By: Laura Wimble | 2010-09-28 | Electronics As the spectre of gloom spreads across all sectors of the economy, phone system manufacturers and suppliers are also bound to experience the ramification of the almost-unprecedented economic down. read more
By: Charles W Davis | 2010-04-04 | Marketing If you are running a small business today, choices are you are facing some pretty tough decisions. These are tough economic times, and they will likely get worse before they get better. So how do you compete in this kind of environment? Clearly the answer depends a great deal on what kind of business you have. But in a nutshell, you have got to be smarter than ever. read more
By: GettingReviews | 2010-12-07 | Home & Family Tough Times, Victorious End William James Carter, author of Down the Via Dolorosa, says, “I have heard it said, and so have you, that the Christian life is an easy one read more
By: Will Corrente | 2010-04-03 | Management All of the current economic data predicts that 2009 will present many more challenging months for business owners. If you and your business are fortunate enough to have survived the tough times in 2008, here are some tips to guarantee survival in the new year: read more
By: Marnie Green | 2010-03-26 | Management Being able to respond to uncertainty with confidence and dignity is the mark of a strong leader. Are you prepared to answer the tough questions? This article allows you to consider your own preparedness. read more
By: Bill Adams | 2010-04-03 | Recreation & Sports I was secretary of a racing club, and our facilities were suited to many different events. It was suggested that we run a rodeo to raise much needed funds. That is how this all started. An annual rodeo at a nearby town was a success story from day one, so my committee thought it could be just as successful at our venue. So my education began. read more
By: Amy I. E. | 2010-03-27 | Spirituality There are a lot of articles and a lot of sales pitches on the internet regarding mental toughness programs. Those I have seen include the following basic ideas. read more
By: rajamoorthy | 2011-12-06 | Careers While you are preparing assiduously to get a job, cracking that important interview may not be the only thing worrying you. Chances are that you do not know how you will repay the big loan you took to do the course you just finished. If you find yourself in a ditch the least you could do is stop digging. Here are some ways of managing your budget if you are still waiting for a break read more
By: Charles Adller | 2011-09-16 | Family law Life’s twists and turns may sometimes lead to the unexpected, and perhaps, the inevitable, where you would have to consider the ultimate option in your relationship – divorce. read more
By: Joseph Young | 2010-04-03 | Economics How many of us feel like salmon swimming upstream trying to avoid being eaten by a bear market? It is affecting all of us in one way or another. We find ourselves changing our way of looking at things during times like this, - because we have to to survive. Some modes of thinking lead to crime and other such unprofitable activity, as human trafficking. That is not the answer. But it does demonstrate what can happen when people get desperate. Business owners change tactics in order to hang on to valuable employees, and that while trying to still make a profit. Their infrastructure changes with leanness, and more innovative ways of marketing, and self positioning for when the bear stops biting, and the bull starts charging back... read more
By: Marnie Green | 2010-03-26 | Management Many of the organizations I've been working with recently are facing tough times. If they aren't laying people off, they are cutting budgets big time. We all know the slumping economy translates into difficult decisions in the workplace. And how these decisions are carried out impact how employees feel about the organization. read more
By: Beth Armknecht Miller | 2010-04-02 | Management Want to be a better leader? Positive cues and behaviors can be contagious and are important to navigate your company through these challenging economic times. It's vital to take care of yourself and identify what's important so you can lead your people successfully. read more
By: Keith Mabe | 2010-04-02 | Small Business Small businesses need an abundance of innovative ideas in order to succeed in this difficult economy. It's all too easy to blame the economy, but there are many ways small businesses can succeed through customer focused innovation. read more
By: Jon L Iveson | 2010-04-04 | Business When times are good, you are riding the momentum of the good times without consciously being aware of it. During those good times, you ride the waves and can direct your conscious mind toward low hanging fruit, tactical moves, and the vast opportunities available in the marketplace to create good results and move forward. read more
By: Bruce Strong | 2010-09-10 | Martial Arts With martial arts self defense videos you always have a fair idea what to expect. You will usually have an instructor who claims to be some expert who teaches you basic moves and stances. You follow these tips rigidly and feel confident because you believe that you are learning the keys to great self defense. In actual fact, these videos and classes only scratch the surface of what is needed to be in control when under duress. While it is very important to know all the moves, it is equally read more