Celebrities and high-ranking political officials make aconcerted effort to craft their reputation shouldn't you?Everything from the way they dress, to the words that theyuse, the things they do, the places they are seen, and thepeople they associate with are all orchestrated to buildtheir reputation. A good reputation is difficult and time consuming to build.Once established, it must be maintained and can be used ascurrency to open doors of...more
There are many myths associated with the culture of selling. The social sciences characterize a myth as a story or theme that embodies a particular idea or aspect of a culture.Here's the "story" on which Sales Myth #14 is based:An enthusiastic salesperson will make more sales than an unenthusiastic salesperson.Your marketing and sales success will increase proportionately to your level of enthusiasm.Enthusiasm is contagious.When you give an...more
In the world of mortgages and complex financial arrangements for housing, you need to be armed with the facts. Not knowing what you are getting into when you sign on the dotted line(s) could end up hurting you more than helping you. In the case of option ARM mortgages, this is especially the case. Not only are they extremely complicated, but when you're not sure what they can do for you, they can be a painful learning experience.The basic appeal of an option ARM mortgage is that you don't have to make large payments in the beginning. These are the loans you may have seen on website banners advertising $200,000 loans for only $500 a month. This does sound good when money is tight and you want to conserve the bills you have. But in actuality, you will still be borrowing a certain amount of money that needs to be paid off. And while the bills are low in the beginning, they will begin to increase over the duration of your loan period.Another thing to consider with option ARM mortgages is that the interest rates can soar or they can plummet, depending on the market and the terms of your loan. Though you might be only paying $500 a month, your loan amount may be increasing without...more
Have you ever dreamed of a scenario when money belonging to you would suddenly find its way back to you to make things better? Ever dreamed of a sudden windfall? Well your dream is not pure fantasy. As on date, thirty five billion dollars is lying idle with the government because you and the other citizens have not claimed the same. If you want to...more
As a qualified and experienced ITIL Consultant - I'd like to set the record straight on a few points.The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is an excellent set of best practices, carefully organized and edited to provide readers with information and structure for how to plan, implement, maintain and improve the service delivered to an organizations...more
Eco responsible life styles are fast becoming part of our culture and as a result the companies offering them are cashing in on the green. Some experts report that by the end of the decade, more consumers will be demanding companies disclose just how eco-responsible their products are and they will most likely help usher in the change. Consumers have pull, like in the 1990's, they demanded, overseas factories not make products using children and companies responded. Consumers will increasingly demand products not only be made of green materials but more importantly that companies use 'global warming pollution reduction' (GW-PR) technologies that uses less packaging and fabrication energy consumption. If you're looking to start an Eco-responsible company you will also need to be competitive, man cannot survive on eco-alone. Consumers will demand durability, competitive prices and should be considered if a business has what it takes to succeed. To meet these demands a leading innovative window covering product developer borrowed technologies from the flooring and cabinet industries. A 3rd generation inventor from Pasadena California was issued three patents for an innovative laminate...more
Business people require finances for various business usages and this often leads to late payments which in turn may result in bad credit tag. However this does not mean that the doors for taking yet another loan for business purpose are closed for...more
Signature is taking a centre stage in the money market as it ascertains ones credential in the financial worlds and the individuals' status. And, for those who could not make their financial standard viable enough, the lending authority has come with...more
Investing in Indian Shares - The Indian Stock Market and Technical AnalysisAfter every trading day, data from the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange is scanned by a program which uses a sixteen part mathematical filter. This filter...more
In the UK, it is now a lot easier for bad credit people who have a blemished credit history to avail a new loan, thanks mainly to ever increasing competition amongst the lenders. In order to survive, there have now mushroomed numbers of lenders who...more
I train people in successful wealth creation. Whenever I talk about faith, most people automatically assume I'm talking about religion. I'm not. Faith and belief are the key ingredients to the success of any endeavor.According to Webster's...more
One of the essential elements for a small business owner to assess before starting a small business is to understand their market. This is crucial and the data that is collected will one determine how to appropriately price their products and/or...more