Business - Business Coaching

Am I an Entrepreneur?

2009-06-18T18:45:00.000+07:00

Businesses fail, and often. If you think you want to run your own business, but are not sure you can be a successful Entrepreneur, I am glad you are thinking about it… keep reading. How does an Entrepreneur think, act, and respond? Is your personality a fit for being a successful Entrepreneur? Do you have what it takes?

Until recently, Entrepreneurs were not well thought of. As recent as the 80’s we looked on them as un-educated business men involved in shady dealings. There was a general lack of knowledge and information about what makes them successful.

Big business was the place to be, now that’s all changed. Our generation and the ones after us expect so much more from our career / work than our parents did. We want money, satisfaction, self expression and flexible hours such as a 4 day work week and tele-commuting. We have more small businesses than ever before in our U.S. history. In addition, smaller businesses are now attracting great employees and competing with the corporate world by offering those employees exactly what they want.

Today we have books, courses and business coaches in abundance. Some universities now offer courses and degrees in entrepreneurship. Business professionals have vast resources and as a whole we have learned a lot about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. I realize there is probably no such thing as the perfect entrepreneurial profile, I have noticed that there are many characteristics that seem to show up repeatedly in my work as a business coach. So from my work with hundreds of entrepreneurs as a coach and trainer, this is my summary.

Successful Entrepreneurs are, have or do

Available- In small businesses, where there is no depth of management, the owner must be present to win. They can’t afford a support staff to cover all business roles, and therefore need to either work long hours; have very talented people or both.

Self-Motivated-Entrepreneurs do not function well in structured organizations and do not like someone having authority over them. Rules, bureaucracy and politics frustrate them. This is often what leads them to start their own business. They enjoy creating business strategies and thrive on the process of achieving their goals. Once they obtain a goal, they quickly move to a greater goal. They constantly look to the future vision of the business. They have a compelling drive to do their own thing in their own way. They value freedom over money.

Well- Being- Successful Entrepreneurs are physically sound and in good health. They can work for extended periods of time as needed. They understand the relationship between a healthy body and a sharp mind.

Practical-Pragmatic- Entrepreneurs can accept what is and what is not and deal with issues accordingly. They may or may not be idealistic, but they are rarely unrealistic. They want to know the facts and condition of a given situation at all times. They may be too trusting (because they are often idealist) and may not be sufficiently skeptical in their business dealings with other people.

Embrace Ambiguity - Entrepreneurs identify problems and begin working on their solution faster than other people. Uncertainty does not bother them because their Healthy Ego feels challenged and likes to solve problems. They are the natural “go to” person in the group or business.

Intelligence - Successful Entrepreneurs think fast on their feet. They can comprehend complex problems and circumstances that may require planning, strategy, or working on multiple business ideas at once. They have vision and are aware of important factors to consider. They are open minded and will consider different perspectives. They seem flexible and are not afraid to change direction when failing.

Healthy Ego- Entrepreneurs are confident when they feel in control of what they're doing and often like to work alone. They tackle problems head on and quickly with confidence. They are persistent in problem solving and are not afraid of smart risks. They do well with adversity, because they thrive on their own level of confidence. Someone saying or thinking they can’t pull it off doesn’t bother them at all.

Urgency- Entrepreneurs have a sense of urgency. They have drive and high energy levels, they are achievement-oriented, and they are tireless in the pursuit of their goals. Idleness makes them impatient, on edge, and anxious. They thrive on activity and are not likely to be found at the nail salon or golf course. When they are in the entrepreneurial mode, they are more likely to be found getting things done instead of all the other “to-do’s”.

Emotional Stability- Successful Entrepreneurs can handle stress and are even having fun! They are challenged rather than discouraged by setbacks or failures. Entrepreneurs are surprisingly uncomfortable when things are going well. This is when they will probably find a new project on which to focus their creative energy.

Ability to let go-Entrepreneurs are not always the best “people” people. They are often impatient and drive themselves and everyone around them. They also resist delegating key decisions or responsibilities. My favorite coaching question for the Entrepreneur is “who can help you with this?” It shakes them up every time. It is not uncommon for the Entrepreneur to do the books, drive business development and buy the office supplies.

As the business grows and becomes an organization, Entrepreneurs go through a classic crisis (this is usually when they call us). They have become the bottle neck; their want for control has made it hard for them to hand over authority in the way that a growing business demands. Their strong direct approach makes them more likely to seek information directly from the source, bypassing the structured chains of authority and responsibility. Their interpersonal skills, which were adequate during the start-up phase, will cause them problems as they try to adjust and free themselves from the day to day operations. Cash flow, retention and low morale are symptoms of this issue.

Do you recognize yourself? Did you locate your likely strengths as an Entrepreneur? Did you identify potential barriers to your success? Awareness matters here. Focus on your strengths, be aware of your weaknesses and go for it!

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Find Your Ultimate Personal Business

2009-06-18T18:36:00.000+07:00

Sell-Yourself-And-Reach-Your-Financial-Goals
By Gary Scaife

We have a problem! The majority of us do not make enough money to pay our bills. Mortgages, rent, food, gas prices, everything we need to live is getting more expensive every day. There is downsizing, off shoring and bankruptcies throwing a lot of us out of jobs. What can we do to survive?

Is today the best day in our life to start a business? The answer is absolutely yes! Full time, part-time or moonlighting, it does not matter as long as you take the necessary steps to become a business warrior, and reach the financial stability you need in your life.

I have helped new entrepreneurs launch their businesses for over 40 years, and the one question that seems to pop up a lot is - I Have Nothing To Sell! - My answer has always been the same, Sell Yourself. Everyone has a business niche he or she can be proud of. You just have to sit down and think about what you know, what your hobbies are, how your personality can work for you in helping others. Ask yourself, - What can I do to benefit others?

Are you a hard worker? Can you fix things? Are you good with children? Are you good with the elderly? Are you a good driver and own a car?

Job #1: Handyman or woman

It is extremely rare in our current environment to find a family where someone is home everyday to do the chores, to fix the little things that go wrong, to organize the closets or garage. It would be great to find someone who at a reasonable cost can help do all those little things around the house you just do not have the time for? Can you pull some weeds, clean up and rearrange the backyard and patio, clean up and rearrange the garage so that the second car can finally get in, put new screws in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets so that they finally close properly? Can this be a business? The answer is yes. You have found yourself a great little business, and based on the sampling of people I talked to in my neighborhood, you will be as busy as you want to be.

Job #2: Temporary Service Provider

Things happen everyday where working family members get caught up in a project, are stuck in traffic, must attend an unexpected meeting and need to call a friend or neighbor to pick up the kid, take grandma to the doctors for a check-up or to the market to get something she needs, get dinner from the Chinese restaurant down the street before the family gets home, take the boy (or girl) to baseball practice or dance school. How many times can someone ask a family member, friend or neighbor to help out? It be terrific if I could call someone I trust, who lives in the area, who for a reasonable price will do these temporary chores so that I do not need to bother my family or friends all the time? Can this be a business? The answer is yes. I know someone who washes cars at night and early in the morning for people who are too busy to get to a carwash and need the car cleaned when they finally get home or before they leave in the morning. He makes a good living, and his entire inventory is a battery operated hand vacuum, a bucket, a couple of soft sponges, several soft drying cloths and a few cleaning agents.

Job #3: House Sitter

This is a great part-time job for a single person, someone who lives with relatives or rents a room or small apartment and who can leave for several days and not have to worry about maintaining his or her own living area.

People need to go on business trips, trade shows or events or take vacations. Some people own weekend homes. In almost every case, they do not want to leave their homes empty for several days even if they have security. Who will water the plants? Who will be there when an important delivery is made? Who will feed the fish or other household pet? The answer is you!
You get paid and can live in a variety of nice houses and get paid to do so. This is a job, so do not invite your friends over or have a party. You will not last long as a house sitter if you do not follow the rules.

Job #4: Tutor

Many students from first grade to college encounter difficulty with one or more subject, and for one reason or another, the teacher is just not getting through or the student is just not getting it. Are you really good at math, history, English, Spanish or any other subject or subjects for which a student needs help? Do you work well with children? Are you patient? If the answers are yes, you will have parents banging on your door to help children of all ages learn what you know.

This is only a sampling of businesses that can be started for very little money and still make you a nice living. If you take the time to think about it, you will come up with many more, and one of them will be right for you. A lot of positive articles and books have been written about starting a business on the net. Believe me, there are thousands of success stories, but there are also many more failures. The opportunities are amazing, but there are many land-minds in traveling that path. How to create and build a successful internet business will be the – stuff - of several articles I will be writing in the future. This article is for people where hands on businesses may be the best way to go. Families need help in their everyday lives, and the opportunities to start and succeed in a business that offers them benefits that will make their lives better and easier are there for the taking.

In any business where trust is an issue, put together an informative portfolio that includes your DMV record, letters of recommendation from your priest or minister, any documentation you have from attending CPR or Heimlich classes and testimonials from happy clients. The more documentation you can provide prospective clients, the better your chances of building a very nice business.

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Helpful Tips to Motivate your Employees

2009-06-18T18:34:00.000+07:00

If you have a business approach which is people-friendly and focuses on your customers’ needs, your clients’ pleasure will be sufficient motivation for your employees to keep up their good work.
• It would be best to start from the very beginning. There is no way you can inspire them if you do not teach them the fundamentals of business. To ensure that their basics are aright, you have to promise them sufficient financial incentives. Also make sure the conditions of work and atmosphere within the office are conducive to a healthy working environment. How can you be sure of this? Just ask your employees if they like the situation and implement whatever changes they suggest in order to motivate them.

• Besides the overall working environment and conditions, there is another area which you should ensure is pleasant to your employees. Find out if they like working there, how they feel when they interact with other employees who are in a higher position, etc. You should encourage your employees to have an open, trusting relationship with you (the boss) and other employees. No one should feel uncomfortable while in the office – this is a very basic fact. If relationships between employees are strained, they won’t feel motivated.

• It is extremely important that all nitty-gritty is sorted out to establish a smooth working environment. Since this is your company, it is your job to ensure that your employees have the optimum conditions to give their best to the job. You should interact with them in a personal level. Knowing that the boss actually cares about how each one works will stimulate them to work harder and better. After all the basics of the job have been settled, make sure that you allow your employees to give you their feedback about the changes in the office. Just take it slowly, taking up one issue at a time. Hurrying through the business will not work.

• After getting the general things sorted out, it is time to connect on a personal level with your employees. Talk to each and learn more about their personalities, what they like about the work they do, their preferences, their strong points. This personal interest will motivate them no end.

• Do not let your employees get stagnated in their jobs as this is the surefire way to demoralize them. They will feel that no one appreciates them for their creativity and potential. You should give your employees tasks which challenge them intellectually and creatively. Excite them, and thus motivate them as they look forward to a challenge at work every day.
In order to satisfy the wants of your employees, you should ask them what kind of work they want to do, and what they think will be enough of a challenge for them. Every person will respond differently to your personal interactions with them, so you need to notice how you interact with each. You could also try raft-building, paint-balling and away-days to engender team spirit and motivation.

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Laws that you need to know when dropshipping

2009-06-18T18:32:00.000+07:00

Just like any other business, online business, e-commerce or dropshipping are also supposed to abide by some laws and regulations. No matter what is the nature of online business, buyers and seller are hardly face to face, except of the information they exchange with each other, they are total strangers. Many fraudulent minds try to exploit this limitation. The purpose of e-commerce laws and regulation is to make online transactions as safe as possible. For buyers they provide protection against numerous types of frauds, for sellers it allows them to improve their credibility. These rules and regulations are mainly applicable to payment, advertising and privacy issues.

Advertising:
Internet advertising is just about a decade old but its growth has been second to none. Businesses are attracted by the fact that they can access a lot of customers while spending minimum. There are so many advertising options to choose from (websites, corporate blogs, e-mail marketing, banner advertisements, affiliate marketing), but unlike other advertising mediums where customers watch some advertisement, go to the market and try the product themselves before purchasing it, they have to rely totally on advertised material while making a decision in e-commerce. This is why advertisement should be factual, and not consisting of false claims. Prices (with clear mentioning of "including" or "excluding" tax) should be stated clearly. Customers should not be misled in any way.

Payment & Shipment:
Customer should take utmost care when placing orders after reading the terms & conditions. A confirmation for both the order and payment should reach the customers as soon as possible. Ideally, a printable receipt of the payment should be provided to the customers. Shipment must reach the customers in due time. Supplier is responsible for any damages which occur to the product in shipment unless the contrary is clearly mentioned in terms & condition.

Spam & Privacy:
Spam is the bundle of uninvited e-mails or messages, from some unknown businesses or persons; we receive in our inbox regularly. Internet spam is as old as internet itself. E-mail marketing is not illegal, but you need to clearly mention your contact details and an option for the recipient to stop you from sending anymore promotional messages. Another problem which internet users face is the violation of their privacy. User name and passwords, storing cookies on customer computers and data sharing with third parties are the areas where an extra cautious approach is needed.

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Build Trust and Develop Relationships with Clients and Employees

2009-06-18T18:29:00.000+07:00

When it comes to customer loyalty, nothing is more important than the trust you develop with your customers. Research from Texas A & M University says if customers see you as being trustworthy and reliable ... and if customers see you fulfilling your promises … then they will become enthusiastic customers for life.

The same is true with your co-workers. If your employees see you telling the truth, even when it's not easy or comfortable to do so then you'll build an incredible bond of trust with them. And with that bond of trust will come more cooperation and motivation.

The lesson is clear. If you want your customers to remain loyal, you must earn and keep their trust. If you want a stronger team at work, you have to build a foundation of trust.

So trust is your ultimate competitive advantage.

Now, how do you build or re-build trust?

4 Ways to Build Trust, Gain Loyalty & Retain Employees and Customers for Life

1. Assume the best about your employees and customers

When something goes wrong, or when the other person disappoints you, start by assuming the best. Don't immediately jump into the fray, pound your desk, froth at the mouth, and demand to know why your employees or customers did something so stupid.

Instead, honor the other person. Rather than focus on WHO's to blame for what went wrong, focus on WHAT can be done about it. That takes the focus off the past and off the other person. It puts the focus onto the future where the two of you can work together.

Besides, if you jump in too quickly, blaming someone for what happened, you'll often embarrass yourself. You may find out that you're really the one to blame for the problem that occurred.

2. Stick up for your customers or employees when they're in the right

You build trust when you speak out on someone's behalf, especially when it's not politically popular or interpersonally comfortable. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "In the end we will not remember the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends."

I'll never forget the time I chaired the task force of a charitable organization. Over a period of time, it came to my attention that the organization had misused funds on several occasions. My task force members urged me to confront the Board and document my findings. They would be there to back me up.

I did that, but not one of the task force members backed me up when the top leaders lashed out in defense and aggression. If nothing else, I learned that Dr. King was right. It was the silence of my "friends" that I remember the most today.

3. Refuse to gossip

There's something very alluring, and maybe even a little satisfying, about sharing a negative tidbit. It may make you feel a bit superior, but you've got to fight the urge to add to the gossip and the people bashing that may go on in the company cafeteria or behind a customer's back. You just can't do it.

The reason is simple.

Negative gossip almost always gets back to the person you are discussing. That's just the nature of juicy, negative, sensationalized news. And to make matters worse, the version that gets back to the person you discussed is almost always worse than the version you shared.

4. Keep your promises

Nothing destroys trust faster than failing to keep your promises.

Think about it. No one ever forgets a promise. You tell your child you'll take her to the amusement park, and she'll remind you fifteen times that "you promised."

You tell a colleague that you'll get back to him, and he sees it as a promise. You tell a client, that an assignment will be finished by tomorrow and she sees it as a promise. And it doesn't work to go back to them and say you forgot or you got busy. In their minds, you broke your promise, and the trust between the two of you is damaged.

So, if you want to build trust, the solution is simple. Keep your promises.

A final thought

Don't get discouraged, if you're in the process of building or re-building trust in a relationship. Trust takes time.

Just as it takes more than one block to build a fortress, it takes more than one action to build trust. It takes a lot of blocks, put down … over time … to get the results you want. It works the same way when you're building trust. Go ahead and use the four trust building blocks I've just given you and you will:

- Become a better leader and manager
- Retain your employees – (Don't forget … high employee turn-over = higher costs)
- Keep your customers who want to buy from you over and over again for life
- Achieve more than you ever thought possible

And, it's all because trust is the "ultimate competitive advantage."

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Tips to Advance Your Career and Make More Money

2009-06-18T18:27:00.000+07:00

In hard economic times, you need every advantage to advance in your career. But did you know that something as simple as the location of your desk and the placement of your office within the building could send you on the fast track to greater success and more money?

Feng Shui does not provide a "one size fits all" solution. It depends on a variety of factors, including how the chi, or energy, circulates within the entire space. Are you comfortable or surrounded by clutter? Do you look forward to coming to work in the morning, or do you dread sitting at your desk for eight hours (or more) a day?

These Feng Shui tips will help you create an environment in which you can feel productive, happy and successful.

1. Place yourself in a command position.
Your desk should be in the "command position." You should have a view of the room and the door without being in direct line of the door or a main walkway. Sitting in front of a door puts you in the center of rushing chi, which can adversely affect your career - you may get fired or want to quit.

It's just as bad to sit with your back to the door, where you may feel as if you are under attack by your co-workers. If you can't move your desk but are facing a wall, place a mirror on the wall, desk or on your computer monitor so you'll be able to see behind you. This puts you in a command position, where you can see what is coming at you-both literally and figuratively-in your career. It also prevents your co-workers from "stabbing you in the back."

Ideally, you should be able to walk around both sides of the desk. This encourages the chi to flow freely around the room. If one side of your desk is blocked or pushed up against a wall, it can impact your income, as well as your relationships with co-workers, customers and prospects.

2. Get you and your career unstuck.
When many people approach me about feeling stuck in their career, one of the first areas I look at is under the desk. Make sure you don't have anything, including books, shoes, a wastebasket or computer tower blocking your leg room. You should have plenty of space for your feet, without having to do a break dancing move just to sit down. Anything that inhibits your leg room could make you feel stuck in your job.

Likewise, clutter, heavy bookshelves or weighty pictures on the wall above your head can cause anxiety and pressure. The downward pressure these create may even give you headaches.

3. Open the door to opportunity.
Your door, if you have one, should open a full 90 degrees so be careful how much you put behind the door. Nothing should block a person from walking into the space. A clear doorway welcomes wealth energies into your work space and allows you to take better advantage of new opportunities.

4. Add life energy to your space.
You can apply the Bagua map, a tool used by many Feng Shui consultants to illustrate how different sections of a space correspond to different aspects of life, to your desk. For instance, the back left corner of your desk represents wealth and abundance. The back right corner represents relationships. What do you currently have located in the corners of your desk?

But even without any knowledge of the eight sectors of the Bagua, you can easily add life energy to your desk in the form of bamboo or a money tree plant. This can improve relationships in the office and amongst co-workers, as well as attracting wealth and good fortune to you.

5. Trust your instincts
When your minor adjustments are done, look around your office and consider your feelings. Are you more comfortable? Does the space seem to flow? Do any items create stress when you look at them or does your office create a calm, yet energized, feeling for you and others who enter? Do you feel productive or stagnant?

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Two magic words that help you get the results you want

2009-06-18T18:25:00.000+07:00

"The trouble with salespeople is that they'll say anything to make a sale." It's a common complaint and while it's true that there are indeed some who give into that kind of temptation, it's doubtful that you'll ever find one who is successful for very long. Top sales performers get to where they are-and stay there-because they are disciplined at what they do and because they communicate persuasively. This includes being choosy with their words-the opposite of saying anything-so they connect meaningfully with their customers and prospects.
Let me share with you two of the most powerful magic words that you as a sales professional can use to get the results you're looking for.
The power of "because"
The first word is one that might surprise you, since it's one that we all use a lot in everyday conversation. The word is "because." To explain, let me share with you the results of a landmark social experiment led by Harvard-based behavioral scientist, Dr. Ellen Langer, who demonstrated how careful use of "because" can be amazingly persuasive with people. In Dr. Langer's experiment, her assistant asked people waiting to use a Xerox machine if she could jump ahead of the line. Langer found that if the line-jumper simply asked if she could use the photocopier first ("Excuse me, I have five pages. May I use the Xerox machine?"), sixty percent would comply.
That's not a bad result at all, but when the question was changed slightly, the results were truly astonishing. When the line-jumper asked: "May I use the Xerox machine because I am in a rush?" nearly everyone (94 percent) complied!
There's valuable insight in this experiment that we can apply to sales and the art of persuasion. First, it's surprising how well people tend to respond to a request when you first ask for their consent. And yet people respond even better to request or an idea when they are given a rationale that supports what you're asking them to do.
Consider how this can be applied to your work as a sales professional. The next time you're writing the closing line to a sales letter or email and you want to encourage your reader to take action today, rather than close with "call us today," try this instead: "Act now and call us today, because this offer expires on November 30th." The results you get could really surprise you.
The power of "never"
Let's turn now to the second magic word you need in your persuasion toolbox: "never." It's a word that works in ways altogether different from the word "because." While that latter word is commonplace and helps people form in their own minds a logical explanation for why they should do what you're asking them to do, "never" is a word that people don't want to be associated with.
In sales, you can leverage that to your advantage when dealing with someone who seems unwilling to make the commitment to buy. For example, you might say: "you have looked at our products and you have considered the benefits of choose us over our competitors...and yet I get the sense that there will never be a chance for us to do business together."
Most people when they hear that will feel compelled to say or do something to position themselves as far as possible from the word "never." After all, doing business with people is a positive thing, so who would want to be seen as the person responsible for that never happening?
An important caveat
It's important to remember that while these two magic words-because and never-can be very powerful, they also have to be used with great care. They lose much of their effect if they're over-used. And each time you use these tools, you need to be 100% certain that they're backed by the truth, otherwise your credibility can be seriously damaged. As Zig Ziglar once said: "The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity." Persuasive tools aren't meant to deceive your customers, rather they are to be used to help people make good choices, to commit to an idea and to help put you back in control of a sale.

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The Linguistic Hearsay Rule: The synthesis of hearsay and precedent

2009-06-18T18:22:00.000+07:00

When the doctrine of precedent and the rule of hearsay are merged into a single mode of jurisprudence, they form the synthetic doctrine of linguistic hearsay. This legal synthetic is then applied to the following question: Can the linguistic hearsay rule be applied to statutory interpretation in a way that is beneficial to individuals faced with the task of interpreting a statute? The answer to this question depends in large measure on how conscientiously the practitioner applies the linguistic hearsay rule. As the following discussion will demonstrate, when applied correctly, the linguistic hearsay rule provides an intellectually derived legal construct from which to decide the appropriate interpretation of the statue.

The linguistic hearsay rule is based upon the tenets of the rule against hearsay. When the factors upon which reliability of witness' testimony depends (perception, memory and narration) are transposed on the doctrine of precedent, the strengths and weaknesses of the varying degrees of precedent become apparent. The discussion of the synthesis of hearsay and precedent can be broken down into two areas: (1) perception and narration and (2) memory. Though analyzed separately, the two are indivisible intertwined. As one commentator put it, "[M]emory does not exist without perception and there is no psychologically meaningful perception without memory."

The rule against hearsay recognizes that particular types of evidence or information are less reliable than others to the resolution of the questions presented in a legal case. By excluding the unreliable evidence, the legal system is striving to ensure that the decision reached is the correct one. Though the doctrine of precedent does not at first seem to share any common ground with the rule against hearsay, two similarities are reveled upon further inspection. Substantively, both rules are about assuring the continued well-functioning of the truth-seeking mission of the legal system. Procedurally, they are both aimed at limiting the amount of information that the trier of fact (be it judge or jury) may consider when deciding the case.

Beyond this, other similarities and dissimilarities are revealed. The jurisdiction for limiting the testimonial evidence revolves around the veracity of the witnesses account. The justification for the doctrine of precedent revolves around the issue of social stability. Though these justifications are different, the two doctrines are not as philosophically discordant as they may initially appear. One of the primary goals in a judicial system is to maintain a just and stable society, and both have, as their result, the furtherance of these goals. In concluding that the presentation of evidence by one party against the next is the best possible way to structure a trial court procedure, the limitation of hearsay statements exemplifies a legal system whose central purpose is to assist in maintaining a stable, well ordered, and when possible, just society.

Although the substantive justifications in the doctrine of precedent are readily apparent, its procedural purpose is not as easily perceived. The similarities are evident, however, if one looks to the ultimate goal of the legal system -- a goal which has as one of its socio-political foundations the determination that maintaining legal precedent further the stability of a legal system by promoting fairness, predictability, and judicial efficiency into American society. The process by which these time honored goals are achieved may be substantive by design, but the process is procedural in application. Without firmly grounded procedural precepts, the end could not be attained. The doctrine of precedent's utilitarian purpose is ultimately procedural in nature - not unlike the hearsay rule.

In order to further the substantive goals, the legal system has determined that once a case has been decided, an exploration into the equities of a later case with similar facts need not be considered at trial. The legal system thereby employs a procedural device to sustain and/or further a substantive justification. In concluding that there are particularly strong justifications for retaining the rulings of a precedent court, the legal system disallows the reintroduction of legal arguments that were struck down in the precedent court's opinion. As one can observe these two theses are not that far apart after all; and thus the benefits which attach to the legal system from the introductions of the linguistic hearsay is readily apparent. The rule against linguistic hearsay subjects earlier court decisions to the same exacting scrutiny imposed on other out-of-court statements. The rule's overarching concern for truthfulness and reliability manifests itself in the assurance that the present court's opinion does not suffer from diminished probity. In the end, the linguistic hearsay rule provides for a more structured method of deciding case.

However, for this to happen, all parties must understand that linguistic hearsay rule is not taking a difficult subject and yet adding another layer of dense jurisprudential philosophy upon it. Rather, it is taking a few tried and true evidentiary principles and applying them in a different manner. The linguistic hearsay rule allows the judge to look at the case with complete philosophical objectivity. By relying on the linguistic hearsay rule, the judge bases his interpretation of a statute solely on a system of jurisprudence that has, as its only goal, the dispensation of a legal result tailored to the participants at the bar. Moreover, the linguistic hearsay rule is not ideologically dependent or prejudiced towards any of the particular schools of jurisprudence. Its sole concern is with the prior determination of the interpretation of a statute. By fashioning tools to aid in its "truth-finding" mission (such as cross-examination), the probability that the linguistic hearsay rule will accomplish this mission is greatly increased. The linguistic hearsay rule is useful precisely because the heuristic standard by which memory, perception, and narration are compared, provides a greater degree of truth in the outcome of the trial than would a rigid non-analytical method of precedent-bound statutory interpretation.

If the linguistic hearsay rule is applied to precedent, it would most certainly have a profound impact. Since the doctrine of precedent is premised on stability, the introduction of this concept would throw our legal system into temporary disarray. The author submits, however, that it would be disarray that is more procedural than substantive, more instructive than apocalyptic. The linguistic hearsay rule does no more than recharacterize the use of precedent in statutory interpretation and provide an analytical construct to assist some of the scholastic criticism that surrounds statutory interpretation. This process of jurisprudence could be quickly assimilated into our legal system due to its familiar substantive, if not procedural, elements. The linguistic hearsay rule does not seek to denigrate the historicity of the doctrine of precedent, rather it criticizes the historicism of its continued use.

Admittedly, the synthesis of two ostensible disparate legal devices may be so fraught with difficulties that it is ultimately discredited. On the other hand, it may well provide the basis for another doctrine vantage point. If the former should come to fruition, then surely our legal system is better off. The above analysis is intended to provide another analytical tool in the ongoing processes of statutory interpretation. No matter what decision is ultimately reached, the fact that a new analytical perspective has been discovered will inhere to the benefit of our legal system.

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Creating Solutions for Coworker Disagreements

2009-06-18T17:53:00.000+07:00

When passion, timelines and stresses run high coworkers will inevitably encounter disagreements possibly leading to conflict that could sabotage or stymie your company’s values or performance. As corporations become more global and teams diversify, many different perceptions, cultures, needs, and values are created within an organization. Corporations should be proactive in implementing solution oriented processes for employee disagreements and resolutions. If the company has not taken a systems approach, take control and prepare yourself to become a solutions oriented trusted leader within your team. Some basic rules to follow when involved is disagreements:

1. Step One: It is best to take the lead and communicate your perception of the situation. Be honest, and explain how the situation has impacted your emotions and your work performance.
2. Step 2: Identify exactly where the disagreement began. Do not interrupt, instead listen and ask non-leading probing questions to clarify what your partner’s side of the story is.
3. Step 3: Brainstorm and identify realistic solutions. Execute a solution, agree on the action(s) moving forward so the situation does not escalate.
4. Check in and share ideas: Coworkers do not need to be friends, however, it is important to utilize best practices to earn each other’s respect in order to create a more positive working environment.

Best practices to remember:

* Set up a specific meeting, breakfast, lunch or afternoon coffee.
* Be a good listener.
* Ask good questions.
* When you are explaining your side of the story, give specific examples of action. Take responsibility for your side of the issue.
* Expect to be surprised by perceptions.
* Do not go in with a competitive attitude that you want to win, be willing to negotiate and compromise.
* Remember, sixty five percent communication is non-verbal, if you are listening to your peer and you roll your eyes, the meeting could sour very quickly.
* Do not be dominant, do not interrupt or tell someone how they should or should not feel in a given situation.
* If there are more than the two of you, practice facilitation skills so each party gets equal say in the discussion.
* Use good eye contact and be specific by using “I” when describing your feeling and perceptions.
* Do not hide behind corporate guidelines to camouflage your perceptions and feelings.
* Let everyone speak or even vent, but be in control and have a goal at the beginning of the discussion and an action plan at the end.

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Company formation: Taking the first step

2009-06-18T17:50:00.000+07:00

Forming a company of your own is your first crucial step towards achieving a combination of self-employment and financial security. Before you take the plunge, however, having some good knowledge about company formation will help you to do things the right way. Some factors are to be kept in mind before you even think about registering your company. These are,

1. Go for a Limited Company: When you are opening up a small company, it is always a good idea to register it as a limited company. That way, the shareholders’, directors’ or your personal assets will not be affected by the financial status of the company. This will give you and the other people of the company a lot of financial immunity.

2. Name it properly and choose the type: You will have to choose a name for your company first, and confirm thorough the registration offices that the name has not been registered already. Once you have chosen the name, decide whether you will be registering it as a limited company, a non-profit organization, a charity house or a limited partnership company. This is important, as it will also form a part of your company name.

3. Fill out the docs: Once you have chosen the name of your choice, start filing the necessary documents. Pay the registration fee to the authorities first. Then, prepare the Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association yourself, or have your lawyer or the company formation agent prepare those for you. There are a few other forms to be filled up as well. These forms contain information about the shareholders' rights, the permanent physical address of the company, Directors' powers and the name and address of the Company Secretary. Without filing these important bits of information, the registration process cannot be completed.

4. Hire a good formation agent: If you are confident about your or your lawyer’s abilities and knowledge depth regarding establishment of a company, fine. If not, however, hiring a good formation agent will be your best option for setting up your company properly with respect to legal formalities. Hire a formation agent who has good experience and reputation. If you have friends who run businesses of their own, consult their opinions.

Once you have completed the procedures mentioned above, your company will be registered and ready for commencing operations. All the above steps can also be carried out via online sites nowadays, but opt for this method only if you are knowledgeable about all applicable laws and procedures.

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The Best Kept Secret In Business and Life

2009-06-18T17:46:00.000+07:00

The Best Kept Secret In Business and Life

When you throw a pebble into a pond, you see a splash and hear the plunk of the pebble hitting the water and sinking to the bottom. You also see concentric circles rippling out from the place where the pebble hit the water. Whether you realized it or not, you have caused change (splash, plunk, ripple) through a single and simple act.

Ripples in life and in business can be created by even very small pebbles (actions). For instance, taking the time to talk to someone in the supermarket line can have a big influence on them. Or a simple smile at someone in passing (instead of glancing away) may make a significant difference in their day.

When you take the time to make a connection, it inspires the other person to do the same for someone else.

Successful businesses are built on relationships---with clients, service providers, venders and peers. When you act honestly and with a sharing attitude in your business, it produces positive ripples---and we may not know when or how, but those actions return to us.

Tip #1: Be a SHARE-giver

In today's world, many small business owners are spending a great deal of time trying to identify the tools, techniques and strategies to help them get more business and generate a steady stream of revenue.

They are looking for what they can GET, acquire, add or purchase to make this happen. Very few think in terms of what they can GIVE.

One of the surest ways to feel good about yourself and about the world around you is to simply pay attention to others. In your business this could be as easy as:

· Sharing helpful information
· Offering a suggestion
· Remembering a birthday or holiday
· Passing on a referral
· Making a recommendation
· Including them in a brainstorming session
· Complimenting them
· Offering to help with a project

Share from your own experience. You have more to share than you realize. You may be the only one who can touch someone with your smile, words or actions. Remember, it's the small gestures that make a huge difference.

Tip #2: Accent-YOU-ate the Positive

In today's trying and frequently negative times, your sphere of influence (database) needs to know you are still around.

Send them a note or give them a call to let them know you are eager to assist them AND that you can do it within their budget. Remember the words 'I can do as much or as little as you want' and 'I can work within your budget'.

Practice the following:

1. Be Upbeat and Vital- people are attracted to those who are optimistic, energized and uplifting.

2. Be Visible- get out and meet people, attend luncheons and meetings, offer to give presentations.

3. Don't Stop Marketing!- have a system in place to market your business in some form or fashion EVERY day.
Ask yourself each day:

Who did I make smile today?
What did I do to make someone feel special today?

It's amazing how when we concentrate on making a difference in the lives of others, the ripple effect not only reaches others, but it comes back to us too!

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Tips for Environmentally Friendly Brochure Printing

2009-06-18T17:43:00.000+07:00

Brochure printing is a necessary function of your marketing operations, but it doesn’t have to be a burden for our environment. Business brochure printing can be environmentally friendly if you follow these “green” brochure printing tips.

1. Save paper by printing smaller and more effective brochures. Avoid using large sheets of paper and create small eye-catching brochure printing designs. Use your brochure to present your main selling points and your company website address, so that you can use your online website to provide all the necessary information. You will be surprised how effective a mini brochure or postcard can be if you provide a link to your website.

2. Recycled paper is one of the best ways to share your respect for the environment. Technology has increased so that recycled paper comes in many weights and colors for your brochure printing. If you want to add an extra “green” feel to your brochure, try unbleached recycled paper that appears slight brown. This will also add a design element that cannot be readily achieved with non-recycled papers.

3. Re-useable brochures are a great way to reduce paper waste. In order to re-use your brochures, try to limit the use of dates or special events attributed to a time period. For example, don’t include the name of the tradeshow you are attending or a special seasonal promo. Design brochures that can be used for many years to come so you won’t be throwing out old brochures that are no longer good for use.

4. Create unique brochures that also serve a secondary purpose. For example, a brochure might also serve as an envelope for future correspondence. A custom fold and binding solution can create a pocket in your brochure for such a purpose. Another example would be a brochure that could be used as an appointment card. Create a perforated area that can be filled out with a pen and ripped along the perforation to work as an appointment card.

The three-pronged concept of “Recycle, Reduce and Reuse” should always be considered when you are designing brochures. Recycle old brochures and use recycled paper for new brochure printing. Reduce the amount of paper used by designing smaller brochures on lighter papers. Reuse brochures for many events by designing brochures that are not limited to a time frame. Innovation is the key for additional environmentally safe practices. Come up with creative solutions to apply the above principles.

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Saving Costs on Business Brochure Printing

2009-06-18T17:39:00.000+07:00

Marketing brochures are a great way to inform people about your business’ products and services. There are a variety of business brochure printing options that can help expand your current market. Sales brochures, product brochures and trade show brochures are only a few of the many options you have at your
disposal. Brochure printing is an integral part of your marketing arsenal and should never be overlooked. Saving costs on marketing materials is always a
great way to stretch your marketing dollars. Here are a few tips on how you can save costs on your business brochure printing.

1. Order your brochure printing in bulk from an affordable online printer. Online printers tend to be more affordable because they are able to consolidate their fixed overhead expenses by reducing the number of brick and mortar locations they operate. In addition, online printers usually handle
larger volumes of work, because they draw from a larger geographic customer base and are able to offer better discounts. When ordering in bulk, you should design brochures that can be used for years to come. Avoid using dates or content that is prone to change. Also, avoid using overnight or rush shipping as it tends to be an unnecessary expense. Instead, plan out your marketing materials in advance to ensure that they arrive in time.

2. Convey more information using less space with an effective brochure printing design. A well designed brochure should display all the necessary information without wasting space. However, don’t cram all your information into a small brochure. Instead, use diagrams in lieu of text and bullet points to highlight important features. It is not necessary to include conversational text or editorial opinions. Most prospective clients will only skim the main points of a brochure! Make it simple for your prospects to make an informed decision by only including pertinent information in diagrams, charts and bullet point lists.

3. Stick with standard sizes and lighter paper stocks. Custom brochure printing sizes usually demand a premium price. Stick with the standard sizes and use lighter text stocks. Heavier text stocks are great for effectively conveying a luxurious or formal feeling, but a clean design with good information is always a winning combination. Paper is important when printing brochures, but consider using the most common paper stock and sizes. Printers purchase standard paper stocks at lower prices and can pass that savings on to you.

4. Take a basic graphics design course at the local community college. By learning how to design your own professional brochures, you will save a ton of money in designer fees. Graphic designers are very talented at creating aesthetically pleasing designs, but who knows your business better than you?

Experts agree that marketing is important in any economic climate. In fact, many respected marketing and sales professionals believe that it is necessary to increase advertising during an economic recession. Whether your business is well established or just starting out, marketing is a necessity. Expand your marketing efforts with cost-effective brochure printing for your business.

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Trade Show Brochure Printing Tips for Small Business Owners

2009-06-18T17:16:00.000+07:00

Tradeshows are a great opportunity for small business owners to find major clients and expand their business. Unfortunately, your competitors know this, too. The fierce competition present at tradeshows is evident in the millions of dollars spent on trade show marketing materials such as custom booth designs and extensive business brochure printing. To give your business a fighting chance, you need to be well prepared with an informative and attractive brochure printing design. In addition, you need to prepare a brochure printing display that is easily accessible and aesthetically pleasing. Here are a few tip on how you can maximize the effectiveness of your business brochure printing.

1. Custom folds will make your brochure stick out in a sea of tri-fold and bi-fold brochures. Consider developing a fold that will add excitement and suspense to the information being presented in your brochure printing. For example, a rolled fold is a great way to present information in a structured order. As the rolled fold opens up, you are able to see one panel at a time. This is one example of how you could make a custom fold brochure that leaves a lasting impression.

2. There are many paper stock options for brochure printing. Common paper stocks are great for cost savings, but they tend to make for boring brochures. If your brochure has the same texture and gloss as 20 others, what is the unique value of your brochure? Try using custom coatings on your paper stocks for a unique presentation. Also, for those who are environmentally conscious, consider a paper stock that recycled and uncoated. This can help you convey your environmental responsibility while presenting a unique brochure printing design.

3. Brochure printing displays are one of the most overlooked tools in tradeshow marketing. Businesses and retailers are well versed in creating exciting and attention grabbing point-of-sale displays, but they fail to transcend that concept to brochure printing displays. Your brochure printing display is the best method for effectively distributing your print marketing materials. Invest in brochure stands and sales people to distribute materials while supporting their endeavor with poster print and vinyl sign displays.

Innovative thinking and solid business principles will go a long way to creating effective business brochure printing designs. Tradeshows are the setting for of your greatest business opportunities. Don’t fall short of your competition in any area, especially brochure printing! Remember that trade show attendees most often leave with only business cards and brochures. A business card is great for sharing your contact information, but a brochure will be your only way to provide a lasting information source.

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Day Trading At The Beach - Can It Get Any Better?

2009-06-18T17:14:00.000+07:00

Day trading attracts plenty of hype. Slick vendors want you to believe that you can trade whenever and wherever you want. You could even be on vacation and make money at the same time. They push the image of someone with a laptop on the beach, ticking off profits in between swimming, building castles with the kids, and taking romantic walks with a tanned, beautiful someone by your side.

This dreamlike image is, of course, just a dream. You cannot trade at the beach. And, believe me, I have tried. I have done my best to live up to this dream of making money in luxurious leisure. But there are some serious problems with that image of the laptop at the beach. Three serious problems in fact.

First, the beach is a sunny place. Of course, you’re saying; that’s why it ought to be a wonderful place to do business! But anyone who has taken their computer outside knows that the sun makes it impossible to see the screen. Add to that the problem that my eyes are light sensitive, which means I have to wear sunglasses (which are also necessary beach wear). So not only is it too bright to see my laptop’s small screen already, but I have to put dark shades between it and my eyes. The only solution I found is draping an extra-large beach towel over both me and my computer. But, of course, this defeats the purpose of being out in the sun at the beach, and my kids were embarrassed to be seen with me.

Second, the beach is sandy. Again, you may think this is an obvious observation, but it’s a point those vendors neglect to remind you of when selling you this fantasy. Sand may look stationary, but, believe me, it is an explorer at heart. I found sand in places I’d forgotten I had. But, while I can take a shower, my computer can’t. And nothing clogs up a laptop fan faster than a few grains of beautiful white sand slowly grinding down all of your laptop’s most intricate parts.

Third, being at the beach was supposed to be a vacation, not work. My idea of life on the beach includes sleeping in, enjoying a nice breakfast, and then slowly starting the day. But day trading brings its own schedule with it. The best moves in the markets happen in the first two hours after the opening. If you are somewhere on a beach in Florida, then you are in luck. You only need to get up by 8 in the morning, Eastern Standard Time, so you can start trading the Euro and the Interest Rates at 8:30am. But if your idea of a beach involves the Pacific Ocean, set your alarm for 5 in the morning! And Hawaii? Why even bother going to bed?

No, the fact is that day trading is not like sitting on the beach at all. It does, in fact, require work. Even if you can find a wireless connection out by the water, you’re still going to have to chart trends, research markets, and watch your trades. The fact is that the beach is distracting. It’s supposed to be. But distraction is the last thing you want when a market is quickly trending down, and it is already past your stop loss. All the fun you had splashing in the water while the market kept dropping won’t seem as fun when you get back to the computer, no matter how many great pictures you now have.

In fact, you may end up having to sell that digital camera and hitchhike your way back home in order to cover your losses.

No, day trading and a day at the beach are not meant to mix. We are better served by day trading now in order to enjoy even more days in the sun and sand later. So wipe that image of the sun-drenched laptop from your mind as quickly as you wipe sand off your posterior, and get back to work.

It will make the vacation all the more enjoyable when you can afford it.

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The High Cost of Free

2009-06-18T17:11:00.000+07:00

Who knew that “free” really meant “expensive”? That may seem like a contradiction, but day traders can easily find themselves in a situation where it turns out to be true.

I teach a number of strategies that require software that displays tick charts. However I often have students who tell me that they use such-and-such piece of software that will not display them. But they refuse to change because the software they are using was free.

Since many people try day trading as a supplement to their regular income, they do not often want to invest in it before showing a profit. But there is a problem with this line of thinking. Why does it seem so unreasonable for people to spend around $100 on a piece of decent charting software when they hope to make thousands of dollars from it each month?

On the one hand, this attitude is wrong because the software you use is not simply a tool. It is an investment which should pay for itself multiple times over.

But there is a larger problem with this attitude of not wanting to invest in a commitment to day trading. You might have heard the saying, "Trading is a zero-sum game." If you want to buy a stock, a commodity or a currency, then somebody else has to sell it to you. In some markets this might be a market maker, but most of the times it's another trader.

What this means is that you are in competition with someone else. If you buy and prices are going up and you win, then the trader who took the other side of your trade loses. Admittedly, he could be trading in a different timeframe, and while you are taking profits he might still be in the trade and just experiencing a drawdown. But for simplicity’s sake, let's say that if you win, the person who took the other side of your trade loses and vice versa. In other words with every trade, someone either makes money or loses money. You cannot participate in the market “for free” and with zero risk. Someone has to lose for someone else to gain. Someone who comes into day trading with the attitude that they can succeed without putting themselves on the line, even if that means dropping $100 on a piece of good software, is not cut out for day trading.

We play what they call "the game of games," and we play it to win. When you trade, you are going up against the brightest minds in the industry, equipped with the best software and hardware, using multiple monitors, $800 chairs, ergonomic desks and lighting so that they never get tired, a blazing fast internet and data connection. If you think you can magically reap the rewards of a system dominated by these high powered figures with free charting software that cannot even display tick charts, then you are outclassed from the beginning.

Inexperienced and “casual” day traders can profit. But they can’t do it without an investment in time, research, experience, and, at the very least, the right tools for the job. Otherwise, they may think that they are playing the markets for “free” when, in fact, they are setting themselves up for a very expensive prospect of losing time and again to those willing to invest in their endeavors.

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The $700 Billion Bailout Plan - A Good Idea?

2009-06-18T17:09:00.000+07:00

We have all heard plenty of talk, both positive and negative, about the $700 billion bailout plan, and there are now rumors of similar plans in the works. The discussion dominated the recent election, and it continues to be a primary concern both on “Wall Street” and “Main Street.” Many people who have never concerned themselves with high level economic issues are finding themselves writing, or being solicited to write, letters to their congressmen and women in support of or opposition to the plan.

But with this high level financial decision and high level of potential effect on individual taxes, it is important for those of us who do not spend our days reading about the Secretary of the Treasury to know what is involved with this plan. Many people continue to wonder if investing $700 billion to rescue the U.S. financial system, and as a result the U.S. economy, is really a good idea.

A little perspective helps us see what is really involved with this plan. $700 billion is of course a huge amount of money. But in 2008 alone, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve already committed more than $900 billion dollar to bailouts. Since they did not all happen at the same time, you were unlikely to have heard about them, nor to have realized the magnitude. There are reports that over the past three years, bailouts already on the books have exceeded a total of $4 trillion. But most of the deals either went unreported in the mainstream media or you might have forgotten about them already. With all of this in mind, $700 billion, while still huge, is not so unusual as it might otherwise seem.

But even if it is the timing, rather than the amount, that makes this bailout plan unique, where does all this money go? The new $700 billion in particular is supposed to be doled out in the following amounts:

. The Federal Reserve will loan $85 billion to Insurer AIG.
. $200 billion will go to Fannie Mae and Freddie Max at $100 billion each.
. $300 billion is for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to refinance failing mortgages.
. $4 billion is for local communities to help them buy and repair foreclosed homes.
. $87 billion will go to JPMorgan Chase & Co to help them bailing out Lehman Brothers.
. $29 billion will go to JPMorgan Chase's for the buyout of Bear Stearns & Co in March.
. $200 billion will be loaned to various banks issued through the Fed's Term Auction Facility.

When we look at the details of where the money is going, it is harder to be for or against the plan as a whole. Many people find certain terms reasonable and others unfair. But looking at an itemized summary of where the money goes can help us be more sober when we think about whether or not the plan, or plans, are a good idea. $700 in one chunk may initially invite fear and skepticism, but, when we see the details, it makes more sense.

Personally, I would like to see a list like this created that consolidates all of the bailout plans, from the past, present, and future, into one solid plan. This will make it easier to manage the huge amount of money that needs to be committed. And let's face it: These bailouts will happen anyway, whether the Senate and the House of Representatives approve the bill or not. The only difference is that they will happen behind the scenes and in smaller portions, and we might not even notice it.

I for one would like to have more transparency, and a consolidated plan is one way to achieve it.However, before committing any money, certain key people need to be held accountable for their actions. Saying that the money will not be used for "Golden Parachutes", though necessary, is insufficient. Those who put our economy in the position of needing to be thrown a costly lifesaver by the American taxpayers need to be fired at the least and probably put in jail. The worst possible outcome is that this bailout money could go to the same people who created this mess. Having a more transparent account of where the money goes will help us all be sure that this does not occur.

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Should You Let Your Profits Run?

2009-06-18T17:05:00.000+07:00

Knowing when to accept your profits is key to successful day trading. However, many people often think that you can earn more by letting your profits run. This strategy almost always fails, and it is why I find that setting profit targets is one of the few ways to guarantee that you turn a market gain into a monetary gain.

The main principle behind using profit targets is that it helps you to control your emotions. When people exit a trade, they are usually too early or too late. Most people cannot pick tops and bottoms, or at least not consistently. What often happens, then, is that people get out too early, see the market continue to move in their direction, and feel tempted to re-enter. They often grow angry at themselves for leaving too early and want revenge. So they enter again. But now, of course, it is too late, and the trend is already exhausted. As soon as they enter, prices move against them, and they realize a loss.

In this situation, regret, revenge, and greed take over and end up costing someone money. But the same thing can happen when people get out too late. Let's assume a trader was right about the direction of the market and saw $500 in profits. He haven't taken any, since he wants to let his profits run. But now the market retraces, and his unrealized profits decrease to $400. He now thinks to himself, "This is a normal retracement, and I'm sure the market will continue in my direction very soon."

But it doesn't. His unrealized profits shrink to $300, and now he comes up with a plan: "As soon as the market recovers and I see $500 in profits again, I exit". And it really happens. The market bounces back and he sees $400 in unrealized profits. But then the market retraces again, and his profits shrink to $200. He wonders if this is a "normal" retracement or if the trend is exhausted. At this point he is uncertain when to exit, and this indecision paralyses him. He sits and waits, hoping that the market moves again in his direction.

But, still, it never happens. Prices are now hovering around his entry price, but since he has already seen $500 in (unrealized) profits, he doesn’t want to exit at break-even. He thinks, "The market will come back, the trend looks still strong", and starts justifying his position. He is desperately looking for clues that the market will continue to move in the right direction, and he might plot more indicators on the chart or even change to a different time frame.

With all this additional information, he now feels more confident that this is only a retracement, and that the market will bounce back shortly. But doubt remains, and he decides to take profits as soon as he sees $250 in unrealized profits. He is so focused on "being right" that he doesn’t realize how he is fooling and defeating himself. The market continues to go against him, and, instead of getting out of the trade, he looks at more indicators, more timeframes, more information. But all he has really done is to let a winning trade turn into a losing trade.

Profit targets can eliminate this kind of problem. Use a profit target and a stop loss, and put the trade on autopilot. Then, if the market moves beyond your profit target, leave it alone. Be happy and contend with your profits. After all, you realized profits. The key to trading success is to be right about the direction of the market, and then to realize the profits. Paper-profits are not worth anything. Take your money off the table as long as it is there!

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How Many Markets Should You Trade?

2009-06-18T17:02:00.000+07:00

Too often, I hear from traders who insist that they "specialize" in a single market. Although they may feel a sense of comfort and even mastery by trading exclusively in one market, this kind of approach is a serious mistake. As day traders, we are interested in profitable markets. But what defines a profitable market has nothing to do with the kind of market it is; rather, it depends on how it is trending. Consequently, a successful trader should commit him or herself to trading trending markets, no matter what they are.

By limiting yourself to only one market, you limit your chances to profit. There are times when a market is trending and easy to trade, but there are times when markets are just moving sideways. The more markets you watch, the more opportunities you get to locate a trend each and every day. As I like to say, "Finding good trades means de-selecting the bad trades," but you can only stay away from bad trades by having a number of sources of good trades.

You can see the problem with only trading a single market with the following analogy. Let's say that you want some ice cream. You walk to the corner store and ask the lady behind the counter, "Do you have ice cream?" The lady responds, "Sure. What do you want: strawberry or vanilla ice cream?" Actually, you were looking for chocolate ice cream, but since you only have these two flavors to choose from, you compromise and pick the vanilla ice cream. That's not exactly what you were looking for, but it's close enough. After all, it's ice cream and you don't walk away empty handed.

Now think about the following scenario: You are in the mood for ice cream and walk into a Baskin Robbins. You say "I want ice cream" and the man behind the counter smiles and says: "Of course! What flavor do you want?" You respond: "Chocolate" and he asks you "Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Belgium Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or Truffle Chocolate?" Now you have choices and you will get exactly what you want.

When you are trading only one market, you have limited choices and you will be forced to compromise. After all, you don't want to walk away "empty handed," and you might take a trade that only partially fits your trading plan. You will constantly be forced to settle for a less than an ideal trade because you've limited your options by looking at only a fraction of the available markets. Trading only one market means that you implicitly accept the limitations of that market, allowing it to set your possibilities rather than looking around for the best opportunities available for profit.

Once seen in this light, it should be obvious why trading only one market is never an advantageous strategy. Trading multiple markets is like walking into a Baskin Robbins if you want ice cream. You have many choices and can pick the market that fits your own personal style and trading goals. You will only take the best trades, and, therefore, increase your chances of making money with day trading.

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Day Trading and Pivot Points

2009-06-18T16:47:00.000+07:00

I am frequently asked how to use pivot points in day trading. They can certainly be useful tools, but, by themselves, they are not a real trading system or strategy. If you know how to calculate pivot points, however, they can be a helpful source of information.

Pivot points are most commonly used to determine support and resistance levels, which are the prices at which trends will tend to reverse direction. The support level indicates where the price will likely find “support” as it goes down and start to turn back up again. The resistance level is the opposite: the price where a trend tends to stop rising and start dropping.

When it comes to actually using pivot points, most traders refer to the "5-point-system." This system uses the previous day's high (H), low (L) and close (C), along with two support levels (S1 and S2) and two resistance levels (R1 and R2). The pivot points are calculated as follows:

R2 = P + (H - L) = P + (R1 - S1) R1 = (P x 2) - L P = (H + L + C) / 3 S1 = (P x 2) - H S2 = P - (H - L) = P - (R1 - S1)

If it has been some time since you’ve used formulas, however, don’t worry. Fortunately, there are many free pivot point calculators available, such as http://www.pivotpointcalculator.com, and you do not have to calculate them yourself. Once you have calculated the pivot points based on the previous day data, you simply plot them on your chart.

I have never heard of any professional trader who uses pivot points exclusively in their day trading. They should not be seen by themselves as a trading system since, in fact, you will find pivot points at many different places on a trend line. In other words, if the price falls below a certain support level, for example, you will be able to calculate another pivot point, or support level, below that one. Pivot points are not absolute numbers, but are relative to the price’s current position. Consequently, most traders use them in conjunction with other indicators, and some even use them as profit targets or stop loss levels.

Deciding whether or not to use pivot points depends entirely on your current trading strategy. Experiment with them first. Plot the pivot points on your chart, and determine whether they give you any additional information. Can you use them as a filter? Could you use them to narrow your stop loss? Would they keep you out of losing trades and therefore increase your trading performance? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you should update your trading plan and use them. Otherwise, delete them and keep your charts clean. Your charts should only ever contain information that you actively use, and you should never feel compelled to use an indicator just because others use it. Pivot points are no exception, no matter how widely used they are.

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5 Small Business Success Strategies for Beating the Recession Blues

2009-06-18T16:37:00.000+07:00

No one’s going to pretend that things aren’t challenging, but that might not be a bad thing. The following are five strategies for shifting your perspective and changing your set-in-stone way of doing business.

1) Shift your perspective. These are volatile times, but learn to view these economic challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities. When the media goes on and on about the doom and gloom of the bad economy, remember this is a ship that is slowing down to change direction, not a ship that is sinking. Market corrections are being made. As some doors close, others open. So get excited about the shifts. Try other doors. A setback can stop you in your tracks or set you on a new path towards success.

2) Review how you’re currently running your business and see what internal shifts can be made to implement new systems, streamline your process, and build your team.

3) Look for new target markets and new ways to present your product or service. Brainstorm. Don’t censor yourself. Throw out any ideas, no matter how silly they may sound. View your business from your customer’s point of view; view your business from different perspectives and you’ll be surprised at what you’ll learn.

4) Move forward on the marketing, promotional and public relations fronts. The worst thing a business can do in hard economic times is to pull the marketing plug. That is like pulling your customer lifeline. This is the exact time that you want to reach out to your customers.

5) Develop creative PR and media relations story ideas. Advertising can be expensive and you might need to be more conservative on that front, but that is all the more reason to be more creative on the public relations front. Remember the media is looking for stories. Look at your business from the perspective of an editor or producer; write out a list of five different compelling story ideas. Turn those ideas into press releases and start pitching them.

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Create a Think Tank and Create a Business Revolution

2009-06-18T15:37:00.000+07:00

10 ways to bring creative ideation to your organization

We all know that it's no time for Business as Usual. The good news amidst the bad economic news is this: "Revolutionary Business Ideas-- if not miracles are certain to occur during this economic crisis" and the reason is Painful. Organizations and individuals need Pain to Change. Pity but it’s true. We don't give up smoking until we can no longer endure the cough. We don't diet until we see the painful picture and we don't change our business model until we have enough pain/loss to look at other options. Or is there another option? Imagine having a Think Tank before you need one? Imagine creating one now. Imagine Creative Thinking as a Year-Round Process and not a Crisis Situation Room.

For years I have been asked about the ROI on "Business Ideation and Creativity Sessions" that force Executives and Teams to "forget about what is and imagine what could be". While many companies talk about having innovation and creativity in their organizations and in their annual reports, the number of companies that host annual ideation sessions or think tanks and have a Chief Creativity Officer is much smaller. Note: Those that do, tend to be on the list of the most progressive companies. That is until now....Now there is sufficient pain to seek creative solutions and business revolutions in just about every industry and company.

Here are 10 ways to bring creative ideation to your organization and move from pain to solutions:

1. Make “Creativity & Solution Finding” a Core Employee Competency. Emphasize that all employees are expected to be “Solution Oriented, Not Problem Focused” and provide at least one potential solution for each identified problem.

2. Establish a Chief Creativity Officer responsible for an ongoing creative process within your organization.

3. Include a quadrant of time (20percent) on every meeting agenda for “Creative Ideation” using ideation/think tank tools to improve an existing idea or create a revolutionary new idea.

4. Start planning how your company will participate in the World-Wide Celebration of Creativity and Innovation Day—It’s actually a whole week April 15 – 21st, beginning on the birthday of Leonardo Da’Vinci. Set aside time this week to train your leadership team and employees on creative thinking processes, unveil a creativity room, or host a creative customer event.

5. Post a “Problem” of the Week and “Solutions” Board in a Central Communications Area. You can use a Visual Collage and/or Mind-Map that will stimulate both Left and Right Brain Thinking. Ask employees to post their creative ideas and recommendations to a clearly stated problem of the week and watch the magic/solutions unfold before your eyes! Note: Include sticky notes or a special sticky board that is used by creativity facilitators and keep a supply of, markers and a stack of old magazines to encourage the creation of visual problem/solution collages.

6. Give employees an hour or two each week to work on a project of their choosing. Working on not what they have to do, but what they could do to improve your company’s production and/or services. Companies who have incorporated this strategy report that their greatest innovations have very often been from these “self-directed employee creativity hours”.

7. Introduce the Strategic and Creative Problem Solving Process to your organization. Yes there is an art and science to creative thinking along with tools and techniques used by professional facilitators in organizational think tanks.

8. Shake up Creativity with an “Employee Brain Gym” Today’s savvy educators incorporate brain gym activities so students test better and get the left and right brain working. Yes, it also works for employees. Unleash the genius with mind-body/creativity exercises.

9. Consider carving out a “Creativity Room” free of technology which provides a stimulating thinking environment for employees. Environment affects mood and yes Creativity. Look at Google if you want to see a mind-blowing model for fostering innovation in the workplace through design of creative spaces.

10. Post Questions for Continuous Business Improvement such as “What are we doing that is just plain stupid? If you were in charge what are the top 3 things you would do to improve sales, service, communication, etc? How can we be more effective?

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Managing your companies reputation

2009-06-18T15:35:00.001+07:00

What's the chatter online about you personally, your company, the quality of what you manufacture, the quality of your services? What are your customers, your ex-employees, and your competition saying about you? Information travels quickly across the Internet. So, listen to the online conversations about your brand. How are these conversations affecting the way people view your organization?

With the growth of consumer-generated media such as blogs, forums and messageboards, information can be quickly generated and indexed by search engines. For business leaders, it is vitally important to know what's being said online, especially messages that are negative. Listening creates the opportunity to take action and resolve internal problems or deal with malicious information, both of which hurt your brand image and your corporate reputation.

What is the best way to effectively protect an online reputation?

Online reputations should be planned out, practiced and managed. You can accomplish that by creating and optimizing positive websites regarding your name or brand. You can have a low-budget PPC campaign going as well. Send out a press release, contribute frequently to a blog, get friends to post a page about you, etc. Publish the information you wish to have people see and read about you on the Web.

Three concepts to master for search engine reputation management

Monitor

What to monitor? Brands, products, company and key executives. Types of content? News Search, Social Media/Tags, Standard Search Results, Blogs and Forums.

Where to monitor? Google and Yahoo alerts; RSS feed subscriptions to search results from organizations such as Technorati, Feedster, Yahoo & Google News, Blog Pulse (and Social Media, via tags).

Optimize

Companies that want to protect their brand visibility on the Web would do well to make optimizing their brand content a best practice. They should optimize all digital communications, including: PR, marketing, HR, investor relations, and related electronic content that is publicly available. Social Media (text, images, audio, video) will produce more branded content in theSERPs.

Engage - Address the cause, once a negative mention has been identified.

Research the situation. Is there merit? If not, provide the facts and ask for corrections. If yes, then offer to discuss. Be ready to respond with your own blog. Be honest, be transparent, and LISTEN.

Results can be anything from a position turnaround to creation of another loyal brand evangelist who will thereafter generate only positive comments about your company.

The bottom line? Today online reputation management (ORM) is mandatory.

A damaged reputation can spell the difference between being part of the "in crowd" and being a loner. For businesses, a damaged or negative reputation can mean millions of dollars in lost revenue. There are a few reputable ORM agencies to help you assess your situation and take appropriate action. For highlights on how Moncur Associates would approach your issues with reputation management, send us a quick note.
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Tropical Vacation - Unwind Yourself

2009-06-18T15:32:00.000+07:00

A tropical vacation can be a great opportunity for you to lose yourself in the beauty of nature and get rid of everyday stress. The sea is your baby, so you can explore it to your heart’s content. Are you wondering what the options for a tropical vacation are? Well, you are spoilt for choice, here.

Consider Belize to the South of Mexico and north east of Guatemala. Home to seven marine world heritage sites and an abundance of marine life, the crystal clear waters in Belize give you loads of pleasure. The lush green vegetation and the time that you get to spend away from the milling crowd make your tropical vacation here, absolutely divine. If you are a sporting enthusiast then snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing in the inland waters and white water rafting are just some of the things you can enjoy here. A trip scheduled between November and April will be perfect for white water rafting as the rivers run harder then.

Of course, there is much more to this tropical vacation destination than meets the eye. On land there are Maya caves in Belize which are worth checking out. They are a storehouse of unique natural treasures. Some are home to beautiful crystal formations and others have even rivers right running though them.

There are many more tropical vacation destinations that you can explore. Hawaii, the Bahamas Fiji, Bora Bora and the Caribbean islands are all wonderful spots for a tropical vacation. It’s amazing but true that at every Caribbean island you visit, will have a different kind of rum which are the specialty of these islands. The many islands of Hawaii like the Maui and the Big Island are popular too.

The azure waters of Fiji and its white beaches are like an elixir of life. If you are worried about your budget, you can relax. Fiji has options to suit every pocket. You can choose the way you want your vacation to be! If it’s Hawaii that has caught your fancy then the surf and sand await you. If you love the Hollywood, you might just get lucky in Hawaii where many movies are shot regularly! There is a lot more to Hawaii apart from the sun, surf and sand. Beautiful waterfalls and places of historic interest like the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are all an absolute must-see. If you are the one for teeing away then you should head for Maui, it has 16 golf courses to offer to you.

A tropical vacation can be enjoyed thoroughly both alone and with family. It provides you with lots of entertainment options. Most of the tropical vacation destinations have loads of ways to pamper you, like you could give the wellness spas, a try. You can enjoy the best time of your life, at a tropical location and take back home fond memories.
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All You Need To Know To Be A Flight Attendant

2009-06-18T15:28:00.000+07:00

A flight attendant is the airline’s face, as they are the people who come in direct contact with the commuter. The law makes it mandatory for all major airline operators to provide flight attendants for the safety and security of flight passengers. There is a great scope in this profession as a growing number of people are traveling nowadays, creating demand for more airlines and thus, airline-related jobs. But the competition is equally stiff, as a huge number of youngsters seek to be flight attendants.

The basic qualification for the job is a high school diploma. The aspirants are required to apply to the airline operators. From here, they are picked after interviews. The airline companies have set parameters for physical features like height and weight and selections are made accordingly. Also, they prefer people, who have a pleasing personality and good communication skills. Knowledge of other languages and any experience in dealing with public is an added advantage. To acquire these skills and to fare well in airline interviews, the candidates usually attend courses at special air-hostess academies. This prepares them for the interaction and increases their chances of selection.

On being picked up by an airline, they need to undergo special training. The training usually takes place at the headquarters of the airlines. The training mainly focuses on safety of passengers, but also includes many other aspects of the duties of flight attendants. Safety training comprises of checking for security measures; delivering first aid and serious medical aid such as defibrillation, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); dealing with in-flight crisis like firefighting, decompression; managing emergencies like passenger evacuation, use of evacuation slides etc. Candidates are also trained in survival techniques in varied circumstances like sea, desert, snow etc.

Dealing with the passengers and ensuring their comfort is the other part of the training. The flight attendant is educated to look after the needs of the passengers and make them comfortable during the course of the journey. Personal grooming is strongly emphasized upon, during training. A female flight attendant is taught the right use of cosmetics to enhance her looks. A flight attendant is always required to look pleasant, neat and active. The training may last for a minimum of six weeks or a maximum of six months, depending upon the kind of aircraft used by an airline company.

The job of a flight attendant has a large number of attractions. They are entitled to many discounted-fare flights and a free flight each year. While on duty, they also get to visit many parts of the world, and spend some memorable time. They get luxurious hotel stays at halting points and also get special privileges in availing the services of the hotel. They get special discounts at various food joints at airports. They meet a vast array of people and sometimes have celebrities in the list of their patrons.

So, if you are passionate about flying and are committed to customer service, you can be a flight attendant. It is an extremely exciting, rewarding and satisfying profession.
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Improving Business Returns Through Viral Marketing.

2009-06-18T15:24:00.000+07:00

Viral marketing and viral advertising refer to marketing techniques that use pre-existing social networks to produce increase in brand awareness or to achieve other marketing objectives (such as product sales) through self-replicating viral processes. It can be word-of-mouth delivered or enhanced by the network effects of the Internet.

Viral marketing is a marketing phenomenon that facilitates and encourages people to pass along a marketing message voluntarily. Viral promotions may take the form of video clips, interactive Flash games, advergames, ebooks, brandable software, images, or even text messages. The basic form of viral marketing is not infinitely sustainable. It is claimed that a customer tells an average of three people about a product or service they like, and eleven people about a product or service which they did not like. Viral marketing is based on this natural human behavior.

The goal of marketers interested in creating successful viral marketing programs is to identify individuals with high Social Networking Potential (SNP) and create Viral Messages that appeal to this segment of the population and have a high probability of being passed along. The use of varied kinds of public relations both online and offline would create the impression of spontaneous word of mouth enthusiasm.

The sources to market a product or service through word of mouth are Social Networks, Blogs, Forums, Videos, Articles, Press Releases, RSS Feeds, Web Rings and Classifieds. All these core areas would allow us to reach maximum number of active people online to pass on the information about our product /service. But one should sincerely admit the fact of utilizing techniques makes the difference in marketing the product through online. Everyone would try to promote their services or product but some will get succeeded.

The most important point need to be considered over here in Viral Marketing is Critics. Yes, critics would be more in this process and therefore, one should be aware of pleasing them. In this process, Patience, Technique and Consistency would be always rewarded.

Due to the continuous activities performed in the Networks, Blogs, Forums etc to build and maintain good public relations, viral marketing has become the most effective way of Internet Marketing. Therefore, go ahead and be active in every possible Networks, Blogs etc and build good public relations to Improve Business Return.

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Business professional liability insurance for business coach

2009-06-18T14:41:00.000+07:00

A business coach can help an individual entrepreneur or a company, in meeting targets, managing time properly, making the right investments, or improving the existing system. When a person relies upon a business coach for so many things, his expectations are substantial. If things do not go forward the way he had hoped it to, he would obviously hold the coach liable for much of the negative fallout. The entrepreneur is bound to initiate legal action under such circumstances. If the coach does not have business professional liability insurance, he will find it extremely difficult to cope with the situation.

It is often argued that a person will not need professional indemnity insurance if he discharges his duties correctly. It is an arithmetic that does not gel from a practical perspective because, more often than not, the mistakes are inadvertent. A mistake on the part of the coach can ensue from just a minor communication gap. But it can have larger ramifications than we may expect and would motivate the client to seek compensation. When there is business professional liability insurance, the insurance company will meet all the expenses of engaging trained lawyers to defend the coach in court and will pay any money that becomes payable to the client as per the discretion of the court.

While private sector has always been seen as comparatively more challenging, public sector has also become an arena that demands perfection, creating a huge demand for the right coaches in the public sector. While these coaches have been successful in improving public sector performance, they are not pardoned if things go wrong. That is why business professional liability insurance becomes mandatory for a public sector business coach.

By this same token, professional indemnity insurance is important for telecommunication business coaches as well. The type of service they provide will vary based on the client's need and the stage that the business is in. The more his coaching is required in taking important decisions, the more the risk the coach is exposing himself to. Accordingly, those coaches involved in helping with more important decisions will also require more business professional liability insurance cover.

A health care business coach motivates health care professionals and helps physicians to discover themselves by awakening their talents, and guide them in career transition if necessary. A doctor's job is a high-risk arena since his mistakes can lead to life and death issues. A business coach who motivates him is becoming part of that risk. A health care business coach can be held responsible for a doctor's mistake that is a result of his guidance, and might have to pay a huge compensation if found guilty. Professional indemnity insurance cover will be the only way out of such a situation. Business professional liability insurance is important for a health care business coach because, while people are ready to pay well to retain one, they will be equally exacting in demanding compensation if things did not work out well with the help of his advice.

In short, survival is difficult for a business coach without professional indemnity insurance, whether he is helping people with the complexities in the filed of health care, telecommunications, or publics sector.

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