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I have given you the five phases of selling in two previous articles. Now, let's look at how all these phases fit together, and how you should sell based on these five phases.

Let's first talk about how most companies and sales and marketing organizations screw this up. A politically incorrect but nevertheless truthful analysis of what's going on out there.

1) Most sales people spend 90% of their time in the first and second phase, wasting their valuable time and your resources. The first and second phases should be automated as much as possible. Phase One and Phase Two can run on autopilot, in almost any business. This frees the sales person to spend his or her time selling instead of chasing non-buying prospects. And unless you're selling something really expensive and extremely complicated, phase three can often run on autopilot, too. Now you can go 100 mph. Phase three and especially phase four are where most people would start to differentiate marketing from sales. However, I want to make a large distinction between marketing and advertising.

Advertising is something you can do if you are IBM, Coca Cola, or Nike. Advertising helps build and maintain brand awareness. However, you must understand that this type of advertising is very expensive. For a small to medium sized company, this type of advertising is a huge waste of time and more importantly - money.

For small and medium sized companies, marketing should be defined as “salesmanship in print”. You need to be able to test the results of your marketing, and know what your costs are. For every dollar you spend on marketing, you need to know what return you receive for that dollar in terms of leads, revenue and/or profit. If you cannot measure your return in this manner, then you are wasting your money.

2) Problem/Product Gap: Many people feel that the game has changed over the past ten to twenty years. Mostly, these are sales and business people under forty who were raised in the era of order taking, especially in the technology marketplace. In the 1980's, the PC was born, and most companies were clamouring for them. Many marketing and sales reps only had to sit by the phone and take orders, or show a customer that their PC's had more bells and whistles than the other PC at a little cheaper price, and they got the order. This practice carried through right into the 1990's. The same story was very true for software vendors also. The new PC's needed software that reached right down to the end user. This was a completely new group that needed to be empowered with new software tools. In the last few years of the 1990's, everyone scrambled to get ready for Y2K. Sales reps couldn't fill orders fast enough. And if you were lucky enough to be in the IT placement business, you couldn't find enough COBOL programmers.

There was also a huge spillover into other industries, as these new technologies needed other peripherals to help them run smoothly. As an example, office furniture had to be changed to fit the new PC into the workplace, and make a workspace more ergo dynamic.

When I started my business career with IBM in the 1970's, we learned that the only way to sell was to find the customer's problem, and then fit your solution so that it satisfied that problem. There is now a resurgence of this method, which is a method that never really died, but seemed to go into hiatus for two decades.

This is really the only way to sell, and many selling “gurus” are now espousing this fact, as if they invented the method. The real key here is that many sales and marketing reps, and even business owners, have not been exposed to how this method works, and how they can put this method into use. They need more training in this methodology.

They need training in differentiating themselves from their competition. They need to understand how to engage a customer in talking about their problems, and not spouting product features as a way to gain more sales.

Many business owners, and sales and marketing people need to learn how to work through the five phases. They need to know how each phase works, and what methods work best to connect them with their customers.

3) Advertising and marketing is all about the first and second phase, but companies rarely put first- and second-phase messages in their advertisements. Let's look at this for a second: If the first phase is agreement that there IS a problem, then advertising should be specifically and deliberately designed to identify prospects who have a particular problem to solve. Nothing else. Pick up any magazine or newspaper or look at almost any website, and the ads you see all talk about third phase and fourth phase issues. Their ads extol the virtues of a fantastic product, but the person reading the magazine doesn't even agree on what the problem is yet.

This is a HUGE waste of money.

True Lead Generation Advertising focuses on the first and second phases ONLY, and leaves the product pitch for later steps. When you design it that way, you literally get TEN TIMES the response. I'm not kidding. That's why a trouble shooting guide, white paper or software download is a superior lead generation “magnet” — because it's about the problem, not about the solution. We've all made these mistakes - myself included. We get so excited about our cool new product that we forget to run through the five phases. And it's not really your fault, because every day we're all immersed in bad advertising. Until someone sits down and explains how to do this properly, you just don't know.

But then the light turns on.

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In this article I?ll explain what you have to do to make all the connections correctly once the motherboard has been installed. This particular step may appear intimidating, but in fact can be done quite easily as most of the connectors as you?ll find out will only fit into certain plugs on the motherboard.

? Connect the power to the motherboard. There are two power connectors on most motherboards. One is a large multicolor 20/24-wire plug and one four pin plug. These are keyed for correct installation. Just plug them in.

? Connect the CPU fan to the power. Many CPU fans connect to one of the power supply leads. Others have a little 3-pin lead that connects to a small connector on the motherboard itself. Just plug it into the motherboard. The connector is usually labeled in such a manner to let you know it?s the correct one.

? Study the case connectors on the motherboard and match them up with case connector wires. Typically the connectors are usually a big block of pins located in the lower right section of the board. Even though some boards are labeled it?s best to use the manual since it can sometimes be difficult to determine which label goes to which set of pins. When connecting, consult the manual for pin 1's, to make sure each connector is plugged in the right way. The worst thing that may happen is a particular case feature is not working later, you may only have to turn the connector around on the motherboard.

Did You Know? ?

The first motherboard appeared in the original IBM personal computer in 1981. It measured about 8 x 11.5 inches and had five expansion card slots in the back left of the board. In 1982, with the introduction of the Extended Technology computer, motherboard dimensions grew to about 8.5 x 12 inches. The XT board had eight expansion slots. In 1984, IBM introduced the first Advanced Technology form factor, measuring 12 x 13.5 inches. Again the board had room for eight. The AT form factor quickly became the model emulated by many board manufacturers.

The following steps outline how each wire should connects:

? Connect the power switch. - ATX form factor only. On ATX machines, the power switch is connected to the motherboard instead of the power supply itself. Consult your manual. The connector is usually labeled PWR_SW, or maybe just PWR. Doing this wrong could cause your system not to start later.

? Connect the reset switch. It can be plugged in any way, just make sure you connect it to the right pins. The pins may be labeled RST or RESET, but it is best to also consult the manual. Connect Power LED/ Keylock Switch. Just insert the plugs. If your system has separate plugs for each, connect them separately.

? Connect the PC speaker. Most cases put this onto a 4-wire plug. Just plug it in to the 4 pins on the motherboard. Other cases put the speaker connector on two 1-wire plugs.

Review your work, or as Grandma always said? Measure twice ? Cut once?

Chuck Lunsford is an owner and developer of CCSPartner.com He offers advice on how to get design and build your own personal computer. Visit his website and learn more about how to build a computer for personal or professional use.

Contrary to what many believe, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) motorcycle parts are not inherently better than aftermarket motorcycle parts. Like any product in a dynamic marketplace, aftermarket motorcycle parts manufacturers often find a way to improve upon the performance or the look of the part. A comparison of the two types of parts is often contrary to what many people assume.

OEM Motorcycle Parts:

An OEM part is part made by the same company that made the part for the original vehicle. Oftentimes, auto and motorcycle manufacturers don?t make the parts themselves, but contract the job to a manufacturing company. A comparison of the two different types of parts shows the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts:

The manufactures of aftermarket motorcycle parts must apply for the rights to reproduce a part. Aftermarket motorcycle parts manufactures operate under strict guidelines and by nature of their profession must be absolutely precise in their design.

Good aftermarket motorcycle parts often can?t be distinguished from the original. Additionally, manufacturers of aftermarket motorcycle parts have the flexibility to improve upon the design and the quality. Normally, aftermarket motorcycle parts are sold for much less than OEM parts. The possible downside to using aftermarket parts is, that if installed by a non-certified technician, could impact the warranty.

Finding Quality Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts:

Different company?s aftermarket motorcycle parts will differ in look and quality. Your best bet is to find a highly reputable aftermarket motorcycle parts dealer who is in the know about all of the latest parts and manufacturers and who only offers the best quality after market motorcycle parts.

Who Uses Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts:

Those who build custom motorcycles use aftermarket parts to build bikes with fresh new designs and unique looks. Those with older model bikes often choose aftermarket motorcycle parts because parts for older models have often greatly improved since the original part was manufactured.

Insurance companies almost consistently choose identical aftermarket motorcycle parts to replace damaged bikes after an accident. When the price is cheaper and the quality is as good, if not better than the original, it makes sense to use aftermarket motorcycle parts.

Custom Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts:

Aftermarket motorcycle parts are essential for customized bikes. Aftermarket parts like wheels, tires, handlebars, frames, foot pegs, mirrors, etc. offer a great number of options in terms of customization. The wide variety of aftermarket motorcycle parts available today makes it easy to create an original looking bike.

There are lots of after market motorcycle parts to make fixing or customizing your bike inexpensive and simple. Before forking out too much cash on a comparable part, take stock of your aftermarket options.

Author is a writer for Jireh Cycles which specializes in aftermarket motorcycleparts. For additional information you can visit http://www.JirehCycles.com

1. What determines the software price? Is it Per Seat or Per User or Per Processor?

The cost of software is determined in many ways. The two most popular ways are Per Seat or Per Concurrent User. Per Seat is determined by how many seats in your business will be using the software at any given time. On the other hand, Per Concurrent User is based on a set amount of users that can access the software at one time. (Example: concurrent users means a program with a license for 5 users can be installed on 100 machines but only a maximum of 5 people can use the system at once.) Per Processor is calculated on how many machines (PC?s or servers) the software will be running on. Many larger enterprise software applications use this method to determine their prices.

2. What types of on-site services are included in the purchase?

Many programs that are higher in price should include some amount of on-site services or support. If it does not, ensure that both (service &amp support) are built into your contract before purchasing. But, beware that this is the area where companies make most of their profit. Some companies count on your returning with requests for customizations of the software. Now that you have the software and have spent significant time purchasing hardware and dedicating resources, they know you are already ?half way in the pool? they also know that you will have trouble refusing to pay extra money to get what you want. These services can include anything from training classes, customizations, or help with installation issues. In the case of local software companies, keep in mind they should automatically provide some sort of on-site services (at a minimum) before purchasing. This can only help to streamline your implementation process and increase the likelihood of your success, with the added benefit of a higher return on investment (ROI). Who wouldn?t like to have that?

3. Is there a guarantee of satisfaction with their software?

This is most widely overlooked when purchasing software. Sometimes unsatisfied users will expect a refund after deciding that it is not what they want. My experience has been that once the developer receives payment for software, it can take next to a miracle to get a refund of any kind. Prior to purchasing your next piece of software, be sure to find out their return policy and number of days that you can have the software in your hands and still be able to send it back to get a full or partial refund. With custom-developed software it can be even trickier for the buyer, you will need to build this into the contract before work begins. It goes without saying how important it is to determine this up front in case you change your mind.

4. What is the turnaround time for getting ?bugs? fixed?

Some companies will say that they will fix software issues as soon as you find one. There are others that will compile the list of ?bug? fixes and release it on a scheduled basis convenient for them. This can happen either monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or yearly. Neither path is better or worse, as long as you are dealing with a reputable software company that stays true to their word. Knowing this before purchasing the software allows you to better handle your software end-users and enables you to provide a more accurate time frame of when your users will see changes or have their issues resolved.

5. How often do program updates go out and do they notify customers?

This is another widely overlooked key item. There are two lines of thought that companies can use for updating customers. The company might decide not to notify its customers at all when updates rollout. They may think that if the customer has a problem they will contact them. At that time would they inform the user of an available update? Beware of this method of service, or lack there of. Steer clear of companies that do not provide this as an option to their clients. The second line of thought would be for the company to notify its customers regularly about updates. They may also offer an option of including the customer on a mailing list. In this case be sure that they have multiple contacts that are on the email distribution list so that everyone who should know will not be left out of communications loop. If the software company does not offer either one of these options, you might want to reconsider your decision.

6. Is the proposed software scalable in design?

Software that is scalable in design simply means that it can easily grow with your business, at minimal cost to you. Factors include end user customizations, current database structure, and inputs and outputs like reports, and connectivity to your other database systems. Scalability is very important for small businesses, because they are dynamic in growth. No one wants to jump through hoops of testing, development, customizations, and training, to purchase software only to find out a year later that you have outgrown it and you need to replace it. With proper planning at the time of purchase only you can increase your chances for a successful software experience.

7. Can the system be customized to meet your business needs?

If you require customizations to the software to meet a specific need, a good rule of thumb is that it should be no more than a 1/3 of the price of the software price. Never forget that many times software companies will negotiate with you on customization. As a customer any software company worth your time should want to keep you happy. In some cases there may need to be some give and take by both parties. A good rule of thumb would be to always discuss your needs with management directly. Gatekeepers tend to drag their feet at times. Purchasing software knowing that you will need to make major changes should be a sign that you really need to take a step back and look at all of your options including: in-house development, outsourcing, and partnering with software developers to cut the price.

8. What are the typical hurdles that you can expect with your planned installation?

No matter what generation (e.g. 1yr 2nd version, 10 yrs 4th version, etc?) the software is currently in, the software company should at least be able to warn you of the hurdles that they have experienced in implementations they have done. If not, this should raise a red flag for you. The software company should be keeping track of this type of information, especially if they are constantly attempting to improve their products. You will find that they sometimes run into the same issues 2 or 3 times before they take notice and take action to investigate and resolve it before future installations.

9. What are the hours of support and how does their support department operate?

Whether you are across town or on the other side of the world, if you need help and support is not available to you, the only option will be to take the system down for an unknown length of time and wait for help. Before getting married to a software company by purchasing their product, find out where the company is located and if the company has what I define as a ?passive? or ?active? customer support system. Follow up with pointed questions like, ?Will you only return my call at certain hours of the day??, ?Will I have to leave messages and wait at the phone for your callback??, ?Will I have a direct callback from a representative or will I be reassigned to someone different every time I call??. Finding this information out earlier rather then later should give you peace of mind when an urgent situation or quick answer is needed.

10. Ask if there is a list of items that have been requested to be included in the next update of the software. If possible also request a date of completion for the items on the list.

Before they say no, put them at ease by letting them know that your goal is to find out what features they might be including so that you can plan ahead for your business. Chances are that if someone requested something, you will also be able to make use of this feature. Also obtaining this list will benefit you in three other ways:

About The Author

Brett Johnson is the principal advisor for Johnson Advisory Group. His company specializes in providing impartial purchase assistance to individuals and businesses looking for software to meet their specific needs. Utilizing his insider?s knowledge to ask the right questions, get the right answers, resulting in the right decision. If you would like to learn more about purchasing assistance for your business software and our supporting workshops or other technology services for your business, don't hesitate to contact Johnson Advisory Group, or e-mail Brett Johnson at brett@johnsongroups.com

The logo design of a company is a crucial part of its brand building process. A logo can be termed as a visual representation of a company?s business domain that gradually becomes its identity with the course of time. It is this identity that helps the outer world to connect with the product and services of the company. An attractive company logo not only translates into brisk business but also attracts outside investments into the company. It takes years to build a strong brand logo, but what if you need to change the design of your logo to meet your future business objectives?

The fact is that most companies either big or small may go through a re-branding phase that more often involves a company logo re-designing process. Logo re-designing may happen due to a variety of reasons.

Some companies find an urgent need to re-brand themselves after a merger has taken place. A merger is a combination of two or more commercial companies who share a common objective. The newly formed company often goes in for a logo re-designing process that entirely depends on the status of the company before the merger took place. The new logo can either be a modification of the old one, which should preferably retain the old font style and it may even be an entirely new one that could be a collective representation of the companies involved in the merger.

A specific brand, product/s may not work well or can even reach a saturation point among the customers. In such a scenario a company may go in for a brand makeover, which essentially starts off with a logo re-design process. In order to reposition their brand, companies can opt for professional services from a logo designing company. In the past it has been found that many under performing companies had started performing exceedingly well after they went through a logo makeover.

Markets keep on changing every day. Business areas that were once lucrative can become a losing proposition in the days ahead due to the change in business trends and customer preferences. Many companies make use of their capital to shift to an entirely new business area that essentially focuses on an entirely new range of products. This shift asks for a logo redesign that should project the new face of the company. Professional logo design firms will render useful advices as to whether a company should go in for an entirely new logo or should it retain some of the properties of its old logo.

Logo re-designing can also be used as an error-rectifying tool. A specific product may have been targeted towards a wrong customer base or a company could have lost its goodwill due to certain bad business decisions made by them. Re-branding with the help of proper logo re-designing can very well transform the company?s fortune. A new and a better logo is the fastest way to notify the outer world of the positive changes that were made within the company. It gives the company a scope of being re-accepted in a better way.

Apart from the above-mentioned points, there are other cases where company logo design forms an integral part in a company?s success. The logo re-designing process should be taken care of by professional designers else a well-built brand name might fail to make its presence felt in this competitive market. Seeking help from a professional logo design company will not only enhance the look and feel of the company logo but will surely translate into better business returns for the company.

Alfred Anderson has rich experience in the field of online brand marketing. His interests includes Internet marketing and research on emerging online business trends. Corporate logo design

It?s not tricky to be intimidated by all the notebook computers models on the market these days. You can most often get a dozens of price range and models.

In order to find the right notebook for you, a little consideration will be needed. Before go on shopping you should make a decision what actually you need. When you distinct your need, no doubt buying the right notebook is very effortless.

Here we point out 5 basic factors to consider:

1. Dimension

Size is definitely a matter in the mobile computing world. A notebook computer can be affected by two element sizes: portability and display size.

If you are intending that you will be used your computer for just a short time, an ultra light will save you some shoulder strain.

In the other hand, a large display will definitely play a big role while using the computer for a long period in a unique day.

Comparing the displays size of other desktop computers, some notebook computers displays exceed 17 inches these days. The down face is that these monsters can simply weigh three times as much as an ultra light.

2. Hard Drive

The element here sounds the size of the hard drive. What size of hard drive you have to buy? Simply query the following question from yourself.

Will the notebook be my alternative system or a primary? If a primary then you should buy a bigger hard drive ? 60 GB or more. If an alternative, you may probably buy a 20 GB.

Also you should know how much data you will be kept in or how much data you have in the present. So simply you should buy a hard drive according to your need.

3. Memory

Determining the right memory or RAM for your notebook need to know the way of for what you will be used the notebook? If you feel that you will be face up to somewhat mundane - email, spreadsheets, word processing, etc- 256 MB will be suitable. Most often many of notebooks have such configuration, so don?t spend a lot for more RAM.

But if you are aspiring mobile digital photographer always stuff your notebook with as much RAM as it can hold.

4. Network Connections

Internet is the most important part of the modern computing, computing in the 21st century rely heavily on being connected: It should be connected to a corporate network, connected to an online service, connected to the Internet, connected to a home network, connected to a wireless network.

You should buy a notebook computer that will be able to access them all.

5. The price

Price of notebook depends mostly on your budget, how much you can pay for a notebook.A few years ago, $2.000 were not sufficient for buying a notebook, but today, there are a huge rang of notebooks allow you to pay $1,000 or less for a notebook. However purchasing a notebook computer is still considered a major purchase for most of buyers. You should compare different prices before confirming a deal. We would recommend you http://computersnext.com for comparing and buying a notebook computer.

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Purchasing wholesale laptops is an income saver to a buyer. With the great popularity of laptops in business and entertainment, wholesale laptops have also become popular. Retailers, institutes, industry related establishments, and professional business users purchase bulk amount of laptops from wholesalers. Wholesale laptops are available in various sizes, styles and brands. In the laptop business, the wholesalers act as middlemen between the shopkeepers and actual manufacturers.

A wide range of wholesale laptops are available according to the taste of the customers. But the main thing behind the process of wholesale is that the purchaser must take a pre-requisite number of laptops in the bargain. In addition to the surplus varieties of laptops, the wholesale laptop manufacturers have plenty of refurbished machines that are sold at affordable prices. With a large number of different distributors working within the computer industry and electronic market, manufacturers often tend to sell laptops wholesale.

Buying laptops in bulk quantities at discount will require a better understanding of the PC industry and wholesale trade. Manufacturers and wholesalers mark different prices on their products depending on how many machines are sold at one time or a specific period. Before purchasing wholesale laptops in bulk amount, you have to make sure that all laptops are in a working condition. You can check its configurations, memory and software that are installed already in the laptops.

Purchasing laptops wholesale is very affordable than retail. Many wholesale laptops companies sell a wide selection of refurbished laptops and used laptops at wholesale prices. Some of the popular laptop models are Toshiba, Dell, Sony, IBM, Compaq and Apple laptops. Some large companies offer wholesale discount up to 70% of the original price for resellers, distributors, and business customers.

Surfing the Net will assist you to get an idea about recent laptop models and best prices available from different suppliers. Wholesale laptops are available through some popular web sites such as Amazon.com and Ebay.com. Price comparison engines help you to get a good estimate for the laptops you need. But this plan is only possible if you have a good knowledge about what you are expecting from a laptop. It will dramatically reduce a lot of effort and time required for searching cheap laptop.

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Any success software product developing extends the implementations areas. This is the requisite condition to integrate the software into business, company, etc infrastructure. Practically always such software products have the score which is the basis for new technologies and modules. A lot of experts hold the opinion that for Lotus/Domino the enterprise level email system is such the score.

Lotus (afterwards IBM) position on email system market is always strong. We may mention here Lotus &amp#1089c:Mail. Later on Notes supported emailing component from the earliest versions. These mechanisms always were permanently developed and improved. Starting from v. 4.5, email server of Domino was integrated with Internet email system. Email mechanisms of are ?native? for all Domino databases. Mail box of a user in Domino is a regular server?s database. It is possible to set up email routing from via local copy of email box (by replication mechanism). Moreover, the system administrator can tune e-mail receiving into any Domino database (by Mail-In Database document).

Now server Domino supports such protocols as SMTP, POP3, IMAP, MIME and S/MIME. As a clients for Domino can be used: Lotus Notes, any browser (usually via iNotes interface), clients of other manufactories (e.g. MS Outlook). In Domino R6 version were improved:

? the scalability and affectivity procedures of email servers. The advances have come about through the use of increasing the mail boxes number of the server (MAILx.BOX) and independent Directory server feature

? the algorithms of emails processing by Rules and Policy mechanisms as well as by supporting by a server Router of several organizations. Using these possibilities the administrator can create complex SPAM protection filters

? possibility of quotation for users mail box creation.

Many companies use e-mail system based on Domino even if the users number are about tens or hundreds of thousands. In the list such companies are included as: IBM (internal e-mailing is based Domino exclusively), DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bank, Countrywide, Kemet, Kaiser Permanente.

Resume: email solutions based on Domino win confidence over worldwide users from middle and big companies because of scalability, multiplatform, efficient production , reliability, secure, reasonable price/quality correlation. Number of more than 100 millions Lotus Notes and Domino licenses in use ? is the best confirmation to the fact.

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Polina Gottmann is a technical writer in Alba Spectrum Technologies ( http://www.albaspectrum.com ), IBM and Microsoft Business Solutions Partner, serving clients in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Miami, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Canada, Australia, UK, Moscow, Germany.

Now is the best time to start looking for a new job as opposed to waiting for January 1 to make a New Year?s resolution to start your job search.

I?ve seen people offered jobs on Christmas Eve and I?ve seen people get job offers on New Year?s Eve, too. It does happen.

Granted, you probably won?t see a new job nicely wrapped and under your tree on December 25 but the truth is that there a number of reasons why a Christmas job search can lead to a new job, especially if you have some time off during the holidays or if you work in a business that actually slows down during the holidays.

1. Companies that still have hiring budget will hire people before year end.

If a hiring manager has budget to hire a new staff member but has waited until the last minute to do so, they might try to hire that person before the end of the year when their budget for this year expires. If they don?t make the hire by December 31, they could lose out on that budget money! If a company is planning for a big New Year, they might try to end this year by getting their ducks in a row so to speak by ensuring they have the proper staff in place this year rather than waiting until the new year. Don?t assume everyone takes December off or that they don?t have time to hire during this month. People hire staff during December, trust me.

2. Beat out the lazy people who give up early.

Let?s face it, it?s not difficult to start winding down for the year on December 1 and feel like ?the year is already over.? How many people do you know who spend more of their workdays Christmas shopping during the month of December than doing actual work? Some people start looking at the New Year before the current year is over and you can use this to your advantage. Don?t believe for a second that all employers think like this, and that ?you can?t get a job during December.? This is a myth and it?s not true. As mentioned above, I?ve seen job offers extended on Christmas Eve before people take a few days off for Christmas and I?ve also seen job offers extended on New Year?s Eve before people go away to celebrate the New Year. Personally, the latest I?ve received a job offer for one of my candidates was December 22. What a great way for that candidate (and me!) to end the year.

3. Use the Christmas holidays to take the next step in your career.

Hopefully, you are one of those people who constantly updates your resume so that you can quickly apply for jobs that arise without having to create one from scratch and risk missing the application cutoff date. The Christmas holidays are great but once the ?big day? on December 25th has passed, many people get kind of bored after a few days off work especially if you?re experiencing a White Christmas with lots of snow and ice outside and you waited too late to book the New Year?s cruise to the Caribbean. Use this downtime to at least prepare for your job search if not actually applying for jobs that you see advertised.

The month of December is a great time to look for a new job and a better time to actually get one. Not everyone celebrates Christmas and not everyone can afford to take the month of December off so don?t assume you can?t get a new job during this month.

The only reason why you can?t get a new job during December is if you don?t try to get one during December.

Let other people make a New Year?s resolution to find a job next year. If you realize that a Christmas job search can pay big dividends now, you?ll beat out people who aren?t as motivated and smart as you are.

Carl Mueller is an Internet entrepreneur and professional recruiter. Carl has helped many job searchers find their dream career and would like to help clear up some of the job search myths that exist while helping job searchers avoid common job search mistakes that cost them jobs.

Visit Carl's website to find your dream career: http://www.find-your-dream-career.com

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Learning how to make a fortune in the stock market is something that anyone can do as long as you have the correct foundation. Here are the seven stock market fortune rules that are the core principles of a very profitable trading system called phase trading.

Stock Market Fortune Fact: 75% - 80% of all stocks move in the overall direction of the market.

With most stocks following the overall market direction, why don't you let the market make you money? The easiest way to make a fortune in the stock market would then be to only trade with the long-term direction of the stock market. Don't try to fight the market, but let the market help you make you money.

Stock Market Fortune Rule #1 - Make faster and larger profits by investing with the market in both bull and bear markets. If you are not utilizing bear market to make additional profits it's like leaving money on the table.

Stock Market Fortune Rule #2 - Fully utilize the power of compounding to enhance your gains exponentially. You won't see the benefit on a single trade, but add up multiple profitable trades and you will start to see the power. Even Albert Einstein called the principle of compounding interest the ?Eighth wonder of the world?.

Stock Market Fortune Rule #3 - Invests only in stocks that have the largest potential for huge gains. Stick with high volume stocks that move in phases for the safest and largest profits.

Stock Market Fortune Rule #4 - Eliminate emotional buying and selling of stocks. This leads to buying and selling too early or too late, which is the biggest reason why people lose big in the stock market.

Stock Market Fortune Rule #5 - Don't over diversify your portfolio. This is one of the biggest mistakes that people do without realizing the harm that it causes. Your portfolio diversity should be based on risk vs. reward not just a pure number of stocks you want to have. Would you like to trade only the best super high performing stocks if for every $1.00 lost you would gain $4.00?

Stock Market Fortune Rule #6 - Let your winners run. This is the golden rule of successful investing. You might not think it, but it is the hardest part emotionally to follow. It?s very easy to see a stock move up nicely. On the other side of the coin, how bad it feels when a stock takes a short-term stumble. Not fully knowing it will come back up or not. This is when it gets very difficult to keep your faith in a stock. If you sell now you could be missing an even bigger run right around the corner.

Stock Market Fortune Rule #7 ? Sell your losers and don't dwell on them. As long as you are following your system and didn't let your emotions take over. Remember that no system is 100% correct all the time. Keep focused on the longer-term success of a system rather than individual trades.

If you precisely follow these seven stock market rules you can successfully eliminate the majority of the most common mistakes that traders make. With this information you should be on your way to making a fortune in the stock market.

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