Think of the "platform" as the roads and freeway system that connects all traders to the finanical markets including forex. At the base level, everyone must be connected to the Internet. On top of that layer of connection, all programs and systems must be able to talk to each other.All data must be stored some where, and all users must connect to that some where - which is where the "platform" comes in. So, there are many data-centers around the...more
As a 34-year-old, born-and-bred New Yorker, as I read the details of Barack Obamas stimulus plan, many memories come to mind. A product of the NYC public school system, I have worked hard for my money, and according to government classifications am rich, as I have made many sacrifices to get to where I am. Ive weathered a divorce, failed friendships, dwindling family time, and many others sacrifices entrepreneurs make, and I am sure these...more
There has been a lot of ways on how Filipinos could easily send their Balikbayan box back to their families in the Philippines, and one of those is with the finest and longest running courier company in the country, LBC. LBC has been considered a household name in every Filipino family since it was first founded in the 1950s, around post World War II. Since then, they have provided fast and reliable delivery services for Filipinos across the country. LBC is also the first courier company in the Philippines that offered a 24 hour delivery service, meaning Filipinos could send their packages and delivered within 24 hours.Sending made EasierThrough their success in the industry, LBC decided to expand its reaches by opening branches on other countries, especially where Filipino immigrants commonly congregate. The first LBC branch outside the country was established in San Francisco, California in 1985. There, LBC started to offer their unique service to Filipino expatriates when it comes to sending a Balikbayan box. Because of their unwavering quality of service, LBC now boasts over 60 branches across the United States and Canada.Aside from the US and Canada, LBC have also opened other...more
Ever wanted a 24 hour package delivery philippines service? Such service is unique in the Philippines. A few courier companies provide such service for Filipinos. Among the few is 2GO, a courier company serving under the Aboitiz Transport System - the transport and logistics company of Aboitiz & Company (ACO) and owned by publicly listed arm,...more
Sending in Letters to the Philippines is beginning to become a distant memory now that emails and instant messengers are becoming more popular when it comes to getting in touch with someone. But this doesn't mean that courier companies have stopped their services in such kinds of delivery services. There are still those that needs this kind of...more
Sending "Balikbayan" boxes to the Philippines has been tradition for a lot of Filipinos that live outside of the Philippines. Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs are among those that benefit from these kinds of boxes. So what is the difference of typical package from a Balikbayan box? Actually, there isn't anything very special about the box, the only thing that makes this very special for the Filipinos is it's economical value.Usually, these boxes carry multiple items from household needs such as tissues, drinking glasses, cooking utensils, toiletries, to non-perishable foods, electronics, toys, designer clothing, or items hard to find in the Philippines. Now sending these items individually could cost a lot, but sending it in a large box would only cost a fraction of the total cost of sending it individually. The only problem of sending it this way is a long transit time by container ships, typically taking several weeks, and the lack of a solid delivery date. Though there are some companies that offer faster delivery of their balikbayan boxes, particularly with LBC.Another reason for its popularity is that a balikbayan box intended for air travel is designed to conform to airline...more
Thinking of ways on how to easily and conveniently send your gift box to the philippines? Well this kind of problem can be easily solved by visiting online gift shops or by going straight to a courier office and have it delivered to your family or...more
In today's industry pertaining to delivery or courier philippines services, there are currently 3 companies that excels in this field. One is powered by FedEx, an American based courier company; another is founded by Aboitiz Transport System, the...more
Do you find it hard to talk to prospects on the phone, getting hung up on, or handling objections?I used to be like that, constantly taking the prospects that I would generate on the internet and vomit my business opportunity to them. Time after...more
During these tough economic times many consumers are afraid to spend money like they would have one or two years ago. A lot of jobs are uncertain and many people are losing confidence in their ability to buy the products that they would like. New...more
Just what can a tenant do to a house in a year? Or, three months even? More than you can possibly imagine. Thats why tenant inspections are so important. Tenants can engage in behavior that will cost you thousands of dollars, or perhaps even cause...more
1) Change your mindset. Its natural for people who leave employment and start a business to carry with them some of the culture from their previous job. However, you must realize that you are changing gears. You are moving from being an employee to...more