How Recessions Help You
Recession. It’s the boogeyman of the economic cycle. And while many people dread these low points, our economy would be worse off without them. How could something so negative make a positive impact on the economy? It’s simple.
READ MOREIs Ford Worth a Look?
You may remember the old acronyms for Ford: “Found On Road Dead” and “Fix Or Repair Daily.” People used them to make fun of the reliability problems Ford had in the past. But they could also apply to Ford’s stock in recent years.
READ MOREThe Naked Truth About Naked Conversation
Social media evangelists are in love with Twitter, Facebook, and their ilk because these networks enable continuous “naked” conversations.
READ MOREThe 2 Things Killing Your Weight Loss
Monday to Friday, you are a fat-burning robot. You work out first thing in the morning, eat breakfast, have a high-protein salad for lunch, a healthy afternoon snack, and then a sensible dinner. It all adds up to a pound of fat loss per week.
READ MOREWhen Is a Good Deal Too Good?
When negotiating a deal, how hard should you push for an advantage? Should you play the competition game and get as much as you can? Or should you “take care of” the other guy, even if he isn’t taking care of himself?
READ MOREHow to Avoid the Foreclosure “Spin”
The news media is all doom and gloom about the current real estate market, and the economy in general. But let me tell you. You can still make money with foreclosed property, especially in today’s economic climate. I’ve had great success with this, and it can work for you too.
READ MOREE-Mail Screws Up Another Relationship
Okay – so inter-office bickering isn’t news. What was so weird about this “fight” was that I didn’t know about it. Until, that is, I got a phone call from “Sam” saying, “I can’t believe how nasty you are being about this.” Then I got an earful.
READ MORELooking Back Is Easy; Looking Forward Is the Problem
When I started looking for ways to make consistent profits from the stock market, the first thing I learned about was technical analysis. With technical analysis, you use stock charts and various indicators to get a read for where a stock price might be heading.
READ MOREIt’s Time to Change Those Genes!
In a recent ETR article, I introduced you to the burgeoning new field of nutrigenomics – the use of your personal genetic information to create a tailor-made diet that can thwart the diseases you’re most prone to. But once you have this critical information in hand, wouldn’t it be nice to simply repair those damaged genes? New research suggests you can!
READ MOREA Beginner’s Guide to Local Search Marketing
I don’t know about you, but I haven’t used a phonebook in over two years. I feel a slight twinge of guilt when the new one shows up on my doorstep, because I know it’s making a short trip from my front porch to the recycling bin. I started performing my searches for local goods and services online ages ago, and I haven’t looked back since.
READ MORE3 Ways to Answer Questions During a Presentation
You’ve got a major client presentation next week, and you’re nervous. You’re prepared, you’ve got your speech down pat… and you know it could mean a big order for your company’s products if you pull it off. But if you think your presentation will be over as soon as you’ve stopped talking, you’re wrong.
READ MOREWord to the Wise: Gimlet Eye
A “gimlet” (GIM-let) is a small hand tool with a pointed spiral tip, used for boring holes in wood. We use the phrase “gimlet eye” for a sharp or piercing look.
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