A gadfly on a dinosaurs butt, or the hood-winking of the American stock investor.Have you ever noticed how some words in the English language are so perfectly named for what they describe? And how some words seem to be, I guess you could say, backwards? For instance, the word sunflower! How wonderfully aptly named is the sunflower, that beautiful yellow flower that follows the sun from sunrise to sunset.And then there are those words in the...more
I recently heard from a trader who told me he has been having problems with discipline in his day trading. He knows how to trade, he knows the setups he needs to be looking for in the charts, when to enter, and when to exit. His trouble is in having the discipline to wait for only those setups and not to take half baked trades in the meantime. This is a very common problem for traders, I imagine everyone goes through it at some stage in their...more
In the first article (first in a three part series) we explained the little known science of Axiology, the Value Profile and how it is helping CEO's obtain the greatest leverage from employee's strengths.We described how a CEO (we called him Richard) can accurately measure and compare candidates for a specific position or work on a specific project.In this article we continue on to discover additional and deeper critical distinctions the Value Profile provides Richard to aid him in his decision to select the best candidate.The insights revealed in the fourth section of the report provide Richard with an in depth understanding of a candidate's abilities for planning and organizing. People can keep working on a project until they get it right, or they can plan and get organized before they start.Not everyone has the ability to determine what is required to accomplish a project and have it completed on time. Some people have difficulty with directions they have been given or taking on responsibility for a project. Richard does not have time to "wait and see" if a person will be able to complete the project. He wants to know in advance whether or not the candidate has the ability to...more
Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul,' will keynote a meeting of entrepreneurs at San Diego's Bahia Resort Hotel Sept. 10-12 as part of the 'Wake Up Succeed Summit.' Hansen, author of 'The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth,' will speak on finding one's purpose and vision in life. His remarks will...more
Many of us thought that by now the real estate market's favor would have swung from buyers to sellers, but that does not appear to be the case. With summer coming to a close, some would argue that a solid home buyer in today's flat real estate market is the commodity of choice.Nervous sellers and builders sometimes consider lowering their asking...more
EXW - Ex-Works, named place where shipment is available to the buyer, not loaded. The seller will not contract for any transportation. International Carriage NOT Paid by SellerFCA - Free Carrier, unloaded at the seller's dock OR a named place where shipment is available to the international carrier or agent, not loaded. This term can be used for any mode of transport.FAS - Free Alongside Ship, named ocean port of shipment. Ocean shipments that are NOT containerized.FOB - Free On Board vessel, named ocean port of shipment. This term is used for ocean shipments only where it is important that the goods pass the ship's rail. International Carriage Paid by the SellerCFR - Cost and Freight, Named ocean port of destination. This term is used for ocean shipments that are not containerized.CIF - Cost, Insurance and Freight, named ocean port of destination. This term is used for ocean shipments that are not containerized.CPT - Carriage Paid To, named place or port of destination. This term is used for air or ocean containerized and roll-on roll-off shipments.CIP - Carriage and Insurance Paid To, named place or port of destination. This term is used for air or ocean containerized and roll-on...more
Regardless of your career or goals in life, no one wakes up, gets out of bed, and says to themselves "I'm going to fail today!" It's the same in business whether you're a brick and mortar store or a home based business owner.I think what makes the...more
Obtaining a credit report is an excellent way to begin taking control of your financial future. It's recommended that you review your credit report once a year, not only to be aware of your standing with creditors but to also keep abreast of errors...more
Corruption In The Banking Industry Drowns American In Debt 91 years ago, way back in 1913 our Federal Government implemented legislation that removed their sovereign rights to increase the amount of money that circulates in this country. At the time,...more
Cross cultural communication consultants have come a long way in the short period of time such specialists have been in demand. No longer are they expatriates with a few years overseas experience and the capability to impart their knowledge onto...more
"There can be no knowledge without emotion. We may be aware of a truth, yet until we have felt its force, it is not ours. To the cognition of the brain must be added the experience of the soul." - Arnold Bennett (1867-1931)Ask yourself, "What is...more
As the practice of public relations in China continues to mature, it seems appropriate to ask whether Chinese business managers - tutored as they have been by European, North American and other PR specialists - continue to apply major public...more