This article is the second in a series of four articles that will guide you on how you can start your own crafts business using the four Ps of Marketing - Product, Place, Price and Promotion.I hope you've had a good time brainstorming and researching ideas for your crafts products to sell. If you haven't, please read "Crafts Basics 1 - Product" and do the exercises and see what you can come up with today. In fact, if you keep doing them, you'll...more
There are some people who apply for credit cards and have them for maybe a year and they have never used them. They pay the monthly fees that are required if there are any. These people simply have the credit card with obviously extended ability to use it and they know they could use it if they wanted to. Many have unsecured credit cards to top it all off. So, why dont these people use their credit cards? Is it out of fear, or are they so used to...more
Do you have credit cards? Do you know exactly which fees you pay, and how much of your monthly payment is devoted to such fees? If not, youre in good company; too many of us dont know exactly what were paying for when we make our monthly payments. And card companies have been accused of making credit card terms and conditions too complicated for the average card holder to understand. Whats a consumer to do? First, know whats out there. Fees come in the form of annual fees, late fees, penalties, fees for cash advances, fees for international purchases, and even fees for paying your bills over the phone. Fees are a slight nuisance to us, but they are big business for card issuers, who took in $25 billion in late and other fees in 2006. Yikes! There are some steps you can take to reduce the amount of money you pay out in fees. First, sign up for a card that does not charge an annual fee. Never use a credit card to take out a cash advance at an ATM. Those cash advances incur an average 3% fee upon withdrawal, and begin to accrue interest right away. Some interest rates on cash advances can reach 25%! Thats throwing money away. Likewise, dont use convenience checks. They incur fees when...more
How to increase your influence and effectively manage your board of directorsso it doesn't manage you If knowledge equals power, what does information equal? Influence. And that's what you want when interacting with your board of directors: the ability to influence how you are perceived as a leader, and how your company is perceived as an...more
Yes, you can be spiritual AND make plenty of money at the same time. In fact, the secret to wealth is already within you. I believe you have a special spark inside that allows you to solve specific problems in your own unique way. And the beautiful part is people will pay you to solve their problems with your special, core gift.Imagine a way to...more
Home Gym allows you to have your private workout anytime you are free at home. It is not necessary that you go to a fitness club just to tone up and shed pounds. You can always have a good exercise routine where you will be able to achieve what you desire for your weight and body muscles. It is the best substitute for a regular gym visit which costs dollars, effort of going there and time to run after.As soon as you feel you can you can do it on a daily basis then go for it. A ten to twenty minute program in a day can give you that assurance of shedding off those unwanted fats and calories that you eat everyday. You can start with a twice a week regimen and do your exercise for at least eight to fifteen repetitions for at least twenty minutes. Once you have become at ease with such routine, you can do a thrice a week schedule for at least twenty to thirty minutes.In six to eight weeks you will fins yourself having a firmer form, tighter muscles and slimmer waistline. There is no need for you to skip meals or to deny yourself of some cravings as long as you do religiously your daily workout regimen. Doing your private program may give you some achy backs and legs initially, but as...more
If life changes have made your mortgage payment unmanageable, you may want to consider a refinance loan Tulsa OK to reduce your monthly mortgage payments. If youve never considered refinancing, its certainly worth looking into your options before...more
If you have always wanted to start a business, but weren’t sure which type of business would be right for you, then you should look into a direct mail business opportunity. Direct mail is a marketing method that sends different kinds...more
Many experts are saying that there’s never been a better time to start a business. With unemployment high, you can find highly-skilled employees that are willing to work for less. However, a direct mail marketing business is an even...more
Basically, the job of an environmental lobbyist involves persuading politicians on the local and national levels, in both the legislative and executive branches of government, to pass laws, policies and regulations for a cleaner environment. And in...more
When it comes to your business you want to make damn sure that your business is represented the right way. Is it not true that you want your employees to represent your business in the best light as well as the work that they produce?...more
We really are spoiled for choices these days when it comes to electrical equipment. There is such an enormous selection of goods that are available to us. Whether you are looking to buy TV equipment or a new camera, you can be sure that there will...more