Archive for 'Biz Stuff' Category
Retail Locations Near New Housing Tracts
26 August 2008Does it makes sense for a retail outlet to put in a location near a new housing tract? Well, depending on the size of the housing tract and the traffic on the main road the answer could be; definitely. If you consider that a retail outlet draws its customers from a 10-15 mile radius, then […]
The Apartment Search
20 August 2008When you are apartment hunting, prepare a rental search plan. Be sure to know in advance what you want in an apartment and what you can live without. Decide in advance what areas of the city you could consider living in and make a list of apartment buildings within that perimeter.
Be sure to consider how […]
It’s Easy to Create Melody!
17 August 2008Some consider melody the most important aspect of music making. Of course, there’s harmony and rhythm, but melody is the one part that listeners hold to memory more than any other, and, it’s also the easiest part to create!
For example, in the lesson Oriental Sunrise, we have two chords. Now if we just play these […]
Texas Family Law - Child Support
16 August 2008Texas is very precise on the guidelines of family law when it comes to child support. Most statues for child support place consideration on the income of the obligated parents capping it at $6,000 a month. Based on the amount of income, the number of children and the situation of the divorce, the […]
All About Martial Arts and Other Fighting Styles
13 August 2008The martial arts make up an exciting sport that is a great tool for self defense and discipline. Training involves intense mental concentration and physical stamina. The key of each technique is to sharpen you thinking to the point that you simply react. There are many different forms of martial arts that […]
How to Grow Star Performers
9 August 2008Most of us can divide the people in our organizations into three categories: Star performers, moderate performers and substandard performers.
Suppose you have 100 employees. In a typical work force, that would probably mean 15 star performers, 83 moderate performers and two substandard performers.
Now suppose you could convert five of your moderate performers into star performers. […]
Franchising Is Not For Everyone
6 August 2008Having your own business is the American dream and, increasingly, international interest in owning a business has been building as well. There are many questions that must be answered before you consider owning a franchise or starting any business at all. Franchising is not for everyone!
The first question to ask yourself is: “Do I really […]
Zaney Brainy and Wal-Mart Make Life Tough on Toys R Us
2 August 2008The World’s Biggest Toy Store seems to be downsizing, while it seems to be getting hit from both ends. It appears that Wal-Mart is hitting their sales on the low end with inexpensive Chinese goods. Some say that the toys that they sell at Wal-Mart do not last as long because they are made inexpensively.
Personally, […]
What’s Your “Purpose”?
31 July 2008What’s Your “Purpose”?
Hi Friends!
I recently started coaching a mega-successful entrepreneur who by
any standards has made it big. As we have been getting deeper and
deeper into what life is really about, I asked him a question,
“‘What’s the purpose of your life?”
For over a minute he just stared at me and then asked, “What do
you mean?”
So I […]
When To Start Seeking A Mortgage For A New Purchase
31 July 2008You have made the decision to buy a home and start looking at properties. Before you get rolling, you should start trying to find the best mortgage option for your situation.
Most people begin shopping for a mortgage at the last minute and settle for the first offer they get. This is an absolutely terrible thing […]