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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>foldkeyms.info</title> <atom:link href="http://foldkeyms.info/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://foldkeyms.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:18:36 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3</generator> <item> <title>Here Are Some Tips to Help You Make Payday Loans Work for You</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/38</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/38#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:46:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Online payday loan]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foldkeyms.info/?p=38</guid> <description><![CDATA[If we experience a financial emergency, and find ourselves short of cash, there can often be few options available to access the extra money we need. For people who just need money for a short time until they next receive … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/38">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> If we experience a financial emergency, and find ourselves short of cash, there can often be few options available to access the extra money we need. For people who just need money for a short time until they next receive their wage, a payday loan can provide the perfect solution.For most employed people, there can be situations when money is tight and making ends meet feels like an almost impossible task. Only a very small percentage of the population are fortunate enough to have incomes that give them plenty of cash to spare. These lucky individuals have plenty of money to give themselves a good quality of life and save a significant amount.For those of us who are not in this enviable situation, the task is to budget wisely and make sure the money we earn covers our expenses. If for any reason an unexpected bill or urgent need for cash crops up, a payday loan can be a way to help you though until you receive your next wage.Payday loans are designed as short term solutions to very short term needs for cash. This type of credit is used for only a few weeks, until you are paid. If you are struggling financially, or have serious money worries, like debts or unemployment, then a Payday loan is the not the best option for you. It is best not to take out a Payday loan if you feel you may be unable to repay the full amount by the specified date or are already dealing with mounting debts.Also, you should think carefully about what you can afford to repay. Borrowers who gain the most benefit from this form of loan are the ones who carefully calculate how much cash they will need to cover expenses the following month, establish what is left, and only borrow within that spare amount. If you borrow more than you can comfortably afford, you could find yourself in a cycle of always running out of cash at the end of the month. This is a situation that is very difficult to climb out of, so think carefully about what you can afford.Always work with trusted and reputable lenders. Don’t be tempted to borrow from the first lender who catches your eye online, or via a TV advert. By doing careful research, finding out about the lender and making sure they are operating fair lending practices, you are more likely to have a positive experience when you take out a Payday loan.The best lenders will happily provide all the information you require to make an informed decision about whether to borrow or not. They will never attempt or sell you any form of credit and they won’t contact you unless absolutely necessary. If you start being bombarded by calls, texts or emails from a short term lender, you have the right to complain.Payday loans are still growing in popularity amongst working people. One reason for this is because borrowers like the quick nature of these loans. They can be applied for quickly, are paid on the same day, and the whole loan is repaid and cleared within a few weeks.When borrowers use payday loans in this way, they are a successful and helpful way to access fund extremely quickly.If you need extra cash quickly, and are considering applying for a payday loan, think carefully about how much you can afford to borrow, consider the tips in this article and carefully think about your options before applying. If it is the best option for you and your personal circumstances, you will find it to be an extremely helpful form of credit.</p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/38/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Evolution of China’s Industrial Agglomeration</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/36</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/36#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:02:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foldkeyms.info/?p=36</guid> <description><![CDATA[Industrial agglomeration is the result of the free moving and free configuring of productive factors. It is an inevitable phenomenon that industries highly concentrated in a particular area under the conditions of market economy. Because agglomeration can promote economic development … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/36">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Industrial agglomeration is the result of the free moving and free configuring of productive factors. It is an inevitable phenomenon that industries highly concentrated in a particular area under the conditions of market economy. Because agglomeration can promote economic development and enhance regional competitiveness, finding out the evolution laws of agglomeration is helpful to develop appropriate regional strategies and industrial policies.Industrial agglomeration has been guided by government in the period of planned economy, industrial structure was inefficient. In the process from planned economy transferring to market economy, the fluidity of product factors has been enforced, many industries’ location are guided by the economic rule instead of government planned policy, industrial layout has changed dramatically.New Economic Geography theory suggests that the industrial agglomeration and regional integration take on a reversed “U” curve under the interaction between scale of economy and transportation costs, that is, inter-regional transport costs continue to decline with the development of market economy, and the geographic layout of industries will be dispersed after gathering.Based on the theory this paper analyses the location selection and geographical evolution of different industries.By calculating the EG index and CR3 of 18 industries in China through 15 years, this paper obtained a relatively complete and detailed evolution trend of the industrial agglomeration. The results showed that many manufacturing industries’EG indexes increased which was consistent with their CR3s, such as chemical fiber manufacturing industry, electronics and telecommunications equipment manufacturing industry, instrumentation and Cultural office machinery manufacturing, textiles, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry, food processing and manufacturing, paper and paper products industry, chemical fuel and chemical products industry, which basically belong to technology-intensive and labor-intensive industries. But there also same industries whose EG indexes remain unchanged, such as beverage manufacturing, oil processing and coking industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, fabricated metal products, ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry, non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry, these industries are basically resource-intensive industries.Surprisingly, the machinery and equipment manufacturing and transportation equipment manufacturing industry which have obvious economies of scale were hardly increased in EG indexes and CR3s, this may have something with places limited rationality during the market-oriented reform process in our country.Regarding to the areas where industries agglomerated, the eastern areas became the biggest area while other areas declined in concentration. Northeast of China experienced a biggest drop, the dominance of many industries in this area have been replaced by eastern areas. And central regions also had a slight decrease of industrial concentration. As regards to northwest and southwest of China, no matter past or present, their industrial agglomeration level was the lowest, and as time goes by, this level becomes further low. Tibet, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xingjiang etc. almost have no manufacturing industries.On the basis of the calculating of agglomeration rates of 18 industries, the paper analyzed the reasons why different industries performed different evolution trends. The main conclusions including: Firstly, endowment advantages impact industrial location by natural advantages and acquired advantages of a certain area. Secondly, generally speaking, the integration of domestic market is increasing, which reduced inter-regional transportation costs and promoted the industrial agglomeration. Thirdly, the level of international market integration is higher than domestic market integration level. Many industries concentrated to Eastern China because of the strengthening of external demands, foreign direct investments and good market accesses. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/36/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Wyoming Construction Jobs</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/33</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/33#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:22:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foldkeyms.info/?p=33</guid> <description><![CDATA[Wyoming construction jobs are crucial to the state’s development. Construction is not as important to the rest of United States as it is to this particular region. This is because this activity plays a more important role in the state’s … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/33">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Wyoming construction jobs are crucial to the state’s development. Construction is not as important to the rest of United States as it is to this particular region. This is because this activity plays a more important role in the state’s economy than in the rest of United States. About 20,000 jobs were provided in this field in Wyoming in 2002.This was about 8.1% of the total employment of non farm laborers in the state. Compared to this only around 5.2% of the total non farm laborers of US were engaged in construction.Construction jobs in Wyoming have increased down the years right from 1990. In the years 1990 to 2002, construction jobs have increased by about 60%. The best part about construction employment in Wyoming is that while other states pay around $563 every week for construction work, this state pays around $602.Employment SeasonWyoming construction jobs are highly seasonal in nature. The late summer (around August) is the time when jobs are usually the highest. Around the time of February, the jobs decline in nature. In present years, opportunities have increased by about 5000 jobs.ComponentsThere are three main components of Wyoming construction work. These are: Building Construction, Civil and Heavy Engineering Construction and Specialty Trade Contractors.Building ConstructionThis is the most general category of construction. This kind of construction has two parts- residential and non-residential. Residential construction work in this field includes construction of houses for single families, residential remodeling and construction of apartment buildings.While non-residential construction includes institutional, commercial and industrial buildings. General contractors are employed in this industry. This field provided around 4000 jobs in 2002. However it is still the smallest field when it comes to construction job opportunities in Wyoming.Civil and Heavy Engineering ConstructionThis includes all the heavy public engineering construction jobs that require special training. This kind of job includes the construction of utility systems like pipelines, bridges, streets and highways. This is the second largest field in the construction arena accounting for about 5400 jobs in the year 2002.Specialty Trade ContractorsThis is the largest field of construction in the state. In 2002, this field accounted for about 9800 jobs. This kind of construction work revolves around special trades. Special trade involves electrical work, roofing, flooring, painting, plumbing and framing contractors. Most often personnel of this field are seen to make contracts with the general contractors involved in the work of the first kind.OpportunitiesHow many jobs are found in a year is dependent upon construction of power plants and pipelines and federal highway spending. It is difficult to make an estimate of how many jobs will be provided by heavy civil engineering as this kind of project is very irregular. Several factors like population and growth of income also affect construction jobs in Wyoming.With growth of both these factors, arrives an intense demand of construction work. But it can be said without doubt, that Wyoming construction work will increase in the future to come due to the high demand for construction and new companies venturing into the state. The economy in Wyoming is growing rapidly due to construction jobs.Wyoming construction jobs are thus a great prospect for money and respect. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/33/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Pakistan Business: A Direct Approach</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/30</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/30#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 05:25:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accounting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[near me]]></category> <category><![CDATA[offices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[restaurant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sale]]></category> <category><![CDATA[services]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foldkeyms.info/?p=30</guid> <description><![CDATA[How is business in Pakistan these days? Could it be better? What strategies can be adopted to make it better? What does 2011 hold for its economy and your business?Have a majority of Pakistan’s small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/30">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> How is business in Pakistan these days? Could it be better? What strategies can be adopted to make it better? What does 2011 hold for its economy and your business?Have a majority of Pakistan’s small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) considered expanding directly into global markets in North America, EU, Asia? Either by finding distributors/wholesalers in these regions or by soliciting business directly from the end-user whether this is a company or individual consumer? Can these companies utilize direct and interactive marketing (DM) to expand beyond their borders? How can they do this and what are the most effective and affordable ways to do so? If they are already in global markets, how can DM be used to support and improve their efforts and results? Can DM be used to increase market share in their home market?Pakistan SMEs are fortunate to have organizations like the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the SME Bank. These organizations recognize the importance and the vast potential of SMEs. Working in conjunction with private and public agencies and associations and armed with the knowledge that they can expand their business themselves, should propel a percentage of Pakistan’s SMEs into the global arena.In Pakistan, 93% of all business enterprises are listed as SMEs. That’s 93% of nearly 3.2 million businesses. Pakistan’s SMEs contribute +30% to the overall GDP and 25% to the country’s total export earnings.Even if only 1% of Pakistan’s SMEs take the global direct approach, that’s almost 30,000 companies entering the global market. Perhaps a more realistic goal would be for 1/10 of 1 percent (0.001). That would still be nearly 3,000 companies! That’s good news for Pakistan’s economy and employment picture and to build Pakistan further as a global brand.Can this be done effectively, efficiently and at low risk? Yes it can. Is there sufficient opportunity for solid return on investment (ROI)? For those businesses that can provide their goods/services overseas, Yes!As a market example, the U.S. is the most “business and import-friendly” country in the world. US import value exceeds 95% of the GDP for all countries of the world combined. The U.S. makes it easy for non-residents to establish businesses here. There are highly targeted databases available on over 23 million businesses and on every household in the U.S. One U.S. data company offers over 300 demographic and lifestyle selections on every household in the U.S. Total US import values in 2009 were US$1.7 trillion dollars even with overall imports declining in that year. This resulted in generating US$30 billion in import duties and fees which makes the US Customs Bureau the third largest generator of revenue in the U.S. after the International Revenue Service (taxes) and the Social Security Administration (retirement/pension fund).Let’s look at one market segment: textiles and apparel imports into the U.S. With only one exception- when textile and apparel imports fell by 2.0% in 2001, these imports have risen steadily since 1989-culminating in a total value growth of 249%. While imports declined in 2009 by 9%, a double digit increase occurred in 2010.And to make it even more inviting, there are excellent companies within Pakistan that can provide the creative, marketing and tech services needed for a company to expand globally by going direct to the end-user.Pakistan’s businesses should ask, “Are we taking a passive or active approach to our businesses?” Pakistan is not alone in the need to ask this. The global economic downturn has affected all markets. Advances in technology and reliance on the internet have both assisted business and threatened the very foundations of how many businesses function. Many, by necessity, are experimenting with new methods, diversifying, trying new things, adapting to new realities.How do individual businesses maintain market share and increase their export business? What methods are used to ensure business increases? If the traditional models are functioning efficiently, that is excellent news. But in these difficult times, is this enough? Are there other methods to test? The global economic reality is that all businesses have to do more.Should each SME in Pakistan consider taking a more direct approach to both global and domestic sales?Consider, yes. Act upon it? Not always. Every SME’s business model and circumstances will differ. To increase domestic market share it will depend on if the goods/services offered lend themselves to a direct approach. Will DM prove responsive and be worth the investment, however small? If the goods/services can be marketed outside of one’s borders, and if management has the comfort level to implement a direct strategy and if the ROI is there, then a global direct strategy needs to be seriously considered. Staffing need not be an issue as much can be overseen by one or two people.What is a direct approach and how can it be utilized and maximized to find more customers.The direct approach involves determining as precisely as possible the target market-your potential customers and clients. This can be a direct sale to a customer-either an individual consumer (B2C) or a company (B2B). Or it can involve using DM to finding local agents/distributors or wholesalers abroad who will purchase your products and then sell them through their existing networks. The next step is choosing the best message and methods to reach the prospects directly. Can a direct sale take place with little introduction or is it imperative to introduce your company and educate the potential target as to the benefits of doing business with you? Usually an introduction is needed and credibility needs to be established. How to start: Begin by mining databases for best prospects, refining these lists and determining the best method(s) of contact.How can this be accomplished?o What is you desired result? Immediate sales, encouraging any type of contact with your company, asking the prospect respond to a survey or specific questions, securing a meeting for a presentation, promoting and raising the awareness of your company or brand within an industry sector, directing responders to your website or signing up for a newsletter/e-letter?o Start with a review of your target market. Then find sources that can not only find the best databases but fully refine the search so nothing is wasted. One pays a certain amount per thousand records so refining the target universe saves money immediately and can further save on printing, lettershop, and postage costs if the preferred contact method is a postal campaign.o If present, incorporate your internal house file of customers into the data mix. Use this information and transaction history to better identify and isolate like customers and clients from commercially available databases.o Decide how your company needs to be positioned. What image best projects and promotes your brand or corporate identity? Is it price, quality, service, speed of delivery, reliability, industry reputation? Do any of these separate your company from your competition?o What is the optimal contact strategy to secure the response desired? Is a single contact sufficient? Will it require a series of contacts? Is contact via one form of communication the best option? Or is an integrated campaign of two or more of the following a better option (postal + email + telephone+ social media)?Due DiligenceDue diligence may be required for any and all of the following to clarify: best markets, market size, revenue potential, competitive analysis, vendor sourcing, free and fee-based research and market entry assistance. Depending upon the target country, there may be a variety of free services available for market entry applicants, usually provided by local or national governmental agencies. These can be identified and navigated by local on-ground sources the SME knows or retains. Due diligence can be undertaken either by in-house resources or by contracting and retaining an appropriate consulting entity or by a combination of both.What would be the initial investment in time, personnel and money?Again, this depends upon the type of campaign and how much is possible to be undertaken by existing employees. Retaining outside expertise and consultancies is fully negotiable and based upon time/effort involved. Upfront fees may be able to be mitigated (but not eliminated) by including a commission on future sales. Renting and broadcasting an email campaign can be inexpensive as there are no postage, printing and paper costs. Whether it works will depend upon the offer and if the email is opened by the targeted recipient. How to differentiate your solicitation from the many junk and spam emails received is an important consideration. If it is opened, is the message one that conveys credibility and value enough to gain interest? Relying on website visibility is another possibility but this may require some investment in search engine optimization (SEO) to ensure that your company comes up in an online search.What are the basic costs?Costs depend upon the campaign and which geography one is targeting. Basic list prices for instance vary widely by region. U.S. data is by far the least expensive due to the large number of lists available, the highly competitive marketplace for brokering these lists and the sophistication of the technology involved which has made data a commodity. Examples: U.S. lists may have a range of US$50-$100/M (per one thousand names). European lists = $150-$250/M, Asian lists: $200-$350/M. Highly specialized lists will run higher in all markets. Postal campaigns need to factor-in printing and mailing costs. A tele-marketing campaign will have the long-distance phone charges to consider although there are many low-cost methods to utilize. Creative costs are to be considered for creating a mailing piece or any collateral material used to support the campaign. Much can be done electronically (paperless) and downloaded from a website.Risks?Taking a direct approach requires faith in your product or service and seeing a potential market beyond one’s own borders. Market research should be conducted to confirm that there is a market. Prepare to be both patient and systematic. Success may come but perhaps not right away. The one true and unchanging tenet of direct marketing is to test. Then test some more. Even when successful, keep testing to improve both the response and the marketing materials being sent. Take the successful “control” package and test it against others. Test price points where applicable. The testing and refinement is ongoing and pays dividends. It is common in the U.S. for a company to receive a return $8 for every $1 invested in DM.TimeframeThis is entirely dependent upon the type of strategy and subsequent acquisition campaign selected and how much collateral sales and marketing material must be created. It can be achieved in a relatively short period of time, perhaps 60-90 days at a basic level. ROI will be dependent upon how effective the campaign is and what the typical sales cycle is for a particular product or service.What are the consequences of not experimenting with new sales methodologies-of continuing business as usual versus taking an aggressive direct approach?Gradual loss of market share and slow or static growth. Factors for this can include: market saturation, attrition of customers/clients, competitors underselling and thus forcing your pricing (and profit margin) lower, losing market share to new firms implementing new technologies and marketing methods.Utilizing a direct sales strategy for both domestic and global salesEmploying new sales acquisition methodologies is not limited to global campaigns but can and should be used to improve domestic sales as well. A successful domestic strategy within Pakistan can often be adapted for a global campaign. Conversely, a global campaign that proves responsive can be adjusted (tweaked) for use as a domestic campaign. Finding the trigger that generates a response is the key.Building a personal network of contactsRent/license databases or using Business social media platforms for starters. Attend trade shows or conferences or acquiring attendee lists to these. Word-of mouth. Ask within your network of associates. Compile contacts from websites and Trade publications.Developing a brand presence in a target country or regionA campaign to build brand awareness and acceptance through traditional (advertising) methods can be very costly. Using DM gives added exposure, familiarity and can educated prospects about your company and its services. Cost will depend upon which methods and media are used and what is required for each individual business model. The advantage to a direct approach is that it can be done inexpensively.Creating a real or virtual office overseasEither is possible. A virtual office can be a Post Office Box or a local telephone number that transfers directly to your office telephone or a dedicated line within your office in Pakistan. A real office need not involve signing a lease, furnishing an office suite and hiring staff. There are firms that rent office space and/or provide all necessary sales and office support services for a monthly fee. These are available in all major cities.How a Pakistani citizen can form a business abroadThis will differ by country or region. Let’s take the U.S. again as an example:A foreign national can form a US corporation. The corporation will be formed by an ‘incorporator’ which is often a company or a lawyer, who will then resign in favor of the shareholders (owners) of the corporation. The shareholders (owners) need not be identified or registered. The corporation will be registered with the Secretary of State, Division of Corporations of whatever state is chosen. Often the state chosen is one with favorable tax legislation. The shareholders can be individuals or other corporations, including foreign corporations. One person or a number of people can hold all corporate positions and titles: director, president, secretary and treasurer. That person or persons need not be residents of the United States and can conduct business from outside of the United States. It is required that the corporation always identify a “registered office” in the U.S. and a “registered agent” who must be a resident of that State.o What are the types of corporations?”C” corporation is responsible for the debts of the corporation, but not the individual shareholders. The net profits are taxed and the dividends are paid to the shareholders who may have to report the dividends as income.”S” corporations have the same functions and benefits as “C” corporations, except that they can have no more than 35 shareholders. To qualify if not a U.S. citizen, have an E-2 investor visa, L-1 visa and B-2 tourist visa, and pay taxes in the U.S. “S” corporation profits are passed on to the shareholders and are not taxable to the corporation.A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a corporation with limited liability, similar to a “S” corporation, yet with several significant differences. One major difference is that it requires at least two persons to form an LLC. The owners need not be U.S. citizens or U.S. taxpayers. This is the easiest way to form a company.o How much capital is required?The minimum requirement is US$100.00 (one hundred dollars).This would work out for example, $1 value per share for 100 shares. The capital requirement may depend upon the type of company and its circumstances.o Must the owner live in the United States?No. A person can ask an incorporator to form the corporation without being in the U.S. The incorporator can sign the articles of incorporation. The president and secretary must sign the shares giving ownership to the shareholders. Later the shareholder can sign documents at the required annual meeting.o Identification and tax registrationSocial Security numbers are available only to U.S. citizens, Green Card holders or people holding a U.S. visa which allows them to legally work in the US. Others may apply for a Taxpayer ID Number from the Internal Revenue Service if they must file a U.S. tax return. The application must be signed by an officer of the new corporation. If that person does not have a Social Security Number, then a copy of the foreign passport must be attached to the application. If the corporation will sell products to the general public, it must also apply for a Sales Tax Number from the State Department of Revenue and collect sales tax. Businesses are also required to register with the city or town where the business is located and may be subject to local taxes.Maximizing the InternetEveryone with a website is a potential global player and can and should build an international brand and use the site to attract more customers. Creating a new website or adapting an existing one tailored to the eyes and customs of a global audience is essential. It can be created in Pakistan by one of the many talented design firms. But it will need a “local eye” from the target market or a global expert to add the visual comfort touches that will make it, and therefore your company, credible and impressive. Copy changes will be needed. Text written in paragraph form may have to be shortened to bullet points. Translation may be required, depending upon the target market(s). Even English may have to be adapted if being viewed by an American audience.Using social networking to your advantageCompanies are still experimenting with ways to take advantage of the huge number of people using social networking sites to build brand awareness, establish acceptance of the product/service and spread the word via word-of-mouth marketing. Social networking for businesses goes beyond Facebook and Twitter to include the business sites such as Linked-in and Plaxo. Creating your own news or e-letter communication can also be considered.Finding the best vendors/suppliersThe same methods one uses in one’s home market will often apply. Local trade associations, chambers of commerce, even governmental agencies can all assist. Word-of-mouth recommendations from individuals who have done this for their own businesses or offer consulting services are valuable.In conclusion, companies and individual business owners everywhere need to take their sales directly to their existing and prospective customers. They need to expand their market to find new customers. This does not mean abandoning their tried and true models or supplanting these with new priorities. But it does mean adding and integrating new methodologies into their existing model. While it sounds like a contradiction, one can build upon the basic model while diversifying. It doesn’t have to be the foundation of your business. But it should become an integral part of it. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/30/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>They Say That If You Fail to Plan, You Are Planning to Fail – Is it the Same Travel Planning?</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/28</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/28#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:19:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://foldkeyms.info/?p=28</guid> <description><![CDATA[Have you ever been on a vacation or business trip and everything seemed to go wrong? For instance you forgot the adapter for your smart phone, or the cord for your laptop. Perhaps you didn’t pack the right clothes and … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/28">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Have you ever been on a vacation or business trip and everything seemed to go wrong? For instance you forgot the adapter for your smart phone, or the cord for your laptop. Perhaps you didn’t pack the right clothes and you ran into weather and found yourself, rather than enjoying your vacation, trying to find a local Wal-Mart to get a jacket. It’s happened to me several times, and usually it’s because I didn’t plan my travel needs correctly.However, since I am now a seasoned traveler, I have a little checklist, it’s really simple, but it prevents me from forgetting the important things. Things like phone numbers that I need to call when I get some place, or universal travel plugs. Travel planning can be very simple, or it can be quite complex, and it often matters what type of traveling you’re doing. Even a simple 3 x 5 index card as a checklist inside of your suitcase can help.If you are like me and you like to travel light, you might even stick it on the inside of your laptop bag, or the bag you use as your carry-on luggage. It makes sense to keep it simple. Having printouts of itineraries, emergency phone numbers, and secondary plan B or escape plans also makes sense. You never know if you’re going to get stuck in weather, or stuck in an airport for hours on end. What are you going to do if you miss your connecting flight?Sometimes, if you plan these things in advance, then what might have been a major catastrophe for someone else, can turn into an opportunity for you. For instance if you are stuck for four or five hours at an airport, perhaps you know something very close by you can go see or do. Having secondary itinerary travel plans make a lot of sense and it sure has helped me out over the years. In fact, I’ve made many friends who were also stuck at airports who decided they would rather join me and accompany me in my secondary plans while we were stuck at the airport for six or seven hours waiting for the next connecting flight.The reality is you just never know, and “if you fail to plan, you are really planning to fail,” and that goes for travel planning as well. Indeed, hope you’ll please consider this, and if you have any other ideas or suggestions please send me an e-mail. Think on it. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/28/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Brainstorming The Ideas for Influencing Your Mobile App Audience</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/26</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/26#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:48:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accounting & Auditing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Banking Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit & Collections]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.foldkeyms.info/?p=26</guid> <description><![CDATA[Once the app is downloaded, you have little time to take a sigh of relief, and then again start focusing on making things easier for the them till their goal is achieved. According to the AppsFlyer, an app marketing company, … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/26">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once the app is downloaded, you have little time to take a sigh of relief, and then again start focusing on making things easier for the them till their goal is achieved.</p><p>According to the AppsFlyer, an app marketing company, the global uninstall rate for apps after 30 days is 28%. Entertainment apps are most frequently deleted, whereas apps based on Finance is least frequently deleted. No matter which app category you belong to, your strategy should be to remain in the mobile phones of users for a long time, and not just sit around but to fulfill your purpose as well.</p><p>If we analyze the encounters of users with an app step by step, it can help us unveil the critical factors that influence mobile app audiences, so that we can work upon those and achieve our purpose. Here are the details:</p><p>Step1. Finding Your App in Appstore</p><p>For this, we have to first find out what exactly users type to search an app. Based on a research, it has been found that 47% app users on iOS confirmed that they found the app through the App Store’s search engine and 53% app users on Android confirmed the same.</p><p>What have been their search queries? Interestingly, as the per the data provided by the TUNE research, 86% of the top 100 keywords were brands.With little scope for non-branded categories, most of the keywords were either of games of utility apps. Common keywords in the non branded category are: games, free games, VPN, calculator, music, photo editor, and weather.</p><p>Leaving brands aside, if we analyze the user-type of a Non-branded category, we will get two types of users:</p><p>1. Users are informed, and they know what they are search</p><p>2. Users are exploring possibilities, have no precise information in mind.</p><p>If you are a mobile app development company, targeting non-branded users, then your efforts must be directed to creating apps that compel these two types of users. To do so, we have to analyze once they are on an app store, what keywords they use to search. Regina Leuwer, with expertise in marketing & communications, bring some light to the subject. She reached out Sebastian Knopp, creator of app store search intelligence tool appkeywords, who shared with her the data of unique trending search phrases. And according to that data, in 2017, there were around 2,455 unique search phrases trending in the US.</p><p>Now, if we study these data to get information, we will find that name of the app is critical to attract the attention of the users.</p><p>If your app belongs to non-branded category, then make sure your app name is similar to the common search queries but also unique in comparison with your competitors. So that when your app name is flashed, they click it on to it, finding it purposeful and compelling both.</p><p>Step 2. Installation</p><p>Remember your users are on mobile devices has limited resources, from battery to storage and RAM to Internet. Everything is limited. So better create an application that is easy to download or say get downloaded with 5 minutes. One critical advice here:</p><p>1. Keep the application file size small.</p><p>If you are a developer, use APK Analyser to find out which part of the application is consuming maximum space. You can also reduce classes.dex file and res folder that contains images, raw files, and XML.</p><p>Step 3. Onboarding</p><p>After the user has successfully downloaded your mobile application, don’t leave anything on assumptions. Guide them properly. This you can do through an onboarding process, where users can learn the key functionality and where to begin with the mobile app. Below are the 3 things you need to keep in your mind when creating an onboarding process for your users.</p><p>Short and Crisp: The entire guidance of features and functions should be completed within few seconds, with easy options loud and clear option to skip.</p><p>Precise Information: Don’t introduce them to the app. They already know what they have downloaded. The objective to inform about the key functions and features.</p><p>Allow Users to Skip: Let the tech-savvy users skip the intro. Your app is to meet their requirement and not to have a friendly session.</p><p>Step 4. Purpose and UI<br />Here, the stage is set for your app and it is the golden chance for you to impress your users. What is needed here is the collaboration between purpose and UI of the app. It totally depends on the problem-solving capability and ease of use of the mobile app. Interface design plays the critical role, allowing the users to access features of the apps easily and quickly to perform the task for what they have downloaded the app. When it comes to interface design, make sure that the design is interactive and task-oriented. Here are some factors that you must take care off while creating mobile app interface:</p><p>1. Usability: The Mobile phone is an epitome of convenience and if your users find it difficult to use your app, then there is no way there are going to make the space for it in their mobile phones. From screen size to the color of the app, there are many factors that are equally critical and need attention.</p><p>2. Intuitive: To create an intuitive User Interface, you have to read the mind of the users, and develop a model based on that. The next should be precise, clear and ‘obvious’ in an interface.</p><p>3. Availability: Key features should be hidden in the drop down menu or even if so, it should be obvious for the user to look into the drop-down. An intricate work of design and research is required to make essential features available for the customers and they don’t need to navigate here and there.</p><p>If you need more help with the user-interface and innovative ideas for a mobile app, write to me webmaster@finoit.com and I promise to get back to you with interesting mobile app designs.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/26/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Why Instafollow HQ Is One of the Top-Rated Instagram Tools?</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/24</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/24#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:47:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Computer Repair & Consulting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Data Communication]]></category> <category><![CDATA[E-Books]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Electronics and Electrical]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graphics and Multimedia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet of Things]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mobile Computing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Programming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Systems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.foldkeyms.info/?p=24</guid> <description><![CDATA[As we all know, Instagram is the most trendy & entertaining media platform for the modern generation. It’s mobile-friendly, easy to navigate and it allows users to amass a large following rather quickly. Be it a business, brand or personal, … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/24">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we all know, Instagram is the most trendy & entertaining media platform for the modern generation.</p><p>It’s mobile-friendly, easy to navigate and it allows users to amass a large following rather quickly.</p><p>Be it a business, brand or personal, Instagram is loved by all!</p><p>Attractive Images are posted with hashtags and captions to provide additional information.</p><p>With over 1 billion monthly active users, Instagram is a proven social media platform that helps businesses engage current customers and attract new ones.</p><p>With this data don’t you think you should stay on the top by adapting one of best business Instagram tools?</p><p>Let’s dive deep and check out what benefit you can get with the best Instagram management tool – InstafollowHQ</p><p>Helps in Capturing your Audience’s Attention</p><p>Instafollow HQ has got powerful planning and simply stunning editing tools that create an eye-catching Instagram feed.</p><p>Instafollow HQ creates your feed with detailed Perfection</p><p>Instafollow HQ creates and maintains your feed simply amazing that helps grow your potential audience and increase your influence.</p><p>Develops an Appealing Account</p><p>InstafollowHQ has special editing tools that keep your account look elegant.</p><p>By maintaining attention capturing look for your business/brand, it indicates you are a true professional.</p><p>Increases Your Network</p><p>Whether it is to Tag right people or products in order to get more likes, comments, and followers, instafollow HQ- does it all.</p><p>It also adds location to your posts so your right customer can reach to your destination.</p><p>Creates Creative Content</p><p>We all know “Content is King”.So how Instafollow HQ can miss adopting this marketing strategy?</p><p>Instafollow HQ not only creates great content but also Schedules and post photos, videos and compelling stories directly to your Instagram account so you can build a dynamic feed that engages your potential audience.</p><p>Be it personal brands, businesses, and agencies, instafollow HQ is loved by everyone!</p><p>So what are your thoughts?</p><p>Schedule your Instagram posts like never before only with one of the best social media management tools – Instafollow HQ.</p><p>Don’t wait! Don’t hesitate! Yeah! Because it’s time to grow your business.</p><p>Request a FREE Quote Now!</p><p>InstaFollowHQ is the best digital toolkit for every businesses and brand.</p><p>It delivers real Followers, Activity, and Likes to your Instagram account 24/7 and engages with new potential customers and followers generating new leads.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/24/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Top 10 Handmade Wooden Duck for Home & Garden Decoration</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/22</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/22#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:46:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Consumer Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cooking and Culinary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Improvement & Furniture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.foldkeyms.info/?p=22</guid> <description><![CDATA[Ducks are one of the symbols that reflects love. Wooden ducks are finely carved, created, and designed for a striking look and sense nicest for home and garden decors. These ducks are handmade with precise and skilled craftsmanship on wood … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/22">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ducks are one of the symbols that reflects love. Wooden ducks are finely carved, created, and designed for a striking look and sense nicest for home and garden decors. These ducks are handmade with precise and skilled craftsmanship on wood with hand-painting with special colors. Just a little care needs to be taken for tidying up. Clean the wooden articles with a sponge or cloth using a mild non-detergent soap and water and clean them dry. Abrasive cleaners or scrubbers should not be used, and they can pale the look of the wooden item.</p><p>Painted duck statues for garden lawn or yard decoration handmade wooden craft.<br />The materials, paints, and pigments used for making it are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and safe. It is a cute duck-shaped wooden article perfect for home, lawn, garden, and party decor. This makes the home and garden look thoroughly beautiful and fascinating. It may come in different sizes according to the customer’s requirements.<br />Wooden ducks crafts ornaments desktop decoration for home party<br />It is made of wood crafted beautifully, giving a cute and unique look. It has a realistic shape, and the handcrafters had given the wooden duck’s excellent details with fine skills. It is purposefully suitable for garden, office, home, office, and desktop decoration. It makes the mood refreshed and brings happiness to daily life. It is also a great gift for children, friends, or lovers.<br />Zoltamulata handcrafted wooden duck pair showpiece for home interior decor ducks<br />These ducks are made up of good-quality wood material. It is certainly suitable for home and car too. This makes the home look better and greatly enchanted.<br />Wooden Hand-Painted Ducks<br />The Rajasthan artists are greatly skilled in the handcrafting of wooden articles. This is one of their articles beautifully hand-painted and carved. This is suitable and beautifully embraces a comfortable corner of the office or home.<br />Wooden Duck Home Decor<br />This is a fascinating and beautifully detailed design made up of wood. The details in the duck are very well shown. Though it is not painted, it gives a rich and royal look to the home decor.<br />Klowage Duck Decorative showpiece<br />This is enormously best for home decorative purposes. It is completely made up of wood and comes in multicolor according to customers choice. It gives a little vintage theme to the home. Looks great and has a great impact on people.<br />LAVANSHI 4″ Kadamba Wood Duck Decorative Showpiece<br />This wood duck showpiece is extremely ethnic and authentic. The artisans have precisely given the minute details, making this woodcraft a masterwork. It is suitable for the home decor purpose giving a delightful look to the home.<br />3×Rustic Style Duck lovely nautical wooden duck set photo prop table shelf display home decor<br />These highly detailed handmade duck models are very fascinating and elegant. They are well-crafted and carved with details. It is colored and feels cute to be a part of home and garden decor.<br />Handmade Ducks by DCUK<br />This handmade duck is so much more than just a decor ornament. It is made up of wood with specific details unique from most other handcrafted wooden duck decors. It is perfectly sculpted, and the hat and boots make it more attractive.<br />Wooden Birds Gift Set<br />This can be used for home decor or garden decor purposes. It could also be gifted to loved ones. Just protect it from water and dust with a small cotton hand broom to remove the accumulated dirt.<br />The wooden duck articles are perfect for your garden decor and home decor. It gives the place a unique and new look. We also provide the best handmade wooden duck decor for home and garden decor purposes. The painted wooden ducks with boots are specifically good and prominent at our place. You can also buy the best duck models from us at a reasonable price and more offers.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/22/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Hot Selling Products Wooden Duck Wholesale This Week</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/20</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/20#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:45:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Agriculture & Forestry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Automobiles & Motorcycles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Creation & Development]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chemicals & Allied Products]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Construction & Maintenance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Consumer Goods & Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Domestic Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Employment & Work]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Engineering Industry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Food & Related Products]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Industrial goods & Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Publishing & Printing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Textiles & Nonwovens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Translation Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Transportation & Logistics]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.foldkeyms.info/?p=20</guid> <description><![CDATA[An ornament is a decoration. The significance of ornament has risen dramatically in recent years. Because ornaments are one of the best home decor products, interior designers are stressing their use to enhance the home’s look. Wooden duck ornament is … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/20">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An ornament is a decoration. The significance of ornament has risen dramatically in recent years. Because ornaments are one of the best home decor products, interior designers are stressing their use to enhance the home’s look. Wooden duck ornament is a piece of delicately carved decorative art. Wooden ducks can be used as both beauty and luck to the abode.</p><p>First of all, a duck is any cute-looking waterbird that is relatively small and short-necked, which symbolizes love, family, vigilance, clarity, protection, feelings, grace, good fortune, and strength.</p><p>Duck ornaments as a symbol of Love</p><p>Ducks have the same privileges as love birds regarding marriage, relationships, love, and affection. Paintings of duck couples can be found in bedrooms, and bath towels folded in the shape of ducks can be found in hotels, offering a warm and affectionate sense. It’s been known since ancient times that having a pair of duck paintings or showpieces in the house provides good luck in partnerships.</p><p>The Duck couple has been memorialized in wedding presents such as wooden carvings and even in the language of love. This is because these ducks are monogamous, meaning that once they find a partner, they stay together for the rest of their lives. As a result, they have become the ideal emblem of devotion, marriage, and love. In the Korean wedding ceremony, it is customary for a man who intends to marry to purchase a pair of live ducks as a gift for his future wife. This tradition allows for using wooden ducks instead of actual birds to symbolize matrimonial harmony.</p><p>Duck ornament as a symbol of vigilance</p><p>A wooden duck ornament represents vigilance, which is the act of paying attention to what is going on around you. It could be for safety reasons or to keep an eye on prospective opportunities. Ducks are recognized for their affinity for water. Flowing water is frequently associated with transformation and clarity. Ducks are hence symbols of clarity, honesty, and simplicity.</p><p>Duck Ornament from the point of Vastu</p><p>Vastu is concerned with the flow of energy into your home and life. In Chinese Vastu, the duck occupies an important position. Ancient Chinese believe that keeping ducks in the home always brings good luck and fortune. Keeping a pair of wooden ducks can help you find your soul partner more quickly or resolve marital disputes. They claim that it promotes internal peace and calm and cooperative relationships among the structure’s occupants.</p><p>Duck ornament as a show-piece</p><p>A showpiece is a must-have for every home decor. Wooden ducks ornaments offer a lovely touch to a corner or embellish showcase, making your property appear more aesthetically pleasing.</p><p>Duck ornaments as gifts</p><p>Gifts may bring a smile to anyone’s face, whether it’s for a particular occasion or simply to express affection to those you care about. showpieces are wonderful for displaying your special, priceless moments and gift memories, as well as giving you pride of place in their hearts. The wooden duck ornament will serve as an ideal present for your friends all family for the occasion of birthdays, housewarming, or casual get-togethers.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/20/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Hey, This Is My Story!</title> <link>https://foldkeyms.info/18</link> <comments>https://foldkeyms.info/18#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:41:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defence]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Automobiles & Motorcycles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Employment & Work]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Industrial goods & Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pharmacy]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.foldkeyms.info/?p=18</guid> <description><![CDATA[I am just now concluding that narcissism is a virus that has infected everybody in the world that is breathing air. I even apply this to my own life with a great deal of regret. Nobody wants to admit they … <a href="https://foldkeyms.info/18">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am just now concluding that narcissism is a virus that has infected everybody in the world that is breathing air. I even apply this to my own life with a great deal of regret.</p><p>Nobody wants to admit they have narcissistic leanings in their life. And yet, if you listen to them, and even listen to yourself, you will see it. I did not know how aggravating it was, but I was to learn pretty soon.</p><p>Recently I had a heart attack and had a stent put in one of my arteries, the widow make her. It was this experience that showed me the level of narcissism in my own life.</p><p>When anybody would call me and ask how I was, I would mention that I recently had a heart attack and had a stent inserted in one of my arteries. Before I can even get to the end of that sentence, the person on the other end of the line will say, “Oh, a couple of years ago, I had a heart attack and had two stents put in.” And then they would go on and on and on about their condition and experience.</p><p>When I thought we had come to the end of that conversation, they then mentioned, “And I have a cousin who had a heart attack and had several stents put in him I can’t remember how many.” Then, were all down another rabbit trail. I sure would like to catch that rabbit.</p><p>Coming to the end of this conversation, I said, “Well, I hope you’re doing well.” To which I got the reply, “Thank You, I appreciate that.”</p><p>Hanging up the phone, I thought a bit that the person on the other end of the phone did not allow me to tell my story.</p><p>For me, this heart attack was quite an experience that I never expected to experience. I know my father had several heart attacks, but I never assumed he had willed it two me. It’s during these times that you think seriously about dying.</p><p>I have been tempted to spread the rumor that I won the million-dollar lottery for the week. Once that got out, I would get all kinds of calls to hear my million dollars’ story. But, of course, I know that they would want to be put on my Christmas list.</p><p>The discouraging point is nobody wanted to know the story of my heart attack. My heart attack was an opportunity for them to brag, or so it seemed, about their heart attack or their uncle’s heart attack or somebody else’s.</p><p>After going through a heart attack why do I want to hear about someone else’s heart attack and how they got through it.</p><p>Of course, that is my narcissism coming to the surface. I want everything to be about me and center on my life. I’m not sure what to do or how to deal with this narcissistic virus that seems to be penetrating my life.</p><p>I don’t think I will bring this up with my doctor the next time I visit him. I suspect he would send me to his psychology friend, and I certainly don’t want that kind of examination. I don’t think I could pass.</p><p>The one thing I have learned about this narcissistic virus is that there comes a point where it explodes. I didn’t know that before, but I found out just recently.</p><p>Another friend called and asked about me, and I said I just had a heart attack and had a stent implanted in my artery. Again, before I could get to the end of that sentence, they began explaining how they also had a heart attack several years ago, and they had four stents put in. Then they went on and on about their heart attack and how it changed their life, and what they did to keep from having another one.</p><p>I don’t know what triggered my explosion, but all of a sudden, I heard myself saying, “Hey, stop right there. This is my heart attack, not yours. This is my story, not yours.”</p><p>Then without hesitating, I went into my story in every detail I could think of at the time. I only wished I had recorded it so I could know what I actually said.</p><p>Just before I hung up, the person on the other end said, “Well, I’ll be praying for you, and I hope you get better.” Then there was that infamous “click.” And the conversation was over.</p><p>I hung up the phone and turned around only to see the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage staring at me with one of her “stares,” and I heard her say, “What in the world did you just say?”</p><p>At that moment, I knew I was in for some trouble, so I said, “I’m not sure; what did I say?”</p><p>I knew she would tell me what I said, so I didn’t need a recording of it. But I kind of lost control because of that narcissistic virus that has infected me.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://foldkeyms.info/18/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </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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