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Article Marketing - Free Advertising Published on 22/09/2008

Article marketing began with business owners providing useful content for newspapers to run for free. It reduces the cost of a publication producing its own content and provides free advertising for the company. Everyone's a winner. The important factor is that the article is interesting, entertaining and useful to readers, rather than just being advertising copy. Readers seem to respect...

Repossession - Don't Let It Happen! Published on 22/09/2008

The news this week that an 11.6 million pound mansion has been repossessed and forcibly put on the property market may please some, to see someone at the higher end of the market suffer, but repossession is no laughing matter. With bank lending grinding to a halt thanks to the credit crunch, and banks trying to reduce their mortgage book, Lib Dem MP Julia Goldsworthy has put forward a proposal...

When That Meeting Must Be Held Why Not Video Conference? Published on 22/09/2008

With the proliferation of high speed broadband services and the dissemination of powerful personal computers throughout homes in the developed world, communication has never before been more catered for. Telephony is an integral part of any business, be it conversations between company and clients, or just in-house between staff, clear communication is vital for successful practice. As digital...

Storing Wine - Know Your Enemies Published on 22/09/2008

Wine has a history of thousands of years and is now enjoyed worldwide. Most people store wine in racks in their kitchen, however if you have an expensive bottle of fine wine more care should be taken. Like food, wine is perishable and understanding how to store wine correctly is vital for it to age well. The first important factor to know is that wine does have enemies. They are heat, light,...

When Good Games Go Bad Published on 20/09/2008

There is a growing number of stories in the press about gamers who play for extended periods of time and whose lives and mental stats suffer as a consequence. But is online gaming as addictive and dangerous as some claim? I know I for one have stayed up late playing computer games in the past. I have even noticed the detrimental effect it has upon other elements of my life but continued...

Finding a Tenant - How To Let A Property Quickly Published on 20/09/2008

Property appears to be a great way to make a lot of money, here are some tips on how to get your property rented out as quickly as possible. Get a Good Property If you are buying a property to rent, choose one with square or rectangular rooms. Oddly shaped rooms can make a property feel small or cluttered. The key bait for finding a tenant is en suite with a decent living space, even if...

Property Prices - A Light At The End Of The Tunnel? Published on 20/09/2008

Finally a small bit of good new for home owners, house prices went up a little bit. According to figures released by the Department of Local Communities and Local Government (DCLG), the average price of a property rose by one percent to 217, 171 in July from June's 215, 029 average. It is welcome news for home owners after month on month losses since the beginning of the year. The figures...

Getting Things Done - How To Project Manage Published on 20/09/2008

Project management is all about making things happen. It's about bringing successful completion to a project accomplishing predetermined goals and objectives. The main challenge for a project manager is to achieve all these goals and objectives while adhering to other constraints such as time and budget. 1. It is important that you begin with a clear set of objectives and a desired outcome....

Pensions - Are They Worth It? Published on 20/09/2008

It is predicted that a single person's state pension will be worth just 106 per week by 2012, which will not be adequate considering inflation and an increased cost of living. Now more than ever, it is recommended that you save for your own retirement, since state pensions will become so small they will be insignificant. But how does a personal pension compare with other financial investments?...

Investing in Stocks & Shares - The Basics Published on 18/09/2008

Investing in stocks and shares has become much more popular in recent years, because of the wealth of information available to prospective investors. It's easy to see why more and more people are so keen to invest in shares, as over time they have consistently outperformed all other investments. The introduction of online stock brokers and investment facilitators has created a new...