Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a French painter, an important figure of the Impressionist movement. His complete name is Oscar Claude Monet. Monet was born in Paris and lived in this city up to 1845 when his family moved to Le Havre in Normandy. Monet had an inclination for art since childhood; he wanted to become an artist. For this reason, he begins to study art in Le Havre secondary school of the arts. Monet's Oil Paintings are located in the...more
Adornments for the male neck first appeared in Pharonic Egypt, and later in China under Emperor Shih Huan Ti, c. 210 BCE. The Emperor, terrified of what awaited him in the afterlife, desired to take his army with him. His advisors counseled against this plan, recommending instead the creation of a terra cotta army to be buried with him. The Emperor consented, to the relief of his troops, and a scaled down army of some 7,500 soldiers was...more
When a small business owner is in need of funds, they will likely need to consider some kind of loan. Small business unsecured loans are available for all kinds of things. When a business needs extra cash flow, new equipment, extra advertising, or any other business related need, this kind of loan could supply the help they are looking for.Small business unsecured loans do not require any type of collateral. This means you don't need to put up any equipment or other business related assets to acquire the money you need. They also usually don't require a lot of documentation. While there may be instances where annual fees do apply, in the majority of cases these fees are not applicable. It doesn't matter what type of business you are involved in, there will likely be an unsecured business loan available you can qualify for.Unsecured business loans are available no matter what state your business is in. The funds can be used for any purpose you wish and the funds will usually be able to be directly deposited into your business account. It is also likely that there will be no pre-payment penalty, meaning if you have the money sooner than expected the loan can be paid back without...more
Many believe when starting an online business a business plan is optional. This isn't true; if continued without a solid plan this could lead to a path of destruction. Many think since they are the boss why a business plan; "I am working for myself so why would I bother"? Would you go on a trip or get married without a plan? Plans are necessary ...more
From printing costs, to sky-rocketing ad rates, small business owners are facing the crunch when it comes to reaching out to new and existing customers. Whether you own a service based business like a salon or cleaning service, or a retail business such as a restaurant or card shop, using online coupons to advertise and promote your...more
While it's clear that the economy is showing signs of life around the world, it's equally as clear that businesses everywhere are still going to have to show plenty of grit and determination to succeed. In essence though, this is the same in any economic situation.However, survival and success are aspects of life which are critical in everything we do and there is basically one personal, psychological trait which is going to play a huge part in whether you are successful or not.PositivityWhat I don't mean by this is thinking everything is ok and bludgeoning on regardless, what I mean is remaining positive that everything will be worth it in the end.I was watching Ray Mears on television recently and this blog poped into my head as being so true in all walks of life. For those of you who don't know, Ray Mears is a survival expert and has hosted many programmes including Ray Mears Extreme Survival. It was in this show that he highlighted an experiment which somone used to show how positivity can help you.Essentially he brought to my attention an experiement by a psychologist called Kurt Richter (unfortunately I cannot find anything online about him) which illustrated the kind of...more
The United States government is one of the largest purchasers of goods and services in the world. Therefore, it can be very beneficial to get the government as one of your customers, especially if you can get government contracts for recurring...more
Call it planned obsolesce or whatever you'd like, most laptop computers, notebook computers, desk top computers last perhaps three to four years at the most before needing expensive repairs. When that point in time comes most people decide to buy a...more
Small business owners, more than any other credit card users, are in the best position to profit from their use of credit cards. Profit from credit cards? The idea may seem foreign, if not preposterous. However, the truth of the matter is simple: if...more
Ahh... this may be harder to answer once you think about it for a minute. I tried to "Google" it and there was no clear or direct explanation or definition. So, I am taking it upon myself to figure it out and tell you.After some quick investigating...more
Many times the coaches with the stronger benches are more successful. And with more and more talk about the need for the leaders of organizations to also be great coaches, it is interesting to consider the sports analogy of building a bench with...more
Creative has always had an identity issue. Most of it isn't ... creative. Advertising messages bombard people everywhere. Depending on the research, the average number of daily exposures per person ranges from 600 to 3000*. Even if the number is only...more