IntroductionA few years ago, a small oil and gas company in a large city re-located its principal offices to a smaller city in the same state but forgot to change its registered agent address at the Secretary of States office to reflect the move. Later, a third party filed a lawsuit against the company but could not locate its registered agent. As required, the third party checked the Secretary of States office to obtain the current address...more
The Commerce department in Washington D.C. reported today that housing starts dropped 13 % to a record low in April. The largest contributor was Multi family unit, such as Condominiums and apartment complexes, which were off a whopping 46%. Single family structures were actually up 2.8%. That would help to explain the positive growing home builders sentiment. NAHB, the National Association of Home Builders, housing market index reported numbers...more
Project management training courses come in many sizes, types, and flavors. As Project Management is very popular topic among professionals today, there are many project management training courses out there to help Project Managers advance their skills and careers. Choosing the right project management courses among the plethora of options, however, can be daunting! This article provides some guidance to help project managers more easily sift through the myriad of options and find the ideal set of project management training courses for their situation.Here are some steps a project manager can take to identify the most beneficial project management training courses for their situation:1. Match Training to Current ChallengesA great place to start is to first look at current challenges and problems. For example, Project Managers often have challenges gathering clear requirements for the project, or maybe have special challenges with stakeholders on their projects. . Another complex multi-dimensional issue is project communications. Other less experienced project managers might like to work on their basic management skills. This may involve taking project management training courses...more
How Involving Your Community Bank Is Easier Than You ThinkWhen it comes to raising community awareness about a special interest, a local charity or a health concern, dont overlook your community bank. Thats right; community banks are in the business of doing business in the community FOR the community. In fact, according to Robert Sumner,...more
A rewards credit card can very often represent excellent value and present real benefits to the consumer. However, it is important not to sign up for a credit card based on the reward alone, and it will be important to take two things into consideration.The first aspect to consider is whether the card itself represents good value in terms of the...more
Do you know what a secured loan is? A secured loan is a loan in which the person wishing to borrow has to give some sort of security, characteristically their property. A loan against a building that is owned outright is called a first charge, whereas a loan secured on a property that already has a mortgage is called a second charge.The amount you can borrow usually ranges from 3.000 pounds to 50.000 pounds, even though you can borrow sums up to 100.000 pounds, over a period of between 3 and 25 years. A penalty may be charged for early repayment of the loan, a fact you should check during the application process.You may even be able to borrow up to 80 per cent of your property's value, although since the credit crunch, this is now unlikely. What are the advantages of a secured loan? It's usually easier to acquire a secured loan than other forms of credit, largely because your borrowing is protected by the equity in your property. Secured loans are a way of borrowing large amounts that would usually be impossible by way of unsecured loans and offer the option of paying back smaller amounts over a longer time.They are a costly choice but, if other channels of credit have dried up,...more
Business process outsourcing has opened the doors of third world countries like the Philippines to global business, inspiring local talent to attain world-class credentials and eligibility. Now that the country has proven its capability at providing...more
Corporate social responsibility is the buzz word in big business. In this age of environmental awareness and people empowerment, corporations are expected to behave ethically, uphold environmental sustainability, help combat poverty and support...more
These are the days of skillful and qualified marketing. Looks are of immense importance in selling the products of a company or business. Even the envelopes you bring into play to your letters and all related credentials also need to show a...more
I discover a lot of business and life lessons in movies. While I dont get out much these days, and I rarely have occasion to kick back and watch them at home, I value the nuggets of wisdom that I take away from them.One night I actually put my feet...more
The Christmas season is upon us, and children young and old take great pleasure in wrapping gifts for loved ones and friends.Now, a little family history here... my mother, Head Wrapper of our household at Christmas, was not one to 'fuss' with...more
I live in a small rural community in Western Canada, sandwiched between a small city of about 80,000 and a major metropolitan center. Theres a lot of pressure to buy from local businesses in order to support our entrepreneurial base.Im in...more