Value Articles

1). Ethical Behavior in the Workplace By : Cathy Warschaw
What it means to be ethical
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2). The Dow Jones Industrial Average: Failing the Average Investor By : Steve Selengut
In addition to a well thought out Investment Plan, successful Equity investing requires a feel for what is going on in the real world that we all refer to as "The Market". To most investors, the DJIA provides all of the information they think they need, and they worship it mindlessly, thinking that this time tattered average has mystical predictive and analytic powers far beyond the scope of any other market number.
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3). Tire Maintenance Critical To Keep Your Car Rolling Smoothly By : Aurel Radulescu
By properly maintaining your tires, you could potentially be avoiding uneven wear, poor performance and possibly even a blowout. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tire failures or blowouts are believed to contribute to over 400 deaths and 10,000 injuries in the United States every year. Even with those figures being made public, the surprising factor is that statistics have shown some drivers still fail to follow the basic tire maintenance guidelines that could help to prevent such occurrences.
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4). In Value Stock Investing, Quality is Job One By : Steve Selengut
How much financial bloodshed is necessary before we realize that there is no safe and easy shortcut to investment success? When do we learn that most of our mistakes involve greed, fear, or unrealistic expectations about what we own? Eventually, successful investors begin to allocate assets in a goal directed manner by adopting a realistic Investment Strategy.
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5). Why Do You Need Any Education At All ? By : Currency Traders
Having the right education puts you right among the potential experts. With time You will be considering yourself as a such. It is a nice vision to become an expert. To be able to say, I know the subject so well, so 'just ask me questions'... A lot of people, don´t dare, they procrastinate to start a new ideas, professions or employ any news in their lives.
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6). Impossible is Just a Word By : Karin Mellart
Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn't fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn't dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships? Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations.
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7). Stop Charging by the Hour and Make More Money as a Creative Professional By : Kirstin Carey
One of the biggest challenges with a creative business is getting paid what you are worth. The root of the problem isn't that the client doesn't have the money and it isn't that the client isn't willing to pay you what you are worth. The root of the problem is how you are charging and how you are creating value in the mind of the client. First, you must create a business based on value pricing and not hourly pricing.
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8). Exactly What to Say When Asked, "How Much Do You Charge?" By : Kirstin Carey
A client with a creative business called me one day and asked the following question. It's a question I get asked frequently, so rather than write an entire article, I decided just to tell you exactly what I told her. Kirstin, "I never know what to say when a potential customer calls and asks 'How much do you charge? What are your fees?' I don't want to shoot myself in the foot by quoting something too low, but also don't want the caller to hear a number that they think is too high and hang up.
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9). Auto Coverage Analyzer By : Joseph Kenny
Buying a car means taking a well thought out decision. However, sometimes taking a well-thought, wise decision gets difficult. This is even more so, when it involves a big investment decision like buying car and insuring it. One wrong decision and you might end up in a financial soup. Once you have already bought a car or you have owned a car for sometime now, it is time for getting it insured.
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10). Enlightenment: Your 7 days program to Positive thinking By : Karin Mellart
I'm sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can't wait to test out. Of course you're not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavor? It's always best to set up a personal goal where you can accomplish the most in record time, maybe like mowing the lawn in an hour before the big game on TV.
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11). Lease a BMW rather than a Pontiac for the same monthly payment, simply by comparing relative residual values By : Ralph M
Compare the relative residual values of two cars having the same monthly lease payment and you can lease a BMW rather than a Pontiac. Here's how to do it.
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12). Renters Insurance 101 Explained By : Joseph Kenny
If you rent a home or apartment instead of owning a house outright you may not think you have a need for insurance or believe that it is even available to you for that matter.
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13). Stepping Into Possibility Thinking By : Saleem Rana
To transcend the built-in limitations of our minds to resist fresh ideas is an act of will. We must choose to question the nature of our beliefs. We must choose to be interested in other perspectives.
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14). Are You Interested In Antiques? By : Hege Crowton
Are you a collector of antiques or are you just starting out and don’t quite know how to go about finding antiques and finding the value of the items.
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15). Tour Operators Choose Topax By : Freelance Writer
In the modern age of tour operator and wholesale management, customer service and streamlined operations become increasingly critical as a business grows. In order to reach full potential in sales, comprehensive integration and simplicity in ease of system use, along with full expertise in industry support, is a must. Reduction of manual tasks allows more time to focus on customer relations and service.
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16). UK Home Owner Loan Application Reasons By : Joseph Kenny
If you have a bad credit rating or a credit report which shows defaults and County Court Judgements (CCJs), it can be difficult to get a loan at a reasonable interest rate. One option that is useful for people with a bad credit rating is a homeowner loan. A homeowner loan is a secured loan that provides security for lenders and money for borrowers. A secured loan is a good option for people with outstanding debts who also own a home.
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17). Paying Referral Fees to Designers as a Creative Subcontractor - Should You Do It? By : Kirstin Carey
Kirstin, I am a faux finisher and I do some murals, too. When my clients ask me for referrals for designers, I give them names of people whom I think can help them. Should I let the designer know that I referred them? - Arlene, Baltimore, MD Arlene, Not only should you let the designer know you referred someone to her, you should also ask for a referral fee or a percentage of the contract if she gets the client.
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18). It's Not Your Job to Lower Your Fees to Help the Client Afford You By : Kirstin Carey
I constantly receive questions and complaints from my creative professional clients about what to do when a prospect claims, "I can't afford your prices, but I want your services." My clients are frustrated, because they are usually being told this while standing in a mansion-like home, furnished with top-of-the-line furniture, with a beautifully manicured lawn, and three luxury cars parked in a four-car garage.
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19). An Analysis of Valley National Bancorp (VLY) By : Geoff Gannon
Copyright 2006 Geoff Gannon Valley National Bancorp (VLY) is a conservative bank with a strong position in northern New Jersey and a presence in Manhattan. The bank, founded in 1927, has about $12 billion in assets. Valley has consistently earned extraordinary returns on assets and equity. Over the last twenty years, Valley has averaged a 1.74% return on assets and a 21.
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20). 6 Simple Steps To Avoiding Expensive Car Repairs By : Aurel Radulescu
Quite often, a visit to the car repair shop can be even more painful than a visit to your dentist. Perhaps physical pain it’s involved, but some car repairs can leave your wallet feeling pretty empty and you with a bad taste in your mouth. The best way to avoid costly repairs is to take preventative steps that will keep your car in the best condition possible.
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21). The Difference Between Appraisals and Assessments By : Raynor
Many people think appraisals and assessments are the same thing or at least that they should be for the same amount. The truth is they can vary greatly. Let’s look at each of them. Appraisals An appraisal is an estimate of market value. An appraiser can use many methods for coming up with this estimate. For income producing property, the appraiser may capitalize the value of the income stream.
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22). How to Charge What You Are Worth as a Creative Professional By : Kirstin Carey
If you are having difficulty knowing what to charge, then check out your competition and find out what they’re doing. Find out if they post prices or fees on their website or if they have "packages" or deals. Do they have payment options? While you are researching, keep in mind just because your competition is charging one way it is not necessarily how you should be charging.
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23). Save Thousands of Dollars at Trade-in Time by Considering The Trade-in Value When Buying a New Car By : Ralph M
For identical monthly finance payments, some cars will depreciate less than others and at trade-in time save thousands of dollars for the far-sighted owner Getting residual values This will take a little homework and shoe leather. 1. Identify several cars having similar features that can be leased for similar monthly payments. 2. Note and write down the residual value of the cars.
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24). An Analysis of Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) By : Geoff Gannon
Copyright 2006 Geoff Gannon Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is a huge Western and Midwestern bank that provides a diverse array of financial services to its more than 23 million customers. The company employs more than 150,000 people at its over 6,000 locations nationwide. Wells Fargo has about $500 billion in assets. While the company continues to derive more than half its revenues from interest income (about $26 billion), its activities are not limited to collecting deposits and lending money.
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25). Decide Your Own Destiny By : Gerri D Smith
From one day, or even one hour to the next, how well do you know yourself? The answers are the keys to deciding your destiny.
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