When it comes to 2020, many of us have had the rug pulled from under us.
Even before the pandemic hit. In early 2020, many of us were in the
beginning stages of working on our credit. 

     Now that we have encountered the turbulence of 2020 it is time for us to end this year on a positive note,
and begin to head in a positive direction. In order to get where it is that we
wish to get to we must first put together a strategic plan to get the progress
started that we wish to see. 
     
​     Here are some tips on helping with the "Process to Progress", and increase your credit score drastically:

1. Get a copy of your credit reports (Experion, TransUnion,
Equifax)

2. Seek out educational services that will walk you through the
removal of negative items on your reports
(Financial Education Services)

3. Become educated on how the credit system works and create a
to do list in order for you to increase your credit.

4. Develop your budget that will allow you to get control of your
expenses

5. Begin to work on your credit based on what was on your credit
report. Financial Educational Services(FES) can assist you with
the removal of the negative items and this will increase your
credit score
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6. Financial lockbox is needed so that you can put your most
valuable documents in one spot and have them easily
accessible should something happen.

7. Life Insurance plan. You must a have legacy protection plan and
one of the ways that you do that is by obtaining a Life Insurance
policy as well as a will. This will ensure that everything is in
place for those that will be left to keep your name and legacy
going.
 
By using this seven point system and process you will put yourself in
the position to secure your legacy and even build your legacy
portfolio.
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Let's Begin the "Process of Progress" by Contacting us at
 www.financialeducationservices.com/Default.aspx?rid=L MckenzieJr

When it comes to branding many entrepreneurs think of just a logo. There is or should be a strategy to Branding and giving your company the exposure that it needs in order to increase your bottom line. In this blog we will look a 10 ways that you can put into place a successful strategy to grow your brand.

Let’s begin by looking at the definition of Brand.

 Definition of BRAND: The distinctive characteristics that establish a recognizable identity for a person, product, or thing.

Step 1. Define the character of your business. What is it that you stand for? What is it that you want people to think about when it comes to your company?

Step 2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Sponsorships…what other people or organizations can you become connected with that have your same ideologies and mindset that will allow you to expand your reach into different areas?

Step 3. What technology are you using that will give you multiple platforms to reach your target audience? Social Media, Website, You tube…etc. Maximize your reach!!!!

Step 4. Do you have an events calendar? What is your company doing and how are you letting your target market know that you are doing it. Put together a monthly events calendar.

Step 5. Do you have a calendar of events? This is a calendar of events that you need to be in the room for, whether virtually or physically. This gives you the opportunity to network, dialogue and give awareness to your Brand.

Step 6. Products/Services expansion. Take a look at what other products and/or services you can offer to your current clients or can you expand to offer in order to gain new clients and increase your Brand exposure.
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Step 7. Brand Culture in order for you to have a successful brand you must create a culture that embodies what your business stands for. Do you have fundamental principles that your business believes in or has a mission to accomplish. This gives everyone that you encounter an image that they can feel when they think of your brand.

Step 8. Logo. Do you have a logo that stands out and that can catch people’s eye when they see it?

Step 9. Be consistent at what you do. these steps will mean nothing if you are not consistently doing these things to ensure that your Brand is out in front of people.

Step 10. BELIEVE IN YOUR BRAND!!!!! If you don’t believe in who you are then you cannot expect anyone else to. When you speak about your brand, when you write about your brand and when you present your brand in any way you want to ensure that you show people the confidence that you have in it.

ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR BRAND BY BEING CONFIDENT IN IT!!!!!