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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>lbqesms.info</title> <atom:link href="http://lbqesms.info/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://lbqesms.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 01:27:05 +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>How to Build a Successful Online Business: The 5 Pillars of Success</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/how-to-build-a-successful-online-business-the-5-pillars-of-success,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/how-to-build-a-successful-online-business-the-5-pillars-of-success,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:25:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business ideas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business ideas 2023]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business insider]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business maker]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business maker 14]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business maker 2]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business motivation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[home based business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to start a business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lyrics the business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[online business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[small business ideas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the business lyrics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the business music video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the business tiesto]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the business tiesto video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tiesto the business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tiesto the business lyrics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tiesto the business video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=73</guid> <description><![CDATA[So you want to learn how to build a successful online business. I don’t know your exact situation right now, but I can guess that you probably fall into one of 2 categories: either you are currently working the 9-5 and want to find an alternative or you are already in an online business and [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> So you want to learn how to build a successful online business. I don’t know your exact situation right now, but I can guess that you probably fall into one of 2 categories: either you are currently working the 9-5 and want to find an alternative or you are already in an online business and are looking to increase your income. So let’s have a look at the 5 pillars of how to build a successful online business.Success Pillar 1: Have a PlanIf you were going to setup a brick-and-mortar business and had to borrow money for the bank, they would certainly require to provide them a business plan. They want to know that you are organized enough and focused enough that the money they lend you will not be wasted.The same applies to an online business. Once you open the door to making money online, you will soon be bombarded by all sorts of offers and opportunities. Who knows, you may have already experienced this. Without a good plan of action, you may be tempted to listen to all those offers. If you don’t focus your energies towards one goal, you are wasting your time.”In order to succeed, your arrow of focus must be pointed in one direction”When creating your business plan you will want to focus on the following:1) “Why”: What is the reason for starting your online business? And don’t just write that you want to make money. Take a moment to reflect on the real reason you want to succeed online. Are you doing this to provide a steady income for your family, do you want to work from home and have time freedom, or do you want to share and teach your success to others? Don’t worry about making it perfect, write it down today and you can modify it as you go along.2) Goals: Set realistic goals within a time frame. For example, if you just got started, a good goal would be to make you first 500$ within a 1 month period. If you are already making 500$ a month, set your goal to double that within a month. As you start seeing success from your efforts, you can start stepping up your goals to be more challenging.3) Actions: What actions are necessary to achieve your goals (be specific). If you are just starting up, actions like setting up your domain and website would be a good one, then setting up your capture page and autoresponder. If your system is already set up, you could take action to increase traffic for your site or you could tweak your capture page to increase conversion.Success Pillar 2: Pick a good mentorA good mentor will make the difference between success and no success. A good mentor knows the way and can show you the ropes. When I got started, I didn’t have someone like me to show me what to do. I was here and there and nothing seemed to work. It wasn’t until I found a good mentor to show me what steps to take that I was able to achieve success in my business.Picking a mentor doesn’t necessarily mean to partner up with the Top Gun of your company. Oftentimes they are so busy doing what they need to do that they don’t have the time or energy to hand hold all the newbies. You are much better off finding a leader that has the time to help you along the way and guide you as you take the steps to success.Success Pillar 3: Self-BrandingThe most common mistake when starting an online business is to lead with your business/product/payplan. It is truly an important part of the business, but not the most important. The #1 key principle is to BRAND YOURSELF. Who knows, you may be with a particular company today, but what happens if you decide to change? If you spent your time branding yourself, the transition will be easy. If you branded your company, you will have to start all over from scratch.Look at all the top producers in the industry. Jonathan Budd, Brad Callen, Mike Dillard, just to name a few, have all branded themselves very strongly. When they create a new product, it is easy for them to sell it because their customers know, trust and like their brand (themselves) and will trust the new product being offered.The best way to brand yourself is not to hide behind a computer screen. Create a website with your name as the domain, have real life pictures of yourself, create videos in which you offer value to your viewers, use the social media platform and be visible. You don’t have to be the best in the world to be liked, just offer valuable content to the best of your abilities.Success Pillar 4: Systems and Follow-upThe main reason for creating an online business is to leverage the internet to free your time. By having systems do most of the work for you you achieve two things: 1) you build relationships without having to actually be there and 2) you can spend your time and efforts on other things that will increase your results.Disclaimer: I’m not talking about the “push this button and make money without lifting a finger” Just like building a real business, you need to put effort and time to create your online business system and then promote it.So what kind of systems am I talking about? The main components of your system will be: Your website/salespage and your autoresponder.Your website: This system is meant to allow visitor to get to know you and your opportunity. It should answer most of the frequently asked questions about your business and give a bit of your personality so that visitor and potential business partners get to know you as a person.Your autoresponder: This is a series of emails that will continue to touch base on autopilot with the people who have shown interest in your opportunity. It should be packed with valuable information and obviously lead back to your opportunity. There are 3 major players as far as autoresponders: aweber, iContact and get response. I choose one over the others.Success Pillar 5: Marketing and TrafficTraffic is the lifeblood of any business. When it comes to the topic of online traffic, you could search online for days and still find new products that will teach you the “new best way” to drive tons of traffic to your website. The truth of it is, if you bulk up the information, traffic can be grouped into 3 categories: Link Building, SEO and Advertising.1) Link Building: Link building not only increases your traffic, but has the added bonus of increasing your SEO. Link buiding, put simply, is the activity of producing and publishing content online in order to increase the number of links pointing back at your site. There are many many ways of doing this and I will share with you my favorite ones: Articles Marketing, Video Marketing, Hubpage/Squidoo marketing (if you don’t know what this means, don’t worry) and finally, Forum participation.2) SEO: SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and means to optimize your web content for the search engines (like Google). Done properly, this will generate a large amount of free traffic from the different search engines.Just to give an example: I created a small website for my real estate business about 3 years back. I optimized the content for a particular keyword and published a few articles about the topic to build links. Ever since the website appears on the first page of Google, that website has been receiving 20-30 hits per day and generating 2-3 leads a day. And I only spent a few hours creating and optimizing that site. I’m not saying that it’s always that easy, but once you get there it’s a breath of fresh air.Link building for SEO: Links are like votes for your site. The more links you have, the more you have authority and search engines look for authority sites. So as you put effort in your link building for traffic, you are also building vote towards your site which will lead to better ranking in the search engines.3) Advertising: The are 2 ways to advertise: Free and Paid. Free advertising is like posting ads on Craigslist. A good example of paid advertising is the Google sponsored results or PPC (pay per click). This topic is very broad and surpass the scope of this article. I would definitely recommend focusing on link building at the beginning. PPC is quite complex and for someone that doesn’t know how to do it, it can be quite costly. I’ve personally burned a few hundred dollars in a few days on Google PPC without much to show for it.So there you have it, the 5 pillars of how to build a successful online business. If there are things in this article that you did not understand, please be assured that everything will come together soon. </p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/how-to-build-a-successful-online-business-the-5-pillars-of-success,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Do You Have What It Takes To Invest In Real Estate?</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-invest-in-real-estate,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-invest-in-real-estate,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:58:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=67</guid> <description><![CDATA[I am often asked, “Is Real Estate a good investment these days?” For me the answer: “It is always a good time to invest in Real Estate”. The question most people should be asking themselves is, “Do I want to invest in Property and what is required?” Let’s have a look at some the issues [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> I am often asked, “Is Real Estate a good investment these days?” For me the answer: “It is always a good time to invest in Real Estate”. The question most people should be asking themselves is, “Do I want to invest in Property and what is required?” Let’s have a look at some the issues relating to Real Estate investing.Personally, I have had a very positive experience with investing in property. Unfortunately, not everyone shares this experience. In fact, in his latest newsletter, Pat McKeough (the man behind the website, The Successful Investor Network) says, “If you buy property as an investment, you may discover that there are greater risks, and more work, than you bargained for”.Just as investing in mutual funds, stocks and investment certificates is personal, so is the decision to invest in property. Your first step should be to weigh all your options and compare it to other forms of investing. Let’s look at just a few considerations you should be aware of when investing in property.The first of these is “Financing”. A mortgage is a very common component of investing in property. The requirements for investment property are very different from the mortgage on the house you own as your personal residence. Fortunately, it is still easier to get financing for property than for stocks. The reason for this is the fact that real estate is less volatile and easier to appraise. Investing in property has a long history, which makes it easier for banks and financial institutions to analyze their risks. Its value also rarely drops dramatically overnight, as some stocks do from time to time. It’s important to remember that while leverage can enhance returns, it also can enhance risk. The amount of cash required to purchase investment real estate is more that the purchase of principal residence real estate. In some instances this ratio could be as high as 65/35. Where the buyer must come up with 35 percent of the purchase price plus closing costs.The next consideration is what we call “Other Costs”. When investing in property it is important to be aware of all the associated costs and fees. Among these costs we find realtor commissions, lawyers’ fees; all of which make up what is commonly called “closing costs”. You will also be faced with other expenses such as property taxes, maintenance costs, utility expenses, insurance fees, and financing costs like mortgage interest. While there are also costs associated in stocks, mutual funds and securities, there are not quite as many variables to pay.One must consider “Cash Flow” when purchasing property for investment reasons. Whether there will be a positive cash flow on your new property should play a major role in your investment decision. In order for a property to provide positive cash flow, the monthly rental income must exceed the expenses. This means the rental income must be greater than the mortgage, taxes, maintenance and other monthly expenses.If you have to subsidize the monthly income, then you are going to find yourself in a negative cash flow situation. Unless you are willing to hang onto such a property for future possibilities of a large payout, it is wise not to invest in such a property. There are properties with potential for further development that will bring a large windfall and in such a case it is necessary to know the market well enough go guarantee a substantial return. A word of caution; an experienced property investor will never rely on market appreciation as a reason for purchasing investment property. No one has been able to predict the housing market with certainty over the short term.You must be willing to put in the “Time and Effort” if you invest in property. We call this sweat equity. You will have to spend time dealing with tenants, arranging maintenance, doing the accounting and so on. If you have several properties you may find it easier to hire a property manager; but remember this will become another expense and will affect your cash flow.The important thing to remember is that the investment return must be worth the time and effort you are willing to put into it.One last detail to consider is the “Risk and Reward” factor. Just like stocks, property comes with risk. For one thing, property has liquidity risk. That is, it is harder to sell than stocks, mutual funds or other investments. You can get stuck with a property longer that you originally planned. You may also have to sell a property at a loss due to poor cash flow. There are risks is clear, however, some of the wealthiest people in the world have built their fortunes from real estate investing. Like so many other things in life, what you put into it is what you are likely to get out of it. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-invest-in-real-estate,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Chinese Aerospace Research Arm of the Red Army Loses 2 of 3 J-10 Prototypes – Why I Ask?</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/chinese-aerospace-research-arm-of-the-red-army-loses-2-of-3-j-10-prototypes-why-i-ask,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/chinese-aerospace-research-arm-of-the-red-army-loses-2-of-3-j-10-prototypes-why-i-ask,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:52:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aerospace Defense]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=65</guid> <description><![CDATA[The other day, I just learned that the Chinese Aerospace research division of the Red Army’s Air Force had inadvertently crashed two of their three J-10 prototypes. This is a huge and unfortunate setback for the Chinese Military in their attempts to keep up with the United States and our fifth-generation stealth fighter planes. It [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The other day, I just learned that the Chinese Aerospace research division of the Red Army’s Air Force had inadvertently crashed two of their three J-10 prototypes. This is a huge and unfortunate setback for the Chinese Military in their attempts to keep up with the United States and our fifth-generation stealth fighter planes. It is amazing that they would spend so much time using corporate espionage tactics in and around the US defense industry in order to learn how to build such an aircraft.And yet, after all that spying, and finally being able to produce a similar copy to our advanced fighter aircraft, they can’t seem to get the composite materials right, the lamination of the composites correct, or maintain the quality in manufacturing that is required in the high-tech world of stealth aircraft. As I understand it one of their J-10 Prototype crashed last week, and one just the other day. Losing a pilot from a midair breakup, and watching it disintegrate on the radar, must’ve been a horrific experience for those on the design, research, and corporate espionage team which had stolen the technology.One question I have, is that if they watched the aircraft break-up on radar as the Chinese Media outlet and Internet social networks in China say, then obviously it was not all that stealthy, there for their so-called fifth generation fighter plane isn’t stealthy or stable, see that point?Now then, judging from past recent history, surely heads will roll for the miscalculation, poor engineering, and mistakes made in manufacturing, which may or may not be attributed to the common problem in China of kickbacks and bribes. Nevertheless, they still have one Prototype left, but as I understand it they are afraid to fly it or do the required tasks to run it through its paces for fear they might lose it also, sending them all the way back to the drawing board and setting them back a couple of years, while China is still investigating these two crashes.These catastrophic failures which are hard to swallow for the Chinese who wish to save face, actually do prove a couple of things. First, it proves that the United States is light years ahead of the Chinese, the Russians, and every other advanced civilization on the planet when it comes to aerospace, space, and material technology.Our propulsion technologies, electronic technologies, and aerodynamic designs, along with our stealth savvy and prowess is by far the best in the world. And when it comes to second place, there really isn’t anyone else in this race, and there really isn’t any point in second place anyway. Secondly, when it comes to military tech the United States of America shows the worldwide we are the greatest nation ever created in history.Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it. If you have any comments, concerns, questions, case studies, or empirical data on such matters, or if you have any interesting aerospace designs using your creative genius, and your God-given talents which goes along with the American gene pool, please feel free to shoot me an e-mail. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/chinese-aerospace-research-arm-of-the-red-army-loses-2-of-3-j-10-prototypes-why-i-ask,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>LLC, Corporation, Partnership: What’s the Difference?</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/llc-corporation-partnership-whats-the-difference,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/llc-corporation-partnership-whats-the-difference,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 06:49:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Corporations LLC]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=63</guid> <description><![CDATA[Many new businesses start out as sole proprietorships because this is the simplest form of ownership and requires very little paperwork or expense to start up. But for businesses with multiple owners or those needing outside funding, this usually isn’t sufficient.The three most common forms of ownership are Partnerships, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s). [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Many new businesses start out as sole proprietorships because this is the simplest form of ownership and requires very little paperwork or expense to start up. But for businesses with multiple owners or those needing outside funding, this usually isn’t sufficient.The three most common forms of ownership are Partnerships, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s). There are other options, but most businesses use one of these operating forms and each has different treatment of taxes and legal issues for the owners.PartnershipThis is a relatively easy form of ownership to set up as it only requires an agreement among the partners, which can be verbal or written. In a partnership, the owners manage and control the business and all revenue flows directly through the business to each partner, each of whom are then taxed based on their portion of the income.The partners are personally liable for debts and any liabilities that result from the operation of the business. When one partner leaves the business, it is dissolved unless there is an agreement in place that allows it to continue.A business continuation agreement will typically stipulate the terms under which a partner can transfer his or her share of the business for some financial consideration. The same agreement should provide for the transfer of a deceased partner’s share so the surviving family receives fair compensation from the remaining partners.Limited Liability Company (LLC)The creation of an LLC requires an operational agreement and a filing of articles of organization with the state. Similar to partnerships, owners of an LLC control and manage the company. The company files an information tax return which reports each owner’s share of the profits, but does not pay taxes directly. The owners report and pay tax on their personal returns based on their ownership share and the profits reported.A primary difference between a partnership and an LLC is that LLC’s can provide limited liability protection for the owners. This helps to insulate the owners from the debts and liabilities of the company. It is becoming a very popular alternative, as it is relatively easy to set up, usually has lower set-up costs than a corporation and avoids issues around dividends and the double taxation of profits that can occur in corporations.LLC’s are governed by the states in which they are formed and this means that the regulations around setting them up may vary from state to state.CorporationCorporations are legal entities that are created by filing articles of incorporation with the state. Corporations provide protection from liability for the owners and do not have any restrictions on who can own shares or the number of shareholders you can have. This is usually the best bet when you have a large number of investors or for a business considering going public somewhere down the road.There is a lot of confusion around the question of Sub-S corporations vs. C corporations. They are actually the same type of entity – the difference is in the way they are taxed. All corporations are C-corporations unless you file and receive approval from the IRS to be treated as a Sub-S for tax purposes. This is called electing Sub-S status. There are limitations on the number and type of owners you can have for Sub-S status, so not all corporations are eligible to file taxes on a Sub-S basis.It is possible to switch from C corporation tax status to S-corporation tax status or vice versa, but there are time limitations about when you can and can’t do so. A C corporation is a tax entity in and of itself, so it files a tax return and the corporation is taxed based on business profits. An S-Corp is similar to a partnership or LLC in that it files an information return (Form 1120S) and then the taxable income flows directly to the shareholder owners in proportion to their ownership.In a C-corporation, an effective “double-taxation” can occur when the corporation pays dividends to owners out of profits which have already been taxed and then the shareholder owners pay tax on the dividend income reported to them.Which Type is Best? There is no right answer to that. This article summarizes key differences based on taxation and liability limitations, but there are many factors including your type of business, whether you are seeking funding, how many owners are anticipated, etc., that need to go into your decision. You can consult with an attorney and tax advisor to make the decision or use a specialty online service to get more information if you wish to do it yourself.Ultimately the form of business ownership selected comes down to the owners’ level of concern over management control, liability exposure, tax issues and business transfer issues. Because of the tax and legal implications involved, it is important to do the necessary due diligence before selecting an ownership form. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/llc-corporation-partnership-whats-the-difference,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Portfolio Management is Risky Business</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/portfolio-management-is-risky-business,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/portfolio-management-is-risky-business,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:48:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Management]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=61</guid> <description><![CDATA[A friend of mine (we’ll call him Al) was out looking at daycare centers with his wife. Their two year old daughter was ready to expand her horizons and learn the intricacies of social behavior and all the risks inherent in her new world. To Al’s dismay, no daycare center met the standards of control [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> A friend of mine (we’ll call him Al) was out looking at daycare centers with his wife. Their two year old daughter was ready to expand her horizons and learn the intricacies of social behavior and all the risks inherent in her new world. To Al’s dismay, no daycare center met the standards of control he would have expected in a daycare. This new world was fraught with risk. Doors weren’t locked and children could escape. Gates were not on the stairwell and children could fall and injure themselves. Peanut butter was in the fridge and children could access it. Al wasn’t willing to run the risk of introducing his daughter to this environment. Oddly enough, Al didn’t have similar controls in his own house. No childproof door locks, no stair gates, and peanut butter in his fridge – sometimes on the counter!!It was clear to me that a person will hold an unknown environment to a higher level of scrutiny than a person who is familiar with the same environment. It also became clear that a person’s experience will determine the amount of risk they are willing to tolerate. For example, if I put three people in Al’s deficient daycare and put a jar of peanut butter on the counter, the first person with no children may shrug their shoulders. The second person with a child may say, “Maybe we should remove the jar of peanut butter.” While the third person who has a child with a peanut allergy may say, “I need a peanut free environment for my child. This is unacceptable.” This dependency on individual experience and individual risk tolerance becomes a greater issue to organizations. When trying to ascertain the level of risk inherent in a project portfolio at an enterprise level, it is difficult to compare like with like without a risk management process and model that will represent the enterprise’s willingness to accept risk.The ProblemRisks that are not identified cannot be assessed. While an organization is dependent on a project manager to identify risks associated with a point in time project, there is no clear way to determine inherent risks to the organization. Organizations that have made the move to portfolio management have been successful at time management, resource management and time and budget status reporting at the portfolio level. While each of these advancements is a major achievement on its own, an organization that makes decisions on this data does so without a sense of risk associated with the performance of the portfolio. Decisions get made and risks are reacted to. Many issues are created due to unforeseen risks.So what is wrong with this picture? After all, risk is an accepted part of business and life for pretty much everyone.Risk is inherently a function of value and as such the more value at stake the more risk one is exposed to. Therefore, the notion that risk is a negative situation to be entirely avoided is a flawed argument, as this can only be guaranteed if/when an organization invests in cash cow initiatives where high value can be attained with no risk. We all know that cash cow initiatives are not sustainable and are the exception, not the rule.The ultimate argument is found in the financial market where stocks and bonds are valued by level of risk tolerance. Bonds are considered safer bets and therefore yield lower returns while stocks are considered risky investments and are expected to yield higher returns. Over the past 100 years the financial market has designed numerous mechanisms to manage the dynamics of risk and reward with continued lessons learned along the way.Independent of industry, size and source of funding (i.e. capital market, private equity, tax dollars), organizations must be well versed in balancing risk and reward if they are to survive and succeed in the competitive and volatile economy of the 21st century.With Risk Comes OpportunityThe old saying that “the apple does not fall far from the tree” rings true when one takes a moment to reflect on why risk management practices are at such an elementary level. The answer lies in what organizations have come to believe to be good project management.So what happens to managing risk? Risks become issues, issues become actions, and actions get managed using the same project management processes designed to manage the value line. The problem is that project management practices designed to deliver value are based on nomenclatures such as deliverables, milestones, performance indicators, quality, timeline, budget, approval, benefit realization, etc. These notions work perfectly for the value line where the lingo describes value-based characteristics.To manage risks, organizations need to invest in elevating their risk management practices to the project portfolio level, to attain the same level of maturity as project management practices. Otherwise, risk management will continue to be at the mercy of an individual project manager’s experience and will be managed well by a few and missed by most. This key concept drives the requirement for organizations to baseline their risk tolerance and provide their project management team with a consistent set of risk management standards and practices. Absence of risk management standards and practices will result in an environment of inconsistent risk tolerance and management, since project managers’ personal tolerance for risk will driver their approach for managing project risk. The danger of such a notion is that some project managers will have high tolerance for project risks while some will have lower tolerance, which might or might not be applicable to the priorities of the organization.We have all come to appreciate the necessities of standardized project management tools and methodology, and there are very few organizations that allow a project manager to use his/her own favorite project management tool and methodology. Risk management is no different, and organizations need to invest the same level of diligence in their risk management practices as they do in project management practices.The FrameworkThe identification of potential risks within a project portfolio is of major importance to a proactive risk assessment process. It provides the opportunities, indicators, and information that allows for identifying all risks, major and/or minor, before they adversely impact an organization. An aggregate view of project risks within a portfolio will provide organizations with a holistic assessment of all risks, provided that the risk identificationframework at the project level is comprehensive.The first step in risk assessment is to clearly and concisely express the risk in the form of a risk statement. A risk statement can be defined in the following terms:o The risk assessment statement outlines a state of affairs or attributes known as conditions that the project members feel may adversely impact the project.o The risk assessment statement also articulates the possibility of negative consequences resulting from the undesirable attribute or state of affairs.o This two-part formulation process for risk assessment statements has the advantage of coupling the idea of risk consequences with observable (and potentially controllable) risk conditions.When formulating a risk assessment statement, it is helpful to categorize the risk statement within categories that best reflect the priorities of the organization. The project portfolio Risk Registry (Table 1) outlines the risk statement associated with “strategy” risk category. The project portfolio Risk Registry will have most value when customized to reflect organization risk categories and corresponding risk statements.Once the project portfolio Risk Registry is vetted to reflect business priorities and challenges, the risk statements need to be evaluated against the probability and impact of actualization. The variable chosen to measure probability and impact of risk actualization reflects an organization language, as it is critical that baseline assessment is understood internally and represents organizational risk and exposure.A quadrant analysis of risk category actualization in terms of probability and impact provides the organization with transparent disclosure of risk at the project and portfolio level. This assessment enables an organization to attain a baseline understanding of project portfolio risk based on the organization’s own internal knowledge and experience.The risk analysis model is designed to expand and normalize project management judgment, used in the risk assessment model, and apply a consistent baseline for the probability and impact of all risk categories. It is composed of the following steps:1. Industry sources are used to establish a complete repository of threats that are applicable to the organizations.2. Industry sources are used to determine the organization’s vulnerability to industry threats. Then, the organization uses internal knowledge to narrow the list of vulnerabilities to those most applicable to the organization.3. To further validate the applicability and relevance of threats and vulnerabilities, a processes of “so what” analysis is conducted where the probability and impact of identified threats and vulnerabilities are further validated. The “so what” analysis utilizes metrics similar to the probability and impact metrics used in the risk assessment model.4. COBIT control statements are used to determine the level of controls that an organization has in place or could have in place in order to effectively manage the risk associated with outlined threats and vulnerabilities. Although COBIT controls are mostly designed for IT, indepth testing has revealed that COBIT controls are applicable to both IT and non-IT threats and vulnerabilities.The outcome of the analysis phase is a repository of threats, vulnerabilities and controls assessed and validated through a series of workshops, where project and portfolio managers input is given the same weight as industry best practices. This ensures that the analysis result is applicable to the organization rather than a hypothetical environment.An organization’s risk tolerance is directly influenced by its ability and desire to invest in controls designed to adjust risk tolerance. The action model provides the framework to operationalize risk assessment and risk analysis findings based on the implementation of controls that provide the best level of risk mitigation for project portfolio priorities.The action model leverages “so what” analysis to determine which controls provide the optimal mitigation results for threats/vulnerabilities with the highest probability of actualization and/or most implications. Furthermore, the action model provides the ability to assess the utility of existing controls in order to determine portability/reusability opportunities.The action model also enhances the reliability of the quadrant report produced in the risk assessment and risk analysis phases, and specifically identifies the value of investment in controls as a means to mitigate threat probability and vulnerability impact.In conclusion, the action model enables organizations to improve the effectiveness of processes used to deliver projects through investment in controls. The action model also develops roles, responsibilities and processes required to operationalize the risk assessment and risk analysis models in the form of specific actions. Roles such as Risk Manager and Risk Analyst are defined and incorporated into the business process. Each role in the risk management process has responsibility and accountability, and specific tasks within the risk assessment, risk analysis and risk action model. Finally, the action model enables organizations to establish pragmatic risk management processes.SummaryOrganizations are expected to manage risks and deliver high value capital projects. Anything else is considered sub-optimal performance. Delivering high-value projects requires a project management workforce with significant talent for effectively managing both the value line and risk line.Managing project risk is no different than managing investment risk. In both cases, the “customer” who provides the capital demands that the investment is managed by professionals who understand and leverage risks to maximize return on investment. Failing to do so ends in the “customer” finding other alternatives, as capital investment is a precious commodity.Tools designed to automate risk management become extremely valuable once organizations have understood and implemented the appropriate level of management processes for risk management. Unfortunately, many organizations fall into trap of buying pieces of technology, without having an in-depth understanding of the requirements and processes to use the technology.Organizations have the technology and talent to deliver high value projects through effective and transparent management of risks and need to establish the supporting risk management processes. Start with a framework designed to build an enabling risk management process to manage project portfolio risk relative to organizational requirements. If we can all agree on the tenants of risk in our respective organizations, we won’t have to suffer through miscalculation and mismanagement of risk.After my friend Al communicated his concerns to his wife, they together created a framework to identify acceptable risk for a daycare provider. They discussed why they didn’t hold their own home (the primary daycare) to the same standard. They determined how much they were willing to spend to mitigate certain risks and the likelihood of acceptable risk they were willing to bare. In the end, Al and his wife were able to select a daycare provider that provided the most reasonably safe environment for their child. In addition, they were able to develop a clear picture of some of the deficiencies in their own home environment and addressed them accordingly. The framework was critical in defining the conversation and providing them with a basis for discussion that ultimately enabled them to make an important choice. If only all organizations were run that way. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/portfolio-management-is-risky-business,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Day Spa and the Offers For You</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/day-spa-and-the-offers-for-you,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/day-spa-and-the-offers-for-you,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:24:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spa and Wellness]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=59</guid> <description><![CDATA[When you are looking out for a day spa, the best way to search is to go online and Google the information and check for yourself which day spa helps you get the most out of their deals on offer.Always remember to arrive at the spa at least fifteen to twenty minutes earlier to your [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> When you are looking out for a day spa, the best way to search is to go online and Google the information and check for yourself which day spa helps you get the most out of their deals on offer.Always remember to arrive at the spa at least fifteen to twenty minutes earlier to your appointment, to enjoy the full time booked and so others are not kept waiting. When you arrive at a spa you will be taken to a changing area where you will get a locker to lodge your personal belongings. The spa assistant would first offer you a Spa Robe, and once you wear a spa robe, you will be taken to your treatment room where the therapy begins. Most spas have their rooms designed in such a way so as to put you in a relaxed mood. The rooms would include soft lighting with aroma candles, and a piece of soft music to help you relax and unwind in the cozy atmosphere.Your personal Spa assistant would be with you throughout the session of your spa treatment with you in your personal area. Spa treatments include water therapy, massages, full body wraps, facials, etc. These services can take varying amounts of time. Check with your spa to see if they can also allow you at a good deal to a full day at the spa, with different spa treatments and a healthy lunch as well. Make sure that you voice your concerns to the spa personnel before, during and after the treatments. If you are uncomfortable at any time, you need to speak up right then.Once your spa session is done and over with, you are now relaxed and can go ahead and change your robe. Now remember, usually while paying at the front desk the tips for the therapist’s are usually not included, so it would be wise, however, not mandatory to tip accordingly as deemed fit. If you enjoyed this session of spa treatments, you must now try to make such sessions with your convenience in mind a regular part of your life. Also get your family and friends to experience them as well.People who consider using a spa they often question the “what’s in it for me”, and wonder about the proper etiquette when visiting a spa. It is thus always recommended that you visit a spa for a glimpse before you decide to invest in a spa treatment. This will help you to see for yourself and understand the facilities and learn the different treatments they offer. During the tour, feel free to ask as many questions as possible with regard to how the treatments work and what procedures are followed.If you really need to get to a spa to unwind and relax, make sure you know what your getting into. Always follow the simple rule of the thumb, which would be to do your research and speak to the professionals of the spa you would like to get a service done from. Most of the time people end up at a spa and return not being happy or contented with the services, since expectations were not fulfilled. Don’t let that happen to you, rather when you pay a good deal of money to enjoy a spa experience, so it is important to remember to enjoy and relax the therapy offered.Choose a day when you are free of errands and other obligations, so you can concentrate on the heavenly experience you would be going through. Finally, when you do walk in for that private time and siesta, make sure you arrive at the spa for your session at least a good deal earlier than your appointment time. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/day-spa-and-the-offers-for-you,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Balancing the Mind, Body, Spirit</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/balancing-the-mind-body-spirit,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/balancing-the-mind-body-spirit,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:43:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mind Body Spirit]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=56</guid> <description><![CDATA[Did you know that the job of a firefighter is almost like going to a yoga class? Almost. Minus the turquoise yoga mat.Let’s talk about yoga first. In its most general definition, yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that creates a sense of union in our mind, body, and spirit. It brings us [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Did you know that the job of a firefighter is almost like going to a yoga class? Almost. Minus the turquoise yoga mat.Let’s talk about yoga first. In its most general definition, yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that creates a sense of union in our mind, body, and spirit. It brings us balance.The mental benefits of yoga include: It teaches us to quiet the mind, so energy can be focused; it helps us relax and handle stressful situations; it encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance.The physical benefits of yoga include: It creates a strong, toned, flexible body. Yoga improves energy, vitality, cardio and circulatory health.The spiritual benefits of yoga include: It creates awareness of our bodies, our feelings, the world around us, and the needs of others. It helps us live the concept of “oneness.”As you can see, yoga is a perfect way to practice balance of the mind, body, and soul. But yoga is certainly not the only way we can find balance in our lives. I have discovered that we can find balance in many places. When I first became a firefighter, I was surprised to find that the union of mind, body, and spirit can occur even in the commotion of the emergency scene.Finding Balance in All ThingsLet me explain. When I’m on the scene of an emergency, my mind is acutely focused on the here and now. As I’m using the glass master tool to cut out the windshield of a minivan that is turned on it’s side, the driver hanging awkwardly by his seatbelt, the man-made construct of time disappears, and I become one with the moment.The mind chatter has disappeared, as my focus sharpens on my gloved hands gripping the glass master tool, sliding it forcefully down the windshield, the glass breaking in small laminated pieces. Each glinting piece of glass catches my eye, as if in slow motion, as it falls away.At the same time, I see the driver. He looks OK, only a small one inch cut on his face, but he looks anxious to get out of this fishbowl. CDs, papers, books, a soda can are strewn in disarray inside the vehicle. My clear, focused mind takes it all in, seemingly at once. In the now moment, everything seems realer, colors amplified, details indisputably clear.As my mind takes in this 3D picture, my body system goes into full go-mode. My feet place themselves in a balanced stance; my core muscles tighten as my arms slide the blade of the glass master downward into the windshield, ripping the glass. My body stretches up to cut away the third side of the windshield. Balanced leg muscles keep me stable. Six additional strong arms come in and we tear away the windshield, opening up the fishbowl.In a matter of minutes, the driver is extricated completely and strapped onto a backboard, on his way to the hospital for further evaluation. As we put our gear away and stow our tools, I feel good about our work. I feel good that our driver was lucky – it could have been worse. I feel grateful and humble to be part of the fire service. I feel good to be part of a team that used our hard training and expertise to the best of our abilities. I feel connected to humanity. My inner spirit feels satisfied and good. Body, mind, spirit fulfilled. Just like yoga.Exercises for the Mind, Body and SpiritSo, what if we don’t extricate people out of cars all the time, and maybe the ancient practice of yoga is not up our alley. Now what? you ask.How can we take care of our whole selves and balance our body, mind, and soul? Here are a few simple ways to take care of the different aspects of our precious, whole beings.The Mind:1. Get out of your mind. Close your eyes, mediate, sit in the stillness for a few moments each day. As your mind is silent, watch how you relax.2. Practice mindful meditation. Mindful meditation is about focus. Everything can be a meditation: doing the dishes, walking the dog, brushing your teeth if you focus completely on what is at hand.3. Become the Observer. Observe yourself. Observe without your mind analyzing, criticizing, calculating, commenting. You are cultivating a clear mind.The Body:1. Move your body, exercise, play a sport, dance in your living room (my personal favorite). When we get our bodies moving, we stimulate the good feeling juices in our systems, we release toxins, and we feel more positive.2. Breathe. Big deep breaths.3. Connect with the outdoors. Walk barefoot in the rain, lie in the grass and smell that good earth, curl your toes in the sand. We ground ourselves when we connect with Mama Nature.The Spirit:1. Practice gratitude. Start your day before you get up in appreciation. What can you appreciate in your day? The more you appreciate the easier it gets, the better you feel.2. Connect with others. Connect daily with friends and even strangers. Become engaged with a supportive and loving community.3. Help others. Helping others connects us to humanity and we may realize we are part of the whole.4. Live your passion. Do what makes you happy, everyday, from the little to the big things.Let us be good to all the parts of our being and nourish our whole selves-where ever we may be! </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/balancing-the-mind-body-spirit,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Five Reasons Why You Should Work For the Travel and Tourism Industry</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/five-reasons-why-you-should-work-for-the-travel-and-tourism-industry,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/five-reasons-why-you-should-work-for-the-travel-and-tourism-industry,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:21:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=54</guid> <description><![CDATA[The travel and tourism industry is a massive global industry that caters for the needs of those who have to travel away from home in terms of providing facilities and services like hotel accommodation, air and road transport. Close to a billion people are involved in international travel in this industry which generates billions of [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The travel and tourism industry is a massive global industry that caters for the needs of those who have to travel away from home in terms of providing facilities and services like hotel accommodation, air and road transport. Close to a billion people are involved in international travel in this industry which generates billions of dollars every year. Sometimes making a decision on which industry to work for can be quite hard given the many options available today across the globe. Below are five reasons why you should consider working in the travel and tourism industry.1. There are lots of work opportunities. The travel and tourism industry has a lot of opportunities employment for those seeking employment. You can work in the aviation sector, road, rail and water transport, accommodation providers like hotels and lodges, leisure and business travel agents and tour guides. It is now also possible to work from home thanks to technology which is convenient for some people like mums who have a child or children and do not want to be far away from home.2. The perks are good. The travel industry provides rewards that not many other industries do. For example those working in the airline industry can get free tickets for themselves and immediate family members to fly to any destination that the airline they work for flies to. Those who work as travel agents can get reduced travel fares and even pay reduced accommodation rates. Then there are the familiarization trips that those who work in the industry have the opportunity to take. Just think of an all expenses paid trip to places like the Seychelles, France, the Kenyan coast of Mombasa to name just a few.3. It is a growing industry. In spite of the recent downturn because of the threat of terrorism and the world recession, travel industry players are optimistic about its growth. In good times and bad times people always get the urge to move. And with more and more places becoming accessible because of air travel and with both air travel and hotel rates coming down in order to accommodate peoples pocket there is reason to believe that the travel industry will continue to grow and more markets will be reached which is good news for service providers. Furthermore technology like the internet has made it possible to access markets anywhere in the world, at any time of the day.4. It is never boring. Working in the industry almost means that you will meet new people from time to time. This is especially true for those who work as frontline staff in travel agencies, airline offices or hotels. Those who work in the airline industry as flight attendants have the opportunity to travel to different parts of the world, visit different towns and cities and see and experience different cultures. That can never be a boring job.5. You do not need years of studying to work in the industry. You may love a certain profession but because of the years of studying involved in learning it you may be discouraged from joining it. Not so with the travel and tourism industry. Three to six months may be enough depending on what qualification you are studying for to get you started working for this exciting industry. Some people because of their love for the work and experience gained in certain areas of the industry have even started working and studied for the paper qualifications later. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/five-reasons-why-you-should-work-for-the-travel-and-tourism-industry,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Cost of Payday Loans</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/the-cost-of-payday-loans,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/the-cost-of-payday-loans,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:42:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=52</guid> <description><![CDATA[You need a cash advance immediately, but are too shy to ask relatives or friends, and are scared of the paperwork involved in a bank loan. Shed all your worries, for help is a mouse click away in the form of payday loans. Payday loans are one of the most convenient ways of getting a [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> You need a cash advance immediately, but are too shy to ask relatives or friends, and are scared of the paperwork involved in a bank loan. Shed all your worries, for help is a mouse click away in the form of payday loans. Payday loans are one of the most convenient ways of getting a cash advance today with practically no paperwork or other hassles.Defining Payday loansPayday loans are a short-term cash advance, when it is needed the most…usually between paydays! Payday loans are a great way to get some cash to tide you over to your next paycheck. The goal of payday loans is to assist you with finances to meet that unforseen requirement. The money is given as a cash advance and is directly deposited into your personal checking account, after which the cash advance funds, plus a fee, are taken out of your account at the end of the loan which usually is your next payday.However, a payday loan is no substitute for long-term financial planning. This cash advance should only be taken to meet urgent financial needs until your next payday. It is only in emergencies that payday loans come in handy. Payday loans also bail you out of situations of bounced checks and late payment penalties by making the appropriate cash advance available.Understanding The Cost Of Payday LoansForewarned is forearmed! So it is with payday loans. If you know what this kind of cash advance will cost you, you will be in a better position to weigh the pros and cons of opting for it. This way you will also know exactly what amount you need to pay back to the payday loan companies.Your first step should be to find out the best rate of payday loan on offer. Whichever payday loan company you may choose you must know what will be the fixed amount that you will owe upon completing your payday loan.Usually most payday loan companies charge around $20 to $30 per $100 of cash advance. To ensure that there are no ambiguities, insist that your final payday loan amount is spelled out in dollars and cents. This will help you know what you need to pay, when your payday loan is due.To judge the best deal, go for the payday loans company that is offering a lower APR. Usually, most payday loan companies provide a cost-breakdown per 100-dollar increments that coincide with the rate.Furthermore, most payday loan fees are based on the duration of the cash advance. The standard APR for most companies falls into the 400 percent range. As an example, suppose you were to borrow $100 at a fee of $20 for a 2 week period and if you did not pay if for a year, your service charge would be $520 for a 520% APR. To which you need to remember to add the original $100 that you borrowed.There may be a situation where you are unable to repay the full amount of the cash advance to the payday loans company. In such a situation, the payday loans company generally charges the payday loans finance fee and defers the principal payment over a longer period of time, usually another 14 days.The Other Hidden CostsThere are several hidden costs in a payday loan! Remember, if you are unable to pay this cash advance and you happen to lose your job, the clock does not stop. If you default on the cash advance, which includes the principal plus interest, the payday loan company will reclaim the entire amount plus all the interest accrued on this loan. A payday loan company may exercise a number of options to collect this cash advance:·Sue you for the funds.·Use a collection agency.·Enter your details into a bad credit database which may limit your capacity to cash/write a check for commercial purposes.·File a legal complaint for bounced-check charges that may leave derogatory information on your credit file.By now, it should be clear that it is not prudent to go for payday loans without being aware of the repayment structure. To play it safe, make sure that the cash advance is repaid on time to the payday loans company. Read the fine print before you sign the agreement and understand the worst-case scenarios before deciding to take a payday loan. Once you understand the costs involved in obtaining a cash advance, you are a step nearer to fully enjoying the benefits of payday loans! </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/the-cost-of-payday-loans,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Vegetable Gardening – A Hobby for Everyone</title> <link>https://lbqesms.info/vegetable-gardening-a-hobby-for-everyone,html</link> <comments>https://lbqesms.info/vegetable-gardening-a-hobby-for-everyone,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:07:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://lbqesms.info/?p=50</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Rewards of Vegetable GardeningIf you love to have fresh produces in the spring and summer, you should consider creating a home vegetable garden. Growing a vegetable garden is a fun and healthy hobby that anyone can excel at.While gardening, you may find that your troubles and stresses of the day simply float away. Home [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The Rewards of Vegetable GardeningIf you love to have fresh produces in the spring and summer, you should consider creating a home vegetable garden. Growing a vegetable garden is a fun and healthy hobby that anyone can excel at.While gardening, you may find that your troubles and stresses of the day simply float away. Home vegetable gardening relieves stress and allows you to be out in the sun. Vegetable gardening is proven to lower blood pressure and clear the mind. Also, the act of nurturing plants and watching them grow is rather soothing. And it can look good too!The Pros of Organic GardeningOne great aspect of home vegetable gardening is that it does not require a bunch of chemicals. Therefore, home vegetable gardening allows you to have more natural, juicy, and healthier vegetables that are also better for the environment. Using a lot of chemicals on vegetables is not only unhealthy for your body, but also takes a large toll on the environment. Growing your own vegetable garden and using less chemicals yields natural food.Organic vegetables are always the best-tasting because they will not be picked until they are completely ripe and you are ready to pick them. One more pro of growing your own organic vegetable garden is that it will save you money. Instead of buying all your organic vegetables at the store, you will have your own selection of vegetables at your disposal whenever you want them.Anyone can create a home vegetable garden. As long as you have dirt somewhere, you can create an outdoor vegetable garden in the solid ground. Even if you don’t have a plot of dirt, you can buy a few pots and create a container garden.Vegetable Gardening on Solid GroundBefore starting your vegetable garden, should keep in mind these simple thoughts: size, location, and soil.First of all, we’ll discuss the location. You must plot your garden in an area with plenty of shade and sufficient drainage. You must nurture your plants by putting them in a place that receives about 6 hours of sunlight each day. Every plant is different and requires a different amount of light, but the average is six hours a day.Therefore, do not plot your garden in a shady place! Also, make sure that your garden has adequate draining. If you place your garden at the bottom of a hill, water will flood your plants during the wet season; this is a common mistake that many beginning planters make. By locating your gardens away from bottoms of hills and other spots where water is likely to collect, you will prevent your vegetables from drowning!Second of all, let’s talk about size. You should decide how big you want your garden to be initially. Remember that you should start out small and expand later; otherwise the size of the garden may overwhelm you. I recommend starting out with a garden space of 25 square feet or less. After you get the hang of it, you can expand your vegetable garden as much as you would like.Third, let’s talk about soil. Soil is one of the most important aspects of gardening, so it is very important to have good soil to produce a good garden. The best type of soil is slightly loose and easy to till. Therefore, stay away from soil that is hard-packed. If your yard does not have a lot of good soil in it, you can fix this problem by using mulch or compost in your garden. Alternatively you can buy good soil from your local nursery.Mulch is usually an organic covering, such as straw, leaves, compost, or peat that you can cover your garden with to enrich the soil, prevent weed growth, and prevent excessive evaporation of water. Compost consists of any organic particle, such as dead leaves, manure, or (most commonly) kitchen scraps. People put compost in their yards to improve the soil and provide nutrients for plants. Composting kills two birds with one stone; it is great for your garden and cuts down on your trash.If you address the location, size, and soil of your garden, you will have a booming vegetable garden in no time. Also, some of these tips will also help those of you who choose to have a container vegetable garden.Vegetable Gardening in ContainersContainer gardening is the best type of gardening for many people. If you do not have a good plot of land to garden on, container gardening is your best bet. It is the most practical way to garden for those of us not lucky enough to have large plots of soiled land to garden on.There are many pros to container gardening. You can place your plants wherever you want: in your living room, on your patio, etc., so that you can add color and radiance wherever you would like. With container gardening, you can easily place plants wherever they receive the best growing conditions. Another pro is that you will have fewer pests eating your plants if they are in containers rather than in the ground.Although almost any plant will grow just fine in a container, there are some that grow exceptionally well in containers. These are: salad greens, spinach, tomatoes, eggplant, Swiss chard, radish, beets, peppers, and bush beans.The con of container gardening is that they require more upkeep and maintenance. You must check up on and water many container plants everyday.Most vegetable crops grow well in 5-gallon containers. No matter what size container you use, make sure it has adequate drainage to ensure a bountiful garden. You should add about 1 inch of coarse gravel in the bottom of the container to monitor drainage. Learn how to prepare the containers of each type of plant for a nice and low-cost indoor garden.Gardening Problems You Can TackleThere are two notorious enemies of gardening: weeds and pests. Here is some basic information and helpful hints on how to tackle each of these problems:One problem a person may have in plant gardening is staying on top of all of the weeds. In order to prevent weeds from taking over your garden, you should go out daily and pick the weeds. Picking weeds may seem like a dull task, but if you have the right attitude, it can actually be quite relaxing and stress relieving.Where there’s a garden, there are bugs. Unless you want to use a bunch of chemicals, you must go outside and kill any damaging bugs on your plants. But make sure not to kill the good bugs, such as ladybugs or praying mantis, because they kill the bad bugs that eat your plants. In fact, you can buy good bugs at your local plant store and put them in your garden to help kill pests. Because no bugs kill big pests such as grasshoppers, you must pick off these big pests by hand.The Love of Vegetable GardeningVegetable gardening is very rewarding because it makes you feel better, less stressed, and produces delicious vegetables for you to eat. If you like the fresh vegetables at farmer’s market, you’ll love to have a garden vegetable of your own to tend to and eat from. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://lbqesms.info/vegetable-gardening-a-hobby-for-everyone,html/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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