A Governmental commission, headed personally by the Prime Minister has been created in Russia recently in order to counteract the infringements in the sphere of intellectual property. As he stated earlier, little is done for the protection of intellectual property rights in Russia and, therefore, both the rights owners and the state are actually robed. Are there any changes today in this area? What contribution has customs service made in order...more
In each case where a company's growth rate has the exceeded all projecions and forecasts, two things happen: (1)the growth rate has threatened the heart beat of the company and (2)the core competency of management and their support structures was misjudged - that core competency was inadequate.The lessons are many . The foundation lesson is: when a business starts moving to the next level of performance, management, who has been there already...more
The Empowerment of Owning Your Own HomePurchasing a home is one of the most powerful and terrifying events of a person's life. It is a challenge, but once this challenge is met with strategic planning, knowledge and excitement it becomes an investment. One that will change your financial future and bring more return than you ever imagined. The first step is finding a real estate agent with integrity and experience. The perfect agent will be one who fosters trust, believes in buyer education and offers emotional support. Over time seasoned buyers come to view these agents as partners in locating and analyzing the best investments available.Don't Be Afraid of Cold Feet A first time buyer should expect to feel an initial wave of buyer's remorse. There is always a moment of panic or doubt right after the first offer is made. Don't hesitate to ask your real estate agent questions and to communicate your fears. The agent is there to explain each step of the transaction and to interpret local and state laws. Remember that buying a home is a long-term investment. Most properties increase in value and if the purchase is planned well you will have more money in the end. Let...more
Help is available to borrowers who have claims against Predatory Lenders. Lenders all over the country are violating the Truth in Lending Act and other State laws regulating mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers. If you are a victim of predatory lending or mortgage lender fraud, you may be able to void the mortgage and apply 100% of your payments...more
It seems that everyone is an expert when it comes to resume writing. If you show your resume to ten different people, you will get ten totally different opinions. What is a job seeker to do when there are so many conflicting ideas when it comes to resume etiquette? Who should you write the resume for? Computer software? The screener? The recruiter?...more
It is a little known fact that WEDDINGS are the #1 growing industry in the WORLD! Every year, billions upon billions of dollars are spent on Weddings. The question I must ask is why are you not getting into this business?Here are just a few statistics to get your feet wet,There are somewhere around 2.5 million weddings every year in the United States Alone!So... about $40 BILLION is spent on weddings every year in the U.S.Some believe that number is low! The # then rises to be around 80 BILLION!Today's average couple will spend roughly $18-30 THOUSAND DOLLARS ON THEIR WEDDING!"Start a Business in the Hottest Growing Industry around"Wedding Videographers are making fortunes. For some, like myself, this has become a full-time career. Imagine this, you have 8 Saturday Weddings Booked in the summer charging a modest $2,500 per Wedding. You Just netted a cool $20,000 for a few Saturdays of Summer Work! BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!Industry Statistics also say that more and more Weddings are being held outside the Summer Months! This means that Videographers are in demand year round!This is an exciting opportunity and time to get into the business.Noah Martin of http://www.videographybusiness.com...more
Too often, when we say we are "taking care of business", we think about the paperwork, the accounting, the inventory, etc... the trivial things that are important to get done in order for our business to run smoothly and efficiently. While necessary,...more
Every business should protect proprietary information when dealing with independent contractors, vendors and other businesses. The best way to do this is to use a non-disclosure agreement, often referred to as an "NDA." What is an NDA? An NDA is an...more
The Oxford Canadian Dictionary defines clutter as "a crowded and untidy collection of things" or "an untidy state." When we don't have designated places for all our belongings, clutter is often the result. Even if you have established organizational...more
If you run a home business, you know that budgets can be pretty tight. Saving money wherever possible can be the difference between the business that succeeds and the one that fails. This article represents a broad survey of things you can do, from...more
I'm sitting here at my computer desk with a cup of coffee at my elbow. The coffee rest in a mug, the mug garnished with the words Buy, Hold, Sell, Jump, vertically along its sides. Emblazoned across the top of the cup are the words, Wall Street,...more
Each year venture capitalists fund more than 2,500 start-up companies in the U.S. Many of these companies try to conserve their equity capital by approaching venture-leasing firms to secure equipment financing. By obtaining lease financing, these...more