Author: James HalmYou could get a second full time or part time job. It would help to win the lottery, hit it big in Vegas, knock over a bank or get a large settlement from a lawsuit. How about asking the boss for a raise? Some of the above solutions are a bit more realistic that others but none are all that attractive. The good news is that there are better options. One of the most sensible, realistic and workable is to keep your day job (if you...more
Author: Richard ArmenIf you're considering carrying pepper spray for self defense purposes, the first question most people ask is whether they should buy MACE or pepper spray. In reality, they are one and the same. MACE is simply a brand name of pepper spray.When choosing pepper spray, you'll want to look for the most effective version you can find. Those with a finer mist are usually more effective than those with a larger spray. Some will shoot...more
Say the word "mezzanine" and you could get reactions ranging from those who sit in the "mezzanine section" (forward balcony) of their local theater, fans enjoying the sounds of the British rock group "Mezzanine," to those of us looking to add additional storage space in our facility.Mezzanines became very popular in the mid 1940's as the manufacturing was ramping up after the war. These steel structures were typically a "partial story between two main stories of a building." In other words, they were erected above the main floor and below the roof of existing buildings in order to store goods.Today, mezzanines are used primarily for storage, but continue to pick up pace as "work platforms" in plants. When considering adding a second floor to your facility, proper planning up front regarding you current and future needs will result in the right solution, and the right price.Here are some items you should familiarize yourself with:Design* Span: Is column placement important? Twenty feet is a good rule of thumb.* Deflection: Also known as the horizontal sway or vertical "bounce" of the mezzanine- this is important to understand when shopping.* Flexibility: Do you require a standard...more
When you do business in a border state, if often becomes very convenient to do business internationally. For example, when you live in Wisconsin, Canada, and Canadian cities, are often as close to do business with as many major American centers. As such, you might look into using your messenger WI company to make deliveries to Canada as well as the...more
Even when you do business in a city that is as large as Los Angeles, there is still a good bet that you do business with customers outside the city. The important thing is that you have a way to reach those customers that you can count on. The way you do that, is by opening an account with a reliable Los Angeles courier service. If you want to...more
Author: Santiago CuetoThe Snuggie was a huge hit in England over Christmas. The product, conceived and developed by New York-based Allstar Products Group, LLC, has also been a huge hit in Australia. By leveraging its success in these markets, the American export is quickly building momentum in Asian markets--a natural fit, so to speak, considering it’s manufactured in China. The Snuggie? Global Domination? How---Why? The runaway success of the Snuggie in global markets was not the result of some clever viral marketing campaign or stroke-of-luck lightening strike. The company’s extraordinary success was the result of a painstakingly crafted and flawlessly executed global domination campaign. Elegant Simplicity Lucky for us, the playbook Snuggie used to dominate world markets is shockingly straight forward and easy to follow. Indeed, the genius of the Snuggie’s global game plan was its elegant simplicity. A Global Domination Campaign has Several Moving Parts How did a product that was launched in 2008 become a worldwide phenomenon by 2009? It achieved global dominance with careful attention to the legal landscape underpinning its expansion strategy. It knew exactly what U.S....more
Author: Robert NorthPot belly pigs can be very cool pets to own, but a lot of people make the mistake of adopting or purchasing one without a full understanding of their behavior. This leads to many pigs being thrown out and abandoned year after...more
Author: Bharat Book BureauGlobal Automotive Logistics The automotive industry is facing its worst crisis in living history. Sales of vehicles have slumped in most markets and many Vehicle Manufacturers around the world are facing bankruptcy or bail...more
Author: Aarkstore EnterpriseAarkstore announce a new report "Global LNG Industry to 2015: Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Liquefaction and Regasification Terminals" through its vast collection of market...more
Global Vinyls Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020Global Vinyls Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=128074&rt=Global-Vinyls-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2020.html ) which provides in-depth analysis of...more
Author: Bharat Book BureauHVAC in the U.S., 2nd Edition Green and GlobalThe U.S. HVAC market grew 41% in heating systems and 45% in air conditioners from 1997 through 2006. This period of growth hit a wall, however, with the housing and credit market...more
I am beginning to wonder if scientists have been getting it all round. All this time, people have been worried about the Ozone, a giant asteroid, or some breakout of a bio-hazardous agent by a terrorist organization being the doom of mankind. We have...more