Too many Internet Marketers today start out creating a product they believe is the next best thing since sliced bread. They spent all this time thing up and creating a product that no one wants or will buy. The initial steps any Internet Marketer must do is check out the Internet waters and see what is selling, find out what your prospective customers want, and most importantly, discover what they are buying.So, how do you do this? Start by...more
In the years immediately following WWII, a remarkable shift occurred in American economic life. For the first time, we reached a stage of prosperous economic development in which we could produce far more goods and services than anyone needed. Various factors combined to create this new situation, including advanced industrial technology, wartime expansion of the economy, the destruction of Europe's industrial base while our own remained...more
A couple of months ago we shared the definition the White House is using for green jobs."Green jobs are jobs that provide products and services which use renewable energy resources, reduce pollution, conserve energy and natural resources and reconstitute waste."Although I agree with the definition as far as it goes, I believe green jobs/careers go beyond this particular definition in some significant ways.When I think through whether a job is green or not, I think about the intention or the goal of that position. In my mind, a "green" goal is one that helps the planet/environment in some way, whether directly or indirectly.This is my working list of green goals.Green Goals that Have a Direct Impact on the State of the PlanetThe jobs that incorporate these goals are critical to the well being of the planet. Some jobs may focus on just one of these goals while other jobs may tackle several of these goals at once. Companies and industries may focus on these goals as well.o Generate and use clean, renewable energyo Lower greenhouse gas emissions and pollutiono Conserve energy, water, and natural resourceso Minimize and reuse wasteo Decrease the use of hazardous materials as inputs and...more
Before the world of e-branding and internet is discussed, I would like to share an original incidence which happened with me long back when I was new to internet .I happened to be with my client some nine years back and the client being a big businessman who had one leg always in abroad countries simply asked me for my e-mail id and I had to...more
Thousands of homeowners ponder the question of whether or not to sell privately. This is a question that gets a lot of attention on the internet, and also spawns an enormous amount of erroneous information. Many people want to sell their own properties, but are afraid of "hidden" problems that may rise up to cost them money, or cause them grief....more
Every day, businesses in every sector, in every city and town, and in every industry are being blinded by a myth so devastating that, when the myth is shattered, the wake-up-call is more than many can bear. I'm talking about the realm of workplace violence, but the myth isn't that violence in the workplace exists. No. This article sheds light on the life-threatening myth that, if not dealt with, can leave a business, it's assets, and it's people literally beaten, broken, or dead.In light of the tragedies taking place in record number and increasing in both occurrences and severity over the past decade, 99% of businesses still do not have a workplace violence action plan as part of their risk management, crisis management, or employee training systems. And, unfortunately, only a small percentage of those who do have a plan, do not have a complete workplace violence training system for their employees as a part of it.But, in this article I'm not talking about what "is" true about how most companies deal with workplace violence. I'm not even going to talk about what you need in order to prevent, defend against, or survive an incident of violence in the workplace. And the reason I'm...more
Successful lead generation is one of those things that is going to lead almost any business to massive successes when implemented properly. However, it can often be hard to ensure that you have all the tools and resources you need in house to do your...more
State Farm Florida announced in January that it is leaving the Florida Property and Casualty Insurance Market. The only items yet to be determined are the details of the withdrawal plan and the timing around when the policy cancellations will...more
The paperless office has been talked about for a long time, yet never seems to even start to become a reality in almost any sector of business. Look around any office environment and you would be forgiven for thinking that the opposite of the...more
Financial needs generally are not limited. We cover up one expense and another one arises and there is no end to this vicious circle that keeps revolving around you. Sometimes we may face a situation when we don't have sufficient finances to deal...more
One of the most basic, yet least discussed or applied processes of personal finance and financial management is that of prioritizing. Before getting to the important issue of budgeting, it is essential to sit down and asses your priorities. The first...more
According to a study by The Boston Consulting Group done during the last economic slowdown in 2002, companies avoiding mergers and acquisitions in the current economic environment may be missing a strategic opportunity. The study analyzed 277 M&A...more