So how WAS your first quarter of 2006? Wait - it's still the middle of 4th quarter; what am I talking about? One of the things that salespeople and sales managers tend to lose sight of is the factor that time plays in the sales cycle. We think if we work really hard this month that we can pull out a great month, or a great quarter. But, do desperation, last-minute pushes really work? If you're a professional salesperson, who believes in doing the...more
There are many different advantages to trading forex instead of futures or stocks, such as:1. Lower MarginJust like futures and stock speculation, a forex trader has the ability to control a large amount of the currency basically by putting up a small amount of margin. However, the margin requirements that are needed for trading futures are usually around 5% of the full value of the holding, or 50% of the total value of the stocks, the margin...more
THE BARON SON: VADE MECUM 7By Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques PattonLong & Silverman Publishing, Inc.ISBN - 159575375Today it seems nearly impossible to open a newspaper without finding a story of corruption, cover-ups, or ethical lapses in judgment from prominent figures in positions of authority. With corporate and political scandal rampant and executives headed to jail in record numbers, the unbridled pursuit of wealth and abusive use of power are no longer options. Now, as an instrument of change, Bestselling co-authors Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques Patton step forward to present their new book, "The Baron Son," as a revolutionary road map to ethically guide leaders and remake America's organizations.After completing "The Baron Son," I found it to be as promised, a challenging and insightful work with a life-changing power. For those with no interest in the subject of leadership, not to worry, the teachings of "The Baron Son" reach far beyond the genre, adeptly covering such areas as building wealth, entrepreneurship, marketing and salesmanship to name a few. "The Baron Son" is an instructional tale that reveals the...more
The title of this article may sound a little strange. What did I mean by located and faced for prosperity?I must warn that this is not a typical business article. It has nothing to do with marketing, sales, productivity or even the internet.It is about a branch of Chinese Metaphysics called Feng Shui. Feng Shui, which literally means "Wind Water",...more
Fifty years ago, uranium fever hit Wall Street. It was then just a few years after a Navajo shepherd in New Mexico, by the name of Paddy Martinez, discovered "yellow rocks" on his property, mistaking them at first for gold. An avalanche of 1950s dollars (more valuable than the ones we have today) poured into mutual funds and uranium mining stocks,...more
A few weeks ago I have written about the "Key Factors of a successful home business". A lady has reacted to this article and she has mentioned some important aspects, e.g. "Is the product a category creator?" I want dwell on this question. What could "category creator" mean?From the Creative Idea A category creator can be interpreted as a new, creative business idea. It has to be something new that is unique. The marketing science knows the term of "Unique Selling Proposition". It's different from other offers on the market. Even a product of the everydays life can be reformulated and market in an unparalled way. To the Innovation ManagementPeter F. Drucker, the grand old man of the management science, has created the term of innovation management. He has passed away recently and it is appropiate to honor him. He has written that a new idea or a new product is only an innovation, if it succeeds on the market.The home business industry grows daily. Thousands of people start a new home business every day. Many among them join already existing business fields. Many newcomers begin with an already made turn-key website and try to promote it. Thousands of online home businesses are...more
Taking loans has become a way of life because of the convenience it offers. Within manageable limits loan repayment does not create any problems. However there is no harm in looking for better options. A debt consolidation solution is any method of...more
About four years ago I stumbled upon an Internet Site called Dxgold. Their premise at the time was "Gold-ebank is a secure gold backed payment transfer system and the gateway to DigotGold and DXSecure accounts."I saw "Gold" and my eyes lit up! I...more
At first glance, buying Iraqi dinars online looks easy. Almost too easy. There are a lot of dealers trying to sell them nowadays. So all you have to do is pick one. Right? Wrong! As with any "hot" merchandise, scams are common and you should know how...more
Material handling systems (conveyors, sorting systems, shelving, etc.) represent a major purchasing decision, no matter how you slice it. The wrong decision can be costly, and making the right decision can be difficult, largely because of the number...more
Before you get a mortgage for the first time, or refinance your existing mortgage, lenders run a credit check. Lenders use a scoring system to decide whether or not you are a good candidate for a loan, and even what rate you will qualify for. Credit...more
Your house is one of the biggest purchases you have probably ever made. You make payments faithfully each month, take care of the interior and exterior, and fix it up to meet your current needs. Whether you are younger or older, your house is a part...more