New book offers communication guidance to improve our lives
Becoming a Master Communicator by Renée Marino: Balancing New School Technology with Old School Simplicity is a refreshing look at the communication problems that have arisen for many of us due to new forms of technology. Renée shares how to use this technology to communicate better and when it...
Building the professional services firm
Entrepreneurs starting or expanding a professional services business need to realize that this type of business is different than a retail store, manufacturing company, or e-commerce store. Instead of selling a tangible product directly to the end user, it involves marketing a defined set of skills based on personal...
Top 5 Ways to Fool the Government and How You’ll Get Caught Doing It
Introduction There is no such thing as a free lunch. There is a golden streak in that old saying. And yet, that doesn’t stop many from trying to get something for nothing. Entire generations have now grown up trained to depend on government support, whether through food stamps, biased...
Link Talk Part 2 – Link Stripping and Cramdown
Well folks, it’s time for the second part of how to maximize your bankruptcy exemptions: lien removal. Last week we discussed lien avoidance as a way to remove the secured status of certain liens that impair your bankruptcy exemptions. Today I want to say a few words about lien...
Boxee Vs Roku – Which of the Media Box suits you?
First, before I get in the ring with Boxee vs. Roku, I’d like to give a brief introduction to the two contenders. Although their names may sound like boxers from an exotic country, both the Boxee and the Roku are actually media boxes that allow you to view different...
The best ways to travel with paintball equipment
It’s terrible to show up to a tournament and discover that your electronic hopper broke during the trip. This fiasco has thrown up games for a lot of teams that weren’t as studious as they should have been when packing. His paintball gear is too valuable to be tossed...
The hourly rate is dead – Long live the hourly rate
I always wondered what the phrase “The King is dead. Long live the King” means. If the King is dead, why are the next words “long live”? According to Wikipedia, the phrase is a traditional proclamation made after the ascension of a new monarch. I am reminded of this...
VR Box Review – Google Cardboard Headset
Google Cardboard Headphones is a kind of DIY kit that Google introduced in the year 2014. The kit has been sold by Google recently through its play store. It’s available for $15 and is easy to assemble to resemble a virtual reality headset. It’s a technically simple viewer, mainly...
Understanding Recruitment Agencies
In the old days, people bought newspapers to look at job search ads. Armed with red pencils, they circled jobs that seemed promising, looked through their resumes, and waited by the phone for a call back. Often this would take too long and by the time they get a...
Explanation of some common financing and mortgage loan terms
Common terms used to describe a mortgage involve “creditor,” “debtor,” and “mortgage broker.” It may be self-explanatory what those terms mean, but there are also other terms related to a mortgage that a homeowner may not be completely familiar with. We are going to cover some of them here:...