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- Small business start-up – how to start a home-based business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainThe idea of starting up a home-based business has become a significant reality for many people in today's world and is likely to increasingly become the norm in many people. This is because the term home-based business means a variety of things. It can literally be a business that starts and ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Farming as a small business – skills needed - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Peter MainMany people have quite a romantic view of farming, normally people who have never worked on one or been involved with any type of farm or agricultural business. A farm is a multi-complex business, that can range from a very small acreage or smallholding to a multimillion dollar enterprise ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Car Buying Tips - When to Buy a New Car - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Peter MainMany people dream of buying a new car, partly because they assume, sometimes wrongly, that it will be completely reliable and they will never have a real problems with it. Whilst a new car generally is very reliable and will have a manufacturer's warranty for a period of years, some people do ...
Views: 1206 - Small business start-up – how much money do you need ? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainMoney is the big question runs through all the other ones. At the outset of setting up your own business the question tends to revolve around how much money you need to start the business up, both in terms of the funding that the business itself will need, and any money that you or your family ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - How Do You Deal With Anger? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Peter MainDealing with anger comes at two particular levels - most important is realising that it is your problem, and secondly devising strategies to actually dealing with it. Most people, when they get angry about something will instinctively blame someone else, either a particular person or if they ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - cheap car insurance - what to look for in an insurance company - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Peter MainMost people when looking to buy car insurance will shop around and end up going with the cheapest quote, or one with best coverage at a reasonably low rate. Very few people will actually look at the financial strength of the insurance company prior to making a decision about whether or not to ...
Views: 1176 - A Life Coach - do you need one - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainWhen people first started talking about life coaches, there was quite a buzz about who they were and what they did – what exactly was a life coach. No-one really knew but the idea sounded appealing, a sort of grown up buddy system with someone on your side , guiding through the dramas of life. ...
Views: 1171 - How to boost your creativity - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainCreativity is one of those words that implies something slightly artistic.That if you want to be thought of in terms of creative, it means creating something such as a painting, or a sculpture or writing a book or manuscript. Actually, creative is much more powerful than simply meaning that, it ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - car insurance best deals for young drivers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Peter MainCar insurance – best deals for young drivers Cost comparison websites for car insurance have become the norm nowadays for many people to get their car insurance For young people however they may well not be the best option despite giving the illusion that they are. The illusion exist because ...
Views: 1151 - Work from home - virtual assistant - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainThe term virtual assistant sound a bit like a robot, but is actually an online version of a type of job or work that has existed for many years. The idea of a virtual office was born by offering secretarial other office functions like mail delivery and fax collection to individuals who wanted ...
Views: 1151 - Car insurance basics – how motor insurance policies work - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Peter MainCar insurance basics – how motor policies work Most people buy all forms of insurance, including car insurance on an emotional rather than a rational basis. What this means in reality is that people pay a company a sum of money, and in return expect someone to come along and look after them or ...
Views: 1124 - Cyber Security and the Networked World - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2017 from Peter MainMany people view the growing nature of the internet of things in one of two ways. They either see it as a world where literally every person, place and thing can literally talk to each other through sensors and wireless connectivity, and see this as a massive boon for mankind. Other people ...
Views: 1122 - car insurance basics - why is my insurance premium so high - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Peter MainCar insurance basics – why is my premium so high ? Understanding why your car insurance premium seems very high may give you the insight needed to understand the nature of the risks involved, and what you may be able to do to reduce them, and in effect reduce costs, in this case premiums as ...
Views: 1092 - What is the issue about grey market tractors - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Peter MainGrey market tractors are often talked about, or written about ,in slightly hushed tones, as if there was something slightly under the table or under the counter about them. They also talked about often in very unpatriotic terms, as if someone buying them is undercutting people's jobs and ...
Views: 1091 - Is it better to buy or lease a new car ? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Peter MainUntil fairly recently, most major car manufacturers does not really encourage the leasing of vehicles to private customers, it was a part of the business that was more reserved for companies and fleets. That has changed significantly, and nowadays all major car companies actively promote the ...
Views: 1073 - Work from home - resume writing services - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainResume writing for other people is one of those jobs that there is a huge need for, and is ideally suited to individuals working from home. The biggest plus you bring to someone about writing their resume for them , is that you are not them ! A resume is some ones life -its not just a list of ...
Views: 1072 - Internet security for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainWhen the internet really started to become available for families, and kids in particular, it soon became fairly obvious that there were potentially real dangers. Part of the problem was that no-one really understood the internet, or at least understood its full potential. People stared to see ...
Views: 1067 - Work from home - affiliate marketing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainAffiliate marketing is one of those terms that has come to symbolize the enterprise culture of the internet, along with terms like internet marketeer etc. Essentially, an affiliate is a sales agent who takes a commission on sales or referrals that they make to you as a customer. If you walk ...
Views: 1056 - Is your home safe for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainDepending on the age of your kids, keeping them safe at home can range from being a full time job to an emotional roller coast. In one sense it could be said that its easier the younger they are. Although the dangers can be greater, they are more predictable and in a sense more manageable, more ...
Views: 1054 - car insurance basics - how online car insurance works - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Peter MainCar insurance basics – how online car insurance works Buying car insurance online broadly falls into three or four categories : using car insurance cost comparison sites, getting quotes from insurance companies that don’t sign up to cost comparison sites, using the internet to find insurance ...
Views: 1053 - Buying a tractor from a dealer - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2019 from Peter MainBuying a tractor from a major manufacturer has many of the same principles and drawbacks as when buying a new or second-hand car. Dealerships of tractor manufacturers will normally offer for sale new and used tractors, as well as a wide range of other types of agricultural machinery, as well as ...
Views: 1039 - cheap car insurance- how to reduce car insurance costs - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Peter MainCar insurance is usually a legal requirement for drivers of all vehicles, wherever you live. The legal requirement may be national or local or both, and will normally involve a minimum level of legal third party cover. This means that if you have an accident where you injure someone, including a ...
Views: 1029 - Small business start-up – Who is your competition ? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainAs a small business you need to know who your competition is. This is one of the first questions you need to ask yourself. Realistically who am I likely to be competing against for custom of my service or product. Many people think of this question and say to themselves that either there is no ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - cheap car insurance - what to do if you have a claim - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Peter Maincheap car insurance – what to do if you have an accident virtually everyone thinks that accidents happen to other people, sadly that isn’t true. there is a fair chance that most people will be involved at some point in tehir driving carreer in a minor accident, and that a significant number of ...
Views: 987 - small business insurance - basic principles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Peter MainArranging insurance for a small business can be a highly complex undertaking, and may require a considerable amount of thought and planning. Small business insurance is not like most other forms of insurance. If you are looking to insure your home or your car, then there is something ...
Views: 986 - How to Choose the right Tractor - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2019 from Peter MainMost people assume they know what a tractor is, and what it is used for, based largely on historical and stereotypical images of someone ploughing a field, using a tractor. Whilst this is true to a large extent, the extent and range of tractors in today's world means that they can be adapted to ...
Views: 974 - Can you buy a tractor on credit - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2019 from Peter MainThe short answer is yes, given that the cost of many tractors runs into thousands of dollars, some of the big ones costing upwards of 60 - $70,000 US. For many people the need for a tractor or some type of agricultural machinery is a commercial necessity, and as such getting the right credit ...
Views: 961 - Small business start up - how to choose the best location for your business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainEven when you are starting up or thinking about starting up a business there are a number of practical considerations both short-term and long-term that are worth having in mind. They may not be hugely relevant when drawing plans up or making plans for the business, but they are issues that will ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Can You Really Work From Home - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Peter MainWhen working from home was first mooted by people as an alternative to an office based career, peoples spirits rose. It seemed a fantastic solution for a lot of people, both in terms of pluses and minuses. It meant an end to the dreaded commute, the fear of being late, of continually being ...
Views: 942 - Do you Set Realistic Goals - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2019 from Peter MainAny type of goal setting is often considered a fundamental part of any types of personal development or life coaching or 12-step recovery. The idea is simply to set objectives that you then try to achieve. At some point you evaluate your efforts and results, and make any necessary adjustments ...
Views: 929 - Small business start-up – Why you need a business plan - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainAnyone who is starting up a business or plans to set up and run their own business needs to have a business plan. Many people think they only need to have a plan if they are going to be seeking funding either from a bank or an institution or an investor, and as such they either leave it to the ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - What Is a Spiritual Awakening? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Peter MainA spiritual awakening or a spiritual experience are terms that are often used by people to try and describe experiences that are in many ways so deeply personal that they are extremely difficult if not impossible to put into words. This might seem a slight contradiction in terms, but is part ...
Views: 915 - Small business start-up – How to choose a business location - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainLocation is perhaps the most important decision you make concerning a business start-up. Surprisingly or unsurprisingly it is also one of the decisions that people give least attention to. Its importance lies in a number of factors and is a decision that needs to be taken after much careful ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Small business start up - starting a green business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainStarting a business that is deemed to be environmentally friendly is a big call for people nowadays and one that receives a lot of attention both in terms of support by state and government authorities as well as by consumers. A so-called green business may literally be a business that is in the ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Small business start up - how to motivate yourself - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainOne of the first questions you want to ask yourself is why am I starting a business, or why do I want to set up my own business. The value of asking yourself any question you get it helps to focus your mind and clarify thinking around a sense of reality, rather than simply a fantasy bubble that ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Work from home - web design - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainMaking a decision to work from home can be done for many reasons and can be either a full time career or a part time fill up. Whatever the reason, there is likely to be a real sense of freedom, as well as a sense of either apprehension or complete panic at the idea of what lies ahead. Both are ...
Views: 893 - Should You Worry about Google - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Peter MainTo many people the obvious and unequivocal answer would be yes, big brother Google is watching you. Often questions like this arise because of the size and influence of an a organization, not because there is actually any threat from it. Google began life as a simple search engine, although ...
Views: 886 - Farm safety – environmental factors - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Peter MainEnvironmental factors are different from the environment itself, but do to an extent overlap. When considering farm safety, the environment itself in terms of the nature of the land and the type of produce grown or reared is really important. Following on from that, there are a number of ...
Views: 881 - How To Keep Your Identity Safe Online - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Peter MainIdentity fraud used to be a thing of James Bond films and spy thrillers that involved getting false papers and false passports and then killing the people who provided them so no-one knew. Sadly or not the world has moved on a lot from those halcyon days, and identity fraud is a real issue ...
Views: 878 - Small business start up - are you an entrepreneur ? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Peter MainMany people have a real desire and inclination to start up and run their own business either as a sole trader, or as a small or potentially large company. Often they are put off even before they start by a number of sometimes well-meaning and sometimes not so well-meaning people who advise them ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Farm Safety - Tractor ROPS Protection - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from Peter MainWithin the context of health and safety, vehicles that are used on any type of farm, or any type of agricultural work will normally have specific regulations that apply to them. These regulations will apply whether the vehicle or tractor is used on the farm or on a public highway. Farms use a ...
Views: 866 - A Spiritual Awakening - What is it ? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Peter MainThe term a spiritual awakening gets bandied around quite a lot , and has perhaps get quite misunderstood for a number of fairly obvious reasons. The term itself has become quite well known through the twelve step movement, and in particular the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, where the ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Farm safety – personal factors - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Peter MainThere are a number of significant factors concerning the type of family and workforce that can affect safety on a farm. Children and young people A farm environment is often a family environment as well, meaning that children and young people are actively involved. They may be involved in ...
Views: 854 - A guide to snowblower operating controls - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2019 from Peter MainSnowblowers come in different makes and sizes, some one stage to stage or even three stage, some have tires and some have tracks, and some are in effect compact tractors adapted to clear large areas of snow. It is important when operating a dedicated snowblower to understand what the various ...
Views: 847 - Why web analytics are important - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainTo many people just the term web analytics seems quite technical and quite daunting . Sometimes these figures are referred to as web metrics, an equally mathematical term that is actually fairly off-putting. Like a lot of things in technology, the language used is inevitably made to sound more ...
Views: 847 - Why Keywords Matter - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Peter MainIf you've had any experience of trying to set up a blog or a website and tried to make money out of it, odds are you have come across the term keywords. Quite often there is a sort of mystique about what keywords are and how important they are. A keyword is very simply any term that anyone ...
Views: 823 - Do You Need To Be On Facebook - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Peter MainAccording to Facebook's own figures, it has over five hundred million active users, who spend over seven hundred billion minutes a month on Facebook. Really big numbers that to some extent hide the real question, which is why so many people join and use Facebook and other social networks - ...
Views: 821 - Do you acknowledge problems as they arise? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2019 from Peter MainThere is a tendency nowadays to talk about challenges rather than problems. It is as if the word problem is slightly negative, whereas talking about a challenge seems more constructive. The idea that the notion of a problem is negative is a strange one. The idea of negative and positive ...
Views: 819 - Farm safety -social, economic and political factors - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Peter MainFarm safety – social economic and political factors The nature of working on a farm and on safety is to an extent conditioned by the fact that farming is often seen as a way of life, rather than as a formal occupation or job. In many ways this is true, although not to undermine the huge ...
Views: 818 - Principles of farm safety – environment - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Peter MainWhen thinking in terms of any type of health and safety work or issues, the term environment is perhaps one of the key elements. The type of environment that someone works in will to a large extent determine the nature of risk that may affect any aspect of their well-being or safety. Farms ...
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