In America, we have grown weary of the constant comparison of China as a super power in the world. Nevertheless, the two countries have a lot to be thankful to each other for. While both have benefited and lost in several ways, business owners in both countries have found ways to profit more than ever before. Those who remained idle, ... Read More »
Many companies deal with knock-offs, fakes or plain old piracy. For almost any high priced item, you can be sure to find a second hand market and a black market of fake goods. To make matters even worse, even when counterfeit products are being made, there always seems to be another competitor ready to copy and slightly modify the original ... Read More »
Hearing is one of those things we take for granted everyday. Unless, of course, your hearing is limited or you have had to use it in an emergency situation. Then, perhaps, you might appreciate your ability to hear. However, for many people who are hard of hearing, it can become a daily annoyance. Who was supposed to pick up the ... Read More »
Marketplaces are a great source of income for both small and large companies. In fact, many individuals begin their initial revenues by selling in marketplaces like eBay where they can auction their products. Growing from initial sales, they can begin to market to other customers directly. Valuable For Business Owners Additionally, auction market places offer lot of value to bootstrap ... Read More »
Are you looking for a new product market to get into? Apparently, there is a new re-awoken interest in seashell kits within the craft business. Almost everyone thinks about the beach and nice, beautiful places like in the Australian Geographic. I know, for most of us, picking out seashells on the beach are fondest of childhood memories with maybe a ... Read More »
The word “budget” gets thrown around far too easily. For some of us, when we hear the word it makes us panic, and for others, when they hear the word, they think that “to budget” is simply a nice suggestion from the financial gurus. So, why are so many managers ineffective about budgeting? What Is A Business Budget? A business ... Read More »
If you are a career professional, the way you dress can either help you become promoted within your organization or limit your success. In fact, the way you dress can also be a determining factor for hiring in general and it is a common reason that employees get suspended or fired in the workplace that is on the list of ... Read More »
As our lives become increasingly dependent on technological connectivity, it’s perhaps not surprising that the car insurance industry has embraced GPS tracking technology or telematics. Telematics has become standard for corporate vehicle fleet management for some years but now it has emerged as an increasingly popular choice for businesses with drivers under 25 embracing the tracking technology fully. The insurance ... Read More »
Money is tricky. You think you know the basics of your company financials. You may have started up your 401k and your IRA personally. You have even dabbled in stocks and have prepared your own taxes. You may be ahead of the curve when it comes to your personal finances, but the truth is that unless you are a trained ... Read More »
If you have started looking into modernizing your phone system, you will most likely have heard about VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Replacing traditional PSTN telephone communications, this technology instead uses the internet to route calls. You will also likely have heard the term ‘Unified Communications’, a marketing term grouping a number of communication technologies. Where VoIP is a specific ... Read More »
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