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Moving forward amidst economic crisis

With the recent economic crisis the country is facing these days, most businesses have to resort to contingency measures. I’ve seen in the news lately about one of the country’s biggest businesses losing millions in their many ventures such as telecommunications and real estate. Admiringly, some businesses manage to rise to the top of the […]

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Business Finances Shopping

Do you check a product’s warranty period?

Whenever I buy something, particularly items or gadgets that will be used for a long time, I always check the warranty. For me, products with longer warranty period have an edge over the others. Any buyer who values his money would examine if a warranty is reliable. One thing he looks for is the track […]

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Business Finances

Invest in real estate with self directed IRA

A business mentor used to encourage us, his associates, about investing in solid assets such as precious metals, numismatics and real estate properties – things that increase in value over time. With the speedy appreciation of land cost per area, I’m glad that some of my siblings have already started their journey to financial freedom […]

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Business Shopping

Providing the missing link in consumer purchasing decisions

When it comes to buying new stuff especially gadgets – cell phones, digital cameras, etc., I make sure I do a lot of research before deciding which is which. First is to visit the shops and scan the display shelves for some potential candidates (leading to the item that I would eventually buy). I bring […]

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Business Career Information

On buying a franchise

Compared to the traditional type of business ownership, the risks involved with franchising is easier to manage. For instance, a business system is already in place, such as using similar or exact process, ingredients, materials, building design for interior/exterior and many other factors that make up the brand and the products or services being offered. […]

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Business Information

I’m so professional!

My nephew used to be fond of using the word ‘professional’. When he saw himself doing something smart or cool, he would always be quick and proud to say, “I’m so professional, yah?” I think it’s human nature to take pride in ourselves when we have done something we’re confident of especially when it comes […]

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Business Career

On networking marketing

I used to be with a network marketing company before despite the criticisms about this industry. It is not as bad or negative as some thought it is, the system just needed to be understood. Choosing a network company to work with is important since you have to be comfortable and motivated with the leaders […]