Early in my career, I was fortunate enough to cross paths with a company that understood the value of smart, effective women. While their counterparts in the natural gas industry were still relegating us to waitress positions at Hooters, this outfit was actively recruiting us.My company was a good corporate citizen, but this was not about doing good. By being an "early adopter," they attracted the creme de la creme. Having capable women in...more
Superannuation is a method of financially preparing yourself for your retirement. Both yourself and your employer can contribute to it over time and this money is then invested into a variety of appropriate investments such as shares, property, savings accounts and government bonds.When you retire, or qualify for your superannuation due to disability or death you will receive the money (less charges and taxes) either as regular payments made...more
There are a variety of low cost international long distance calling products on the market today but each has been designed to fit the needs of a specific group of consumers. Marketers and product developers have tried to broaden the appeal of their products but all have certain limitations. The purpose of this article is to review categories of international calling products on the market today and provide a brief overview of their strengths and limitations so consumers can make better choices.One product does not fit the needs of all. People who are PC savvy and have high speed INTERNET connections may choose to use PC to PC or PC to Phone service or VoIP technology while others may want the convenience and flexibility of a phone card. Most people only make occasional international calls while others make multiple international phone calls each day. Therefore, some people are willing to sacrifice quality and convenience in order to save money while others are willing to pay a bit more for higher quality, convenience and flexibility. Consumers need to understand the limitations of each product type so they can make informed choices. Traditional Long Distance - Forget using...more
The first year after my wife and I were married was a financial disaster. We were living paycheck to paycheck and not seeing a solution in sight. A friend and mentor suggested we try living on a cash budget. He could tell by the confused look on my face that I had no idea what he meant by a Cash Budget. He went on to explain the principle behind a...more
Maryland investment property is definitely something to consider, especially in light of the recent state of foreclosures. While foreclosures are bad news for the seller, they can be really good news for people looking to make a new and lucrative investment. Remember that with foreclosures, the parties involved would like to get rid of the property...more
Real estate has always been a business full of powerful personalities. But can one person ¬create - or recreate - an entire luxury property market? Looking at the cases of Marbella, Belgravia, Bel Air and Monaco, it would seem so.Marbella and Prince Alfonso zu HohenloheUntil the 1940s Marbella was nothing but a village of 900 inhabitants on the Spanish coast. That all changed when, according to legend, a German prince's coal-powered Rolls-Royce broke down there. Prince Alfonso zu Hohenlohe fell in love with the place and decided to stay.Born into one of the oldest noble families in Europe (he was godson to the king of Spain), Hohenlohe was a successful businessman and notorious playboy, fluent in five languages and skilled at sports such as rally-driving and tennis. After his fateful stop in Marbella he decided in 1947 to build a grand private residence there - the Finca Santa Margarita, with traditional whitewashed walls, red-tiled roofs, charming patios and terraces and wonderful, sprawling gardens with fountains, thousands of old trees and manicured lawns. There he played host to a constant flow of glamorous visitors with names such as Bismarck, Metternich and Thyssen, many of...more
Studies have shown that attractive trophies and corporate awards are a powerful method of increasing a company's revenue and overall employee performance. No one knows exactly how much trophies and corporate awards influence a company's bottom line...more
A New Year has come on us, and again the search is on. Because of the rise in unemployment, many of us had to start looking into different careers or just improving on the skills we do have. If you're like me, I really don't have any money to spend...more
Are you an Information marketer? Do you develop your own products? Are unsure of whether your writing standards are to the level that people would by what you wrote?If you answered yes to any of these questions, the following information is for...more
In this article I will be answering the most common question that people ask me: what is a good trading method and what features to look for. I shall be delving upon why certain methods are not good and also a simple way to evaluate a trading method....more
The first thing to understand is that forex market is a global market created by banks, market makers and brokerage houses where trading in currencies takes place 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The market is open to all and has the potential to...more
Day trading is popular in stocks and bonds. A lot of people want to know whether they have to day trade in Forex also. Trading Forex like day trading in equity markets is prevalent but a lot of people prefer not to. This is mostly because day trading...more