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...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, CEO of First National Bank of Pasco (FNB Pasco) near Tampa, Florida, Banking is a people business....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 available limit, the interest rate charged and any fees, in addition to costs that might be incurred for general maintenance of the account. The second aspect to look at is the reward itself, and whether this represents one which best suits your own personal interests, needs and habits.Very often, reward credit cards work by providing you with points on your account whenever your credit card is used to purchase goods or services from companies which are either subsidiary ones of the credit card company itself, or part of an affiliate network of finance and retail companies and organisations. One typical example many people come across is a credit card which offers consumers reward points for purchasing fuel from a particular garage or retailer. With a set number of points per litre or per gallon, these points can be accumulated until a...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...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 a highly qualified pool of human resources, companies around the globe have seen the wisdom of...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 social justice. The public has learned to demand this in exchange for corporate existence. Although it is also true that many companies get away by paying mere lip service to corporate social responsibility, a lot of other companies have found it profitable to actually do the right thing. As more and more people are becoming socially responsible themselves, companies that go green or use sustainable technologies in producing environmentally safe products are gaining increasing numbers of loyal customers. From hybrid cars to green home cleaning solutions to natural makeup, products that save the earth are becoming the choice of many consumers. On the other hand, companies that have been caught red-handed such as those proven to cause environmental contamination or those proven to outsource their manufacturing to sweatshops in developing countries have faced censure and profit-shearing boycotts. Aside from the profitability of...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
Summary: By all accounts, it works. They claim 100% successful trades. The one live account I found out there indeed had 100% successful trades and a 170% net profit over 7 weeks. The drawbacks are that you have to manually trade (the robot only...more
There is lots of talk these days about foreclosures. Investing in foreclosures can be a big money maker when it comes to real estate investing niches. While investing in foreclosures results in large profits when you choose the right house, ther are...more