Archive for April, 2008

The Fallacy of Funnels & Forecasts

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

If there is one mainstay in virtually every sales office, it would have to be funnels &
forecasts. Sales managers swear by them; however, I’ve found that they frequently
do more harm than good.
Funnels seem like a good idea in theory. The problem with funnels, however, is that
they practically scream […]

Tips for Conducting “In Person” (face-to-face) Interviews

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

If you are a writer or self-publisher that are times when an
interview will be required to add an extra dimension, insight or
more depth to a project you are working on.
In offline interviewing there are generally three ways to
conduct an interview:
1) In person (face-to-face interview) 2) By telephone 3) By mail
In this article I will […]

Home and Respite Care for Elderly People

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Home and respite care for elderly people are two different things, but each enables an elderly person to live comfortably in their own home. This article explains the differences between home care and respite care for the elderly and examines the benefits of each.
Home Care for the Elderly
Home care for the elderly is carried out […]

Reasons to Refinance Your Home

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Many people will take whatever mortgage they can get when trying to purchase a home. Sooner or later, you will start wondering if you can get a better deal. Welcome to the world of refinance.
Reasons to Refinance Your Home
Traditional mortgages are like any other loan in one important respect. You can pay them off early, […]

The Seven Secrets to New Age Leadership

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Did you ever notice that In our American culture, we have the tendency to look outside of ourselves for leadership? That’s a trap. Isn’t it time we looked inside ourselves to see how we can be the leader we want and need to be in the 21st century? I certainly think so.
Leadership used to be […]

Summerland-Carpinteria Real Estate from 2000 to 2005 for the First 10 Months of Each Year

Monday, April 28th, 2008

There’s been a lot written and said about how the numbers for Summerland-Carpinteria Real Estate sales are off when you compare them to 2004. Since it’s always a good idea to stand back and get a little perspective to see where we’ve been I thought I’d go back to 2000 and look at each subsequent […]

Binge Eating Disorder - An Act Of Overeating

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Most of us do overeat and that should not be a concern. But once the eating gets out of control then it is sign to worry. Binge eating disorder is a condition which has newly come into the limelight as many people including kids are affected by it.
People who suffer from this disorder do […]

How And Why You Can Save Money By Buying Your Airfare Online

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Let*s start with an explanation of Online Airfares. It is
important to note that in the airline business, as well as with
most any another business enterprise, there are three distinct
tiers of sellers in the marketplace.
First of course is the major domestic and international airline
carriers.
Next, you will find the airfare wholesalers, who are often
referred to […]

Elliptical Exercise Machines Provide Low Impact, Total Body Workouts While Improving Cardiovascular

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Elliptical Exercise Machines Provide Low Impact, Total Body
Workouts While Improving Cardiovascular Health
Ever since their introduction on the fitness scene several
years ago, elliptical exercise machines have become increasing more popular and
sophisticated. Estimates indicate that over six million people now prefer
elliptical machines as their choice for home exercise equipment. The main
reason elliptical exercise machines have […]

Advocating Avocado Pears

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Avocadoes are back in season - hurrah! All summer I’ve been looking at the exorbitantly priced sad-looking specimens in the shops, refusing to buy, as I know they’ll be disappointing. At the end of summer the price starts dropping, then come bargain bags of ten and you know that the season is back in full […]