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Fri Apr 11, 2008 @ 3:37pm

If it looks like it's time to recession proof your small business (rising energy costs, credit market woes, the sub-prime mortgage crisis, negative growth, and declining consumer confidence), you're probably right. This article will outline key principles that any entrepreneur should know to help them weather the recession.

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Tue Apr 15, 2008 @ 11:55am

Rising commodity prices are the bane of many a small business. Commodities like oil, wheat, rice, gold, and others have been seeing a steady increase since the beginning of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and look set to rise steadily as 2008 carries on. Historically, rising commodity prices have been detrimental to many small business owners. How does a small business weather both a potential recession and an increase in the cost of raw materials? In this article, I provide some sensible strategies that any small business owner can use to weather the storm of increasing commodity prices.

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Mon Apr 9, 2007 @ 2:27pm

Since first impressions tend to be what people remember most, it is important to make them favorable. The way a person dresses is a reflection of their personal taste and character. It may be the one thing talked about in a casual encounter or the initial remarks during an interview. Therefore, a person should take care in their appearance.

Wed Mar 12, 2008 @ 5:43pm

There are many lessons awaiting extraction like rich veins of gold from the earth’s hidden core, that one can learn from the importance of focus. One may learn that focus is a crucial element in many aspects of life: creating a business, on the play field, and even in our own inter-personal relationships.

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Wed Apr 9, 2008 @ 1:03pm

A Request For Proposal (RFP) represents a unique opportunity to tap into lucrative revenue streams and to increase your company's profile within a market, but can seem confusing and full of unwarranted documentation. In this article, I'll go over the key elements you need to include when responding to Requests For Proposal (RFPs).

Thu Mar 13, 2008 @ 10:42am

Perhaps you've heard a lot about the National Do Not Call Registry in the past couple of years: How exactly do you go about stopping yourself from being contacted by telemarketers, and what are some of the ways you can ensure compliance?

Wed May 21, 2008 @ 12:46pm

Being a smart diner who regularly enjoys top-notch dining experiences is not applicable only to those who frequent high-end gourmet establishments, or to those who can afford it. Restaurants, like most businesses, operate on certain business principles and are susceptible to human psychology. In the series of articles, I'll teach you how to dine well. The first trick? Getting a table.

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Fri Mar 28, 2008 @ 5:09pm

Damage control press releases are an essential tool in crisis management and crisis communications. Here are guidelines for crafting a well-written, effective and direct press release.

Fri May 16, 2008 @ 12:43pm

Getting free hotel room upgrades takes a combination of psychology, charm, and strategy. Hotels can be the biggest expense of any vacation or trip, reducing the cost of your hotel room or getting more value can mean you'll have more money left over for the essentials. Given this, a bit of wrangling, haggling, and down-right plotting to get a cheaper or better hotel room is more than justifiable, it’s an obligation! Here are some hotel upgrade tips.

Tue May 6, 2008 @ 5:27pm

Hiring an estate lawyer for estate planning, estate management, and estate disposal after your death through trusts, wills and other documents isn’t something we’re accustomed to thinking about, or even really want to. But leaving estate-planning until circumstances force it is both irresponsible and potentially damaging for you and your loved ones.

Mon Apr 9, 2007 @ 2:29pm

If you are in the market for a new desktop computer, you know that the number of choices available is staggering. We know how difficult it can be to wade through all of the information, so we have put together a list of the Top 10 best desktop computers. This list should give you a better idea of the type of computer you want, while giving you a broad range of companies to select from. So, without further ado, let’s check out the computers that make the grade.

Thu Mar 13, 2008 @ 1:06pm

The history of the latex condom: It's a story with all of the swirling currents, tragic and not, of the 20th century: mass production, liberation from sexual reproduction, totalitarian movements, war, and state terror.

Wed Apr 23, 2008 @ 2:18pm

A new and exciting style of hotel has come into its own in the world of Beijing hotels in the past while – the Siheyuan (or Si He Yuan) courtyard hotel. Of all the Beijing hotels, even amongst the boutique Beijing hotels, the Siheyuan model offers the Olympic guest the best value, it’s not just a cheap Beijing hotel, it’s a cultural experience!

Thu Jun 5, 2008 @ 1:16pm

Cell phone plans in the United States and Canada for the average consumer are usually based on one, two or three year contracts, tend towards monthly payment, but in many other areas of the world, pre-paid cellphone plans or pay-as-you-go mobile plans are the default. Why is it that prepaid cellphone plans are so popular elsewhere, why is it that they’re catching on here, and do they make sense and save money?

Fri Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:34pm

The IRS' economic stimulus tax rebates are handing back some extra cash and retail chains are eager for it, especially after a period of decreased consumer spending. If you're planning on doing your part to stimulate the economy with your tax rebate, check out this list of sales, discounts, and other offers the retail chains are making!

Fri Aug 15, 2008 @ 6:43pm

Legend has it that a very long time ago, Herakles (aka Hercules) had won a race at Olympia and declared the race should be re-enacted every 4 years. The first recorded Olympic games took place in 776 BC, however it is widely believed to have started long before that, with some historians citing the 13th century BC as the beginning.

Fri Mar 14, 2008 @ 12:02pm

2008’s hottest new employment opportunity is debt collection & is it really true that every time a creditor goes insolvent, an angel cries?

Tue Mar 18, 2008 @ 10:33am

If you’re a first time visitor to BC, or a long-time friend of the city returning again, seeking something slightly different than the usual tea-time and cucumber sandwiches at the Empress, here are some suggestions.