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<title>Office Routine</title>
<link>http://www.bizcovering.com/Business/Office-Routine.301529</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>Many people operating an office do not even know or understand the purpose of an office. Ignorance on the part of the average office user is strongly responsible for office abuse and failure of many offices to operate with maximum efficiency and produce effective results to it's customers or the public.</p>
<p>Since an office is a room(s) used as a place of business and clerical work, it therefore should project the image of the business in a more effective, professional and audible language of excellence.</p>
<p>Anybody entering an organized and well arranged office will find it quite homely than a disorganized one. Strictly speaking, expensive furniture and office machineries does not denote an organized and efficient office, no thanks to vain glory and show of opulence.</p>
<p>The general purpose of an office can be broadly spread across two main reasons:-</p>
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<li> To enhance the efficient management, controlling, directing of communications, information and records, i.e. receiving, recording, controlling, and managing efficiently information.<br /></li>
<li> To safeguard assets and control loss</li>
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<p>In order to achieve maximum office efficiency irrespective of the type, size and location of such an office, it is paramount that every entrepreneur, businessman or persons running an office should maintain a high degree and consistent office routine.</p>
<p>Office routine has been defined as, the systematic method of carrying out office administration to ensure the efficient execution of day to day office duties. This will enhance the efficient directing and controlling of an office, in order to achieve its specific purpose in the most economical way.</p>
<p>Every office should have a systematic work-frame for achieving its set  objective efficiently, continually and progressively. Generally speaking, to enhance an efficient office operation certain rules most be employed. For example, it is extremely important that in any type of office, a good relationship MUST exist between employer and employee. This is important, if the feature of a happy, pleasant office atmosphere is to be a reality. Since an office is like a home to the public or office user, it should project the comeliness of such.  Absence of such has the tendency of making prospective clients, and other user's to easily loose confidence in the office thereby reducing the effectiveness of the office.</p>
<p>Although, certain guiding principles are responsible for the efficient running of any type of office yet not so many adhere to this principles. This has caused so many a businesses to loose patronage and clientele recommendations!</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FBusiness%2FOffice-Routine.301529"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FBusiness%2FOffice-Routine.301529" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:45:44 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Will It be Domino Day for the Banks?</title>
<link>http://www.bizcovering.com/International-Business-and-Trade/Will-It-be-Domino-Day-for-the-Banks.300179</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>After months of treading the murky depth of subprime loans, mortgage-backed securities and other unsavoury little beasties shunning the daylight of commonsense financial dealings, we all want to go forward. But we find the way forward doesn't go up to dry ground, it goes down into even murkier depths. And in there lies another ugly monster in wait which we can't yet see properly: The CDS.</p>
<p>It's the advantage of all those neat, little abbreviations that you don't have to think about what they really mean. But let's bring this one out into the open. A CDS is a credit default swap. It functions quite similar to an insurance contract, but instead of insuring you against fire or accidents, it's supposed to insure against debt defaults. Please take note of the rider.</p>
<p>If a big lender wants protection against debt default of a company, he takes out a CDS on this company's bonds. The CDS gives the lender the assurance that should the company default on its payments, compensation will be somewhere down the road. It is this &amp;lsquo;down the road' bit that is causing headaches to everybody. Nobody really knows where &amp;lsquo;down the road' is, or who is on it.</p>
<p>As CDSs have been used as objects of speculation by banks and hedge funds, there suddenly existed a market. Unlike a public exchange, it was an unofficial, very murky market buying and selling these CDSs over the counter. This means that nobody really knows where these contracts are now lying. And as it became possible for investors to get CDS protection against firms he had no lending exposure to, the market is estimated at a staggering $55 trillion.</p>
<p>Insuring against inexistent lending is as if you are taking out a live insurance against somebody else's live. If this person dies, you get the money. It is common practice in American companies to take out such life insurances against the lives of their employees. It is called Dead Pawn insurance, bringing the company money when the pawn sticks his spoon in the wall while the insurance policy is still running. This might even be after the employee has left the company. And usually an insurance company hedges this risk with another insurance company. The same process is a work in CDSs.</p>
<p>A firm that has sold CDS protection will then hedge that risk against another bank or investor, who in turn does the same. And that is the road we are looking at plastered with many, many CDSs. In the case of a default, the pertaining CDS would be triggered. Being reinsured, it would trigger another CDS. If one party in this long chain of liabilities and counter liabilities can't settle on their obligations, it's Domino Day.</p>
<p>The risk of such a domino effect is very high. Lehman Brothers' collapse alone is worth $200 billion in payouts due from CDS. And as the CDS sale is over the counter, nobody knows who is going to foot the bill, and if they will be able to pay up. If banks and insurers say that it is all no problem for them because they have hedged their exposure to CDSs with other banks or firms, then they are either overly optimistic or just lying through their teeth, because they can't know if the bad apple is at the end of the chain. And firms are imploding everywhere, from the States to Iceland and beyond.</p>
<p>So after the little bubbles in the mud, we are hitting the big one. The billions so far spent by governments can easily put on a few zeros to become trillions to get rid of this toxic waste.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FInternational-Business-and-Trade%2FWill-It-be-Domino-Day-for-the-Banks.300179"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FInternational-Business-and-Trade%2FWill-It-be-Domino-Day-for-the-Banks.300179" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:30:03 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Six Fun and Lucrative Dog Businesses You Can Start</title>
<link>http://www.bizcovering.com/Opportunities/Six-Fun-and-Lucrative-Dog-Businesses-You-Can-Start.45678</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>If you enjoy working with dogs, you're in good company. Why not turn your love of dogs into a successful and lucrative business? Many canine loving entrepreneurs are making it big with their own dog related business. The market for dog related businesses is stronger than ever with more dog owners pampering and spoiling their canines. Here are some dog related businesses to consider:</p>
 

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<h3> Dog Sitting Business</h3>
Most dogs feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings when their owners go on vacation. A pet sitter will visit your dog, feed him, play with him, and give him some tummy rubs, usually for a price that's more economical than a boarding kennel. This service is quite in demand with many pet sitters having waiting lists. 
 
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<h3> A Dog Day Care Business</h3>
This business is becoming more and more popular with dog owners who work full time and don't want their dogs to get lonely during the day. A day of fun and frolic for their canine companion while they're at work gives them peace of mind.  No more guilty feelings about long hours spent at the office. 
 
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<h3>Dog Photography Business</h3>
Are you good you a whiz with a camera? There's a healthy market for photographers who specialize in photographing pets. Many photography studios won't allow dogs on the premises and aren't set up to accommodate dogs in their studios You don't even need to open a studio for this dog business. You can provide a mobile dog photography service and photograph dogs in their natural surroundings.</li><li>
<h3> Professional Dog Walking Service</h3>
This type of dog business would be in great demand in a large city where people have less time and resources for exercising their dogs. Many hard working dog owners will gladly pay you to walk their beloved canines on a regular basis. Plus, this business has the added benefit of keeping you in shape.</li><li> 
<h3>Dog Bakery and Treat Shop</h3>
Dog owners are looking for an alternative source for natural dog foods and treats. Why not start a business baking healthy, all natural dog cookies, cakes, pies, and other canine delicacies? Although you can open a full bakery, this is also a business you can run from home and sell your natural dog treats to local pet supply stores, health food stores, kennels, veterinarian offices, and online. If you choose to have a full dog bakery, sponsoring dog parties at your bakery is a great way to get extra income and publicity.</li><li>


<h3>Dog Poop Scoop Business</h3>



It may not be glamorous, but it's a needed service. Many people don't have the time to clean up canine waste material from the backyards. With almost no supplies or overhead other than advertising, you can develop a client list that will keep you busy and well fed. Advertising costs will be minimal as word of your service will spread by word of mouth. Don't underestimate the profit potential of this business.
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<p> Hopefully, you can see the many possibilities available for starting a dog related business. Why not investigate some of them further and start your own lucrative dog business? 
 </p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FOpportunities%2FSix-Fun-and-Lucrative-Dog-Businesses-You-Can-Start.45678"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FOpportunities%2FSix-Fun-and-Lucrative-Dog-Businesses-You-Can-Start.45678" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:18:48 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Make Money by Starting a Dog Daycare Business</title>
<link>http://www.bizcovering.com/Small-Business/Make-Money-by-Starting-a-Dog-Daycare-Business.42536</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>A dog day care center is the ultimate business for the entrepreneur who loves animals. Business is booming in the pet care industry with Americans spending 34 billion dollars per year on their pets. Almost half of all households in this country own more than one pet. Americans love to coddle their pets which is where your dog day care business can fulfill a need.</p><p>Most people work during the day, giving them less time to spend with their faithful canine friends. A dog can become lonely if left home alone all day and may ultimately exhibit destructive behavior due to separation anxiety. It's a welcome relief to pet owners to have the option of taking their dog to dog day care center for a day of fun and frolic.</p><p>As an owner of a dog day care center, you would provide a large play area where dogs can play, interact, and socialize on neutral territory. What kind of services can you offer? In addition to playtime, you can offer such services as dog training, grooming, boarding, swimming, dog photography, dog birthday parties, and dog spa services such as massage. You would probably want to avoid these additional add ons initially in order to keep your start up costs down. You can always add more service on an ongoing basis. </p><p>How much space do you need to start a dog day care center? A large warehouse space is perfect, particularly if it opens onto a large outdoor area that can be fenced in for outdoor doggy activities. If you're interested in offering a pool for swimming, you need to make sure you have the room to build it. It would be ideal to have an area in the front which you could convert into a store where you sell doggy treats, premium dog foods, dog toys, bones, and other impulse purchases. These make phenomenal add on sales. Most people can't resist getting their dog a treat to take home. Other equipment you might need for the dog play area are some tunnels and other items for climbing on and jumping through to keep the dogs stimulated. </p><p>It's important you make your facility as safe as possible by ensuring the dogs have no route to escape. Make sure fences are high and secure and all doors are kept shut at all times. Dogs should be required to be spayed and neutered and up to date on all vaccinations in order to participate in dog day care. Your staff would need to be well trained in how to introduce a new dog to the group and how to judge whether a dog is a good candidate for dog day care. You don't need an aggressive dog causing problems for the other dogs. You would also need a well thought out system for dealing with the occasional dog fight that might break out. Careful employee screening and a training program should be provided for all employees You may also consider limiting the number of dogs you take in on a daily basis in order to make sure each dog gets adequate care and attention.</p><p>The dog day care business is one with great potential, particularly if you add on services such as grooming and boarding. Could this fun, animal oriented business be for you? Why not give it some thought?</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FSmall-Business%2FMake-Money-by-Starting-a-Dog-Daycare-Business.42536"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FSmall-Business%2FMake-Money-by-Starting-a-Dog-Daycare-Business.42536" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:14:01 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>A Short Term Trading Strategy</title>
<link>http://www.bizcovering.com/Investing/A-Short-Term-Trading-Strategy.27128</link>
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<![CDATA[<h3>Short Term Trading</h3>
<p>Out of the three types of short term trading swing trading is proven to be the best. The other are day trading and position trading. When the market becomes volatile the swing trading is very beneficial. </p>

<p>We see that the market price doesn’t move steadily. Sometimes it moves up and down by larger amounts in shorter periods of time. Day trading is meant to maximize profit by exploiting this short time volatility. But as we see that day trading is very risky if the market price doesn’t go up by the end of the day. Then how to exploit these short term volatility in the market?</p>

<h3>Strategy</h3>
<p>We need to employ a better strategy to exploit this volatility. Most of the investors are driven by greed and fear. That’s why we see lot of fluctuations leading to large divergence in open/high/low/close price of a share. If we pick those stocks, the high/low difference of which is very high and is consistent everyday, then my strategy works best. By picking large high/low difference you can do swing trading even for a short period of time like 2-4 days without the risk associated with day trading. We have capture the lows when buying and highs when selling. It comes with a bit of research on the stocks and little experience in trading.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FInvesting%2FA-Short-Term-Trading-Strategy.27128"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizcovering.com%2FInvesting%2FA-Short-Term-Trading-Strategy.27128" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:20:52 PST</pubDate></item>
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