There has been growing interest lately in the use of market-based solutions to help alleviate poverty across the globe, especially as a result of the successes of the Acumen Fund. Although these kinds of solutions are no panacea, they have opened many opportunities for poverty relief and economic self reliance development that previous approaches (such as regulatory or simple charity) have not been able to accomplish. Market-based approaches...more
According to a 2004 study by the EPA, the nation has more than $250 billion worth of clean up to do on 1,238 hazardous waste sites on the National Priorities List plus a myriad of others. The EPA estimates that using traditional methods will take around 30-35 years to fully eliminate the toxins. Such traditional methods include burying oil slicks and other wastes in the ground, burning the pollutants, digging them up and moving them to landfills,...more
The website is a much more efficient way to offer the VSC's especially for small dealerships and repair facilities. The site is gimmick and hassle free giving customers upfront pricing on repair protection for their vehicle. It will also offer programs directly to the public but if a customer does not have an affiliate referral number then their vehicle will require an inspection in order to activate coverage. “The repairspaid.com business model has a lot more protective measures to prevent deception or fraud” says owner Eddie Struckman. “By teaming up with auto related businesses, you automatically gain trust and credibility. Also, this method of offering protection will decrease the possibility of fraud on behalf of some customers. Since customers are being referred right after purchasing a car or having their vehicle serviced, this will ensure that there are no pre-existing conditions going in.” The repairspaid.com site only offers protection that is insured by Admin companies with an A- rating or higher. This means that customers will receive top notch customer service from start to finish. At Repairspaid.com, customers can obtain instant...more
Every business should be started with a plan. A plan provides a guideline for the business people involved to proceed in the right direction, and these guidelines form the foundation of the plan. If the business is small enough, all those who are involved directly in the business may come up with the plan. However, a large scale business may...more
Selecting corporate ties is no mean task. Every aspect is vital, right from the quality of the material used to the shape and size. If you are planning to buy a corporate tie, ensure that it appears as simple as it can. The more a plain tie looks, that better it would be. Remember that the quality is given highest priority. Even if a...more
If you're a business owner in the modern era, you need to be on the lookout for ways to increase productivity and decrease your overall costs. One of the tools many business owners are using is a good VPN.A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows users within a company to access the files and programs they need through an Internet connection. This will eliminate a lot of costs because the network can be based on the company's individual needs and tailored to streamline their processes.An important type of hardware is the concentrator. The units utilize the latest in encryption security methods. This hardware can also handle increased traffic and users. The information travels through a private path or tunnel across the Internet. The tunnel protects the information with encryption. This coding process means the company data is only readable by intended users.The software is called a client, and there are numerous types depending on the network. It is installed on individual computers. Decisions must be made concerning how the information is shared within the company network. In other words, the sales department probably wouldn't have access to the company's accounting files. It may...more
Finding the lowest mortgage interest isnt a matter of luck and circumstance. It takes research, time and work to scout out the mortgage lenders and get the best quotes from them. Heres how to find the lowest interest rates when youre looking for a...more
Say what? Benefit auction ideas for vegetables?It might seem like an unusual question, but I recently had an individual email me with this inquiry. If one person has a question like this, I suspect others might as well, so let's tackle the question...more
Many entrepreneurs with online business have learnt to tap the potential of email marketing method. If the marketer uses this form of promotion appropriately it yields fruitful results. A businessperson uses this method for selling...more
One of my door to door sales training customers emailed for help with a common sales problem..."I got my door to door customers interested but they wouldn't buy it." This happens a lot and it ends many careers for those who cannot get past it. For...more
EBay is a very popular auction site, probably the most popular one around the world. Thousands of transactions are opened and closed every week and millions of people are buying and selling on eBay every year. But, what makes eBay such...more
Timely payment of wages is necessary for employee satisfaction and to keep them motivated. The slightest lapse in this regard can prove very expensive. However, managing payroll is a difficult task for even the most proficient employee. Personnel...more