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Wise Time Managment

Date February 3, 2010

Business Success By Wise Time Management Smart resource allocation is one of the most significant reasons why certain enterprises are still running successfully and others have failed.  When you are running a home business like home-based jewelry craft, you will have to expect many requirements, from manufacturing to selling your items, so a sensible time [...]

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Former Elderslie Finance owner Peter George declared bankrupt

Date February 3, 2010

The founder of collapsed financial services company Elderslie Finance, Peter George, has filed for personal bankruptcy with debts of $10 million. According to a report in The Australian, George has eight creditors, including law firm Clayton Utz, accountants MGI Melbourne and Nigel Purves, an entrepreneur who was touted as a potential buyer of Elderslie. Elderslie [...]

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Brand AC/DC – 35,000 people cannot be wrong!

Date February 2, 2010

A few nights ago I was one of the 35,000 screaming and jumping people in the stadium while AC/DC rocked their socks off …. Or in Angus’ case his school uniform off! Although I would not call myself a fan I was mightily impressed by AC/DC’s first Wellington show. So what does this have to [...]

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10 Products to Expand and Complement the Home Office

Date February 1, 2010

Small additions to a home office can make a big difference. Inc. gives a list of ten products that can increase productivity and help with promotions. The next time you host a brainstorming session, take notes on the wall. IdeaPaint can transform any wall into a dry-erase board. Start with a coat of primer, then [...]

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Book review: The Mindful Investor

Date February 1, 2010

In this post, I review the new book The Mindful Investor: How a Calm Mind Can Bring You Inner Peace and Financial Security (December 2009). There are two authors: Maria Gonzalez – founder and president of a consultancy that coaches “business leaders” on the use of “Mindfulness” techniques Graham Byron – investment advisor and certified [...]

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A dog’s life is recession-proof tale

Date February 1, 2010

At Paw Lickers Bakery and Boutique in Greenfield Center, business had been so steady that co-owners David and Marianne Gage were able to expand into new space in the Stewart’s Shops plaza on Route 9N.   The mother-and-son duo bake the doggie delectables sold in the Saratoga County store and also market them to other [...]

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