Factors To Consider When Building A Modern Office

By Gary Ruiz

The concept of specialized and modern office designs has experienced a radical change from the times when it was considered just a gimmick. Today it is almost universally accepted that good office design exhibits the work philosophy of the organization and boosts the productivity levels of employees, besides ensuring employee retention.

Flexibility, transparency and sustainability are the important principles that characterize a modern office, so you have to be mindful of these when constructing a new office. To attain these objectives you need to make sensible choices of office system furniture and the overall office interior design, for which you should consider some important aspects.

First of all, it is important to know the kind of work that will be carried out in the office. This along with the floor area of your office will help you suitably finalize on the interior design. As you develop the layout you must keep in mind the number of office staff members who will be working currently and in the future.

You should include cafeterias and meeting rooms as well in your layout within the available area besides essential items like office desks and some pieces of office system furniture. Recreational zones, which can contain things like pool tables or chessboards, are also very essential as the employees can use them to relax after long periods of work. Moreover, the office planning should ensure optimum use of the present space without making the interior too crowded with furniture.

Minimalism is an important feature in an ideal office design, and the decor should have colours that are comfortable to the eye and don't cause any distraction when the staff is working. It must also not be dimly lit, and natural light must enter abundantly.

Contemporary office system furniture is smart and more customizable, which helps in improving the mood of the staff and develops a favourable impression among the customers. However, select only such office desks and office chairs that are ergonomically designed so that workers' health is not put at risk.

If you want to promote an eco friendly image of your company then you can opt for 'green' office furniture. It is manufactured from natural fabrics and recycled items, which will help your company contribute towards environmental preservation. In addition, you can use energy efficient lights and other electrical devices that will help you lower your energy consumption.

When designing your office, it is important that you engage an expert and experienced office interior designer who can ensure that your office becomes comfortable and safe to work in, and at the same time be beautiful to look at.

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Angel Investor Mind Control: Is This Process Real?

By James Scott

Discovering the 'thumbscrews' of investors is crucial to getting them to take action. In over a decade of dealing with global investors there are several elements that I've discovered to be universal truths about the mind of the private investor (angel investor, accredited investor).

When talking to an investor for the first time, it's more important to listen than to speak. It's more important to ask questions than answer them. It's more important to discover their needs and wants than to exclaim your own. Your first conversation with an investor should be all about piercing the armor and finding the trigger points that prompt a reaction that gets to the center of their 'childlike' state.

What I mean by this is, investors, just like anyone else, has insecurities that are rooted in their childhood and what they are outwardly today, is typically a polar opposite of what they are on the inside. For example, an arrogant, chest beater seems proud and obnoxious on the outside but the reality is that they are over compensating for an insecurity that is rooted in an individual or collection of childhood incidents.

Maybe they were made fun of as a child, maybe they're father was verbally abusive, maybe their teachers would single them out in class opening them up to playground mockery. When talking to these individuals it's important to listen to their voice and intonation when the conversation topic changes. Take notes on their psychological adjustments to the conversation. After you feel you have discovered the triggers that induce the 'pleasurable' responses, end the call, and set your second phone appointment with them.

On that second call, you want to have your conversation ready to go using the triggers you found in the first conversation. Play off of those insecurities that you found, become their best friend without being chummy but it is your mission on this call to be the "guy that understand me" to the investor. You want the overall tone of this conversation to have the response from your target along the theme of, "wow, this guy gets me" , "I can see investing in this company".

By using this method and not coming across as 'fake', you have become an investment opportunity and a shrink all rolled into one. You want to be the one person that this investor can lower his guard to because everything he says, you seem to be the one person who understands him at his deepest level. You seem to naturally be tuned into his insecurities, emotions, needs and wants. Sound strange? Try this out on the next investor you talk to, I guaranty you will be shocked with the results.

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How Much Is To Much Good Advertising?

By Julie Johnson

It is easy to see why many business people think that they cant get enough from their internet advertising. As far as SEO management goes, when you speak to most business people, they will tell you that more is better and that you can never get enough traffic directed to your website. This is definitely not the case.

As you begin your online advertising campaign, you must keep in mind what is working and what does not, keeping a careful eye on your results and not allowing your internet growth to grow beyond the limits and capabilities of your business itself. Since many new business owners struggle to get attention on the web, once they are able to do so, it becomes almost addicting and they become so excited about the results that they just want more and more people to view their site.

While not enough advertising is not a good thing for any business, too much web advertising can be detrimental to your business. If you attract many new customers, but cannot provide the required products or services, this can have a serous negative impact on the reputation of your business. And what about your existing customers, who have helped make your business what is today, would they still be satisfied with the products or services they are getting? If your business grows to much too quickly, not only can you loose your new customers, because you are not able to meet the new demands, but you could also loose your existing customers, which could mean disaster for your business.

It may sound unreasonable to those who are still struggling to get noticed by the major search engine spiders like Google and Yahoo, but if you were to get a top ranking on Google, your business would sky rocket, and although that sounds like a good thing, if your business cant keep up with the customer flow than you are sunk. You really cant afford to take on more business than you can actually handle as this will leave dissatisfied customers and will eventually be the downfall of your business.

So manage your internet marketing, just like you would any other aspect of your business, and you will find that you need to accept growth in steps and that there is such a thing as too much good advertising.

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Do Not Neglect Flyers As Promotional Tools

By Norman Bach

With paucity of funds, smaller companies are having a more difficult time than ever before in these bad months of economic meltdown. It is important for them to make best use of the available resources in a manner which gives them maximum value for their money. One of the methods of doing this, without ignoring competitiveness, is by using cost-effective marketing strategies, which is where flyer printing comes into the picture.

It would surely be giving you sleepless nights if you have to pump in your hard-earned money on costly promotional plans, when all you want to promote is a small organization like a restaurant or a garment store. Moreover, such methods are often not even appropriate for a local business.

Flyer printing costs less than other advertising methods, and if done correctly, it can notably enhance the popularity and visibility of your organization. The sheer appeal of flyers makes them ideal for promoting products and services, and aids in quick brand recall among the target audience.

Before you print flyers, you must give careful thought to several aspects. The paper chosen should be the right thickness. The final design version of the flyer should be checked thoroughly so that mistakes do not remain due to oversight. Your organization loses credibility if your flyer displays visible mistakes in spellings, grammar or the message. Colour selection is also a crucial area, as it ensures that the flyer is neither too pale nor too bright. The graphics printed on the flyer should be picked with care and should have enough resolution to come out well in the print.

It is imperative for small businesses to explore the option of flyer printing. It is a effective marketing strategy. It will save you money and effort, which you can utilize in running your company more effectively.

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Dreaming Of Taking Your Company Public: The Machiavellian Method of Fund Raising...Get Ready!

By James Scott

The psychological profile of business proprietors and entrepreneurs in general boasts the critical 'Risk Taker' element which allows one to take the leap from the financial security of a 9 - 5 job to the dicey waters of action based, success based income generation meaning: No Sales = No Money and No Food.

Many of these risk takers function within the realm of right brain communicative as opposed to left brain analytical which passes over the critical detail oriented solutions that are mandatory for raising capital. It is crucial for someone of this profile to hire a professional to come in and cross the t's and dot the i's in preparation for corporate fundraising efforts. After this is facilitated the entrepreneur needs to prepare mentally and emotionally for the turbulent road ahead.

Raising capital is no easy task and after the company is properly structured and you have an investor finder service, market maker or broker dealer in place to sell or promote your funding cause, you must step back, take a deep breath and prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. This preparation should start with the concept of 'objectivity' when you talk to investors, some will love your business model while others see an investment in your company as a waste of time. You must take these critiques, good and bad with a grain of salt. Don't get caught up in the habit of emotionally reacting to these ideas from outside sources, don't allow your mind to attach itself to an investor's idea of your company or it will drive you insane and you'll find that these emotional ups and downs will find their way home as your family will quickly be affected by your emotional fluctuation.

The second thing you must do is read and absorb the knowledge in such books as "The 48 Laws of Power" and "The 33 Strategies of War" by Robert Greene and of course "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. These books deal with strategy that can easily be translated into the business world and can help you prepare mentally for the art of fundraising. Read these books cover to cover and then read them again. Absorb the intricacies and strategies that these books offer and make it a point to use these concepts in your daily professional life; believe me, you'll be glad you did.

The next thing you want to do is to study great strategists like Napoleon and Machiavelli. One thing that you will realize almost instantly is that these investors are out for their own gain, period (Why wouldn't they?). They will try to attract your attention with the right hand while their left hand is reaching in your financial records looking for chinks in your corporate armor to make their case for more equity for less investment. You need to be able to analyze, not just the words of the investor but also all the other elements of their expression such as: intonation, facial gestures, eye movement, standing and sitting positions and other 'tells' that can give you an insight to what they are truly trying to communicate so you can anticipate their next move. These are just a few things to consider before entering the world of venture capital. Raising money for a business is a daunting task only to the unprepared.

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Spyware, Adware and Antivirus

By Owen Jones

Adware, spyware and anti-virus software share some similarities, one of which is that all three are major problems for computer users. Let's differentiate between the three.

Spyware is software that does not necessarily harm your computer. What it does is build links whereby someone else apart from the computer owner can communicate from that computer. Normally spyware records the different kinds of web sites you go to and sends that information to web advertisers, who then later send you unwanted emails and pop-ups.

Which is why spyware is unpopular and avoided. It is more intrusive than adware. Spyware has its own separate executable programs, which allow it to record your keystrokes, scan files on your hard disks and look at other applications that you use, including but not limited to chat programs, cookies and Web browser settings.

Spyware then sends the information that it had gathered to the spyware author. The author will then use this data for advertising and marketing purposes. They also sell the data to advertisers and other parties.

Adware, on the other hand, is a more legitimate type of software.. It is similar to spyware but adware is advertising spyware which is bundled into free software or a free program and is installed automatically once that particular program or software is loaded into your computer system.

Some forms of adware, on the other hand, download advertising content when a particular application is being run. Some adware behaves like spyware in that it tracks and reports user data to the program's writers.

The signs of spyware infection include pop-up ads that seem to be unconnected to the site you are viewing. Sometimes spyware pop-ups are advertisements about adult contents. Furthermore, if you notice your computer slowing down, there is a big chance that spyware and its components have found their way into your operating system. If Windows desktop takes a long time to load, it is best to scan your computer for spyware infections.

Viruses, on the other hand, are a destructive kind of software. They were designed and created for one reason alone and that is to wreak havoc on your computer. They may destroy whatever data they come in contact with, can initiate self replication and then infect as many components of the computer's operating system or network as possible.

Nowadays, a lot of anti-virus software also offers spyware and adware scanning and removal utilities. They then remove it as well as its components located in the system registry and other places on your computer. It is therefore, good practice to regularly update your anti-virus and anti-spyware scanner to ensure that your computer is protected from the thousands of spyware and viruses in the Internet. Beware of free add-ons or free anything really.

Adware might be spyware in disguise and could be just waiting to be deployed for its writers to gather your data. Learn how to set up a firewall and pop-up blocker in order to minimize the risk of computer infection and ensure the security of all your computer records.

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What it Consists of and How to Use It - Green Screen Hollywood Technology

By Phillip Guye

Hollywood manages to move moviegoers to different places be it real or standard. With today's sophisticated film making technologies, anyone can take a look at ancient Rome's grand coliseums, walk on the surface of Jupiter, and visit dimensions that was once restricted to only our imaginations. Also, creatures like monsters, angels, and beasts are brought to life with the help of green screen Hollywood technology. But what exactly is green screen or "Chroma Key" technology? How does it work?

Green screen technology is the mixing of 2 images together. A solid background color is utilized so that another image can be transposed in front of the main picture. More frequently than not, green is the color used for this reason though blue is also widely used. Green is more well-liked among filmmakers because image sensors in cameras are sensitive to it. Green camera channels have less noise and can make the cleanest masks. Also, the color green is often used because it doesn't have to be illuminated much, in comparison to other colors. This makes the green screen the ideal background of different productions from weather reports to gigantic budget Hollywood movies.

However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when using green screen Hollywood technology. Good production equipment like lights and quality cameras should be used when using Chroma Key technology screens. Bad lighting can cause unpleasant shadows and wrong shades on the screen. it is crucial to have all the right gear when filming something that needs the Chroma Key strategy.

Green screen Hollywood technology is also used to solve lots of filmmakers and photographers' issues. One vital use of the chroma key screen is that it permits the user to dump the need to find a real background. Green screens allow filmmakers and photographers to be flexible. With green chroma key screen technology, any image can be added and used as the final background. This is how many Hollywood personalities end up in far flung regions of the universe or in ancient cities that don't exist anymore in this era.

Green screen Hollywood technology is typically utilised by pros. Apart from being a common tool used in pictures, it's also used for magazine shoots, television advertisements, and studio photography. This is how shocking photographs and visual glasses are made available to anyone who would desire something special for films and pictures. When used the proper way, green screens can help produce great photographs only the imagination can cook up. This is exactly why the green screen is one of the most trustworthy and helpful film making and photography tool there is.

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Importance Of Corporate Gifts In A Slow Economy

By Zach Jones

Healthy businesses always rely on friendly relationships with their clients to continue doing well. A company can easily withstand the bad economy if it has been successful in satisfying and maintaining good relationship with the customers. Corporate gifts are a remarkable way of maintaining good relationship with your customers. These gifts, which may cost the company a very small amount, will ensure that the clients are happy, making it a good marketing strategy even in times of recession.

While choosing a corporate gift, the receiver should always be a prime consideration, as the sole objective of the gift is to please the recipient. The gift may be attached to a promotional initiative, while introducing a new product, or simply given at regular intervals to keep the customer in a good spirit.

The gifts could range from coffee mugs, stationery to even a bottle of wine. The company's logo may be embedded on the product to remind the customer of it the moment he or she sees the item.

Consider a gift that gives when you are thinking about corporate gifts. More and more people are converting to different ways of thinking and want others to gain. Buy1GIVE1, KIVA and Change The Present are organisations that can offer gift value to your clients and staff. Check Buy1GIVE1 out at www.b1g1.com.

The gifts must be of good quality or else the strategy will backfire. A corporate gift is a symbol of gratitude, and a mediocre gift that upsets the customer will undoubtedly instill mistrust regarding the company. In times like these when organizations are confronting economic problems and are looking out for best deals, it is better to avoid making a poor impression on your clients.

Corporate gifts display qualities that make them a powerful and efficient marketing tool. If used rightly, they can effectively serve the purpose of aiding a company maintain client relationships in bad economic scenarios.

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Speed Reading and Straight A's for the Entire Family

By Dr Jay Polmar

If you're an adult with three children you know that their futures depend upon their skills to read and assimilate information, putting it into memory and into use. What are you going to do to help them accomplish that?

Doubing/tripling reading speed, teaching test-taking/memory/recall and many other success skills, live courses for all three kids could cost upwards from $500, some courses are $675 per person.

But, what we have found is that when the students WANT to learn, they can learn by themselves, from the right materials unassisted. If your children want more free time, less study time, and better grades all at once -- it's called the COMPLETE SPEED READING COURSE:

For you business people - we have the Complete Speed Reading Course, which has a corporate and business training program for speed reading, and business success. Plus it also includes a computer software program for reading faster online.

Whenever, you need to improve your reading skills, and achieve greater successes in business and in life, you can rely on the courses from Speedread America, America's oldest and finest educational resource for helping students, business people, and adults to achieve their goals and have a better life.

Complete Speed Reading is one of the amazing programs developed by Dr. Jay Polmar, a master of training the human mind for educational and motivational successes. He's the founder of speedread.org and his complete speed reading programs can be found at www.speedreadcomplete.com

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The Importance Of Buddhist Funeral Rituals

By Danny Wong

The fundamental teachings of the Buddha form the crux of the Buddhist religion which is practised extensively in several parts of the world today. Buddhism calls for compassion and love for mankind and awareness of the Ultimate Truth.

These fundamentals of Buddhism are reflected in the rituals followed during a Buddhist funeral. There are certain compulsory rituals that have to be adhered to during the funeral of a deceased person. These rites are aimed at ensuring that the departed soul is raised to a higher stage. The good energies of the dead are invoked to pray and wish the best for the dead person's next life beyond this birth.

A traditional bath to the deceased marks the beginning of the Buddhist funeral rituals. The second stage entails invitation of monks, who read out religious scriptures and thereby aid the deceased in finding eternity. The teachings of the Buddha, which speak of the value of goodness and compassion in daily life, are read aloud. Meanwhile, the body is made ready for the final journey. Friends and family members often place some coins in the casket of the deceased person. This is supposed to help the deceased cross the River of Three Hells to reach his ultimate destination.

Then the friends and relatives pay their last respects to the deceased as the casket is put at the altar. While friends and relatives give condolences, visitors are expected to pray for the deceased. The monks carrying out the ritual keep reciting the sutras along with the proceedings. After the completion of recitals, people present at the ceremony bow at the altar. As the visitors start leaving, the family members present a gift to each other to show gratitude for partaking in their sorrow.

Once these rites are completed, the family members can decide to bury or cremate the deceased based on their family customs. The different ceremonies are a means of bringing peace and acceptance to the family members of the departed as they know their prayers are directed towards elevating the status of the departed in his after life.

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Take Your Company Public: Take Your Start-up Public

By James Scott

Are you trying to raise capital for your business? Have you been turned down by institutional lenders for loans and corporate lines of credit? Why deal with the hassle and embarrassment of perpetual declines and risk losing your business because of lack of cash? Wouldn't it be great to raise capital quickly and easily for your company without constantly having to fill out scores of credit applications to stay afloat?

The important thing to realize is that if you are a small or medium size business and even if you are a start-up you can take your company public on OTCBB. When going public you really have two viable options: first, most people consider the IPO, but very few qualify because of the necessity of massive amounts of capital in reserve, SOX 404, extensive time in business and finding a broker dealer to take you through the process; the second option is taking your company public OTCBB (over the counter bulletin boards), this process is inexpensive, lightning fast, minimal qualifications and offers start-ups and small/medium size business the ability to raise gargantuan amounts of capital from investors worldwide.

There is no other way to go public on a legitimate platform. With Pink Sheets and Reverse Mergers you'll only get burned so buyer beware! Are you short on cash? A popular mechanism for raising the initial capital to go public via OTCBB is by using a Private Placement Memorandum (Regulation D Rule 504) with a built in mini/maxi.

Right when you hit that minimum you can start using capital to grow your company while simultaneously initiating the 'going public' process.

The moral of this story...even if you're a startup or small business owner you can raise capital by going public! Get informed and get funded.

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How To Get The Appropriate Van Insurance

By Dianne Mcleary

To ensure that your van insurance fits your needs, you must insure it for your unique profile. There are many kinds of insurance available. The consumer must make himself aware of the purposes of each type of insurance coverage. That way he can choose the right combination of coverage options for his intended use of the van. If he is wise he will shop around several insurance companies to see which offers the best coverage for the best price. He can do his research on his computer, or go around to insurance agencies for quotes. Whichever way he does it, he is well advised to educate himself about insurance procedures.

The most important concept pertaining to your van is its intended use. If you are acquiring it for business use, your insurance will reflect that fact. There is a separate set of pricing procedures for vans, depending on whether they will be used for personal or business use. The next big question involves the physical structure of the van. A big cube fan used for heavy delivery purposes will need a certain type of insurance. A small family mini van will be in a different class from the panel truck. The number of seats needs to be considered. You will need all the specifications of the vehicle on hand when you start to get quotes.

Once this issue is settled, you should investigate and understand what the different basic types of insurance are. There are a few types of insurance that people use by default, but you have your own specifications, and can not choose without knowing what each type does.

Third party insurance- This type of insurance will come to your rescue if you should cause damage to someone else's property. If you miss a corner and take out a hedge, third party insurance will help pay for the repair or replacement. If the scenario is even more serious, and you injure or kill someone, your third party insurance will help defray the costs incurred. Without third party insurance, you could be paying for your error for the rest of your life.

Fire and theft- Vitally important to your peace of mind is the protection you will get from fire and theft insurance. If your car ignites or someone takes it without you permission, you will be compensated for repair or replacement. This prevents the possible scenario where you would still be paying for a van you no longer have.

Whether for personal or for business use, it is best to know the three main kinds of insurance available out there. You will be able to tailor your coverage to your needs if you know how each type of insurance functions.

Before trying to get quotes on insurance, you must know some facts about your van. Is it an old van or brand new off the lot? How heavy duty is the van, and how many seatbelts does it have? Will it be a work horse, or a vacation escape vehicle? Your quotes will be more personalized if you can give the agent this information.

As you can see, it is not difficult to choose van insurance. If you can discuss what type of van you have, and what you'll be using it for, you're ready. Now you can select the correct insurance for your purposes and your budget.

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Ways On How You Can Use Non Woven Bags As Corporate Gifts

By Joseph Brooks

All companies require marketing of its products or services to ensure sales. The success of marketing for an organization depends on a combination of factors including expenditure, scale at which the promotion tool reaches out to the target customers, and even the impact of the marketing campaign on the environment. A great marketing tool for brand or product marketing is corporate gifts. Corporate gifts can be given to both the company's staff and customers. It doesn't have to be expensive, you just need to do a little research online and be creative in choosing it.

It is a proven fact that the efficacy of non woven bags as corporate gifts is very high. A recyclable material called polypropylene goes into the making of a non woven bag. No toxic compounds are present in the fabric, thereby making these bags environment friendly. With increased awareness that our environment has to be preserved for coming generations, the demand for non woven bags has increased. Hence, non- woven bags have become very popular as a corporate gift.

Non woven bags offer many options to people with respect to size and design options. Since non woven bags come in a variety of colours, all kinds of messages and logos can be printed on them. The printing on these bags is quite straightforward and more importantly cheap, as they use polypropylene as fabric.

Shoppers are generally quite happy to carry these trendy and colourful bags with them while on a shopping spree. These bags act like miniature marketing billboards that people carry with them when they go out for their errands. The brand thus gets publicised for free, and this marketing happens automatically. It becomes a good marketing strategy that will drive sales and grow your business in a very creative and simple way.

These bags can either be given as stand-alone gifts to prospective clients, or as containing other marketing objects inside them. Employees too can be presented a non woven bag, that they would be more than happy to take out with them, as it would be a symbol of the company that they work for.

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Unsecured Debt Consolidation Loans And Credit Card Debts

By Joanna Hawkes

This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding unsecured debt consolidation loans. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about credit card debt consolidation.

Debt consolidation is usually advisable for anyone that is paying a large credit card debt. Credit cards often carry a very high interest rate. Debt consolidation loans can also be unsecured loans, however in the current economic climate these are more difficult to obtain then before. Debt Consolidation is helping many people like you get back on a manageable debt payback plan. Debt Consolidation is the replacement of multiple loans with a single loan with a lower monthly payment and a longer repayment period.

There are some tricks to enable you to shift the debt onto cheaper credit cards, but they're only really for the financially savvy. Yet rates have jumped heavily in the last couple of years, so unless you got a really bad deal in the first place, it is very unlikely you can cut the cost of your existing loan. The loan company accepts well over 95% of individuals who apply for a loan - regardless of circumstances. Apply now for a fast decision. Yet, such an option is really not that practical. The chances are so small of winding a sizeable enough amount to deal with your debt to be practically nonexistent.

If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole credit card debt consolidation story from informed sources.

Credit cards and store cards have high-interest rates which can mean heavy payments every month. A debt consolidation loan enables you to reduce these high payments and avoid expensive loan penalties. Creditors may tag payments received even one day after the due date with late fees as high as 20 or 40, and some companies may raise the interest rate on a card if payments are in arrears. Fees may also be large for accounts charged over the limit.

Applications are considered in four rounds each year. The deadlines for receipt of applications are 30 September, 30 November, 29 February and 30 April. Applicants for residency must be retired seafarers of the port of Sunderland over the age of 55, their dependents, or other persons closely associated with seafaring as determined by the Trustees. A probationary 6 month period applies to new residents.

Financial freedom is within your grasp with just a little time and effort on your part. Each good decision builds on the one before to create a snowball effect of success in the debt repayment game. Financial counsellors and educators frequently present the concept of power payments to families who want to get out of debt. The basis of the power payment debt reduction idea is that consumers should avoid new debt and hold constant the amount of money going toward debt payment. Financial experts around the globe emphasize the importance of an "Emergency fund". An emergency fund is a fund consisting of three to six months of liquid assets set aside to aid an individual for those unexpected events in life such as job losses or a vehicles breaking down.

Take time to consider the points presented above. What you learn may help you overcome your hesitation to take action with unsecured debt consolidation loans.

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Regional Language Network Offers Business Language Advice To West Midlands Companies

By Frances Pallett

The Regional Language Network West Midlands can help your businesses to succeed overseas, provide language advice for individuals wanting to learn languages or find work using their language skills.

The Regional Language Network, a not-for-profit organisation, promotes language skills and cultural awareness in the West Midlands. The RLN helps businesses to increase their export potential, supports language service providers and helps anyone who wants to learn a language or look for a job using their language skills. More information on the variety of services available can be found on the RLN website, which is a great place to start looking for language and cultural advice.

If you already have customers who do not speak English as their first language or you would like to begin exporting your products or services overseas it is vital you consider the benefits language and cultural skills can bring.

Familiarising yourself with another language and culture can enable you to enter a new foreign market with more ease. It is far simpler to make initial contacts, source potential customers and establish your company if you can converse in the necessary language and adhere to local customs. It will also help you to retain customers as people are more likely to make a purchase when a product or service is sold to them in their own language. Language skills will undoubtedly improve your international communications from day to day e-mails and faxes to performing well at overseas trade fairs and promotional events.

The RLN can help you to locate translators and interpreters in your area through their online database of language professionals. This database is used to find suitable providers for local businesses looking for business language trainers, interpreters, translators and cultural consultants.

Case studies of West Midlands companies who have used language skills and cultural understanding to increase exports or enter new markets are available on the RLN website together with a range of business resources such as free cultural briefings.

Languages can be beneficial to anyone, from making travelling more enjoyable to opening up the worlds of foreign films and literature, not to mention the variety of career opportunities such skills bring. The Regional Language Network can find suitable language courses for you, whether you want full time, in the evenings or with a one-on-one language trainer.

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Discover Your Limiting Beliefs and Let Them Go Forever

By Eric Johnson

Beliefs that we hold in our conscious or unconscious minds can limit our success and happiness. We can free ourselves from these beliefs through energy techniques such as Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), but we have to know what they are before we can let them go.

Being aware of your situation and what you are feeling is a first step toward identifying your limiting beliefs. Ask yourself how you are feeling, what is going on inside. Check in with yourself to see if any memories are coming up. Is something not feeling good? Identify your level of pain on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being wonderful. Think about what it is that is stopping you from being at 10. Maybe you're feeling something in your body; maybe you're remembering a fight with your mother. Whatever it is, when you put your finger on it you can clear the negative emotion that is getting in your way.

Watch for physical sensations when dealing with your limiting beliefs; they will give you clues as to an effective ridding process without necessarily needing to open up each and every belief. For example, if you find that deep down you feel like you just don't deserve true love, and you simultaneously feel a pang in your lower belly, this could indicate additional similar limiting beliefs are attached to the original feeling that you don't deserve success. If you find this pang rest assured that you can clear out those additional limiting beliefs by addressing the initial one.

Other times, garbage is tossed about and we must pick through it to get rid of it item by item. Every person is different and has different experiences; therefore, people's garbage is different and must be handled accordingly.

Beliefs about Money and Self

Lots of our limiting beliefs are centered around money and self. Have you heard the saying that "money is the root of all evil" or that "rich people are greedy"? These are two limiting beliefs that we hold that will keep us from experiencing an abundance of money. To see if this type of limiting belief affects you, simply ask yourself what would happen if you received a huge sum of money. If your first reaction to that question involves you having a problem of any sort then yes, you too have this common limiting belief about money.

It's similar with limiting beliefs about ourselves. We tell ourselves that we are not worthy, not deserving, not good enough. And so, when we have opportunities to go beyond our limits, we stop ourselves because we don't believe we deserve the abundance. We may not be aware that we are making decisions that limit our wealth and happiness, because these may be unconscious beliefs.

Clearing Limiting Beliefs

By removing beliefs that limit our potential we clear the path for success by making changes that help us develop in positive ways. How then, do we know we have cleared a limiting belief? You may notice shifts in thinking or feeling such as feeling better about your finances, being more confident, or genuinely feeling more positive in most situations. Situations may tend to turn out better for you or maybe you have more income or maybe you've become successful in other ways.

Once the process begins and you realize that you have cleared away some negative emotions you will begin to shed your layers of limiting beliefs much like peeling layers from an onion. You may clear one issue at a time or you may clear more than one. You may have one huge clearing.

As you become aware of your limiting beliefs and let them go, you begin to move closer toward having a wonderfully fulfilled life, a life lived at 10.

Uncovering The Ideal Strategy To Make Income Online

By Richmond Ball

There is a lot of cash to be made in staring your own home based business. The attraction to making a lot of money and living the dream life seems to be on the top of the list for most people. While there are a lot of people that say, they do not have to have a lot of money to be happy, inwardly they crave abundance just like everyone else.

If you think that working from home is all glory the think again. Some people think that working from home is sleeping in late everyday. Others tend to envision the lifestyle as pleasant as hanging out at the pool or on the beach everyday or just playing all of the time.

If you are not willing to work hard every day, then you will never experience the dream of living a life in total freedom and complete financial abundance. If you work hard and do the things that should be done every day, then the day will come when you can take as many days off as you like. This is not the case in the beginning.

When people think of working in a home based business, the main thing that comes to the forefront of their minds is money. Since most people are open and entertained by this idea, they tend to fall for every scam in the book. You can make a lot of money working for yourself, but it will come with a plan and a system that is proven to work.

The system or vehicle you use is equally important to the plan to use to execute the system. Both are critical if you are going to move forward towards measurable success. The plan is essential to keeping you on track while the system is critical because it has a high predictability for success.

The first thing your business plan should have is your targeted incomes goals. How much do you plan to make in the next three years? How about the next five years? Based on the revenue and income goals you outline for your business, you should structure your marketing and adverting efforts to meets those goals. The plan should be flexible.

If you by into a business plan and income generating system, it should always include and marketing and advertising plan too. Without a solid marketing system in place, you will never get new customers and clients. This is the fuel that runs your business and generates leads.

Never let anyone talk you out of your dreams of starting a home based business. If that is your desire, take appropriate action and start moving towards your goals. Nothing ever happens until you take action. Start by doing research opportunities online and then move forward into success. You can make good money at home.

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Marketing Strategies: How to make them fun?

By Gregor Anton

Many small business owners find marketing anything but fun.

Marketing is hard work. But thanks to marketing mentors and coaches it can be alot easier than you think. Alot more fun though. When done right, marketing can be very rewarding and actually become easy.

The trick is to make marketing fun. You need to be excited about your marketing efforts.

What makes Marketing fun?

Here are some great tips on how to make marketing fun.

* Keep Score - Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are important and they're fun to keep and to beat. For example, the number of phone calls, appointments, proposals, clients, etc.

* Marketing Calendar - Put together a marketing calendar for the entire year and keep track of your marketing initiatives. Nothing motivates staff more than activity. It should motivate you too. The more activity you have, the more results you should see. If you don't, well you need to talk to me!

* Sales Board - Keep your company accountable and on track by recording how many calls, prospects, and customers you're taking on every day/week/month/quarter.

* Attend Sales & Marketing Events - Keep an open mind and seek out new ways to get more done in less time, with more of a bang. Visit www.MarketingWorkshops.ca for a list of upcoming Marketing Seminars that will put your marketing efforts on steroids.

* Rewards - For you and your staff. Set milestones and targets for your new KPIs above and set corresponding rewards. For example, all-time appointments in one week could equal a luncheon brought in for your staff. Sales records hit for this month = a gift certificate for all your team members, and so on.

* Prizes and Competition - What have you done for your staff lately? What have you done for yourself? Everyone loves a bonus and perk and you'll find people work harder and have more fun doing so.

* Referral Program - Introduce a family and friends discount for your staff. Kick it up a notch and offer a commission to your staff for bringing in new business. Post the results in the lunch room and watch the staff get excited about who is going to win that trip to Hawaii for the all-time best sales quarter. The best part is you get to write it off and you qualify as well!

* Set Goals - Without goals, any road will take you there. Many small business owners lack the other, more important set of goals. Marketing Goals. For example, promotions, newsletters, campaigns, for this week/month/quarter. It's alot more fun then it sounds, so roll up your sleeves and get planning.

* Get a coach - Tiger Woods has several and didn't pick up golf by reading books or asking a friend. His coaches guide him and keep him on track to attain his goals. You'll spend more time and money trying to do it yourself. Get a qualified coach that'll bring you to the next level.

* Track Conversions - If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. You need to keep track of conversions and record them ongoingly. If it's not written, it's likely wrong data that'll lead you to making bad decisions. It's alot more fun to make decisions based on quality data.

* Promotions - The right promotion makes marketing your business easy. Sales becomes alot more fun when it doesn't feel like sales. Marketing does just that and promotions make it all come together almost effortlessly.

What do you do when no matter what you do marketing still isn't fun?

You've either not implemented all of the above or there are key elements missing. Marketing isn't easy and you don't have to do it all on your own. Get smart, get savvy, get results... Get yourself a coach that will bring you to the next level. Attend my Marketing Webinar at http://www.MarketingWorkshops.ca and I'll show you how to put your marketing efforts on steroids and make them fun. I guarantee it!

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Great Benefits For Your Practice: Cosmetic Surgeon SEO

By Phillip Guye

Do you like the way your nose or ears look? You don't? Well, consider yourself lucky because if you lived back in the 1950's you'd be out of luck and would live with your defects. Even if they'd the technology back then, the quantity of money you would have to pay to bear the process would cost a fortune. As a result, you and your nose would be the topic of consultation all around town, and good luck getting any hot dates! The facility to change one's appearance was not common in those days. But you are lucky to be living today because technology has developed so much that almost anything in regards to appearance can be turned. Changing your nose nowadays has become as common as altering your dress or pants.

The nose isn't the only kind of cosmetic surgery offered these days. Many people now undergo such things as breast augmentations, eyelid surgery and laser surgery, skin resurfacing, hair removal and even body lifts. Now, these technological advances can be both good and bad. A classic example of surgery gone bad is found within one of the most renown figures in history - the world famous Michael Jackson. There are so many surgeries available that people have become obsessed with the changing their appearance to the extent that they don't even look like their old selves anymore.

So, being a cosmetic specialist (if you are), have you done anything to raise your market to catch such people? If you've not, this is the proper time to give it some thought and not just think, be proactive about it! Cosmetic surgeon SEO is an idea that has recently emerged that may radically change the whole industry! With the appearance of the Net and help from the World Wide Web, you can do little magical online selling tricks that will help you get a hold of as many customers as possible. Surgeon SEO is something that will help you do that.

SEO stands for search engine optimization. It is mandatory for someone like you to realize what SEO is. Say you have a clinic and you have got a website for your hospital. Is there any assurance that folk who are in need of cosmetic surgeons will find you? SEO is a method that has several methodologies to ensure that your website finds its place among the top rankings of search engines like Google, and so on. If you implement the methods of SEO, every time a person types the keyword 'cosmetic surgeon' (as an example) or some other related keyword, the top references returned by Google will have your website among them. This is simply an example to illustrate what search engine optimization means. Cosmetic surgeon SEO is a technique that is related to SEO concerning plastic surgery.

Cosmetic surgeon SEO offers a big opportunity for you to be noticed by your prospective patients. There are a lot of organizations that create websites for many things such as medical marketing and so on. This includes cosmetic surgery also. So, make use of this and getting hold of patients should be a piece of cake.

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Enterprise Carbon and Energy Management Systems Promote a Comprehensive Approach

By Daniel Stouffer

Fewer than 50% of organizations have plans to completely embrace the concept of sustainability, even as legislation looms and the media continues to allocates considerable airtime and column inches to the problem. On the other end of the spectrum, innovators within their respective fields have long since grasped the opportunity to achieve efficiencies through the use of enterprise carbon and energy management systems to get them on the right track.

An enterprise carbon and energy management system comprises a raft of important tools and software solutions, designed to help the organization achieve total transparency and to really understand its cost of doing business. Prior to the adoption of these systems, diverse software tools would often not focus attention on pure energy efficiency and the need to reduce the carbon footprint.

Greenhouse gases are now known to cause considerable damage to our environment over the years. While we cannot reverse all the effects, society is now so aware of the severity of the problem that it insists that we all, collectively attack our emissions. As such, those organizations that do not approach this in a proactive fashion will be heavily criticized.

Legislation is almost upon us as politicians finally listen to evidence provided by scientists. It seems clear that Western governments favor the idea of market-driven forces as a significant deterrent to the use of carbon. An enterprise carbon and energy management system focuses and reveals the amount of pollutant emitted by an organization and provides the business with the data necessary to make improvements.

Energy efficiency and emission reduction go together hand-in-hand. Every single asset that the company possesses is responsible for emissions and most likely is poorly efficient. Organizations that just do not have the facts and figures necessary should engage in enterprise carbon and energy management systems.

It seems likely that carbon will become a trading commodity by itself and the business will be responsible for a new and additional cost. Therefore the company that constrains its use and emissions will be leaner and more competitive financially as well.

The public is very highly educated and we live in a world of constant media attention. Consequently action is expected and nonconforming organizations will not be able to hide behind a cloak of secrecy anymore. The lack of sustainability will lead to reduced revenues and bank balances.

Service providers who specialize in enterprise carbon and energy management systems are becoming in high demand as those business executives remove their head from the sands and turn their attention to a different future.

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Five Baby Shower Gift Ideas

By Leslie Hayden

With the pregnancy germ in the air, you are certain to know someone who is having a baby, if you aren't having one yourself. Pregnant women equal shopping time. Here are five gifts that any mother will most surely be thankful of. The baby shower gift ideas are groovy for those who are shopping or for mom's to put on their gift registry.

1. Diapers. Yeah, you might be thinking there is nothing special or exciting about diapers. The reason you might be thinking that is because you have never had a baby. Let me tell you that one of the most appreciated gifts is diapers. The mother to be may not even realize how much she is thankful for diapers until after the baby is born. You can spice up the gift of diapers a bit by buying what is called a diaper cake. A diaper cake is just a bunch of diapers and other baby necessities stacked in the shape of a cake.

2. Burp cloths, socks, and blankets. Everyone is going to be giving these gifts right? Here is how you will do it a little different. Everyone else will be buying smaller sizes and as the baby grows in just a couple of weeks, they will be too small. Your gifts will be in slightly bigger sizes so that when everyone else has their gift thrown away, yours will still be used.

3. Pamper gifts and products for mom. Carrying a baby full term is hard on mom's body. There are many different kinds of products from foot massages to back massages that you can buy for mom.

4. Savings Bond. This is a great gift for a guy to buy who may not know about specific baby products and needs. A savings bond is a very thoughtful gift and shows you are thinking ahead about the baby's future.

5. Gift Certificates are the best. You can never go wrong with gift certificates. You do have to spend a little more on a gift certificate to get that wow look but think of it as time you are saving having to shop for a gift. You should buy a gift certificate at the store the gift registry is at. If there is no gift registry you may want to consider a gift check card. Gift check cards are from the major credit card companies and they look just like a credit card. They can be used at any store that accepts credit cards.

Tip: I don't recommend buying clothing unless the parents-to-be asked for it. Chances are they have already gone shopping and couldn't resist those tiny adorable outfits.

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Wide Internet Marketing

By Richard Shell

It is very important to market websites as widely as possible. It can, at times, be difficult to get your website out to a wide market, and to make it known to many people. This, however, is a problem which often arises as the result of a lack of knowledge. Using simple tricks such as search engine optimization, obtaining links on other web sites, and posting banner advertisements, you can drastically increase your viewer ship.

First off, if you ever want to be successful online, you'll need to learn about something called "search engine optimization". Search engines are very popular, and they are a leading way that consumers connect to websites around the internet. Since most people are more likely to search certain words and phrases, placing those words and phrases in your website's body text will make your site more likely to come up in search engine searches.

Now that you've learnt the value of search engine optimization, we can talk about using banner advertising to draw in even more eager internet users! By finding websites that are somehow related to yours and takes out ads, you are effectively targeting customers that have already shown interest in similar products. Ads are easy to apply, and often stay online for months, which makes them very low-maintenance.

Some people aren't willing to pay for monthly advertisement services. For those people, there is a time-tested method which can be used for free. This method is known as "exchanging links". Since many websites already have pages devoted to placing links from other websites, simply contacting most websites' administrators will land you a link spot. This is one way to draw traffic without spending money.

These are all proven ways to make your website more popular, but you can't just sit around and wait for them to happen! Go out and get your website ready. By optimizing your website's text for search engines, placing banner ads on relevant websites and even exchanging the odd link, you'll be able to up your hit count in days!

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Free Up Your Time With a Virtual Personal Assistant

By Greg Holmes

You too can hire a virtual personal assistant. Someone will be there to help you by performing duties that you can't personally see to. And you might not even have to deal with this individual in person. This entire concept may be astounding to you, yet the fact is that these services have gained considerably in popularity recently.

In the past, personal assistants were employed only by top level executives. At one time, executives and celebrities were the only people who could afford to hire them, or who even needed them. For the remainder of the working world, there wasn't much likelihood of getting a personal assistant and so they basically did the best they could on their own.

Nowadays nearly anybody can employ the services of a personal assistant. They are now much more common in the physical world and almost ubiquitous online. The virtual assistant, you'll find, will most often be the best option for affordability and convenience.

Usually, you hire a virtual personal assistant through an agency. Indeed, you would typically hire the agency alone rather than a certain individual from inside the agency. However, some contract professionals prefer independence, allowing them to work for businesses within their own schedule.

Theoretically, you would assign duties to a virtual personal or executive assistant that you don't have to be physically present for. A computer or phone is pretty much all they require to accomplish their work. Such an assistant can work for several people at once, diminishing his or her cost to each client.

The fundamental services you will see offered by personal assistants are the exact same kinds of things most often associated with any type of assistant. They'll answer your telephone and keep an eye on your schedule. They can set up appointments, take care of your travel needs and keep you informed of daily activities.

However, this isn't all that they can do. Virtual personal assistants now complete all kinds of tasks that would have been impossible a few years ago. They will take any necessary measures to fulfill a client's needs.

If you are contemplating hiring a personal assistant, you should examine the positive aspects of hiring a virtual one. Many agencies offer these services online and will gladly answer questions to help you make up your mind. With a virtual personal assistant, you have the option of trying things out on an experimental basis to ensure that it is right for you.

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What To Do If I Am About To Have My Home Repossessed?

By Edward Woodwards

The most adverse affect of any slump in the economy is that people start losing there jobs. The problem does not end here, as this is followed by many other financial problems. The current economic crisis has put many people in this situation. Many people have lost their jobs, and are now facing its after affects. Most of the people who find themselves in such a situation would lose the spirit to carry on, and they might even give up.

Not being able to make the monthly payments is the worst of all worries, and at times, it can lead to losing your house back to the lender for selling if you fall behind in your mortgage payments. Unfortunately, this nightmare will not end here, as not only will you have to find a place to live, but also once you do get your bearings, it will not be easy to get another loan from the mortgage lender.

With all these problems and limitations, you would have to borrow from sources that specialise in the area of bad credits. However, then again this would not be cost effective, as their rates of interests are much higher than the usual. You would also have to look for a lender who would provide you with loan for the outstanding amount.

Under the laws of England, a lender can take action against you if you fail to make payments after twelve years. Nevertheless, if you are under the voluntary agreement of the council of mortgage lenders, then action can be taken against you after six years. However, if any one is suspected of fraud, immediate action is taken against them.

One of the first things that you need to know in circumstances like these is that you are not alone in this, and no matter how bad you think your situation is, there is help available at every step of the recovery way. When you seek out help, it will dramatically decrease the amount of stress, and pressure that you are going through, and you will be surprised at the dramatic increase in the chances of winning this battle.

Some good ways to avoid going through this terrible ordeal would be, first of all not to get dishearten to the point where you do not want to face your mortgage lender. That is always a bad idea in fact, the best thing to do would be to contact him right away, and discuss the problem at hand, and your options. He will probably be more sympathetic than you think, and in some ways, probabilities exist that he can help. This might include changing the loan agreement, reducing your monthly payments for a period, extending the period of the loan etc.

One other thing that can be done is to sale out your house, and then rent it again. However, before taking any such decision, you must always consult your mortgage lender, as they are the specialist in the area, and would therefore give you the right advice.

You should always lay out a budget plan to prioritise your payments, and expenses, and act accordingly. Many institutions would assist you for doing so at a very low cost, or even free of charges.

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Bamboo Loving Gucci Bamboo White GG Medium Handle Bag

By Angleria Beeluy

If you're a fan of Gucci Handbags bamboo detailing, then this Gucci Bamboo-Embellished Medium Handle Bag is something you would surely want to get a hold of. It actually looks a bit classic and bohemian, and it is also very chic and striking despite its neutral shading.

What you'd probably not like about this gucci bags the tag, but anyway, at least you know that in exchange of the hefty price is a stylish purse that would be of timeless use. This bag is made from white GG washed cotton with white leather trim, which already makes this purse appealing.

But aside from that, this bag actually features bamboo detailing all throughout. These are evident on the turn-lock closure, on the single handle of 4-inch drop, and on the tassel detail. The brilliant use of bamboo decorative feature is definitely what makes this bag unique from other Gucci creations.

So aside from the exceptional design, this Gucci Purses are also practical for day to night time use in its rather cutesy dimension . This also has zip and snap pockets on the inside and also a mirror with logo script. Now if you're too tired in holding this purse, a detachable shoulder strap of' inches drop is available for option.

Invest on a carryall that could not only hold your entire essentials and more, but could as well keep you chic and elegant looking for years. Indeed, I am talking about this Gucci Handbags and you would probably agree even just by looking at it.

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TV Advertising - The Most Effective Way to Demonstrate Your Product or Service

By Isabella King

The Net has impacted the way people are entertained and this has them asking if there is still room for TV ads. While the Internet enjoys widespread recognition it is still not as beneficial as advertising on TV.

One thing present in TV advertising is absent in other forms of advertisement. Television ads give you the opportunity to showcase items or services being sold. Banner ads along with spam are the types of adverts that bombard people in cyberspace. A TV ad takes care of intriguing and attracting customers in one go as they see and hear all about your product.

Benefit number two of television ads is the vast audiences reached by TV. Internet advertising is only accessible to people with a computer, an internet connection, and the ability to use it. This automatically limits your base of prospective customers. There is still a whole legion of blue collar workers with plenty of disposable income but limited computer savvy. These guys are widespread over the Internet so you might want to rethink your strategy if you have a ventilation or heating company.

Advertising on TV is more effective than online because of the very character of television viewing. Sure millions of Internet and computer savvy people are out there working at the office all day. They use them so often that all they want to do when they get home is channel surf their televisions. Most adults are on the internet with a purpose; so, it's much harder to slip in an unwanted ad. On the other hand most people watch TV to unwind so they are more open to sitting through a 45 second spot particularly if it s run within a nice show.

In the end Internet advertising falls short of what TV advertisement can offer. As, you can pretty much count on a much more valiant effort of reaching your target audience, no matter how broad it may be.

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An Introduction To CFL Canadian Football For The NFL Fan

By Ross Everett

In the United States, summertime is when teams get prepared to play football. NFL teams start training camp, and college teams start practice. North of the border in Canada, however, summertime is when their professional football season begins in the form of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

American football fans may not realize just how long and storied the history of Canadian pro football CFL style actually is. The league has been around since'30 and the Grey Cup championship (essentially the CFL Superbowl) has been in existence since'09. Many NFL stars got their start in the CFL including Doug Flutie, Jim Kelly, and Jeff Garcia.

The CFL is very high level professional football, but there are some significant differences between it and the NFL game:

First of all, the football itself is bigger--the CFL ball is larger than its American counterpart. If you know anything about rugby, its roughly the same as a #3 rugby ball meaning it is somewhat longer and fatter than the NFL ball. The CFL field is also longer (110 yards) and wider (65 yards vs. the NFLs 53.5 yards), and the CFL end zones are 20 yards deep as opposed to 10 yards in the NFL. The CFL goal posts are on the goal line, while the NFLs are on the end line at the back of the endzone.

CFL teams are allowed an extra offensive player (a wide receiver), and on defense they're allowed an extra defensive back. This means that 12 players can be on the field at one time as opposed to 11 in the NFL. CFL football also differs in that teams only have three downs to gain ten yards, as opposed to four in US football. The phrase "two and out" is as commonplace in CFL football as is "three and out" in the US game.

A major difference in the scoring is the 'single' which awards CFL teams one point for a kick--usually a punt or missed field goal--that lands in the end zone. This will frequently produce partial game scores of 1-0 or 1-1 that are impossible in the US game.

The rule differences also extend into the front office, where teams are required to have a certain quota of their roster be Canadian born. In an effort to prevent the CFL from becoming an NFL farm system, and to protect the unique identity of Canadian football' of the 40 players on the roster must be natives.

Many US football fans look at the rules that include more players, a wider field, and fewer downs meant to encourage more passing and expect to see a wide open high scoring style of play similar to Arena Football. That's not really how it works out--most games end up with final score totals in the 40's, but the game itself really isn't much more offensively oriented than its American counterpart. The rules may be different, but as in the NFL you need a solid rushing game and a stout defense to win games and championships.

There's also more parity in the CFL than even the NFL, which is famous for the competitive equality of their teams. The reason is fairly simple--football at the high school and college level in Canada simply isn't as competitive as in the US. That means the mandated ratio of native players also serves to facilitate parity within the CFL.

The CFL isn't in a financial position to draw the top level US players away from the NFL or, in most cases, even a NFL practice or developmental squad. While some US players are uniquely suited to the CFL style of play, most of the US players that end up there are of a similar talent level as to that seen in Arena Football.

Despite the differences between the CFL and American football, at the end of the day its still high level, professional football. Once you understand the unique aspects of the CFL, it'll become second nature much as NFL viewers quickly assimilate rule changes there.

In the pre-Internet era, it was often difficult for US fans to find information on the CFL. They don't get coverage on ESPN, but they receive extensive attention in the Canadian press. Each CFL city has their own sports media, and the official CFL website also has many resources including previews and statistics.

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Programs Which Help To Increase Restaurant Sales

By Jose L Riesco

The continuous mission for every restaurant owner, even successful ones, is to increase restaurant sales. With so many dining establishments vying for a customers business, effective marketing measures are key ingredients for attracting customer attention, establishing your restaurants identity and enhancing customer loyalty.

Word of mouth is the most cost efficient way to increase restaurant sales. If you present a wonderful dining experience, patrons will naturally refer your restaurant to others. But word of mouth works both ways. Bad reviews often travel faster than positive ones. Thats why its essential to be consistent in providing excellent customer service, quality food and an inviting atmosphere.

While chain restaurants rely on a corporate formula to increase restaurant sales, independent restaurateurs can be more flexible, giving them a greater advantage. One important strategy is getting to know your customers. There is a reason why clubs, theater groups, business people, or friends who get together weekly only dine at one particular restaurant. Its because the owner greets them by name, knows their dining preferences and is aware of things going on in their lives. These restaurants have created a trusting, family environment that builds customer retention.

Rewarding repeat customers is a great sales tactic. When you see that the client often returns and brings associates to your restaurant or refers people, provide them with a free appetizer, a nice bottle of wine to accompany the meal, or an additional gift certificate. This motivation will go a long way to bring even more business to the restaurant.

The restaurant staff is an important part of an owner's initiative to increase restaurant sales. Up-selling is an important part of the job, in addition to providing great service. Rather than just asking what they might want to eat or drink, the staff member should mention personal recommendations and house specialties. He or she should also promote higher-priced dishes with enticing reasons to accompany!

A comprehensive advertising and marketing plan is essential in growing and maintaining a profitable restaurant business. Your advertising needs to set your restaurant apart from others and pique a persons interest to try it. Your marketing efforts should be both in-house with promotions and in the community. Have a presence at community events within your service area, network with business and trade groups, or get involved with a charity that is of interest to you. The more visibility you can give your restaurant, the greater your market reach.

When it comes to increasing restaurant sales, the Internet must be an integral part of your marketing efforts. You cannot expect to increase profitability without it. The website should be interactive, allowing for reservations and for people to get directions. Turn to social media sites, like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, as these are becoming increasingly more relevant.

Incentives take on many forms, but all have shown to increase restaurant sales. Some examples of common incentives are discounts, coupons, punch cards, customer loyalty programs, business card drawings, promotions and special events. You might want to try a combination of incentives to enhance business.

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Handy And Powerful Mortgage Refinance Tips

By Marcus Prellie

With today's economy tanking, the need for refinancing is increasing. The problem is that banks have been burned recently and their risk levels have dropped to almost zero because they are afraid to lend any money at all. Here are some mortgage refinance tips to make your refi go smoothly.

If refinancing is on your list of things to do, make certain you know the market value of your home. When the finance and housing market bubbles burst, home values dropped dramatically. For anyone who purchased their home within the past five years or so, this has had dire consequences. Homeowners are shocked to find there is no equity to borrow against. However, you can put equity back into your home by increasing its value.

Redoing a brand new kitchen is not going to help the problem. Adding new sod, painting the house, and adding crown molding, however, could bring your house back to where it should be in market value while you still realize a profitable return on investment for the cost of improvements.

If you are one of the many who is waiting for a 5 year ARM to come due, don't do anything hasty. You may not need to do a thing.

As luck would have it, interest rates now are similar to what they were five years ago. For many homeowners, they are rushing around trying to figure out how to go about refinancing and getting a good deal, before their rates reset and surprise them. Because the interest rates are so similar, you may be better off by not doing anything - just wait to see what happens. You'll be saving closing costs, and all sorts of additional expenses, by apply for a refinance loan when in fact you probably won't need one.

Keep in mind that if you do decide to try to refinance, your credit history will be once again taken into consideration. If anything has happened during the past five years to hurt your FICO score, you will most likely get penalized in the final settlement offer when you are charged a much higher APR.

Select a lender you believe you can do business with. Remember that each time a lender makes an inquiry on your credit history, it actually is a strike against you even if you get the loan. Don't waste your time or ruin your credit by applying with multiple banks.

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