Archive for March, 2009
The Development of Domestic Lighting
The phenomenon of magnetic and electric effects was studied by ancient Chinese, Greek and Roman scientists.
In 1750, Benjamin Franklin, an American writer, tried to collect electrical charges in a kite during a thunderstorm. An Italian scientist and Professor of the University of Pavia made an appreciable step forwards with the discovery of the continuous electric [...]
Sales Training - Goal Setting Explained
Did you know that ‘Goal Setting’ is the secret to fulfilling ANY dream or desire you want in life? In many sales training courses goal setting is ignored.
Did you also know that SUPER Successful sales people use ‘Goals’ to attain the knowledge and wealth and sales success they have today?
Some of you reading this [...]
Time Management and Goal Setting
Time management is an area of business management often overlooked or ignored. We all know someone in small business who races around like a madman all day, never enough hours in a day, all they do is rush and get worked up - maybe this person is you!
At the end of the day, when the [...]
Queensland - The Blessed Sunshine State
When a state is blessed with a warm, sunny climate, an abundance of beautiful scenery, and a coastline that is the envy of the world, it is hardly surprising that thousands come each year to visit. Indeed, many locals will tell you that Queensland, with its relaxed lifestyle and friendly atmosphere, is the best place [...]
Your Attitude Determines Your Business Future
You have found a business for sale, you have bought it, so what now? With all the pieces of your new business just about in place, there is a crucial Issue to discuss, You. The most important ingredient in small business is the owner, and the most important ingredient in the owner is their attitude [...]
The City of Seoul - South Korean Capital
Over 20 million Koreans live in and around Seoul, yet it is one of few a cities that has successfully preserved its buildings from the past and integrated them into the skyline of a growing global city.
Seoul is loud and bustling, as befits one of the most densely populated metropolises on Earth. Lines of cars [...]
Tax Haven Strategies
The use of tax havens in day to day business life has grown to be almost mainstream these days. To the small businessman and the private investor, the use of tax havens still probably seems a little shady.
This shouldn’t be the case any more as the use of tax havens to reduce tax or just [...]
Havana - Cuba’s World Heritage Capital
Sadly, Havana’s Diva-like splendour is being chipped away by the ravages of time. UNESCO has declared old Havana a world heritage site and funds begin to flow into projects all over the city, but work has only just started.
Havana is a grid-plan city, making it easy to navigate its broad avenues and side streets, originally [...]