For years now, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been in a state of constant war. Several rebel groups have been fighting each other for reasons more sophisticated than this article could ever give justice to. But how are these rebels funding themselves?The answer lies in your laptop, or mobile phone or light bulb. Theoretically, we as consumers of these items, could have contributed to the conflict in the Congo. There are...more
One of the most effective ways of cutting costs in the business world is through the use of conference calls. This cost saving measure reduces the expense of local and long distance travel and the countless hours of saved staff time when they simply dial into the conference. In addition, a conference call can effectively replace some of the staff meetings. This will still allow for the free exchange of ideas and allow the staff to...more
Once upon a time in a world far far away there existed a planet that had no internet. Oh wait, that was our planet 20 to 25 years ago. Back then there was no eBay to sell all our crap that has piled up in our garages and attics. No my friend it was a different world back then. back then there was not so many options for creating wealth from home as there is today.For one thing, many people now a days earn a very comfortable living selling stuff on eBay that they have acquired. Believe it or not stuff in peoples attics and garages and from the deepest bowels of ones closets are probably going to sell on the internet. Some people have a knack for finding these kinds of items in a steady flow and selling them for a profit.Yes technology has came a long way. People from home can do also sorts of stuff they probably could not have done easily if at all back pre-internet days. For example, trading the forex or stocks and options can easily be done today from the comfort of ones home on the computer. Average people can set up websites that have merchant accounts and accept credit card payments for just about anything and everything they want to sell.If you are just new to the idea of...more
Writing a website design proposal can seem foreign to a lot of web designers and developers? Why you ask? Because creating a proposal is not like creating a CSS rollover menu or coding a virtual shopping cart which plugs into an SQL database…and it's not like customising a Flash object either. It's different - primarily because it's...more
It is quite rare for a small business nowadays to expand into a large company. This is due to the stiffness of the competition, the ever growing influence of the internet and the unstable economy. For expansion, you have to increase your payroll to be able to hire new employees and you have to get bigger office. All of which are tough decisions to...more
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the times they are a changing. More and more people are finding a need for cash to support there ever increasing lifestyles. Combine this with an uncertain economic situation and the need to generate an additional income comes to the fore. To combat this situation an increasing number of people are starting and running a business from home.A complete list for a home based business would be endless. The 10 best home based business ideas contained within this article, are those considered by the author to be popular, competitive, relatively low start up costs and providing the ability for growth.1. Online business As one of the 10 best home based business ideas, the list for an online business is possibly limitless. However, consider some of the following: Trading the financial markets, affiliate marketing, network marketing, ebay selling, web design and desk top publishing, to name but a few. Due to the popularity and accessibility of the internet more and more people are able to so.2. FranchisingThis involve different types of business arrangements. Perhaps the most common type involves buying a licence to sell a product in a particular geographical...more
There are thousands of home businesses to join and even more being created daily, but it is hard to believe that there are that many new members signing up with businesses. What is even more amazing about this is that 97 percent end up failing or...more
With the work world as tumultuous as it is currently, starting a business on one's own is looking like a better idea for mavericks than sending out resumes. A shaky economy might not seem like the best moment to launch an idea, but the...more
If you are looking for quick cash, have you ever thought of selling your endowment policy? Yes, selling your endowment has the ability to make you cash in right away. However, this does not mean that you have to settle for the insignificant amount...more
An increasing number of businesses have discovered just how profitable international import/export directories can be. If you have a website for your business, then you will certainly want to take a close look at some of these. There...more
Your business may have been a working success because you are already contemplating on expansion. This is a good sign, and as such, you may need all the necessary resources in order to go about of your plan for growth. Well you could apply for a...more
The usual scenario is when a person incurs a bad credit score; most usually, he or she is disapproved when applying for a loan most specially from a bank. This is because loan applications are very dependent on the credit history of an individual and...more