going postal asked:

Bush Outsources Deficit
April 1, 2008

AP Washington, DC — The White House announced today that President Bush will be sending legislation to Congress to outsource the deficit.

“Outsourcing is the solution to all of America’s problems,” said President Bush. “If it worked for Andersen and McKinsey, it works for me.”

Bush’s announcement is a dramatic extension of the Administration’s growing support for offshore outsourcing, an increasing trend that has moved hundreds of thousands of jobs in manufacturing and service sectors from the U.S. to lower wage countries. In December, the Commerce Department hosted workshops at the 2007 Economic and Trade Conference to train American companies in outsourcing and to specifically encourage the exportation of jobs to China.

In February, the President’s Chief Economic Advisor said the “movement of U.S. factory jobs and white-collar work to other countries is a positive transformation.”
On an official trip to India in March, Secretary of State Rice promised that the Administration would continue to support the outsourcing of American jobs.

How outsourcing works for America Bush also explained why the world must take responsibility for America’s deficit. “Why should every kid born in America be stuck with $35,000 in debt — when we can just outsource it and stick it to every kid on the planet?”

President Bush also indicated that outsourcing the deficit could help support multilateral cooperation in the war on terror. “And make sure that other countries pick up the tab for the war on terror — that’s multilateral cooperation for ya’!”

President Bush’s new plan flies in the face of Democrats’ criticisms that providing economic incentives for companies to outsource risks America’s prospects for economic recovery.
I didn’t make this up, I am just referencing an actual story

Gloria

Eileen Silva asked:


There is probably not another profession on the face of the earth more tailor-made for the “average person” to develop into a stage seeker than MLM. From the time you take your distributors to their first major event on (and perhaps even from the time you take them to their first business meeting), many of them begin to long for the moment when they can step up to the microphone. In fact, one the first declarations they make is, “Next year, I’m going to walk across that stage!”

There is something intoxicating to people about being center stage. Actually, I find it rather humorous that while I hear many people declare an aversion to speaking from the front of the room, it never seems to shorten the length of their remarks. In fact, sometimes the so-called terrified ones have to be cut off by the host of the program because they won’t shut up.

Although the lure of being on stage for money has a compelling charisma, I would list it as one of the most expendable activities for any leader wanting to make the big money. You may be wondering why I say that. It’s because your best money-making spot is the back of the room as you watch your leaders flock to the stage.

The more your leaders get to participate from the front of the room, the more momentum and enthusiasm they will have for the event. Incidentally, they almost never find fault with an event in which they are a major participant.

It is important to begin cultivating them for that leadership participation as soon as you sign them up. Begin in small groups, like at a home party or a small meeting. First, they need to observe you (or someone else) and ask questions. Then, you need to coach them for a small participation role. When they have successfully mastered a supportive part and have proven that they can manage the clock, you will want to give them their starting role chance.

I first heard this “lead from the back of the room” stuff from my husband Taylor back in 1986. I though, at the time, that perhaps it was overrated. I was confident back in my professional teaching days that a trained presenter would be hard to beat.

What I learned is that it’s not about “beating.” It’s about developing, encouraging, supporting, and envisioning. It’s about accepting standards, temporarily, that might drop a tad so that they can ultimately rise to a new level. This fits right in with Taylor’s motto: “We build the people, the people build the business.”

In December of 2002, Taylor and I decided to host a historic Leadership Summit meeting. We had 55 of our top leaders come in for a 72-hour marathon. It was one of our finest hours. After a Mexican fiesta dinner and a tour of our estate, we held a Vision Workshop. The breakthroughs that began to occur there are still unfolding. On Saturday, seven of our top leaders presented to the group. The afternoon culminated in a question and answer panel followed by an inspirational call to action. I’m sure the string of seven limousines we hired to carry us to a holiday party at the CEO’s estate added extra sparkle to the event - but we are still at a loss for words to describe the power of the entire experience.

“Leading from the back of the room” is what generated that winning format. It is also how you can get the most out of an event while observing the responses of the audience. I would encourage you to set your ego aside and build up those around you. You may not see your name on the program, but you’re more likely to see it on a bigger check.

I’ve always said if I can make at least $30,000 a month, I can get by. If you aren’t happy with where your leadership has taken you, try stepping out of it and passing the baton. Trading glory for dollars seems like a pretty fair trade to me.

Here are some tips for leadership development:

1. Set and live by high standards;

2. Be consistent;

3. Know your people;

4. Bring out the best in people;

5. Earn the respect of your team;

6. Delegate;

7. Build confidence by showing confidence;

8. Project positive expectancy;

9. Create team achievement;

10. Communicate enthusiastically;

11. Have a vision.

Remember Mary Kay’s National Sales Director, Luella Gunter’s famous words, “Ultimate success is the ability to inspire followers to become leaders.



Anna

John Callingham asked:


Money changes everything. This line from a song takes a pitch on how money affects man. People from all walks of life - poor or rich - think of numerous ways on how to earn money or even how to grow them into million bucks. We are not survived by love alone, money still matters.

One of the most-sought after money-making investments nowadays is the popular forex trading. You watch them in the news, read them in the papers, see them in the movies - everybody’s talking about it, and you don’t even know a thing that people really do get rich from a well-managed forex trading.

If you are a novice, we are providing you with guidelines on how to start with forex and have a successfully managed forex trading all throughout.

Knowledge is Power. The most successful businessman in the world is the man who has gained true knowledge and master of the business. You can’t engage your money at once just because people are telling you this is how you do it. If ever their opinions matter, it is your opinion that matters the most. Search for numerous information about the business. Read them thoroughly and learn them by heart. Try joining seminars or workshops, watching online videos and tutorials, and don’t stop until you know you have gathered more than enough information.

Right Trading System at your doorstep. Before finally making a choice on which broker you have decided to put your money on, study all the different systems of brokers and do some sort of charting or auto trades on the computer.

Work out your Trading Plans. Get your objectives, market strategies, point of investment and expected return on investments sorted out. If you have not finalized these details, then do not try to jump into the water yet. You will likely lose whatever you have invested. If in case you have a well-managed forex plan ahead of time and still failed to profit from the business, do not fret for there is always room for improvements on everything. Find out where you have mistakenly set your plans.

Managing your money. In every business or investment, there are always possible risks or dangers. Learn how to manage your money and protect it from losing terribly. As I have mentioned earlier, set your objectives on your profits and set protective indicators on when to make a stop. Because if you lose everything at once, you might miss a great chance along the way since you have no capital anymore. Also, try managing your personal expenses with it.

Everything is learned thru discipline. Especially if you are about to target a well-managed forex trading success from the beginning, it is important that you learn the art of discipline. Do not be moved by your emotions along the way; do trade with your trading plan at hand.

Once you have discovered the right formula to a well-managed forex trading, forex business can really be a smart and beneficial move to grow that capital in hand.



Roger

Timothy Stevens asked:


In this realistic world, to be successful in any trade or even in Forex Trading, you have to know the rules and learn to do it well. Learning Forex Trading is not like babies learning baby-crawl. It is more like babies learning of how to walk by the parent helping them by hold on their arms to balance up.

As a saying 98% of Forex Trader lost money on forex, yet only 2% success from forex trading. Why is that so? 2% of successful traders stick to their “golden rules” and will avoid all kinds of failure which others made. Always learn from other people experience before starting out yourself. If you have ever went for a forex workshop or seminar, you will also realize that all successful forex trader has a past history of getting burned by trading forex too.

So start to follow these rules that had been set by the successful trader!

1. If unsure, ask for advice.

Before start trading, it will be better to trade with a group of friends where you can discuss it before making decision. Read up on books and forum to gather more information. Always practice trading on free trial account before going live. The more you understand the system the better your potential to success.

2. Always start small. Greed Kills…

Trading Forex is risky by all means; even all gurus or banker can suffer from unexpected losses. The point is never be tempted to trade with more than you afford now or future.

3. The market is always smarter than you!

Don’t ever be emotion and rash in trading; assuming can be result to 75% loss. Treat forex market as a war zone. Be prepare for trading by analyze the market before going for war. “Study your enemy”.

4. Treat forex trading as a game.

No no kidding.. Maybe because of some winning trade, you might feel confident as in “over-confident” which can lead you to another disaster. Apply all training and stick to it.

5. Stop loss is a must

Never assume the market will turn around, always put a stop loss in all trades. Losing small percents is always better than losing 100 percents.

6. Disciplined matters

When you have found out your trading system, stick to it. Don’t even try to be smart by modify it. Modifying only apply in doing research and development time. Or else just follow the rules.

7. Stay away from news

The most news affects the market movement, stay out from news and take yourself a break. After an hour later than you can continues trading as per normal. Some traders like to during news period. All depend on the strategy that the trader using. Non direction trading strategy will always be in the market, no matter there’s news or none.

There are a lots of trading method and strategy out there like; chart analyses, fundamental, trending, moving average, candlestick, Non Direction Trading and etc..



Steven

Kevin Rowe asked:


Imagine a place where you can meet all your customers, old and new, face to face - a place where customers are looking and expecting to buy from you. It’s no wonder that exhibitions are as popular as ever for any business seriously intent on maximising sales.

But with that popularity comes competition. Having a competitive advantage at exhibitions is crucial for your company and the exhibition stand is an important factor. This is your chance to bring your company to life!

When you’ve identified your exhibition, the two most popular ways to exhibit are shell schemes and open plan. But how do you decide?

Your available budget will undoubtedly guide you here and although this will vary from exhibition to exhibition, for equivalent sizes expect shell schemes to be less expensive than open space up to about 20 square metres. Above this size and space can become a more competitive option.

Hiring ‘space only’ at your exhibition more often means a greater demand on your time and resource and you will require working drawings for workshops, joinery, print – everything you need for your custom-build solution. And there are logistical considerations too. A substantial part of your budget might be transport, storage and installation. A two-day build will have implications on man-hours and accommodation, and a de-rig at the end of the event too.

Shell Schemes, on the other hand are predefined areas where the exhibition organisers provide a basic package of walling, lighting, carpet and electrical sockets. They normally occupy the perimeter of the halls, side by side, and are around 3m x 3m in size. They have the same height and some come with a fascia panel with the stand number and company name included in the package. Others have casement ceilings, steel latticework or no ceiling at all. The walls are made from individual panels and are generally covered in a Velcro friendly material for applying exhibition graphics or deploying portable display equipment such as Pop Up Display Stands and Roller Banners.

Where’s the best spot to help you meet your exhibition objectives? Location! Location! Location! If a better position within the exhibition hall increases your chances of delivering twice the sales then it may be worth the additional investment. The most prominent positions in the exhibition hall are often ‘snapped up’ early and in some cases are pre-booked by the savvy exhibitors for the following year while the show is still in full swing. So a quick visit to the organisers’ office during the show is a great way to guarantee the pick of the stand locations for next years exhibition.

What do you hope to achieve at the exhibition? It’s really important you give this serious thought in advance and to develop a clear brief for your exhibition stand. It’s a good idea that your objectives follow the S.M.A.R.T. rules, making them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. For example, a specific goal might be: to develop 20 new sales leads each day, distribute 50 sample packs or arrange 10 high quality appointments for the weeks after the show.

Exhibiting can be an intense process but can also provide excellent returns if you plan thoroughly and are committed to achieve the right results for your business.

From some simple advice and guidance to fully managed exhibition services, companies such as The Image Group can help you enjoy the peace of mind that the whole process is managed under one roof by a team of experts. Creative expertise can help your business to stand out from the crowd, particularly with photo-realistic full colour exhibition graphics, fabric printing, lighting and digital signage technology.

When you choose the right exhibition partner to manage aspects such as power requirements, organiser liaison, safety and security and Internet connections to name a few, this leaves you to concentrate on what you do best. That’s to tell people your story and win some new business!

TOP TIP: Communicating Your Message. The first thing to remember is it’s not about what you want to tell people, but what they want to hear from you. Exhibition delegates certainly don’t want reams and reams of copy-heavy prose to trawl through. They simply won’t read it.

· Keep text to a bare minimum and deliver your message with complete clarity

· Use bullet points for helpful summaries

· Keep your main message at eye height (at least above one metre)

· Use professional eye-catching images to reinforce your message

TOP TIP: Keep it Open. Don’t be guilty of blocking stand access with furniture, meeting areas, AV, or even pushy staff! Keep your stand entrance as open as possible to make it easy for delegates to circulate.

TOP TIP: See the light. Lighting really can make or break your stand so experiment with direction, intensity and colour of lighting. Use it to create impact and draw visitors in.

TOP TIP: Go higher! Check with the organisers but some will allow you to build up to 6 metres high and you get charged no extra for using this space! Realise the opportunity and ensure the stand is clearly visible in the exhibition hall.

TOP TIP: Expect the unexpected and build in a contingency. If it’s your own installation get in early, on the first day of build. Delays can be costly paying for labour waiting to gain access to power or the venue itself. At some shows there can be as many as 100 articulated lorries all wanting access to the same show at the same time.

TOP TIP: Let’s get creative and use those senses. Exhibitions are unique in their ability to breathe life into your company message using all the senses. Use sounds, colours, smells and even food to make it memorable. And capture the spirit of your business with interactive AV presentations.

TOP TIP: Keep it simple and keep your stand focused on the key objectives. Over complicated sign systems and difficult installations can work against your objectives. Be as creative as you like, but make sure your stand compliments your key objectives and doesn’t detract from your message.

A free 140 page buyers’ guide packed with ideas and inspiration from cover to cover can be requested online from www.imagegroupuk.com.



Steven