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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>ogucqms.info</title> <atom:link href="http://ogucqms.info/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://ogucqms.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:12:16 +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 Overcome Stress From Technology</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/how-to-overcome-stress-from-technology,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/how-to-overcome-stress-from-technology,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:25:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=52</guid> <description><![CDATA[iPods, iPads, Blackberries, DVRs, Kindles and more – all fascinating forms of technology.As the technology era continues to explode, there’s something interesting that’s exploding with it. Stress.With the increase of technology, there was supposed to be an increase in the ease of which we are able to live our daily lives. Yet, instead of making [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> iPods, iPads, Blackberries, DVRs, Kindles and more – all fascinating forms of technology.As the technology era continues to explode, there’s something interesting that’s exploding with it. Stress.With the increase of technology, there was supposed to be an increase in the ease of which we are able to live our daily lives. Yet, instead of making our lives easier and less stressful, we find ourselves in bondage to stress from technology.Easier or More Stressful?Everywhere you go, people are glued to technology like what is now called the Crackberry. Life is getting busier and people are more stressed out than ever before.While technology is able to make our lives easier, the misuse of technology is what’s causing stress. For example, high speed internet helps you to obtain important information is seconds. Yet, getting sucked into spending hours on the computer in the black hole of the internet leads to stress from technology that is steadily increasing.In spite of the risk of finding yourself stressed from abuse of technology, you need not return to the ice age. There are things that can be done to keep technology from ruling your life.Symptoms of Stress from TechnologyYes, it’s easy to get sucked in to spending endless hours wrapping yourself in technology. Surfing the web, chatting it up for hours on Twitter or Facebook, and watching one YouTube video after another are examples.This overuse of technology can cause problems like headaches, eye problems, and sleep deprivation. These physical symptoms lead to a backlog of responsibilities, a breakdown of family relationships and poor performance on the job.So how do you fix it so that technology isn’t ruling your life?Determine what’s best for your lifeJust because the latest technological gadget is made available for sale, doesn’t mean you have to buy it. What works for one person’s life doesn’t mean it will work for yours.One family may find having a DVR indispensable because they can more readily control what their children are watching on television. In another case, a single male may find having a DVR enabling him to become a couch potato.Some people’s lives are made easier with iPhones. Others find that this latest form of telephone technology causes them undue stress. So, before investing in the latest and greatest new technology, determine if it will fit in with your lifestyle and if it will make your life easier or more complex.Set some boundariesSimply, establish time limits when using technology. Kitchen timers work very well for reminding you when to get off the computer, the TV or the high tech game system.Let’s say you set a time of one hour on the computer or television. Stick to it. Once that timer goes off, shut everything down so you won’t be tempted to overspend your time.Establish Technology-Free AreasThere should be specific places in your home where you are completely disconnected from technology like the bathroom and the dinner table.In addition, disconnecting from technology in certain areas in your home, establish certain times where technology is to be out of commission. Perhaps you could designate an hour before bed where you just read (an actual book that’s NOT online) or play cards.Whatever your desired time of the day, establishing boundaries around the use of technology will allow you to relax and unwind. Consciously disengaging also helps you to foster stronger bonds with your friends and family, while reducing your stress levels.Technology can be the source of some of your greatest assistance or the source of your biggest stress. Find the right path to using technology wisely and you won’t find yourself battling stress from technology. </p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/how-to-overcome-stress-from-technology,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>9 Ways to Get Started With Web Site Promotion</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/9-ways-to-get-started-with-web-site-promotion,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/9-ways-to-get-started-with-web-site-promotion,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:38:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=49</guid> <description><![CDATA[Web site promotion need time and skills along with efforts. You have to perform many operations and have to do it continuously. Fins below 9 ways to get started with web site promotion -Public Relation – Public Relation or PR is very helpful in website promotion. You have to be in continuous contact with the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Web site promotion need time and skills along with efforts. You have to perform many operations and have to do it continuously. Fins below 9 ways to get started with web site promotion -Public Relation – Public Relation or PR is very helpful in website promotion. You have to be in continuous contact with the public, the media and the industry to become successful in web site promotion. Pr helps to convince the magazines, newspapers, and e-zines to tell about your website.Referrals- Referrals act as a important tool in web site promotion. Referrals from visitors, customers, friends will make your site ,ore popular and will make it a success.Print Ads -Use the print ads to create awareness and interest about your web site to make it well known among the users. Many of the would be customers read magazine, journals. So advertise in them to get these readers to come to you.Banner Ads – Purchase a banner ad, create a good advertise and post it in the banner ad. Get the banner ad in a website and show other what you have in your site and get more visits.Affiliate Programs – To promote a web site it is a very good idea. Get affiliate programs from others and place them in your site. Get reciprocal placement and links.Contests – Use some contests to get more people coming to your site. Monetary rewards are more lucrative for the visitors.Create great content – Create some great content by using techniques like keywords, SEO tools. These contents will bring more people to you. Write for ezine and do article marketing.Search Engines – Place your site in the search engines. When people search for a particular item or word, they will get a link to your site. Web site promotion is easy and more effective with search engine submission.Trade directories – Get your name included in trade directories. They help in getting business and getting promotions at a cost. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/9-ways-to-get-started-with-web-site-promotion,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sure You Can Manage, But Can You Network?</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/sure-you-can-manage-but-can-you-network,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/sure-you-can-manage-but-can-you-network,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:37:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=47</guid> <description><![CDATA[When it comes to project management, odds are you have the skills to get the job done at this point. But, do you have the skills to get a new job? To make new contacts? In other words, do you know how to network? One thing you have to give project management blogs credit for [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to project management, odds are you have the skills to get the job done at this point. But, do you have the skills to get a new job? To make new contacts? In other words, do you know how to network?</p><p>One thing you have to give project management blogs credit for is creative names, which is why How To Manage a Camel caught our eye. It’s published by Arras People, a UK program and project management firm.</p><p>Of particular note is its blog post, Project Management Graduates – Networking Advice. Don’t let the title fool you. Anybody, regardless of where they are in their career, can benefit from the tips handed out.</p><p>Lindsay Scott, who is a director of Arras People, wrote the post after attending a Careers Fair for University College London’s Construction & Project Management faculty in Central London. She said, “The main observation of the night is that many of the students will have to pay attention to their soft skills development too. If they are looking for work in construction projects – the academic knowledge they’ve acquired is obviously only one part of the story. For a new graduate, being able to demonstrate that you are ready to work in a professional environment, regardless of the role you’ll be performing, is the first thing employers will be looking for.”</p><p>Scott then shared some observations about the networking (or poor execution of it) she observed that night. Remember, her observations are not just for project management students (or those studying for their PMI certification here in the United States). They are for everybody who wants to be better at networking.</p><p>Her observations (winnowed down not to include just grad students):</p><p>Eye contact – maintaining eye contact throughout the conversation, some were shy, some looked bored!<br />Holding a conversation – a list of questions from some students, but difficulty in maintaining a flowing conversation.<br />Enthusiasm and passion – this is your career, if you’re not passionate and excited about it, why should I or anyone else be?<br />Speak clearly and at a good level – in a noisy careers fair you need to be heard. Don’t appear timid or shy (even if you feel like it!)<br />University College London had a handout with some excellent advice. Clicking on the Camel blog link above will bring you to two photographs that show the handout.</p><p>The advice is directed to job seekers but isn’t that what all networking is about? Even if you’re not actively seeking new employment, it never hurts to keep abreast of who is hiring and what opportunities are out there.</p><p>Here is some of the especially noteworthy questions suggested to ask:</p><p>What are the most important current issues in your area of expertise? Allows you to sound up-to-date when talking with others.<br />What’s the best way you find to keep up with issues in your area of expertise? Puts you ahead of the curve if you are doing your homework.<br />What do you enjoy least and most about your job? That’s an especially brilliant question for anybody to use in networking. It’s a good way of discovering new best practices you might incorporate into your current job.<br />Is there anyone else who you think it would be good for me to speak to?<br />Can you give me some top tips for working in your area? That’s a great ego booster because successful people like to talk about themselves.<br />How has your job changed and how do you see it evolving in the future? Consider this market intelligence that could point you in the right direction for ongoing education.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/sure-you-can-manage-but-can-you-network,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>How To Become a Freelance Project Manager</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/how-to-become-a-freelance-project-manager,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/how-to-become-a-freelance-project-manager,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:33:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=45</guid> <description><![CDATA[I’ve been a freelance writer and editor for almost 10 years now. There were some skeptics who thought I’d be working full time for an employer within a year. But, I’ve been fortunate and enjoyed the flexibility freelancing affords me in terms of being able to write what I want about, spend time with my [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve been a freelance writer and editor for almost 10 years now. There were some skeptics who thought I’d be working full time for an employer within a year. But, I’ve been fortunate and enjoyed the flexibility freelancing affords me in terms of being able to write what I want about, spend time with my young daughters and even travel.</p><p>Freelancing works for a journalist because it’s long been a field associated with it. However, would you consider being a freelance project manager? That’s a question raised by Rachel Matthews at the Project Management Tips website. She asks, “Should you go freelance? Can you make a living that way?”</p><p>She points out the advantages, “[B]ecause most projects are temporary in nature anyway, being able to bounce from company to company has some definite benefits:</p><p>You make a lot of industry contacts that you might not have otherwise made.<br />You can charge more for your services than you could as a regular employee.<br />You can choose with whom you work.<br />You make your own schedule.<br />Ok, it’s not always possible to make your own schedule. That is something I’ve learned because the needs of the client have to be met. However, choosing with whom you work is a nice thing once you’re established. Of course, at the beginning, you sometimes will take projects because you need the money and the experience, regardless of what you think of the client.</p><p>The first thing Matthews suggests doing is putting your name out with temp agencies and placement firms. She says that “is a great way to start building your network and generate word of mouth promotion. Do a great job at a few temporary engineering jobs and project management placements and you can bet that people will be contacting you directly to come in and work for them on their projects.”</p><p>Her second step should actually be your first, even if seeking out temporary work. Do a background check on yourself. “These companies will be inviting you in and trusting you with, often, confidential and highly sensitive company details. You can bet that they are going to do their due diligence on you. Therefore, you must make sure that there is nothing eyebrow raising for them to find,” she said.</p><p>Matthews makes the excellent point that you especially need to pay attention to your credit history. This is important for a couple reasons. The first is companies may not want to work with fiscally irresponsible types.</p><p>The more important reason, though, is you’re going to need a good source of credit when you first start out freelancing. Sometimes when payments are slowing coming in (and they will be slow coming in at first), you’re going to need credit to get by. Don’t kick off a freelance career (if you have a choice) without being financially sound.</p><p>Another excellent point raised in the article is diversify. Develop other skills that will serve you well when project management work might be slow. I’ve been fortunate in that I don’t pigeonhole myself into one kind of journalism. The bulk of my work is about business topics like project management, recruiting and technology. However, I fill in the gaps with automotive writing, editing and layout.</p><p>As Matthews says, “If you have other skills that you can leverage and market, do that! The freelance writing jobs or coding work you take on can help bridge the gap, income-wise, between project management gigs. This way you won’t be so desperate that you take whatever comes along. You can hold out for the jobs that will work best for you and for the career you’re trying to build for yourself.”</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/how-to-become-a-freelance-project-manager,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>5 Ways to Save Your Sanity</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/5-ways-to-save-your-sanity,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/5-ways-to-save-your-sanity,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:21:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=43</guid> <description><![CDATA[Project managers have their hands full. They have to deal with their team members, with their champions, with stakeholders and managers. On top of that, they have their regular management responsibilities to deal with. It can drive you crazy. Project management can be hectic and chaotic, but there’s no reason to lose your mind. These [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Project managers have their hands full. They have to deal with their team members, with their champions, with stakeholders and managers. On top of that, they have their regular management responsibilities to deal with. It can drive you crazy. Project management can be hectic and chaotic, but there’s no reason to lose your mind. These five tips will help you keep your sanity.<br />Use Your Champion<br />Your champion is there to support you and your project. Use them. Keep them in the loop. Provide them with information and let them know when problems start occurring, or you think they’re likely to occur. Champions wear many hats, and can work as go-betweens, can communicate with executives and can provide you with a much-needed buffer so long as you keep them up to speed on what’s going on.<br />Budget Changes Should Be Made Immediately<br />You deliver a prototype to your client. The client likes it, but insists on some minor changes. Those changes alter the cost of each item being produced, but only by a small amount. You make the changes and think nothing of it, and are then left wondering why your project failed when it all comes crashing down. This is an extreme example, but one that illustrates the point here. Budget changes need to be approved and made immediately. Even small changes that affect your budget have massive implications for the project as a whole. Because coming in at or under budget is necessary to have a successful project, be proactive here.<br />Don’t Micromanage Your Team<br />Part of a project manager’s responsibility is managing his or her team. However, if you tend to micromanage, it’s better to take a step or two back. Micromanaging is time consuming and frustrating for both you and your team members. It’s a waste of time that could be spent doing other things. Trust your team members to handle their daily activities on their own. If they can’t, then chances are you need to make some adjustments to your roster.<br />Be Organized from Day One<br />One of the most common reasons for project manager burn out and stress is a lack of organization. Be organized from the very first day, long before the project goes live. Know what information you need in reports from your team members, create templates for them, and then create an organized file system (preferably of the electronic variety) in which to store those reports. You should also have a communication schedule by which you send information to stakeholders and managers.<br />Cultivate Team Leaders<br />Managing your team can be tough to do, particularly when you have so many other things demanding your attention. You can take some of the stress off by cultivating team leaders. This will require that you know your team well, and then identify potential leaders from their ranks. Teach and train your chosen leaders and let them assume most of the daily duties that would otherwise eat into your time for other responsibilities.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/5-ways-to-save-your-sanity,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>What Is the Easiest Accounting Software to Use for Small Businesses?</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/what-is-the-easiest-accounting-software-to-use-for-small-businesses,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/what-is-the-easiest-accounting-software-to-use-for-small-businesses,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:08:09 +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://ogucqms.info/?p=40</guid> <description><![CDATA[IntroductionWhat is accounting software?To track the financial process, the business owners or individuals use the accounting software to record and report income and expenses.This is more effective and never drives grave mistakes with automation, especially for small businesses.Why do small businesses prefer accounting software?The majority of small business owners may not be much aware of [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> IntroductionWhat is accounting software?To track the financial process, the business owners or individuals use the accounting software to record and report income and expenses.This is more effective and never drives grave mistakes with automation, especially for small businesses.Why do small businesses prefer accounting software?The majority of small business owners may not be much aware of accounting or finance management. So they prefer this software to manage their financial data.The software helps to reconcile data, generate receipts, and integrate with the financial data.So they don’t have to bother about the business account to balance.Moreover, it saves time and money and improves productivity and performance through the transparency of financial data.How do you choose better Accounting Software for Small businesses?Searching for the right accounting software for your business is a daunting task.Software designed for one business could not be suitable for another.It depends on the enterprise’s size, the income flow, level of experience of the accountants, and the company budget.If you are willing to choose any accounting software, it is always advisable to thoroughly examine some of the features before selecting one.Here are some of the best accounting software, distinguishing itself with outstanding features and functionalities and specially designed for small businesses.Intuit QuickBooks: Best OverallQuickBooks is an accounting software released by Intuit.It has a separate desktop version you can buy and install, and in 2019, they released the cloud-based system.Millions of businesses use QuickBooks accounting because it designs for small and medium-sized enterprises.It is very user-friendly, and business owners prefer this because they can handle this easily even though they don’t have accounting experience.While coming to the price, it is very reasonable.Features of QuickBooks Accounting contain:<br />With user guides and tax data export, it helps to file quarterly and annual tax returns. </p><p>Financial institution integration.</p><p>Sales tax calculations and reported tax payments.</p><p>Sort sales and expenses into tax groups automatically.</p><p>Scanned receipts are attached to the invoices.</p><p>Generate customized reports with cash flow.<br />QuickBooks Accounting offers a reasonable price:<br />Simple Start: $10 per month for business beginners.</p><p>Essentials: $17.50 per month for maintaining and expanding businesses</p><p>Plus: $25 per month to help more established and manages projects, inventory.<br />Sage Business Cloud Accounting: Best for Multiple UsersSage Business Cloud Accounting is a global label that provides online accounting for small businesses.It designs for small businesses, which established in 1981 in Newcastle, England.It lets you select your industry, company scale, and requirements. Over three million businesses use it.Without any accounting knowledge, users can use this and can set it up for multiple users.The main features contain:<br />Manage business accounting and cash flow.</p><p>Generate and share invoices.</p><p>Available on all devices so that you can access it from anywhere.</p><p>Auto entry and synchronization.</p><p>Integration with your business institution and other apps.</p><p>User-friendly dashboard and tax compliance tools.</p><p>Forecast cash flow and inventory management.</p><p>Collaboration with your accountant on any device.<br />Pricing of Sage Business Cloud accounting as follows:<br />Accounting Start: $10 per month for start-level financing to help manage cash flow.</p><p>Accounting: $25 per month for excellent cloud accounting with invoicing, cash flow management, and actual entries.<br />They currently offer a 50% discount for three months and a free trial for 30 days.Xero: Popular with best featuresXero is a web-based accounting software developed for small and expanding businesses.Small business owners and accountants prefer Xero, which established in New Zealand in 2006.Without any accounting knowledge, you can easily set and use this software.It is popular with its easy-to-use dashboard and can collaborate with multiple users simultaneously.Small business owners choose this because of the features and ease of use.Its two-step authentication keeps your data secure and a very reasonable rate for each plan which you choose.The main features contain:<br />Generate and send invoices and create an account claim.</p><p>Integration with your business institution and other apps, including HubSpot, Square.</p><p>Quick bank reconciliation.</p><p>Active financial reports.</p><p>Secured financial data.</p><p>Collaboration with multiple accountants.<br />Pricing for Xero is as follows:<br />Early: $5.50 per month, send 20 invoices, enter five bills, reconcile bank statements, and capture bills and receipts.</p><p>Growing: $16 per month, send invoices and quotes, enter bills, reconcile bank statements, and capture bills and receipts.</p><p>Established: $31 per month, includes all Growing tier features plus multi-currencies, expenses, and projects.</p><p>Every plan comes with a free 30-day trial for unlimited users.<br />Zoho Books: Best in automationZoho was established in 1996 in India and had a corporate office in California.Its accounting software, Zoho Books for small businesses, has outstanding features which lest you monitor your finance generate invoices and collaborate with users in real-time, and many more.Zoho includes multiples products for customer relationship management (CRM), human resource management, and inventory control.Small business owners incline to Zoho books for automation, bank reconciliation, invoicing, and more.The app integration allows you to integrate with other software which you already use.It also provides a payroll solution for companies in India.The main features contain:<br />Tax compliance and financial reports.</p><p>Sales management and invoicing.</p><p>Bank reconciliation.</p><p>Client portal.</p><p>Reports and records.</p><p>Automatic tax calculations.<br />Pricing for Zoho Books as follows:<br />Free: Includes up to 3 users, 1000 invoices per year, and 1000 bills per year with basic features.</p><p>Standard: ? 499/month billed annually and included up to 3 users, 5000 invoices per year, and 5000 bills per year and includes everything in free plus extra features.</p><p>Professional: ? 999/month billed annually and included up to 4 users, 10,000 invoices per year, and 10,000 bills per year and includes everything in standard plus extra features.</p><p>Premium: ? 2999/month billed annually and included up to 7 users, 25,000 invoices per year, and 25,000 bills per year and includes everything in professional plus extra features.</p><p>Elite: ? 4999/month billed annually and included up to 15 users, 100,000 invoices per year, and 100,000 bills per year and includes everything in premium plus extra features with ‘Advanced Inventory Control’.</p><p>Ultimate: ? 7999//month billed annually and included up to 15 users, 100,000 invoices per year, and 100,000 bills per year and includes everything in Elite plus extra features with ‘Dedicated Account Manager’.<br />ConclusionYour accounting experience doesn’t matter; any of these easy small business accounting software options will let you manage your business’s accounting and balance the books efficiently.Conclusively, the decision will depend on your budget and the features and functionality that your company needs. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/what-is-the-easiest-accounting-software-to-use-for-small-businesses,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>An Inside Look at the Importance of a Smile in Sales</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/an-inside-look-at-the-importance-of-a-smile-in-sales,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/an-inside-look-at-the-importance-of-a-smile-in-sales,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:26:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Auctions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Audio Streaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Banner Advertising]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Businesses Online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[E Books]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ecommerce]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Forums]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Link Popularity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[List Building]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Podcasting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Publishing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Search Engine Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Site Promotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Social Networking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Traffic Building]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Web Development]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Web Hosting]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=32</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you’re in sales, then you’ve probably heard all sorts of advice, from “don’t oversell” to “focus on solving problems.” However, one of the best pieces of advice that many forget is to smile! After all, your smile is one of the first features people notice about you, and it plays an essential role in [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re in sales, then you’ve probably heard all sorts of advice, from “don’t oversell” to “focus on solving problems.” However, one of the best pieces of advice that many forget is to smile! After all, your smile is one of the first features people notice about you, and it plays an essential role in the first impression you make. Keep reading to learn all about the importance of a smile in sales (as well as how cosmetic dentistry can help!).</p><p>Smile: Your Sale Depends on It!</p><p>Knowing your product and knowing your audience are key in sales. However, you don’t get far if your client doesn’t trust you or believe you. That’s why it’s so important to make a good first impression! Here are a few ways a smile can help:</p><p>• Smiling is more powerful than you might think – One study found that smiling has the same effect on our brain as $25,000 in cash!</p><p>• Smiling communicates your state of mind – Smiling is a non-verbal cue that you are happy to be where you are, that you are confident in your product, and that you are ready and willing to help.</p><p>• Smiling creates a ripple effect of positivity – Have you ever seen a friend yawn and done the same? Or seen someone take a sip of water and immediately realized you’re thirsty? Thanks to the mirroring neurons in our brains, we naturally mimic the behavior of those around us.</p><p>But What If You Don’t Like Your Smile?</p><p>If you don’t like your smile, don’t worry – that’s where cosmetic dentistry comes in. Whether you’re struggling with misaligned, misshapen, cracked, or otherwise imperfect teeth, your smile goals aren’t out of reach. The first step? Scheduling an appointment with a skilled cosmetic dentist. For both my father and myself, providing high-quality, personalized, and judgment-free dentistry is a passion. There’s truly nothing better than seeing someone walk out of our office with a dazzling, confident smile! So, don’t wait to make your dream smile a reality – it could make all of the difference when it comes to your personal and professional life!</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/an-inside-look-at-the-importance-of-a-smile-in-sales,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Best Job In The World?</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/the-best-job-in-the-world,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/the-best-job-in-the-world,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:25:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adventure Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Airline Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aviation Airplanes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Budget Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Car Rentals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Charter Jets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Outdoors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sailing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vacation Homes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vacation Rentals]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=30</guid> <description><![CDATA[1999 was probably the worst year of my professional life. Unsatisfying office jobs followed by long periods of unemployment and claiming benefits. I’d also missed out on an opportunity to train as a Microsoft certified programmer because I was unable to find a placement. The dream of making my way into the world of employment [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1999 was probably the worst year of my professional life. Unsatisfying office jobs followed by long periods of unemployment and claiming benefits. I’d also missed out on an opportunity to train as a Microsoft certified programmer because I was unable to find a placement. The dream of making my way into the world of employment had turned into an absolute nightmare, at times I felt like a total failure.</p><p>Towards the end of 1999 an opportunity arose for me to work in a casino. I’d always loved card games after seeing the glitz and glamour of casinos in James Bond movies. Dissatisfied with life in Northern Ireland, at the age of just 20, I packed a couple of suitcases and ended up going to the Isle of Man to train as a croupier (casino dealer) in January 2000. 18 months later I was working on my first cruise ship, and 18 months after that I was boarding the QE2 (the most famous ship of them all) to do a world cruise.</p><p>For a young man from a housing estate in Antrim, Northern Ireland this was beyond even my wildest dreams. On a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool in 1997, I’d once seen a pontoon table and croupier and dreamt what it may be to work as a casino dealer on the high seas.</p><p>Everything aboard the QE2 was as you would expect, starting with Captain Ron Warwick, who looked exactly what the captain of the QE2 should look like (Google the name if you don’t believe me). Passenger facing crew were immaculate in their appearance. I could probably have shaved with the crease on my pressed tuxedo shirts, and on a number of occassions when I had been sunburnt in port, I could feel the creases cutting into my tender skin as I dealt the cards that evening in the casino.</p><p>The great thing for croupiers on cruise ships is that they only work when the ship is in international waters, in port, the casino must close, and casino staff are free to do pretty much whatever they want. Casino staff have a cabin steward who cleans their cabin and takes away their dirty laundry and brings it back fresh each day. We did a 103 day world cruise which included stops in places like Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town, Hawaii, Mauritius, Nagasaki, Tahiti and Singapore to name a few. I managed to do some amazing excursions like diving in the great barrier reef, quad biking in the Namibian desert, and dining in all sorts of fine restaurants, trying delicacies like Springbok, Kangaroo, Crocodile and Kobe beef. We made stops in 5 continents, crossed the equator and even experienced living a Tuesday in consequetive days when we crossed the world timeline. Imagine that, you go to bed on Tuesday night, wake up the following morning and its Tuesday again, but this was far from groundhog day.</p><p>The role in the casino was not about taking passengers’ money like in a land-based casino, it was about providing them with fun and entertainment. The passengers were friendly and pleasant, many of them being extremely successful people (I understand the lowest cabin cost for a world cruise on the QE2 was about $50,000 in 2003). A lot of the passengers had never played in a casino and were fascinated to learn and experience the one onboard. Just getting to know some of these people was an experience in itself, and a large part of the role in the casino was simply to entertain them whilst they were in the casino.</p><p>There were also celebrity passengers. We would finish work and go to the crew/members bar where we would have guest entertainers like the late Des O’Connor and the magician, the late Paul Daniels down to have a drink. God bless them both.</p><p>Was my job the best job in the world? Maybe not for everyone, but it was beyond even my wildest dreams and the 6 month experience, as well as the amazing people I met will be something I treasure forever. I was very lucky to have lived this experience and will always be incredibly grateful for it.</p><p>Many years have passed since then and I’ve always missed the buzz of casinos which is how Fun 21 Casino Hire was created in 2021. My celebrities now are anyone who hires the No Money Fun Casino that I provide for parties and celebrations, and I aim to give the same experience that you would expect onboard the QE2.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/the-best-job-in-the-world,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Avoiding a bad home in advance</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/avoiding-a-bad-home-in-advance,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/avoiding-a-bad-home-in-advance,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:24:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Building]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Commercial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Commercial Property]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Staging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Homes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Property Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=28</guid> <description><![CDATA[Avoiding a bad home in advance. Have you ever had a client who was a buyer “in today’s market” make an offer, get the offer accepted, only to back out after a bad home inspection? Well.. in order to limit this there are some things you as a Realtor can look for while showing the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Avoiding a bad home in advance.</p><p>Have you ever had a client who was a buyer “in today’s market” make an offer, get the offer accepted, only to back out after a bad home inspection? Well.. in order to limit this there are some things you as a Realtor can look for while showing the home to your client that are definitely red flags, and at least could be brought up so the client isn’t surprised by a bad report. As a home Inspector and owner of SafeHome Home Inspections (www.safetulsa.com) the easiest thing to look at for somebody who is not trained is a bad electric panel.</p><p>A “Bad” electric panel in the eyes of any home inspector means “unsafe” or less safe than other panels. It has been determined by studies, lawsuits, etc that these panels are not desirable.</p><p>Here is a list of bad panels that are very common in the Tulsa area. These panels are likely present in your local market as well, and every or nearly every home inspector will call them out in the report as in need of further evaluation for replacement: Zinsco, FPE (Federal Pacific Electric) Stab-lok, Challenger. These are the most common “bad” panels that I run into here in Tulsa.</p><p>You don’t need to do very much work to identify these panels, oftentimes they are labeled somewhere in plain sight. A word of caution though, the access door is fairly easy to open most of the time but you should never open the deadpan front cover, It’s dangerous and would require tools anyway and you might as well leave something for the inspector to do .</p><p>I could go into detail about why these electric panels are dangerous and the different studies that have been done about them over the years but why bore you with that? If you want more information you can do a quick google search on any of these brands or look up one of the main studies by Mechanical and Materials engineer Dr. Jesse Aronstein titled “Hazardous FPE circuit breakers and panels: Information for Homeowners, Inspectors, and Electricians”</p><p>While you may not have to avoid a home like this completely, letting the buyer know in advance will at least prepare them so there isn’t a shock on the report, and who knows, maybe a seller will still be willing to change out the panel “in today’s market”. If so, that’s a major win for the customer and a great value to your client.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/avoiding-a-bad-home-in-advance,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Microsoft Excel to Power BI: Why you should migrate your data and reports.</title> <link>https://ogucqms.info/microsoft-excel-to-power-bi-why-you-should-migrate-your-data-and-reports,html</link> <comments>https://ogucqms.info/microsoft-excel-to-power-bi-why-you-should-migrate-your-data-and-reports,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:23:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Auto Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Budgeting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Commercial Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Currency]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debt Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home Equity Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PayDay Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Property]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trading]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://ogucqms.info/?p=26</guid> <description><![CDATA[Microsoft Excel comes to mind when considering a suitable reporting tool for businesses. Excel has been a natural choice for years because of its data organization and analysis capacity. However, as systems change and the demands for data analytics become more complex, it has become clear that the software has some limitations, hence it is [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Microsoft Excel comes to mind when considering a suitable reporting tool for businesses. Excel has been a natural choice for years because of its data organization and analysis capacity. However, as systems change and the demands for data analytics become more complex, it has become clear that the software has some limitations, hence it is necessary to shift from excel to power bi.</p><p>For organisations, Microsoft’s Power BI provides robust analytics and reporting features. Power BI delivers significantly more insight than Excel thanks to faster experimentation with visualisations, statistical functions, and calculations across large datasets and the capability to derive answers instantly through the quick recombination of fields.</p><p>Listed below are a few advantages of moving from excel to power bi:</p><p>Excel to Power bi – Accessing and Storing Large Quantity of Data</p><p>Microsoft Excel can perform simple and complex arithmetic operations and functions. However, its effectiveness wanes when you have enormous amounts of data that cannot be opened. This makes it less than ideal.</p><p>You can view, analyse, and visualise the more significant data sets that Excel struggles to manage with Power BI’s impressive comprehension capabilities. Not only are these things possible, but your files can also be stored and analysed using only 50 megabytes. To import and cache your data inside a .PBIX file, Power BI makes use of robust comprehension algorithms.</p><p>Efficiency is one of the most apparent reasons why Power BI is such a valuable tool. It eliminates the need to aggregate or reduce the size of large datasets to show a more comprehensive analysis. Instead, all the most minute details and summaries can coexist in one file and be evaluated through drill-downs.</p><p>In addition to having a massive amount of storage space, you can also edit and prepare your data. Many tasks are made simple by Power BI.</p><p>Excel to Power bi – Data Protection</p><p>Any business has always placed a high priority on data security. For all kinds of organisations, big or small, the growing threats of data theft, unauthorised access, and invasion by foreign entities have become major concerns. Excel has features that safeguard your data. Excel limits access to files, sheets, or any worksheet as part of security measures.</p><p>The user can keep any document locked to prevent unauthorised personnel from accessing the data. The read-only option prevents external parties from editing or otherwise altering the document. Excel does provide security features, but they are basic and lack more sophisticated features.</p><p>In contrast, Power BI offers data protection features that are highly dependable, scalable, and responsive to current business requirements. Power BI has the industry’s best built-in security control. Role-based authentication, cloud security, risk monitoring, risk identification, and network security are a few of the security features that Power BI offers.</p><p>Compared to Excel security features, Power BI’s data security measures are unquestionably more detailed and trustworthy.</p><p>Excel and Power BI provide analytics features, but in comparison, Power BI’s presentation of the visuals and analytical results is much more thorough and appealing. Excel offers basic analytical features, whereas Power BI provides advanced, business-focused analytical features.</p><p>Although some of the more recent charts are available in Excel, they cannot connect to the data model. Excel’s portfolio does not currently include some of the newest trending charts at the application level. It only has restricted access to the data model as a result.</p><p>However, Power BI has all the features necessary to satisfy customers’ new demands interactively. With the help of Power BI, an organisation can access real-time dashboards, performance indicators, and an alert system. Using data from the past, the organisation can visualise the present and future data.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://ogucqms.info/microsoft-excel-to-power-bi-why-you-should-migrate-your-data-and-reports,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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