The Underground Economy

The Underground EconomyByWilliam CateThe estimates of the scale of the present American underground economy range between $800 billion to $2.8 trillion per year. The American Revolution was essenti. . .

The Truth about Tooth Decay or Dental Caries

Tooth decay, or dental caries, is caused by prolonged exposure to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth. We cannot avoid bacteria in the air. When we breathe it enters the mouth and attaches itse. . .

The Truth About Negative Commands (Don't Read This!)

Everyday when I read promotional emails and advertisements, or listen to television commercials and dialogue in shows and movies, or hear people around me in everyday life use commands such as the . . .

The Traveller’s Insurance Checklist

Your trip is booked and all your reservations are made. The next thing on your "to do" list before you head off on that much deserved holiday is: Buy travel insurance. No doubt you have many quest. . .

The Teamwork Alphabet

What differentiates a great trade show exhibit from a so-so one? The booth staff! The best displays are manned by a coordinated team working together to ensure the exhibit’s success, rather than a . . .

THE TAXMAN COMMETH: The Offshore Tax Dodge Could Prove Costly

What are the boundaries between legitimate tax planning, tax avoidance and outright tax evasion? It seems the lines are becoming more blurred with each passing day. The issue has been front-page ne. . .

The Surest Way to Boost Sales

If you have a small business and you are looking to boost your sales and make the public aware of your business, how do you going about doing this? There is one sure way that I know to boost sales . . .

The Six Most Annoying Characteristics of People in Business

If you are in sales or customer service and your job centers around "dealing with people" you'll find this article interesting. It's not surprising that when the world doesn't work right we can bla. . .

The Significance of the Mundane

This article begins with a tip of the hat to a scholarly publication called the Journal of Mundane Behavior. Unlike other publications, which herald important issues, this one trumpets everyday, bu. . .

The Secret to Writing Memorable Sales Copy

Want to know the secret to creating MEMORABLE promotional copy? Sales copy that actually stays with your customers long after they've finished reading it? Then master the art of using words to crea. . .

The SAMMER Test: Leading People To Get The Right Results At the Right Time In The Right Way

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The Rebel Rules - A Book Summary

This article is based on the following book: The Rebel Rules "Daring to be your self in business" Chip Conley, A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster New York 2001 ISBN 0-684-86516-5 287 pages What doe. . .

The Problem With To-Do Lists

Do you use to-do lists? Do you find it satisfying to check off the items on that list? Too satisfying perhaps? More than once I've found myself adding something I've already done to my daily list. . . .

The Power of Taglines - Take My Tagline Test!

An effective logo/tagline combination can be one of the best ways to successfully brand your business. But you don't have to take my word for it. Do any of the phrases below ring a bell? See if y. . .

The Power of Confidence

My experience has taught me that people want to buy from sales people who are confident in their abilities. Taking control of the circumstances and situations around you will develop your self-conf. . .

The Power of Beliefs

Years ago I had the opportunity to meet a woman who reinforced my understanding of the power of beliefs. A woman who is probably one of the most powerful individuals I will ever encounter. I met Ch. . .

The Power Of A Story

If you want your marketing to be effective, you absolutely must connect emotionally with your prospects. And one of the best ways to do that is by telling a story. A good story disarms your reader . . .

The Path To Your Prospect's Wallet Begins At His Heart

You want your prospect to make the decision to buy your product or service. So you show him what you have to offer in your sales letter, web page, ad or commercial. You lay out the facts, and he co. . .

The Oz Principle - A Book Summary

This article is based on the following book: The Oz Principle : Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability By Roger Connors, Tom Smith, and Craig Hickman Published by Peng. . .

The Origins of Check Writing

The Origins of Check WritingrrPeople haven't always written checks to buy goods and services. But you know that right? So how did people transfer money from one place to another in times of old? rr. . .

The need for Life Insurance

A person needs to reexamine their life insurance needs every few years because as our life events change so do our needs.When starting a family, a person needs to consider starting a life insurance. . .

The Monkey With The Wooden Apples

There once was a happy monkey wandering the jungle, eating delicious fruit when hungry, and resting when tired. One day he came upon a house, where he saw a bowl of the most beautiful apples. He to. . .

The Lean, Mean Profit Machine

That’s what every company wants to be, especially now when stock markets worldwide are falling and threats of recession loom large on every horizon. Management is being urged to ‘cut the fat’. Many. . .

The Leadership Imperative: Making Your Leadership Your Life

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The Lead: Sinking The Hook Into Your Prospect

You only have an instant to capture your prospect’s attention. No matter the medium – a sales letter, print ad, or commercial – she’s going to make an almost instantaneous decision about whether yo. . .

The Key To Perseverance

The Definition Of Perseverance From a dictionary: "Persisting in or remaining constant to a purpose, idea or task in spite of obstacles." Notice it doesn't start, "Wisely persisting..." Perseveranc. . .

The Key To Creative Real Estate Investing

With a job that paid $3.40 an hour, I saved $5,000. I used $3,500 of it to buy my first piece of real estate - 2 acres near where I lived. As you can guess, this was many years ago. A few hours rem. . .

The Key Ingredient To Increase Preconstruction Profits By Over $20,000

One of the greatest preconstruction investing issues that I hear from individual investors is that they can’t get access to what they believe are good projects. Regardless if the preconstruction pr. . .

The Joy Of Solo Backpacking

Have you ever gone solo backpacking? If you have, you'll probably agree that it isn't a matter of it being better or worse than backpacking with friends. It's just a different activity altogether. . . .

The Ins and Outs of Loans for Military

Under the microscope loans for military really are different from civilian loans. Some things are the same such as your application must be approved, you still pay the loan back in an allotted amou. . .

The Hedge Fund Headache

The Hedge Fund HeadacheByWilliam CateHedge Funds are dangerous. They play with the D-bomb and Hedge Fund managersdon't know what they are doing. They are like children playing with alandmine in a s. . .

The Gold is in the Opt-in List

When I consult with small and home based business owners, more times than not one of the greatest concerns they have is how to increase reach to a targeted market while keeping costs down. Hands do. . .

The End Of Marketing

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The E-myth Revisited - A Book Summary

This article is based on the following book: The E-Myth Revisited Why Most Small Business Don't Work and What to Do About It By Micheal Gerber Published by Harper Business, 2003 ISBN 0967450659 2. . .

The Defining Moment: The Straw That Stirs The Drink Of Motivational Leadership (Part Two)

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The Defining Moment: The Straw That Stirs The Drink Of Motivational Leadership (Part One)

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The Deadly Sin Of Inaction

Copyright © 2005 Arun Pal Singh "There is difference between knowing the path and walking the path" - Morpheus, Matrix Revolutions. Can you make money on the net? What kind of question is that?. . .

The Brand Called You - A Book Summary

This article is based on the following book: The Brand Called You: “The Ultimate Brand-Building and Business Development Handbook to Transform Anyone Into an Indispensable Personal Brand” By Pet. . .

The Best Travel Games

Car travel games are a tradition wherever families take vacations or long trips by automobile. Long drives are always more tolerable with some diversion or entertainment, and reading might not be t. . .

The Best Backpacking Foods

Maybe your favorite backpacking food is a freeze-dried turkey dinner. There really is no "best" backpacking food. There are reasons to bring certain foods, though. Here are ten foods, and the reaso. . .

The Benefits of Swiss Banking

Switzerland is the world's largest offshore financial center; larger than London, New York or even Frankfurt.The Swiss banking sector as a whole has established this dominant position through a lo. . .

The Basics of Borrowing Money

Are you thinking about starting a business but have no money to do it with? Well, you're not alone. This article will tell you the basics of borrowing money A loan is money that is borrowed, and h. . .

The ABC's of Fundraising

There are many little details that go into making sure your fundraising event is a successful event. The key is to have all your fundraising details laid out in front of you before you even start.. . .

The 20/60/20 Rule Of Leadership. Don't Go Solving The Wrong Problems

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The 18 Immutable Laws of Corporate Reputation - A Book Summary

This article is based on the following book: The 18 Immutable Laws of Corporate Reputation By Ronald J. Alsop Wall Street Journal Books ISBN 074323670X 320 pages Everything an individual or comp. . .

The 17 Indisputable Laws Of Teamwork - A Book Summary

This article is based on the following book: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork "Embrace Them and Empower Your Team" John C. Maxwell, author of ‘The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership’ Published . . .

The "Greatest" Leaders Are Often The Worst Leaders

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Term Life Insurance Quotes for Singles

Term life insurance quotes are rarely a concern of single people, but they should be. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that term life is something owned only by families in the event that th. . .

Term Life Insurance on Your Business Partner

Life insurance is something we often take out to protect our family and our loved ones, but that's only one example of how life insurance can save us in unhappy circumstances. Businesses also need . . .

Ten Ways Of Financing Real Estate

Do you remember when real estate financing meant you saved up enough to put 20% down on a house, and then you got a mortgage loan for the other 80%? Well, you can still do that, but there are many . . .