Sports were started way back on centuries. Countless remarkable people and their discoveries about different kinds of sports were written on the book while some have been untold and forgotten. Several versions of it were improved, simplified and recreated from its origin while some stayed the way it was before and left untouched. Evolution of sports is fast like the wind that just surpassed on the field.In a world where high and new technologies...more
In the modern world everything is commercialized. Business houses have cropped up offering everything from basic essential items to fun related items. People have devised ways to have fun. All kinds of art forms and various cultural activities are meant to both entertain and uplift the spirit of humans. Music, dance and art forms like painting, drawing, sculpture, etc are supposed to amuse and enlighten people. Musicians tend to...more
It's estimated that 24.7% of the world's population have internet access and this figure is growing daily. Furthermore there are an estimated 200 billion plus e-mails sent every day, of which over 70% are unsolicited junk and spam e-mails.It's no wonder the number of online business scams, Nigerian scams and business fraud cases are increasing.Old style internet business scams are being passed over in favour of high tech new scams. It is rare for a day to pass without my security office having to deal with a new variant of an internet business scam or a business opportunity scam.Given their proliferation, some people become complacent and switch off to the dangers and security risks of chasing greed by responding to these online business scams.The Security Expert opens up his security case files to advise business owners about the latest business cheats & business scams. These new scams include internet business scams, a business opportunity scam & business fraud all of which are online business scams and derivatives of the infamous Nigerian scams.If you think contemporary business owners are too savvy to be suckered into an internet business scam, then think again. These scams are...more
Tickets are smart yet cost effective (http://www.idsketch.com/tickets-printing.asp) way of soft marketing. They can be bought for a wide variety of reasons for instance music concerts, live shows, dramas, football matches, playoffs and so on. Cost-wise, they are very cheap printing items, so one can easily afford them without spending enough money....more
Door to door marketing offers any business the opportunity for excellent return on investment. Delivering leaflets through the doors of the demographic you wish to target is possibly one of the only ways you can be sure that your advertisement is going directly into the home of your potential customers.Door to door marketing is proving to be an...more
As much as we'd like to think that we are superhuman and can do all things ourselves, sometimes we need to take a serious look at our capabilities and ask ourselves if we'd be better off asking for some help. I'm not talking about the menial tasks that you would normally hire employees for, but the big stuff that you might want to consider bringing on a partner for. Running a business requires many different skills, and to experience the highest level of success, you want to have people with top level skills at the helm. Are you a good manager? Do you have the technical skills required to run an internet based business? How are your financial skills? Legal knowledge? The list goes on and on. I'm not saying that you should consider a partner for each required skill set, but if you find that one aspect of your business is holding you back, you should consider looking for a partner to help hold you up. Indeed, it has often been said that the greatest asset you receive from attending a school of business is not the bachelor's or master's degree, but the network of friends and fellow businessmen and women that you create during your attendance. The business world is fraught with college...more
No longer can reputation and know-how sell you in the salon and spa industry-we are living in a visual world. Even if your prior work experience and references outshine the rest, there is one thing that will exceedingly elevate your business: a look...more
Since the dawn of the Internet age, the Internet has irreversibly transformed the way communication can be done. Out of the many products of the Internet Age is electronic mail or simply email. It defies the limitation of physical...more
You're up an running, everyone is wishing you well, all your friends promise to buy from you every day, you have fired your boss, your doors are open and this is the brilliant start to the rest of your life...You enthusiastically launch into your new...more
Perhaps one of the most important tools for small business success is the fiscal budget. This is a forecast of the anticipated income and expenditure that will be generated by the operations of the company for a period into the future....more
It's always challenging to find unique fundraising ideas. Fundraising products need to meet many criteria: 1. Easy to sell 2. Large market - needed by everyone all year round 3. Competitive pricing 4. Well made and packaged 5. Long...more
As you begin presenting your business plan to investors, you will start to hear criticism and feedback. If investors are not forthcoming with feedback, you should certainly ask to hear their thoughts, as it shows you are open to their ideas....more