Business is for everyone, but performing is not that easy, especially if the place is somewhat complicated, like Investing in Africa. As what everyone suppose, the only way to become a successful is by spending years in a business school. But things aren't always exactly like that. Sometimes, the path going to success is dictated by dedication, focus and appropriate strategic planning ideas. For novices in African business market,...more
French, the language of love! Well that's what I've always heard, but French is a very hard language to learn. In fact it could well be one of the toughest out there. When you want to learn French how will you go about it?There are software's from many different companies that are out there, you can look into these. Some people find these to be one of the best ways to learn a difficult language. You get to hear the pronunciation from someone who...more
Working in London and the surrounding area for a majority of my life, I've experienced the high levels of pressure and stress that exists within the centre of the largest city in the UK. As life continues to creep on and the years pass like days, it got me thinking about retirement. London has provided me with a fantastic home and a fantastic opportunity to make money beyond my wildest dreams but it wasn't somewhere that I could rest and relax in my retirement, which is why I looked into the French leaseback scheme.Back in the 1980's the French government brought in a series of financial measures to assist people looking into acquiring a property in France. All properties purchased under the French leaseback scheme are actually freehold, which was beneficial to me.The term leaseback in the phrase French leaseback would suggest that the properties were leasehold. Obviously no-one wants to invest their money into a property only to have to give it back at the end of the agreement. So once I had established this and looked into a bit of the French law, I started my search for real.After spending several summers down on the southern coast of France, I decided it would be a good place...more
Virginia Beach, Virginia has a busy summer season, but lack of crowds in the fall, winter and spring have left businesses wanting. Responding to local marketing campaigns, the residents nearby seem to be supporting their own.The winters in Virginia Beach, Virginia are the time for the locals to take back the beach.Yes, the city of surf and sun...more
The UGG Classic Tall Boots, which are quite comfortable to wear and it becomes more and trendier in nowadays? It is now also available for kids. Made with the same plush twin-faced sheepskin as the adult boot, the inside of this boot is so soft and comfortable; your child will never want to take them off. These boots have a rather...more
Australia comes alive during the Christmas and New Year summer holidays. It is that time of the year when Australians enjoy the beaches, barbeques by the pool and a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. Australia is also the most popular destination for those from Great Britain, Europe and North America, escaping the bitter cold of winter. Here are 5 suggestions to help you with your planning for a summer holiday in Australia.1.Check the best airfare deals.Both Qantas and V Australia may offer cheap airfares at this time of the year and you may be able to negotiate a deal. Check also the Australian website bestflights.com.au.2.Travel Light.Remember it's summer in Australia and you don't need heavy clothing. I recently met a girl at a Youth Hostel in Darwin who was carrying a backpack that would have given an Everest Sherpa Guide back pains. When I enquired about the size of her load, she replied, "I may need it."Let's get real here. There's some stuff you just don't need. For starters get rid of your winter pyjamas, towels and heavy jackets. They're bulky and heavy. If you go to the beach you can use your hire towels from your accommodation. Also you don't have to wash...more
Given the economic scenario, having some prudence with spending on Christmas presents is not a bad thing at all. One can always spread love and happiness with gifts that cost twice as less, or even nothing at all if you know the right thing to do....more
Gifting during Christmas season does not always have to be boring. You can infuse some spice and element of fun and humour by thinking of funny Christmas gift ideas. These Christmas gift ideas should bring a smile to your friend's face and they...more
Christmas is that time of the year when one can share and express their love for family and friends with gifts. When its time for gift shopping, one can get quite dizzy. There are loads of options are varying price ranges catering to the myriad of...more
Thanksgiving Day is coming! In the parlor, the Smiths are discussing how to make the precious Thanksgiving family reunion party nice, colorful and unforgettable? Shlisten! What are they saying?Father: Novel decorations?Mother: Cute cookies?Daughter,...more
Christmas time heralds the gifting season and that always brings cheer to the shop owners. But it can make many people sour faced and confused as they ponder over gift ideas and budgets. Of course there exist those who love gifting and will never...more
December always brings about one of the biggest confusions that man kind has ever faced. What gift to buy for Christmas? Everyone wants to be different each year and not buy some run of the mill object. And if they have a long list of people to gift,...more