If your organization is making an allowance for getting an ethernet connection, it is essential to look into the total price of the T1. This is very weighty, because you do not want to overpay. It is a safe conception to look into all the changed prices of T1 so that you do not overpay for a bad line. You should keep your eyes open to all the T1 services that are offered to you. Always remember when looking for a good T1 connection that bandwidth...more
The hardest thing for people to deal with when they're victimized by a scam is the feeling of being violated and used. Yes, any loss of money resulting from having been taken by a scam artist is a bitter pill to swallow, but that feeling of helplessness is the hardest thing of all to deal with.I've read the firsthand accounts of many of Madoff's victims and they uniformly say the same thing: knowing that they were getting blindly ripped off year...more
Option trading is a precarious business. It is complex and speculative. It is clearly not a good activity for everyone. Investing through option trading can be risky. Winning is definitely not a certainty. Only a small number of people can successfully engage in option trading.There are some key things to be aware of before jumping in to the world of stock options trading. Do you know how much money you have to spend? How do you know what you can afford to 'live without' should the market fall? If you spend more than you have, not only could you stand to lose what you've invested, but perhaps the trickle down effect could cause more damages to your lifestyle. Be aware of your means, and be smart with your investments.Realizing commodity characteristics and additional option signs up is crucial prior to enrolling into those forms of signs up. You had better acknowledge in advance the conventions so that you are able to approximate whether you're able of addressing your responsibilities. If you're not acquainted with the method of the dealing, you need to acknowledge who you should get hold of if ever you've troubles or doubts that might develop. Option trading can be really...more
The majority of people who try to sell their home this year will look to do so with a real estate agent, paying the big fees associated with that service to get their home on the market. Statistics show that roughly four out of every five people will choose to sell their home this way, but there is another option out there.In reality, if you know...more
How to Buy Notes...You and Your SellerSun Tzus is a famed Chinese warrior and everytime before going into battle he would instruct his soldiers to know their enemy.This same belief is also true with note buying.Knowing your seller should be the mantra for any note buyer or broker for that matter.Why is this?Not knowing your seller will place you in...more
Economics is not a complicated topic when viewed in a broad sense. The economy can either do well or do poorly. When it does well, prosperity lasts for a while, but it almost always slows down and starts to do poorly again in the future. Then, it will swing back up again. Those times of economic slow down are called "recessions." Recessions are inevitable, so it is only sound financial advice to tell you to plan ahead for them, even if you are currently experiencing a time of economic prosperity. If you are in a recession, there are steps you can take to keep it from impacting you too much.The most dangerous thing that happens in a recession is job loss. As the economy slows down, people slow down their spending, and businesses suffer. This forces them to lay off workers, and those workers are the ones that suffer the most during a recession. The best way to protect yourself from this possibility is to lay up some cash reserves. Economists recommend having three to six months worth of living expenses saved. This takes time, but you need to start working towards this goal in your financial planning. Another danger of a recession is price increases. As companies try to make up for...more
RECESSION is looming! Admitting it is not being negative. The signs are there. It may not be Nigeria's worst ever recession. But the economy is slowing down all the same. Are you prepared for it? Are your defences up against it? Will you be able to...more
IF you were presented with three choices -- time, money [seed or working capital] and good health -- which one will you absolutely go for? Which of the three will you hang on to while ignoring the other two?Tricky question, you say? Maybe. But I...more
Financing is one of the most difficult tasks for any business, especially during a financial crisis. Obviously cash flow is the life's blood of any business, at any time, good or bad. The important thing to remember is that because of this crisis all...more
The problems IT Help Desk customers often encounterIf your company or organization has an in-house or outsourced IT Help Desk, chances are that some of your Help Desk customers are dissatisfied with the service they are receiving. Some of the many...more
In a challenging economic environment you often you must work harder and longer to maintain your profitability. If you can become 10 more efficient through the diligent use of office software, that can help make up for the losses of a bad...more
So being your own boss excites you?Over the years, many people have tried the self employment route and have succeeded. But on the other hand, many have not. Much of your success will depend on doing the right things, working through the things that...more