If you get your free annual credit report and discover there are some inaccuracies, you will want to dispute the information and work to get it corrected on your credit report. When you dispute the information, you are protected by the Fair Credit Reporting Act which requires that all credit reporting agencies (like Experian, TransUnion, etc) respond with an investigation of your creditors. If the information disputed is found to be inaccurate-...more
It has been a crazy holiday season once again. Three mainstream gaming systems have hit the stands and are flying off the shelves at amazing speeds. Of course I'm talking about the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii. All 3 are great consoles and have great potential, but one definitely stands above the rest.Let's take a closer look at the three systems:The Playstation 3 offers the best graphics of the 3 consoles hands down. The...more
Exporting outside the European Union (EU) can open a massive new source of potential income for your business and you will come across many challenges before you're able to see your profits rise. A freight forwarder is a company who not only specialises in the transportation of goods, but is also able to offer advice and an all round service when it comes to exporting your product.If you want to export your product outside the EU there are several regulations and laws which your business has to comply to. There are several products for which you're going to need a licence to export; live stock for example is going to be much more complex to export than say a cosmetic product. Before you export your product you need to declare it using a Single Administrative Document (SAD) form, this is also known as a C88 form. And this could be submitted electronically through the national export system or you can submit it by paper. It is worth remembering, this is just a declaration and not a licence to export your product, and so if you do need a licence, it must be obtained separately.The national export system is an electronic system that allows you to file export declarations...more
That depends on how serious you are with your business venture. Is this a de facto hobby, or a true business that you plan to grow, market and make successful? If you fall under the second category, then you might seriously consider getting some promotional business products. They can make the difference in acquiring and keeping...more
Imagine the scenario ...You've agreed to chair the Auction Committee for your favorite charity. You're excited because you have a lot of new ideas, but you also feel overwhelmed. You've heard that many benefit auctioneers are booked months in advance, so you've decided to call a few today to get an idea of their styles.Stop. Don't pick up the phone...more
Let s face it, there is a lot going on out there. Our economy is on the fritz and every news story tells us that one more multimillion-dollar company needs a government bailout. Foreclosures are happening right and left. We have troops in harm s way, and Christmas is only a few short weeks away. And that is just the big picture! We have not even mentioned your business and all the things that you need to keep up with on a daily basis. Here are 15 ways to keep yourself focused amid all the distraction. See what works for you!1. Plan for Each Day. Take a few minutes every evening and plan the following day. Outline 3-5 things that you want to accomplish and stick to it.2. Plan for Each Week. Take a few minutes on Sunday night (or the night before the first day of your workweek) and outline 3-5 things you want to accomplish during the week. Update this list every 3 days or so.3. Get Plenty of Rest. Yes, it sounds like something your grandmother would tell you, but it makes a huge difference. You need to rest both your body and your mind in order to prepare for all the challenges you will face.4. Get Out of the Office. At some point you, too, will be subject to the law of diminishing...more
Would you be surprised if I told you I've actually mentored a LOT of marketing consultants and business coaches who help others build their businesses? Many of these consultants and coaches come to me because, even though they know how to put these...more
The corporate community makes use of different terms in talking about business planning - business strategy, sales planning, marketing strategy, business plans, and marketing schemes. But as different as these terms sound or spell, they...more
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When it comes to skin care, Dallas is about more than facials. This affluent Texas city has made non-surgical procedures like chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and Botox treatments extremely popular and very common. If you're...more
Payday loan is a very short-term loan that is offered to a borrower to cover the expenses until his or her next payday. The amount may vary from 100 dollars to 500 dollars on a two -week term, the interest rate ranging from 390 percent to 780 percent...more
I like to think that my approach to business is 1 part experience, 1 part research and 2 parts common sense. I know my business; that's my experience. I read as much as I possibly can to strike a balance in my efforts between tried and...more