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  22. <title>The Lack of Integration Between Strategic Planning and Crisis Management</title>
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  25. <pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 15:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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  30. <description><![CDATA[An era of crisesBusiness crises occur every day, from serious accidents to the infamous coffee spill at McDonalds. In the introductory chapter of his book &#8220;The crisis manager: Facing risk and responsibility&#8221;, Otto Lerbinger writes about the present as an era of crises, reflecting the increasing size and complexity of modern technology and industrial organizations. [...]]]></description>
  31. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> An era of crisesBusiness crises occur every day, from serious accidents to the infamous coffee spill at McDonalds. In the introductory chapter of his book &#8220;The crisis manager: Facing risk and responsibility&#8221;, Otto Lerbinger writes about the present as an era of crises, reflecting the increasing size and complexity of modern technology and industrial organizations. In the 1980s, indications of the rising frequency of corporate crises were found by the dramatically increase in product-injury lawsuits since the 1970s. Later on, in the 2000s, crises were occurring more frequently, and a general agreement among corporate customers, media and communications professionals, risk and insurance management practitioners, academics and government officials supported the contention that crisis frequency was increasing in an increasingly volatile world.Without doubt, the globalized economy has intensified the competition and shortened the product life cycle, with the increased risk of failure. There is also the increased focus on corporate social responsibility as a competitive advantage, vouching for companies to address social issues and act responsible with respect to the environment, labour standards, and human rights.Another aspect of crisis management has also emerged over the last years; the constant media coverage through Internet news sites and social media. Companies are constantly confronted and battered with new information resulting in a crisis to evolve from hour to hour, necessitating that the crisis must be managed through rapid response.Crisis awarenessLiving in an era of crises makes the likelihood of managers facing a crisis at some time ever more present. Thus, any company that relies on public opinion and reputation should therefore, at least in some sense, be prepared if a crisis occurs. Being prepared implies the development of a management regime that assesses potential threats and handles any crises that may emerge. Thus, crisis management deals with not only the reactive behaviour after the outburst of a crisis, but also the proactive precautions made to prevent the crisis from emerging. Prevention, where possible, is always better than response after things have gone wrong.Nevertheless, although crises could challenge the reputation and survival of a company, there seem to be reluctance to adopt crisis management plans. Moreover, being proactive in order to prevent a crisis is usually skipped altogether, even though it is the least costly and easiest way of control. One of the characteristics of crises today is lack of recognition and understanding of numerous warning signs. They are often detected but not collectively identified and analysed at appropriate management level.Planning in order to prevent crises requires a strategic approach and mind set. Managers, when developing corporate strategies, should be aware of potential events that may lead to crises. In their book, &#8220;Crisis management in the new strategy landscape&#8221;, Crandall et al argue that there is a reciprocal relationship between the various strategies organizations follow and their relation to crisis planning. At the same time as crisis management should be part of the strategic management process, the strategies that a firm chooses to implement can be a factor with respect to the frequency and types of crises that are faced.Other experts in the field have also identified the common long-term property of the two management fields and how they deal with emergent situations and are concerned with organisational survival in the future. The strategic plan of an organisation or a nation is incomplete unless it includes the integration of crisis management.Crisis management steps can be related to different processes of strategic management such as strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation. The extent to which organisations can shift from being crisis-prone to being crisis-prepared may well relate to the extent to which they are able to integrate crisis management and strategic management processes. Further, strategic assessment does not fully address problems that could be encountered in the long-term in executing and maintaining the chosen strategy, caused by changes in the business environment. Consequently, common aspect of strategic and crisis management when analysing the organization&#8217;s environment, indicate that some strategies are more crisis prone than others.Still, there are indications of this relationship not being utilized and taken into account when developing and implementing strategies. Strategic management and crisis management evolve separately, despite their potential for synergistic integration. Strategic management pays inadequate attention to defensive actions that could act to prevent unwanted, undesirable and unexpected crises from happening. And the academic world still takes an uncritical view of strategic management. It is taught using a variety of techniques that rely on a stable internal and external environment.Although the situation has improved over the last years, traditional crisis management is still viewed as a separate planning process and not intertwined with strategy. And despite the growing interest in the strategic importance of crises, our understanding of the area is quite limited. One key issue is that the precise relationship between a firm&#8217;s strategic environment and its crisis management decisions remains to be completely specified. Moreover, the few articles discussing crisis and strategic integration focus mostly on coordination of activities within two separate management fields.To conclude, the indicative lack of focus on the crisis aspect in strategic management could be a problem in future crisis handling, and should be addressed more thoroughly by business managers. </p>
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  37. <title>Stuck In A Rut &#8211; Enjoy These Home Improvement Ideas</title>
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  40. <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:08:36 +0000</pubDate>
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  45. <description><![CDATA[Well, you&#8217;ve decided to improve your home. Good for you! However, there is so much information that you may not have a clue where to begin. Don&#8217;t worry, home improvement tips are here! Listed below are some tips that will help you get started and organized so that you can become a home improvement expert.New [...]]]></description>
  46. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Well, you&#8217;ve decided to improve your home. Good for you! However, there is so much information that you may not have a clue where to begin. Don&#8217;t worry, home improvement tips are here! Listed below are some tips that will help you get started and organized so that you can become a home improvement expert.New wallpaper can transform a room. Before you add wallpaper, you need to find out what type of wall is under the existing wallpaper. Usually walls are either drywall or plaster smoothed over lath. You can figure out what kind of wall you are dealing with by feeling the wall, plaster is harder, smoother, and colder than drywall. You can also try tapping the wall, drywall sounds hollow while plaster does not.If you are looking for home improvement, don&#8217;t forget the outside areas of your home too. If you love fish, you may want to consider putting in a Koi pond. They look beautiful, and they can be customized to match the look of your backyard or be made the focal point.If you have a small bathroom and not enough space to store your items, you can easily create some space yourself. Buy some wooden shelves and install them on your bathroom wall. Display your lotions, perfumes and other beauty items on the shelves as well as your smaller towels or toilet paper rolls. This will not only give your bathroom a decorative boost, it will also organize it.Before beginning a home improvement project, make a list of the actions you think will need to be taken from start to finish. Obtain a second opinion from a trusted source to see if there are any steps you missed or anything you didn&#8217;t take into account. Plan to set aside plenty of time for your project, as it might take longer than expected.The shingles on your roof will at some point need to be replaced. As asphalt shingles get older, they start to lose the bound granules and curl up on the corners of the sheets. If you are experiencing leaks that have gone through the ceiling, then it is definitely time to lay down a new roof. Otherwise, if your roof has lost several shingles, this is a less drastic but firm indication that it&#8217;s time to replace the roof.When you are getting ready to deep clean your deck, make sure you have all of your materials ready before hand. Some of the things you will need to get together are a pressure washer, a nice sturdy scrub brush, commercial deck cleaner, a hose, and a hefty broom you can use outdoors.Before beginning home improvements apply for the appropriate building permits. Any home improvement that involves plumbing, electricity, or structural changes can require a permit. Check your local laws. If you proceed without a permit then you can be fined or it could make the house harder to sell in the future.When it comes to home improvement, be sure that you are not causing your home to awkwardly stand out from the rest of the neighborhood. This will ensure you will be able to resell it and also, that you will not receive scorn from your neighbors. Be creative, but try to lean toward conservative with colors. With additions, keep your the total size of your home somewhat near that of your neighbors.If you live in an older home with a wooden floor that is beyond sanding and staining, add a few coats of oil-based paint over the planks. Choose a paint that is intended for outdoor use on decks or porches; this ensures that it will be able to withstand the occasional wet spill and light traffic. It can also hold you over until you have the resources to replace the floor altogether.If you want to make your house shine then look to the curb appeal. First impressions are important with people, and they are just as important to your home. Consider repainting if your color is fading or is dated, and choose colors and other details that fit into the era of your house.You should feel better after reading those tips when it comes to home improvement. That was a lot to think and read through, but at least you should have an idea of what to do and where to begin with improving your home safer and smarter. In addition, you can always come back to this list. </p>
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  52. <title>Home Interior Decoration &#8211; Undercoating Surfaces When Painting Your House</title>
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  72. <description><![CDATA[The reasons for undercoating surfaces while you are conducting your home interior decoration are very simple and very important. Preparation in painting rooms is vital, without it your job will look amateur and very ugly. Once a surface is ready to paint and you&#8217;ve decided what it is your going to paint, a good rub [...]]]></description>
  73. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The reasons for undercoating surfaces while you are conducting your home interior decoration are very simple and very important. Preparation in painting rooms is vital, without it your job will look amateur and very ugly. Once a surface is ready to paint and you&#8217;ve decided what it is your going to paint, a good rub down with the appropriate grade sand paper and then a good quality undercoat applied will give a nice finish. When an undercoat is applied properly two things happen:1. The surface gets sealed<br />
  74. 2. The surface is binded back to a hard shell ready for its last coatThe importance of knowing the properties of the undercoat for your home interior decoration job is vital. It will help you understand what happens on a finer and microscopic level. It&#8217;s not just an excuse to sell more paint to you! It&#8217;s a very important product even more important than the finish coat, because it determines the finish product.If you can imagine a sponge and its surface it has a lot of holes and is very porous, right! So you need to seal that surface back to a smooth workable platform that will give you a nice clean canvas to work with. That is the job that undercoat is built for. To act as a surface builder ready for any coat you may be applying. So an undercoat is extremely important ay mate!Before starting your next home interior decoration job try this! Do a sample, a surface with no undercoat and one with undercoat and you will notice a huge difference in the one that is coated, better coverage and a lot smoother finish.BUT REMEMBER a good quality undercoat! Don&#8217;t just say ahhh phh it&#8217;s just an undercoat, I only need something for the top coat to sit on. Big mistake! The quality ones sand to a nice powdery finish and are not plastic looking. So remember this when starting your home interior decoration job the undercoat is the most important coat of paint that will determine the outcome of your finished product.Well I hope you&#8217;ve learned something from my painting tips and I&#8217;ll catch ya on the next run for more painting and decorating tips. Happy painting people&#8230; Wayne the painter. </p>
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  80. <title>Health and Fitness Club Classes Offer Opportunities For Women</title>
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  105. <description><![CDATA[There are many health and fitness clubs that offer special opportunities for their female clients. Most of the gyms and health clubs have classes that are co-ed, and they are also offering more individualized programs that target specific exercises for women.Women need to learn stretching techniques that can be used to keep their bodies flexible, [...]]]></description>
  106. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> There are many health and fitness clubs that offer special opportunities for their female clients. Most of the gyms and health clubs have classes that are co-ed, and they are also offering more individualized programs that target specific exercises for women.Women need to learn stretching techniques that can be used to keep their bodies flexible, and these methods are sometimes different from the types of exercises available for men. The female body is often far more flexible than a man&#8217;s and, unless they keep the joints trained and moving, they will lose this ability over the years.Some of the co-ed classes that are offered at a health and fitness club include spinning, stepping, Pilates, yoga, cardio, and weight training. Women are the dominant members of the stepping, Pilates, and yoga classes in almost every health and fitness club. The weight training classes generally have few, if any, women participants.There are a couple of reasons that women tend to steer away from weight training. Women tend to believe that weight training and body building are synonymous and, therefore, they do not want to bulk up their bodies and look like male body builders.Women may not know that much about weights and weight lifting techniques and many are reluctant to ask anyone for information. The barbells and heavy apparatus are still viewed as a man&#8217;s domain by many.However, health and fitness clubs are now helping women rethink their ideas about weight training. It has been scientifically proven that working with weights will increase bone density in women. Strong bones and toned bodies are what women will gain from participating in weight training classes.The bulk and large muscles will not appear on women unless they use testosterone drugs, since it is physically impossible for a female to develop those large and imposing muscles just by working with weights. </p>
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  112. <title>Creating Your Online Marketing Strategy</title>
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  115. <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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  121. <description><![CDATA[Do you have an online marketing strategy? If not then now is the right time to prepare one before you get left behind. More and more businesses are marketing online and an effective strategy will help you to achieve success.Creating an Effective Online Marketing Strategy Begins with Knowing Your Target MarketIn order to prepare an [...]]]></description>
  122. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Do you have an online marketing strategy? If not then now is the right time to prepare one before you get left behind. More and more businesses are marketing online and an effective strategy will help you to achieve success.Creating an Effective Online Marketing Strategy Begins with Knowing Your Target MarketIn order to prepare an effective marketing strategy you need to know who you are marketing to. Get a clear picture of your target market &#8211; their age, location, other demographics, interests, etc. You need to know what web design features will attract them and what they are looking for in terms of products, services and how you should market to them.Keyword ResearchOnce you know who your target market is you need to find out what keyword terms they are going to be searching for to find your particular types of products or services. In order to do this you should use tools such as the Google AdWords keyword research tool or Wordtracker.com. Look for keywords that have a high search volume and relatively low competition to know what your target market needs.Understand the Tools AvailableAfter you have a clear picture of your target market and have found what keywords they are using to search for your products and services, you need to get a clear understanding of what tools are available and which of these techniques will best reach your target market. There are many powerful tools you can include in your but it is important to know which of these will be more effective for your particular target market.Create and Implement Your StrategyThe next step is to actually create and implement your online marketing strategy, bringing together all the different things you have learnt above. Use a variety of tools that will reach your intended audience and then see which ones bring in the best results.Test, Track and ReviewOnce you have started implementing your strategy you should have an ongoing process of testing, tracking and reviewing your results and methods to perfect the strategy and get the results you want. Google Analytics is a popular free tool used to get information about how many people are visiting your website, which pages they are viewing, where they come from, etc. You can use this to see which tools and techniques are having the best effect. Then as you see that things are working or not working, alter your marketing strategy accordingly.Creating an effective online marketing strategy is an ongoing process that starts with knowing your target market and the keywords they will use in searching for your products or services, creating and implementing a plan and then testing, tracking and reviewing your strategy on an ongoing basis to ensure you always get the best results. </p>
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  128. <title>Alabama Art Schools &#8211; Top Choices For Art Colleges</title>
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  150. <description><![CDATA[For individuals with artistic talent who are considering a career in the arts, Alabama is home to four major universities, as well as liberal arts and community colleges, that all have Art Departments offering majors in commercial and fine arts. The University Of Alabama Department Of Art, located in Tuscaloosa, is accredited by the National [...]]]></description>
  151. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> For individuals with artistic talent who are considering a career in the arts, Alabama is home to four major universities, as well as liberal arts and community colleges, that all have Art Departments offering majors in commercial and fine arts. The University Of Alabama Department Of Art, located in Tuscaloosa, is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, as is the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa is also accredited by the Council for Interior Design, as are Samford University and Auburn University. Alabama students can pursue arts degrees in design, architecture and technical arts at Alabama&#8217;s independent technical schools as well.Alabama offers a combination of small, charming towns and bustling urban areas. Students can choose between study at urban universities or small-town liberal arts colleges. Alabama hosts the Birmingham Museum Of Art, the Alabama Theatre and the annual Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Smaller communities are home to galleries of Native American, African America and Folk Art, reflecting the region&#8217;s rich heritage.Students attending the University of Alabama in Birmingham, for example, participate in internships and a program that draws on the creative resources of Alabama&#8217;s largest city, working with local museums and galleries. The Art Department offers concentrations in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, printmaking, culture, time based media, art history and art education.The highly-regarded Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee. Alabama, one of the nation&#8217;s leading historically black colleges, houses a department of Fine and Performing Arts that seeks to develop appreciation and understanding of aesthetic expression and development of skills through individual critique, studio activity and classroom instruction.The smaller Spring Hill College in Mobile Alabama, the third oldest Jesuit College in the U.S., set in a charming neighborhood of towering Oak trees and historic buildings, houses a Division of Communication, Fine and Performing Arts where students are encouraged to gain an understanding of art as communication and explore how personal expression reflects and changes the broader culture. Fine Arts majors can focus on Studio Art and Art Business to prepare for careers as artists, designers or illustrators, or as arts managers or employment in galleries or museums. Students who major in graphic design can prepare for jobs in web and multimedia environments.Auburn University, in the small town of Auburn Alabama, founded in 1856, was the first large land grant university in the south and currently enrolls over 24,000 students. The Auburn Department of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art where students can concentrate in ceramics, painting &#038; drawing, printmaking or sculpture. BFA students complete 48 hours of studio work, along with in-depth coursework in their concentration. Students are challenged to develop their own approach to their work and personal creative expression.Students wishing to pursue careers in the arts can attend Alabama&#8217;s historical institutions and develop their aesthetic, intellectual and art-making skills. Undergraduate arts majors often go on to graduate school as preparation for their careers. Bachelor of Arts programs in most of Alabama&#8217;s colleges and universities include general liberal arts studies and often a specific core curriculum in the traditional areas of literature, history, science, etc. Students then focus on arts courses, especially in their upper division years.Exploring art on the undergraduate level in a nurturing, supportive atmosphere can help students develop a sense of their own artistic vision and career direction. While some graduates may choose to take the challenging road of being an independent artist or artisan, others can apply their skills to jobs in commercial and communications fields, as graphic designers, advertising creative staff, interior decorators, web and media artists and commercial illustrators. A college degree will facilitate entry into arts careers, as well as develop individual technique and skill. </p>
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  157. <title>What Is Worksite Wellness All About? &#8211; A Series &#8211; The Health Status Concept (Today&#8217;s Approach)</title>
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  182. <description><![CDATA[The various definitions of health status indicate that it can be determined on the basis of both objective and subjective measures. Typically, in the workplace, it is determined on the basis of clinical biometric measures such as BMI (body mass index), blood pressure, weight, cholesterol levels and blood sugar level. These objective measures are derived [...]]]></description>
  183. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The various definitions of health status indicate that it can be determined on the basis of both objective and subjective measures. Typically, in the workplace, it is determined on the basis of clinical biometric measures such as BMI (body mass index), blood pressure, weight, cholesterol levels and blood sugar level. These objective measures are derived through a process commonly known as biometric screening.Since health status can involve both objective and subjective data, knowing these different data points is important.Subjective Data Sources• Biographical information• Physical symptoms• Past health history• Family history• Health beliefs and values• LifestyleObjective Data Sources• Physical characteristics• Appearance• Health, lifestyle and other behaviors• Body systems functioning• Measurements and screening results• Results from lab testingSince there is no standard for health status, it can be based on either objective or subjective data. Generally though, current approaches are focused almost exclusively on the effects of illness and the varying states of ill-health.How individuals conceptualize their health has been shown to vary as a function of:• Age and gender• Social class• CultureThis means that how they view their health status will vary as well. Given that the conceptualization can vary, it is important to make the assessment about the individual employee as a whole person and not just about their current biometric data. This means that the employee needs to be viewed in the various contexts that can and will influence their health and not just as an isolated individual. An effective health assessment requires a contextual awareness and understanding in addition to observing and understanding any objective measurement and test results.Despite the worksite wellness community&#8217;s heavy reliance on objective measures as indicators of health, I found it interesting to read that &#8220;self-assessed health contributed significantly to the prediction of mortality, even after controlling for a wide array of objective health indicators.&#8221; (Wright, 1977)In his book, Healing Beyond the Body, Dr. Larry Dossey wrote: &#8220;Our own opinion about the state of our health is a better predictor than physical symptoms and objective factors such as extensive exams, laboratory tests or behaviors.&#8221; Dr. Dossey also wrote that how people answer the question &#8220;Is your health excellent, good, fair, or poor is a better predictor of who will live or die over the next decade than in-depth physical examinations, and extensive laboratory tests.&#8221;The quotes by Wright and Dossey are particularly note-worthy given the worksite wellness community&#8217;s heavy promotion of workplace biometric screening results as being indicators of an employee&#8217;s health status. Given that health can be defined in very broad conceptual terms and health status can be very subjective as well, it might behoove the worksite wellness community to take a look at its current approach to wellness being limited to just individual employee health status that is based on biometrics and health risk assessments.When it comes to the status of an employee&#8217;s health, the worksite wellness community would be wise to look beyond just the results of biometric screenings.ResourcesDossey, Larry. MD. 2001. Healing Beyond The Body. Boston: Shambhala Publications.Wright, Stephen. 1997. Health Status Assessment in Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine. Baum, Andre. Newman, Stanton. Weinman, John. West, Robert. McManus, Chris. (Eds.) New York: Cambridge University Press. </p>
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  189. <title>Conducting a Job Search Targeted For a Mentoring Position</title>
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  198. <description><![CDATA[Are you someone who wants more out of your job or career than simply moving forward and helping yourself? Should your job have an element of service in it and do you get a kick out of helping people move forward? You will find that when you are looking for a career that can put [...]]]></description>
  199. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Are you someone who wants more out of your job or career than simply moving forward and helping yourself? Should your job have an element of service in it and do you get a kick out of helping people move forward? You will find that when you are looking for a career that can put you into a mentoring position, you are going to be able to move forward with many different options in front of you. One of the most valuable assets that anyone can have is the willingness and the ability to teach and no matter what industry you are going to be in, you will find that capitalizing on this aspect can be quite important. Take some time and make sure that you understand how to move forward with this.When you are looking for a Mentoring Position, think about where you want to direct your energies. Education is definitely one important field where mentoring is important and it is true that teachers are in high demand all over the country. Take some time and make sure that you consider what your options are going to be and how well you teach children. Education, especially primary education is not something that you should get into unless you like and enjoy working with children. Take some time and make sure that you look into the work that you are looking into doing and also look into how you are going to be able to get the right kind of results.Also remember that mentoring is something that can affect adults as well. There are many people out there who find that they need more skills than they currently have to get where they need, and if you have the right kind of knowledge, you need to look into how you are going to be able to move forward to get that information out there. Take some time and make sure that you look into your repertoire and to think about who you want to teach. The more you are able to move forward with this, the better off you are going to be. Where are your options going to take you and where do your inclinations run towards?Think about how you are going to be able to move forward and think about what your area is. Where is your expertise located? Are you an expert in computer languages or do you have an interest in history or in making sure that people understand correct processes in industry? The more you are able to move ahead, the better off you are going to be and the better off the people around you are going to be as well. Considering what your area is an important part of conducting a Job Search like this one, and the more you move ahead like this, the more you are going to be able to get the results that you are after. Take some time and consider how you are going to make this work for you!An inclination towards service and towards instruction is a bad thing to waste, so see what your options are going to be. This is something that can change the look of your life, so see where it can take you if you pursue it! </p>
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  205. <title>Crypto Currency Vs Fiat Currency</title>
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  216. <description><![CDATA[Crypto currency vs. Fiat currency Are you aware of the fiat currencies and the crypto currencies? They both are currencies in one form or the other and are open for public use across the world. But they are both different and distinct in their own ways. There is always one group that favors the use [...]]]></description>
  217. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Crypto currency vs. Fiat currency</p>
  218. <p>Are you aware of the fiat currencies and the crypto currencies? They both are currencies in one form or the other and are open for public use across the world. But they are both different and distinct in their own ways. There is always one group that favors the use of cryptos, while the other has a soft corner for the fiat currencies.</p>
  219. <p>In cashless society- crypto money play a huge role</p>
  220. <p>If you have a look at the market of the 1970s and 1980s, you will find that the cash played the dominant role. But, with the change in the technology, electronic transactions have become the usual norm. Today, more and more people are influenced in becoming the cashless society. With the progress towards the cashless society, cryptocurrencies have a big role to play.</p>
  221. <p>Crypto currency and fiat currency are always at loggerheads</p>
  222. <p>Cryptocurrency and fiat currency are popular types of digital currency, especially when it is about an online transaction. They both are currencies currently in use in the market but have some differences in them. There is a hell lot of hypes that you will hear on a daily basis comparing the crypto money and the fiat money. This article will highlight the difference between the two in a more comprehensive and clear manner.</p>
  223. <p>Differentiating in what the currencies stand for</p>
  224. <p>Before going for the difference between the two, you must understand what do they stand for and how are they are defined.</p>
  225. <p>The fiat currency is a legal tender that has the support of the central government, and it operates in the physical form. For instance, US dollars, British Pounds, Euro etc. On the other hand, the crypto currency is a non-legal tender, and doesn&#8217;t have any backup from the central government or bank.<br />
  226. Hence, the difference between crypto currency and fiat currency is noted as follows:</p>
  227. <p>• Crypto-currencies are decentralized and global in nature. There are no one entity or government that controls the currency with their laws and regulations. The Fiat currency is centralized, under the control of the laws and regulations of the banks and government.</p>
  228. <p>• Crypto-currencies have their existence only in the digital domain. On the other hand, you will find that the fiat currencies have a tangible and physical existence.</p>
  229. <p>• There is a limited supply of crypto-currencies with a maximum set of them getting supplied in the market. Whereas, the fiat money has an unlimited supply as the government and bank are entitled to produce coins and paper money whenever the situation is required.</p>
  230. <p>• The Bitcoin and other crypto type currencies are created by the computers, while the fiat currencies are issued by the local government and the banks.</p>
  231. <p>• Cryptocurrencies are presented as the public and private code pieces. On the other hand, the fiat currencies are presented in the form of coins and paper money.</p>
  232. <p>• The value of the crypto currencies is not recognized by the supply and demand of the market. Whereas, the fiat currency value is determined by the market regulations of supply and demand.</p>
  233. <p>The different types of crypto and fiat currencies</p>
  234. <p>In the last one decade, the popularity of crypto type currencies has emerged as a huge success. It was in 2009, when Bitcoin was first introduced, and years after several other types of crypto currencies have emerged. Starting from Litecoin. Dogecoin, Ripple to the Dcash and Zcash, there is a plethora of them. On the other hand, the fiat currency has a rich and ancient roots, with the Great British Pound, that dates back to 775 AD. It is considered as the oldest currency in the world that is still in use.</p>
  235. <p>The differences in the anonymity between the two currencies</p>
  236. <p>When you are using the fiat currencies, you need to undergo a user identification or verification process. You are asked to upload a recent picture of yourself and some of the required documents to be issued as per the public authorities. You don&#8217;t need to undergo any of the required processes with the crypto currencies. Though your personal information and confidential details don&#8217;t get public, but all your transactions are recorded and tracked in both the fiat and the crypto currencies.</p>
  237. <p>Fiat currency vs crypto currency: transparency level</p>
  238. <p>• The transparency level with the crypto type currencies are considered to be more. This is because the revenue streams are displayed in a public chain. Everyone can witness their own and others&#8217; transactions.</p>
  239. <p>• The fiat or govt. currencies are not transparent, as there are not public chains to see the revenue streams of the people.</p>
  240. <p>A comparative historical roots</p>
  241. <p>If you compare the crypto money with that of its counterpart, fiat or government currency, you will find that their existence and creation brings the difference. The Fiat or government currency, dates back its existence as early as 775 AD with the introduction of the Great British Pound. This is why fiat type currency is easily accepted by the people all over.</p>
  242. <p>On the other hand, the crypto coin was perhaps first introduced only a decade ago, with the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009. The challenge that the Bitcoin and other crypto currencies face is catching up with the immense popularity and increasing fan base of the fiat currency. Crypto currency, is no doubt gaining importance and popularity in the economic market, but it has still not been accepted widely in the society as the fiat currency.</p>
  243. <p>A comparative history of the two currencies:</p>
  244. <p>• It was in the 11th century, when the Chinese Song dynasty was perhaps the first one to issue the paper money. It was not allowed to exchange with valuables like gold and silver or silk.</p>
  245. <p>• There were Tally sticks that were introduced as a fiat or government currency. 1100 Tally sticks were introduced as a combat for the shortages in gold.</p>
  246. <p>• 1971, was the year, when the fiat currency received a worldwide recognition. President Nixon introduced it in order to eliminate the dollar pegging system to gold.</p>
  247. <p>• It was in 1998, when the idea of an anonymous electronic cash system emerged by Wei Dai. Bitgold-the very first crypto currency was created by Nick Szabo, but it didn&#8217;t receive as much attention as Bitcoin.</p>
  248. <p>• In 2009, Bitcoin was introduced in the market, that became the first crypto currency that was accepted across the globe. In 2011 and after, a series of several other crypto currencies were introduced. Some of the popular ones include, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Zcash, Dash and so on.</p>
  249. <p>The traits of both the currencies</p>
  250. <p>The potential of the crypto type currencies and fiat currencies, accessing their traits is important. You will find that in some of the criteria, Bitcoin and other crypto currency is superior than the fiat or government currency, and in some cases, the latter surpasses. It is absolutely your call to choose the type of currency (crypto type currency or fiat type currency) based on your personal needs and requirements.</p>
  251. <p>Let us compare their traits with respect to certain factors.</p>
  252. <p>• Both the crypto coins and fiat type currencies are interchangeable in nature.</p>
  253. <p>• As per the portability is concerned both the currencies secure more or less the same position.</p>
  254. <p>• With respect to the non consumable criteria, crypto currency and fiat type currency have the equal status.</p>
  255. <p>• Crypto type currencies have high durability as compared to the fiat-currencies that have moderate level of durability.</p>
  256. <p>• Both the crypto or virtual currencies and the fiat or government currencies ensure secure and safeguarded transactions and exchange.</p>
  257. <p>• Crypto or digital currencies are highly divisible in nature. On the other hand, the fiat type currencies are moderately divisible.</p>
  258. <p>• In terms of the transaction process, the crypto currencies are easy and hassle free. Whereas, on the other hand, the traction process associated with the fiat currencies are easy, but not like the cryptos.</p>
  259. <p>• The crypto based currencies are decentralized and global in nature, unlike the fiat currencies that are centralized and functions under the laws and regulations of the government.</p>
  260. <p>• The crypto based currencies have high scarcity, where as, the fiat currencies are unlimited as the government can issue coins and paper money whenever there is a need.</p>
  261. <p>• The crypto based currencies are based on mathematical algorithms, and are programmable. The fiat currencies are not at all programmable.</p>
  262. <p>• The fiat currencies are sovereign in nature, while the crypto currencies are not.</p>
  263. <p>The process of the functioning of the currencies</p>
  264. <p>You can find the significant differences between the crypto or digital currencies and the fiat currencies with the way they both operate and the transaction process that take place. They are contrasting in nature. The transfer of money using the Bitcoin is very quick, and you absolutely don&#8217;t need any third party association.</p>
  265. <p>On the other hand, if you are involved with the money exchange using Fiat type currency, a mobile wallet is in use. You can exchange an amount of e-money that gets transferred into the equal e-value amount. Both the fiat and the crypto currencies enable you to purchase everything that you desire. But the processes involved are absolutely distinct from each other.</p>
  266. <p>Depending on the things you purchase, you will find that one currency form is better than the other. This is absolutely your choice.</p>
  267. <p>Is Bitcoin, a crypto currency better than the fiat-currency?</p>
  268. <p>The long term benefits and the capability of the Bitcoins is still not established. But it has been predicted by the crypto currency gurus and experts, that they will go a long way, especially revolutionizing the way the online transactions are done. In the current market, the Bitcoin is mainly included in the online casinos and the gambling, but it is not limited to it.</p>
  269. <p>Furthermore, when you compare the fiat currencies, the Bitcoin allows you to seize the power and authority from the banks and the government since it is not controlled. The cryptography based currency has the capability to create or come up with the free market capitals. Fiat currencies are affected by the inflation and the changes in the market, unlike the crypto based currencies. Such aspects make individuals believe that cryptograph based currencies will soon take over the mainstream currencies and bring a transformation in the way the money is used.</p>
  270. <p>Why is Bitcoins considered to be a better aspect than the fiat type currencies?</p>
  271. <p>• Bitcoin gives you the opportunity to re-create a free market capitalism.</p>
  272. <p>• The power of controlling the money is absolutely with the individuals, and not with the banks like the fiat type currencies.</p>
  273. <p>• When there is an inflation, the Bitcoin is not affected. But the Fiat type currency will be easier to lose and get affected by it.</p>
  274. <p>• The Bitcoin currency is easy easier to exchange and transfer as compared to the fiat or government currencies.</p>
  275. <p>• The transaction fees involved with the Bitcoin are way cheaper and easily affordable.</p>
  276. <p>Crypto currencies seem to be a favorable option among the people</p>
  277. <p>The fiat type currencies are the centralized and legal way of exchanging money. But, the crypto currencies have acquired immense popularity in the past few years. There will never be anyone who would act as a middle man, like the case with the banks. Moreover, the cryptos are way cheaper and less expensive that the conventional fiat currencies.</p>
  278. <p>Send money anywhere directly without waiting for the bank&#8217;s approval</p>
  279. <p>You can send money to anyone in the world directly, and it is super fast. The money gets cleared within a few minutes time. You don&#8217;t have to wait for the traditional clearing and verification processes of the banking systems, which might take up to several days to get a clearance. Since it is decentralized and doesn&#8217;t come under the law and regulations of the government, nobody has any power to do anything with your account.</p>
  280. <p>The blockchain technology has a very big role to play</p>
  281. <p>Thanks to the crypto currencies, that gives us the power and the authority to become our very own bank, and take control over our finances. It is because of the blockchain technology that offers a higher level of sophistication while dealing with the finances. In fact, there are some mainstream financial industries that have started incorporating the idea of the technology.</p>
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  287. <title>Are You Choosing the Right Stock Market Advisory Company</title>
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  299. <description><![CDATA[What do you do if you want to learn driving a car? You will try to find an expert teacher, isn&#8217;t it? You do not want to avail the services of a novice individual to help you out, but a professional person can provide you the vital tips and most importantly guide you efficiently. Similarly, [...]]]></description>
  300. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do if you want to learn driving a car? You will try to find an expert teacher, isn&#8217;t it? You do not want to avail the services of a novice individual to help you out, but a professional person can provide you the vital tips and most importantly guide you efficiently. Similarly, when it comes to investing in the stock market for the first time, you require a knowledgeable advice to attain your financial goals and get profitable returns.</p>
  301. <p>If you are a beginner, then it is quite obvious that you may be having no information about the process of buying the right shares in the market. In such a situation, getting the right tips from an experienced financial advisor or a registered advisory company will truly prove to be a great blessing in disguise. However, there are some of the important things that have to be kept in mind while choosing the top stock market advisory company, which are as follows:</p>
  302. <p>How much assistance do you actually require?</p>
  303. <p>Before you make up your mind to hire an advisor, it is imperative that you must first decide about the kind of service you require from them. You may need their help at the beginning or during the time of any issues. This is because an advisor has to formulate a map according to your requirements. Hence, it is suggested to ascertain your needs first and then take further action.</p>
  304. <p>Choose a top ranked advisory company</p>
  305. <p>It is a very important point that has to be taken into the consideration. Availing services of the well known advisory company or a financial advisor is an absolute necessity. Make it a point to carry out a proper background or research work about the company. Check out their credentials, reputation, experience, etc before hiring them.</p>
  306. <p>Asking for a sample financial plan initially makes sense</p>
  307. <p>When hiring a financial advisor, then do not forget to ask for sample plan first. It is imperative to note that there is no such thing called the perfect plan. A sample plan will help you to determine whether an advisory company is actually making sense according your requirements or not.</p>
  308. <p>Conclusion</p>
  309. <p>The financial planners or advisory companies can really turn out to be the greatest asset for you if you choose the best one. They are just like the professional sailors who can help you out to sail through stock investment related problems quite efficiently.</p>
  310. <p>Deepak is a financial advisor who likes to provide quality tips to the people facing any issues with regard to investing in the stock market. He likes to keep himself updated about the stock market by reading articles, news and blogs, etc.</p>
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