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Jul 10

Top 10 Business Books Ever



Some are more relevant to employees, others are more relevant to business owners but all are excellent books and whatever your situation we recommend them all.

…10 Who Moved My Cheese Dr Spencer Johnson
Suitable for any age and taking only an hour to read this book is a must for anyone who is seeking something better in life. Whether it’s freedom, wealth, love or health, it’ll help you find what you’re looking for in a changing world.

Some are more relevant to employees, others are more relevant to business owners but all are excellent books and whatever your situation we recommend them all.
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9 Buzz Marketing Mark Hughes
This book is the one you might find surprising. You may have heard of all of the other books in my top ten but this one was a surprise to me too. Not being a well known classic, I didn’t expect it to such a fantastic book and so well written.

8 The Tipping Point Malcolm Gladwell
This book really is a classic. If you’ve ever wondered what makes some products or trends take off worldwide while others just fall by the wayside, this book will enlighten you. Filled with real life case studies this book is a must read.

7 The Long Tail…

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28
Jul 10

25 People and Industries That Profit From Fear

Indeed, even if the most crucial professionals, like doctors, have their own ways of scaring you into agreeing to their offerings. We look at how 25 everyday people and industries take a bite out of you by playing on your fear.

…Are you worried about the economy tumbling into oblivion? Scared that some stranger will break into your home? Paranoid about losing your youthful good looks?
Don’t worry. You can buy your peace of mind. Whether it’s a pill, a locking system, or legislation, someone has the perfect solution. Just make sure you pay up to get it.
Indeed, even if the most crucial professionals, like doctors, have their own ways of scaring you into agreeing to their offerings. We look at how 25 everyday people and industries take a bite out of you by playing on your fear.
(Note: I read a lot of sociologist Frank Furedi’s material before writing this post. I was especially influenced by his ideas on religion, wellness, experts, advocacy, and the environment. I want to encourage readers to read more of Furedi’s work, as he’s a true expert on society and fear.)
25. The Security Industry

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Security is, by definition, the opposite of fear. It stands to reason that the security industry, which sells products and…

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Jul 10

10 of the Largest and Most Luxurious Celebrity Homes [PICS]

Wonder where all that money goes that we spend on entertainment? Estates owned by some of the biggest names in the industry are 30x larger than your average house. To make you even more jealous, because of the size of these homes, some celebrities have claimed to have not seen every room in their house.

…t in North Carolina, but rather, Santa Barbra, California. The house is located on 42 acres of land. With 23,000 square feet of space, the estate has six bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, and ten fireplaces.
2. Nicolas Cage

According to the media, Cage is struggling financially, and the fact that he is selling his 11,000 square foot beauty, adds legitimacy to the claim. The house, which he originally put on the market for $35 million, sold recently for a mere $9.5 million. Dean Martin formerly owned the estate.
3. Joel Horowitz

Modeled after a Northern European mountain home, Joel Horowitz, who is the co-founder of Tommy Hilfiger, is the owner of this 20,000 square foot house which resides in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Featuring a 19 seat movie theatre, two par three golf holes, nine bedrooms, and sixteen and half bathrooms, Horowitz mansion is on the market for a hefty $100 million.
4. Jerry Seinfeld

In 2000, Jerry Seinfeld bought this East Hampton estate for $32 million from former rocker Billy Joel. According to…

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26
Jul 10

Investing and Investments - A Comprehensive Resource

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, our coverage of all facets of investing will help you become a better informed investor.

…Personal Dividends - Money+LifestyleCulture and ArtsLifestyleMoneyNewsOpinions Investing ResourcesInvesting is one of the basic components of wealth building. At Personal Dividends, it is but natural that a great focus is being placed on investment topics. Whether you are just starting to save and invest, learning to invest, looking to craft a personal investment strategy, or are interested in advanced investing analysis, portfolio growth, capital preservation or other investment strategies, you will find information and ideas here that addresses many different facets of investing that will help you become a better investor.Investing for RetirementRetirement Planning…

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25
Jul 10

The End of Capitalism? Alex Knight Speaks Out (Part 1)

I have been presented with a request from Alex Knight to re-publish an interview he did recently with The Alliance for Sustainable Communities ~ Lehigh Valley. It is not my intention to get in the habit of re-publishing the work of others on this site as I firmly believe in the protections — financial and intellectual

…Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginI have been presented with a request from Alex Knight to re-publish an interview he did recently with Michael Carriere . It is not my intention to get in the habit of re-publishing the work of others on this site as I firmly believe in the protections financial and intellectual of the writer and the sanctity of original content. However, considering my appreciation for Mr. Knight’s work, I am gladly and willingly making an exception in this instance as the thoughts of Alex deserve to be read far and wide as his voice is one that often goes unheard in the sea of propaganda and misinformation of cyberspace.
Alex Knight’s thoughts can be read on his site: The End of Capitalism. Alex is a remarkable writer and has an equally remarkable life story which you can read about here. So without further blathering from me, I am happy to share the interview with Alex Knight and I…

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24
Jul 10

Obama Signs Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

President has signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which provides consumer protections and sweeping wall Street reform.

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24
Jul 10

How To Avoid Discrimination Complaints at Your Business

Here are a few basic ideas and resources to help you consider the problem of employment discrimination.

…or harass, based on any of the above characteristics, it may be considered discrimination.
The most commonly known federal employment discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law applies to businesses with 15 or more employees. It says that employers may not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or religion.
If your business is very small, with one to three employees, the vast majority of antidiscrimination laws do not apply to your business. The major exception to this general rule is the federal Equal Pay Act. In addition, there might be a local ordinance or state law that does apply to you.
If you are faced with discrimination complaints, the best way to handle it is to take it seriously and investigate thoroughly, no matter how slight the claim or claims might seem to you. A few basic guidelines for handling discrimination and harassment claims are as follows:

keep an open mind
treat the complainer with respect
do not blame or retaliate against the…

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20
Jul 10

How A Good Credit Score Can Help You [Infographic]

A good credit score could save you thousands…

…Much has been said about the credit industry and there are endless debates about the merits of the credit score system especially how you build credit. However, the fact of the matter is that our economy (at least here in the U.S.) is largely based on consumer spending that happens to be based on credit and debt. Indeed, a bad credit score can hurt you in unexpected ways. A good credit, score, though, can open doors and save you money. This infographic from CreditLoan.com, a company offering financial advice on bad credit loans, provides a look at how a good credit score can help your financial life.

A Good Credit Score Can Save You Money

The main benefit comes in the interest rate that you receive when you take out loans. While a great deal of debt never desirable, most people have to borrow for things like homes and cars. As you can see from the infographic, if you have a good credit score, of between 750 and 759, you could save as much as $43,709 over having between a 620 and a 659 on a home mortgage…

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Jul 10

30 Under 30: America’s Coolest Young Entrepreneurs

Past 30 Under 30 winners have included Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Aaron Patzer of Mint.com, and Tom Szaky of Terracycle. See which up and coming entrepreneurs will be household names a few years down the line.

…30 Under 30 - 2007
Ben Kaufman empowered customers to design their own iPod gear. Sean Belnick sells chairs to the likes Microsoft and Google. They’re just two of the young entrepreneurs helping to shape the future of business….

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Jul 10

Top 30 US Cities for Entrepreneurs

Factors such as per capital income, hourly wages, workforce quality, taxes and foreclosures play a role in where entrepreneurs decide to start up their own small businesses. The following cities are considered the most popular among entrepreneurs,and represent the highest concentration of small businesses today.

…Factors such as per capita income, hourly wages, workforce quality, taxes and foreclosures play a role in where entrepreneurs decide to start up their own small businesses. The following cities are considered the most popular among entrepreneurs,and represent the highest concentration of small businesses today.

The cities included in this list, came from a study by Forbes, which did not make their ranking methodology available. The study took into consideration various factors for the inclusion of these cities such as: growing economies, affordable workers, stable housing markets, low crime. In the…

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