You may have heard about VOIP technology- after all, it has been around for almost a decade- but if you haven’t taken a good look at the services that provide it these days, you probably aren’t aware of the benefits that it can offer you. That’s because there have been a whole slew of companies […]
Loans and Lines of Credit As a Way to Fund Start-Ups and Existing Small Businesses
Starting and growing a small business can be very difficult. However, with proper planning and preparation, it can be done successfully. As a future or existing business owner, one of the keys to success is to use all of the resources available to you. This includes loans and investments from family, friends and angel investors. […]
The Benefits of Using an Outsourced Business Consultant
Business process outsourcing is increasingly becoming popular. Just recently, some big names like Lloyds and HSBC, Carlsberg, and British Airways resorted to outsourcing some of their core functions including HR. But do not be deceived into thinking that business process outsourcing is a reserve of multinationals. Hiring an independent business consultant might just be what […]
Small Business Idea for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is quickly growing as a small business center. There’s plenty of small and micro business opportunities. Setting up and running a business is full of challenges, but opportunities always welcome those who are ready to take challenges. Below is a list of manageable business ideas. 1- Grocery Store with Delivery Service: Something that saves […]
Starting a New Business With the Help of Loans
You have this great business plan. Now what do you do? You want to get your business up and running but you are running low on funds. There are quite a few options. One option is to look into a loan through the U.S. Small Business Association. There are three options: a basic 7 (a) […]
Geeley Cars – Gotta Get One?
I mentioned in a related article that the first batch of Chinese built cars to be imported to the U.S. is only a few years away. In that article, I discussed Chery Automobiles and how the company has its designs on the American market, particularly in the entry level category. Well, now a second manufacturer […]
Customer Satisfaction Tip: Shame Them Into Giving You Good Service!
Along with a small, unruly crowd of customers, I was waiting around a department store’s checkout area that looked as if it had been impacted by a neutron bomb. As you may know, a neutron bomb leaves buildings and furnishings intact, eliminating only humans. We were alone. We couldn’t see a clerk or an employee […]
2006 Ford Expedition: A Whole New Way to Travel
The 2006 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV segment with a combination of interior versatility and adaptability, driving control, and, of course, safety. In two years in a row, it has continuously won the Polk Automotive Loyalty Award in its own segment. Ford Motor Company first introduced the Ford Expedition in the year 1996. It […]
US vs Them
After working on cars for years, in body shops and mechanical shops, I have learned a few things, and no matter how I try I can’t seem to get a head on the American vs. import battle, so I have to talk a little about that subject, both American and import have their place in […]