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The United States is officially in recession. What is a recession? A recession is a contraction of the business cycle or a general economic decline due to a significant drop in spending and other business activities. Most experts and politicians will blame the Covid-19 crisis for the recession, but even before Covid-19 the proverbial writing…
Thinking of upgrading your tablet to the next generation iPad with Retina display? Every device introduced by Apple generally receives a lot of attention from users eager to get their hands on the latest technology. While this is undoubtedly a very popular tablet, it is best to do the necessary research before purchasing. There are…
Your credit score is a direct reflection of your financial well-being. Now for some people this is a good thing. For others, however, this is very bad. A credit score greater than 680 will qualify you for a Federal Housing Authority mortgage. Below that, you are out of luck. So here are three things you…
Located on the tip of Captiva Island in Southwest Florida, the South Seas Island Resort has weathered hurricanes, an influx of tourists, and a recent renovation to preserve its well-earned reputation as an exclusive island destination. The 330-acre complex is the former site of a copra and linden plantation started by Clarence Chadwick, an inventor…
How do you close a consultative sales conversation? I asked that question the other day on LinkedIn.com in the small business development category. I was looking for a sales skills brainstorm. Unexpectedly, I heard several consultants (not sales consultants) say that they would never “close” a consultative conversation. Some seemed offended that I suggested it….
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which belongs to the family of lentiviruses. This retrovirus has RNA as its genetic material. It transcribes DNA, which is a complementary copy of RNA when it enters the cell. DNA produces new copies of RNA, which is used as a template. HIV attacks an individual’s immune system. It…
You may have heard that investments in movies, especially investments in low-budget movies, can be very lucrative. This may be true and you may be excited to invest in a movie, but don’t know how to find a movie project to invest in. You may also be wondering what to look for in a low-budget…
Travel mugs made their appearance in popular culture in the 1980s and mainly contain thermal insulation components for carrying hot or cold beverages. Insulated cups are similar to vacuum flasks and are generally very well insulated and virtually sealed to warn of any form of spillage. A typical travel mug would come with a lid…
There seems to be a general feeling that women are impressed by men who drive expensive cars. Some guys even seem to believe that they have a better chance of getting a date if they drive an exotic or expensive car. Personally, I’ve NEVER thought to myself “Wow, that guy driving the 7 series must…
There are three levels of strategic planning: corporate, business, and functional. Strategy can be planned at each level, but plans for each level of an organization must be aligned to ensure maximum unity of effort. Without alignment, departments and functions will work cross-purposely and the overall corporate strategy will be less effective. This is how…