Do Looks Matter In Order To Seduce A Woman?

Do any of you really reckon that it is necessary for a man to be absolutely gorgeous and gorgeous for a woman in order to be able to seduce her and make her like you? Is your exterior look and … Continue reading →

Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, found unresponsive in tub

The daughter of late singer and entertainer Whitney Houston was found unresponsive in a bathtub and taken to an Atlanta-area hospital.

Mobile Will Disrupt Your Industry: 3 Ways to Protect Your Business

How important is mobile for marketing your business in 2015? If you’ve read any of my past posts, you should know the answer is “extremely important.” According to the Economist, when asked if they’d give up mobile internet for a week, EU consumers said they’d rather skip fast food, newspapers, chocolate, alcohol, and books. Even […]

Shark Tank: Phone Soap Cleans Up With Lori Greiner’s $300k Investment

Dan Barnes and Wes LaPorte have a company called Phone Soap. They say your cellphone has more germs than a public toilet, and one in six has fecal matter on it. They say it’s large enough for any phone to fit inside, and because it’s a universal charger, it works for all phones, too. They’ve […]

Father, son bag charging 700-pound boar in North Carolina

It's the most pork south of Washington D.C.

Facebook Place Tips: check-in benefits without checking in

Facebook just released a new feature for mobile called Place Tips that has a very familiar ring to it. You stop for lunch at a popular restaurant near your work and suddenly a notification pops on the top of your Facebook mobile news feed. Tap and you get information about the very restaurant you’re sitting […]

Launching a Website: Hosted CMS, HTML or Framework?

Determining the Best Way to Redesign Your Website You’ve scoured the internet for the best solutions and terms like HTML, hosting and CMS keep popping up. So now you’re asking, “What is a CMS? Is it better than a framework? How much HTML do I need to know to make a website? What is hosting […]

Website Speed and Sales: Is there a Considerable Correlation?

From websites to cars, faster is typically better. However, there are a few basic reasons faster is more than desirable; it’s actually vital to your website’s success. According to KISSmetrics, because an unpleasant experience with your website is likely to be amplified by one user’s complaints to friends, family, coworkers, etc., not only are you […]

GoDaddy pulls Super Bowl puppy ad after outrage from animal rescue groups

Mess with puppies at your own peril during Super Bowl week, GoDaddy.com learned. 

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Want Another Baby ASAP

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are already parents to their daughter North, but they are making no bones about wanting another child. Reportedly, they have been hard at work trying to get pregnant for almost a year now, but have had no luck. Doctors have also reportedly told the high profile couple that they were […]

Does Couple Counseling Really Work?

It is not simple for couples to mingle with each other always. But you can make it possible through couple counseling services. Today, there are many counseling centers where sessions are organized for newly married couples so that they learn … Continue reading →

How to Screw Up in Content Marketing

Content marketing is all the rage these days, with new buzz words being created left and right. “Outbound” marketers are out, “inbound” marketers are in, and our friends at Hubspot—the evangelicals of this new trend—completed a very successful IPO in 2014. It’s generally a good thing, moving from interrupting people with in-your-face direct marketing, to […]

Logo flaunting is out; unbundling is in and other consumer insights

Today’s informative marketing post is brought to you by a misread. That’s right. I found this extremely interesting report because I misread the headline on the press release; Mindshare North America Releases Annual Culture Vulture Trends Report. No joke, I thought it was a report about the growing vulture population in the US. Vultures – […]

Sam Smith Is Paying Tom Petty Royalties For ‘Stay With Me’

Sam Smith’s song ‘Stay With Me’ has been downloaded more than 4 million times and rocker Tom Petty is reaping some of the singer’s financial rewards. Almost immediately after ‘Stay With Me’ debuted, fans of Tom Petty began showing off the striking similarities between Smith’s song and the hit ‘I Won’t Back Down.” In a […]

Northeast braces for 'potentially historic' snowstorm

 The Northeast is bracing for a crippling snowstorm that the National Weather Service called “potentially historic” and could dump 2 to 3 feet of snow from northern New Jersey to Connecticut.

We’re Separated And My Spouse Acts Like He Doesn’t Want Me At All – Could This Could Change?

“My husband pursued a separation because he said he didn’t want to be married any more. This is what he said to make it sound more palatable. But what he really meant was that he didn’t want to be married … Continue reading →

Full House Cast Reunites For Show Creator Jeff Franklin’s Birthday

The Full House cast reunited on Jan. 24 to celebrate the birthday of show creator Jeff Franklin. Several of the cast members uploaded pics on their Instagram. Based on the photos it looked like all the major cast members were present minus Dave Coulier, who played Uncle Joey, and the Olsen twins, who shared the […]

Taylor Swift posts sexy bikini snaps and shows off her belly button

Taylor Swift does have a belly button and yes it’s adorable. The “Shake It Off” singer showed off her bikini body while vacationing with the band Haim in Hawaii in a series of snaps on Instagram.

Marketing Trends – Featuring Customers

Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly blog series, Marketing Trends. Each week, we will identify a key trend in the world of marketing. We’ll discuss the trend, why it’s important, and suggest ways that you can take advantage of this trend in your company. Last week’s trend was Negative Calls to Action. Today’s […]

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'Repeal every word': Potential GOP 2016 rivals hammer ObamaCare, IRS at Iowa summit

Conservative heavyweights joined with up-and-comers in hammering President Obama Saturday over everything from the health care law to his immigration policies as they played to a sold-out Iowa crowd in what amounted to the opening bell of the Republican presidential campaign.

Obama condemns Islamic States' purported killing of Japanese hostage in new video

President Obama on Saturday condemned the apparent killing of a Japanese citizen by the Islamic State.

Weekend Favs January Twenty Four

Weekend Favs January Twenty Four written by John Jantsch read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing

My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but encourage you check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from Flickr or oneContinue Reading

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Alaska can't change name of tallest US mountain, thanks to Ohio

Ohio is one of the flattest states in the US, but due to a quirky rule held by the federal board in charge of geographic names, the state effectively has control over the name of the country's highest mountain and is blocking efforts to change the name of the Alaskan peak that holds that honor.

Integrated Planning and Social Media Appear To Be The Keys to Unlocking Employee Engagement

Employees are powerful industry influencers and brand ambassadors for their company. They have the power to shape perceptions with prospective and current customers. They have a dramatic effect on recruitment and retention. They also have the power to keep secrets or leak information critical to a business. All of which affect the health of a […]

6 Key Tactics Agencies Use to Help Local Businesses Rank Higher in Google

6 Key Tactics Agencies Use to Help Local Businesses Rank Higher in Google written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing

It’s guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing, and today’s guest post is from Dan Olson – Enjoy! Small businesses today, more than ever, rely on agencies to help with organic search and local results to drive business in their local markets. The challenge for most is ranking in the top spots to be noticedContinue Reading

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Conan O’Brien Visits Taco Bell Headquarters (Video)

This week Conan O’Brien does something nice for Chris Hayes, the head of IT on Conan’s team. Conan tells everyone that Chris is a great guy but has one weird tendency. He is OBSESSED with Taco Bell. So as a surprise for Chris, Conan takes him to the Taco Bell headquarters in Irvine, California. They […]

Car pulled from Florida canal linked to 1978 missing persons case

Law enforcement officials say that a car pulled from a South Florida canal late Thursday is linked to a 1978 missing persons case. 

Facebook collects Super Bowl mentions to beef up targeted ad campaigns

Can’t plunk down $4.5 million for a 30-second Super Bowl TV ad? Perhaps, I could interest you in a less expensive Facebook Super Bowl ad, instead. Social media and Super Bowl go together like Budweiser and Doritos. In the lead up to the big game, there are millions of mentions on Facebook. People talk about […]

Obama And Netanyahu Will Not Meet During Washington Visit

President Obama will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his Washington visit in March. The White House said on Thursday the timing of the visit was too close to Israeli’s elections. “As a matter of long-standing practice and principle, we do not see heads of state or candidates in close proximity to […]

5 Best Ways to Get Your Wife Back

When you met your wife it was a romantic relationship. You fell in like and knew she was the girl of your dreams and question her to marry you. After the honeymoon wore off, the romance diminished. You had to … Continue reading →

The Biggest Thing Jake from State Farm Taught Me: Phone Calls Drive Revenue

Every now and then there’s a commercial that captures the public’s attention and inserts itself into mainstream thought and humor. If the company who created that commercial is (very) lucky, it becomes “household:” a theme, image, or concept that everyone understands and relates to. It’s more than going viral, as viral videos or memes on […]

5 Steps to Emotional Intimacy

Connecting with your spouse on the emotional level is key to having a lasting marriage. Many times we connect physically and recreationally, but not emotionally. This article helps you know how to connect emotionally. Read More »

Is SEO a Myth?

There is an old man in Woking, Surrey, who carefully places a bowl of custard outside his front door every night before he goes to bed. For years, people were curious about this until a couple of school children knocked on his door and asked “why do you put a bowl of custard outside your […]

Legendary A-10 'Warthog' sends ISIS fleeing even as it faces Pentagon cuts

Its roaring engine, ferocious nose paint and 30-mm cannon send ISIS fighters scattering like cockroaches on the Iraqi desert plains, but the legendary A-10 “Warthog” fighter plane may be fighting for its own life on the desert plains of Iraq.

It’s back to basics for local marketers [Infographic]

If you do it everyday, digital marketing is routine, but for many small business owners it’s just too overwhelming to even think about. That’s a shame, because a few simple steps can make a big difference in the life or death of a small business. Brandmuscle, the local marketing software company, put together an infographic […]

Cardiac surgeon shot at Brigham and Women's Hospital dies

A prominent cardiac surgeon at a leading Boston hospital died late Tuesday from injuries sustained when he was shot by a patient who later turned the gun on himself.

6 Powerful Facebook Marketing Secrets That May Surprise You

Despite of the fact that Facebook is the most versatile social networking platform for promoting your business among your target audience, it is not easy to master the Facebook “Ad” engine. While Facebook offers immense opportunities for targeting your audience, it is still full of secrets that even an experienced marketing professional will be surprised. […]

Obama pushes tax plan, wields veto pen in defiant State of the Union address

A defiant President Obama staked out a populist agenda Tuesday night for his final two years in office built on what he called “middle-class economics,” while using his sixth State of the Union address to deliver a slew of veto threats challenging the new, Republican-led Congress.

Wedding Dress Preservation

A wedding dress can be a huge investment. But once the honeymoon ends what will you do with your dress? Read more for quality advice on how to clean,preserve and store your wedding gown. Read More »

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer blasts Michael Moore’s sniper comments

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer criticized Michael Moore for Twitter comments he made Sunday.

Meet Your Customer Experience Goals: A Four-Step Guide

Every blank page in our shiny new calendars promises untapped opportunity, achievement, results, CX awesomeness. We have 12 months to kick butt with our customer-centric goals. To become NPS Olympians. To gear up, plan our journey, and climb to the summit. Sure, we CX professionals are a hopeful bunch. But, as they say, hope is […]

9 Marketing Un-Predictions for 2015

By now we have all read a handful of posts on marketing predictions for the New Year. While some predictions reflect trends and areas where marketers definitely need to look into, some are potentially more distracting than useful. The marketing job never ends: there is always something else we could be doing to grow the […]

Most Important Marketing Specialties in 2015

Two weeks ago we posted about the advantages of being a marketing generalist or specialist. But what specialties are we talking about? That question was asked of me. And now I want to answer it. In my opinion, these are the five most important specialties any marketer could have in 2015: Web Design/Development – marketers […]

Ready To Do It All Over Again

He was a man in midlife who had successfully raised a family, but his wife had passed away and the kids had went on. He had been single for many years, but fondly recalled his married life before, and was … Continue reading →

Yemeni President’s Top Aide Abducted By Houthi Rebels

Ahmed bin Mubarak, top aide to Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, was abducted on Saturday morning in downtown Sanaa by Houthi rebels. The Houthi movement began in 1992 under the name “Believing Youth” and launched summer camps and school clubs in order to “promote a Zaidi reival.” The group began to clash with Yemeni government officials […]

Walking Dead Spin-Off’s Tone To Be Different, Says Robert Kirkman

The dead keep on coming. AMC’s Walking Dead is a huge success that is now seeing a spin-off into new territory that the comic for which it is based upon has not dived into. Filming is slated to begin shortly on The Walking Dead companion series. Recently, series creator and executive producer Robert Kirkman spoke […]

Saudi Arabia To Review Case Of Blogger Sentanced To 1,000 Lashes

The case of Raif Badawi recently caused an International outcry when the Saudi Arabian blogger was sentenced to 1,000 public lashes, 10 years in prison, and a fine of one million Saudi Arabian riyals for “insulting Islam.” The vehicle of his perceived insult? The ‘Liberal Saudi Network,’ an online forum which was meant to encourage open discussion and […]

When You’re Not Ready for Another Relationship

Sometimes when you know you want to be in another relationship again, you need to fully heal emotionally so that you are able to fully be available. There are so many distractions that can keep you from really focusing on … Continue reading →

Friday Round-Up: Twitter video ads, top trends and more

Hello Friday followers, it’s time for another round-up of stories that caught my eye but didn’t make it into a post. I’m going to begin with some potentially annoying news from my favorite social media network, Twitter. AdWeek says Twitter is getting ready to launch an unusual version of autoplay for Twitter video ads. Like […]

Live-In Vs. Live-Out Vs. Marriage – An Analysis

The post analyzes the pros and cons of live-in, live-out and marriage relationships. The post also tries to trace the origin of these concepts. Read More »

Kentucky authorities search for 18-year-old, 13-year-old girlfriend suspected of theft spree

Authorities in Kentucky are looking for an 18-year-old and his 13-year-old girlfriend, who are suspected of carrying out a string of burglaries and car thefts across the Southeast. 

It’s the Way You See it That Counts

What do you see in the above image? As marketers and entrepreneurs, we face unspeakable evil every day. But as the ones at the end of the line that have to deal with things that come crashing down, you eat glass and smile. Others see disaster, yet you have to view opportunities instead of problems without […]

Papa John's Pizza stands by employee who shot armed robber in self defense

Papa John's Pizza is standing by a pizza delivery woman who opened fire Sunday on an armed robber in an act of self defense. 

Arizona cop's body cam captures fatal encounter with suspect

Newly released video captured by an Arizona police officer’s body camera captures the chilling moment when a deranged suspect drew a gun to fire the bullet that killed him last month.

28-pound rainbow trout caught in northern Idaho would have been record-breaker

A 28-pound rainbow trout was caught in a northern Idaho river last week—which would have been the largest in state history-- but it had to be released due to state laws protecting the threatened species. 

If I Use Reverse Psychology On My Boyfriend, Will He Want To Marry Me?

“I truly believe that I am meant to be married to the man I am currently seeing. I firmly believe that we are meant to have a family together and to grow ancient together. The problem is that he just … Continue reading →

Florida teen to be honored for helping to save life of booking police officer

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is honoring a juvenile offender who helped to save the life of the officer who was booking him into jail.

5 Loyalty Lessons From The Biggest Customer Experience Headlines In 2014

What was the biggest customer service debacle of the year? And what retail brand won their customers’ hearts by eliminating one of their most profitable product lines? Businesses looking to strengthen customer loyalty initiatives this year should take a look at 2014’s successes and failures in customer experience. From social-media meltdowns to brilliant, risky marketing […]

A Data-Driven Approach To Improving Facebook Organic Reach

If you’re like many Page owners on Facebook, you’ve probably noticed that your organic reach has decreased over the last year or so. (If you haven’t, consider yourself one of the lucky few!) Just in case you missed it, the folks at Facebook hinted last June that they started reducing the organic reach of Page […]

The Key To A Happy Marriage – Make Her Feel Appreciated Like the Queen Of The Universe

Do you want to know the key to a pleased marriage? This answer will vary greatly depending on who you question, but I have 3 simple tips that will guarantee your marriage thrives for years to come. This article was … Continue reading →

House votes to overturn Obama immigration actions

House Republicans voted Wednesday to overturn President Obama's controversial immigration actions from last November -- and reached all the way back to unravel a 2012 directive affecting illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children -- as they moved toward a final vote.

I Am Not Sure If He Really Loves Me Because He Didn’t Propose

“I spent months waiting for Christmas Eve because I was cooking for my boyfriend’s family. We had discussed rings. I felt like his mother knew that a proposal was coming. Every time we spent any time together, she was all … Continue reading →

The Penguin Method tips on dating, tips for dating men, tips on relationships

Hi this is Samantha from The Penguin Method and in this handy little guide, my Friend Penelope the Penguin and I are going to teach you how to make a man feel instantly infatuated with you - simple by using some simple (but strangely effective) conversation techniques, and using your "Feminine charms" in some clever ways...

Learn the information in this guide the next time you're chatting with a man, and you can install feelings of attraction, desire and even lust into his subconscious mind...(Don't be surprised if he starts missing you and obsessing about you whenever you're not around!)

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5 Reasons to Hire a Marketing Consultant Even Though You Don’t Want To

5 Reasons to Hire a Marketing Consultant Even Though You Don’t Want To written by John Jantsch read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing

I’m a marketing consultant, so the title of this post may not appear too shocking, but let me start off with why not to hire a consultant. Consultants aren’t magicians. Don’t go looking for someone to fix your marketing if your product doesn’t make sense. Don’t expect a consultant to swoop in and get youContinue Reading

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White House Admits It Should Have Sent Someone ‘With A Higher Profile’ To Paris Rally

The White House admitted on Wednesday that it should have sent someone “with a higher profile” to the the rally in Paris. On Sunday, dozens of world leaders marched in Paris, with arms interlocked, to demonstrate solidarity for freedom of the press and to show respect for those who were killed by Islamic militants last […]

Pew Research says more people are using more social media platforms

Look out, Facebook! In 2014, four other social media networks saw significant increases in their user numbers while your numbers remained pretty much the same. Sounds bad for Facebook, doesn’t it. Just goes to show you how stats can be bent to prove almost any point. To understand the whole picture, just check out this […]

3 Reasons Why You Need Content Scoring Now

How do you know that the content you are creating is hitting the mark every time? We’re sure that you are proud of everything you put out but if it isn’t resonating with your audience, maybe it isn’t performing as well as it could. It probably has less to do with your thoughts, theme or […]

Golden Globes: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler skewer Bill Cosby, Hollywood

The Golden Globes have been on fire in recent years, with 2014's version drawing 20.9 million viewers, the most since 2004. 

Deciphering Obama's chemistry with Congress -- or lack of it

When the president sits down with eight top legislators -- four from each party -- at the White House on Tuesday, there's little expectation it will usher in a new era of comity and cooperation.

Texas Hospital Standoff Ends In Suspect’s Surrender

A police standoff at Tomball Regional Medical Center, a Texas hospital, ended without incident on Saturday when a man who had barricaded himself in a hospital room surrendered to authorities. The incident took place in the hospital’s ICU unit, where the man was said to have become incredibly distraught over the medical condition of his […]

Man barricaded in room at Texas hospital where son is patient

Police responding to an incident at a Texas hospital say they do not consider it a hostage situation.

Step by Step App Building Tips

Step by Step Below are steps to help you get started, once you’ve made the decision to develop a useful and functional app for your users. They’re just guidelines and suggestions, but could be helpful tools in the app building process. 1. Find a Problem to Solve Think Vanilla Ice. You need to focus on […]

Cold War In Marriage – How Do Couples Cope With It?

Now let’s try to define cold war in marriage. It is an opposition or rivalry between couples that are not openly expressed. Some will not talk to each other for a very long time but are still staying together in … Continue reading →

Reid might lose eyesight after exercise injury but touts workout routine as proof he's fit to govern

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid says he could lose sight in one eye as a result of an exercise accident but is optimistic about a full recovery including running for re-election in 2016.

Predictive Intelligence Still Requires Sales Engagement

Predictive intelligence and analytics hold tremendous opportunities for B2B organizations; giving Marketers more powerful tools to help focus their efforts around filling the revenue funnel. It’s critical that Marketing and Sales are fully aligned when deploying a predictive solution, especially when that solution incorporates time-sensitive data. Success starts with the advanced groundwork and agreement on […]

Mitten Donations Pour In For Koalas With Paw Burns

A series of brush fires in Australia’s Victoria and South Wales have recently resulted in painful paw burns for some of the area’s cuddliest inhabitants. Though fortunately many Koalas have been able to escape the fires that have been wreaking havoc on their habitats, many of the slow-moving little guys have been suffering paw burns […]

Al Qaeda turncoat who helped US nail Al-Awlaki warns of more sleeper cells

A former Danish motorcycle gangster who joined Al Qaeda, only to become a double agent who claims to have helped the U.S. hunt down one of the terrorist organization's top leaders, said this week's attacks in Paris prove that sleeper cells are positioned around the west, ready to carry out fresh attacks.

White House reportedly investigating possible photo of Malia Obama

The White House is reportedly probing how a photo potentially featuring President Obama’s daughter Malia surfaced on the Instagram page of a rap group.

Google gives up search percent to Yahoo! Keep calm and search on

Google Search Share Drops After Firefox Switch! Yahoo U.S. Search Share Surges On Mozilla Move! Yahoo takes a big bite out of Google’s search share, catching up to Bing! Cats and dogs living together. . . mass hysteria! Stop. Take a breath. It’s not the end of the internet as we know it, it’s just […]

Road Warrior Animal Calls WWE Offiicals ‘Idiots In Charge’ Over Ascension Promo

Reports were circulating that former WWE star Lance Storm took offense to The Ascension’s promo on Raw this week. Storm believed that it was disrespectful to reference the late Hawk during The Ascension’s segment. Now, Hawk’s tag team partner, Road Warrior Animal, posted the following on his Facebook page in response to the promo and […]

French police identify gunmen in attack on Paris magazine that killed 12

French police have identified the three Islamist gunmen who mounted Wednesday's terrorist attack at a Paris satirical magazine's office and said one had been convicted of terrorism charges in 2008.

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Arab Officials Condemn Charlie Hebdo Shooting, Support France

Arab officials have condemned the terrorist attack at Charlie Hebdo magazine headquarters in Paris, and have voiced their support for France and the people of the country. The shooting at Charlie Hebdo headquarters happened late in the morning Paris time, and left 12 employees of the satirical magazine dead and another 10 injured. The attack […]

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Bill Gates Drinks Water That Was Human Feces Minutes Earlier [Watch]

Yes, you read that right. Bill Gates took a glass of water that was human feces just five minutes earlier, and he drunk it like it was a bottle of fresh fiji. This is a project the Gates Foundation has been working on for a while. 2.5 billion people on this planet lack access to […]

Various Types of Love Spell

Like spells are very effective ways of attracting someone you like. There are many kinds like spells that are powerful and efficient in bring the desired result. Read More »

Social media: the good, the bad and the helpful

What do you think about social media? Is it a good thing? A bad thing? A helpful thing or necessary evil? According to a recent Harris Poll, more people have received a “tangible benefit” thanks to social media networking this year than they did in 2010. (The last time they conducted this survey.) 50% said […]

Do I Need an Accountant?

If you are self-employed, or run a small business, you may be wondering whether it’s necessary to hire an accountant. In many cases, it’s possible to do your own books, rather than passing the buck onto a professional. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of giving your bookkeeper the boot, and what […]

Beyond Happily Ever After

A “excellent” relationship is not excellent enough. Explore strategies to take your relationship from merely “excellent” into “radical” and ensure your relationship continues to evolve beyond happily ever after. Read More »

Scarlett Johansson Signs On For ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Movie

Scarlett Johansson is returning to action films once again, signing on to star in an adaptation of the popular Japanese anime Ghost In The Shell. The Avengers star has agreed to appear in the DreamWorks adaptation. Ghost In The Shell follows a member of a covert ops unit of a Japanese Safety Commission whose specialty […]

Halle Berry’s Husband Olivier Martinez Involved In Alleged Battery At LAX

Halle Berry’s husband Olivier Martinez was involved in an alleged battery at LAX International Airport pending an investigation into the matter. Reportedly, Martinez has been named as a suspect in the battery investigation after things were said to have gotten out of control at the airport. Halle Berry, her husband and her daughter Nahla Aubry […]

Investigators: 7-year-old who survived crash could help determine cause

Federal investigators were working Sunday to try to determine the cause of a plane crash in western Kentucky that killed four people but left a 7-year-old survivor who freed herself from the wreckage and trekked nearly a mile to find help.

Gaston Triumphs Over Challenger In Disney World Push-Up Contest

Somewhere in a magical land far, far away known as Orlando, the bro who plays Gaston in Disney World’s Belle’s Village is humming a happy tune. It goes a little something like this. “Noooo one’s… slick as Gaston, no one’s quick as Gaston, no one’s neck’s as incredibly thick as Gaston’s…” Indeed today was one […]

Buckingham Palace issues second denial of underage sex claims against Prince Andrew

Buckingham Palace officials have again denied claims made by a woman who alleged that she was forced to have sex while underage with Prince Andrew, Duke of York. 

5 Beginner Steps for Implementing Lead Scoring

Lead scoring is a tool used to help marketing communicate to sales which MQLs are most likely hot, and which leads can be given a bit more time. It is extremely useful when done correctly. Marketing automation tools like HubSpot help marketers integrate this system with their CRM, offering custom lead scoring capabilities so that you […]

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It is a known fact that only about 50% of small businesses continue to exist after about three years from being formed. There are many reasons for this occurrence but the foremost explanation is business failure. Business failure does not happen only to small start-ups but also to big businesses that have been set up for quite some time and have experienced a moderate measure of success. It’s true that insolvency happens to all business but smaller businesses stand a greater risk of failure. This is due to the fact that small businesses lack the financial back up that big businesses have. Additionally, most small businesses find it hard to source finance from banking institutions due to the lack or non-availability of security to be offered. Insolve

 Many businesses fail because of the lack of financial control. Managers who know next to nothing about accounting procedures and practices fail to notice that cash flow problems are beginning to set in. A manager who does not possess accounting skill needs a competent bookkeeper to do the job. It is important to know the current cash flow of the business since it is one of the causes of business failure. For new start ups, the business cash flow problem is something that needs prime attention.

A cash flow problem arises when the money generated from sales is not enough to cover the production cost. Some companies however, do not generate income for a period of time. An example of this is a Christmas decor company. Almost 80% of the sales will be generated during the last two months of the year-November to December. As the company will need to pay the staff, to pay for taxes as well as production cost, sufficient operating capital is needed. This gives rise to another cause of business insolvency- lack of funds. The lack of start-up capital is a problem most small businesses encounter. During the start of the business, owners will be forced to take any source of finance; even one with very high interest rates. High interest rates make liabilities higher than the assets. Loans with high interest rates and unrealistic repayment schedules are grabbed by the business owner without realizing that this can cause his business to fail. Credit card is one of the most common sources of finance.

Although entrepreneurs think that credit cards as heaven sent, they should be aware that credit card interest rate can be as high as 20% annually. This will eat up most of the revenues without making a significant dent on the principal amount borrowed. Business insolvency is not caused by problems in your business alone. It may be caused by a domino effect from factors outside the business such as customers, suppliers and other competing business and even by government restrictions.

Business failure starts when trading is no longer possible without meeting new problems; when debts are not paid as they become due and when financing operation cost is no longer feasible. It is important to face the fact that the business is encountering financial troubles so that early on the entrepreneur will have a choice whether to continue running the business or to enlist the help of business management professionals.

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Can Love Quotes Spice Up Your Love Life?

Like is one of the strongest emotions that bind one human being to another. When people fall in like, the happiness of being so close to someone reflects on their faces. Even the toughest of hearts are known to be … Continue reading →

Science Proves Drunk Birds Slur Their Chirps

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland have made an interesting discovery after boozing up a couple of birds. In a recent experiment, a group of finches where happy to demonstrate their slurred songs of joy after enjoying a few drinks. The curious researchers gave a control group of zebra finches ordinary apple […]

19-year-old girl wakes up during brain surgery, asks doctors ‘How’s it going?’

A teenage girl in Poland woke up during brain surgery and asked her doctors how the operation was going, The Daily Mirror reported.

Using LinkedIn to Gain Clients and Strategic Partners

It’s time to talk about using LinkedIn to gain clients and strategic partners.  I have written two previous articles on setting up a professional LinkedIn profile and effectively utilizing Groups on LinkedIn.  Now that your profile looks professional with a fairly current picture with all relevant items completed and you have joined a few select […]

Rare tiger kills, eats her own cubs at zoo

Everything had been going so well, staff at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo claim.

New 2015 laws tackle wages and weed, pet tattoos and tiger selfies

Soon, more Americans will be able to legally light a joint. Workers across the country will see a higher minimum wage. And states will crack down on everything from pet tattoos to cramped hen cages to selfies with tigers.