Field Guide to New Year, New You
(Updated February 2009)
The New Year is here and it's time for a change--for yourself and your business. Get ideas about improving your life, finances and business. Find a new niche, become more positive and learn how social networking can change your marketing and much more. (A. Siudzinski, Senior Information Specialist)
Personal Growth
Prevention: Staying healthy at every age, (U.S. News & World Report, 2009).
20 personal finance dos and don'ts for 2009, (MSNBC, Dec. 24, 2008).
5 ways to make yourself stronger in 2009, (RISMedia, Dec. 16, 2008).
Do more, learn more, be more, (AgentGenius, Dec. 16, 2008).
Will 2009 be an awesome year? 10 tips to get ready, (Realty Times, Dec. 2, 2008).
50 ways to improve your life, (U.S. News & World Report, Dec. 2008).
Is your past holding you back? How to move forward to find success, (Cost Engineering, Feb. 2008). Q
Rejuvenate Your Business
More biz in tough market: success tips in 2009, (Realty Times, Jan. 13, 2009).
Transform your business with 2009 New Year's ReVolutions, (RISMedia, Jan. 1, 2009).
Economic outlook: how to turn the tough facts to your favor, (REALTOR® Magazine, Jan. 2009).
2009 technology checklist, (REALTOR® Magazine, Jan. 2009).
Overcoming buyer reluctance, (REALTOR® Magazine, Jan. 2009).
4 ways to ensure your business survives, and thrives, during tough times, (RISMedia, Dec. 26, 2009).
Is property management for you?, (Florida REALTOR® Magazine, Dec. 2008).
Broker resolutions for 2009, (AgentGenius, Dec. 19, 2008).
How to stay positive no matter what, (RISMedia, Dec. 18, 2008).
Add social media to your 2009 marketing plan, (ActiveRain, Dec. 12, 2008).
Reshaping real estate, (RISMedia, Dec. 2008).
eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.realtor.org
The following ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
Better budgeting for your business (Overdrive Digital Audiobook)
1,200 great sales tips for real estate pros (Adobe eBook)
100 ways to motivate yourself (Overdrive Digital Audiobook)
Blog marketing (Adobe eBook, Mobipocket)
How to promote yourself and your business (Adobe eBook)
Books, Videos, Research Reports & More
The resources below are available for loan through Information Central. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Central at 800.874.6500 for assistance.
Shift: how top real estate agents tackle tough times, (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2009). HD 1375 K28
Twitter revolution, (Las Vegas, NV, State: Xeno Press, 2008). HF 5548.5 M58
21 mistakes real estate brokers make & how not to make them, (Morley, MO: Acclaim Press, 2008). HF 5500 M45tw
Bulletproof your job: 4 simple strategies to ride out the rough times and come out on top at work, (New York, NY: Collins Business, 2008). HF 5549.5 V82
Field Guides & More
These Field Guides and other resources in the Virtual Library may also be of interest:
Field Guide to Surviving & Thriving in a Slowing Market
Field Guide to Social Networking for REALTORS®
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