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 brand new, state of the art computer instead of sinking money into old technology.In the past people used to "contribute" their laptop computers to the landfills. But there are now many companies...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 you use your business credit card wisely and open a high yield savings account, your credit card can easily make you a few hundred dollars a month.Let's begin by discussing the types of small business...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 it seems that jewelry watches come in many forms. The first and most obvious explanation is that any luxury watch that features diamonds or other precious stones anywhere on it (the face, bezel or strap) makes it a jewelry watch. Now, if the watch is manufactured in gold, then that also places it in the "jewelry watch" category.Since jewelry watches are special and more often than not will be sparkling with diamonds, they make great gifts - anniversary or graduation gift or even a "push present" - which is what a woman gets after delivering a baby from her adoring husband. A luxury watch is also a great gift because it is something that can be passed down from generation to generation and will last a lifetime.Certain brands specialize in making what we now refer to as a jewelry watch, especially if we think about the ones that are seriously bejeweled. Whether it's a coincidence or not, these specific brands also happen to reign supreme...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 that of planning for future leaders of your organization.So many organizations are very sophisticated...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 600, imagine the number of advertising messages not sinking in.What do our imaginations latch onto?...more
Recently the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) unveiled a new set of occupations that gives credence to the idea that the green economy is transforming the world of careers.This centralized collection of green occupations is a tremendous step forward for job seekers, career changers, and career counselors. For the first time there is a place to explore green occupations, and obtain detailed descriptions about what it takes to work in those occupations.In this article I give you an overview of where to go to explore these green occupations. Be sure to read to the end of this article for a few caveats.O*NET Web Site Tabs - Where to Find What You Are Looking ForThe O*NET site now has a section designed to describe the green economy. Use these descriptions to find your way around the site quickly and easily.Green Sectors http://www.onetcenter.org/green.htmlThe first tab on the site takes you to a list of twelve green sectors. Click on each sector name to read a short description of the sector.Green Occupations http://www.onetcenter.org/green.html?p=2The second tab offers three different lists of green occupations.1. Green Increased Demand Occupations. This list shows existing...more
The key to a successful real estate business is to be able to spread yourself out and make yourself known and build yourself a good reputation. Of course, not everyone starts out known and with a good reputation, so there is a point for all real...more
Business Investment Opportunity – What is your most precious commodity? This is a question that I get quite often in the internet marketing business world? I’m sure that you have been researching a business investment opportunity....more
Affiliate programs are meant to be a win for everyone involved:* a win for the client who is given exposure to something she may not have known about otherwise* a win for the affiliate who gets to share a great product or program with her readers...more
Oh, how much time do we all spend in meetings???! Some are effective; some aren't. They take time away from our abilities to do other things. Some times they're boring and wasteful. Sometimes they're not.But one thing they all have: ...more
Maybe it isn't so bad to be broke while in college, I hear that's what you're supposed to be. None the less, I still feel like maybe something is out of place when 8 year olds have better cell phones than I do and spend more in Dairy Queen than I do...more
Like the other players entering this market, their business credit cards too are designed to help small business owners free their personal credit cards from the burden of business related expenses whilst offering them a fresh source of purchasing...more