What are economists saying about the future of New Zealand's economy and how does this affect the decision to invest in property?The question many potential investors have is whether or not the housing market has reached bottom yet. Recently it was stated that the industry has declined 12% over 2007 figures. Some pundits have said that it could go even further with another 5% decline expected before the bottom is hit.Putting Economic Forecasts...more
When was the last time you threw away a working Promotional Calculator? People just don't dispose of such a practical gift which is why you should consider using them for your next promotional merchandise purchase. They are used at home, at school,in the office and on the move. How many times can you say that about a promotional item?1 Promotional Credit Card CalculatorThe Credit Card Calculator was one of the very first promotional calculators...more
Is this the best time to be investing in New Zealand real estate? The answer depends. Take a look at both the pros and cons regarding the current market before making a decision to tie up capital funds in property investment.The ProsFor one thing, the amount of new residents coming into the country is on the rise, with an estimated 20,000 people arriving annually and a net increase to the population of approximately 11,000. This represents a real demand for additional housing, both rentals and purchased homes. At the same time, supply is decreasing. Due to economic concerns, much of the real estate in New Zealand is being offered at reasonable prices and favourable interest rates.The global recession is affecting New Zealand less than other countries and a rebound is expected sooner here, as well. The same is true for Australia, our biggest trading partner. The financial health of New Zealand has always been stronger due to the absence of subprime lending practices in conjunction with stable banking structures and government support of financial institutions. The American policy of printing cash has resulted in a strong influx of liquidity worldwide which is expected to help the...more
In some workplaces, the mention of team development leads to groans and unhappy mumblings by the employees, and it is clear then that these people have had unhappy experiences with this idea previously. However, team building can and should be fun, and with a suitable program in place, it can help the productivity of any company.Team development is...more
Chris Carpenter - Master of PPC Marketing? In 2002, Chris Carpenter, an online marketer now, was no different from a normal employee who worked nine to five at a little firm. Like many others, he had a financially difficult life, until he noticed that he was helping somebody else grow rich with his hardwork and efforts. As a smart individual, he...more
Just like any passionate relationship, you need to love your business. That love gives you the energy and passion to keep your attitude positive and optimistic. There are many factors that contribute to the success of a business. But attitude is by far the most important. Your attitude can carry you through many challenges. Optimism is part of the positive attitude your ability to see the real possibilities in what you are building and creating. Of course, you can see the magic in mistakes and the silver lining in challenges, but you consistently see possibilities. Sometimes you realize that that what you see as possible is in the best interest of the business, but perhaps not your ideal idea. For example; social networking, you know will help you in building your business, but you are not really keen on setting up your profiles, and maintaining the contacts. But, on the other hand, if it IS going to increase your sales, then you need to do it!It's your passion shining through, guiding you to make the hard decisions and do activities that aren't your first choice. Let's face, you love what you do, and you love your business. At the core, you went into business to change your...more
The eBay business can be most likened to an online flea market. But, as with most flea markets, there is always the possibility that questionable hawkers lurk around the corners. Therefore, there must be rules in place to insure that the auctions and...more
The CARS Act or Car Allowance Rebate System Act is colloquially known the 'Cash for Clunkers' program in US. The programme officially commenced on July1, 2009 and ended on August 24, 2009. It had been introduced as a $3 billion US federal scrappage...more
If you are considering starting a small business, or if you already own your own business but can't quite seem to get on top of things, you need to know what the personal characteristics are of a truly successful small business owner. Quite frankly,...more
Undisclosed Offshore Accounts are being hunted down with FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) information requests of U.S. Taxpayers suspected of hiding assets in the wake of the UBS AG fallout and IRS Offshore Settlement Initiative. What is in...more
But what actually means the competition? About what is your online business opportunity competing? About customers, about the correct customers, about site traffic or about what? There is of course no straight answer, but you will get a guidance, if...more
Author: Ben HarbourIf you run a business or are looking at making money online, then Blogging can be an excellent way to achieve this. Collect Opted In Emails You need to have the option for people to subscribe via email if not then your leaving...more