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		<title>Why it pays to focus on a niche</title>
		<link>http://clscause.com/2010/09/09/why-it-pays-to-focus-on-a-niche/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After reading the article below that was sent to me this week by a colleague, I am even more convinced that developing a “niche” is simply the best business decision one can make. After 5 years of being a generalist, I announced back in January 2010 that our defined niche was “Senior Communities”.  CLS provides [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After reading the article below that was sent to me this week by a colleague, I am even more convinced that developing a “niche” is simply the best business decision one can make. After 5 years of being a generalist, I announced back in January 2010 that our defined niche was “Senior Communities”.  CLS provides the funding needed to buy, renovate or construct Senior Living Communities.  This includes Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Care Nursing. I have personally experienced all 10 of the benefits described in this article developed by Michael W. Byrnes Jr. <a href="http://www.byrnesconsulting.com">www.byrnesconsulting.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Why it pays to focus on a niche</strong></p>
<p>Market segmentation has been a successful strategy for years, yet many do not benefit from implementing this approach. Most individuals know they cannot be all things to all people, but their businesses models underperform because they are trying to do just that. By dividing a large population into segments, a business can then position itself to better fulfill the needs of one unique group.</p>
<p><strong>Ten benefits of concentrating on one target market.</strong></p>
<p><strong>1. Less distractions.</strong> The scope of products and services a niche needs become narrowed, making it easier to grow to be a specialist, tailoring a customized offering, which improves satisfaction, retention and <a href="http://byrnesconsulting.com/2010/03/29/prospect-and-client-development-diagram/" target="_blank">advocacy</a>.</p>
<p><strong>2. Efficiencies.</strong> Service offerings and operational processes can be much more refined, preventing a business from being pulled in too many directions.</p>
<p><strong>3. Word of mouth.</strong> News will spread recognizing the business as “the one” to use in exclusive circles that are sometimes hard to penetrate.</p>
<p>Click here to view the entire article <a href="http://byrnesconsulting.com/2010/09/03/why-it-pays-to-focus-on-a-niche/">http://byrnesconsulting.com/2010/09/03/why-it-pays-to-focus-on-a-niche/</a></p>
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		<title>The Great Equalizer</title>
		<link>http://clscause.com/2010/04/28/the-great-equalizer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROPEL from Commercial Lending Solutions is the great equalizer.
 PROPEL means to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward.
 Commercial Lending Solutions defines propel as follows:
 To make happen, to satisfy a cause, to accelerate a financial transaction, objectively build the business case of the borrower while satisfying the risk/reward appetite of the lender, to advance to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>PROPEL</em></strong> from Commercial Lending Solutions is the great equalizer.</p>
<p> <strong><em>PROPEL</em></strong> means to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward<strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Commercial Lending Solutions defines propel as follows:</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>To make happen, to satisfy a cause, to accelerate a financial transaction, objectively build the business case of the borrower while satisfying the risk/reward appetite of the lender, to advance to the closing table. <strong><em></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>PROPEL</em> advances the cause of both sides of the equation and expedites the transaction to the closing table.</strong></p>
<p> <strong><em>Borrowers Need = Lender&#8217;s Appetite</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong>Successful deals are defined by <strong><em>PROPEL</em>.</strong>  More than an executive summary, <strong><em>PROPEL</em></strong>:</p>
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<li>Establishes the business case for both borrow and lender.</li>
<li>Serves as an introduction to the borrower&#8217;s business plan, past financial statements, future cash-flow projections, etc.</li>
<li>Serves as an answer to every possible objection of the lender</li>
<li>Serves as a win/win document to expedite decisions, gain optimum terms &amp; conditions and advances the cause of both parties to the closing table.</li>
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<p> In the commercial real estate industry, CLS is the exclusive source for <strong><em>PROPEL</em></strong>.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>What’s Your Cause?</strong></p>
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		<title>Can Telecommuting Really Work?</title>
		<link>http://clscause.com/2009/06/29/can-telecommuting-really-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I have started to grow my team of Commercial Loan Consultants, most of who would much rather work from home than drive into the office daily; I have an urgent need to put basic processes in place to insure timely communication amongst us.  I must admit that the thought of not seeing them is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="color: black">As I have started to grow my team of Commercial Loan Consultants, most of who would much rather work from home than drive into the office daily; I have an urgent need to put basic processes in place to insure timely communication amongst us.  I must admit that the thought of not seeing them is a little concerning for me.  How can we develop a close knit team if we are rarely together?  I was watching this video on msnbc that answered many of my questions.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color: black"><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31444409#29678141"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;font-size: small">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31444409#29678141</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"> </span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="color: black">I </span></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">am eager to try many of the things that are working for the company they interviewed, especially video conferencing.  They hired a consultant to go out to each team member’s location and set up the necessary technologies as well as train them on how to use it.  I spoke with a IT friend of mine Bob Wells, with Bob’s Computer Company and here is what he had to say, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana;color: black;font-size: 10pt"> “<em><span style="font-family: Verdana">Telecommuting/working is definitely a big deal these days.  Today&#8217;s technologies make it easy to setup and use; employees can access company resources, email, line of business applications, data, you name it 24/7.  It just makes sense.” </span></em></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;font-size: small"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">For more information regarding Telecommuting, Please contact Bob Wells (678)315-0954 <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;font-size: 12pt"><span style="color: black"><a href="http://www.bobscomputercompany.com/">www.bobscomputercompany.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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		<title>What makes CLS different?</title>
		<link>http://clscause.com/2009/05/17/what-makes-cls-different/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 17:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Commercial Lending Solutions, we promise to PROPEL the business case for qualified borrowers to gain acceptance of optimal lenders so business owners and commercial real estate investors can experience a successful closing and realize their greater professional purpose.
Commercial Lending Solutions is unique because nobody else offers PROPEL&#8211;Progressive Review and Opportunity Proposal for Excellence in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At Commercial Lending Solutions, we promise to PROPEL the business case for qualified borrowers to gain acceptance of optimal lenders so business owners and commercial real estate investors can experience a successful closing and realize their greater professional purpose.</p>
<p>Commercial Lending Solutions is unique because nobody else offers PROPEL&#8211;Progressive Review and Opportunity Proposal for Excellence in Lending.</p>
<p>We are unique in the commercial lending industry because of our exclusive service to borrower and lender called PROPEL.  Some brokers offer an executive summary, but the affect is not very compelling. Our propriety service is propelling, increasing the likelihood of closing with favorable terms &amp; conditions.</p>
<p>We first understand your cause, then invest in it. We make a propelling case for the optimum lender, advancing your deal to closing table.</p>
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