Have you been dreaming of getting out of the rat race and starting your own small business? If so, your dream has become a reality for thousands of people across the U.S.New small business owners often have similar questions such as Will I be successful? Do I need a mentor? What help is available? What will this cost me?The fact of the matter is, those who are successful in starting their small business have carefully planned for each phase of...more
Homeowner loans are a type of loan that offers the lender increased security. The lender gives the homeowner money and receives property as collateral. It is called a homeowner loan because it is often used by homeowners and the property offered as collateral is oftentimes the home. If a homeowner loan is not paid off, the lender can seize the property in order to get his or her money back. Homeowner loans are sometimes referred to as a "secured...more
It's not just commercials on television and radio that need actors to read information off-camera. There are a myriad of ways to use voice to educate, inform, guide, entertain, and, of course, sell. Places where you can use voice over talent include PowerPoint presentations, training videos, eLearning courses, flash introductions, voice mail greetings, on-hold advertisements and website audio messages. So, look at your media and if you would like to add some zip to your presentations then find a competent voice over talent. Here are vital steps that you should take to get the right voice for your job. 1. Search for a Voice Over Specialist Online You are looking for that perfect voice. Where can you find it? If you are a big company or an advertising agency then you will probably turn to a big talent agency to offer voice over talent for your project. Alternatively, large agencies and companies use www.voicebank.net . This site feeds a description of your need to all the big agencies. However, if you are a small company you will not be able to afford the union fees that are added on to the cost of hiring actors and voice talent via an agency. Your best alternative is to search...more
Are you satisfied with your salary? You would be an exception, if you answered this question with yes. A survey among bank employees has shown that they are not satisfied with their salaries. They find that they should earn more money for their work. Do you know that the bank employees are the best paid category of employees worldwide?What is the...more
Conducting a job search is a daunting task, even for seasoned professionals. There are many pieces to the puzzle, and each piece plays its own important role in the process. Knowing the pieces of the process is a crucial element for your success.While there is no such thing as doing too much, there is a basic guide to follow. It consists of five...more
Businesses of all types are now exploring the benefits of using Interim Managers. What was once seen as the exclusive territory of large multi-national companies may turn out to be the saviour of the UK manufacturing sector.Paul Wilson, Managing...more
The past few years have seen some dramatic changes in parcel shipping methods. Most of those changes have been driven by impatience, manifested in what the industry calls "the shortening of the supply chain." It is an interesting phrase, summing up a...more
You've heard of the potential payoff from real estate investing. The good news is, it's true! The bad news is, it won't happen for most people. Why? They have unrealistic expectations. Real estate investing isn't a "get rich...more
Being a 23 year old entrepreneur, I am slightly biased when I make the statement that the best time in life to start a business is before your 25th birthday. That said, I still think I make a great case for starting a business sooner than later...more
When you work at home, one of the biggest challenges can be keeping the kids busy. There will be the days when the usual tactics won't distract them, but you just have to get some work done. It might just be time to do something the kids...more
Has anyone ever said to you, "Your price is too high and I'd like a discount." In this article I outline two approaches for responding to this comment. One of the approaches even has the potential for you to make a bigger sale than you...more