The happiest holidays of 2008

The list of the most decadent parties in the world, guaranteeing great pleasure to its participants. 1. The carnival of Rio-de-Janeiro, Brazil. Date: from February 2 to 5. It gathers about 700,000 tourists annually and enriches the economy of Rio-de-Janeiro by about 500 million dollars. 2. The Mardi Gras, New Orleans, United States. Date: from […]

7 Tips MedSpas Can Follow to Increase Website Traffic

How to tell potential customers about your website You’ve done the hard part; has built his vision of a MedSpa business. You invested in having a good website built but… nothing happens. The phone does not ring to book new appointments. But why aren’t you getting any business from your website? It’s because you have […]

A Dozen Tips for Starting an Import/Export Business

Thinking of starting an import/export business? Jennifer Henzel, a certified import/export trade professional, offers these tips to get you started: 1. Many countries have established offices (Consulates or Embassies) in foreign countries to promote the export of their merchandise. Consulates will provide you with industry directories and more. Embassies are located in the capital of […]

Make a kitchen remodel statement with countertops

If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen and want to “make the room comfortable and practical,” “choosing a durable and attractive countertop” is a key ingredient. So said the Associated Press in a recent article titled “The Counters Speak for the Kitchen.” “Durability, ease of maintenance and appearance are all important things to consider when choosing […]

CarMax looks at car buying from the consumer’s point of view

CarMax is a unique car dealership that works hard to make car shopping easier for all customers. Their primary goal is to provide a hassle-free shopping experience with the assurance that each vehicle offers excellent quality. As part of its effort to make customers more comfortable, each CarMax location considers the general vehicle demographics in […]

Setting annual goals using the eight drivers of satisfaction

During the past year I developed a seminar entitled TThe Eight Drivers of Satisfaction. In the seminar I talk about being happy in eight dimensions of your life with the result of putting an action plan in place to work on those areas of your life that are most important to you and that you […]

Teaching your baby to read

I recently learned that physical therapist Dr. Glenn Dorman has celebrated his 90th birthday. His book, “How to Teach Your Baby to Read,” co-written with Janet Dorman more than forty years ago, launched an entirely new approach to teaching young children to read. It all started when Glenn Dorman taught reading to brain-damaged preschoolers at […]

Chinese Overtime Can Lead to Paycheck Theft: 5 Ways to Spot the Mistakes

The fluctuating work week payment method The fluctuating workweek pay method, also known as the “variable workweek” or “part-time” method, is an area that most employees don’t know much about. Unfortunately, many employers don’t know much about this payment practice either and end up making mistakes using it. Under the fluctuating workweek method, you end […]