Brad: You give a lot of speeches to business owners. Tell me again, what drives you nuts? Dr. Lisa: When someone says We lost money on that job. Brad: Thats cost accounting talking. Its amazing the owner is still in business, saying something like that. If his competition didnt all think the same way, he would be out of business. Dr. Lisa: Truly variable costsmaterials, outsourcing, freight, sales commissionsare normally just a...more
Promotional Paper Products are one of the mainstays of the Promotional Merchandise market. Millions of these extremely practical and inexpensive Promotional Gifts are given away and used daily. This article gives you all the information you need on the top 5 best selling Promotional Memo Holders and demonstrates why you should consider them for your next promotion.Promotional Memo BlocksThese excellent desktop promotional gifts we once only...more
On a recent survey, I asked what obstacles job seekers are experiencing in their search for a green career.I wasn't surprised to see responses centered around these themes:- Not enough green job openings in my local area.- Not sure how to translate my skills into a green career.- Lack of experience.- Figuring out how to manage the transition to a new career from a financial standpoint.Other people were able to give a specific reason they weren't making the progress they wanted.- Not enough time.- Feeling discouraged.- Being unfocused.- Feeling unmotivated.Another group of people listed themselves as their key obstacle.Are You Getting in Your Own Way?Over the last two decades I've helped many people change careers. By witnessing their journeys over the years I've learned that career changers experience certain blocks that impact their ability to move forward toward their goal.Figuring Out Your Green Career GoalNot sure what your passions are? Knowing what you are passionate about is a key component to clarifying your future career goal. The first step to identifying what you love is recognizing how you feel inside when you run across a topic you are passionate about. It's...more
Green Investing With todays focus on saving the environment, investing in green solutions is a unique niche. The hole in the ozone layer is growing, lakes and rivers suffer the effects of toxic waste, and acid rain threatens wildlife. We are now moving toward a better future with electric cars and recycling but that may not be enough to turn things...more
How Investing in Green Companies Can Save the PlanetAs the seasons change we notice the beauty of the trees and changing colors. The reds, oranges, and purples are a beautiful sight. Most of us are fortunate to see the beauty of the changing seasons because there are trees in abundance. For those who live in cities devoid of greenery, they can...more
Plant Trees and Make a Mint Traditional investments involve stocks, bonds, and options with companies that produce goods and services you may not always believe in. Financial brokers and agents do an excellent job of recommending mixed portfolios to spread the risks and get a good return on your investment. But shouldnt you invest in something you believe in and will have long range benefits? Ask yourself what matters most for your childrens future. Shouldnt they have a safer world to live in filled with fresh air, clean rivers and oceans? Do you want them to live in a Matrix-type world filled with machines and devoid of greenery? Consider that every decision you make affects them. There are many options for Green Investing. Solar panels, wind turbines, and waste energy companies are springing up because the world is demanding alternative forms of energy. Another green option is hardwood trees. Despite the many instances of land being stripped of its trees, there are companies that plant and sustain trees for future use. The trees are planted and harvested in 10-25 years and used for utility poles. All parts of the tree are used for energy consumption that supports green...more
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Lumber Have you ever passed a truck full of logs on the highway and wondered what they were going to do with all those trees? Its an odd sight and can be scary if you are driving behind one of those trucks. What you...more
Alternative Investment Options for a Environmentally Safer WorldGold is at an all time high and is a highly sought after investment option. Its value has remained through the turbulence of stock market fluctuations. Other precious metals have done...more
There are several key benefits of using 3D CAD design and CAD 3D modeling in Civil, Mechanical and Architectural industry. Key benefits include simplicity, automation and interactive analysis. Integrating CAD systems with Enterprise Resource Planning...more
As a business owner, you know that you are obliged to accept credit card payments in order to be competitive in your industry. But perhaps you are intimidated by the number of choices and the sheer amount of information that you must wade through to...more
The Revenue Management System, Remit, is a cost effective, user friendly & comprehensive solution which integrates the entire spectrum of work under Revenue Management of Electricity & Gas Transmission and Distribution through dedicated modules that...more
In this era of communication, the metering domain is also engulfed in exploiting the advantages of various communication technologies to make meters smarter by integrating communication technology. As labour costs are increasing world-over, the drive...more