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<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 01:41:19 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>Business And Finance</category><category>facebook</category><category>zach braff</category><category>Gmail</category><category>Increase traffic rank</category><category>Promote Center</category><category>ace hardware</category><category>animal planet</category><category>aquarius</category><category>b2</category><category>bristol motor speedway</category><category>craigslist</category><category>ebay</category><category>elin nordegren</category><category>equinox</category><category>facebook login</category><category>gonzaga university</category><category>google</category><category>google adwords</category><category>haiti news</category><category>hotel</category><category>hotmail.com</category><category>kia soul</category><category>lowes</category><category>mapquest</category><category>mma videos</category><category>myspace</category><category>pace</category><category>purim</category><category>quality score</category><category>rose mcgowan</category><category>sdn</category><category>search</category><category>stealth</category><category>subaru forester</category><category>super mario bros online</category><category>thumblr themes</category><category>training</category><category>tsunami in japan</category><category>wyclef jean</category><category>yahoo</category><category>yahoo mail</category><category>you tube</category><category>youtube</category><category>zodiac</category><title>Promote Center</title><description>Publish the best articles on finance, to discuss social problems and epidemics that plagued the community, are also useful as a medium for advertising and the media to read that add insight, and open the way towards the welfare of the reader.</description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>82</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-2615011475830556177</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:48:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:48:29.376-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Make Your Exhibition a Success</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Planning an exhibition can sometimes be tricky. There are so many different things to organise and prepare for that it can be hard to know where to start, but failing simply isn’t an option. So just how can you make your exhibition a success? <br /><br />The first thing to do is plan in advance. You need to make sure that you know what you’re doing and you know what things you need to get, because if you leave it all until the last minute it’s a recipe for disaster. You’ll need to consider things like exhibition stands, chairs, banners, displays and anything else that could be needed for your exhibition to run smoothly, and make sure every possible setback has been prepared for so you don’t get a nasty shock. <br /><br />Your finances will be another important consideration. Exhibitions can be costly endeavours so it’s essential that you’ve got every financial aspect sorted, and make sure to consider things like event insurance if you want added piece of mind. This can go a long way to ensuring your success, because having insurance in place can make the whole thing a lot less stressful with one less thing to worry about. <br /><br />Then you need to think about where you’re going to get the necessary supplies from. You can only hope of a successful exhibition if you’ve got everything in place before you begin, and that’s only going to be achieved if you have access to the right company to suit. With so many out there it’s often difficult to know where to begin, and trawling through web page after web page can be a nightmare. A much better idea would be to head to a central website that can put you in touch with all the different suppliers from one place, and that’s exactly what TSNN can do. <br /><br />TSNN is a leading online directory with access to all the top exhibition supply companies on the web. They’re able to offer a quick quote board letting the quotes come to you instead of the other way around, and when you can contact numerous different companies in one go the whole thing becomes far simpler. There’s no need to call each company individually to ask for a quote because they’ll simply come back to you with their best offer, and with all the best suppliers being easily accessed there’s no need to worry about not getting the quality that you’re looking for. <br /><br />So, a successful exhibition comes down to having everything planned in advance, with all the financial aspects sorted and every product that you need being easily sourced. You’ll need everything from exhibition stands to event insurance to make sure you’re totally covered, and then all you have to do is get advertising – attracting delegates and potential clients/consumers will of course be the primary measure of success. If you can get everything arranged (and if you run everything to the best of your ability on the day) then you’ll have no problem achieving the success that you’re looking for.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Rick Dahne</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/make-your-exhibition-success.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-1732679031658780010</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:46:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:46:53.109-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>What Does Business Card Etiquette Mean?</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Business cards are an important marketing tool for any business owner. They are used in business meetings as an introduction and left with potential customers as a means of getting a foot in the door. People give them out when someone needs their contact information and business cards should be used often and as necessary to promote and carry on business. <br /><br />But what does business card etiquette mean? Many times, a business card serves as the first impression that a potential client has of you and your business. It is therefore extremely important that the business card is accurate and that it is clean. It should be easy to read with nothing crossed off or handwritten on its surface. It reflects your personality and should exude the quality of the services or products you provide. <br /><br />A business card should be treated with the respect that you would treat the person handing it to you. Don't discard it abruptly and put it down without looking at it. Read it when it is handed to you. Look at it and leave it out so that you can refer to information on it if needed during your meeting. Most times business cards are exchanged when people first meet, but sometimes circumstances don't permit that so wait until it is appropriate to do so. <br /><br />Business card etiquette also says that you should never include business cards with a thank you note or a congratulatory letter or other personal note. It should not be given out at a funeral or other serious events where people's thoughts are on entirely different subjects. If someone asks you for your card then it is permissible - but otherwise keep them in your pocket. <br /><br />Always be prepared with enough business cards - including extras - when attending any type of business meeting, conference or seminar. Chances are there are going to be additional people there that you had not anticipated. If you do, however, run out of cards, make sure that you get the contact information for the people who did not receive one and have a card sent to them afterwards. <br /><br />It's important to resist the temptation to just hand out your business cards en masse at certain events. Remember, proper timing is critical along with handing them out at appropriate meetings and venues. Your company's reputation and your own reputation may suffer if you attempt to "do business" at the improper time and place.</div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-does-business-card-etiquette-mean.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-3537337102694150131</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:43:08.545-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Branding Mistakes Related to Business Cards</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Everyone knows that if you own a business or provide some type of service you need to have a business card. Business cards are a means of marketing your company and telling a prospective client who and what you are – and what you do. But what exactly do you need to have on your business card? <br /><br />Most people think that the standard items listed on a business card include: <br /><br />The name of the company <br /><br />Your title <br /><br />Your address <br /><br />Your other contact information such as e-mail address, telephone, etc. <br /><br />Your services or specialties <br /><br />But which of these items really need to be there? Let's look at them one at a time. <br /><br />The name of the company – unless it is a big corporation with a brand name that will ensure that you get inside the door, the company name is not absolutely essential. Instead you can use something like "Make an Impression Using My Limo Services" if you are a limousine driver and want to increase your customer base. People will know that you have a limousine service so they don't need to know that the name of the company is ABC Services because it doesn't mean anything. <br /><br />Your title – if your title really means something like an Engineering Consultant, then it's important to the services you provide. But if your title is Vice President of the B Team that doesn't really mean anything. <br /><br />Your address – this is important because it confirms that you are a legitimate business. Many people who work from home do not like to put their address on their business card, but you need to have some address like a post office box so that people will have confidence that you are a legitimate business. <br /><br />Your other contact information – this is vital and probably the most important part of the business card because it is the way that people can contact you. After all – that is the whole point of providing a business card. <br /><br />Your services or products – most people will not take the time to read a list of services or products. For one thing – those products or services may change over time and consequently your list will be obsolete. <br /><br />Keep the business card simple with pertinent information that is essential to new business. Also, don't be afraid to create several different business card versions - keeping in mind the different types of uses and circumstances where they will come in handy for marketing your company. A simple card may be best in certain situations, but a full fledged, information packed card that uses the front and back of your business card may be the best thing to give out in other circumstances.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Gayle Hawks</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/branding-mistakes-related-to-business.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-376751185254648989</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:41:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:41:18.801-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Earn Some Extra Money Doing Weekend Jobs</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Believe it or not, there are many weekend job opportunities for those people looking to earn to some extra money. If you have moderate to exceptional skills, for example in cooking, gardening, sewing, then consider offering them to your friends and acquaintances or neighbors for a fee. Alternatively, you can set up an online home based business with specific working hours. If you have a passion or specialty in cooking or what ever else you extra enjoy doing, then this would make the weekend job even more enjoyable—you are doing what you enjoy most. <br /><br />If baking is your thing and you can make distinctive homemade cookies, cakes, doughnuts, cupcakes, then selling them at the weekend will provide you with all the satisfaction of knowing you are earning money doing what you enjoy most. Some other people are skilled at decorating wedding cakes, birthday cakes, anniversary cakes etc. Moreover, you can even decorate you cookies, cupcakes, for any festivals, or birthdays. Some people enjoy homemade foods and you can make a habit of selling them your homemade foods at the weekend. They can make custom made orders and this will gives you an opportunity to earn some good extra income and at what you enjoy most. <br /><br />The other are you can offer you services at the weekend is he service industry. For example, a person can offer to run errand and be paid for doing so. Your neighbor’s car may have developed some problem during the week and you can offer to repair it at a fee. Your neighborhood may be searching for somebody to paint all their houses, and this is an area you can offer your services.-Just be sure while you are at it, you are doing a professional job. The more professional and thorough you are, the better you will get and the more jobs you will be called to do, thus earning yourselves a tidy sum at jobs you enjoy doing. <br /><br />There are always some minor things to mend at home, and know that your home is not a special case, every other house has the same kind of problems. Offer to fix them but at a fee and rest assured your hands will be full and by the time you knew it, a tidy accumulation of money has formed in your pockets. <br /><br />If you prefer working with computers, there are always jobs to be found over the internet if you know how to negotiate about it. If you are good with accounting, search for accounting job to offer at the weekend and rest assured you will never lack a n accounting job in your life. If this is not your area of expertise, perform other chores, for example, data entry, posting classified post, paid surveys etc. <br /><br />In a summary, there are many weekends’ jobs for those who are not choosy and need to make some extra money while at the same time they are enjoying themselves. There is always something for everyone if they searched enough.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Michael Smith</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/earn-some-extra-money-doing-weekend_29.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-3352183212294641700</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:31:27.872-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Learn How to Make Money by Buying and Selling Repossessed Houses</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Most individuals recognise that investing capital in a repossessed house is an excellent system to make money and, what with the economic downturn predicted to carry on through 2011, there will be heaps of openings around. And, in actual fact, buying and selling property is no different to buying and selling any other commodity. One piece of advice, though, don't accept everything you read! Businesses undertaking to find you properties at, say, 70% below market value (BMV) are to be viewed with caution. <br /><br />As is all too obvious, we are now in a depressed property market, which should be excellent for repossessions. <br /><br />There will be extra 'distressed' sales around, that is people who find themselves in economic adversity are inclined to give up and stop paying their mortgage, consequently putting an additional repossessed house on the market. <br /><br />However, there will be a smaller probability of you selling-on your bargain buy, notwithstanding how well you have decorated it. Ultimately, a property is only worth what the consumer is prepared to pay. <br /><br />Yet, there is still capital to be made, without doubt as the market picks up from 2012 onwards you will be in a better place to sell any well-priced repossessed property you buy this year. <br /><br />The Buy-to-Let Market <br /><br />All the latest figures show a growth in the buy-to-let market, which increased by 7% last year (2010). And given the relentless financial pressures it is probable that the figure will rise once again in 2011. <br /><br />Yet, as with any mushrooming market, prices are being pushed down. Most rents have fallen by 0.3% from the beginning of this year – the typical rent, by the way, is £682 per calendar month. However, monthly rents are still 4% higher than they were at this time last year. <br /><br />Don't forget that the buy-to-let sector is a lawyer's delight – which is possibly why loans for buy-to-let aren't easy to find. There are some specialised lenders but they are thin on the ground. This doesn't mean that buying a repossessed property to let is out of the question, what it means is that you will need to find a sector-specific.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Mark Jenkins</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/learn-how-to-make-money-by-buying-and_29.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-2354110041404906246</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:30:06.920-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Retail Pricing Strategies</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a lot of factors that can influence the profitability and a retailer’s bottom line. Setting the right price is a crucial step towards achieving that wanted profit. One of the main objectives of retailers is to make a profit, but figuring out what and how to price products may not be as easy as it seems. <br /><br />Before you can determine which retail pricing strategy to use in setting the right price for your retail products, you must first know the costs associated with the products. Two key elements in factoring product cost is the cost of goods and the amount of operating expense. <br /><br />The cost of goods includes the amount paid for the product, plus any shipping or handling expenses. The cost of operating the business, or operating expense, includes overhead, payroll, marketing and office supplies. <br /><br />Regardless of the pricing strategy used, the retail price of the products should more than cover the cost of obtaining the goods plus the expenses related to operating the business. A retailer simply cannot succeed in business if they continue to sell their products below cost. <br /><br />Now that you understand what your products actually cost, you should look at how your competition is pricing their products. Retailers will also need to examine their channels of distribution and research what the market is willing to pay. <br /><br />Many pricing strategies exist and each is used based on particular a set of circumstances. Here are a few of the more popular pricing strategies to consider: <br /><br />Mark-up Pricing <br /><br />Markup on cost can be calculated by adding a pre-set (often industry standard) profit margin, or percentage, to the cost of the merchandise. Markup on retail is determined by dividing the dollar markup by retail. Be sure to keep the initial mark-up high enough to cover price reductions, discounts, shrinkage and other anticipated expenses, and still achieve a satisfactory profit. Retailers with a varied product selection can use different mark-ups on each product line. <br /><br />Vendor Pricing <br /><br />Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) is a common strategy used by the smaller retail shops to avoid price wars and still maintain a decent profit. Some suppliers have minimum advertised prices but also suggest the retail pricing. By pricing products with the suggested retail prices supplied by the vendor, the retailer is out of the decision-making process. Another issue with using pre-set prices is that it doesn't allow a retailer to have an advantage over the competition. <br /><br />Competitive Pricing <br /><br />Consumers have many choices and are generally willing to shop around to receive the best price. Retailers considering a competitive pricing strategy will need to provide outstanding customer service to stand above the competition. <br /><br />Pricing below competition simply means pricing products lower than the competitor's price. This strategy works well if the retailer negotiates the best prices, reduces costs and develops a marketing strategy to focus on price specials. <br /><br />Prestige pricing, or pricing above competition, may be considered when location, exclusivity or unique customer service can justify higher prices. Retailers that stock high-quality merchandise that isn't available at any other location may be quite successful in pricing their products above competitors. <br /><br />Psychological Pricing <br /><br />Psychological pricing is used when prices are set to a certain level where the consumer perceives the price to be fair. The most common method is odd-pricing using figures that end in 5, 7 or 9. It is believed that consumers tend to round down a price of $9.95 to $9, rather than $10. <br /><br />Other Pricing Strategies <br /><br />Keystone pricing is not used as often as it once was. Doubling the cost paid for merchandise was once the rule of pricing products, but very few products these days allow a retailer to keystone the product price. <br /><br />Multiple pricing is a method which involves selling more than one product for one price, such as three items for $1.00. Not only is this strategy great for markdowns or sales events, but retailers have noticed consumers tend to purchase in larger amounts where the multiple pricing strategy is used. <br /><br />Discount pricing and price reductions are a natural part of retailing. Discounting can include coupons, rebates, seasonal prices and other promotional markdowns. <br /><br />Merchandise priced below cost is referred to as loss leaders. Although retailers make no profit on these discounted items, the hope is consumers will purchase other products at higher margins during their visit to the store. <br /><br />As you develop the best pricing model for your retail business, understand the ideal pricing strategy will depend on more than costs. It also depends on good pricing practices. <br /><br />It is difficult to say which component of pricing is more important than another. Just keep in mind, the right product price is the price the consumer is willing to pay, while providing a profit to the retailer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Anne Carter</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/retail-pricing-strategies_29.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-1447013834602949197</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:26:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:27:10.272-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Earn Some Extra Money Doing Weekend Jobs</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Believe it or not, there are many weekend job opportunities for those people looking to earn to some extra money. If you have moderate to exceptional skills, for example in cooking, gardening, sewing, then consider offering them to your friends and acquaintances or neighbors for a fee. Alternatively, you can set up an online home based business with specific working hours. If you have a passion or specialty in cooking or what ever else you extra enjoy doing, then this would make the weekend job even more enjoyable—you are doing what you enjoy most. <br /><br />If baking is your thing and you can make distinctive homemade cookies, cakes, doughnuts, cupcakes, then selling them at the weekend will provide you with all the satisfaction of knowing you are earning money doing what you enjoy most. Some other people are skilled at decorating wedding cakes, birthday cakes, anniversary cakes etc. Moreover, you can even decorate you cookies, cupcakes, for any festivals, or birthdays. Some people enjoy homemade foods and you can make a habit of selling them your homemade foods at the weekend. They can make custom made orders and this will gives you an opportunity to earn some good extra income and at what you enjoy most. <br /><br />The other are you can offer you services at the weekend is he service industry. For example, a person can offer to run errand and be paid for doing so. Your neighbor’s car may have developed some problem during the week and you can offer to repair it at a fee. Your neighborhood may be searching for somebody to paint all their houses, and this is an area you can offer your services.-Just be sure while you are at it, you are doing a professional job. The more professional and thorough you are, the better you will get and the more jobs you will be called to do, thus earning yourselves a tidy sum at jobs you enjoy doing. <br /><br />There are always some minor things to mend at home, and know that your home is not a special case, every other house has the same kind of problems. Offer to fix them but at a fee and rest assured your hands will be full and by the time you knew it, a tidy accumulation of money has formed in your pockets. <br /><br />If you prefer working with computers, there are always jobs to be found over the internet if you know how to negotiate about it. If you are good with accounting, search for accounting job to offer at the weekend and rest assured you will never lack a n accounting job in your life. If this is not your area of expertise, perform other chores, for example, data entry, posting classified post, paid surveys etc. <br /><br />In a summary, there are many weekends’ jobs for those who are not choosy and need to make some extra money while at the same time they are enjoying themselves. There is always something for everyone if they searched enough.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Michael Smith</b> </div></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/earn-some-extra-money-doing-weekend.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-6751585650676456508</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:23:10.724-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Learn How to Make Money by Buying and Selling Repossessed Houses</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Most individuals recognise that investing capital in a repossessed house is an excellent system to make money and, what with the economic downturn predicted to carry on through 2011, there will be heaps of openings around. And, in actual fact, buying and selling property is no different to buying and selling any other commodity. One piece of advice, though, don't accept everything you read! Businesses undertaking to find you properties at, say, 70% below market value (BMV) are to be viewed with caution. <br /><br />As is all too obvious, we are now in a depressed property market, which should be excellent for repossessions. <br /><br />There will be extra 'distressed' sales around, that is people who find themselves in economic adversity are inclined to give up and stop paying their mortgage, consequently putting an additional repossessed house on the market. <br /><br />However, there will be a smaller probability of you selling-on your bargain buy, notwithstanding how well you have decorated it. Ultimately, a property is only worth what the consumer is prepared to pay. <br /><br />Yet, there is still capital to be made, without doubt as the market picks up from 2012 onwards you will be in a better place to sell any well-priced repossessed property you buy this year. <br /><br />The Buy-to-Let Market <br /><br />All the latest figures show a growth in the buy-to-let market, which increased by 7% last year (2010). And given the relentless financial pressures it is probable that the figure will rise once again in 2011. <br /><br />Yet, as with any mushrooming market, prices are being pushed down. Most rents have fallen by 0.3% from the beginning of this year – the typical rent, by the way, is £682 per calendar month. However, monthly rents are still 4% higher than they were at this time last year. <br /><br />Don't forget that the buy-to-let sector is a lawyer's delight – which is possibly why loans for buy-to-let aren't easy to find. There are some specialised lenders but they are thin on the ground. This doesn't mean that buying a repossessed property to let is out of the question, what it means is that you will need to find a sector-specific.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">&nbsp; by : <b class="author">Mark Jenkins</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/learn-how-to-make-money-by-buying-and.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-600050953862372307</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:21:32.428-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Retail Pricing Strategies</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">&nbsp;There are a lot of factors that can influence the profitability and a retailer’s bottom line. Setting the right price is a crucial step towards achieving that wanted profit. One of the main objectives of retailers is to make a profit, but figuring out what and how to price products may not be as easy as it seems. <br /><br />Before you can determine which retail pricing strategy to use in setting the right price for your retail products, you must first know the costs associated with the products. Two key elements in factoring product cost is the cost of goods and the amount of operating expense. <br /><br />The cost of goods includes the amount paid for the product, plus any shipping or handling expenses. The cost of operating the business, or operating expense, includes overhead, payroll, marketing and office supplies. <br /><br />Regardless of the pricing strategy used, the retail price of the products should more than cover the cost of obtaining the goods plus the expenses related to operating the business. A retailer simply cannot succeed in business if they continue to sell their products below cost. <br /><br />Now that you understand what your products actually cost, you should look at how your competition is pricing their products. Retailers will also need to examine their channels of distribution and research what the market is willing to pay. <br /><br />Many pricing strategies exist and each is used based on particular a set of circumstances. Here are a few of the more popular pricing strategies to consider: <br /><br />Mark-up Pricing <br /><br />Markup on cost can be calculated by adding a pre-set (often industry standard) profit margin, or percentage, to the cost of the merchandise. Markup on retail is determined by dividing the dollar markup by retail. Be sure to keep the initial mark-up high enough to cover price reductions, discounts, shrinkage and other anticipated expenses, and still achieve a satisfactory profit. Retailers with a varied product selection can use different mark-ups on each product line. <br /><br />Vendor Pricing <br /><br />Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) is a common strategy used by the smaller retail shops to avoid price wars and still maintain a decent profit. Some suppliers have minimum advertised prices but also suggest the retail pricing. By pricing products with the suggested retail prices supplied by the vendor, the retailer is out of the decision-making process. Another issue with using pre-set prices is that it doesn't allow a retailer to have an advantage over the competition. <br /><br />Competitive Pricing <br /><br />Consumers have many choices and are generally willing to shop around to receive the best price. Retailers considering a competitive pricing strategy will need to provide outstanding customer service to stand above the competition. <br /><br />Pricing below competition simply means pricing products lower than the competitor's price. This strategy works well if the retailer negotiates the best prices, reduces costs and develops a marketing strategy to focus on price specials. <br /><br />Prestige pricing, or pricing above competition, may be considered when location, exclusivity or unique customer service can justify higher prices. Retailers that stock high-quality merchandise that isn't available at any other location may be quite successful in pricing their products above competitors. <br /><br />Psychological Pricing <br /><br />Psychological pricing is used when prices are set to a certain level where the consumer perceives the price to be fair. The most common method is odd-pricing using figures that end in 5, 7 or 9. It is believed that consumers tend to round down a price of $9.95 to $9, rather than $10. <br /><br />Other Pricing Strategies <br /><br />Keystone pricing is not used as often as it once was. Doubling the cost paid for merchandise was once the rule of pricing products, but very few products these days allow a retailer to keystone the product price. <br /><br />Multiple pricing is a method which involves selling more than one product for one price, such as three items for $1.00. Not only is this strategy great for markdowns or sales events, but retailers have noticed consumers tend to purchase in larger amounts where the multiple pricing strategy is used. <br /><br />Discount pricing and price reductions are a natural part of retailing. Discounting can include coupons, rebates, seasonal prices and other promotional markdowns. <br /><br />Merchandise priced below cost is referred to as loss leaders. Although retailers make no profit on these discounted items, the hope is consumers will purchase other products at higher margins during their visit to the store. <br /><br />As you develop the best pricing model for your retail business, understand the ideal pricing strategy will depend on more than costs. It also depends on good pricing practices. <br /><br />It is difficult to say which component of pricing is more important than another. Just keep in mind, the right product price is the price the consumer is willing to pay, while providing a profit to the retailer.<br /><br />by : <b class="author">Anne Carter</b></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/retail-pricing-strategies.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-9178948897098936802</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:20:02.066-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Customer Database and its Role in the Expansion of your Business</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;A customer database is a very important asset for any type and size of business and it plays a great role in its successful handling. It is basically a great marketing tool that can be used to empower your business and helps in reaping great benefits. A database maintains daily records and keeps track of your customers. Now-a-day, many business houses are offering customer centric services and as a result maintaining such a database has become more important. A database for your customers helps to save time and energy. You don’t have to be the owner of a large business house to enjoy the power of databases. They can be easily customized according to the size and type of your business. Keeping track of your customers will help you to know about their interests and so a database serves as a direct marketing tool. Databases must always be handled by an experienced staff. <br /><br />When you use a database, you can record and retrieve data at your own will. The data may include the names and addresses of your customers along with their designations date of birth, anniversaries, telephone numbers, email addresses etc. To build your strategy of customer relationship, you can send birthday and anniversary wishes to your customers through phones or on their mails. By doing so, you can make a good link with your customers, which indirectly helps in the expansion of your business. You can give them special offers on their anniversaries and birthdays. This way, you can build a good rapport with your customers. Such marketing strategies are very important to survive the tough business competition. When the number of competitors increases, you should always try to retain the existing customers. It is very important to please and satisfy them and this is where a user database can be of immense help. A database also enables you to promote specific products to specific customers. You can also find out your most profitable customer with the help of a database. <br /><br />There are many database programs that are marketed by different software development companies. You can also use them to store information about your clients and employees.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Steve Shankar</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/customer-database-and-its-role-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-4344252972237092797</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:18:18.147-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Where to open an offshore bank account</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">An offshore bank account allows you to improve efficiency of international financial transactions. Despite the efforts of government and international business organisations in reducing the criminal activities, such as tax evasion, associated with offshore banking, it is still important to set up an offshore bank account in a politically and economically stable offshore jurisdiction. This can help to prevent any bureaucratic difficulties and tax haven stigmas. Choosing the right jurisdiction will optimize the benefits that come with an offshore bank account, such as tax efficiency, greater business freedom, protection of assets and ease of international operation. <br /><br />Switzerland, which is the seventh largest bank center in the world, and the Cayman Islands, which is the fifth largest bank center in terms of deposits, have been two popular jurisdictions to set up an offshore bank account. Switzerland holds almost US$ 3 trillion in offshore bank accounts while the Cayman Islands holds an estimated US$1.9 trillion in deposits. However, there are a number of other jurisdictions that boast excellent reputations as financial hubs. These jurisdictions include Ireland, Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong. <br /><br />Recent endeavours by western governments and the OECD in the fight against tax evasion has placed more attention on jurisdictions labeled as tax havens. Ireland does not carry a ‘tax haven’ stigma and is an attractive option for many American and other English-speaking entrepreneurs. The low tax rate of 10% is another incentive for people who would like to open an offshore bank account. To further attract investment, Ireland’s Shannon Airport Free Zone and International Financial Services Center in Dublin, also serve as tax incentives. <br /><br />However, offshore bank accounts can also be safely and securely opened outside of Europe. Countries in the Middle East and Asia are benefitting from a migration of funds from west to east and provide excellent jurisdictions for opening an offshore bank account. These include Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. Dubai has emerged as a global financial center and holds an excellent business reputation. Dubai has great business incentives, especially the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that can be legally tax-exempt and encourages investment, corporate and private banking. <br /><br />In Asia, Singapore and Hong Kong are the preferred offshore banking options for many international entrepreneurs and businesses. Hong Kong and Singapore are both regarded as the leading business hubs in Asia. They are also respected cities for conducting international business from, and therefore possess ideal offshore banking advantages. <br /><br />Both jurisdictions have implemented international guidelines for tax related information developed by the OECD. First-class client treatment is also shown in Hong Kong and Singapore’s productive and skilled workforce, an added advantage for entrepreneurs looking to improve operational efficiency. Unlike Singapore, where the official language is English, Chinese and English are the official languages in Hong Kong. Therefore both jurisdictions make it easy for English speaking entrepreneurs to set up an offshore bank account. <br /><br />With Hong Kong and Singapore regarded as the best locations for regional operations in Asia, opening an offshore bank account in either of these jurisdictions is an efficient international banking strategy. When considering opening an offshore bank account, it is becoming more important to choose a location with an excellent international reputation, investor-friendly business environment and economically and politically stable environments. Seeking professional advice can assist in developing a strategy that contributes to achieving overall business objectives.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Lawrence Smith</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/where-to-open-offshore-bank-account.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-6146208479070779869</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:10:48.396-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Better Money Management in 5 Steps</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">How well do you manage your money? Ultimately, your financial success depends on your ability to take better control of your financial affairs. <br /><br />Here are 5 positive habits to help you become more effective in managing your money, no matter how much you start with: <br /><br />1. Start by involving your whole family in the learning process. <br /><br />Engage your whole family in learning about how to effectively manage money. Don’t keep your financial affairs or investments a secret. Ongoing communication about your financial matters is an absolute must if you would like to establish trust, accountability and a sense of financial peace within your household. <br /><br />2. Reduce your debt load and expenses while increasing your savings. <br /><br />Could you decrease your expenditures and be content with getting by with a little less? List three to five areas you could cut back on right away that would allow you to reallocate the money not spent to increase your savings over time. <br /><br />Reducing your debt load may be a long-term goal, but once you eliminate the heavy burden of bad debt, you can begin accumulating wealth. <br /><br />3. Gain peace of mind with your emergency fund. <br /><br />There is nothing like being worry free of knowing how you will pay for the next crisis down the road. Your goal should be to build up enough reserve funds over the course of the next year to cover three to six months of your normal expenses. <br /><br />Start by opening a savings account or money market account that doesn’t penalize you for deposits and withdrawals. Eventually, you will also be able to set aside additional savings for long-term projects such as vacations, post-secondary education or projects around the home. <br /><br />4. Create balance in your money management plan. <br /><br />The following money management plan allows you to build up your savings and rewards you every month for your efforts. Start by setting up separate accounts for each of the following categories and allocate funds in accordance with the recommended amounts: <br /><br />10% of your net income for investing in your financial freedom <br /><br />Your goal is to set aside money every month, building up your capital in various investments. <br /><br />At no point in time should you spend the capital that you have already invested. You may reallocate capital to finance a project that is going to create wealth, but avoid the temptation to pay off any expenses. <br /><br />10% for your education <br /><br />Your financial literacy is fundamental to becoming a wise investor. This knowledge may be gained from a variety of sources, such as home self-study courses, workshops, seminars, books, CDs, websites and investment clubs. <br /><br />10% for giving <br /><br />Giving not only brings joy to others; it also brings you a sense of gratification in knowing that you are adding value to other people’s lives. Get into the habit of supporting your community and helping those in need. <br /><br />10% for your emergency fund and future projects <br /><br />As outlined already outlined, set aside money to cover any unforeseen expenses. <br /><br />10% for play <br /><br />Life should be enjoyed now and through retirement. A secret to managing money well is establishing balance between hard work and rewarding yourself. Your play account should be spent each month on ways that rejuvenate your body and spirit such as a weekend getaway for two, a meal in a classy restaurant or a day at a health spa. <br /><br />50% for necessities <br /><br />The majority of your monthly financial obligations or expenses fall into this category. Make a concerted effort to reduce your expenses in the early goings by cutting back on certain luxuries or desires. A key factor to getting ahead is coming to an agreement with your spouse about how you will manage your financial affairs, including your long-term financial goals. <br /><br />5. Track your cash flow and your net worth. <br /><br />Your cash flow analysis <br /><br />An important aspect of controlling your money and being successful in the world of finances is keeping tabs on your cash flow on a regular basis. Your cash flow analysis is a written plan of how you spend your money. It is a simple cost-breakdown of your expenses, as seen in most budgets, and involves tracking your income and expenses on a monthly basis. Your cash flow analysis should take into account several important factors, such as: <br /><br />• your budget priorities as a family, based on your passions and dreams <br /><br />• the impact of your specific family values on your cash flow <br /><br />• specific short-term budgeting plans, as well as long-term projections over a six-month to one-year period. <br /><br />One easy way to keep track of your cash flow is to use an electronic spreadsheet. <br /><br />Your net worth <br /><br />Besides monitoring your cash flow, it is important to periodically assess your net worth. To calculate your net worth, you need to total up the assets you possess and subtract your liabilities. Assets typically show up in categories such as: <br /><br />• investments, <br /><br />• bank accounts, <br /><br />• pension plans, <br /><br />• chattels or <br /><br />• equity in your personal residence. <br /><br />On the other hand, liabilities include such categories as: <br /><br />• credit card debt, <br /><br />• long-term loans, <br /><br />• home mortgage, <br /><br />• taxes owing or <br /><br />• unpaid bills. <br /><br />Calculate your net worth right now and then monitor your net worth every three to four months. The simplest way to keep track of your net worth is with an electronic spreadsheet. <br /><br />In summary, by implementing these 5 positive money management habits you will begin to realize your dreams for a better future. Keep in mind that what you focus your attention on will increase.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;">&nbsp;by : <b class="author">Randall Stewart</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/better-money-management-in-5-steps.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-9038940381133258437</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T22:09:22.590-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Commercial Properties in Mumbai</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Commercial properties in Mumbai are at an ever-increasing demand. With new developments and technologies hitting the market everyday, consumer expectations have taken a giant leap as compared to a decade ago. Not only have investors become more aware of the real estate industry now, but also anyone with surplus money in hand wants to invest in a commercial property as it can be put on lease for a means of a continuous source of additional income or even put it back on the market for sale at a higher price. As a commercial place is bound to appreciate in value and also fetch a handsome rent, either way it is a win-win situation for the investor. <br /><br />Mumbai has now become a goldmine for Indian as well as foreign investors. With the government encouraging foreign companies to set up shop here in the business capital of India, the city has transformed into a skyscraper jungle. Realtors and developers have realized the potential of Mumbai, and have consciously started concentrating on commercial developments around the city, as they are a sure way of getting back high returns from the property. This is the reason that countless malls, shopping centers, branded retail outlets or stores, office buildings, multiplexes, IT spaces and the like are springing up at a mind-boggling rate. As most of the posh areas of town are jam-packed with commercial properties, the developers and builders have switched their focus to the suburbs of the city. <br /><br />Andheri is the most popular destination in the suburb in Mumbai. While Andheri West is mostly residential, Andheri East is a mixture of residential as well as commercial properties. With large industrial developments like Saki Naka, and MIDC SEEPZ, the east also houses Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, and also many Call Centers and BPOs. All these factors have pulled in developers to consider this area as up-and-coming for commercial properties. As soon as the Mumbai Metro becomes operational, travel time to Andheri will be reduced considerably. Its connectivity to the Western Express Highway makes this area ideal for commercial development. Andheri East is destined to become a commercial hub for any business venture. Not only are realtors bidding big money to get a bite of this promise-land, but they are also looking forward to building the best infrastructure in commercial projects to showcase their name and work here. <br /><br />Buying commercial properties in Mumbai can be challenging for any investor. The key is to contact a reliable realtor or developer and choose a property that fits into your budget and is preferably in potentially viable area of the city.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Omkar Real Estate</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/commercial-properties-in-mumbai.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-7887143085070819035</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:56:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:56:04.672-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Assessing the difficulty of getting an auto loan</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Borrowers who go for auto loans have to face many difficulties and these difficulties arise primarily because most of these borrowers are already running low of cash for many years in succession. Quite significantly, the cash problem keeps growing and with all the mismanagement in their bank accounts and credit score, lenders often find it difficult to offer them auto financing. Banks and traditional financial institutions do not consider such borrowers as their prospective customers, and the private lenders on the other hand charge high interest rates. Therefore, the only significant fact that makes auto financing difficult for a borrower is finance itself and nothing more or nothing less. Banks and traditional financial institutions will be ready to offer auto finance loans to the borrowers who have impressive credit score and good monthly income. And for quite natural reasons, they consider such high credit score borrowers as good investors over the long run. Even those borrowers who have bad credit history can go for auto financing through traditional banks if they place any collateral against the loan. This will obviously give security to the bank and the traditional financial institution. <br /><br />Most of the auto finance borrowers are hardly aware of their credit situation; as a result, they get hackneyed at the end when they fill the loan application and go for a particular car loan financier. If you are interested in buying hassle free and right type of car loan finance, it is very essential to have complete understanding of the auto financial market. This will also help you in finding the right financer who will be ready to offer you finance after analyzing your credit history. As a borrower, you also have the role to play where you should present a completely honest loan application before the financier. Do not try to present falsified representation of your finances before the financier as it will just make the loan process a complex and critical affair rather than being simplified and quick. Make sure that you get started in the right way. <br /><br />The next difficulty level that affects bad credit and good credit borrower is car loan interest rates. The rates of interests charged by the auto financier varies, and it also depends upon the credit score of individual borrower. Good credit score will mean low interest rates, get your finances back on track and check the interest rates offered on loan. You will automatically come out of difficulty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Rachel anthony</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/assessing-difficulty-of-getting-auto.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-2544731669633683306</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:54:29.099-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Why Do End Users Matter?</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">There are literally dozens of project management software solutions available in today's market. In fact, it seems like almost every day there is a new solution that comes up in my Google Alerts. How is anyone supposed to know which software is best suited for their needs when the choices include enterprise project management software the requires a huge commitment in resources and time for implementation to light-duty project management offerings that are no more than a centralized task list. <br /><br />For those few organizations who only need some kind of centralized task list, there are a number of choices that are inexpensive and available on-line. For the rest of us, choosing the right solution will take a little more thought—whether you are looking for an on-line solution or not. <br /><br />There are a number of huge PPM software vendors who have done very well for many years at providing project managers with the ability to push information up to the executive suite for decision-making. In fact, as I've talked to project managers, many of them have been able to keep pretty busy collecting project data to push up into executive reports. Unfortunately, it begs the question, is that what a project manager is supposed to be doing? <br /><br />These legacy PPM systems force project managers to manually collect the data their executives demand for decision-making, and largely ignore the needs of individual members of project teams. It might not be intentional, but by making their systems cumbersome and difficult for end users to use, they are virtually relegating a project manager to someone who does nothing but collect and report status—and guaranteeing that executives won't have accurate and up-to-date information. <br /><br />Addressing the needs of individual project team members becomes critical for organizations that really want accurate project information. It just doesn't make sense to force project teams to jump through hoops or navigate a complicated maze of procedures to update task status. Making it easy for individual team members to participate in the process, without making them become project management experts, will allow them to participate. <br /><br />What's more, in my opinion, a project management software that automatically pushes status information into reports and dashboards every time a team member updates task status, virtually guarantees that business leaders will have accurate and up-to-date information. What's more, it will allow project managers to do what they do best—ensure the viability of every project they supervise. In this economy, it's often the accuracy of the data available to executives that will make the difference between a profitable company and one that is failing. <br /><br />When looking for project software, I think it's critical to include the following criteria in your software evaluation: <br /><br />1. Does the solution address ease-of-use needs for end users? <br /><br />2. Does the solution automatically push project status information into reports and dashboards that executives can use to make data-driven project decisions? <br /><br />3. Or does it force project managers to manually input data, duplicating effort, and forcing them to ignore their primary responsibilities to keep projects on track and manage project teams? <br /><br />Although these three questions are only a few of the questions you'll need to ask as you evaluate the available project management software solutions, they are all questions that should be asked before you make a purchase. <br /><br />What do you think? Tell me about your experience?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Ty Kiisel</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/why-do-end-users-matter.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-78497344107532178</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:53:10.382-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>A Helpful Guide to find Business Investors</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">New or budding entrepreneurs in any country have a great impact on their respective nation’s economies. Through their new and advanced skill of leading a company, various jobs can be created and enormous wealth too can be generated. However, many of the entrepreneurs’ ideas have become successful because of the financial and professional assistance of Angel Networks. Now you might be thinking what is an angel network? It is a large group of business investors, which finances various highly potential businesses for a period of 3 - 5 years in general, though it can be increased as per circumstances. <br /><br />Who are Business Investors? <br /><br />Business investors are people who have massive finances available with them, and they only invest it in profitable ventures, Early Stage Venture or strong business plan. And, most of the leading investors not only provide financial assistance but also offer their business contacts, share their experiences and help a business to grow with their extraordinary business skills. Therefore, most of the investors, who are in the field of Investors Business since a very long time often chose to invest their money in industries and other fields they have experiences of, such as agriculture &amp; food processing, education, healthcare, IT products &amp; services, travel, tourism &amp; hospitality etc. And, it eventually makes them a valuable resource for the venture they put their money in and increases the chance of the business getting successful in a very short period of time. <br /><br />Hence, these days, angel networks are considered a vital source for getting financial support for setting up Early Stage Venture or expanding the existing one. <br /><br />How much can business investors invest? <br /><br />In India, there are various groups of investors which are always ready to provide financial assistance up to USD 1 Million to very strong business plans. And, in return they take some interest over the actual amount given to an organization, and exit from the business within a period of 3 - 5 years, by making massive money through an IPO, M&amp;A or strategic sale. However, as Investors Business is a very full of risk, most of the networks invest their money in businesses that possess minimum risk. Therefore, there are certain points listed below, that most of the investors will look into before investing: <br /><br />• Investors look for the growth potential of a venture or business plan and its market. <br /><br />• As there is a lot of competition in each and every industry, they will look into the unique selling point of the firm’s products and services. <br /><br />• Angel networks invest in businesses that have high barriers to entry; therefore, they pay precise attention to the expertise and keep a track record of the organization’s management and team.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Jacklin Jonse</b> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/helpful-guide-to-find-business.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-6580993502592689991</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:51:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:51:34.603-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>A Self-Reflection Guide When Investing in Rental Property</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Investing in property goes beyond following a set of steps. It involves a process of self-examination before anything else. This article presents a guide to self-reflection when considering an investment in property; especially rental property. <br /><br />Rental property can be an excellent investment opportunity for many people. As with any form of investing, the decision to invest in renting a property should include careful consideration. For this reason, there are several factors to consider before deciding when and how to invest in rentals. <br /><br />Goals and Preferences <br /><br />A potential investor must always examine his or her motivations for making an investment. If you are planning to invest in letting property, the gains may not be as attractive as those from other forms of real property investment. If your goal is to make money-spinning short-term profits, rental property may not be for you. Since rent income is normally fixed, rental property works best for individuals who prefer long-term, stable earnings. <br /><br />Location, Location, Location <br /><br />The next important thing to consider when investing in property is location. The amount of gross income you will generate from a letting property depends on where it is located. Some locations just offer better opportunities than others. The best way to objectively evaluate a location's income potential is through research. Find out how much you can expect from renting out property in a specific place. <br /><br />Expected Returns and Risks <br /><br />Once you have chosen its location, you must then make an initial assessment of the rental property's profitability. For this, you will need to determine your annual net income (yearly rent income minus total expenses such as taxes, mortgage, maintenance and replacement, depreciation, etc.). Next, calculate your return on investment (ROI) which is simply the percentage of your annual net income over your total investment. Compare your rental property ROI with a standard indicator like the interest rate on a time deposit CD to see if the rental property is really worth investing in. Of course, this is only a rough evaluation. There are also other, more refined and precise ways of assessing profitability. <br /><br />Just as any kind of property investment, rental property has its risks too. One of these risks is vacancy, which means your rental property may become idle for spans of time. Another risk is uncollectible funds from renters. These risks of can be very harmful to an investor who pays a monthly mortgage on the rental property. These are just two of the common risks that rental property investors face. <br /><br />Expert Opinion <br /><br />Surprisingly, some people make decisions without much knowledge about how to invest in property. Avoid making this mistake, unless you are some kind of a real property genius. Experts can help you with such things as whether or not to invest, where and how to invest in property, and how to minimize risks. Do not hesitate to spend time and resources consulting qualified experts. <br /><br />Self-Reflection <br /><br />If you think you have covered all of the above areas, then it is now time to put them all together and make a decision. Will the return on your investment achieve your financial goals? What do the experts think about your deal? It is important that you find definite answers to questions such as these before you begin investing. Remember, these are essential first steps when considering an investment in property. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Tamar Peters</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/self-reflection-guide-when-investing-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-2159144609513976012</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:39:02.860-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Tradeshow Tips for the New Exhibitor</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Trade-shows have become more popular in the past decade, both worldwide, and here at home in the UK. Many businesses have found a new niche marketing exclusively to those who utilize trade-shows as a major part of their business model. Having things under control, and an informed idea about what to expect in terms of sales, events, and income are all things that a new exhibitor thinks of first. Here are some tips that might help you in areas that you have not thought of in the past. <br /><br />Your Business is Your Employees <br /><br />While many people think of their business as a ‘better mousetrap’ idea, the fact is, especially at trade-shows and exhibitions, that people will judge your business based upon the people you have working your stand. You will need to take the time necessary to train your employees how to act, what to say, and what not to say if you want to represent your business in the best light. Role-playing in order to build good and consistent habits with the the people running your stand is a necessity. <br /><br />Promote your Stand in Advance <br /><br />Many people think that a trade-show is the place to find new customers, and while this is true, you don’t want to exclude any current customers. You should try to promote your stand five or six months in advance. You can do this through physical snail mailings, or via email promotional items. An exhibition is a great place to release new products or services to the general public and existing customers as well. If you offer a special discount to existing customers who make purchases or place orders during the show, you will help to increase your overall cash flow for the show. <br /><br />“No” is an Invitation <br /><br />We are not talking about high-pressure sales tactics. When you get a definite no from an attendee, think of it as an invitation to move to another customer that might be interested. If the naysayer is willing, you can leave them with a brochure or flier, but it is time to move on. There is no need to push yourself on the public. You go to trade-shows to gain exposure to a large number of people, don’t waste your opportunities. <br /><br />Schedule Breaks for Everyone <br /><br />Trade shows or exhibitions can be extremely tiresome, so you need to make sure that you have plenty of people staffing your stand to allow for breaks and rest. The last thing you want is tired, grumpy, or even sick employees misrepresenting your company or products. This is especially true of traveling exhibitions. Travel is stressful, the show is stressful, and if you do not allow for rest, breaks, and some leisure, people will burn out, resulting in a less than optimal presentation to the consumer. <br /><br />There are plenty of things that you can do to make your trade-show experience a good one. These tips are a starting point, and by no means all encompassing. Each time you attend a show, you should learn from your successes and mistakes and make the appropriate changes for future shows. If you do this, you will be a pro in no time flat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <span class="author">Rob Colbourn</span></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/tradeshow-tips-for-new-exhibitor.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-6155911250491045466</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:37:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:37:17.467-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>How to Be More Productive</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;As an Internet Marketer you understand the amount of work you actually need to do to get your business to succeed. You don't only need to make stuff you need to market them and build significant buzz for them. You must track the product sales you make, the e-mail addresses you receive and your users' information. It is very important to work on your client relationships and keep them in good shape as well as keeping the lines of communication between potential buyers and future clients. In addition to that, it is advisable to work on setting up your own popularity. There are only a finite quantity of hours in the day; how are you supposed to get the whole thing done? Here are a number of suggestions you can use to handle your time better and be more productive during the day. <br /><br />Set temporary and permanent ambitions for yourself. This means that you have to write a list of everything that you need to do from the money you want to make next year to the quick e-mail that you forgot to write this morning. Write down all you want and should do and then break out that list into categories: right now, short term and long term. Do every one of the things that you should do at this time and then map out a schedule of things that can be done over longer periods of time. <br /><br />Write a new to-do checklist on a daily basis. You could either write the day's to-do checklist at the end of one day for the next day or every morning as you settle in to get to work. Write out every one of the items that you have to get done before the end of the day. Then, after those, jot down tasks you have to do for one of your short term projects and tasks for one of your long-run projects. Only allow yourself work on those last list items once you have finished all of the things that you need to do that day. When you finish every thing on the list and also the items for your short and long term goals, you can decide whether you want to do more work that day or if you'd like to have some free time for something fun. <br /><br />Do not forget to allow for time intended for breaks. Most people think that the key to productiveness is dependent upon your ability to force yourself to stay at your desk for lots of hours every single day and not ever allow a break for anything but visiting the bathroom. The basic fact is that people are more productive at when they start working. So let yourself some time for a couple of breaks every day. A great break plan is a quick morning break, a longer lunch break and a short afternoon break. Some men and women like taking a few minutes just to relax after they finish bigger projects on their to-do lists. <br /><br />There are many ways that you can use to help yourself get more completed each day. The best way to make sure that you get enough completed each day is to know what, exactly; it is that you need to do. If you know what should get done you will be more likely to stay on track and truly get it done! <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">&nbsp;by : <span class="author">David Jacobson</span></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-be-more-productive.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-2555397481671079418</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:35:32.562-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Tips for Saving Money Every Day</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Many people aren't aware of all the ways money slips through their fingers, and they're not sure why they never seem to have enough. Paying attention to your spending habits and making some changes where necessary can save you a bundle of money every month. With the tips in this article you will be able to get your finances in order and save money too. <br /><br />The amount of money you can save by making your own lunches and taking them to work each day is staggering. When you take in your own lunches every day--made from leftovers or sandwich fixings, you will be spending much less than you would at even the least expensive restaurants and diners. Healthy eating is easier as well when you make your own lunches since most take out has extra calories and lots of fat and salt. Eating out also takes up a lot of time which can be a problem for those with tight schedules. Making lunch for yourself is an easy way to save money, and over the weeks and months this can turn into quite a few dollars. <br /><br />Learn to shop methodically and not on a whim. The absolute worst time to buy holiday gifts, for example, is just before the holidays. You should wait for the holidays to be over when you wait for things to go on sale. <br /><br />It's a lot less stressful to shop like this because you'll avoid all of the crowds and that feeling that you have to buy something right away. Similarly, winter and summer clothing is most expensive right before those seasons have started. Plan ahead and buy things both as gifts and for yourself when they are the cheapest. Stores typically charge more for products when everybody wants to buy them so if you do some advance planning, you'll get the same items for much less. <br /><br />The price of food is always going up, even faster than most peoples' incomes. If you want to respect your budget, you need to figure out how to save money at the store. <br /><br />Most of the time people shop for groceries when they need the and that means that they end up paying money depending on what the store wants to charge. Buying lots of groceries when they go on sale is a great way to save money at the store. You obviously can't do this with items that perish like dairy, meat and fresh produce but you can do it with everything else like canned goods, frozen foods, etc. Look for clearance sales and similar specials to help you stock your pantry and you will quickly see that you are spending much less on groceries than you used to. <br /><br />When you start to think creatively, you will see lots of ways that you can save money and your savings will start to climb. For the most part, people spend a lot more than they absolutely have to on things like food, entertainment and shopping because they don't take the time to search out more reasonably priced alternatives. In addition to helping you save money, the tips in this article will help you train your brain to be more frugal as well. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Trent B.</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/tips-for-saving-money-every-day.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-8998682890835189653</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:34:01.133-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>3G Subscribers in Egypt to Grow Five Fold till 2012</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Egyptian 3G market, which is mainly operated by three operators, possesses huge potential for future growth. Currently, the penetration level is very less with number of 3G subscribers estimated at less than 1 Million at the end of 2009. According to our research report “Booming Egypt Telecom Market”, countries 3G market is expanding at a significant rate since 2007 and is projected to grow five fold by the end of 2012. Moreover, operators are making huge investment to upgrade existing technology with an aim to increase their ARPUs. <br /><br />Our report finds that the main reasons for huge investments in the 3G infrastructure by the three mobile operators in the country, is the saturation in existing 2G networks and declining ARPU in the 2G segment. Operators are trying to convince their customers to move into the new 3G services as a way of freeing up 2G capacity and halting the steady erosion of the ARPUs. Besides, aggressive marketing strategy is being adopted by all the three operators to lure subscribers in Egypt. <br /><br />According to our research report, various equipment manufacturers are playing an important role in developing Egypt’s 3G network. Nokia Siemens Networks and Huawei have been developing Mobinil’s 3G networks while Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola are cooperating with Mobinil to establish its 2G network. Furthermore, Cisco Systems and Ericsson have had their part in the development and enhancement of the company’s network infrastructure. <br /><br />Apart from 3G, we have found that Egypt’s mobile market has been growing at a fast pace and is projected to experience smart growth in the coming years. Growth in mobile telephony has been due to an increase in the low-income customer segment over the years. Additionally, stiff price competition between the mobile operators in the country and availability of pre-paid and installment payment options will fuel the segment. <br /><br />“Booming Egypt Telecom Market” provides analysis of Egypt’s telecommunication industry with detail analysis of future potential in different industry segments. The report includes mobile market, fixed line, internet, broadband, 3G, and WiMax market analysis and examines telecom infrastructure in Egypt. The report aims to provide the most accurate outlook of the telecom industry in Egypt.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <span class="author">Shushmul Maheshwari</span> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/3g-subscribers-in-egypt-to-grow-five.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-6355443012815887506</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:31:45.754-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Avoid Tax Levy Issues and stop Tax Liens with Tax Filing Assistance</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">It's important to look for Tax Filing Guidance if you would like Prevent Tax Liens and prevent Tax Levy Issues. Whenever you have Internal Revenue Service Debt, it is hard to Prevent Tax Liens and Avoid Tax Levy Troubles. On the other hand, you may Avoid Tax Liens and Steer clear of Tax Levy Concerns with Tax Filing Support before they happen. This guide will probably walk you through choosing the most beneficial Tax Filing Support. This will be Tax Filing Assistance that will help you Avoid Tax Levy problems like a Bank Levy or a Wage Levy and prevent Tax Liens that come with owing the IRS. <br /><br />Selecting Good Tax Filing Help <br /><br />The Tax Filing Support Provider you select should have Tax Accountants, Licensed Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys, and Certified Public Accountants on their staff. These individuals provide the best Tax Filing Support and will be able to help stop tax liens and in addition enable you to prevent tax levy difficulties like a Wage Levy or a Bank Levy from the IRS. <br /><br />Tax Filing Guidance from Tax Accountants: Utilize Tax Accountants for Tax Filing Assistance whenever you need help crunching your numbers. Tax Accountants know precisely what records are necessary and how to put it all up to give you the Tax Filing Support you may need. Making use of their support, you are going to Steer clear of Tax Levy challenges and Prevent Tax Liens. <br /><br />Enrolled Agents for Tax Filing Help: Licensed Enrolled Agents offer the best resource for Tax Filing Help. A Licensed Enrolled Agent is a Tax Accountant which has been tested extensively on tax Codes and procedures. Simply because Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agents recognize every one of the details you need to Prevent Tax Liens or Avoid Tax Levy Challenges, they are able to offer superior Tax Filing Assistance. <br /><br />Tax Filing Help from Tax Attorneys: Another really good strategy to obtain Tax Filing Help is a Tax Attorney. As soon as you make use of a Tax Attorney for Tax Filing Assistance, it is possible to Prevent Tax Levy Issues and Stop Tax Liens. A Tax Attorney has years of education to their name to learn the tax laws and tax code. They understand all of the round about ways that are doable to help you Avoid Tax Levy Difficulties and Stop Tax Liens. <br /><br />Tips and hints to Steer clear of Tax Levy Troubles which will help prevent Tax Liens <br /><br />Tax Filing Support is just about the best solutions to protect against tax liens from happening. When you owe the IRS, you've got a Tax Lien automatically, so submitting your taxes on time and getting Tax Filing Help are the best ways to Prevent Tax Liens and Avoid Tax Levy Issues that can manifest. Listed here are more suggestions about how to Steer clear of Tax Levy Complications and Avoid Tax Liens. <br /><br />If you believe you are overwhelmed by your tax commitments, you'll be able to stop tax liens by hiring Tax Filing Help. If you think you will never be in a position to file by the deadline because you have far too much on your plate, you should find Tax Filing Assistance. It is always more favorable to hire Tax Filing Assistance rather than turn out owing the IRS. If you owe the Internal Revenue Service, there isn't any strategy to Steer clear of Tax Levy Issues and Stop Tax Liens that will come about if you don't pay your tax liability. <br /><br />You need to seek Tax Filing Help if you would like stay away from Tax Levy complications like a Wage Levy or Bank Levy. It's hard to avoid Tax Levy troubles whenever you owe the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS will try to collect on your debt any way they are able to making use of their Internal Revenue Service Levies. They are able to make use of an Internal Revenue Service Bank Levy to take many of the money from your bank account. An IRS Wage Levy can be utilized to take money from your pay. Once you employ Tax Filing Assistance and pay your taxes when they're due, you Prevent tax levy difficulties. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by : <b class="author">Patrick Johnson</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/avoid-tax-levy-issues-and-stop-tax.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-8008187931909229732</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:28:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:28:12.671-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Don't Be An Anti-Social Project Manager</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Whenever I speak with someone about project management and social media I tend to get one of two reactions. They either see the value right away or they don’t get it at all—dismissing the socialization of project management out of hand. After a few minutes of conversation, their negative attitude seems to boil down to the following two arguments: <br /><br />1. They are put off by what they consider the trivial nature of current social media like Facebook and Twitter. <br /><br />2. Democratizing the project management process conflicts with their top-down, command-and-control management style. <br /><br />Most of the angst about using social networking within the project management process comes from a lack of understanding. I agree with those who suggest that simply incorporating a Twitter-like activity stream or mimicking Facebook isn’t a legitimate strategy for socializing the project management process. If that’s the sum total of your social project management strategy, I don’t believe it will help you accomplish much. <br /><br />That being said, the workforce today utilizes social media in their daily lives for a number of personal activities, making it an easily recognizable metaphor for making work management processes more accessible. The way the workforce interacts with media today is significantly different than what we were doing 30 years ago. If we can successfully capture the essence of what makes social media work generally, within the work management context, I see the increase in collaboration, communication and visibility a potential productivity boon. <br /><br />What’s more, Generation X and Y are accustomed to having more control over what they do and when they do it than any generation of workers before them. Furthermore, they have been trained to do their work in collaborative environments and are accustomed to receiving immediate feedback and recognition. <br /><br />Old-school management concepts like top-down command-and-control are still at the heart of traditional project management methodologies and make it difficult to effectively lead and manage today’s workforce. I believe this paradigm must change if we want to enable the workforce to achieve maximum productivity and perceive what they do as more than “just a job.” I think we need to realize that project managers should no longer “own” project status data, their team members should. Project managers should be expected to look ahead and plan how to overcome obstacles through better communication not increased micromanagement. The more project managers become leaders, and they less they act like drill sergeants, the more successful project teams will become. <br /><br />What Are the First Steps? <br /><br />Fortunately, getting started doesn’t necessarily involve any kind of social media tools (although there are many). The most important place to start is with the right frame of mind: <br /><br />1. Give team members the opportunity to contribute to the creation of time-lines and deliverables. This fosters increased ownership and improves the likelihood that milestones will be met. As mentioned earlier, it should be individual team members who own status information. That’s the only way to make it accurate and reliable, and I like to call it democratizing the process. <br /><br />2. Provide a means for capturing qualitative information in addition to quantitative information. I look at it like the color commentary on a sports broadcast. There’s a lot more to accurate status information that simply the statistics. Qualitative information gives context to simple red, green, or yellow status indicators. Make it easy for team members to contribute this information and project leaders will have the “real story” when looking at project status. (This is something that social media tools do very well, by the way.) <br /><br />3. Realize that most people take pride in their work and some occasional recognition is a good thing. Most of the time, it seem like we only hear from the boss is if we’ve done something wrong. One of the reasons that team members don’t update their project status in the PPM software, yet will sometimes spend hours updating status on Twitter or Facebook, is because they get positive feedback from their friends. <br /><br />Whether or not you determine to use a project management solution that incorporates tools that facilitate these types of behaviors, or you choose to use stand-alone social media tools, is largely up to you. The questions you need to ask include: <br /><br />1. What will help my team communicate and collaborate? <br /><br />2. How familiar are they with social media generally? <br /><br />3. Does it need to collect information into a centralized location for analysis and distribution? <br /><br />Socializing (and democratizing) the process just makes sense to me. Those closest to the work really do understand it best. And, they should be “enabled” to provide input into time-lines, milestones, and deliverables if project leaders really want accurate information. Does that mean that the project leaders role diminishes? Not in the least. In my opinion, their role is elevated as it evolves into more of a sophisticated leadership role. Project leaders who are able to grasp the vision of relinquishing the arcane notions of managing people with a top-down philosophy are seeing their project teams increase productivity. I hear from people all the time who tell me that this mindset was not only liberating in terms of the decrease in time they spent glued to the computer screen; involving their teams in more of the project planning process increases team member engagement, increased team camaraderie, and improved productivity. <br /><br />In today’s world, socializing the work management process makes sense. What are you doing to democratize project management and engage your project teams?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by: <span class="author">Ty Kiisel</span> </div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/dont-be-anti-social-project-manager.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-5558275197382115887</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:18:57.532-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Commercial Property Maintenance</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Commercial properties have a lot of requirements both legally and aesthetically. Ensuring that the paintwork looks its best is important if you regularly entertain potential clients, while making sure that fire extinguishers are topped up and in the right place should be considered an important part of your health and safety plan for the office. What's more, if an emergency occurs, such as a water leak, then you will need to be able to gain quick access to your commercial property management partners. <br /><br />Trained Engineers <br /><br />Always ensure that anybody that completes work on your office is properly trained and also accredited and certified. The appropriate training means that you can enjoy the peace of mind of having employed professionals to undertake tasks around your property while proper certification and accreditation may be necessary if you intend to make claims against insurance. It can also protect you in the event of accident, injury, or damage caused by the work. <br /><br />Complete Services <br /><br />Consider the property maintenance services that you will need and then look for a company that offers those specific services. If you need a wide range of such services then be sure that you choose a company that is able to cope professionally with everything that you throw at them. <br /><br />Emergency Call Outs <br /><br />Not all property maintenance needs can be planned. Accidents do happen and repairs may be needed as a matter of urgency because of this. Be sure that your property maintenance contract includes some provision for emergency call outs because there's nothing worse than having a maintenance plan in place but finding that you still need to call an expensive emergency plumber or other professional to your building. <br /><br />Ongoing Care And Maintenance <br /><br />By using a regular care and maintenance plan it is possible to extend the useful life of your office building as a whole and of the individual elements that make up your office. From the partition walls to the glazing and even to the fire exit signs, you want to be sure that you get the best possible value for money and this means enjoying a long life from all these items. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by: <b class="author">Gareth Hoyle</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/commercial-property-maintenance.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874300643531929037.post-1992796215501174851</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:17:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-29T21:17:39.089-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Business And Finance</category><title>Claim Unclaimed Lottery Before it’s too late</title><description><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Unclaimed lottery wins have become a large source of unclaimed money sitting with the state treasuries. It is unbelievable that lottery winnings and jackpots can go unclaimed, but the fact is, every year dozens of hefty jackpots are left unclaimed. Unclaimed lottery winnings have been on the rise and in most of these cases, the efforts to locate the rightful owners of these lotteries have gone in vain. <br /><br />Most of the states have enacted very practical and lenient laws regarding the claim of lottery winnings. A claim period of 1 year is demarcated for the unclaimed lottery process in states like Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Some other states have a validity time frame of three to six months. According to a USA Today survey, almost half a billion dollars of unclaimed lottery money was reported last year. Minnesota reported the expiration of a $1.5 million lottery ticket in January, while Oregon reported the expiration of $7.5 million lottery winning in June. Florida has announced that a $3 million worth lottery ticket is going to expire on Christmas Eve. <br /><br />A few states have reported the actual volume of unclaimed lottery money: <br /><br />• In 2005 Illinois reported $14 million of unclaimed lottery winnings <br /><br />• In the same year, Indiana reported more than $5 million of unclaimed lottery tickets <br /><br />• The state of Massachusetts reported $4.6 million of unclaimed lottery money a few years earlier. <br /><br />• Connecticut has not had a winning ticket expire without a winner for nearly a decade. But in certain circles, any unclaimed prize is referred to as the Clarence Jackson Jr. jackpot. Mr. Jackson, three days late in turning in the winning $5.8 million ticket in 1996, never got a penny. Of the 1,100 jackpots Connecticut has doled out since the lottery began here in 1972, 11 have gone unclaimed. Between 2008 and 2009, Georgia reported almost $45 millions of unclaimed lottery money. <br /><br />Many dailies and editors of major newspapers have debated the laws and norms for claiming the unclaimed lottery winnings, and have stressed on the fact that it should be more expansive and flexible and should be pro-lottery-players. Dawn Nettles, editor of The Lotto Report, a newsletter that covers lotteries, blames lottery practices for many of the unclaimed prizes. "It's so frustrating that I can hardly talk about it," she says. Computer scanning errors cost lottery players prizes, she says. A very glaring case of computer enabled lottery check was detected in Ohio in 2006. The computer failed to validate a $267 million winning ticket. <br /><br />Toledo tax attorney, Mark Mockensturm, who represented the winner, confirms the story. "The computer system at the lottery office in Cleveland didn't read the encoded ink," he says. The ticket was validated in other ways. "The size of the jackpot caused a hiccup in the computer program," Ohio Lottery spokeswoman Marie Kilbane says. The software was fixed, and the ticket was paid. "All's well," she says. <br /><br />Readily available for the public, and being one of the most popular pastimes of the American people, Lotteries or Lottos are many times governed by rules which are not known to the common man. It is highly recommended that the Lottery players understand the rules and the finer print, so that they don’t lose the opportunity of a life time. <br /><br />Unclaimed lottery search has seen a spike in recent times and this point to the fact a greater number of Lottery players are in possession of tickets which have gone unclaimed. So, if you are regular lottery player, it is advisable to know the rules of lottery so that you don’t have to waste valuable time later on in locating the unclaimed lottery money.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">by: <b class="author">Nicole Anderson</b></div></div></description><link>http://promotecenter.blogspot.com/2011/04/claim-unclaimed-lottery-before-its-too.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)</author></item></channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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