with) customers, this is a perfect book for your library. It's a fun read, and you'll probably think over and over "why didn't I think of that?" However, if you know everything there is to know about selling (or think you do), this book probably is not for you. For the small amount of money this book costs, you'll get the price of the book back many times if you just put one or two of the ideas to use. In that respect, it's a real bargain. I saw the positive review the Washington Post gave this book. It certainly lived up to my expectations. I liked it.
It was Okay - That's the best I could do...Just Okay.......2006-03-26
I agree with a previous reviewer who stated "It was too basic...this is stuff any college kid would know." However, that being said, one can't just start in the middle of a topic and write a book. I thought it was more like reading a business cards for dummies edition type book. If you are new and starting out in the business world and never owned a business card, then you should probably read this. Not to say I didn't find a few useful tips, but this book certainly hasn't turned my business upside down or changed my life as the editiorial reviews would lead you to believe. Those reviews were probably written by close friends and family.
I walk away from this glad I didnt pay full price and got free shipping on the book.
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On-the-go Instrction Because your time is valuable... All Audio All on the go! Beginning level instruction is presented in an all-audio format on 4 digitally-recorded CDs. You have the opportunity to learn on the go, taking advantage of time normally wasted. Study in your car, while exercising, doing yard work anywhere you can safely listen to a CD player. No accompanying books are needed to help you complete the lesson activities. Why can t learning be fun? It can! Linguaphone has chosen to present the allTalk series in an entertaining, soap-opera format. No dry old teacher with a monotone voice putting you to sleep, you follow the adventures of a visitor to a Spanish-speaking country as she interacts with individuals in a variety of interesting situations, learning the language and beginning to understand the culture. Actually learn the language Tired of spending money on language courses that don t work? Did you ever think the problem could be with the course and not you? With Linguaphone s unique learning sequence: Listen, Understand, Speak, you will find yourself actually using the language in no time at all! You are presented with a unit of the language, it is then broken down and explained to you, then you put it back together with greater understanding than just repeating what you may not have understood in the first place. . . . and learn it well! The all Talk methodology not only teaches well, but will have you speaking and understanding basic spoken Spanish in no time at all. Other popular all-audio courses require four times the cds, four times the money and four times the time to do what Linguaphone s allTalk Basic does with 4-one hour CDs.
Book Description
The most demanded information from DebtSmart®! How to stop the banks from taking advantage of you, get the best lending deals, get financially organized, pick the right mortgage, make more money, finance your next car, personal stories, Q&A, and much more! Scott Bilker, author of "How to be more Credit Card and Debt Smart," is also the creator of DebtSmart.com and the author of the best-selling book, "Credit Card and Debt Management."
Customer Reviews:
Educational.......2007-02-17
Very good - makes you consider you credit card selections when signing up for one. Give you pro and cons. Assures you that credit cards can be good if used appropriately.
Excellent book! Gotta love this guy!.......2003-03-15
What a valuable book. Read it cover-to-cover yesterday morning -- called my credit card companies in the afternoon and trust me -- I saved far more than the cost of the book ... including shipping! This book should be required reading for anyone who has credit debt. In fact, I think it should be added to all high school and college curriculums. Excellent purchase plus turned me on to the companion website ...
Taking the stress out of learning about credit!.......2002-08-22
"I have enjoyed reading it! What I like about "How to be more Credit Card and Debt Smart" is the way it is written is like having a conversation with a friend. Picture it like this, instead of two people but a person and the book sitting at a table with a nice warm mug of Starbucks (that I brewed of
course) and learning about credit issues in a relaxing and easy to remember format."
--Susie Marion
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From the Author: This Book is Out of Print.......2007-02-28
Hi! Amazon won't remove this listing, so I'll just let readers know... the print version of this book is out of print and has been for years. It became outdated very quickly (many companies went out of business, changed their guidelines, changed contact info, etc.), so I decided to take it out of print. It would be of very limited use to anyone who found a copy of the print version. For now, I still sell it as an e-book through Absolute Write. It was last updated in 2006.
Friendly, practical and very useful.......2003-02-21
"Sell The Fun Stuff" offers a practical, insightful and entertaining look at slogan writing. Written in a friendly style throughout, it provides a guide to getting started with this form of writing, from finding ideas and understanding the industry terminology, to actually submitting batches of queries to companies.
The inclusion of interviews with people already working in the industry, such as writers, illustrators, cartoonists and company presidents, is a nice touch and offers lots of interest. The market section itself is extremely lengthy and includes details of companies worldwide.
The book is perhaps most applicable to those new to slogan writing, rather than seasoned pro's, although it could prove useful to anyone wanting to expand their work to other countries.
As with any publication including market guidelines, it's inevitable they'll change from time to time, but with such comprehensive contact details to follow up, it's easy for readers to check up on the latest situation or get names of new editors. The author has clearly thought of this potential problem, as everyone who buys the publication also gets access to a special forum where new market updates etc are available.
Overall, it's a great read, written in a very accessible manner and is sure to prove useful - and be lucrative - for readers!
Do your own research.......2003-01-22
The copyright on this book is 2002, but many entries have proven to be outdated or plainly incorrect. I purchased this book with the intent of adding to the companies I was already writing for. I sent out a little more than 3 dozen requests for guidelines and have so far received 6 Return to Senders for bad or outdated addresses. At least three companies have responded stating that they DO NOT WORK WITH FREELANCERS. This, with only about a 2/3 response so far.
There was also a bad address that I caught before mailing out the requests. Purchasing this book was a waste, further exacerbated by the postage blown on mailings to useless addresses. I suspect there is a reason the book was self-published.
If you're going to spend the money anyway, put it toward a copy of Writer's Market or Greetings magazine. Don't throw it away on this book.
Anything By Glatzer is Golden!.......2002-12-21
Before Glatzer's work entered my world, I was a stay at home mom who felt like my professional soul had shriveled up and died. Call her Ms. Frankenstein, but I'M BACK, and better and happier than ever. I particularly enjoyed her e-workbook on freelance writing. I didn't want to write the next all-American novel, I just like writing about anything and everything, I wanted to be published, and make enough to pay the cable bill. She provides an amazing amount of mental springboards all in a casual and comforting writing voice that makes you think you're having coffee at Starbuck's with a buddy. What a great find! I'm published! Check out, "Waiting for You: An Heirloom Adoption Journal for My Future Child (ISBN: 0-9723942-0-6)," also available on Amazon.com!
Must Read For Writers Of Greeting Cards And Other Fun Stuff.......2002-11-20
This book has become a regular reference for me. It is worth it's weight in gold with all the tips and especially for all of the contacts listed. It's written in an easy me to you format. You'll learn a lot from this book.
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