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Actual for You - Tools of a Skip Tracer
For the manager of the Building Records unit at a major west coast public University, the document storage problems were critical. The problem wasn’t justifying budget for more space. There was no more space to be had.The Facilities Management Department must preserve and keep accessible more than 40,000 original plans and drawings. Many of the documents date from the University’s founding and were hand drawn by Architects and Engineers long gone. These include architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and other drawings for site development, infrastructure, landscape, utilities, buildings, additions and renovations.The 3,300-cubic-foot room holding the essentially irreplaceable documents was crammed seven feet high with flat files whose mor
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
Most of us already use these. They can be very useful for obtaining additional information on your debtor or those around them. Some include: www.accurint.com, www.merlin.com and www.s
A properly prepared business card is one of the business tools many people overlook. For a small investment usually less than $30 for 500 cards you can tell the world that you are and what services you can provide. Your business card is a silent salesperson, so what will it say about you?When planning a card it’s important to consider your message. Your card will be what people reference or use to remember you. It needs to be professional, legible and contain the necessary information. Some exceptions would be a humorous card if you were a clown or a comedian and a juvenile card if you were involved with children's services. In any case it would still need to cover the essential points in its creation.Spend some advance thought to layout and how to capture all the
Do you see the connection?
It is simple- really. Every industry has tools that can be specific to that industry. The dentist would never use a chainsaw (even though it may feel like it). They use tools that are designed and that are necessary for the successful completion of their task- to assist with proper dental hygiene. The same holds true for ever other profession and industry. At the same time, to take tools that may not be useful to an industry can slow down the process.
So here comes the question. Why is it that those that skip trace do not utilize the tools that are available to our profession or we try to use the tools of other professions to do our job?
What are the tools available to the skip trace industry? You’ve heard me talk about some of them. Databases, each other and our minds. But, what are some other tools available to us? Below is a list. I’m not calling it a complete list, because we think out side of the box and have incredible imaginations, so the list will never be completed. Not all of these will apply to your needs, but maybe it will spark some ideas and you can add to the list.
CALLER ID
Have caller ID setup on ALL incoming calls. When you ask for a debtor for their number, is it matching up with the number they are calling from? If possible, through you phone provider have a report available to you per day of all received calls (just incase you miss it and they don’t leave a message). Any numbers that you do not recognize reverse that number and see what you get.
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
Most of us already use these. They can be very useful for obtaining additional information on your debtor or those around them. Some include: www.accurint.com, www.merlin.com and www.s
So you’ve done your homework (or are planning on being diligent about it at least). And you’ve decided to definitely forge ahead and gain a patent on your invention. So now what? Well, first of all, be warned that patenting your invention will cost you several thousand dollars. The fee varies widely; you will ultimately need to receive an estimate from the professional you choose.So wait a second, who should you choose? How do you choose them? Can’t you just do all this yourself?OK, let’s address these questions one at a time. Yes, you actually can patent your invention without the help of a professional. You can also do all your taxes yourself, put in a new transmission the next time your car needs a new one, and go out and start building yourself a home.
So here comes the question. Why is it that those that skip trace do not utilize the tools that are available to our profession or we try to use the tools of other professions to do our job?
What are the tools available to the skip trace industry? You’ve heard me talk about some of them. Databases, each other and our minds. But, what are some other tools available to us? Below is a list. I’m not calling it a complete list, because we think out side of the box and have incredible imaginations, so the list will never be completed. Not all of these will apply to your needs, but maybe it will spark some ideas and you can add to the list.
CALLER ID
Have caller ID setup on ALL incoming calls. When you ask for a debtor for their number, is it matching up with the number they are calling from? If possible, through you phone provider have a report available to you per day of all received calls (just incase you miss it and they don’t leave a message). Any numbers that you do not recognize reverse that number and see what you get.
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
Most of us already use these. They can be very useful for obtaining additional information on your debtor or those around them. Some include: www.accurint.com, www.merlin.com and www.s
Where would a T-shirt printing business be if it didn’t have any customers? Nowhere, is the answer. Without selling your products, you won’t be getting anywhere too soon. So where can you focus your marketing to increase sales?Following the boom of user generated content, MySpace has developed in to a hot spot of niche business activity. A brief search will provide dozens of T-shirt trading businesses, all seeking to gain the attention of a growing audience.You can look at this in two ways. Either it’s a saturated market and already exploited, or it’s offering something rewarding and exists for a reason.EBay, on the other hand, does just that. By creating a store on the world’s number one auction site, you can plunge yourself straight in to a market where you
What are the tools available to the skip trace industry? You’ve heard me talk about some of them. Databases, each other and our minds. But, what are some other tools available to us? Below is a list. I’m not calling it a complete list, because we think out side of the box and have incredible imaginations, so the list will never be completed. Not all of these will apply to your needs, but maybe it will spark some ideas and you can add to the list.
CALLER ID
Have caller ID setup on ALL incoming calls. When you ask for a debtor for their number, is it matching up with the number they are calling from? If possible, through you phone provider have a report available to you per day of all received calls (just incase you miss it and they don’t leave a message). Any numbers that you do not recognize reverse that number and see what you get.
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
Most of us already use these. They can be very useful for obtaining additional information on your debtor or those around them. Some include: www.accurint.com, www.merlin.com and www.s
There are different ways of making money and a lot are cashing in on the Internet. Instead of putting up a website, a faster way of doing it is known as pay per sale affiliate program. This is done by having a tie up with one of the major suppliers that will supply the entrepreneur with everything and then after reaching a certain quota, gets to receive a percentage of the commissions.The first step is to sign up with one of the online distributors. After filling up the form, the person will be given an ID. The ones who are a selling the products will then know that a certain member has joined and is willing to help promote and sell certain items. Is it easy to choose these products? The answer is yes. Although some websites carry hundreds of products, by doing some resear
CALLER ID
Have caller ID setup on ALL incoming calls. When you ask for a debtor for their number, is it matching up with the number they are calling from? If possible, through you phone provider have a report available to you per day of all received calls (just incase you miss it and they don’t leave a message). Any numbers that you do not recognize reverse that number and see what you get.
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
Most of us already use these. They can be very useful for obtaining additional information on your debtor or those around them. Some include: www.accurint.com, www.merlin.com and www.s
My email is overflowing with seminar information about programs at upcoming trade shows. I'm like every one else whose time is at a premium. How can I maximize my time when I am at the show? How can I stay informed with the latest innovations?Almost every trade event now has a conference track that runs concurrently. These are usually well publicized in advance so have time to register and in most instances are able get a discount for early registration. In some cases the conference is in advance of the actual show so it doesn't detract from time in front of the exhibitors. In any case it's wise to plan your conference schedule as early as possible.Look at your travel agenda and determine how much time you can set aside to attend a conference session/s
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
Most of us already use these. They can be very useful for obtaining additional information on your debtor or those around them. Some include: www.accurint.com, www.merlin.com and www.skipsmasher.com to name a few. There are several more available, do some research and see which best suites your needs.
FREE PUBLIC INFORMATION WEBSITES
These websites have gathered tons of links to public record sites. Most of them separate the information by state. Some examples include: www.skipease.com, www.crimetime.com and www.publicrecordfinder.com.
FILTER DATABASES
On these websites you enter various information of the debtor, public records and other websites are searched and the results are provided in a quick easy to understand format. Some examples include: www.argali.com, www.pretrieve.com and www.zabasearch.com. These really speed up the investigation process.
COMPARE DATABASES
This is where I daydream about a database that you can enter the information for two different people at the same time. Then with the same process of the other databases information is researched on both subjects then is compared for anything that is the same and that information is returned to the user. This way you can determine if there is a spouse or roommate or significant other. The reason that I daydream is because to my knowledge no such database exist at this time. However, if it does PLEASE let me know.
WORKSHEETS
Whatever you call it. A worksheet, a checklist or a form. This is what the investigator uses to make sure that every stone has been turned, every nook and cranny (what’s a cranny?) has been checked for information to help locate the debtor.
LETTERS
This provides another option to reach out a touch the debtor. By sending a letter with PLEASE DO NOT FORW
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