Long ago, movie directors mastered the technique of creating a convincing fight scene. Bodies fall to the ground… chairs tip over… viewers enjoy close-ups of terrified or angry faces… and the blows thrown are enough to make us wince and close our eyes. (No more prim punches that fooled no one in the early movies: …
Tips to avoid investment fraud
Investors should always be alert to investment scams. FINRA issued an alert to warn investors about classic types of investment fraud and help them spot and avoid the persuasion tactics used by fraudsters. The following information is taken from that article: Types of investment scams Investment scams can take many forms, but the most common …
In order to enter UAE – is an entry permit or visa required?
entry permit or visa required You can get a UAE residence visa through the sponsorship of a family member. You can apply for an entry permit through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or emirate in which your relative lives. An entry permit may be valid for one, two, or three years. …
The technique to choose the right commercial trial lawyers for your company
Have you ever needed some type of commercial trial lawyer to resolve some issues related to your company? If you own a business or organization, there are certain circumstances that may lead you to seek legal advice from business litigation attorneys regarding certain issues related to your business enterprise. But before approaching that perfect lawyer …
Trinidad and Tobago, Islands of Adventure
Trinidad and Tobago, two islands located in the Caribbean Sea. The name Caribe conjures up images of blue seas and white-sand beaches against rolling green hills. It brings to mind images of lying on the beach drinking piña coladas or rum and coke. For the vacation traveler, Tobago meets those expectations. For outdoor enthusiasts, however, …
How to start a business business plan
Millions of people want to know what the secret to making money is. Most have come to the conclusion that it is to start a business. So how do you start a business? The first thing you need to do to start a business is to create a business plan. A business plan is a …
Why intelligence and education do nothing for your investments
It’s a bit of an exaggeration to say that many people are losing their shirts (if not worse) due to the ongoing financial turmoil. Some got caught up in some truly egregious scams, but for most of us, the losses came through our conservative investments than we previously thought. What happened? What happened to the …
How can network marketing/MLM business owners reduce the risk of an IRS audit?
Network Marketing / Multi Level Marketing professionals often ask me “What are my chances of an IRS audit?” Many others ask, “If I overpay my income tax, will that make me audit-proof?” First of all, the chances of the IRS selecting your tax return for audit are very low. Approximately 1% of all taxpayers are …
Frequently Asked Questions – Employee Voluntary Attendance at Company Events
Many HR professionals will tell you that they were disappointed with employee attendance or employee response to company communication events. In what follows, we will discuss events that are voluntary rather than those where attendance is mandatory. We will examine why some of these things can go so wrong and disappoint the sponsoring organization. Why …
Why is health insurance so expensive?
The price of health insurance or insurance in general is better understood if it is broken down into the various components of an insurer’s business model, how insurers see us in terms of profit or loss. This article is primarily for educational purposes, but can also serve as a way for us as consumers to …