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I have been blogging for just over two months now. Many of my mentoring students have been asking my advice on blogging. I have so far hesitated to teach much about blogging, because it’s not something I feel I “know” yet. I feel much more comfortable teaching about things I know. Well… I took a look at Alexa today and noticed that this blog almost hit the top 10,000 most visited sites on the Internet today. I have been seeing success with many of the methods that are unique to blog promotion. I felt it was time to write a post about...
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Okay, it is true. I am a Trekkie. I have been since 5th grade when my teacher, Mr. Moorhead, would discuss the daily Star Trek reruns on KTLA Channel 5 (Los Angeles) with the class. (Yes, see what they teach you in public schools!). I have seen every episode of the classic Trek. Same is true for “Next Generation”, “Voyager” and “Enterprise”. I have seen all the movies (yep, odd numbers sucked, even numbers rocked!). Had there been action figures when I was a kid, I would have had them. Proof I am a Trekkie? My wife...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about our “Adventures In Car Shopping - how not to sell” and shared a somewhat painful story about our initial visit and test drive experience with 3 different car dealerships. As I mentioned previously, 2 of the dealerships / salesmen basically knocked themselves out of the running with a combination of poor sales techniques and some ethically challenged tactics. The good news is that we liked the other car (a Ford Edge - pictured above) and the salesman and the dealership correctly read that we are the kind of buyers...
1. The Return of the Multiple Offer: More and more agents are seeing multiple bids being made on homes that are priced well and in good condition. With all the foreclosures out there, buyers have to pick through homes in less than spotless condition, and when they find a quality listing, they’re jumping on it. 2. Negative Equity Home Ownership: Homeowners in a negative equity situation are becoming more the rule than the exception. One fifth, or almost 22 % of home owners owe more than their home is worth. 3. Some Markets Show Increase: Although overall...
Outside’s New Team Building Activities Outside do team building with a difference - with a creative twist - with a sense of adventure - with a lot of fun and passion - with a real purpose - Outside offer a wide variety of team building events and activities, all of which make the most of an exciting outdoor location. Outside understand the importance of developing essential workplace skills and enhancing team development so the programmes are designed to drive positive change and bring the best out in your staff or team. Outside events are not rigid...
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About 10 of the 19 largest U.S. banks being stress tested will be instructed by regulators to raise more capital, according to a source familiar with official talks. The banks have been negotiating with their regulators about the depth of their capital needs, should the recession prove to be deeper and longer than anticipated. Markets have been anxiously anticipating the results, which will differentiate the strongest banks from those still expected to sustain considerable credit losses. The exact roster of banks needing to build their capital positions is...
Temporary shops, once the preserve of fireworks retailers have gone upmarket, temporary big brand outlets are sneaking up on European streets, filling vacancies opened by the credit crunch and building a buzz that’s relatively cheap. One example is tucked away on a side street in the shell of an old railway arch. Only open from Thursday to Sunday, the Nike store in Shoreditch, east London, was originally planned just for the duration of last year’s Olympic Games. Now Nike says the secretive format, selling high-end ranges and occasional exclusives,...
#1 Renewability Provision The best type of disability policy is one that is non-cancellable and guaranteed renewable. This means that you have the guaranteed right by contract to renew the coverage as long as you pay the premiums on a timely basis and the premiums for the coverage cannot be increased. If a policy is only guaranteed renewable, the premiums could increase. #2 Definition of Disability There are many different ways a policy can define if someone is totally disabled and entitled to benefits. They range from paying benefits based on a loss of earnings...
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Why did subprime lenders receive so much bailout money (Credit Writedowns)? Seeking Alpha has the top 5 quotes from Berkshire’s annual meeting. FreelanceSwitch on how to finish off projects with a bang. Consumerist on how debt collectors use a hot Facebook girl to track their subjects. (via WallStreetFighter) Esquire on the end of American car culture. Read More →
