Examining the Desirability of Opening a Business

Monday, July 31, 2006

How to Access Blocked Websites � Digital Inspiration

How to Access Blocked Websites - Digital Inspiration: Blocking access to undesirable Web sites through the use of Internet protocol filters has been a common government tactic since commercial Internet access first became available here in 1995. China and Saudi Arabia are believed to extend greater censorship over the net than any other country in the world under the pretext of information control.

Most of the blacklisted sites in Saudi Arabia are either sexually explicit or about religion, women, health, drugs and pop culture. They even block access to websites about bathing suits. So if you want to buy something to swim in, they seem to treat that as if it were pornographic in Saudi Arabia.

In China, webites containing sexually explicit content were among those blocked, but they also included sites on sensitive topics such as Tibet, Taiwan, and dissident activity. China also blocks access to Google News, Typepad and Blogger hosted blogs.

But what if an innocent website is accidentally blocked by your ISP or your government. There are always legitimate reasons to visit these blocked websites. We have listed a few methods to help you access blocked websites in school, college, office or at home.

Approach 1: There are websites Anonymizer who fetch the blocked site/ page from their servers and display it to you. As far as the service provider is concerned you are viewing a page from Anonymizer and not the blocked site.

Approach 2: To access the blocked Web site. type the IP number instead of the URL in the address bar. But if the ISP software maps the IP address to the web server (reverse DNS lookup), the website will remain blocked.

| How to Access Blocked Websites � Digital Inspiration | 0 comments

How to Access Blocked Websites � Digital Inspiration

How to Access Blocked Websites - Digital Inspiration: Blocking access to undesirable Web sites through the use of Internet protocol filters has been a common government tactic since commercial Internet access first became available here in 1995. China and Saudi Arabia are believed to extend greater censorship over the net than any other country in the world under the pretext of information control.

Most of the blacklisted sites in Saudi Arabia are either sexually explicit or about religion, women, health, drugs and pop culture. They even block access to websites about bathing suits. So if you want to buy something to swim in, they seem to treat that as if it were pornographic in Saudi Arabia.

In China, webites containing sexually explicit content were among those blocked, but they also included sites on sensitive topics such as Tibet, Taiwan, and dissident activity. China also blocks access to Google News, Typepad and Blogger hosted blogs.

But what if an innocent website is accidentally blocked by your ISP or your government. There are always legitimate reasons to visit these blocked websites. We have listed a few methods to help you access blocked websites in school, college, office or at home.

Approach 1: There are websites Anonymizer who fetch the blocked site/ page from their servers and display it to you. As far as the service provider is concerned you are viewing a page from Anonymizer and not the blocked site.

Approach 2: To access the blocked Web site. type the IP number instead of the URL in the address bar. But if the ISP software maps the IP address to the web server (reverse DNS lookup), the website will remain blocked.

| How to Access Blocked Websites � Digital Inspiration | 0 comments

Friday, July 28, 2006

Importance of color in brand identity

As consumers, we put color together with product recognition more than we realize. For instance, no one needs to read the type on a See's Candy box to know where it was purchased. From the time our mothers first took us into this chocolate heaven, our minds registered the See's gold foil logo and white box.

Color is used to evoke emotion, express personality and stimulate brand association. At the same time, it also unifies an identity while others may be used functionally to clarify brand architecture. Remember the introduction of the yellow brand as the generic, less expensive choice from the name brand?


Designers use color to formulate special and unique brand identity strategies. Normally, a primary brand color is assigned to the brand symbol (logo) such as blue, while a second color (often black) is given to the logotype, tagline or business descriptor.

So how does color affect the small business? Doesn't this concern big business more?

Absolutely not. Every business establishing or updating a logo or color system will be affected by color.

Begin by challenging yourself or your designer to fully come to terms with the following:

- What is the difference between a one-, two- and four-color printing press and how will each affect my design decision?

- Will my logo or color choices be compatible with silk screening?

- Will it perform effectively with outdoor signs or vehicle graphics?

- Is it compatible with various levels of digital electronics and/or video mediums or require specialized treatments?

- Will it perform as desired with landscape signage, directional instruction aids, or promotional ad incentives?

- Is it compatible with packaging, exhibits, Web site, stationery and a number of other brand identity vehicles?

Your answers to the above questions will have considerable effect on the success of your brand identity program. Item 1, in and of itself, has caused many business owners to blow some serious cash.

For instance, four-color presses require specialized operator skills, adding cost to the project. Three-color logos are more expensive than four. Logos with gradated screens make lousy fax transmittals, and the list goes on.

The issues affecting your brand identity are not to be taken lightly. Do so and you face considerable financial risk and lost opportunity. Take time to learn as much as you can about this subject before spending your hard-earned cash on a bad system.

To ensure you are on the right path, make sure you have decided on a color system that is flexible enough to allow for a range of dynamic applications.

Ensure it differentiates you from your competitor and works well with potential future business extension lines. And finally, know that it will reproduce properly in print or electronic transmissions.

| Importance of color in brand identity | 0 comments

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Vacation Abroad

It takes a lot of work to prepare for a vacation abroad. There are so many little things to do: You need to stop the mail, cancel the paper and arrange for your bills to be paid. Here are some other things you should add to your pre-trip checklist:

Basics
Photocopy the first few pages of your passport and make a list of all the credit and debit cards in your wallet along with the toll-free customer service numbers. Keep this information in a separate place, such as the in-room safe at your hotel. This will make your life a lot easier if your passport or wallet is lost or stolen.

Let your bank and credit card companies know you’re headed to another country. Otherwise, their security programs could flag your transactions as potentially fraudulent and shut down your cards. What a nightmare!

| Vacation Abroad | 0 comments

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Call Center Services

The Next Wave: Multilingual Call Centers
Call centers catering to the English speaking audience have been around for a while. While the market for English Call centers is growing, the next wave of multilingual call center outsourcing is arriving from key non-English-speaking markets like Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Netherlands and Italy.

The need for multilingual call centers
With the expansion of the European Union with countries like Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia joining the IT revolution and many like Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey anticipated to join by 2007, there is a growing demand for pan-European call centers which will operate not just in English but in many languages notably German, French as well as Spanish, Scandinavian and East European languages. In the US too, with more people speaking different languages especially Spanish, there is a demand for bilingual and multilingual call centers to cater to this segment of the population.

The Next Wave


According to Gartner, while the overall BPO market is expected to grow to $173 billion by 2007, a bulk of this growth will come from Western Europe rather than North America. The European BPO market alone is expected to grow to $65 billion in 2005.

A recent report in the Financial Express stated that a number of German and French companies are seeking
multilingual call center outsourcing, for both voice and non-voice based services. The report estimates that the French and German market could potentially grow to between 5% and 7% of the English speaking market.

Outsourcing multilingual call centers to India
Indian companies have begun to recognize.

| Call Center Services | 0 comments

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Fitness Clubs

Market characteristics of Fitness Clubs

Fitness clubs can be divided into a number of principal types:
1. Prestigious fitness clubs at high-class hotels or in large city centres. Subscriptions for six months or one year can be purchased at these clubs, and the target audience is men and women.
2. Fitness clubs on the outskirts of large cities or in other city centres. At this type of club subscriptions for three months, six months or one year can be purchased.
3. Fitness clubs on the outskirts of cities and in residential neighbourhoods – the subscription period is one month, three months or six months.
4. Fitness clubs in residential neighbourhoods – the subscription period is one month or three months.

Customers
Twenty one percent of the adult population works out at a fitness club at least once a week. The subscription rate increases with income, from 3% of subscribers among those with a lower than average income to 28% among those with a higher than average income. Young people aged 18 – 24 make up a large portion of subscribers. Registration at fitness clubs drops with age.

One of the salient characteristics in the sector is the high percentage of subscribers who drop out (55% - 60% a year). Fifteen to twenty percent of all subscribers do not utilise their subscriptions throughout the year. Sixty percent come two to three times a week and 20% - 25% come between four times a week to daily. For this reason most clubs require registration for one year in advance and do not refund subscription fees for those who leave. The percentage of those who leave constitutes a pivotal parameter in determining the number of subscriptions that the club can sell, with the goal of maximising profits without causing overcrowding and crowdedness that will cause subscribers to leave.

Factors affecting success
Location (studies that examined the subject reveal that most people attend a fitness club near their place of employment or home), equipment, space and aesthetics, skilled and professional staff, price, activities offered at the club.

Entry barriers in the sector
A high initial investment – opening a fitness club involves a major investment – the price of the equipment alone ranges from NIS 450,000 – NIS 2,025,000.
Subscriber recruitment
High wages – a teacher at a studio earns NIS 100 – NIS 120 per hour, a personal trainer costs NIS 120 – NIS 180 per hour.


Turnover
The turnover is determined by two components:
1. Turnover from stations (machines) – most of the club’s income stems from the sales of periodic subscriptions. Subscription periods range from one month to one year. Purchasing a subscription grants the subscriber the right to use all the club’s equipment without limitation, apart from services provided for a special fee, such as: classes, cafeteria etc. The range of services at the fitness club constitutes around 10% of the overall turnover for small clubs and around 20% - 30% for large clubs.
2. The principal additional services provided at fitness clubs:
Classes – the instructor’s fee is generally based on the number of participants in the class and constitutes around 30% - 50% of the turnover stemming from the class.
Auxiliary para-medical services – primarily massages or auxiliary medical treatments. The therapist receives between 30% and 50% of the fee paid by the customer.
Cafeteria
Sales of auxiliary equipment

Future courses of development
Auxiliary services for fitness clubs – most clubs offer a range of classes in addition to the activity of the gym, from popular classes such as yoga, spinning and aerobics to unique classes such as Thai boxing, salsa and belly dancing.
Improving aesthetics at fitness clubs – in recent years aesthetics has become a significant factor in selecting a fitness club. The placement of TVs at the clubs has also become significant. The effect of the entry of the Holmes Place chain on the fitness club sector – the success of its penetration in Israel has raised the bar in the entire sector, as well as the investment required for setting up an operating fitness club.

Licenses and regulations for opening fitness clubs
A licence to run a fitness club, under the Business Licensing Law, will be granted after the following conditions have been fulfilled:
1. The location has been found suitable for opening a fitness club. The licence stipulates terms obligating the fitness club to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Sports Law.
2. The licence stipulates terms obligating the fitness club to uphold the provisions of the Fitness Clubs (Licensing and Supervision) Law, 5754 – 1994.
3. The presence of an instructor – at all times when the club is operating an instructor will be present for teaching the operation and use of the machines.
4. Medical fitness – a fitness club will engage a permanent instructor only after the latter has presented a medical certificate confirming his medical fitness for working out in a gym.

Insurance
Employer’s liability insurance, third party insurance, professional liability insurance for the instructors, indoor insurance – for the equipment and machines against theft and fire.
In addition to the aforesaid, consulting with an insurance agent regarding required insurance is advisable.

| Fitness Clubs | 0 comments

Clothing Shops

Sub-division of the sector of Clothing Shops

The sector contains shops specialising in specific market segments: men’s clothing, women’s clothing, children’s clothing and clothing for young people. This distribution can also be subdivided, according to the level of the business and the clothing:
Prestigious shops and fashion houses – the items sold in the shops are more expensive and are generally imported directly and are in the latest fashion and/or uniquely produced items by well-known designers who are in demand, imported to Israel by franchise holders in limited quantities.
Boutiques – specialise in the specific and focused target audience – young women, middle-aged women etc.
Fashionable shops – intended mainly for young people and based on sales of leading and well-known brands
Clothing shops – with a large selection of medium-quality and moderately well designed clothes, for a number of population groups
Bazaars – where one can find goods of varying quality, at especially low prices and from sources that are not always identified
Chain stores

Market characteristics

A high level of seasonality – there is a renewal according to the seasons of the year. The sector is more active in the autumn and spring, when stocks are replenished in preparation for winter and summer. In order to cope with the seasonality problem, end of season sales are held, with most items being offered at a significant discount.
Frequent changes in fashions – outerwear and underwear are strongly affected by frequent changes in fashions.
A high level of customer involvement in selecting products – the consumer devotes a considerable amount of time to seeking information related to the product (manufacturer’s name, price, quality and so forth) before purchasing.

Customers

The target market includes the entire population of the country, segmented by the following criteria:
Age and gender – the difference in clothing sizes and design between women’s clothing and men’s clothing, different age and taste
Use – work clothes, everyday clothes, sports clothes, evening clothes and so forth
Income – the higher the level of income, the greater the tendency to purchase more expensive and prestigious clothes.

Competition

Competition in the sector is very severe. Mainly after the administrative restrictions were removed and the customs duties and taxes on clothing from most countries around the world were reduced. There is a tendency to concentrate in commercial areas for clothing and footwear and it is important to maintain the uniqueness of the collection.
Additional competition exists on the part of the large marketing chains. In the domain of sports clothes there is also competition on the part of shops engaging in sports equipment and accessories.


Suppliers

They can be divided into four main groups:
1. Local clothing manufacturers who manufacture in accordance with their tastes and designs, and often manufacture knockoffs.
2. Local manufacturers who manufacture under a brand name
3. Designers – produce single items or limited series of items for prestigious shops
4. Importers who import prestigious brands or less expensive products of mediocre quality.

Marketing methods

1. Discount campaigns and end of season sales. During sales it is possible to advertise in the local or national press.
2. Shops selling brands or chain stores sometimes benefit from the manufacturer’s advertising in other channels, such as television, ads in cinemas or on the radio.

Factors affecting success

Location, the design of the shop, the uniqueness of the clothing at the shop, stock levels and reputation.

Turnover and profitability in the sector

Following are the average annual turnover percentage per employee:

Women’s clothing Men’s clothing
Prestigious shops 50% - 55% Prestigious shops 46% - 60%
Designer clothing shops 38% - 41% Fashion houses in big cities 38% - 45%
Clothing shops 35% - 38% Fashion houses in remote cities 38% - 43%
Boutiques 39% - 43% Clothing shops 38% - 44%

Customary payment terms

Customers: sales are usually in cash or by credit card. Discounts may be given on cash purchases in order to save paying the commission to the credit card companies.
Suppliers: payment in cash – a 5% - 10% discount for payment in cash is customary in the sector. Credit – the customary credit in the sector stands at 90 – 120 days. Turnover discounts – offering the shop owner an incentive in the form of bonuses or a refund on products.

Licences and certification

No special licences for running the business are required. If the shop engages in direct importation on its own, an import licence from the Ministry of Industry and Trade is required.

Insurance

Insurance for the business against fire, theft and so forth, third party insurance, building and content insurance and inventory insurance.
In addition to the aforesaid, consulting with an insurance agent regarding required insurance is advisable.

| Clothing Shops | 0 comments

Friday, July 14, 2006

Home Internet Business

We are independent home business owners who have partnered together in mutual respect for the purpose of mentoring others and developing home business leaders. We have teamed up with a reputable partner company with a solid track record of success. Your best source for detailed information on our team is our national conference call. Just Request More Information and one of our representatives will contact you by phone within 24-48 hours so that you may participate in a FREE, detailed, LIVE overview of our business. Thankfully, this informational call is designed to help you better learn about us without any hype or exaggerated claims just the facts.


Build Wealth while Building a Stable Family

If you are a working woman - where does it say you have to leave the home to make a viable income? Women all over the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries are now building wealth, building stable families and healthy homes. Make the move from "stay at home mom" to "working woman" without jeopardizing one second of quality time with your children.

| Home Internet Business | 0 comments

unique business opportunities

better business bureau 4569 5903
business cards 4036 5214
robots business class airfares 3083 3983
business class paris 2898 3744
robots business clas specials 2864 3700
robots cheap business class airfares 2815 3637
business 2749 3552
robots business class travel 2720 3514
robots cheapest business class 2592 3349
home business 2591 3348
home based business 2521 3257
robots cheap business class airfare 2421 3128
robots cheap business class flight 2352 3039
Mercury Business Availability Center 2168 2801
business opportunity 1870 2416
business opportunities from home 1649 2130
home work business opportunities 1617 2089
home based business opportunity 1604 2072
cheapest business class 1412 1824
home business opportunity 1408 1819
profitable home based businesses 1381 1784
online marketing business opportunity 1282 1656
business class travel 1278 1651
home based business income opportunities 1263 1632
business class airfares 1216 1571
business to start from home 1189 1536
Better Business Bureau 1150 1486
top home base business 1147 1482
Payroll processor business development 1144 1478
legitimate home based businesses 1132 1463
cheap business class flight 1127 1456
cheap business class airfares 1120 1447
start work at home business 1105 1428
business for sale 1100 1421
work from home business success 1056 1364
home based internet businesses 1040 1344
business plan 1033 1335
free business cards 1027 1327
cheap business class ticket 977 1262
cheap business class airfare 976 1261
high income business opportunities 966 1248
best rated home based business 955 1234
work from home business 949 1226
business clas specials 949 1226
successful home businesses 945 1221
home base business ideas 943 1218
successful at home businesses 938 1212
business opportunities 937 1211
make money business opportunities 918 1186
internet home business 896 1158
home business online opportunity 890 1150
online internet business opportunity 865 1118
online business 827 1068
best home based business 816 1054
entrepreneur home business 815 1053
online turnkey business opportunity 798 1031
base business home online opportunity 787 1017
northern michigan business oppurtunities 761 983
internet business 738 953
most successful home based business 736 951
Business & Money 732 946
home based business opportunities 730 943
small business 729 942
work at home business opportunity 714 922
work home business opportunity 711 919
Business 711 919
Payroll business development 708 915
Payroll online newsletters business development 707 913
latest home based business ideas 700 904
home based internet marketing business 699 903
work at home business 699 903
internet home based business
682 881
ideas home based business 653 844
home based businesses 650 840
business class 645 833
payroll online newsletters business development 643 831
best home based business opportunities 639 826
profitable home based business 637 823
business plans 626 809
small business grants 624 806
womens home based business 623 805
favicon cheapest business class 614 793
work at home business internet 608 786
business card 608 786
home business career 607 784
work home business internet online 606 783
best small business opportunities 594 767
internet based home business 593 766
easy home based business 591 764
small business loans 590 762
cheap air flights business class travel 589 761
business earn money online opportunity 583 753
home computer business opportunities 578 747
home based business ideas 567 733
online turnkey business website 556 718
home based business idea 555 717
unique home based business opportunity 547 707
internet business opportunity 543 702
business class air ticket 540 698
work at home businesses 527 681
business at home jobs 525 678
make money home based business 524 677
home money making business opportunity 514 664
online home business opportunity 514 664
business card printing 510 659
best home base business opportunity 510 659
home business ideas 509 658
home business income opportunity 503 650
businesses for sale 500 646
best home based businesses 491 634
marketing an online business 489 632
home business opportunity online 486 628
cheap air flights cheap business class flight 485 627
home base business 483 624
business ethics 480 620
work from home businesses 478 618
Boat Business Dealerships for Sale 471 609
best home business opportunity 468 605
small business administration 461 596
online business opportunity 460 594
business forms 458 592
online business ideas 454 587
first class cheap business class airfares 450 581
small business opportunity 449 580
business letters 449 580
small business opportunities ideas 445 575
best home businesses 441 570
starting home business 441 570
home businesses 431 557
turnkey business opportunities 429 554
legitimate home based business add link 428 553
home business idea 424 548
money business opportunities 418 540
income opportunity home based business 416 537
small business online assistance 416 537
starting a business 413 534
business process management 412 532
business class flights 410 530
home internet business 408 527
online business internet marketing computer 408 527
work at home business solution 408 527
home business opportunities 406 525
moneymaking at home business 405 523
Business Signs 405 523
alternative lifestyle business opportunities 404 522
residual income business opportunity 400 517
first class cheapest business class 399 516
first class business class airfares 398 514
online homebased business opportunity 397 513
business opportunities work from home 397 513
best rated home based businesses 395 510
business loans 395 510
family business 393 508
stay at home business 393 508
homebased business opportunities 393 508
online business directories 392 506
best home based business opportunity 391 505
network marketing business opportunities 390 504
first class business class travel 389 503
business ideas for home 388 501
business week 386 499
business ideas 383 495
free home business ideas 378 488
first class business clas specials 375 484
first class cheap business class flight 374 483
top home based business 368 475
business letter format 368 475
business directory 366 473
in home businesses 362 468
home business network marketing 360 465
business insurance 360 465
internet business income opportunity 358 463
internet home business opportunity 356 460
incorporate business 355 459
cheap air flights cheap business class airfares 353 456
starting a home business 351 453
business management 346 447
top home business opportunity 344 444
cheap air flights business clas specials 344 444
home based business opportunity seeker 342 442
cheap air flights cheapest business class 342 442
work at home online business 342 442
air france airline schedule business class flights 339 438
best rated home businesses 339 438
cheap air flights business class airfares 337 435
building a home internet business 336 434
herbalife business opportunity 336 434
home money business making opportunity 335 433
latest home based business opportunity 334 432
Topline Business Solutions 333 430
business valuation 330 426
business letter 329 425
business investment opportunities 328 424
business checks 328 424
home based business opportunites 327 422
work from home business opportunity 327 422
small business information 326 421
elaboration of business plans success fee 326 421
business process management tools 326 421
start your own business 321 415
make money online business 320 413
online home business 317 410
small business marketing 315 407
home computer business opportunity 314 406
business credit card 312 403
small business opportunities 312 403
incorporating small business 309 399
business web hosting 307 397
business news 306 395
business incorporation service 306 395
incorporate a business in california 304 393
business signs 301 389
better business 298 385
Better Business Bureau Bright execs 298 385
online business systems complaints 297 384
event planner business 296 382
Business Cards 295 381
harvard business review 295 381
start a business from home 292 377
cheap air flights cheap business class airfare 291 376
opportunities online business 290 375
business grants 290 375
business software 288 372
income make money business opportunities 288 372
online home based business 286 370
start internet business 285 368
best internet home business opportunity 277 358
start home based business 276 357
small business loan 276 357
small business ideas 275 355
home based affiliate business 273 353
investors business daily 271 350
starting home based businesses 270 349
home based sales business 269 348
business broker 268 346
home business internet income 266 344
first class cheap business class airfare 266 344
business income opportunity 266 344
best home business 266 344
Business Intelligence 265 342
best online home business 264 341
home based business for moms 264 341
small business association 263 340
home based business for women 263 340
top home based businesses 261 337
profitable home businesses 261 337
home inspection business opportunity 260 336
how to start a business 257 332
starting a small business 257 332
business card design 256 331
business class airline travel business class travel 256 331
business postcards 255 329
business names 254 328
Free Sample Business Plans 254 328
small home based business opportunity 254 328
monkey business 253 327
Business Yellow Pages 248 320
small business web hosting 248 320
home based businesses online 247 319
first and business class travel business class travel 247 319
low cost home based businesses 247 319
work at home business idea 246 318
international business 245 317
business security signal voip wireless 245 317
business process improvement 243 314
business marketing 241 311
base business home join 241 311
business development 241 311
legitimate home based business 240 310
taking care of business 240 310
home based business oppurtunity 239 309
business marketing online web 236 305
home internet businesses 235 304
network marketing internet business 234 302
start an internet business 234 302
cheap business class travel business class travel 233 301
most successful home based businesses 232 300
internet home based business idea 232 300
Business cards 232 300
business class travel business class travel 231 298
business card printing service 231 298
legitimate home business ideas 230 297
work from home business opportunities 230 297
home base business opportunities 229 296
sample business plans 229 296
business travel 228 295
Business Opportunities 228 295
business intelligence 228 295
united airline tickets flights business class 228 295
business to business technology 227 293
christian home based business 227 293
best new online business opportunity 227 293
online business opportunities 226 292
Free Business Cards 226 292
china air japan airlines business class www com 225 291
business opportunity online home page 225 291
business process management system 225 291
strictly business inc 224 289
business phone system 224 289
unique business opportunities 224 289

| unique business opportunities | 0 comments

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Cell phones

Contact your wireless company to see if your cell phone will work where you are headed. If so, you’ll need to activate international roaming or international long distance. You should also find out what a call will cost from your destination.

Rudy Maxa ,who hosts National Public Radio’s “Savvy Traveler” feature offers some other money-saving alternatives. You can buy or rent an international phone before you go. If your phone has a removable smart chip card known as a SIM, you can buy a replacement. A California company called cellularabroad.com will sell you a card that works in 100 countries, including all of Europe, for $79. It comes pre-loaded with 30-minutes of calling time, and all of your incoming calls are free.

If you’re taking your own phone, make sure that it’s pre-programmed with important emergency numbers back home and that you have a charger that will work where you’re headed.

| Cell phones | 0 comments

Thursday, July 06, 2006

work at home ideas home based business ideas

home base business ideas 943 1218
latest home based business ideas 700 904
home based business ideas 567 733
home business ideas 509 658
online business ideas 454 587
business ideas for home 388 501
business ideas 383 495
free home business ideas 378 488
small business ideas 275 355
legitimate home business ideas 230 297
opportunities business ideas 152 196
internet business ideas 114 147
Business Ideas 113 146
at home business ideas 110 142
start home business ideas 101 130
Small Business Ideas 99 128
Home Business Ideas 84 109
small home business ideas 80 103
new business ideas 72 93
cheap home business ideas 59 76
home based service business ideas 53 68
best business ideas 49 63
start your own business ideas 47 61
opportunities internet business ideas 40 52
Business ideas 40 52
best small business ideas 38 49
homebased business ideas 37 48
home business ideas for moms 34 44
internet home based business ideas 33 43
latest home business ideas 32 41
Home business ideas 29 37
web business ideas 29 37
Moms business ideas 28 36
business ideas entrepreneur 28 36
becoming rich business ideas 28 36
Startup Business Ideas 27 35
manufacturing home based business ideas 26 34
business ideas for kids 25 32
start up business ideas 25 32
Home Based Business Ideas 22 28
At Home Business Ideas 22 28
part time home business ideas 22 28
List of Small Business Ideas 21 27
Free Home Business Ideas 20 26
list of small business ideas 20 26
BUSINESS IDEAS 19 25
A To Z Of Home Based Business Ideas 18 23
paintball business ideas 18 23
mom home business ideas 18 23
Home Base Business Ideas 18 23
New Business Ideas 17 22
new small business ideas 17 22
animal business ideas 17 22
Good Business Ideas 16 21
retail business ideas 16 21
business ideas canada 16 21
small business ideas for 15 19
list of the most creative business ideas 15 19
your own business ideas 15 19
successful business ideas 15 19
money making business ideas 15 19
top business ideas 15 19
part time business ideas 15 19
business ideas for women 14 18
low cost business ideas 14 18
based business ideas 14 18
small business ideas in 14 18
business ideas for 14 18
business ideas grants 14 18
top ten business ideas 14 18
Home Based Business Ideas For Moms 13 17
great business ideas 12 16
Small Home Business Ideas 12 16
internet home business ideas 12 16
Home Party Business Ideas 11 14
List Of Small Business Ideas 11 14
easy to start home business ideas 11 14
Home Based Business Ideas And Free Work At Home Jobs 11 14
a to z of home based business ideas 11 14
hot home based business ideas 10 13
100 Homebase Business Ideas 10 13
Legitimate Home Business Ideas 10 13
Kids Business Ideas. 10 13
thousands of home based business ideas 9 12
simple easy business ideas 9 12
Money Making Business Ideas 9 12
a list of home based business ideas 9 12
Top 10 worst Business Ideas 9 12
Top Ten Business Ideas 9 12
Profitable Business Ideas 9 12
home-based business ideas 9 12
2006 business ideas 9 12
resources business ideas home based businesses 8 10
best home business ideas 8 10
Catering Business Ideas 8 10
publishing and advertising business ideas 8 10
Internet Business Ideas 8 10
Free Business Ideas 8 10
simple business ideas 8 10
prepaid business ideas 8 10
easy business ideas 7 9
small business ideas. 7 9
unique business ideas 7 9
personal business ideas 6 8
successful small business ideas 6 8
sustainable business ideas 6 8
houston and business ideas 6 8
entrepreneur business ideas 6 8
Web Based Business Ideas 6 8
creative business ideas 6 8
New Small Business Ideas 6 8
Hot New Business Ideas 6 8
Home Based Business Ideas for Moms 6 8
bay area strategic internet marketing online business ideas 6 8
karaoke business ideas 6 8
Unusual Business Ideas 6 8
Small business ideas 6 8
art business ideas 6 8
work from home business ideas 6 8
Work At Home Business Ideas 6 8
business ideas philippines 6 8
Extra Income Small Business Ideas For Homeschool 6 8
youth work at home small business ideas 6 8
easy home based business ideas 6 8
home industry start up business ideas 3 6 8
small and homebased business ideas 6 8
Funny Business Ideas 5 6
business ideas for a computer specialist 5 6
Youth Business Ideas 5 6
extra income small business ideas for homeschool 5 6
print business ideas 5 6
wedding favors business ideas 5 6
Retail Business Ideas 5 6
how to get business ideas 5 6
business ideas hobbies 5 6
easy home business ideas 5 6
Easy Home Business Ideas 5 6
environmental business ideas 5 6
Business Ideas Top 10 Home Based Businesses 5 6
street vendor business ideas 5 6
Successful Small Business Ideas 5 6
Cheap Home Business Ideas 5 6
home decor business ideas 5 6
business ideas in pequot lakes, mn 5 6
Start Online Home Business Ideas 5 6
Internet Business Ideas List 5 6
business ideas for teenagers 5 6
Business Ideas For Home 5 6
Business Ideas Self Employed 5 6
A List of Home Based Business Ideas 5 6
Free Home Based Business Ideas 5 6
Home Based Car Inspection Business Ideas 5 6
hot new business ideas 5 6
new animal business ideas 5 6
Asia business ideas 5 6
food business ideas 5 6
Ebay Business Ideas 5 6
work at home internet business ideas 5 6
work at home web business ideas 5 6
stay at home mom business ideas 4 5
business ideas for growth 4 5
entertaintment business ideas 4 5
business ideas australia 4 5
business ideas fitness 4 5
stay at home business ideas 4 5
business ideas for earning extra money 3 4 5
Business Ideas Homebased Businesses 4 5
Home Based Service Business Ideas 4 5
free business ideas 4 5
business ideas and oppurtunities 4 5
business ideas+how to generate 4 5
business ideas for 2006 in India 4 5
mother business ideas 4 5
home business opportunity business ideas work at 4 5
Ebay Business Ideas Iv 4 5
Pet Business Ideas 4 5
Adventure business ideas 4 5
Bad Business Ideas 4 5
Homebased Jobs And Homebased Business Ideas 4 5
business ideas for disabled entrepreneurs in california 4 5
low cost start up business ideas + alarm company 4 5
business ideas trends 4 5
club fitting business ideas 4 5
Stay At Home Mom Business Ideas 4 5
Moms Work From Home New Business Ideas 4 5
small business and home business ideas advice and 4 5
Business Ideas Start 4 5
business ideas for entrepreneurs 4 5
profitable home based business ideas 4 5
high tech business ideas 4 5
money making business ideas 3 4 5
sports business ideas 4 5
Homeschool Business Ideas 4 5
Kiosk Business Ideas 4 5
extra income small business ideas homeschool 4 5
New Business ideas 4 5
inspirational business ideas 4 5
sfi affiliate program home business ideas internet marketing 4 5


HOME BASED BUSINESS IDEAS



home business ideas fishing 3 4
Top Homebased Business Ideas 3 4
unique home business ideas 3 4
high-tech business ideas 3 4
work from home business ideas 3 3 4
Best business ideas 3 4
Craft And Home Business Ideas 3 4
Home Based Business Ideas And Free Work At Home 3 4
Profitable Internet Business Ideas 3 4
Money Making Home Business Ideas 3 4
wedding business ideas 3 4
Work At Home Business Ideas Home 3 4
sports and leisure business ideas 3 4
Small Business Ideas For Homeschool 3 4
home business ideas for students 3 4
Hot Business Ideas 3 4

Start Home Business Ideas


inspiring business ideas 3 4
mommy business ideas 3 4
Best Home Based Business Home Based Business Ideas Work From 3 4
business ideas for kenya 3 4
new business ideas home 3 4
business ideas for earning extra money 3 4
business ideas+generating them 3 4
calgary business ideas 3 4
moms work from home new business ideas 3 4
business ideas for stay-at-home moms 3 4
real estate business ideas 3 4
internet based business ideas 3 4
promotional items business ideas 3 4
walmart business ideas 3 4
entertainment industry business ideas 3 4
Home Based Business Ideas For Work At Home Moms 3 4
looking for new animal business ideas 3 4
List of Bad Business Ideas 3 4
escort agency business ideas 3 4
gift basket business ideas 3 4
high paying jobs careers industry new business ideas 3 4
ebay business ideas 3 4
getting business ideas in the spirit 3 4
home business ideas mentoring 3 4
New business ideas 3 4
Starting Your Own Business Ideas 3 4
new home business ideas 3 4
IT Systems Business Ideas 3 4
Opportunities Internet Business Ideas 3 4
Small Business Ideas In Realestate 3 4
good home business ideas 3 4
Extra Income Small Business Ideas Homeschool 3 4
Home Industry Start Up Business Ideas 3 3 4
free large-large business ideas 3 4
Small Business Ideas Guitar Shop 3 4
cool business ideas 3 4
home business ideas newsletters 3 4
Work From Home Business Ideas 3 3 4
children's business ideas 3 4
home based business ideas and free work at home jobs 3 4
home business opportunity business ideas work at h 3 4
moms home business ideas 3 4
cash business ideas
3 4
A List Of Home Based Business Ideas 3 4
hot business ideas 3 4
small business ideas for summer 3 4
business ideas advice entrepreneur small businesses 3 3 4
Home Business Opportunity Business Ideas Work At 3 4
preferred business ideas in washington DC metro area 3 4
Work From Home Business Ideas 3 4
Work At Home Home Business Ideas Jobs Opportunities 3 4
great business ideas vacation resorts 3 4
korea business ideas 3 4
Extra Income Small Business Ideas 3 4
business ideas for minority women 2 3
computer business ideas 2 3
franchise business ideas 2 3
handbook of home business ideas and plans 2 3
Easy Home Based Business Ideas 2 3
hottest new business ideas 2 3
Low Cost Home Based Business Ideas 2 3
business ideas & strategies 2 3
home based craft business ideas 2 3
illinois home business ideas 2 3
work at home business ideas and opportunities 2 3
Best Home Business Ideas Make Money Online 2 3
Business Ideas Forum 2 3
Clerical Work At Home Home Business Ideas Work From Home 2 3
base business ideas 2 3
business ideas find business ideas 2 3
business ideas for people who want to start 2 3
home business ideas sfi affiliate program internet 2 3
small business ideas and home business ideas 2 3
busy moms home business ideas 2 3
writing business ideas 2 3
real business ideas opportunities home small 2 3
small business home business ideas advice articles 2 3
us business ideas 2 3
Work At Home Business Ideas By J Stephen Pope 2 3
great business ideas health insurance 2 3
home based business ideas christian home based business home 2 3
internet home business ideas making money online 2 3
work at home business ideas home 2 3
work at home ideas home based business ideas 2 3

| work at home ideas home based business ideas

Saturday, July 01, 2006

Passenger Transportation

Characteristics of Passenger Transportation


A large number of parties operate in the passenger transportation sector, in businesses of various descriptions: cooperatives, private companies of various sizes, taxis, independent drivers, tourist vehicles and more. The principal activity in the sector includes transporting domestic tourism and incoming tourism, transporting employees, transporting soldiers and transporting pupils to school.
Another possible division is by the vehicles operating in the sector. Today the principal vehicles are ordinary buses, tourism class buses, minibuses (15 – 20 passengers), vans (10 passengers) and tourist vehicles.

The market
Two large cooperatives operate in the sector, Egged and Dan, which account for a significant portion of the market. During the past three years the Ministry of Transport has begun a process of reducing the cooperatives’ share by issuing tenders for travel routs in various regions. Some of the private companies competing in the tenders are members of voluntary organisations in the framework of the Israel Truckers Council.
The sector is governed by provisions and regulations. Government ministries such as the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Tourism require companies to meet threshold conditions in order to be granted a licence and set conditions for receiving permission to transport tourists. Many companies engage independent drivers who own buses, as subcontractors. This phenomenon exists primarily in the domain of small buses.

Customers – definition of the target market and its size, market segmentation
The principal customers of passenger transportation companies are public or private concerns including, inter alia: travel agencies and domestic or incoming tour arrangers, institutional parties – schools (transporting pupils), factories (transporting employees), local authorities, the Ministry of Defence and occasional and one-time trips – including family celebrations.

Passenger Transportation - Competitors
The large cooperatives, similar rival transportation companies – in accordance with the sector, private tourist vehicles in the domain of tourism, taxis – mainly in the domain of transporting employees and tourists. Competition in the sector is very severe, mainly because of the surplus transportation capacity and the large number of transportation companies.

Marketing methods
The main marketing methods that are customary in the sector:
• Participating in tenders conducted by large institutional concerns – the Ministry of Defence, local authorities and large factories
• Employing salespeople
• Direct mailing to relevant parties
• Advertising in the Yellow Pages and on the company’s vehicles
• In the domain of tourism – marketing packages and tours by means of travel agencies and in the tourism press

Factors affecting success
Creating a balance between long-term contracts with institutional concerns and engaging in activity among a variety of customers and a number of sub-marketers, optimal utilisation of manpower resources and vehicles and supplying travel packages and complementary services.

Entry barriers in the sector
The magnitude of the initial investment required for creating a motor pool, the licensing barrier and the time interval required in order to obtain it, working capital needs until contracts have been formulated, work performed and income for the business generated.

Manpower
Professional manager – in this framework professional certification on behalf of the transportation supervisor at the Ministry of Transport is required.
Traffic safety officer
Drivers – with a driving licence for transporting passengers, in accordance with the type of vehicle they drive
Salespersons
Tour guides – in addition, travel packages guided by tour guides for transportation services, engaging independent guides as subcontractors
General workers – secretary, bookkeeper, maintenance etc.

Equipment required
Buses or other vehicles are required in amounts corresponding with the requirements of the Ministry of Transport (or the Ministry of Tourism – if the company engages in transporting tourists as well). Additional equipment required includes a communications system, office furniture, telephony infrastructure, computer and more.

Customary payment terms
Customers: the payment terms for regular customers are generally determined by contract or annual agreements. The payment terms for travel agencies engaging in incoming tourism are generally EOM + 30.
Suppliers: the payment terms for working with a garage that services the vehicles are generally EOM + 30
Fuel – it is possible to arrive at payment arrangements with a regular petrol station or by using cards such as Pazomat or Dalkan.

Licences and certification
A business licence from the local authority is required. In order to obtain a licence, approval from the Ministry of the Environment and the police are required and must be renewed annually. A licence from the Ministry of Transport is required. If the company is also engaged in transporting tourists, then a licence from the Ministry of Tourism is required as well.

Insurance
Vehicle insurance – compulsory, third party and comprehensive. Building and content insurance, third party insurance, employer’s liability insurance if there is an office, and loss of profit insurance.
In addition to the aforesaid, consulting with an insurance agent regarding additional insurance is advisable.

Relevant addresses
Ministry of Transport – Traffic Division, 97 Yafo Street, Jerusalem, Tel. 02-6228604 or 02-6228613, Fax 02-6228671.
Ministry of Tourism – Tourist Transporters Department, 24 King George Street, Jerusalem, Tel. 02-6754880
Israel Truckers Council, 34 Yitzhak Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv, Tel. 03-6392777

| Passenger Transportation | 0 comments

Bookkeeping Office

Sub-division of the market
The services customarily provided by bookkeeping offices include:
1. Single-entry or double-entry bookkeeping services
2. Wage accounting, payment of wages and deductions
3. VAT reporting and payment
4. Income tax advances and National Insurance payments
5. Generating reports sent to the accountant for approval
6. Monitoring customer billing
7. Help in business planning and ongoing auditing

Market characteristics
The market is very competitive, with many offices operating, some independent and some in the framework of accounting firms or tax consultant firms. The contractual arrangement between the customer and bookkeeping office is generally a long-range one. Offices are replaced only if one is dissatisfied with its services.

Customers
Every business owner and company needs bookkeeping services. There are two options in terms of retaining a bookkeeper as a salaried employee within the business or working with an independent contractor.

Competitors
Independent offices that provide bookkeeping services only, accounting firms or tax consultant firms and service bureaus that provide automation services.

Suppliers
These include office equipment suppliers and computer equipment suppliers (hardware and software). Additional suppliers provide maintenance and support services, primarily for computer equipment.

Marketing methods
Bookkeeping offices, unlike accounting offices, are legally permitted to advertise. The recommended marketing methods are as follows:
1. A large portion of customers comes through word of mouth.
2. Referrals from accounting firms that don’t engage in bookkeeping services
3. Advertising in the Yellow Pages and the local press
4. Direct mailing

Factors affecting success
Building a regular clientele within the shortest possible time frame. Customers can be direct customers or by means of a long term contractual arrangement with accounting firms or tax consulting firms, as a sub-contractor.

Equipment required
Office furniture and equipment, computerization equipment and professional bookkeeping software

Risk level
The risk level in setting up a bookkeeping office is not great, the risk lies in the alternative price that it pays for the learning process and for the initial stages of acquiring a clientele.

Licences and certification
1. A professional classification certificate issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, which is granted to those who pass a certification stage in accordance with the classification (Grades 1-2, 3 and diplomaed)
2. For a business operating out of a residential flat – a permit for irregular use from the local authority is required.

Insurance
Building and content insurance, third party insurance, employer’s liability insurance, loss of profit insurance and professional liability insurance.
In addition to the above, consulting with an insurance agent regarding the insurance required is advisable.

| Bookkeeping Office | 0 comments

google

google 183181 236668
google.com 48650 62855
googletestad 29547 38174
google earth 14220 18372
Google 9700 12532
GOOGLE 6763 8738
google maps 5763 7446
google video 2566 3315
crack google earth pro 1985 2565
google map 1857 2399
Google.ico 1822 2354
Google.com 1781 2301
google images 1616 2088
GOOGLE.COM 1498 1935
google search 1382 1786
Google Earth 1143 1477
googleearth 1005 1298
Google Mail 854 1103
google uk 807 1043
google news 651 841
google scholar 627 810
google mail 611 789
GOOGLE EARTH 551 712
googles 533 689
Google Search 532 687
google world 460 594
Google Home Page 426 550
google search engine 404 522
google image 404 522
googleearth.com 395 510
google toolbar 377 487
Google Search Engine 376 486
google videos 371 479
Go to Google 362 468
google. 361 466
google rankings 339 438
google local 335 433
googlemaps 333 430
google.co.uk 333 430
google ranking 330 426
how to get in google 328 424
google image search 327 422
Take Me to Google 301 389
_google_monitor_query_ or googletestad 284 367
google .com 279 360
google earth pro crack 268 346
google groups 263 340
google.com.au 262 339
Google earth 259 335
google adwords 258 333
Google Maps 238 307
locations on google 230 297
google earth pro + crack 223 288
get in google 209 270
earth google 201 260
google adsense 194 251
GOOGLE MAPS 190 245
google,com 185 239
Ask Google 182 235
google talk 182 235
google email 178 230
google home page 173 224
Google maps 171 221
Yahoo Video Google Video Vcast Mobile TV 162 209
google.fr 161 208
google.de 154 199
google desktop 152 196
google ireland 152 196
maps google 146 189
googlemap 144 186
google solitaire 140 181
cheap insurance quote google bbc co 137 177
google canada 137 177
video google 135 174
google directory 134 173
google tool bar 133 172
google calendar 132 171
images google 131 169
googlegames 129 167
google satellite 129 167
google au 125 161
google immage 123 159
submit to google 121 156
mexico country map google mexico 119 154
google earth pro 114 147
google.es 114 147
google australia 110 142
google mars 109 141
google gmail 108 140
google.it 106 137
google earth download 105 136
translation google 105 136
google people search 105 136
google japan 103 133
googler 102 132
googlearth 96 124
googlemail 96 124
googlevideo 95 123
google translator 93 120
google.co 93 120
google.at 92 119
google.nl 90 116
referencement google 89 115
googlemaps.com 89 115
google com 88 114
Google UK 87 112
google+immage 87 112
google moon 86 111
google homepage 85 110
google.ie 85 110
Google Email Account 85 110
google.earth 85 110
pimp my google 85 110
googles.com 84 109
google fight 83 107
google directions 83 107
google earth pro crack 82 106
google finance 79 102
Google Toolbar
76 98
googleworld 75 97
google games 74 96
google stock 74 96
mirror google 74 96
googlesearch 74 96
how do you google someone 73 94
google web site 72 93
google pictures 72 93
google home 71 92
googleuk 71 92
google' 71 92
google china 70 90
Google Search Bar 69 89
Google Video 68 88
googlecom 67 87
Google Images 67 87
GOOGLE MAP 67 87
google earth plus 67 87
Google And People Search 66 85
google search engines 66 85
directory google newspaper philippine 66 85
google om 65 84
google.com.ar 62 80
google someone 62 80
googleplex 60 78
Google search 60 78
google.uk 60 78
fr google 59 76
google france 59 76
google placement top 58 75
google.com/ 58 75
google search uk 57 74
google spreadsheet 57 74
google en espanol 57 74
GOOGLE SEARCH 55 71
google desktop search 55 71
google. com 54 70
google pack 54 70
map google 54 70
google advertising 54 70
Google Scholar 54 70
google googletestad monitor query 54 70
down google 54 70
google globe 54 70
google books 53 68
google Earth 52 67
com.tr google 52 67
google earth pro %2B crack 51 66
google translation 51 66
google mirror 51 66
mirror + google 51 66
Google search engine 51 66
google adwords promotional code 50 65
google ads 50 65
google hacks 49 63
Google images 49 63
Advanced Google Search 49 63
google blog 49 63
google sketchup 49 63
google satellite maps 49 63
google.ch 49 63
google web search 48 62
google.con 48 62
google down 47 61
Google a Person 47 61
gOOGLE 47 61
google.com. 46 59
GOOGLE VIDEO 46 59
google driving directions 46 59
Search Engine Google 46 59
google germany 46 59
google logo 46 59
google jobs 46 59
google history 45 58
google homepage make 45 58
Google UK Search Engine 45 58
search engine google 45 58
google chat 45 58
google idol 44 57
download google earth 44 57
history of google 44 57
google weather 44 57
Google video 43 56
gmail google 43 56
google+earth 43 56
google irland 42 54
add content items show news google search 42 54
google cash 42 54
google people 42 54
add content items show news google 42 54
Google News 41 53
google.c 41 53
googleimages 40 52
submit site google 40 52
google answers 40 52
google . com 40 52
google satellite map 40 52
who invented google 40 52
google maps louisville 40 52
GoogleEarth 40 52
Googles 39 50
googlee 39 50
google.com/images 39 50
long tail film google movies 39 50
Google Search Engine Advanced 39 50
google english 39 50
google website 38 49
google.net 38 49
google trends 38 49
Google Map 38 49
Google Search UK 38 49
ask jeeves google agreement 37 48
google news rss 37 48
google blog search 37 48
google hacking 37 48
googlew 36 47
google satelite 36 47
Google .com 36 47
google earth key 36 47
google.cm 36 47
google base 36 47
is google cash a scam 36 47
google philippine manila sun star news cebu 36 47
gmail mail read inbox photo send ago cnn.com easily google's 35 45
google analytics 35 45
google translate 35 45
google search bar 35 45
googles news 35 45
google personals 35 45
googlearth.com 35 45
google map api 34 44
google uk search engine 34 44
googlemail.com 34 44
google.lv 34 44
google page rank 34 44
GOOGLE PICASO 33 43
Googles big daddy 33 43
google.co, 33 43
google.com, 33 43
yahoo, ask ieeves google 33 43
google.com' 33 43
Googleearth 33 43
googletalk 33 43
GOOGLE .COM 33 43
google job interview 33 43
google.se 32 41
Everything About Google : Part II 32 41
google.ocm 32 41
GOOGLEEARTH 32 41
google bar 32 41
google suggest 32 41
google ro 32 41
google web 31 40
google for kids 31 40
google search engine advanced 31 40
google.maps 30 39
google toolbar download 30 39
google search engine english 30 39
google.om 30 39
Google map 30 39
studio films long google tail movies 30 39
edward jay epstein film long google tail movies 30 39
google mexico 30 39
google video player 30 39
googlegroups.com 30 39
GOOGLES 30 39
scholar google 30 39
Google scholar 30 39
What Happened to Google 30 39
googlevideo.com 29 37
motorcycle googles 29 37
Is Google Cash a Scam 29 37
GOOGLE IMAGES 29 37
googlefight 29 37
beer googles 29 37
Googles Big Daddy 28 36
Everything About Google : Part III 28 36
google india 28 36
google password 28 36
japanese google 28 36
GOOGLE SUGAR BEACH CONDO MAUI HAWAII 28 36

| google | 0 comments