A sweet sixteen is a monumental milestone in a young woman’s life. Sweet 16 and Mtv videography made Sweet Sixteen larger than life with elaborate, world-class parties in some of the most incredible venues. There is an incredible amount of pressure for the birthday girl to throw the best party of the year. There are…
Category: Business
The essence of the brand in business
The term “brand” has various meanings in different contexts, but the common denominator of all definitions is “identity”. Branding can be considered as the process of establishing an identity and making it known. In business, branding is no different. A similar process is applied for the same purpose, but with different components. Branding, in the…
Small business loan update: Stimulus bill helps bail out businesses if they can’t pay loans
As we continue to diligently review the 1,000-plus pages of the stimulus bill (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), there is one provision that is not getting much attention, but could be very helpful for small businesses. Business. If you have a small business and have received an SBA loan from your local…
What Insecticides Have Pyrethrin in Them?
Pyrethrin is a chemical that has become a popular ingredient in insecticides. It knocks off insects quickly and has a very low toxicity level for humans. It breaks down quickly in the outdoors, so it’s safe to use on ornamental plants and crops. The chemical is applied through sprays, foggers, and mechanically pressurized equipment. There…
How to beat mutual fund companies at their own game
You would have to have lived on a desert island with no television, newspaper, or Internet connection to not have heard about the great mutual fund scandal of 2003. The problem was that some mutual fund companies allowed certain hedge funds to engage in after-hours trading, sometimes incorrectly called market timing. Unfortunately, some companies have…
Famous French Quotes and Their American Counterparts
The relationship between France and the United States has often been tense, with one side often criticizing the other for some perceived cultural shortcoming. In recent history, certain popular elements in the United States have begun to label France a nation of weaklings as a result of France’s failure to back the US-led invasion of…
How to learn from customer feedback
Whether it’s praise or complaints, you can learn a lot from customer feedback. If you pay close attention to it, you’ll find out what works and what doesn’t work for your customers. You can also identify gaps in your products or services that you can fix. You will find out: If the purchase process works…
Online Businesses from Home: Four Steps to Success
Starting an online home based business can be an exciting time in one’s life, especially since there are so many high expectations and dreams you hope will come true. While being successful with your online business won’t be easy, there are many simple steps you can take to significantly increase your chances of success. It…
Where have all the good domain names gone?
Helpful tips on how to buy and sell domain names. Anyone who has started an online business or researched to start one has had to ask themselves this question: “Where have all the good domain names gone?” And it is a very important question. After all, you don’t want to have to settle for “MyWidgetsarebetterthananyoneselses…
Can I sell a junk car without a title?
Car titles are important because they are the legal documents that prove ownership of a vehicle. Titles are also used for recreational vehicles, boats, watercraft, motorcycles, and other major motorized products. Some states use the term “pink papers” for car titles, which are not the same as the document a person receives when they are…