A guide to investing by Jeff Lakie Everyone seems to have their own secret or strategy or trick to making money in the stock market. Here are two strategies that have helped many people. 1. It's your time, how do you want to spend it? Some people suggest high risk investments and watch them all day. Others say that simply buying good quality mutual funds and hanging onto them for a long time is the best option. One of the deciding factors for you in developing your investment strategy should be the amount of time that yo ... A guide to payday loans by Jeff Lakie A payday loan is a cash advance on your paycheck for usually up to 50% of what you will earn. There are many lending agencies that offer this service and more are springing up online as well. Between the Internet and the telephone system, you can have money directly deposited into your account in no time at all without stepping foot in a loan office! Whether you have good credit history, bad credit history, or no credit history at all, there is a very good chance that you may qualify for a pa ... The Banking Internet Basics by Jay Moncliff Traditional banking has always been a brick and mortar building where you go to deposit or withdraw money. However, the banking Internet sector has exploded in the past five years. You may not be aware of what banking Internet actually is, and it can be a bit confusing because it has so many names from online banking to PC banking as well as electronic banking and banking online. With the popularity of the Internet and the power it gives people to take control of their lives, many traditiona ... How To Determine your customer's value by Abe Cherian You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter on your web site as long as the byline is included and the article is included in it's entirety. I also ask that you activate any html links found in the article and in the byline. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to: support@multiplestreammktg.com ---------------------- How To Determine your customer's value By Abe Cherian Copyright © 2005 This literally can be the most profitable thing you'll ... 10 Dynamic Traits of Over-Achievers by Michael Brassil Are you a successful over-achiever? Considerable research has been done about the characteristics that typify the successful business owner. Most experts who have studied the subject tend to agree that the most important single factor is an overpowering need to achieve. In other words, a person's attitude seems to be the main determinant of success in business, more so than education, intelligence, physical attributes, or having a pleasing personality. The key characteristics that have been foun ... What is a secured loan? by Jeff Lakie We certainly don't live in a world that waits for us to save up our money before we can pay for something. It used to be that way, but not any more. 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Choosing the right furniture by Jeff Lakie Next to your house, your furniture is one of the biggest investments you'll make. Indeed, probably even more than your car, since your car depreciates in value while some good furniture will maintain its value or even appreciate! Collectively, it may be as much or more expensive than your car and in many cases is expected to last longer. So maintaining your furniture is as important as maintaining your house or your car. Here are some tips on maintaining your furniture to keep them in top co ... Tips for investing by Jeff Lakie Many people want to take advantage of the opportunity to invest as a way to supplement their income, but few people have the knowledge or the time to monitor stocks and they are reluctant to pay the high fees associated with full-service brokers. 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For any ecommerce site to succeed, it must capture the interest and the trust of its visitors. It is not enough that your site is impeccably designed or has the latest in animation of content. You should focus your efforts not only in attracting visitors but also in leading them to make a purchase. There are dozens of marketing strategies you can use to attract more buyers and pump up your s ... Setting Realistic Goals by Jay Conners Setting Realistic Goals When we make a sale, or take one step closer to meeting our goal, we are overcome with a felling of achievement which motivates us to sell more. I’m sure that anybody who is reading this article has been in the situation where they may have been given unobtainable goals from one of their bosses, sales manager’s, or some higher up somewhere in the company. When goals are given that are unrealistic, the mission is doomed from the beginning. It immediately gives a f ... HOW TO REJECT A JOB APPLICANT by Michael Mercer, Ph.D. A Nightmare That Really Happened Many years ago, when I worked as a manager at a major corporation, I received a call from a headhunter about a magnificent job opening. It sounded like the perfect job for me. So, I went and was interviewed by the vice-president I would report to, if hired. He told me I was one of two finalists for the position. A week later, I got on an elevator with a person who looked totally elated. I asked her why she felt so jubilant. She proudly told me she ... A Simple Sales Strategy: Define What Selling Is! by Tessa Stowe How do you define selling? A lot of people think of selling as persuading/convincing people to buy things they may or may not want or need. To some, selling is all about closing a deal. Thinking of selling like this is not very empowering to you. Frankly, if you have this perspective on selling, it's no wonder if you hate it. I would too! 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Working With The Disabled by Lydia Ramsey Since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, people who previously had limited or no access to public places now move about with a degree of ease in the workplace. While these people have their challenges with sight, hearing or movement, those who work with them are often confused about how to interact them with sensitivity and understanding. Here are some of the issues to keep in mind. When it is necessary to mention the disability, language should emphasize the pe ... Foreclosure - Check Out the Facts and the Options by Jeff Lakie There are some myths about foreclosure, bankruptcy and credit. If you don't have the facts, it's impossible to make th |
