If you are over 15 years old, you probably learned in school that the solar system includes 9 planets. This was not always the case. In ancient times there were only seven. Seven is a good number. It is a significant number since there are seven days in a week. The Earth was the center of the world and did…
This methodology at its most authentic dates back to the 1940s, shortly after World War II, when heads of state and banks came together to think of ways in which money could be generated to rebuild Europe, which was completely devastated as a result of the war. This meeting became known as Bretton Woods. Fast forward to today, the methodology…
The filing cabinet drawer is one of the most important things to check when buying a filing cabinet. Drawers are important because they need to provide more comfort and durability as you regularly take out, put in and organize your files. The drawer must be able to slide effortlessly and support the weight of all the files it contains. Today,…
Customer retention is at the core of every business today. As customer acquisition continues to increase, companies have been forced to get more creative in order to retain customers and maintain high sales. In one of the studies conducted by the US Small Business Administration and the US Chamber of Commerce, it was established that acquiring new customers costs up…
On the dashboard of my personal financial software, there is a number. Financial gurus tell me that this number is one of the three most important in my life. Another is my credit score. The third is my age. (After all, I can shape the other two only if I’m still kicking.) I certainly don’t measure myself against these numbers.…
Apple cider vinegar is a well-known home remedy for yeast infection. Many sufferers who are fed up with trying to get rid of their yeast infection through the usual topical creams and pessaries etc have turned to natural remedies like apple cider vinegar. Candidiasis (also called candidiasis) is an infection caused by the overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus called Candida…
United multinational MNU is an international corporation and a leader in the research and adaptation of alien spacecraft technology over Johannesburg. MNU’s vast field of expertise includes mining, nanotechnology, healthcare and private security forces. MNU suffered significant PR damage after a former employee who had been infected with some sort of alien virus walked out of MNU’s quarantine facility. Later,…
If you haven’t heard of colonic irrigation or colon hydrotherapy yet, chances are you’ve been hibernating for the past two years. Cleansing your colon has become the “in” thing, male or female, young or old. Previously the domain of celebrities like Princess Diana; Walk into any clinic, international hospital or spa and you are likely to come across advertisements exposing…
If you’re expecting a baby, you’ve no doubt heard that “the breast is best.” Breastfed babies are healthier. They are less likely to have diarrhea, get ear infections, develop allergies. They have better immune systems, better protection against SIDS, and are less likely to need braces, become obese, or develop certain types of childhood cancers. They are even smarter. Approximately…
Research shows that less than half of all forecasted opportunities will close. A recent survey by CSO Insights found that 23.6% of forecasted deals typically lose without a decision and another 30% lose to the competition. The good news is that there is something sales managers can do to improve these statistics by working more closely with salespeople to impact…