Monday, June 16, 2008

How In 4 Steps You Can Overcome Your Ignorance Of Economics To Prepare For The Group Discussion

By Priyanka T Arvind like many engineers had received Group Discussion and Personal Interview calls for IIM- Ahemdabad, IIM- Bangalore, IIM- Calcutta, XLRI, and many other MBA institutions. He knew he had to start reading the economic dailies to prepare for the Group Discussion. Given his lack of knowledge of the economy he used 4 steps to improve his chances of success. 1) Information: Arvind would pick up one major financial daily and scan through the headlines and editorials. He would pick 5 topics a day and choose 3 major keywords from each topic. Suppose the topic chosen was Indias Nuclear Policy from there he would choose 3 words (i) Power (ii) Environment (iii) National Security 2) Organized messages: Based on each of these 3 keywords he would then write down what he intended to say as a viewpoint in 2 simple phrases. He would then refine each message so that they became coherent and well connected statements 3) Non verbal skills: Arvind realized that for such a topic there would not be enough time to state all his viewpoints. He practiced in front of a mirror and experimented with his hands to create visual images of his keywords phrases for the GD panel to understand better. For example to state the difference in power production between India and China instead of merely stating the data - he would substantiate the data by creating visual images of bars one smaller than the other to describe the difference in power production. 4) Benefit: Arvind ensured that all his viewpoints ended with a final solution. He would always finish by stating the economic benefit of such a decision to be taken and why he thought it would create benefit for the nation and economy Using the above 4 steps, Arvind managed to create a list of topics for which he could speak using pure economic terminology. With good two weeks practice Arvind managed to thoroughly impress the Group Discussion panel and snag the seat from his choice of B- Schools. For obtaining the exact viewpoints and strategies used by Arvind, and FREE TIPS on preparing for a Group Discussion/Personal Interview USING ECONOMIC CONCEPTS AND USEFUL GROUP DISCUSSION STRATEGIES based on economic solutions. Visit http://www.mbainterview.in Priyanka is a MBA from IIM- Bangalore and works as a communication specialist. Her website http://www.mbainterview.in provides useful tips for MBA aspirants to succeed in the MBA Group Discussion and Personal Interview Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Priyanka_T http://EzineArticles.com/?How-In-4-Steps-You-Can-Overcome-Your-Ignorance-Of-Economics-To-Prepare-For-The-Group-Discussion-&id=390950 apply for payday advance loan canada online payday loans budget finance pay day loans personal loan for people with bad credit
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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Holiday Depression

By Michele Graham During the holiday season, it seems that even with all of the lights and gifts and fanilies reuniting, depression rears it’s ugly head at this time Some people are depressed because they have less financial resources than others. Others are depressed because of relationships that have been distanced by misunderstandings. Lack of time to get all challenges faced in a timely manner is another cause of depression. Clinical depression is a disease and can be treated with medications from your physicians. Holiday depression, on the other hand should be addressed in a different manner. If you are depressed because you don’t have money for gifts, be creative. You can make hand - written gift certificates for house cleaning, trips to the store, cooking a meal for a couple of months, or even baby sitting. These cost you no more than your time and will be appreciated as well. If you bake, there is not anyone who would not love a confection from your kitchen. If you are depressed because you are alone, or maybe your family is far away, then busy yourself helping others with volunteer work at the Salvation Army or another organization that is set up to help others. Or make yourself available to the children’s ward at your local hospital to read to the children there. Or you could go to any of the nursinghomes in your area and just visit the one’s who have no one to visit them. Doing for others takes the focus of our own problems or issues away. Look around. Instead of allowing yourself to be depressed, think of what you can do to help another have a happy holiday. It is the best medicine ever! Michele Graham-CEO and owner of Professional Healthcare Management has 41 years in the healthcare industry. She writes about business issues in all businesses and the healthcare field as well. http://www.phmnetwork.com http://www.healthcarenewsonline.com http://phmnetwork.blogspot.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michele_Graham http://EzineArticles.com/?Holiday-Depression&id=389609 payday loan company george forman payday how to apply for an sba loan cash loans newport me
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Sunday, June 8, 2008

How to Avoid a Little-Known “Hidden Cost” in Your Business That Can Be Costing You a Small Fortune

By Garrett Todd Many businesses put their callers on hold while transferring them, retrieving information, or when waiting for someone else to assist them. But not all businesses have a custom on hold message for the callers to listen to while they wait…but they should. Here’s why: ~ 88% of callers surveyed report that they like to hear music AND messages while they wait. ~ 60% of callers left on hold in silence hang up ~ 30% of these callers never call back ~ Radio or Music CDs are not legal to use for on hold (reported: BBB, Oct. 2002) So why not use this great opportunity (putting callers on hold) to further educate this “captive audience” while they wait? This article will help you find out what on hold messaging is, and how it can be used to reduce hang-ups and increase sales in your business. What is Custom On Hold Messaging? Custom On Hold Messaging is a complete audio production of a script, music, and studio voicing orchestrated together to help impress callers and reduce hang ups. The production is played back instantly when the HOLD button is pressed on your phone system. It’s called a production because it has a start and a finish (like a movie production), with custom messaging and music. You choose what music that will be set to the background, you choose if a man or woman records your message, and you choose the precise message that they record. On hold messaging is used as entertainment to educate the on hold caller and keep them pacified while they wait. Most businesses like to talk about their products and services, where they are located and hours of operation, their slogan, their website address, and other relevant data. Users report that it makes their business look larger and more professional, hang ups are reduced, and that sales go up do to more educated callers. All these benefit the organization. How is the On Hold Production Played? The production is played from a player of some sort that is connected directly to the phone system and is activated automatically when the HOLD button on your phone system is pressed. The player can be a boom box that has a CD player, an El Cheapo CD player from an electronics store, or a professional on hold player which can be CD load or USB load which uses small but high quality mp3 files. You will need to address a few technical issues with your player and the phone system. Specifically, does your phone system have a music on hold jack on it? (This is just a little hole on the phone system where the player plugs into.) If you have a radio or music CD playing currently, then this is usually a good sign that you are all set to go. If you have silence on hold, then you may have to locate the music on hold jack on the phone system. ( HINT : A good on hold company will walk you thru this step-by-step. They may even offer to call your phone installer to reduce work on your part.) In summary, to use custom on hold messaging in your business you only need three components: 1) The Custom On Hold Production 2) The Player 3) The Music On Hold Jack How Much Does it Cost? This is a very important topic because there are TWO ways in which you need to look at the cost structure of businesses that provide Custom on Hold Messaging. The first is a “contract” model: This where the company signs you up for a term contract in which you are locked in for a certain amount of time. Most are 2, 3, even 5 year contracts. Further, you are obligated to pay a monthly fee for the term of the contract. Month after month, even if you do not use the service, you still pay. This can be compared to cell phone companies that “lock” you into their contracts for several years at a time. It guarantees them long term cash flow, but it doesn’t provide much benefit to the end user. The second is a buy out model. This simply means you only pay once, there are no monthly fees, no contracts, and no hidden charges. Most small and medium sized businesses choose this option because of its “no strings attached” approach. The buy out model can be compared to going to the store and buying a can of soup from a shelf and then going home and simply eating it. When you need more, you go buy more, but do not pay again until you update. Why more businesses choose the buyout model? 1) The cost of on hold is a very small investment and does not require long term contracts or monthly charges. 2) The author of this article has worked with hundreds of on hold customers all over the country and their feedback is that they do not prefer the contract model. Why? My guess is because we all agree there is no reason to be in a binding contract for something that doesn’t cost very much. As far as price goes, you might be happy to learn that you can get a fully custom on hold production for under $400, with nothing more to buy. In summary, custom on hold messaging is a great way to: ~ Increase caller retention ~ Reduce hang-ups ~ Impress callers ~ Educate your callers If you’d like to learn more… Check out the new and fr.ee 16-minute audio report that covers, in more detail, everything you need to know to make the best decision for your organization when getting custom on hold messaging. You can get it for a limited time by visiting: www.impresscallers.com/online Garrett Todd Impress Callers ——————————- WHY CUSTOM ON HOLD MESSAGING? ——————————- “Because impressing callers and reducing hang-ups increases profitability.” Garrett Todd is the owner of “Impress Callers” and publishes music on hold information to help businesses make educated decisions when placing callers on hold. 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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Online Resources for Coping With the Discovery of Infidelity

By Tad Stevens Few events are more painful than dealing with the discovery of a cheating spouse. At the end of the day, the emotional bond we share with another individual is the most important thing we have. And unfortunately, infidelity can destroy all of the benefits of being close to someone else. Infidelity destroys trust, love, comfort and security. The shock of catching a cheating spouse can be devastating. Everything which was once safe and familiar is suddenly fraught with uncertainty. Infidelity is such a painful experience because the person who is supposed to provide unconditional, emotional support turns out to be the person who has hurt you the most. Moreover, there is often stigma attached to being the victim of infidelity. People who have been cheated on typically feel shame, even though they have done nothing wrong. When infidelity strikes, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. And while there is a lot of useful information on the web designed to help people deal with the problem of infidelity, this information can be difficult to find, especially in a time of crisis. There are literally millions of websites dealing with the subject of cheating and infidelity. Unfortunately, some of the websites which are the easiest to find also tend to be the least useful. With this in mind, I have tried to compile a handful of sites all designed to help people cope with the discovery of infidelity. Top Five Resources for Dealing with Infidelity: Ladies Home Journal - Infidelity and Cheating Resources Truth About Deception - Free Advice and Information on Infidelity and Cheating Dear Peggy - Resource for Helping Couples Move Beyond the Pain of Infidelity BBC Online - Useful Information for Understanding Why Infidelity Occurs Judith Barnett - Practical Advice on Saving a Relationship Through Forgiveness I write about close relationships, focusing on the problem of lying and cheating. For more information about dealing with the discovery of infidelity and cheating please visit Cheating and Infidelity Help. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tad_Stevens http://EzineArticles.com/?Online-Resources-for-Coping-With-the-Discovery-of-Infidelity&id=370017 payday loans nampa idaho car dealrship in atlanta georgia with no credit check installment payday loan christmas guaranteed no fax payday loan
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