Open Source Software vs. Commercial Software – will community driven software really overtake money-driven software?

My techie friends take pride in displaying the latest addition to their list of programs that run on their Linux installation.  ‘Open source is the way of the future’ they tell me, ‘Microsoft’s days of monopoly are numbered’. I smile. No I am not employed by the big M at Redmond, nor do I foresee … Read more

Securing Payment from Your Event Attendees

Frank Richards is a Business Management Consultant who specializes in Service Level Agreements. Last month he ran four seminars in major Australian cities but he’s finding that the ticket money does not cover his costs. In these days of instant payment you would believe that the problem of unpaid registration fees is a negligible issue. … Read more

3 Common Mistakes Made By Forex Traders

It is widely known that about 95% of new forex traders will lose money and quit in the first 2 years, by eliminating these 3 basic mistakes you will be one step closer to success. 1. Trading Around News Events – Before considering a trade always look at the news events calendar and do not … Read more

Publicizing Your Home Business

Your home business thrives on promotion. If you own a Web site, you probably understand the importance of continual promotion to receive targeted visitors. Publicity is one of the most inexpensive and effective ways to help consumers learn about your home business. What is Publicity? Unlike advertising, publicity is getting others to talk about your … Read more

Securing Funding in a Bad Economy

Acquiring financing for a company is tough when the economy is doing well and close to impossible when the economy is suffering. This is especially true when considering traditional borrowing avenues such as bank financing. Compounded with the fact that the present time is considered the worst economic credit crisis since the Great Depression and … Read more