Are the same likes and dislikes really important in a marriage? “We like the same things, it’s like we were made for each other,” announced a cheerful twenty-five-year-old newlywed bride. Her eyes widened at the implicit divine intervention of her working overtime to find him a ‘match made in heaven’. Her husband looked visibly smitten with his wife, wearing a […]
INTRODUCTION … Getting old is scary. The oldest of us boomers turned 60 in 2006, but many of us are in a state of denial when it comes to getting older. And when it comes to the possibility of needing long-term care (LTC), you can take the attitude, “Well, that’s not going to happen to me.” Baloney! The fact is, […]
The investment industry has seen some brilliant minds in which Seth Klarman is a shining name. He is the founder and current Chairman of the Baupost Group, a Boston-based private investment trust. He is not only a successful businessman, but he has also written a fabulous book “Margin of Safety: Risk Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor”. This […]
During my more than 45-year career in sales and management, I have witnessed countless incidents of racial and other bias in the marketplace. Managing it effectively requires some special tools and a particular mindset. Not handling it in the best and most effective way can cost you millions of dollars over the course of your selling career. Prejudice is the […]
The following information is based on more than 500 senior executive interviews with whom I have conducted over the past four years. These senior executives represent a variety of industries and organizations. It is interesting to note the similarities in their answers. The research focused on five areas: 1. How they gained their experience and knowledge to become a top […]
Letters of credit (“L/C” for short) are valuable for financing import and export trade activities, for securing loans, and for a variety of other financial transactions. To get an L/C or have one confirmed (assessed as good), follow these steps now; Familiarize yourself with an international bank that has a strong network of foreign correspondent and partner banks. To open […]
In recent years, the dynamic forces of websites have changed dramatically due to the introduction of web hosting services. Web hosting services come with different types of features and you can choose from various options based on your requirements. Windows reseller hosting and Linux reseller hosting are the two main services that have become quite popular. Although these may look […]
Flash games are played with Adobe Flash Player from a web browser. They evolved shortly after people started using computers and have been massively developed and popular today. One of the main benefits is that they are all compatible with the operating system and all you need is an iPad, a personal computer or a laptop. People started creating games […]
At one point or another, we all dream of quitting our 9 to 5 job to have our own business. I had 2 very successful businesses in my life. One as a college student selling women’s handbags and accessories, which led me to drop out of college because I made more in that business than I did when I graduated […]
We all have a common fear: everyone is a little afraid of the IRS. Although a little fear is healthy, for the small business owner or self-employed person, too much fear of the IRS can be bad for the bottom line. If you want to pay less income tax, take the time to learn what others in your industry are […]
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