Holiday Times Are For Helping Those Less Fortunate, Think
Every year I watch as advertisers begin to promote their products for the Holiday Period. For retail this is their busiest time and sales usually make or break a company's year. I'm not here to play scrooge, I would however like people to think a little about what the holidays are really about. Perhaps it's me getting a year older and wiser, but as I look around at the world it really makes me understand that our time on this earth isn't a long one and that we should make the most of our time. T...Read the rest of this post »
July 4, 2009
Posted in: Business
Why good houses don't sell?
When a house doesn't sell as quickly as expected, it's easy (for the owner anyway) to lay the blame on a soft real estate market, or a lousy selling season. After all, neither of those things are the seller’s faults, nor under the seller's control. The fact is, though, that 90% of the time when a house doesn't sell quickly, it's due to problems that are within the control of the home's owner. And that's good news. It means that they're fixable - and once they're fixed, the house should sell qu...Read the rest of this post »
July 2, 2009
Posted in: Finance
Flying from Edinburgh airport- how to prevent lost luggage and what to do if it happens to you
Imagine arriving on holiday to find that your luggage has been lost, delayed or even stolen! It's every Edinburgh passenger's nightmare, and the grief and inconvenience caused by mishandled luggage can spoil your whole holiday. Figures published by the Association of European Airlines, based on 23 members' data, showed that system-wide, in the second quarter of 2007 (April - June) 16 bags per 1,000 handled were delayed or lost - this is an average figure, one airline reported 28 per 1,000! Worl...Read the rest of this post »
July 1, 2009
Posted in: Travel
A guide to Gatwick Airport's hand luggage restrictionsA guide to Gatwick Airport's hand luggage restrictions
Strict hand luggage and liquid restrictions were imposed at Gatwick, and all UK airports, last summer. These restrictions have been in place for more than a year now, and yet, in excess of five tons of liquids and gels are confiscated at the UK airports every day due to ignorance of the restrictions. Ignorance of the restrictions can be extremely expensive - a few weeks' ago one UK airport reported confiscating a £750 vintage bottle of champagne packed in a passenger's hand luggage. Whilst not ...Read the rest of this post »
June 30, 2009
Posted in: Travel
Holiday Depression - Five Easy Tips for Beating the Post-Holiday
People have different experiences during the Holiday Season. For many it is a time of joy, peace, good will and optimistic hope for the New Year. For others it is a time of self-evaluation, to reflect on the past, or to review accomplishments and failures. Regardless of the approach to the Holidays, for many people, this time of year results in feelings of loneliness, detachment, and sometimes depression. There are many different causes and contributors of these feelings and severe cases may ev...Read the rest of this post »
June 29, 2009
Posted in: Business
Cheap Flights From UK To Spain: From The Airport To A Cooking Pot
The senses come alive in Spain - acutely and accurately. For anyone wanting to sample the sensual flavors of authentic Spanish cooking, Spain is guaranteed to be a paradise of sorts. Picture these: fresh seafood, the most tender and delectable meat, rich spices, and newly picked fruits. Then, add to all that sunshine kissing your face, a cool wind blowing strands of hair off your face, and the lulling sound of waves telling you you're right where you belong. Who could say no to having such a bea...Read the rest of this post »
June 28, 2009
Posted in: Food and Beverage
Some advantages of owning your own small hotel or guesthouse
b>Some advantages of owning your own small hotel or guesthouse by Carolyn Muller So many people think that buying a small hotel would be a nice place to retire to. Any hotel owner will probably be struck dumb, momentarily at least, when hearing this statement. Well, it will either give them a new lease of life or bump them off very quickly! Let's not be negative - there are lots of advantages. Here are a few: Escape the Rat Race! No more standing in a crowded train/underground/bus on your way t...Read the rest of this post »
June 23, 2009
Posted in: Business
Buying Houses For Sale By Owner
Houses for sale by owner, also known as "FSBOs," are a unique case in real estate investment. Buying from an uninformed seller who thought he knew enough to handle everything by himself can be frustrating. It can also be very profitable if you are prepared. Why do people try to sell a house on their own? Only one primary reason comes to mind: To save the sales commission. Of course they usually underestimate the cost and complexity of going it alone. They end up frustrated and tired of the proce...Read the rest of this post »
June 21, 2009
Posted in: Finance
Buy houses at discount prices
Buying a house is the best way you can create immediate equity. Gaining equity through buying a house is something which is very easy to do, as long as you follow these guidelines. If you are seeking to buy a house under discount value you must have the right mindset: "The deal of a decade comes along about once a week" - Dolf De Roos, Real estate investor. Houses being sold below market value are out there, its just a matter of knowing where to look and the buying strategies you use. So where ...Read the rest of this post »
June 20, 2009
Posted in: Finance
Affluent Men Spend Twice As Much on Holiday Gifts for Their
Men reported spending much more in 2004 than women on December holiday (Christmas and Hanukah) gifts in a recent survey of the wealthiest 10% of U.S. households. The differences in 2005 gift expenditures will be about the same or a little greater, as men plan to reduce their spending less than women in 2005. Men reported spending an average of $1,212 on holiday gifts for their spouse, more than double the average $568 spent by women on their spouse. Spending by men (and women) for holiday gifts...Read the rest of this post »
June 18, 2009
Posted in: Business