Failure and Success in Business

  A few years back, when I started my first company, I really missed a real business plan. Actually, I didn’t even know what that was. Trying to look back at that time, it’s actually kind of scary thinking about it and that decision wasn’t very smart. Ask any business expert out there and he will tell you that you should always have a business plan for your company and if you don’t have... [Read more]

China’s Business Practices With The US

  China and the United States have had a rocky and often times strained relationship with each other. Even though China is on the other side of the world and at times, has come under harsh criticism for its beliefs, the United States still opts to make products there. Since 1971, when China finally joined the UN, business has been outsourced from all over the world to them. Most of the time,... [Read more]

Motivation in Management

What motivation does for management can be spectacular sometimes – it helps your employees reach their goals and objectives. You can usually find two types of employees in an organization: one of them has some internal self motivation, while the other one will only need motivation from time to time. Motivation can be temporary and external. If you’re dealing with the second employee type, emotions... [Read more]

Use Wireless Credit Card Processing as a Business Edge

Human hand holding plastic card in payment machine in shop Guest post Provided by Charge.com Payment Solutions, Inc. Charge.com is a company that offers wireless credit card processing to small businesses, while providing low costs and flexible options. Visit the Charge.com website for more information. As a business owner, you probably have the mindset of a money saver. You probably place significance... [Read more]

Renovations That Do Not Pay Off

Summary: Renovations can make your house more personalized to fit your particular lifestyle. That being said, not all renovations will boost your house value when you decide to put it on the market. One of the main benefits of owning your own property is the fact that you can put it on the market when you please. Depending on the condition of the house, when you put it on the market, and how desirable... [Read more]

Tips for Figuring Out When to Sell Your Home

Summary: Since real estate markets can be going up one moment and down the next, you might be wondering when it would be wise to sell your house. There are some helpful guidelines you can follow to sell at the best time. Owning a house is a big responsibility but it can be exciting. Having your own house can give you the freedom to paint the walls whatever color you want, decorate it however you see... [Read more]

How to Save on an Expensive Trip

Summary: When you are budgeting for an expensive trip, every little area where you can save can go a long way. Traveling is an experience that can help you see new parts of the world and immerse yourself in a different way of life. Whenever you are out traveling there are some essentials you need to take care of. Finding a place to stay is one of the main priorities but so is figuring out how you will... [Read more]

How to Insert Your Contact Lenses for the First Time

Summary: Putting in contacts for the first time is a learning experience that’s easier than you might think. Putting in contact lenses for the first time shouldn’t be daunting and terrifying. And after some practice, it really isn’t. You may find it difficult to put in your lenses at first, and they may initially feel uncomfortable in your eyes. But, like everything, applying your contact lens... [Read more]

What to Keep on Your Mobile Tool Cart

Summary: Having the right tools on your mobile cart can help speed up your workflow. A robust organization system can take time to set up but it would ultimately save you more time in the long-term. One technique that can significantly speed up your workflow is to set up a mobile tool cart you can move around your workplace. Instead of having every single tool in a shed or closet, you can keep some... [Read more]

Corrected: AMB to buy ProLogis in bid to form warehouse giant (Reuters)

Reuters – AMB Property Corp has struck a deal to acquire rival ProLogis in one of the biggest real-estate deals since the financial crisis, creating the largest U.S. owner of warehouse and distribution centers. Go here to see the original: Corrected: AMB to buy ProLogis in bid to form warehouse giant (Reuters)  Read More →

U.S. personal spending surges, jobless claims rise (Reuters)

Reuters – U.S. consumer spending in August rose at the fastest in nearly 8 years, but a weak labor market and the manufacturing sector’s below forecast growth in September could hamper a nascent economic recovery Read more from the original source: U.S. personal spending surges, jobless claims rise (Reuters)  Read More →

U.S. World Bank pick to win broad support: Geithner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Jim Yong Kim, the U.S. nominee to lead the World Bank, will win broad international support despite an unprecedented challenge by candidates from emerging economies, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said in an interview Read more here: U.S. World Bank pick to win broad support: Geithner  Read More →

BATS founder pushes for IPO despite "freak" glitch

NEW YORK (Reuters) – BATS Global Markets, the U.S. exchange operator that withdrew its public offering Friday after a computer glitch sent its newly-issued stock into a tailspin, should develop a “credible IPO plan” and go through with it in the second quarter, its founder and current director said. BATS’ own stock was to be its first listing. View original post here: BATS founder... [Read more]

Mortgage applications surge as rates tumble (Reuters)

Reuters – U.S. mortgage applications surged last week, with demand rising to its highest level since late-May as consumers sought to take advantage of the lowest interest rates in months, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. Read the original here: Mortgage applications surge as rates tumble (Reuters)  Read More →