http://factoidz.com/experts-in/business/ business articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-with-your-mortgage-company-to-avoid-going-into-foreclosure/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-with-your-mortgage-company-to-avoid-going-into-foreclosure/ A lost job, a death in the family, too many bills piling up - there are many reasons why families today are losing their homes. However, there are many actions you can take to try and save your home before it's foreclosed on. The first thing to do is contact your mortgage company! It's th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foreclosures-vs-short-sales-what-is-the-difference.jpg http://factoidz.com/petition-lawmakers-in-dc-to-negotiate-with-china-and-india-automakers-to-build-in-in-the-us/ http://factoidz.com/petition-lawmakers-in-dc-to-negotiate-with-china-and-india-automakers-to-build-in-in-the-us/ Dear Friends and extended Family, Pax Vobiscum! Peace be with you (Latin) First things First, Please petition your congressman to contact Chinese and Indian Automakers to build in your state. Now I know what you are thinking, "Why that's going to take away jobs, or hurt our economy!" Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-17.jpg http://factoidz.com/breaking-down-the-financial-advantages-of-buying-a-home-with-a-mortgage/ http://factoidz.com/breaking-down-the-financial-advantages-of-buying-a-home-with-a-mortgage/ Buying a home creates many advantages, so many that one article will probably not be enough to list them.  Buying a home using a home mortgage also creates many advantages if done correctly, and since there is a lot of negative feeling out there about mortgages let's address... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/buying-a-home-get-good-advice.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-you-need-to-know-to-write-an-effective-email-query-letter/ http://factoidz.com/what-you-need-to-know-to-write-an-effective-email-query-letter/ Every freelance writer wears many different hats. Besides being a wordsmith, they also need to be marketers and salespersons of the first order. Every successful freelance writer spends a good part of each day marketing themselves and their writing to potential buyers. Today more and more editors ar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-becoming-a-freelance-writer.jpg http://factoidz.com/evaluating-medicines-from-mlm-companies-vs-pharamceutical-companies/ http://factoidz.com/evaluating-medicines-from-mlm-companies-vs-pharamceutical-companies/ The Pharmaceutical companies have become giants in the corporate world, all on the backs of the population with health problems. Is this good or bad? Well first of all we need to thank the Pharmaceutical companies for a lot of life saving drugs and helping some people's quality of life. But... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-your-own-last-will-testament-free-without-an-attorney-for-estate-probate/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-your-own-last-will-testament-free-without-an-attorney-for-estate-probate/ Preamble:  I am an attorney, licensed to practice in California and before the federal courts.  This article is not intended to provide legal advice, and it does not in any way imply that the reader has an attorney/client relationship with me just by virtue of having read it.  This article is no... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-setting-up-a-charity-in-the-uk-an-introduction/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-setting-up-a-charity-in-the-uk-an-introduction/ Many people want to give something back when starting a business and many do this by setting up a charity.  Setting up a charity (not for profit in the USA) in the United Kingdom can be complex but there are many benefits to doing so.  If you follow the procedures laid do... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/llc-or-sole-proprietorship-incorporating-your-small-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/your-business-and-the-environment-an-introduction-and-the-benefits/ http://factoidz.com/your-business-and-the-environment-an-introduction-and-the-benefits/ Businesses nowadays are realising the benefits of adopting environmentally friendly policies.  However, nowadays, it has gone beyond optional and is now a legal requirement with stiff penalties for non compliance. You, as a business owner are responsisble for making sure that that your business has... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/green-living-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-a-zombie-atack-or-paris-hilton-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-a-zombie-atack-or-paris-hilton-part-2/ This next article will contain certain strategies, where to hide, recommended weapons of choice, possible antidotes, and also business opportunities in the new post-Apocalyptic world. Obviously, by now you are knee-deep in zombie droppings and probably some of your own since it is a tense situati... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/an-investment-strategy-to-profit-from-the-legalization-of-marijuana/ http://factoidz.com/an-investment-strategy-to-profit-from-the-legalization-of-marijuana/ We haven’t reached a point where corporations own swathes of cultivated fields that produce a semi-annual crop worth billions of dollars. A crop that can be taxed by the government on... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/an-investment-strategy-to-profit-from-the-legalization-of-marijuana.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-chaos-investing-the-system-for-your-stock-woes/ http://factoidz.com/is-chaos-investing-the-system-for-your-stock-woes/ Everybody’s got a system, a hot tip, or an advanced way to select their winning stocks. They use dice, bones, game boards, dart boards, maybe even pick the stock like the pick the pon... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-chaos-investing-the-system-for-your-stock-woes.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-appropriately-send-professional-business-thank-you-cards/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-appropriately-send-professional-business-thank-you-cards/ Thank-you notes are a must for any business and should be a staple in your business stationery. And as such you should know how to compose an appropriate thank you note for any business occasion. It’s not hard and if it is done correctly a thank-you note can have a tremendou... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-a-zombie-attack-or-paris-hilton-part-1/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-a-zombie-attack-or-paris-hilton-part-1/ As a concerned citizen, I felt my civic duty as a proud red-blooded American to help my fellow brothers and sisters prepare for the eminent alien invasion. I would certainly be remiss if I didn't help protect my fellow citizens with the same thoughtful tips in case of a zombie uprising. There is alw... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/are-you-interested-in-starting-a-home-business/ http://factoidz.com/are-you-interested-in-starting-a-home-business/ Are you interested in starting a home business? Have you ever considered email marketing? There are many people who have made a fortune using common home based business email marketing solutions. It is important to go with the home based business best email marketing solutions in order to make th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-a-sales-leader-in-any-economy/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-a-sales-leader-in-any-economy/ Depending on what you are marketing and a number of other factors you might find yourself facing more resistance from the current marketplace than usual. Most will chalk this up to the economy. However anyone who has been in sales knows our business is always up and down but that's why we are in sal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-be-a-sales-leader-in-any-economy.jpg http://factoidz.com/cheap-marketing-for-your-home-business/ http://factoidz.com/cheap-marketing-for-your-home-business/ You have successfully started your home based business. The only thing you need now is customers. Your budget is understandably tight and you need to receive the most for your money from your marketing strategy. Try these low-cost techniques to market your business. You'll be surprise at how easy an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/managing-money-in-your-home-business/ http://factoidz.com/managing-money-in-your-home-business/ Once you have embarked on the journey of a home business, you may have questions about how to handle the financial aspect of your venture. The one key factor in managing money in your home based business is to keep it separate from your personal finances.  This is important for a number of reasons.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/step-by-step-implementing-health-and-safety-measures-for-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/step-by-step-implementing-health-and-safety-measures-for-your-business/ Your business, whether you are self employed or are a large corporation has legal as well as moral responsibilities to protect the health and safety of employees and others that are affected by what your business does including customers, suppliers and visitors. Many bu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/step-by-step-implementing-health-and-safety-measures-for-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/american-tycoons-and-politicians-how-they-used-game-strategy-in-the-early-20th-century/ http://factoidz.com/american-tycoons-and-politicians-how-they-used-game-strategy-in-the-early-20th-century/ Many famous American tycoons and politicians in the early 20th Century excelled at "game playing" (see my Astrology guide for June, 2009).  In fact, many of these Captains of Industry were hard-up financially before they founded their companies in the late 19th an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/american-tycoons-and-politicians-how-they-used-game-strategy-in-the-early-20th-century.jpg http://factoidz.com/google-docs-rocks/ http://factoidz.com/google-docs-rocks/ I got a Google email account over a year ago. I really like it. I've only been let down about one thing with gmail. There is a discard button, right on the side of the save button. About a week ago, I was interrupted by a phone call and when I returned to the email I was working on, a very inv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/google-docs-rocks.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-your-personal-credit-can-affect-your-home-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-your-personal-credit-can-affect-your-home-business/ Many financial advisor's will tell you that if you have no debt and don't borrow money, your credit score doesn't matter. In a perfect world, this might ring true, however there are situations in which a low credit score can cause you to miss out on opportunities. You already know that maintaining a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-your-personal-credit-can-affect-your-home-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/commercial-songwriting-part-2-how-to-write-a-song-to-sell/ http://factoidz.com/commercial-songwriting-part-2-how-to-write-a-song-to-sell/ There are several critical points you must be aware of in writing and preparing a song for submission to a publisher or record label. You will probably only have ten seconds of the reviewer's time, and if you don't catch their interest in that space, most likely your submission will be s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/commercial-songwriting-part-2-how-to-write-a-song-to-sell.jpg http://factoidz.com/five-steps-to-creating-marketing-campaigns-that-work/ http://factoidz.com/five-steps-to-creating-marketing-campaigns-that-work/ The key to creating marketing campaigns that work ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/five-steps-to-creating-marketing-campaigns-that-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-until-your-business-is-off-the-ground/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-until-your-business-is-off-the-ground/ Starting a new business can be a daunting prospect. It can be a number of months, even years before a new business starts generating profits and creating a steady cashflow. During this period, it can be easy to get down hearted and give up. However, this does not have ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-survive-until-your-business-is-off-the-ground.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-money-when-buying-equipment-for-your-home-based-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-money-when-buying-equipment-for-your-home-based-business/ During the start-up phase of your home business, a good rule of thumb is, "Less is More". Home based business owners know all too well that the cost of running their home business could easily exceed its earning potential if wise spending practices are not used. Equipment purchases for home based... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-save-money-when-buying-equipment-for-your-home-based-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/commercial-songwriting-part-one-overview-of-the-music-business-and-beginning-steps/ http://factoidz.com/commercial-songwriting-part-one-overview-of-the-music-business-and-beginning-steps/ For the beginning songwriter/poet/storyteller, the first major step into the music business is recognition that getting your masterpiece into the public arena will remove it from the nice, little cocoon you and your song have enjoyed in the privacy of your headphones or car stereo, dropping it sma... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/commercial-songwriting-part-one-overview-of-the-music-business-and-beginning-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/copyrights-trademarks-patents-a-quick-reference-guide-to-intellectual-property/ http://factoidz.com/copyrights-trademarks-patents-a-quick-reference-guide-to-intellectual-property/ What is intellectual property? Intellectual property (otherwise known as IP) are the legal property rights that a person or company has over creations.  Under IP law, owners are given certain exclusive rights over things such as ideas, discoveries, literary/musical and artistic works and inventions... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-do-i-form-a-joint-venture-jv-how-are-they-different-from-partnerships/ http://factoidz.com/how-do-i-form-a-joint-venture-jv-how-are-they-different-from-partnerships/ Many people use joint ventures (JVs) and partnerships interchangeably although they are legally and commercially different.  If used wisely, JVs can be an excellent ways for small businesses to realise greater profits as well as bigger opportunities.  An example of a joint venture is something as ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-do-i-form-a-joint-venture-jv-how-are-they-different-from-partnerships.jpg http://factoidz.com/employee-health-benefits-are-heterosexual-and-homosexual-domestic-partnerships-treated-fairly-by-their-employers/ http://factoidz.com/employee-health-benefits-are-heterosexual-and-homosexual-domestic-partnerships-treated-fairly-by-their-employers/ I'm not gay, but I feel that people are people, no matter what their sexual orientation is. Gay men and women often live in domestic partnerships, because they can't get married. Straight folks also live in domestic partnerships for whatever reason. If the term "domestic partnerships" covers homosex... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/employee-health-benefits-are-heterosexual-and-homosexual-domestic-partnerships-treated-fairly-by-their-employers.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-qualities-of-good-leadership-analyzing-leadership-qualities-of-us-presidents/ http://factoidz.com/the-qualities-of-good-leadership-analyzing-leadership-qualities-of-us-presidents/ When discussing the qualities of good leadership, I think any description requires an asterisk by it. There are definitely some defined positive and negative attributes to define great leadership but there are also some qualities that might work in some circumstances but not in others. The nature of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-qualities-of-good-leadership-analyzing-leadership-qualities-of-us-presidents.jpg http://factoidz.com/working-from-home-tips-to-balance-your-home-life-with-you-work-life/ http://factoidz.com/working-from-home-tips-to-balance-your-home-life-with-you-work-life/ Possibly, one of the most difficult parts of operating a business out of your home is separating your personal life from your business life. Many home business owners have a very difficult time with the balancing act. There are, however, a few things that you can do to help balance the scales. Op... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/working-from-home-tips-to-balance-your-home-life-with-you-work-life.jpg http://factoidz.com/when-starting-a-home-business-is-a-bad-idea/ http://factoidz.com/when-starting-a-home-business-is-a-bad-idea/ The American dream is quickly becoming the ability to be your own boss and set your own hours. Home based businesses are on the rise. Many of these home based businesses end in failure and the owners are forced to return to a traditional job. To avoid the pitfalls that cause home based businesses to... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/when-starting-a-home-business-is-a-bad-idea.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-business-plan-step-by-step-guide-through-each-section/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-business-plan-step-by-step-guide-through-each-section/ It is absolutely crucial to have a business plan that is realistic when thinking about starting up a business. There are many reasons for creating and managing a business plan. It can help to:... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-write-a-business-plan-step-by-step-guide-through-each-section.jpg http://factoidz.com/freelancing-opportunities-benefits-and-risks/ http://factoidz.com/freelancing-opportunities-benefits-and-risks/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/freelancing-opportunities-benefits-and-risks.jpg http://factoidz.com/when-to-sell-your-child/ http://factoidz.com/when-to-sell-your-child/ There are many questions one must consider before selling a child and I reccommend research and much contemplation before having the child because there are many factors to consider in order to prepare the child properly depending on the type of market you are pursuing as well as all the various cos... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/when-to-sell-your-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/im-a-self-employed-grandparent-can-i-add-my-grandchildren-to-my-health-insurance-policy/ http://factoidz.com/im-a-self-employed-grandparent-can-i-add-my-grandchildren-to-my-health-insurance-policy/ These days many grandparents are raising their grandkids. There are lots of reasons why grandparents raise their grandchildren. Sometimes the parents are out of the children’s lives due to abuse or neglect. Sadly, sometimes one or more of the parents have died or are incarcera... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/im-a-self-employed-grandparent-can-i-add-my-grandchildren-to-my-health-insurance-policy.jpg http://factoidz.com/small-business-purchasing-save-money-by-considering-reconditioned-equipment-and-comparison-shopping/ http://factoidz.com/small-business-purchasing-save-money-by-considering-reconditioned-equipment-and-comparison-shopping/ The difficult economy means that many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat and make a profit. This leaves them with two options – either they can increase their income some... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/small-business-purchasing-save-money-by-considering-reconditioned-equipment-and-comparison-shopping.jpg http://factoidz.com/research-hiring-passion-common-mistakes-small-businesses-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/ http://factoidz.com/research-hiring-passion-common-mistakes-small-businesses-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/ In this recession with redundancies becoming the norm, many people are finding a new path and launching their own businesses. Doing so can be risky and success can be hard to come by. With 20% of ne... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/research-hiring-passion-common-mistakes-small-businesses-make-and-how-to-avoid-them.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-insurance-workmans-compensation-fraud/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-insurance-workmans-compensation-fraud/ When picking the brains of successful business owners I've had the opportunity to meet in the past, most have echoed in different ways a similar statement. "Keep your business small." As your business grows and you hire more employees yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-insurance-workmans-compensation-fraud.jpg http://factoidz.com/im-self-employed-do-i-really-need-to-have-health-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/im-self-employed-do-i-really-need-to-have-health-insurance/ Have you ever been self-employed, and tried to justify not having health insurance? Unfortunately many freelancers and micro-business owners don’t have any form of health insurance. They are living on a wing and a prayer that nothing major happens to them. If you don’t have ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/im-self-employed-do-i-really-need-to-have-health-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employed-oh-drats-i-finally-went-into-business-for-myself-and-i-was-turned-down-for-health-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/self-employed-oh-drats-i-finally-went-into-business-for-myself-and-i-was-turned-down-for-health-insurance/ Just like with auto insurance, if you use your health insurance policy for anything major, you might get turned down for future policies if you should decide to change your coverage. One of my friends had health insurance with drug insurance also. She has to have about $80... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employed-oh-drats-i-finally-went-into-business-for-myself-and-i-was-turned-down-for-health-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/promoting-your-business-on-craigslist-how-to-do-it-effectively-and-appropriately/ http://factoidz.com/promoting-your-business-on-craigslist-how-to-do-it-effectively-and-appropriately/ Definition of Craigslist: Craigslist is a centralized network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements – with jobs, internships, housing, personal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/promoting-your-business-on-craigslist-how-to-do-it-effectively-and-appropriately.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-what-are-overhead-and-profit/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-what-are-overhead-and-profit/ Without a clear understanding of overhead and profit starting off in self employment will be a real nose dive. If the following sounds true then read on; you have much to learn! Annette got an order to make six sets of scrubs. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-what-are-overhead-and-profit.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-windfalls-and-pitfalls/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-windfalls-and-pitfalls/ When it comes to being self employed, you will find that regulating your work flow, cash flow and schedule is an extremely difficult thing to do. Compared to driving a car, where you can coast, apply the break or give it a little gas –it is usually a different stor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-windfalls-and-pitfalls.jpg http://factoidz.com/finding-new-customers-how-to-use-a-working-list-of-target-accounts-to-acquire-customers/ http://factoidz.com/finding-new-customers-how-to-use-a-working-list-of-target-accounts-to-acquire-customers/ In my last article I discussed how to build an easily implemented sales and growth plan that focuses on the GAP dollars needed to reach your sales goal.  We also covered a very effectively simple method of reviewing your existing customers/accounts using an 80/15/5 concept. In this writing we wi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/finding-new-customers-how-to-use-a-working-list-of-target-accounts-to-acquire-customers.jpg http://factoidz.com/im-self-employed-as-a-private-duty-nurse-what-should-i-know-about-health-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/im-self-employed-as-a-private-duty-nurse-what-should-i-know-about-health-insurance/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/im-self-employed-as-a-private-duty-nurse-what-should-i-know-about-health-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-capitalizing-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-capitalizing-your-business/ One of the biggest mistakes that will send most business start-ups to an early grave is under-capitalization. If you don’t have at least ninety days of living expenses to draw off then I wouldn’t recommend taking the leap into self employment. I’m not saying that it ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-capitalizing-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-and-job-security/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-and-job-security/ You will find me referring to any employment other than self employment as a “real” job. This is a tongue-in-cheek figure of speech that I know will probably offend those who make their livings as their own boss. How do I know? Because it offends me! To this day I stil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-and-job-security.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-7-rookie-mistakes/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-7-rookie-mistakes/ 1) You think you need an original and brilliant idea Not the case. Innovations are a nice thing. Having “original art” that will allow you to patent an invention or process is key if you are an inventor, and that is your bu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-7-rookie-mistakes.jpg http://factoidz.com/determining-your-sales-gap-and-applying-the-80-15-5-rule-to-increase-your-business-sales/ http://factoidz.com/determining-your-sales-gap-and-applying-the-80-15-5-rule-to-increase-your-business-sales/ For many companies (small to large) the task of implementing a sales, marketing and growth plan is a daunting task and one that likely will either not be implemented or worse yet misunderstood. Many times managers and owners know that they have an outstanding product or service to offer however t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/determining-your-sales-gap-and-applying-the-80-15-5-rule-to-increase-your-business-sales.jpg http://factoidz.com/synoposis-of-freakonomics-by-steven-levitt-assume-nothing-question-everything/ http://factoidz.com/synoposis-of-freakonomics-by-steven-levitt-assume-nothing-question-everything/ About the Author(s) and the Book Steven D. Levitt is an Economics Professor at the University of Chicago.His idiosyncratic economic research into areas as varied as guns and game shows has triggered debates ..He has received the American Association's John Bates Clark Medal, awar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/synoposis-of-freakonomics-by-steven-levitt-assume-nothing-question-everything.jpg http://factoidz.com/i-am-an-independent-contractor-can-i-get-affordable-health-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/i-am-an-independent-contractor-can-i-get-affordable-health-insurance/ There are so many names for the independent contractor. Usually when the term “contractor” is used, especially without “independent" placed in front, it conjures up images of hard hats, bulldozers, and two by fours. “freelancer” is more descriptive of writers and photo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/i-am-an-independent-contractor-can-i-get-affordable-health-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employment-figuring-your-pay-and-benefit-package/ http://factoidz.com/self-employment-figuring-your-pay-and-benefit-package/ I remember when I first started considering self employment. I was running from the parking lot to the time clock, about a quarter mile jaunt, hoping to punch the clock within the minute so I wouldn’t get docked 15 minutes, and have a “late” on my record for ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employment-figuring-your-pay-and-benefit-package.jpg http://factoidz.com/are-health-insurance-premiums-tax-deductible-for-the-self-employed/ http://factoidz.com/are-health-insurance-premiums-tax-deductible-for-the-self-employed/ If you are self employed then you are no stranger to claiming the expenses that you incur while operating you small business. You are also no stranger to shopping for the goods and services that you need to keep your business flowing. Although some are much different depen... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-health-insurance-premiums-tax-deductible-for-the-self-employed.jpg http://factoidz.com/small-drips-that-ripple-out-of-control-a-great-way-to-visualize-your-time-management/ http://factoidz.com/small-drips-that-ripple-out-of-control-a-great-way-to-visualize-your-time-management/ Manage your drips: You Drip, “What are you talking about? I don’t understand how to do that? You sound like you’re going crazy.” People wonder why there life is out of order. People wonder why they can’t ge... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/small-drips-that-ripple-out-of-control-a-great-way-to-visualize-your-time-management.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-along-with-your-boss-at-work-important-dos-and-donts/ http://factoidz.com/getting-along-with-your-boss-at-work-important-dos-and-donts/ Being at work can be a minefield of politics, gossip, stress and sometimes, overloaded hormones and egos. Many people want to get ahead and don’t know how to go about it. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-along-with-your-boss-at-work-important-dos-and-donts.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-truth-about-work-at-home-affiliate-survey-and-internet-marketing-programs/ http://factoidz.com/the-truth-about-work-at-home-affiliate-survey-and-internet-marketing-programs/ As a stay-at-home mom, I decided several years ago to try to make money working at home to help pay for our boys' education. I have spent many late nights after they're in bed, trolling the internet looking at a variety of work-at-home offers. I would judge at least 95% to be either complete scams o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-truth-about-work-at-home-affiliate-survey-and-internet-marketing-programs.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-translate-your-existing-job-skills-to-a-freelancing-or-consulting-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-translate-your-existing-job-skills-to-a-freelancing-or-consulting-business/ So what do you do after received a pink slip from your employer?  What step do you take when you leave out of your manager's office, from a downsizing notice?  What happens when you are fired from a stable form of employment? You have skills whether in marketing, sales, clerical, grant-writing,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-translate-your-existing-job-skills-to-a-freelancing-or-consulting-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-online-faxing-service-reviewing-and-comparing-ringcentral-and-metrofax/ http://factoidz.com/which-online-faxing-service-reviewing-and-comparing-ringcentral-and-metrofax/ Who buys a fax machine anymore these days? For most small businesses, an online faxing solution is usually adequate and much more cost-effective (cheap.) I've used many of these services, and loved some and hated others. Here's my review of two of the popular services:  Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-online-faxing-service-reviewing-and-comparing-ringcentral-and-metrofax.jpg http://factoidz.com/online-backup-services-my-comparison-of-carbonite-vs-mozy-backup/ http://factoidz.com/online-backup-services-my-comparison-of-carbonite-vs-mozy-backup/ I've lost my hard drive data more than enough times to have learned that I need to back up my data. I've tried local backup and online backup, and seen some of the pros and cons of the various services out there. My two favorite services have been Carbonite and Mozy - here's a bri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/online-backup-services-my-comparison-of-carbonite-vs-mozy-backup.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-logo-design-logoworks-vs-the-logo-company/ http://factoidz.com/diy-logo-design-logoworks-vs-the-logo-company/ I currently manage two companies - one is a small consumer products distribution company and the other provides consulting services to local businesses on brand and marketing issues. I recently did a re-branding for the distribution company, and given that the consulting firm is new, we just rece... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-logo-design-logoworks-vs-the-logo-company.jpg http://factoidz.com/six-keys-to-an-effective-marketing-program-for-your-small-business/ http://factoidz.com/six-keys-to-an-effective-marketing-program-for-your-small-business/ To increase small business sales, you need to look at yourself first as a marketer. As a marketer, you insist on marketing that delivers results and a positive ROI. You need to first look at these five marketing strategies se they work, work well and work almost all of the time. Which of the many... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/six-keys-to-an-effective-marketing-program-for-your-small-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/surveys-and-affiliate-programs-dont-work-be-smart-make-money-the-old-fashioned-way/ http://factoidz.com/surveys-and-affiliate-programs-dont-work-be-smart-make-money-the-old-fashioned-way/ Internet making money scams. Is there really any site that produces what they advertise? I spent months looking for a legitimate site that produces, I have yet to find one. To all you out there that think you can make money online with these affiliate sites, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/surveys-and-affiliate-programs-dont-work-be-smart-make-money-the-old-fashioned-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/reasons-to-start-a-business-especially-in-a-recession/ http://factoidz.com/reasons-to-start-a-business-especially-in-a-recession/ Again, I am going to depart from my usual norm of telling people what to do and concentrate on motivating them to do something that is hard work but is extremely fulfilling. What am I talking about? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/reasons-to-start-a-business-especially-in-a-recession.jpg http://factoidz.com/business-branding-made-easy-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/business-branding-made-easy-in-5-steps/ Most people struggle when creating a website and the gold is right in front of you. The gold is their passion on whatever you have some knowledge in. Maybe it is car stereos, guitar playing, knitting, sewing, mas... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/business-branding-made-easy-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/simple-steps-to-starting-your-business-brainstorming-marketing-and-managing/ http://factoidz.com/simple-steps-to-starting-your-business-brainstorming-marketing-and-managing/ To start what you need to do is brainstorm. Think about what skills you have. Cleaning houses, assembling products and lawn care are some ideas. Take time to think about what you enjoy doing. It is a fact that if you enjoy what you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simple-steps-to-starting-your-business-brainstorming-marketing-and-managing.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-working-for-yourself/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-working-for-yourself/ With the deepening economic crisis and reports of redundancies by even the biggest firms, people are looking for ways to survive. The news is littered with stories of struggling companies and ventures, enforce... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-working-for-yourself.jpg http://factoidz.com/being-a-sales-associate-how-to-sell-effectively/ http://factoidz.com/being-a-sales-associate-how-to-sell-effectively/ Today's consumers are intelligent and they do their homework before making big purchases. The current state of the economy requires sales people to reassure the customer/client that the product they are interested in will last. Be genuine and honest in your selling approach. Do not mislead the clien... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/being-a-sales-associate-how-to-sell-effectively.jpg http://factoidz.com/comparing-psprint-u-printing-and-printingforless-for-online-printing/ http://factoidz.com/comparing-psprint-u-printing-and-printingforless-for-online-printing/ There are plenty of services available on the Web these days which let you print high-quality prints remotely and then they ship you your prints. I've tried many of these services and have found a few that worked best. I'll try to detail the pros and cons of each here. PsPrint Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-do-i-always-recommend-certified-public-accountants-cpas/ http://factoidz.com/why-do-i-always-recommend-certified-public-accountants-cpas/ In many of my real estate articles, particularly those relating to real estate investing and tax issues, I recommend turning to a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) for advice. Recently, someone who ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/real-estate-investing-five-steps-to-figuring-out-what-its-worth/ http://factoidz.com/real-estate-investing-five-steps-to-figuring-out-what-its-worth/ Whether you are thinking about buying a single-family rental, a duplex or four-unit, or a 200-unit apartment complex, there comes that moment when you must decide a dollar figure to write in the purchase ag... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/real-estate-investing-five-steps-to-figuring-out-what-its-worth.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-you-run-a-small-or-independent-business-and-want-to-drive-internet-leads/ http://factoidz.com/do-you-run-a-small-or-independent-business-and-want-to-drive-internet-leads/ Help us understand your needs so we can better serve you. We've already seen how Factoidz can be s a great way to publish your knowledge and meet new people with similar interests, but we also think it can also be a valuable resources for generating leads to your business. We've spent a lot of time ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/reasons-to-start-a-business-especially-in-a-recession.jpg http://factoidz.com/buying-foreclosures-buyer-beware/ http://factoidz.com/buying-foreclosures-buyer-beware/ The current feeding frenzy over foreclosed properties -- fueled by media hype that buyers are getting outrageously good deals -- has caused many uninformed buyers to leap headlong into the foreclosure arena wi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/buying-foreclosures-buyer-beware.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-ask-for-a-raise/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-ask-for-a-raise/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-ask-for-a-raise.jpg http://factoidz.com/i-hate-my-job-how-you-can-get-out-of-the-funk/ http://factoidz.com/i-hate-my-job-how-you-can-get-out-of-the-funk/ Wow! I found this question to be so relevant to my situation that I had to attempt an answer! The actual question was: How do you get yourself to love your jo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/i-hate-my-job-how-you-can-get-out-of-the-funk.jpg http://factoidz.com/three-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-changing-jobs/ http://factoidz.com/three-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-changing-jobs/ Leaving a workplace can feel like you are jumping off of a cliff. It may leave you feeling lighter than air. You never know if what you’re doing is a good thing or a bad thing. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-money-in-a-bear-market-part-iii/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-money-in-a-bear-market-part-iii/ Now, you're on your way to becoming financially independent, even when the economy is in a slum. I don't know how many times I hear people talking about the fear of losing your job. Well, here are some simple steps to avoid that fear all together. Create an idea for a company that would ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/more-mental-health-in-the-workplace-transfers/ http://factoidz.com/more-mental-health-in-the-workplace-transfers/ When the initial thought of a possible transfer enters one's mind it seems like a lovely idea. Almost comforting. Seemingly inspiring to think of doing something different or something better, somewhere else at your company, or making the leap to a whole new environment ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/assimilate-or-terminate/ http://factoidz.com/assimilate-or-terminate/ It certainly isn’t funny that some of us are losing our jobs these days. What I do find oddly amusing is the office politics that enter into the picture before during... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/assimilate-or-terminate.jpg http://factoidz.com/be-yourself-in-the-work-place/ http://factoidz.com/be-yourself-in-the-work-place/ It’s not popular to do the right thing. It is never popular to stand up for yourself in the face of adversity especially if the people you are standing up to are those in a position to make your life miserable. I have lost more posi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/citizen-journalist-make-money-with-your-cellphone/ http://factoidz.com/citizen-journalist-make-money-with-your-cellphone/ Cameras are everywhere, and TV stations are under increasing pressure to rely on individuals to capture the dramatic video they need to keep viewers tuned into their newscasts. And that opens up an opportunity for anyone with a cellphone camera to make money doing what professional reporters do -... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/citizen-journalist-make-money-with-your-cellphone.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-a-job-in-a-city-where-no-one-knows-you/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-a-job-in-a-city-where-no-one-knows-you/ Introduction Finding gainful employment in a city or town where you have no contacts has never ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-find-a-job-in-a-city-where-no-one-knows-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-best-five-questions-you-will-ever-ask-a-potential-employee/ http://factoidz.com/the-best-five-questions-you-will-ever-ask-a-potential-employee/ Congratulations on your success! Why? Because if you find yourself in a position where one of your duties is to int... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-best-five-questions-you-will-ever-ask-a-potential-employee.jpg http://factoidz.com/managing-small-business-cash-flow/ http://factoidz.com/managing-small-business-cash-flow/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/managing-small-business-cash-flow.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-quitclaim-deeds/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-quitclaim-deeds/ Buyers beware of Quitclaim Deeds. Quitclaim deeds are used to transfer the grantors interests in real property to the grantee. What makes Quitclaim so dangerous is that the grantor may not have any real rights in the Real prop... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-are-quitclaim-deeds.jpg http://factoidz.com/think-like-a-business-swami-innovate-to-create-success/ http://factoidz.com/think-like-a-business-swami-innovate-to-create-success/ Originally, this factoid came to me as "thinking outside the box" but that term is seriously outdated; definitely not up to the futuristic predictive standards of this see-r, otherwise known as me, the Psychic Chic.  Also, many of us. these lean days, are going box-less. We are recycling p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/interview-with-a-new-england-cheese-farmer/ http://factoidz.com/interview-with-a-new-england-cheese-farmer/ This is a story about a Massachusetts farm. Owned and operated by Joe and Carolyn Hillman, with the generous support of 36 wonderful animals, this farm was conceived in much the same way as my eldest son...by accident. Maybe a better term would be serendipity. Maybe I could have come up with a bette... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/interview-with-a-new-england-cheese-farmer.jpg http://factoidz.com/advantages-of-software-as-a-service-saas/ http://factoidz.com/advantages-of-software-as-a-service-saas/ Software as a service (SaaS) is seen by many as being an increasingly important tool for small businesses. It is a relatively new concept that allows you to ‘consume’ software on a subscription basis, inste... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advantages-of-software-as-a-service-saas.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-your-own-boss/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-your-own-boss/ Do you dream about breaking free from your 9 to 5 job and finding a sense of joy and self-fulfilment from being your own boss? Those goals are all achiev... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-be-your-own-boss.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-up-a-travel-agency-in-this-down-economy/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-up-a-travel-agency-in-this-down-economy/ The Travel Agencies of the past are virtually non-existent.  The commission based agencies are gone due to the fact that basically every industry related to travel either reduced the commissions given to agents or removed them all together.  Therefore all travel agencies whether small or large in ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-start-up-a-travel-agency-in-this-down-economy.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-are-realtors-like-broccoli/ http://factoidz.com/how-are-realtors-like-broccoli/ Remember when potatoes were just potatoes, not Idaho potatoes or Michigan potatoes?  Remember back before California had dancing raisins, before bananas dressed up like Carmen Miranda and Orange juice commercials featured Donald Sutherland voice-over... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-are-realtors-like-broccoli.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-revolution-of-marketing-mass-media-vs-the-internet/ http://factoidz.com/the-revolution-of-marketing-mass-media-vs-the-internet/ Once upon a time, in a village far away, there lived a man. His fellow villagers would make things, bring them to the man and he would tell others about the things his villager friends made.  He called the things "products" and the villagers who made the products "manufacturers." Each day, he ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-revolution-of-marketing-mass-media-vs-the-internet.jpg http://factoidz.com/never-sell-with-blah-blah-when-you-can-sell-with-blah/ http://factoidz.com/never-sell-with-blah-blah-when-you-can-sell-with-blah/ Yesterday, I overheard a salesperson selling.  Well, selling may not be the right description.  Overselling might be a better word.  It was at one of those furniture stores; you know, the ones where they pounce on you the second you walk through the door?  Then never leave you alone to wander th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/never-sell-with-blah-blah-when-you-can-sell-with-blah.jpg http://factoidz.com/9-steps-to-improving-your-business-writing-skills/ http://factoidz.com/9-steps-to-improving-your-business-writing-skills/ Most business people know how to talk.  Writing, however, is quite another matter. Writing is an essential communication tool and it is sad to see otherwise bright, articulate people shy away from writing because of their lack of confidence in doing so.  It is j... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/9-steps-to-improving-your-business-writing-skills.jpg http://factoidz.com/does-elitism-exist-in-our-society/ http://factoidz.com/does-elitism-exist-in-our-society/ This post is a response to a conversation I had on the way to work today (I carpool). We were discussing wages for particular positions and industry salary standards. It began with a fellow carpooler mentioning that they were editing a proposal for hiring a tax manager at $180,000.00 per year. The ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/does-elitism-exist-in-our-society.jpg http://factoidz.com/passed-over-how-to-get-the-promotion-next-time/ http://factoidz.com/passed-over-how-to-get-the-promotion-next-time/ As a former ad agency executive, I knew what my bosses were looking for when I hired a new staffer. They expected me to hire promotable people, not just those with talent. Pro... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/passed-over-how-to-get-the-promotion-next-time.jpg http://factoidz.com/quick-story-and-a-tip-in-business-take-time-to-sharpen-your-axe/ http://factoidz.com/quick-story-and-a-tip-in-business-take-time-to-sharpen-your-axe/ Once upon a time there were two lumberjacks, Lars and Sven. Each of them was the best lumberjacks in their camps and every year, the two camps would meet and challenge one another to determine the bes... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/quick-story-and-a-tip-in-business-take-time-to-sharpen-your-axe.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-along-better-with-people-at-work-its-not-hard/ http://factoidz.com/getting-along-better-with-people-at-work-its-not-hard/ Getting along with people at work is like a marriage, you have to work at it to make it work. Except, at work you are not only dealing with one person, but with multiple people with very different pers... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-along-better-with-people-at-work-its-not-hard.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-on-your-next-business-trip/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-on-your-next-business-trip/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-go-green-on-your-next-business-trip.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-get-along-better-with-people-at-work/ http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-get-along-better-with-people-at-work/ Chances are, you have had at least one person in your life that you just cannot get along with.  Navigating such a situation at work can be tricky even for the most socially skilled. Having had the pleasure of d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-steps-to-get-along-better-with-people-at-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/practice-customer-service-and-keep-employees/ http://factoidz.com/practice-customer-service-and-keep-employees/ These days, it's common to see a business go to great lengths to keep their customers.  Due to what they deem competition, they do what they think it will take to keep a customer--even up to punishing their employees for small unimportant details and firing them.  This is pretty sad in reality, as... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/practice-customer-service-and-keep-employees.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-organized-in-an-unorganized-office/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-organized-in-an-unorganized-office/ The first thing you must do although it can be quite painful, is go through everything and throw away half of it.  Most of the time, we tend to stash papers and receipts we think we might need someday.  Trust me if it’s been a few months and yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-organized-in-an-unorganized-office.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-draw-ideas-for-factoidz-from-random-thinking/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-draw-ideas-for-factoidz-from-random-thinking/ How does anyone think of ideas for anything? Well, it's easy, they just start thinking - it's almost impossible to STOP thinking. Your brain is always going. Perhaps you are waiting for the subway and the following is going through your mind; "Gosh, I have been waiting for ages, I want th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-draw-ideas-for-factoidz-from-random-thinking.jpg http://factoidz.com/passed-over-for-a-promotion-how-do-you-cope/ http://factoidz.com/passed-over-for-a-promotion-how-do-you-cope/ You have worked long hours, did more than was expected of you, even short changed your family at times to get that promotion, and then management gives the job to someone else. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/passed-over-for-a-promotion-how-do-you-cope.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation/ Microsoft Powerpoint in the industry standard in software for making informative presentations. However, a lot of people who use it are distracted by the different things it can do, while forgetting that they are supposed to be presenting information... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-on-how-to-get-published/ http://factoidz.com/tips-on-how-to-get-published/ I know where you are coming from in the quest to get published. This goal is one that I have had for years. Unfortunately, for a time, I appeared to be cursed in this ambition because every time I finished typing a novel up my ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-on-how-to-get-published.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-get-published-in-this-down-economy/ http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-get-published-in-this-down-economy/ Whoa... Now here's one directly from my sphere of influence. You wonder, "I would like to get my book of poetry published, how would I go about doing so?" -- (presuming that you've never had an abundance of literature thus far published) YOU WAIT UNTI... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-it-possible-to-get-published-in-this-down-economy.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-confront-fear-in-the-face-of-large-daunting-tasks-accomplishing-big-goals/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-confront-fear-in-the-face-of-large-daunting-tasks-accomplishing-big-goals/ Q: How do you eat a cow? A: One steak at a time. Throughout the course of a typical life time, most humans actually consume several cows, in fact. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-accomplish-anything-and-everything-profitable-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-accomplish-anything-and-everything-profitable/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-accomplish-anything-and-everything-profitable/ Alternate Title: “How to Eat a Cow” Q: How do you eat a cow? A: One steak at a time. According to WikiAnswers, the average person “will eat an amount of hamburger meant to equal the weight of a family car.” Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-accomplish-anything-and-everything-profitable.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-love-what-you-do-and-still-get-paid/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-love-what-you-do-and-still-get-paid/ This is a time where a lot of people are reexamining their career options.  Sometimes it's because we're forced to, but hopefully in many cases its because we want to.  Unfortunately, traditional schooling methods leave a lot to be desired when preparing us for our chosen career, because most of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-love-what-you-do-and-still-get-paid.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-yourself-more-marketable-after-graduating-college/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-yourself-more-marketable-after-graduating-college/ Nowadays, we know that at the minimum, you pretty much have to obtain a college degree, namely, a Bachelor.  Previously, (maybe like a decade ago), you were able to find a job just with a high school diploma but that is no longer the case. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-yourself-more-marketable-after-graduating-college.jpg http://factoidz.com/stay-sane-while-unemployed-holiday-edition/ http://factoidz.com/stay-sane-while-unemployed-holiday-edition/ It's the holidays. The worst possible time to be unemployed. Wait, are there any good times really? Regardless, it can be difficult watching the whirling tornado of consumerism that is the holidays, when you can't take part. Well, it's time to get clever so you can still participate in the holida... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/stay-sane-while-unemployed-holiday-edition.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-a-career-in-broadcasting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-a-career-in-broadcasting/ If you are looking to start a career in broadcasting, there are a couple of different paths you can take, depending on what kind of broadcasting you'd like to do. You may want to comp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-start-a-career-in-broadcasting.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-google-for-your-real-estate-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-google-for-your-real-estate-business/ Countless home buyers use Google to browse for real estate information each month. Google... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-google-for-your-real-estate-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-deal-with-feedback-for-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-deal-with-feedback-for-your-business/ Refusing to look feedback for your businesses practices in the face is a huge mistake. If you're not going to fix the problems in your business, then somebody else is going to fix that problem in theirs, and you will be left stranded. Seeking feedback, then promptly acting on it, is a trait of the m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-deal-with-feedback-for-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-shady-employers-in-the-freelance-market/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-shady-employers-in-the-freelance-market/ As a freelancer, I have been burned a few times. While it sucks to not get paid for the work I put in, I learned from it. Here is what I learned. Always, always get your client to agree to a contract. Don't be afraid that they might pass you over for someone else because it's... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-avoid-shady-employers-in-the-freelance-market.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-secret-to-great-customer-service-for-any-business/ http://factoidz.com/the-secret-to-great-customer-service-for-any-business/ It's almost a shame to call this a secret.  I was lucky enough to learn this at a young age, and I'm continuously disappointed at the vast number of business owners or self-employed people who don't know it, or worse yet, are resistant to putting it to use once they have learned it.  It's very sim... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-secret-to-great-customer-service-for-any-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-essential-tips-to-success-in-your-next-job-interview/ http://factoidz.com/6-essential-tips-to-success-in-your-next-job-interview/ Working in management for several years, I have seen the best and worst ways to approach a job interview. Here are some essentials to bringing the wow-factor to your next job interview. They start from even before you apply for the job. Do some research, and figure out who/when/w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/6-essential-tips-to-success-in-your-next-job-interview.jpg http://factoidz.com/difficult-personalities-in-the-office-who-are-they-and-how-to-cope/ http://factoidz.com/difficult-personalities-in-the-office-who-are-they-and-how-to-cope/ Some people think a "jerk" can ruin our day This may be the case but some ways to handle a person is to understand why they are that way. There is usually a reason. If they are a boss at a job, maybe that's just their style. You have to judge whether its appropriate to leave your... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/difficult-personalities-in-the-office-who-are-they-and-how-to-cope.jpg http://factoidz.com/protecting-intellectual-property/ http://factoidz.com/protecting-intellectual-property/ Many people have great ideas for businesses or consumers.  These can be brand new inventions, new uses for existing products, combinations of existing products, etc.  Getting paid for our ideas or inventions (intellectual property) means protecting them. If you have a great idea for a new produ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/protecting-intellectual-property.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-people-remember-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-people-remember-your-business/ No one wants their business card to end up in the trash, or worse, unnoticed at the bottom of a stack of same-fated cards.  Well, I gave a presentation this morning on how to GET NOTICED and STAY NOTICED in business.  The act of creating a memorable image that people will recognize, refer to, and ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-people-remember-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-accept-change-and-gain-control/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-accept-change-and-gain-control/ What does it mean to have "full control'?  Isn't it ironic that the more we want and feel that we need to be in control, the less overall control we end up having?  Then the more frustrated and annoyed we become? Take a look back.  In this case, let's just think back over thi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-accept-change-and-gain-control.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-keep-your-sales-plan-effective/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-keep-your-sales-plan-effective/ Sure, getting new customers and keeping the old ones is difficult, but this is no time to sit home and get depressed about it if you’re going to be in sales. Sales is all about having a plan and working your plan. May... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-keep-your-sales-plan-effective.jpg http://factoidz.com/8-steps-to-jump-starting-the-economy/ http://factoidz.com/8-steps-to-jump-starting-the-economy/ You will not hear anyone talking about this because it would solve our current financial debacle. The solution is an easy one and it gets at the route cause of the problem. The 700 b... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/8-steps-to-jump-starting-the-economy.jpg http://factoidz.com/advantages-of-an-llc-vs-a-s-corporation-or-c-corporation/ http://factoidz.com/advantages-of-an-llc-vs-a-s-corporation-or-c-corporation/ A limited liability company, or LLC, has many advantages to S or C Corporations. Keep in mind, that structuring your business is also dependent on the individual situation. In some cases, it may be to your advantage to enter into an S or C Corporation. For example, if you intend to take your company... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advantages-of-an-llc-vs-a-s-corporation-or-c-corporation.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-through-writers-block/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-through-writers-block/ Ugh! Writer's block is the worst thing that can happen, and it usually strikes when you need it the least. Sometimes a quick exercise is all you need to jolt yourself back into inspired mode. Here are a few ideas. Start writing, and don't let yourself stop. Set a timer, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-through-writers-block.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-start-a-business-with-no-money/ http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-start-a-business-with-no-money/ Is it really possible to start a business with no money? I am happy to say yes, it is totally possible and I have done it. Of course, the trade off is that you will have to put time and energy into it. It's definitely the slower method, but looking back I realize how much I have grown by the "Do it ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-it-possible-to-start-a-business-with-no-money.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stay-sane-while-unemployed/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stay-sane-while-unemployed/ As unemployments rate soars, there are more and more people like me: unemployed, bored, and starting to go a little crazy. After being unemployed for a little more than a month I found myself spending entire days in my pajamas... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stay-sane-while-unemployed.jpg http://factoidz.com/your-options-for-designing-and-producing-business-cards/ http://factoidz.com/your-options-for-designing-and-producing-business-cards/ If you are just starting out in business you may have limited funds.  You also might have limited experience.  In any event the Internet is alive and well. PsPrint, Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/your-options-for-designing-and-producing-business-cards.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-identify-the-right-sales-job-for-you/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-identify-the-right-sales-job-for-you/ Whatever you choose to do it will have to be sold.  This may or may not be a challenge for your depending on your ability sell. There are a variety of sales personalities but for the sake of this piece simply understand that there are only two: those that can sell refrigerators to Eskimos or tho... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-generate-word-of-mouth-referrals-for-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-generate-word-of-mouth-referrals-for-your-business/ To assist with your search would be easier if you shared the type of business and yet, the single greatest return on your time in business development remains as Word of Mouth.  This can be defined under your: Sphere of Influence Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-generate-word-of-mouth-referrals-for-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-grave-grooming-the-right-job-for-you/ http://factoidz.com/is-grave-grooming-the-right-job-for-you/ There are many different and sometimes unusual jobs such as professional skull cleaners, road kill removal specialists and septic tank cleaners, to name a few. My own father-in-law worked his way thro... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-grave-grooming-the-right-job-for-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-negotiate-in-trump-style/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-negotiate-in-trump-style/ For the most part, and in more than in cases of "street-slang" alone, negotiating seems a derogatory concept in today's U.S. society once again. Possibly due to the volatility and deadening of today'... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-negotiate-in-trump-style.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-some-people-need-to-hire-a-clutter-consultant/ http://factoidz.com/why-some-people-need-to-hire-a-clutter-consultant/ As unconventional many might view the need for someone to come into their home or business to de-clutter their lives. The need is very much desired by popular demand. Whether some label it as odd or strange, it is a necessity t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-some-people-need-to-hire-a-clutter-consultant.jpg http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-fun-and-unconventional-jobs-with-a-good-salary/ http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-fun-and-unconventional-jobs-with-a-good-salary/ There are so many jobs that are fun and pay well. Definitely too many to list. Anybody wanting to switch careers and wants something that they will truly enjoy and take pleasure in, should stop and ask themselves first, what would make... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ideas-for-fun-and-unconventional-jobs-with-a-good-salary.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-nail-your-next-job-interview/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-nail-your-next-job-interview/ In an economy such as this it is extremely important to stand out in a positive way. Right now, it is an employer's market, and any advertisements for job openings receive a deluge of responses. What... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-nail-your-next-job-interview.jpg http://factoidz.com/unusual-jobs-you-might-actually-do/ http://factoidz.com/unusual-jobs-you-might-actually-do/ As we all know, there is a show called "Dirty Jobs", hosted by Mike Rowe. On it he goes around the country doing unusual work that usually ends up with him covered in grime. Most people have a fantasy of having a different type of job, one that allows for free expression and flexibility. However, I ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/unusual-jobs-you-might-actually-do.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-fail/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-fail/ In failure lies the seed of real hope.  Perhaps even genius. The very first thing that must be done when beginning to fail is to realize and believe that failure is not the end, but rather the beginning; that it is not in fact altogether bad by definition, but rather good in its potential.  Aft... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-fail.jpg http://factoidz.com/five-basic-sections-of-a-complete-resume/ http://factoidz.com/five-basic-sections-of-a-complete-resume/ If you're applying for a job that requires you to have experience in a certain field or skill, chances are you'll be asked to provide a resume.  Resumes can be a challenge if you're starting from scratch but this article will help you get started and provide some guidelines to make your resume effe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/five-basic-sections-of-a-complete-resume.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-a-blog-could-benefit-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/why-a-blog-could-benefit-your-business/ A lot of people will follow a blog, and not even realize they're doing it. They say "Huh, what's that?" when you mention it, but guaranteed, if you looked at the websites they frequented, blogs would be everywhere, fitting in seamlessly. They're truly everywhere, being used in all kinds of creative ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-a-blog-could-benefit-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/7-tips-for-writing-a-great-query-letter/ http://factoidz.com/7-tips-for-writing-a-great-query-letter/ So, you want to write for a magazine, newspaper or web site. You have the awesome idea, now you need to know how to write that killer query. Here is the grocery list of things you will want to think about while crafting your query letter. Tailor your query letter to the publisher... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/7-tips-for-writing-a-great-query-letter.jpg http://factoidz.com/creating-a-logo-for-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/creating-a-logo-for-your-business/ The logo is possibly one of the more important elements of your business.  Having a memorable logo can drive traffic to your company based on familiarity alone.  And yet coming up with one can be such a pain.  How is it something so simple can be so infuriating?  Hopefully these tips will aid yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creating-a-logo-for-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-on-creating-a-logo-for-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/tips-on-creating-a-logo-for-your-business/ A logo is a graphic of one or more combined elements with or without text added and used to identify a company. From my experience in the printing and publication field, plus as an owner of a small business, logos are a very important part of a company's identity and image. For a new business log... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-on-creating-a-logo-for-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/advice-on-using-construction-loans/ http://factoidz.com/advice-on-using-construction-loans/ Fictitious characters Sean and Tim here display an important lesson concerning Architecture, 'Standard Procedure,' and Construction Loans: A slender man with trim, neatly combed-back, light brown hair wea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advice-on-using-construction-loans.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-financing-for-your-new-small-business/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-financing-for-your-new-small-business/ Times are tough for any and all business start-ups, but where there's a will, there's a way, and if you really want to start that new business, you can find financing. Here are a few tips: Personal Savings Do you have enough in savings for business financing? If so, how lo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-find-financing-for-your-new-small-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-resume/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-resume/ The trick to a successful resume resides in the brevity of it. Limit it to a single page. But firs... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-write-a-resume.jpg http://factoidz.com/if-youve-been-fired-youre-probably-a-rock-star/ http://factoidz.com/if-youve-been-fired-youre-probably-a-rock-star/ First, rock on! You hated that place anyways. Or, maybe you didn't - but now you do! So instead of remaining depressed, the losing party in a bitter break-up, start turning things around. In reality, they just did you a favor. Sure, maybe things will be rocky for awhile, but once yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/if-youve-been-fired-youre-probably-a-rock-star.jpg http://factoidz.com/some-green-business-ideas-for-the-green-entrepreneur/ http://factoidz.com/some-green-business-ideas-for-the-green-entrepreneur/ If you wish to start a Green Business, you have a lot of shades of green to choose from. Alternative energy sources, earth friendly cleaning chemicals, eco car detailing, eco house cleaning, eco landscaping and personal products are only a few. For me, I have always been interested in how to reuse m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/some-green-business-ideas-for-the-green-entrepreneur.jpg http://factoidz.com/starting-a-business-legal-considerations/ http://factoidz.com/starting-a-business-legal-considerations/ I am not a lawyer. But I am a small business owner, and I've worked for small business owners in other industries. The best advice I can give you is to have your business plan in hand when you go to ask for advice from the experts. A business plan is a fairly formal document. It has several sections... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/starting-a-business-legal-considerations.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-great-tenants-for-your-rental/ http://factoidz.com/getting-great-tenants-for-your-rental/ I've been a landlord for 8 years, and own 6 units that I've managed with both tenants that I found and tenants found by previous property owners. I have a few tips for finding and keeping low-drama tenants who will take good care of the property. 1. Know your local landlord-tenant laws Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-great-tenants-for-your-rental.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-design-and-produce-business-cards/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-design-and-produce-business-cards/ Business cards are extremely important to a business. They are often the first impression potential customers receive of not only your business but also you as the owner. Your business card creates the identity you portray to the world and is a vital marketing tool. With so much riding on a tiny ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-design-and-produce-business-cards.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-on-becoming-a-professional-writer/ http://factoidz.com/tips-on-becoming-a-professional-writer/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-on-becoming-a-professional-writer.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-essential-strategies-for-starting-a-new-business/ http://factoidz.com/5-essential-strategies-for-starting-a-new-business/ Starting a new business is an incredibly brave, time-consuming and difficult thing to do. It is also very exciting. Here are a few pieces of advice to keep in mind so that you feel in charge and on top of your new endeavor. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-essential-strategies-for-starting-a-new-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-on-obtaining-a-trademark-for-your-new-company-or-product/ http://factoidz.com/tips-on-obtaining-a-trademark-for-your-new-company-or-product/ Begin with the understanding that the moment you create something it is protected by law ... assuming that it is new / original; that it is not in use somewhere else.  And by adding the (TM) after it... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-on-obtaining-a-trademark-for-your-new-company-or-product.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-a-green-collared-ceo-or-business-owner/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-a-green-collared-ceo-or-business-owner/ Like Kermit the Frog once said; "It ain't easy being green!" And while it may not be easy, it's important and worth your while. Especially if you're in a leadership role, because you have the ability to influence others behavior, making them more responsible and helping the envir... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-be-a-green-collared-ceo-or-business-owner.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-secret-to-saving-in-direct-mailing-costs/ http://factoidz.com/the-secret-to-saving-in-direct-mailing-costs/ What does your mail look like? Besides bills, of course. If it's anything like mine, I would be willing to bet piles of junk mail, envelopes declaring you’ve won a million dollars forever unopen... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-secret-to-saving-in-direct-mailing-costs.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-employment-scams/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-avoid-employment-scams/ 1) Ignore job posts which only contain a 800 or 888 phone number. The vast majority of them only sell job lists which are completely useless. The more dangerous ones ask you for personal information so they can steal from you. The prominent examples are these kind of post... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-avoid-employment-scams.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-break-into-freelance-writing/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-break-into-freelance-writing/ If writing is something that is fun for you, comes naturally, or you even just have plenty to say, then freelance writing is a great way to get your feet wet without jumping full pull off the pier. Many full-time writers begin by securing a few gigs, building their portfolio, and then find the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-break-into-freelance-writing.jpg http://factoidz.com/knowing-when-its-time-to-quit-your-job/ http://factoidz.com/knowing-when-its-time-to-quit-your-job/ I have been through quite a few jobs and I know that I have picked some "real winner" occupations.  Here, the reader will find that I have composed a list of what I believe should constitute a change of careers.  It may not be the same list others have, but the reader will get an idea of what sho... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/knowing-when-its-time-to-quit-your-job.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-novel/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-novel/ We all dream of writing that classic American novel. One that involves heartache, conflict, and a world outside of our own that makes the reader want to jump in without ever looking back. Whether you want to write mystery, romance, creative nonfiction, or just a plain 'ol good fiction novel here are... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-write-a-novel.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-should-i-tell-prospective-employers-about-my-health-problems/ http://factoidz.com/what-should-i-tell-prospective-employers-about-my-health-problems/ Applying for jobs can be stressful. For people who have some kind of chronic health condition or disability -- especially a condition that's not immediately obvious, like epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, asthma, mental illness, etc. -- a key question is: What should I tell my prospective ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-should-i-tell-prospective-employers-about-my-health-problems.jpg http://factoidz.com/creating-your-accessible-home-office/ http://factoidz.com/creating-your-accessible-home-office/ Home-based employment can be an excellent option for some people with disabilities. Whether full-time or part-time, self-employment or company staff, paid or volunteer, working at home can offer several advantages: a comfortable environment, the availability of attendant support, the flexibility ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creating-your-accessible-home-office.jpg http://factoidz.com/become-a-hollywood-film-director/ http://factoidz.com/become-a-hollywood-film-director/ There are many ways to break into the industry; this is the three that I know best. Write a script. Assistant Director. Editor. Number one is write a script, but don't stop there; write many. David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, Blade) said something about no... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/become-a-hollywood-film-director.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-market-positioning-and-why-does-it-matter/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-market-positioning-and-why-does-it-matter/ “Positioning”, simply put, defines your company’s relationship to the needs and problems of the market. It’s not a mission statement, which is a projection of your company’s objectives. It’s not a niche, in which you focus your efforts on a pa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-market-positioning-and-why-does-it-matter.jpg http://factoidz.com/brainstorm-your-brand-identity/ http://factoidz.com/brainstorm-your-brand-identity/ It's just like highschool (or college for that matter) all over again. It's the night before your paper's due, and while you know the subject matter front to back, all you have to show for it is a blinking cursor and circles under your eyes.  And you thought, boy, I can't wait 'til I graduate and n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/brainstorm-your-brand-identity.jpg http://factoidz.com/first-discover-you-then-discover-your-business/ http://factoidz.com/first-discover-you-then-discover-your-business/ The first, and most important part of the organic branding process is discovery.  Discovery doesn't start with what we see tomorrow.  It starts with an awareness and acceptance of the decisions we've made throughout our li... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/first-discover-you-then-discover-your-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-rent-your-vacation-home-profitably/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-rent-your-vacation-home-profitably/ This is the age of the Internet and everybody is putting this wonderful medium to best use to advance his or her business. If you have a vacation home, it makes sense to look for ways to rent it as profitably as possible and doing so online is one of your best options. Optimum income is possible ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-rent-your-vacation-home-profitably.jpg http://factoidz.com/finding-a-job-in-solar-industry/ http://factoidz.com/finding-a-job-in-solar-industry/ Environment issues have pushed human being all over the world to reconsider the way they treated Earth. Time is fast running out and unless there are serious concerted efforts to give life a chance, our Planet will die and with... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/finding-a-job-in-solar-industry.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-become-an-ecotourism-guide/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-become-an-ecotourism-guide/ Eco tourism is a newly emerging trend in travel industry. This is a mode of travel that celebrates nature and creates bridges between commercial vacation tours and environment awareness... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-become-an-ecotourism-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/green-jobs-how-to-become-a-sustainability-environmental-educator/ http://factoidz.com/green-jobs-how-to-become-a-sustainability-environmental-educator/ Today we are faced with a crisis that could be a turning point for the planet. The devastating effects of global warming are touching every corner of the earth, over fishing is destroying our seas and depleting marine life, many to the point that the very existence of their species is being threaten... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/green-jobs-how-to-become-a-sustainability-environmental-educator.jpg http://factoidz.com/canadian-green-collar-resources-where-to-find-green-jobs-in-canada/ http://factoidz.com/canadian-green-collar-resources-where-to-find-green-jobs-in-canada/ As the world is slowly beginning to grasp the environmental impact that we have been having on the planet, a lot of industries are developing to help create a greener way of living which is creating tons of new jobs in nearly every sector imaginable. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/canadian-green-collar-resources-where-to-find-green-jobs-in-canada.jpg http://factoidz.com/starting-an-indoor-kids-playroom-business/ http://factoidz.com/starting-an-indoor-kids-playroom-business/ There is no better way to earn your living than by setting up and running your own business. There are plenty of ideas that are circulating around, but the best for you would be something that inspires you to wake up in the mor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/starting-an-indoor-kids-playroom-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-resume-posting-services-work/ http://factoidz.com/do-resume-posting-services-work/ Before answering this question, let us check what is the objective of resume posting services? What do you expect when you post your resume with any such service provider? Here are the top five expectations: ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-resume-posting-services-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/starting-a-pet-consulting-business/ http://factoidz.com/starting-a-pet-consulting-business/ Starting a business is great way to generate income for yourself and your family. The trend is gradually shifting towards entrepreneurship since most people feel that self-employment offers more advantages and better opportunit... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/starting-a-pet-consulting-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-buy-a-fannie-mae-property/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-buy-a-fannie-mae-property/ What exactly is fannie mae? (FNMA) Fannie Mae, is the Federal National Mortgage Association. It was a privately owned government sponsored enterprise. With author... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/starting-a-massage-therapy-business/ http://factoidz.com/starting-a-massage-therapy-business/ Massage therapy has become one of the fastest growing areas today, increasing from 24,000 to 100,000 massage therapists. If you are thinking of establishing a successful business in massage therapy, you will first need to evaluate a f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/starting-a-massage-therapy-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/start-a-body-care-business/ http://factoidz.com/start-a-body-care-business/ Are you interested in being an entrepreneur? Are you the person who purchases tons of body care products just to have them, even when you don’t quite need them, but you just can’t get enough? Since you are s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/start-a-body-care-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-101-an-introduction-to-the-solar-industry/ http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-101-an-introduction-to-the-solar-industry/ With all of the concern about the current environmental crisis, a large portion of which is directly connected to the issue of energy, a lot of individuals, businesses, and government officials are starting to see the light in the solar industry. But what exactly does the sola... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-energy-101-an-introduction-to-the-solar-industry.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-for-getting-a-small-business-loan/ http://factoidz.com/tips-for-getting-a-small-business-loan/ Once upon a time, about two-three decades ago, most people were happy when they found a well-paying job that conformed to their career goals. Today, this is no longer the scene. Commuting, long office hours, stress in building career while surviving the office politics have conv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-for-getting-a-small-business-loan.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-card-dealer-at-a-casino/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-card-dealer-at-a-casino/ Are you interested in working at a casino? Do you have questions about what skills and experience are required to find such a position? We can help you by giving you some useful information about becoming a part of the casino industry. The casino bu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-card-dealer-at-a-casino.jpg http://factoidz.com/all-aboard-how-to-get-a-job-on-a-cruise-ship/ http://factoidz.com/all-aboard-how-to-get-a-job-on-a-cruise-ship/ Do you love dream about sailing the high seas and checking out the world’s most glamorous ports of call? Do you like people? If you answered yes to these questions, you may really enjoy working aboard a cruise ship! Cruise ships and h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/all-aboard-how-to-get-a-job-on-a-cruise-ship.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-register-your-company-name/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-register-your-company-name/ One thing about having their own business that many new operators tend to ignore is the need to register their company name. It may seem obvious to you that you own the name, probably thought up while you were putting your busi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-register-your-company-name.jpg http://factoidz.com/definition-of-dbas-doing-business-as-what-you-need-to-know/ http://factoidz.com/definition-of-dbas-doing-business-as-what-you-need-to-know/ What's in a name? When it comes to a business, many times the name of the business does not reflect the actual name of the owner of the business or the name of the individual or company that is legally responsible for the opera... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/definition-of-dbas-doing-business-as-what-you-need-to-know.jpg http://factoidz.com/step-by-step-guide-for-setting-up-your-business-legally/ http://factoidz.com/step-by-step-guide-for-setting-up-your-business-legally/ Operating a business out of your home can be a money and time saving venture, but there will also be some legalities to which the business must conform to stay on the right side of the law. If you are planning to operate a home... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/step-by-step-guide-for-setting-up-your-business-legally.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-i-need-home-business-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/do-i-need-home-business-insurance/ Home business insurance is an important protective measure that too many home business owners overlook. Many new business owners are so focused on getting their home-based business up and running that they tend to forget about ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-i-need-home-business-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-a-green-job-and-how-can-i-get-one/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-a-green-job-and-how-can-i-get-one/ So you've been hearing Obama, McCain, and everybody else talk about "green jobs" (or "green collar jobs") and how these are America's jobs of the future - but what does it all mean for you? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-a-green-job-and-how-can-i-get-one.jpg http://factoidz.com/chapter-11-bankruptcy-what-is-it-and-how-to-cope/ http://factoidz.com/chapter-11-bankruptcy-what-is-it-and-how-to-cope/ In the current economic climate, we are not the only ones looking at ways to find debt relief. Businesses are frequently making headlines as they file for bankruptcy protection. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/work-where-people-play-getting-a-job-in-the-hospitality-industry/ http://factoidz.com/work-where-people-play-getting-a-job-in-the-hospitality-industry/ Want to work in a dream vacation destination? Want to be surrounded by people having a great time? Want to be able to play in the sun during your off hours? You should think about getting a job in the hospitali... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/work-where-people-play-getting-a-job-in-the-hospitality-industry.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-at-an-amusement-park/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-at-an-amusement-park/ If you’ve ever spent the day at a theme park, watching all the happy kids and smiling tourists, you know what a fun environment it is! If you’ve mulled over the idea of working at a theme park yourself, we have some tips and links that can help you get... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-a-job-at-an-amusement-park.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-paid-to-play-video-games/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-paid-to-play-video-games/ Do you play video games for hours a day? Do you make it through a new game in a day or two? Are you constantly searching for big and better gaming experiences. If you enjoy playing video games, then this is the job for you. Video game testers get paid to play games on their consoles and report back ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-paid-to-play-video-games.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-mail-carrier/ http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-mail-carrier/ What do Mail Deliverers Do? Generally mail deliverers disburse mail to different locations. The pick up mail either from a private client, company or post office and then deliver the mail either by car or foot to the designated location. You will need to enjoy being outside for extended pe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-a-job-as-a-mail-carrier.jpg http://factoidz.com/love-dogs-start-a-dog-walking-business/ http://factoidz.com/love-dogs-start-a-dog-walking-business/ What is a Dog Walker? If you enjoying spending time with animals and being outdoors then dog walking is a great career choice. Dog walkers are hired by with dogs that are unable to provide their four legged friends with the exercise they need. Some people, even though they love their pets ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/love-dogs-start-a-dog-walking-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-security-guard/ http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-security-guard/ What does a Security Guard do? Taking a job as a security guard is a position that you should take some time to consider, before jumping in head first. Working security is the type of job that can go one of two ways, it can be dangerous at times and extremely boring at other times. Secu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-a-job-as-a-security-guard.jpg http://factoidz.com/six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-becoming-a-restaurant-manager/ http://factoidz.com/six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-becoming-a-restaurant-manager/   What are the duties of a Restaurant Manager? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-becoming-a-restaurant-manager.jpg http://factoidz.com/finding-a-job-as-a-school-teacher/ http://factoidz.com/finding-a-job-as-a-school-teacher/ So You’re Thinking About Teaching It is never too late to pursue a career in teaching. There are a number of different ways of getting into the field depending on what stage of y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/finding-a-job-as-a-school-teacher.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-horseback-guide/ http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-horseback-guide/ Have you always loved horses? Do you feel happy and excited every time you are on horseback? If you answered yes to these questions, you’ve probably mulled over a career doing what you lo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-a-job-as-a-horseback-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-work-as-a-camp-youth-program-counselor-what-you-should-know/ http://factoidz.com/getting-work-as-a-camp-youth-program-counselor-what-you-should-know/ You may have spent some amazing summers at camp as a child, or perhaps you only wished you had…or maybe you just want to work at a camp during summer break from college? Many great experiences are guaranteed when you are employed as a camp/youth counselor, but there is g... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-work-as-a-camp-youth-program-counselor-what-you-should-know.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-as-an-air-traffic-controller/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-as-an-air-traffic-controller/ What is an Air Traffic Controller? Have you ever wondered how all the planes in the sky get around without banging into each other? It's not like the road we drive on there aren't any lines or traffic lights. Well that's why we have Air Traffic Controllers. Did you know that air traffic co... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-a-job-as-an-air-traffic-controller.jpg http://factoidz.com/finding-work-as-a-hiking-backcountry-guide/ http://factoidz.com/finding-work-as-a-hiking-backcountry-guide/ You love the outdoors, and you’ve wondered how you can turn your passion into a career as a hiking guide: we can help! A career guiding tourists or other outdoor enthusiasts can be very rewarding: you wil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/finding-work-as-a-hiking-backcountry-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/truck-driving-can-be-a-fun-career/ http://factoidz.com/truck-driving-can-be-a-fun-career/ What is a Truck Driver? Being a Truck Driver can open up a fun and exciting world.  Depending on the company you work for and the type of driving they do, you could have a chance to see the country.  Some companies only offer intrastate driving and others are interstate companies. Truck ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/truck-driving-can-be-a-fun-career.jpg http://factoidz.com/become-an-esl-teacher/ http://factoidz.com/become-an-esl-teacher/ Teaching ESL Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL) can be a very rewarding job, that offers you the opportunity to travel around the world and teach in different countries. Teaching ESL is not like regular teaching.  You will be working will all ages and teaching from the basics.  ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/become-an-esl-teacher.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-customer-service-representative/ http://factoidz.com/getting-a-job-as-a-customer-service-representative/ Every company has customer service representative (CSR), whether it is one person or a whole call center. They are the ones that help form a lasting business relationship. There are many different jobs... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-a-job-as-a-customer-service-representative.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-sous-chef/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-sous-chef/ What Is A Sous Chef? The Sous Chef is the second in command, ‘the’ chef when the executive chef is absent and is directly in charge of the minute-by-minute running of the actual productions in the kitchens. The Executive Chef whose responsibilities require her/him to spend a great deal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-sous-chef.jpg http://factoidz.com/becoming-a-scuba-instructor/ http://factoidz.com/becoming-a-scuba-instructor/ Are You Truly Committed? There are other ways to get a diving certification than becoming a SCUBA Instructor. Make sure that being an instructor is something that you are really committed to doing before you start. If you enjoy the ocean and think that it is something that you can turn int... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/becoming-a-scuba-instructor.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer/ When you have mastered every level, defeated all of the bad guys, found every easter egg, and been frustrated by all of the flaws of every game imaginable then the hard core gamer geeks among us are driven by their own creative ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-become-a-video-game-designer.jpg http://factoidz.com/pursuing-a-new-career-as-a-wedding-coordinator/ http://factoidz.com/pursuing-a-new-career-as-a-wedding-coordinator/ Have you ever wanted to find a job that allows you to put your creative side into over drive while contributing something meaningful to the lives of others? Then you just may have what it takes to be a wedding planner / coordinator. While weddings are meant ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pursuing-a-new-career-as-a-wedding-coordinator.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-become-an-apfa-certified-personal-fitness-trainer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-become-an-apfa-certified-personal-fitness-trainer/ If you're here, it's probably because you have decided to pursue a career in personal training. Congratulations! Personal training can be a very rewarding career. Here are some initial steps to get started in your new career. Determine whether you have what it takes Answer yes or no to ea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-become-an-apfa-certified-personal-fitness-trainer.jpg http://factoidz.com/pricing-objectives-and-strategies/ http://factoidz.com/pricing-objectives-and-strategies/ The task of the marketing manager is to decide the objectives of pricing before he determines the price itself. Pricing objectives provide guidance to decision makers in formulating price policies, planning pricing strategies and setting actual prices. The most important objective of the companies i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pricing-objectives-and-strategies.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-restaurant-business-plan/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-a-restaurant-business-plan/ One of the most important steps in starting a new restaurant is to put your business plan together. Here's how and why. Why is a business plan important when starting a restaurant? Your business plan is your first step in starting your restaurant. It will be t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-write-a-restaurant-business-plan.jpg http://factoidz.com/tax-advantages-of-llcs-over-s-corporations/ http://factoidz.com/tax-advantages-of-llcs-over-s-corporations/ Someone asked a great question in the comments for another article of mine, so I thought I'd make a quick post to discuss this, as it's a very common one. The question came from robo100, who asked what the tax advantages of LLCs are. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tax-advantages-of-llcs-over-s-corporations.jpg http://factoidz.com/starting-a-local-business-guide-to-permits-and-licenses/ http://factoidz.com/starting-a-local-business-guide-to-permits-and-licenses/ For a fresh set-up of a business need, obtaining license and permits is one thing that is imperative. Many entrepreneurs owing to lack of legal information and time-crunch forgo with the basic prerequisite of obtaining license for a new venture. For a large-scale set up of any organization or indust... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/starting-a-local-business-guide-to-permits-and-licenses.jpg http://factoidz.com/llc-or-sole-proprietorship-incorporating-your-small-business/ http://factoidz.com/llc-or-sole-proprietorship-incorporating-your-small-business/ In planning to start your company, one of the most important choices you’ll face is what business structure to use.  In many countries, it is only possible to use structures such as corporations, partnerships, and sole-proprietorships.  However, in the United States, people have the opportunity ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/llc-or-sole-proprietorship-incorporating-your-small-business.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-a-non-profit-organization/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-a-non-profit-organization/ Starting a non-profit and turning your ideas into reality can be an exciting venture, but for one to create a non-profit organization, it takes legwork, investment and passion in order to succeed. However, if given proper planning, the rewards of starting a service organization for the community and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST business http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-start-a-non-profit-organization.jpg