The stair climber is a versatile piece of gym equipment that has the ability to combine the benefits of the stair stepper and a treadmill. It’s a great option if you’re looking to introduce some cardiovascular activity to your existing strength training. Here are several benefits of using the stair climbing machine: Cardiovascular The treadmill is an excellent option to […]
What are the benefits of using the Treadclimber?
Truly 360 Fun – Xbox 360
The gaming bug in me has been awakened by the advent of Xbox 360, my wife received this console as a prize from a campaign won by her team at the office, I always used to skip buying my favorite games on my PC as the Game settings keep going up all the time, and I find it useless to […]
Top 10 Small Business Tips During a Recession
Whether you think we’re in a recession or not, the economy is on shaky ground right now. And if things continue to fall, is your business ready to weather a downturn? Here are 10 tips for dealing with a recession for your business: 1) Cut costs cautiously. As soon as the economy starts to slow down, many business owners think […]
Startups Must Choose Funding Models Wisely: Bootstrapping vs. Angels vs. VC
When a Startup decides to expand using Bootstrapping, Angels or VC, it is incorrectly assumed that this choice is only about money. Many advise founders to take the best deal and finish the process as soon as possible. However, it should be noted that the type of funding that Startups receive determines the strategic direction of the company and the […]
Tips for Effective Workplace Communication: The 1/99 Leader to Follower Ratio
Some experts tell us that for every leader there are ninety-nine followers. When communicating with staff members, it helps to know where these people fall within the 1-99 category. The two extremes may require a different way of communicating, and therefore everything else. The same tool can be used when it comes to identifying your company’s leaders. Everyone’s expectations will […]
What is Warren Buffett? "Owners Earnings"?
Warren Buffett, the mastermind of the investment world, believes that “Owners’ Earnings” is a true measure of a company’s valuation. He believes that the company’s free cash flows determine the wealth attributable to the organization’s shareholders who are actually the owners of the company. Owner’s earnings can be calculated from the following formula: Owners earnings = Net income + Depreciation […]
SWOT Unraveled – Uncovering Your SWOT Strengths and Weaknesses
The SWOT analysis technique is used to summarize your strategic analysis which includes both your internal and external analysis. This summary is classified into four categories. These four categories are Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Today, we’ll clarify the category of strengths for you, and also provide you with a list of common strengths that you may encounter in your […]
Leasing Vs Loan: Which is better?
What is better, a lease or a loan? This is a question that comes up all the time, and frankly, one is not better than the other. A lease and a loan are actually very similar in that they are both a means of financing the purchase of equipment. That being said, a loan is often perceived as a method […]
The business of running a Bed and Breakfast
Running a Bed and Breakfast (“B&B”) sounds great at 5:00 pm rush hour on the streets of Manhattan during the cold winter. The fact is that it can be real work. Let me give you an idea of what life is like for a typical B&B owner. Imagine it’s 8 pm on a Friday in the height of summer at […]
Budget and Interrelationship with CAFR
As detailed in the State of Arizona GAO’s Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), the 2007 CAFR provides required supplemental information, including budget comparison schedules for the general fund and each of the major funding funds. special revenue, plus a reconciliation of the schedules to legal requirements and GAAP. expenses for the fiscal year. In addition, a budget expense comparison program […]