No other savings vehicle is as misunderstood, under appreciated and maligned as fixed annuities. Most people who can benefit from annuities have been bombarded by misinformation, biased opinions and outright lies. The truth is: fixed annuities are safe because they are guaranteed by insurance companies, a great place to keep […]
Estonians In Cross-Cultural Perspective – Don’t Beat Around The Bush! Time Is Money!
There are cultural variations in how people understand and use time. Researchers have divided cultures into two groups in the way they handle time: monochronic or linear-active cultures and polychronic or multi-active cultures. Our culture shapes our communication and designates what we pay attention to and what we ignore. Our […]
Examining the Contributing Factors to the Bushmeat Trade and Crisis in Ghana
Abstract The paper examines contributory factors facilitating the Bushmeat trade in Ghana, reveals the multiplicity and complex nature of the trade, some conservation measures attempted to control the trade and crisis and suggests avenues for future research and policy makeovers. Keywords: Bushmeat, Ghana, Crisis, Wildlife, Trade 1 Introduction: The unsustainable […]
Learning About the Reverse Mortgage Option
The term reverse mortgage is everywhere these days. It frequently appears in commercials or shows up on Internet searches. But you may not understand what it is exactly. In short, it is a unique home loan that allows homeowners to convert some of their home’s equity to cash. This equity […]
Who Discovered Asthma Hippocrates Or Galen?
What is asthma? It is a chronic disorder of the lungs and affects a person through difficulty in breathing, coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, feeling a tight or heavy chest and unable to cope with demanding physical activities. Although asthma may develop at any stage it generally starts early in […]
The Importance of Information Technology Training from a Management Perspective
Information technology training for IT managers and systems analysts may seem superfluous – these folks are usually well-learned in their areas of expertise. But, do they understand how a company’s technology fits into the bigger picture from a business perspective? That’s where management training becomes important. Every manager who plays […]
15 Key Life Categories for Successful Goal Setting
So, you’ve sat down and started goal setting. Where did you start? Your monster goal of course! A monster goal is what’s most important to you at this point in your life. That’s a natural place to start. Well, whether it’s career, family or a special relationship, are you neglecting […]
The Single Sales Principle and The 8 Myths of Selling
The Single Sales Principle states that: ‘People buy when a compelling need is met by a credible solution that offers perceived value’. Simple. Too simple? Well, as Jim Collins claims in his book Good to Great, “Freud, Darwin and Einstein all had one thing in common. They took a complex […]