Now it’s true that when one talks about custom made anything, it immediately rings dollar bells; making people presume that it is something really expensive we are talking about, something that does not make much economic sense. Yet when you give it some thought, it is easy to see why custom kitchen cabinet make eminent sense; in terms of convenience and comfort of use as well as in terms of affordability. This is because a custom...more
Several luxury chalet companies are liquidating their assets due in part to the weak economy. Early estimates show that luxury chalet bookings are down about 17 percent compared to last year's early bookings. Ski companies and luxury chalet rentals are trying to maintain pricing as usual, but many have had to offer incredible price breaks to lure guests back.Descent International, one of Europe's most famous and prestigious resorts, has begun...more
What is the purpose of your business? Does it have anything to do with your Mission Statement? Do you focus on words and phrases that sound appealing to your audience or co-workers? Are you using words such as maximizing profitability, benefit for the employees, or looking out for our shareholders? How do you find meaning and purpose in your business?It was just like yesterday when I heard the words; We need to increase our productivity and decrease the labor cost. The thought crossed my mind; Is there more to work than earning a paycheck? The answer is yes, but we need to look at ourselves a little closer and honestly ask ourselves, What is our priority? What purpose do we serve? And to what end? When we answer these questions then we can truly find our true purpose.We were all created with an inward gift to be successful. Not only do we have a motivation in our hearts, but we all have an essential desire to contribute, add value, and connect with others in some meaningful achievement. Finding meaning and purpose in our work is the key to personal fulfillment and professional success. What ever purpose motivates you to get up every morning has to be driven with passion...more
“3M earnings helped by swine flu mask sales” “Bottled water global sales to cross $85 billion by 2011” The entire family had been looking forward to the Disney World experience, and we were all excited on the plane trip from India to Florida. My daughter Samvitha, who was 8 at that time, was especially eager. But almost as...more
In these uncertain economic times, many people are forced to work harder to make ends meet. They see their income ebbing away. They struggle to pay off debt, pay down credit cards, and they hope for better times. It's unfortunate that many people feel the only "break" they can get in the barrage of debt payments is if they win the...more
Many economic forecasters are now calling for a turnaround towards the end of this year or the beginning of 2010. Taking this into account now is the time to be preparing your financial structure to respond to future growth. Here are some suggestions on what to take into account as you plan for this: 1. Write a world-class business plan. Your business plan's quality and credibility has a huge impact on the quantity and quality of the financing you get. In order to get the most money and the best possible deal, create a business plan that lenders can't resist. A well-documented business plan contains narrative description as well as hard numbers. The key is making sure that one supports the other. Don't make the mistake of thinking a two-page summary will capture the attention of lenders. Most financial institutions won't even look at that kind of plan because they know it has no substance. It takes more than a few pages to provide the raw data to support your projections and conclusions. Without that data, your plan has no credibility whatsoever. 2. Match your financing needs with the correct financing product.When most entrepreneurs think about financing,...more
Packing and moving is not as easy as it seems. It unfolds several unwanted issues like packing, loading, unloading and re-arranging of goods. You also have to dedicate your valuable time and money in buying packing material to pack the...more
If you're out there searching for the perfect grill, you're not alone. There are so many barbecue grills on the market and lots of information to take in. When you're in the middle of a search for one, it can be confusing. It's nice to be able to...more
There are many grants that the government has contrived which imply some money to be rendered to a person who can satisfy the eligibility prerequisites.So a grant can be got from a government institution or even from some public funding institution...more
You can acquire a lighter smile by whitening teeth naturally. This is the most result oriented method to be able to acquire that million dollar smile. It will lighten up your tooth coloring. There are numerous home cures for whitening your teeth...more
It's a fact that having or developing a disability brings the sufferer a cross to bear. A motor disability - one which affects your mobility - is arguably one of the more difficult disabilities to cope with. Happily, public awareness of disability...more
There are a number of ways in which local communities derive tremendous economic benefits by owning a wind farm. Firstly, wind power endows the economy with reasonable, unlimited energy without polluting the environment. Wind power does not generate...more