Time management and the crocodile principle

Do you remember the movie Cool Hand Luke? It stars Paul Newman as an anti-hero who has been jailed for committing some serious crime; and he is sentenced to a sentence of hard labor. The hard work, which consists of building a road as far as I remember, is occasionally interrupted by crocodiles. Well… I guess it would actually be […]

Are You “Shooting” Your Marketing Dollars With A Shotgun Or A Rifle And What’s The Difference?

When marketing your services or widgets, which approach do you use? Do you scatter your marketing efforts across a range in hopes of getting something done? Or do you aim carefully, hitting the target most of the time? shotgun merchandising Gun aficionados are going to shoot me here (no pun intended), but every time I use the term “Shotgun Marketing” […]

Teckno Comixs – What Went Wrong

The Tekno Comix company was founded by Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Rubenstein as a division of their publicly traded company, Big Entertainment. The Tekno Comix brand was discontinued in 1997. Although books featuring the same characters were still published under the Big Entertainment brand for the remainder of that year in 1997. Tekno Comix tried to get as much exposure […]

Why using invoice factoring is a smart business move

Many businesses struggle to have enough money on hand to meet financial obligations. This is the definition of a “cash flow” problem. To address this problem, companies generally take one of two approaches: Using other people’s money (OPM), that is, borrowing; gold “Start up” the business using your own assets and financial resources. Most business owners instinctively look to loans […]

Choosing a no-bounce sports bra

As a woman, it can be crucial to take care of your well-being specifically in terms of sports clothing and equipment to meet your needs regarding your activities, such needs would include a sports bra. It really is unavoidable that you could get injured due to the sports activities or exercises that you might get involved in. Actually, it is […]

How Can I Invest in Carbon Credit Exchanges?

Invest in Carbon Credit Exchanges Investing in carbon credits isn’t as easy as buying shares in Apple or Facebook. But the young industry can offer some opportunities for green investors to diversify their portfolios and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Whether you want to invest in the carbon credit market through ETFs or by purchasing stocks in companies that buy and […]

Tech Support Jobs Posted on Craigslist: Tips to Help You Search Better

Want to use Craigslist.org to find tech support jobs? If so, you can find hundreds of job offers. Depending on your city, there may be too much to explore. The best way to find jobs on Craigslist is to do a search, but how can you make sure you do it right to get the best results? When you search […]

Disposal Communication – No Diapers

“Oh my gosh…he’s so little, does he know how to go to the bathroom yet?” People are fascinated that my son has never worn diapers. He is an excellent conversation starter. Elimination communication, aka No Diapers, is a recent trend in America, especially in my hometown of Boulder, Colorado. It is even possible to attend meetings with a group of […]

Realistic vs. Speculative Investment

Warren Buffett defined the difference between investing and speculating in this famous passage from his book, The smart investor: The most realistic distinction between the investor and the speculator is found in their attitude toward stock market movements. The speculator’s main interest lies in anticipating and benefiting from market fluctuations. The investor’s primary interest lies in acquiring and holding suitable […]

Integrative Business Planning: Managing Complexity

Introduction Business planning is typically done when a business plan is needed for financial purposes or to be used as a guide for running and growing a business (such as a start-up or for the next period of time). Many crucial features of a business must be addressed and balanced in this planning process. Various options, issues, and risks associated […]