The world of technology is changing faster than many would like. If you get the latest techie toy you can bet something better, faster and cheaper will come along soon thereafter. That is a good thing.IP network video cameras make "old" CCTV seem like old fogies. IP cameras are definitely the wave of the future and the way the security camera business is going.What can they do for you? These cameras send video signals over a local area network...more
A neighborhood produce co-op is a way to get the community working together. It is also helps some of the less fortunate families in the area to be able to get sufficient food to feed their families. Organizing and managing a produce co-op can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do in your life.What kind of skills or education should I have?You should be able to talk to and relate to people from a variety of different socio-economic...more
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 have the ability to provide opportunities, change mind-sets, and build economies.Problems that Market-Based Solutions Can FixTake, for an example, the scenario of small rural farmers trying to eke out a living by selling their crops. The problem for these farmers, in many instances, is not that they dont work hard enough or that they dont have something valuable to offer people its simply that they do not have access or control to the necessary markets to get a deserved and fair return on their products.The reasons for not having access to the necessary markets in this case can be caused by many different factors, of which only three are listed below:1. They dont have a sufficient knowledge of market opportunities or how to take advantage...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...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...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 require professional help such as from a lawyer and an accountant to guide them through the steps in forming the plan and including vital information about the business for the future. A joint venture business is no different in case of the requirement of a business plan. There are five main pointers to be included in this plan that are: 1. Executive summary -The executive summary is a short note on your business, its goals and a short description of your plans to reach that goal. It should form the introduction to your business plan so that anyone who reads it will only get a sneak peak into your business. Although it forms the beginning of your plan, you should form this at the end of everything so that you know exactly what to put into it.2.Company description -A company description should not be too long. It should include what the...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...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...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