The Financial Management Service (FMS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, to provide a centralized debt collection service to most federal agencies. The FMS has begun utilizing two Congressionally mandated federal debt collection programs. One is devised to collect delinquent non-tax debt by neutralizing federal payments and the other is to collect delinquent tax debt from those individuals who receive federal payments. The Tax Payer...more
Sometimes trying to find business and get into an account is like being a detective trying to solve a crime. And in order for a sales person to be like a successful detective, they must be able gather all of the key clues and information. We have already discussed that researching customer information in external resources is key to increasing sales. The other way to gather important details is through talking with different individuals on the...more
For any collector, rare and hard to find items are the most coveted pieces on their wish lists. It can be difficult and frustrating trying to track known that must have addition to your collection, especially with the truly extraordinary items.If music is your passion then owning a little piece of the history of your favourite group or artist can be satisfying hobby.Practically anything with the smallest connection to a band or artist can be considered memorabilia if its rare or collectable enough; anything from lunchboxes or key chains right up to records and sheet music. The most sort after items however are the uncommon ones, pieces that were not mass produced; which makes them special and unique.A popular thing to collect is records. Rare recordings or limited editions can sometimes sell for thousands of pounds depending on the artist. A copy of the Rolling Stones Street Fighting Man, for example, sold recently for just over 9,000, and a mint condition copy of The White Album by The Beatles, recently sold for almost 20,000! This goes to show that record collecting can be a very a very expensive business, but also hugely satisfying each time you add something to it! A less...more
Key chain enthusiasts have formed global clubs over the Internet. Here, you can become a member, and similar to many social networking sites, you can upload your key chain photos, list your favorite brands and chat with other hobbyists. Some websites also offer platforms where you can swap your key chains especially if they are limited edition...more
Email is still the most popular and most used communication medium on the Internet. It's also an efficient way to distribute your message to large numbers of people who have requested that information. As a form of marketing, it generates high response rates and gives you measurable results with instant feedback.Just keep in mind, it is never...more
The Chinese Silver Zodiac Coins that are now terribly preferred in online merchant sites are inspired by the traditional Chinese zodiac, which contains the 12 animals that make up the 12-year cycle. And because of the beauty and magnificence of these coins, other countries like Australia, Liberia, and Somalia have issued memorial coins that featured both the Chinese animal zodiac signs and the respective royalties of the partnering countries.If you try a search for these coins online, you will find that most of the silver and gold Chinese zodiac coins produced have the faces or emblems of Australia, Somalia, and even the Isle of Man on the opposite side. If these are the categories of coins you would wish to collect for yourself then this article will give you some of the basic information you will need in looking for these coins.China as everyone knows is an example of the oldest civilizations existing and has influenced most parts of Asia with its culture and history like no other. It is also known to be one of the best places to look for traditional and rare coins as it's been producing its own currency since 1889.Collectors are continually on the look-out for both rare Chinese...more
Stamp collecting used to be regarded a childish hobby as during the mid 1800's it was mostly pursued by children and teenagers. As those children grew into adulthood, they remained avid collectors effectively transitioning stamp collecting into an...more
There are lots of people who may be interested in sports card collecting, but they may be unsure of how to get started. The truth of the matter is that sports card collecting is just like collecting any other object.The value for the card is...more
Author: Garland DrakeCollecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby - especially when you try to find the wine. If you are looking to collect wine, you may end up spending a bit more money than you thought. Wine collecting is a great hobby,...more