Archive for December 24th, 2008

Senior Scam Alert! #5, Phony Social Security Scams

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Welcome to the Senior Scam Alert, a column designed to inform seniors of scams and cons that are regularly committed against them. Seniors are victims of cons more often than any other age group. People over 65 are targeted for scams more than any other age group, and account for 56% of all fraud cases, [...]

Learn to Invest Money: Do Large Investment Firms Have Your Best Interests at Heart?

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Are you currently being courted by a large investment firm that tells you they are the best investment firm in the business and shows you numerous tables and statistics to prove it? If you think that big investment firms’ objectives are vastly different than a Toys R Us or a Nike store, than this article [...]

Put Yourself at Ease With A Massage Chair

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

What can you do to relieve stress at home? We live in a world where stress is a part of day-to-day life. Though massages are a great stress reliever, they can be very expensive. One option that can be cost effective and helpful is the purchase of a massage chair. A massage chair can be [...]

Basics and Common Sense of Email Campaign

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Yes, it neither sounds very exciting nor empowering. But the basics are the very foundation! Missing this basic and you could well end up wasting your efforts for the next few months to come.
Like everyone else, you truly want your email campaign to be fruitful, and in the process you too don’t want to annoy [...]

Finding a Personal Trainer in Chicago

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

One of the fastest growing trends in health and fitness today is the use of personal trainers. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), for the first time, the number of students studying for ACE’s Personal Trainer Certification Exam has surpassed that of those studying to be aerobics instructors. Even icons of American culture [...]

Online Auto Financing Saves Time and Money

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Getting online auto financing has become very popular in the past few years. According to a recent survey by Forrester Research, online shoppers are expected to spend $15.9 billion on autos and auto parts in 2006. The study also notes that, “22 percent of offline sales are influenced by the Web.”
Direct Financing
Getting auto financing directly [...]

Managing Performance: Don’t Let Slackers Bring Down Your “A” Players

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

As a manager, it is your job to ensure that the work gets done effectively. Coaching and discipline are unpleasant tasks. However, it must be a part of your everyday job duties. Here are some common mistakes managers make in handling poor performers.
Ignore the problem.
Count on peer pressure to correct sub-standard performance. This [...]

Unsecured Business Loans – Fuel your business with a low cost finance

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Every business has a vision and a mission to follow. But, to achieve these, entrepreneurs need to have leadership expertise and adequate capital to finance the business. You may have the vision to reach the new heights in the world of business, but lack of funds may be stopping you from using your skills. You [...]