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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>musickzms.info</title> <atom:link href="http://musickzms.info/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://musickzms.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:07:56 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3</generator> <item> <title>How Do You Get A Loan For Your Small Business?</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/how-do-you-get-a-loan-for-your-small-business</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/how-do-you-get-a-loan-for-your-small-business#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:07:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=68</guid> <description><![CDATA[Where can I get loans for my small business?Funding for small businesses is often done through loans and equity. Equity is that part of the capital or money required for the business that you put up from your own pockets and the rest you take from outsiders in the form of loans. There are various [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Where can I get loans for my small business?Funding for small businesses is often done through loans and equity. Equity is that part of the capital or money required for the business that you put up from your own pockets and the rest you take from outsiders in the form of loans. There are various sources like banks, venture capitalists, insurance companies, private individuals and organizations like US Small Business Administration that provides you loans for your small business.What are the banks going to ask me?Getting loans is not always easy and there are a host of questions to which you must provide answers before being considered by a bank or any other financial institution for a loan.10 questions that the banks will ask before lending you money:1.Can the business that you are considering to enter into generate enough money to pay off the interest on the loan?2.If the business fails then do you have the capacity to pay off the interest yourself?3.What is the history of the business? The lending institutions will be interested in how the business has evolved over the years and how well it has been performing in the past. The past is considered to be a good indicator of the future and chances are that if your business has done well in the past you will find it easier to obtain the loan.4.What is the background and history of the managers and how committed are they to the business? The one criteria that makes or breaks a business is whether the management is committed and capable enough to steer the business in the right direction.5.Are the sales growing? It is important for any business to grow its sales and especially a small business where the base is smaller and the lenders are certainly going to pay attention to the growth rate of the past few years and the future outlook.6.How profitable is the business? While you may think that the lenders are only interested in getting their repayments their success is dependent upon your success and to that extent the profitability of your business is crucial.7.What is the competition like? Lenders would not like to loan out to a small business which has bigger and more intense competitors with deeper pockets.8.Is the industry itself growing? If you are operating in a profitable and growing industry then the chances of your getting a loan also increase that much.9.Is the cash flow smooth? Cash flow is to business what blood is to the body and you should have a smooth cash flow to pay all your bills on time, pay your employees and keep the ball rolling.10.The banks will also look at your past credit history and how you have performed with the loans that you may have taken in the past.What are the things for which I will get the loan?There are many aspects to a business even a small one and you get different types of loans tailored to suit each kind of need. For instance you get loans for working capital, buying capital equipment, expansion programs, installing new machinery and computerization etc. You get loans for almost any type of needs that arise provided you have a good case for it.What is the amount and rate of interest of the loan?Different institutions have different ways of evaluating the amount that they will pay you. Indeed in cases of venture capitalists entire 100% is also funded for your small business. If possible it is always better to have as much equity as possible in your business for two reasons. One is when the prospective lenders themselves see that you are putting your money in the business their confidence in you increases and secondly your interest outgo also reduces making your profitability that much more as your interest expense is lowered. The interest rate hovers but if you take the loan from the US Small Business Administration it will range somewhere between 8 and 13%.There are various means and ways of getting loans for your small business and you must persevere at getting the right loans that suits your needs and gives you the best interest rates and repayment terms. </p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/how-do-you-get-a-loan-for-your-small-business/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>What Is The Focus of Worksite Wellness Today? – A Series – Health As A Concept (Think About This!)</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/what-is-the-focus-of-worksite-wellness-today-a-series-health-as-a-concept-think-about-this</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/what-is-the-focus-of-worksite-wellness-today-a-series-health-as-a-concept-think-about-this#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:12:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=66</guid> <description><![CDATA[Health is certainly the focus of worksite wellness programs today. And you do want your program to have clarity of focus, right?A look at the definitions of health doesn’t really help us to establish what health really is. Beyond the definitions, there are two ways to view health:• The reductionist/mechanistic view• The health creation or [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Health is certainly the focus of worksite wellness programs today. And you do want your program to have clarity of focus, right?A look at the definitions of health doesn’t really help us to establish what health really is. Beyond the definitions, there are two ways to view health:• The reductionist/mechanistic view• The health creation or production viewThe difference in these views can be seen in both the different definitions of health and how health as a concept is implemented or executed. These two different views see health as being either a personal choice, or as a social responsibility.Health, when viewed through the reductionist/mechanistic lens, is considered to be either personal or individually determined. This view is about a link between health and the body. The reductionist/mechanistic view is a medical view of health. Health is seen as being a medical problem with medical solutions delivered by medical care.In this view, health is medicalized. Medicalization is a process whereby non-medical problems and issues become defined and treated as medical problems, usually in terms of illnesses and disorders.The conceptualization of health in this view is having a healthy body. Health as a goal is achieved by deliberate and intentional action. Health maintenance involves will-power, self-control, self-discipline and self-denial. Health is achieved through body maintenance in accordance with physical standards.Worksite wellness programs today, with their focus on employee health status management, typically view health through the reductionist/mechanistic lens based on the medical model which focuses on organ related pathology within the individual. Health is viewed in medical and technical terms. This view fits right in with the individualistic and hard work core values of the American culture.The creating or producing view of health looks at health as being more than just about illness. This view considers the role of social, environmental, economics and behavior as determinants and moderators of health. In this view, health is more than about the individual and is seen in human social and cultural terms.When it comes to the creating or producing view of health, all the following matter:• How we are treated in society• How equitable society is• How clean the environment is• Living and working conditions• How much control individuals have over their work and personal livesIn this view, health is a social responsibility and the belief is that socioeconomic circumstances are more powerful in creating or producing health than medical care. As seen through this view, the main determinants of health are:• Factors unique to the individual• Individual behavior/lifestyle factors• Social and community networks• Material living and working conditions• General socioeconomic, cultural and environmental conditionsHow many of these determinants is your current program addressing?From a worksite wellness perspective, it is important to understand what causes ill-health and what is needed to create or produce good health. This understanding will help you determine a purpose for your program, along with making sure the programming and interventions are aligned with both the purpose and the organization’s culture.The workplace is the ideal venue to unite these two disparate views of health. Worksite wellness should address both individual responsibility, as well as the socioeconomic and cultural viewpoints through the creation and support of healthy organizations with their positive, supportive workplace environments, climates and culture.While recognizing and acknowledging conceptual differences, effectiveness and success in worksite wellness comes down to implementation, execution, programming, interventions and how the concepts of health are practiced in the workplace setting. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/what-is-the-focus-of-worksite-wellness-today-a-series-health-as-a-concept-think-about-this/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Habits – The Big Secret to Marketing Success</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/habits-the-big-secret-to-marketing-success</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/habits-the-big-secret-to-marketing-success#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:36:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=64</guid> <description><![CDATA[What do you think you need more than anything else to attract more of your ideal clients?Many people will say, “better information to show me how to do what works.”Others will say, “more motivation and drive to implement what I already know.”Another common answer is, “more time to fit marketing activities into my schedule.”And lots [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> What do you think you need more than anything else to attract more of your ideal clients?Many people will say, “better information to show me how to do what works.”Others will say, “more motivation and drive to implement what I already know.”Another common answer is, “more time to fit marketing activities into my schedule.”And lots of people will say, “I need better goals and more clarity about what I want to achieve.”In writing this ezine/blog for the past 20 years I’ve talked about the importance of all of those.But I’m finally understanding a factor that is much more important: good habits.Over the past year, I’ve been a big advocate of the writings of James Clear. He writes a blog about success and habits. And he just came out with his first book, Atomic Habits, which is fantastic.Even though James isn’t a marketing expert, I’m convinced he’s right when he says that the ultimate determinant of success is building positive habits.This idea is simple but true: Self-employed professionals who establish regular marketing habits have a much better chance of succeeding than those who don’t.And the crazy thing is that the four items – information, motivation, time, and goals – I mentioned above don’t actually make a huge difference.Information. These days, we have access to more information about marketing than ever before in history. And much of it is free and instantly available through a Google or YouTube search.The problem is that most of us have not established a regular habit of studying what we need to know to become better marketers. The information is useless unless we become proficient at implementing it.And even if we pay good money for courses and programs, much of it goes to waste. I just learned recently online that 97% of people who buy a course online never complete it.Motivation. If we measured motivation by intention, we are all motivated. Don’t we all want and need to grow our businesses? But we keep getting distracted and don’t follow through on our intentions. Again, the issue is poor habits.Time. If only we had more of it. But unsuccessful marketers have just as much of it as the most successful ones. The key is that they dedicate more time to implementing regular marketing habits.Goals. Nothing wrong with goals except that they are only a starting point for success. And they can get us stuck in the future, instead of doing what needs to be done today – the routine marketing habits that we perform every day or week.”A habit or system beats a goal every time.” – James ClearThe research is in and the conclusion is clear.Establishing positive and consistent marketing habits have a bigger impact on marketing success than anything else.We may have great information, high motivation, lots of time, and clear goals, but unless marketing activities are performed regularly and habitually, the chances of success are slim to none.The question you should be asking is, “How do I start establishing better marketing habits?”James’s Atomic Habits goes to great lengths to share a multitude of ways to become an expert habit practitioner. So I highly suggest you get his book. It could be the most valuable ‘marketing’ book you’ll ever read.But let me also give you my perspective on what it takes to establish new marketing habits.The C – SPAT ModelThis is a model I came up with for one of my marketing programs.Coaching or Context. A coach declares the game, how it is played and how to win at it. And this creates the context in which you play the game. It helps if you have an outside source that can hold you accountable to play by the rules necessary to succeed.This principle is why when you’re working with a coach or in a program that you suddenly find it’s easier to take action and form positive habits. The context of the game helps shape your behaviors.Notice that all professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and accountants go through rigorous training in the form of a professional school and internship. And in this context, professional habits and protocols are established.As independent professionals, we’d all prefer to do things on our own, charting our own direction. That’s nice, except that it doesn’t always work very well, does it?Study. A big part of the game is study and learning the body of knowledge necessary to perform effectively. Again, the information required to be an effective marketer is readily available, but you need some assistance in sorting the wheat from the chaff and studying what is most useful.Planning. All successful marketing needs a plan. The alternative is implementing random marketing activities with little structure and direction. So it’s not how much you know, but how you put what you know into action.Action. Success doesn’t come from being busy or doing a lot of things, but in doing the right things at the right time. This is where establishing regular marketing habits comes in.To some, it might be writing an article once or twice a week. For others, it may mean setting up more meetings with networking contacts. Or it could be booking regular speaking engagements.The secret to making this work is to leverage the first three steps of the model – Coaching, Study, and Planning, into marketing Actions that you perform as consistently as possible.Tracking. What gets measured gets done. And when we fail to measure, habits don’t tend to stick. When we measure and track habits, the chances increase dramatically that they are performed consistently.It can take some time to establish positive habits. You know that’s happened when you don’t even have to think about it anymore; you just sit down and write that article every Monday or make five calls to prospects every week.And when you’re in action like this, you create a feedback loop, learning what works the best and what doesn’t. This enables you to fine-tune and adjust over time until your marketing habits become more established.So, stop putting so much attention on searching for the “perfect” marketing strategy, getting motivated, finding more time, and setting goals.Instead, use the C – SPAT approach to establishing positive marketing habits.Cheers, Robert </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/habits-the-big-secret-to-marketing-success/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Allied Health Education Trends – The Changing Landscape Behind the Scenes</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/allied-health-education-trends-the-changing-landscape-behind-the-scenes</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/allied-health-education-trends-the-changing-landscape-behind-the-scenes#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:48:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=61</guid> <description><![CDATA[With more than 500,000 jobs added since the start of the recession, it’s no surprise that allied health fields are forecasted to remain a key source of job growth. Jobs in inpatient and outpatient settings and nurse care facilities will be in high demand and the healthcare support industry (such as medical technicians, physician’s assistants [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> With more than 500,000 jobs added since the start of the recession, it’s no surprise that allied health fields are forecasted to remain a key source of job growth. Jobs in inpatient and outpatient settings and nurse care facilities will be in high demand and the healthcare support industry (such as medical technicians, physician’s assistants and physical therapist assistants) are slated to experience 48% growth.Involved with the delivery of health or related services, workers in allied health care fields include a cluster of health professions encompassing as many as 200 health careers. There are 5 million allied health care providers in the United States who work in more than 80 different professions representing approximately 60% of all health care providers. Yet, that number is no match to the number of allied health care workers that are needed to meet current and future needs in America.Highly regarded as experts in their field, allied health professions fall into two broad categories – technicians (assistants) and therapists/technologists. With education requirements and curriculum varying depending on the chosen field, academic prerequisites range from less than two years for technicians to a more intensive educational process for therapists and technologists that include acquiring procedural skills. With such explosive growth in allied health care career options and so many diverse fields from which to choose, it’s no wonder students preparing for their future are seeking opportunities in allied health fields.Yet, with more than 5 million current allied health professions in the U.S. and more on the horizon, careful examination of the educational development and environment of emerging students identifies areas of needed improvement to meet the diverse needs of this ever-changing landscape.A New Path of Education – Trends Affecting Allied Health EducationWith student enrollment in allied health education programs gaining momentum, major advancements in technology coupled with shifts in education audiences, learner profiles, campus cultures, campus design and faculty development have spawned a new wave of trends that are dramatically affecting where and how allied health students learn. Understanding the dynamics of allied health trends begins by taking a brief look at a few of the societal and economic factors that have affected the educational landscape as a whole.Economic Trends:<br />* With the economy in a recession, the nations’ workforce is being challenged to learn new skills or explore advanced training options.<br />* The U.S. Labor Department estimates that with the current economic climate, nearly 40% of the workforce will change jobs every year. As a result, the demand for short, accelerated educational programs is on the rise.<br />* With retirement being delayed until later in life, a “new age” of workers has emerged into the job market creating an older generation of students.Societal Trends:<br />* Adult learners are the fastest growing segment in higher education. Approximately 42% of all students in both private and public institutions are age 25 or older.<br />* This highly competitive learning market allows educational institutions to specialize in meeting particular niches in the market.<br />* The number of minority learners is increasing.<br />* More women continue to enter the workforce – 57% of students are women.Student / Enrollment Trends:<br />* Students are seeking educational programs that meet their individual demographics, schedule and learning style.<br />* More students are requiring flexibility in the educational structure to allow more time for other areas of responsibility.<br />* Students are attending multiple schools to attain degrees – 77% of all students graduating with a baccalaureate degree have attended two or more institutions.Academic Trends:<br />* According to the Chronicle of High Education, traditional college campuses are declining as for-profit institutions grow and public and private institutions continue to emerge.<br />* Instruction is moving more toward diversified learner-centered versus self-directed, traditional classroom instruction.<br />* Educational partnerships are increasing as institutions share technology and information with other colleges, universities and companies to deliver cooperative educational programs.<br />* Emphasis is shifting from degrees to competency as employers place more importance on knowledge, performance and skills.Technology Trends:<br />* Technology competency is becoming a requirement.<br />* Immense growth in Internet and technological devices.<br />* Institutional instruction will involve more computerized programs.<br />* Colleges will be required to offer the best technological equipment to remain competitive.Classroom Environment Trends:<br />* Classroom environments are being designed to mirror real-life career settings.<br />* Flexible classroom settings geared for multi-instructional learning.<br />* Color, lighting, acoustics, furniture and design capitalize on comfortable learner-centered environments.The Application of Knowledge – A Move Toward Lifelong Learning ConceptsTo meet the ever-changing educational needs of students entering allied health fields, classrooms, curricula and teaching philosophies are becoming more responsive to the diverse settings in which varied populations are served. Educators and administrators are seeking educational environments that engage and connect students with their learning space to capitalize and foster knowledge, growth and learning.Flexible Classrooms and Lab Space:<br />Adaptable learning environments that provide versatility to shift from classroom to lab space and the flexibility for plenty of future growth are the driving force behind allied health classrooms of the future. Modern allied health classrooms will provide flexible, multi-functional, comfortable classroom environments that encourage a sense of community, essentially inviting the students and instructors to work together and interrelate. Studies reflect that students are better able to actively process information when sensory, stimulation, information exchange and application opportunities are available. Flexible classroom spaces encourage students to share what they know and build on this shared base.Student Areas:<br />Connecting students with the “center of gravity” core spaces for studying and socializing further enhances the new wave of allied health campuses. Flexible student areas that foster circulation, interaction, collaboration and learning enhance various learning styles and further reinforce students’ abilities to harmoniously blend learning with discovery and collaboration.Integrating Advanced Technology:<br />The use of technology in the classroom plays a vital role in how students learn and the long-term effect of knowledge gained. When students are using technology as an educational tool they are in an active role rather than a passive role in a typical teacher-led lesson. The integration of advanced technology in an allied health classroom allows students to actively engage in generating, obtaining manipulating or displaying information. Through this process, students become empowered to define their goals, make decisions and evaluate their progress. Coupled with student applied technology, classrooms are being equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and tools to prepare students for the transition from classroom to career.Lecture / Laboratory and Classroom Models:<br />High Performing Buildings: As allied health programs shift to incorporate collaborative, interdisciplinary classrooms and clinical experiences that mirror real-life settings, students are empowered to move beyond mastery of skill to lifelong learning concepts. By creating classroom models that take students directly into their chosen field and allow them to “step into” their chosen career in a classroom setting, students are essentially provided a “business internship” that prepares them for their careers far beyond traditional text book curriculum. Bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and the application of “real world” experiences is the foundation of the new allied health classrooms settings.Each school day 50 million children and 6 million adults enter our schools nationwide; each of whom is directly affected by the physical environment. And, while most people have heard about the benefits of sustainable design from an energy savings standpoint, few truly understand the benefits gained from a student performance perspective. High performance schools have several distinct advantages:* Higher Test Scores. Studies are confirming the relationship between a school’s physical condition and student performance. Factors such as increased day light, indoor thermal comfort and indoor air quality will enhance learning which equates to improved test results.* Increased Average Daily Attendance. Indoor air quality plays a vital role in the health of students. By controlling sources of contaminants, providing adequate ventilation and preventing moisture – all designed to reduce sources of health problems and inhibit the spread of airborne infections – students and teachers will experience fewer sick days, especially for those suffering from respiratory or asthma problems.* Reduced Operating Costs. High performance schools are specifically designed, using life-cycle cost methods, to minimize long-term costs of facility ownership. Using less energy and water than standard schools, means lower operating costs. Savings can then be redirected to supplement other budgets such as computers, books, classrooms and salaries.* Increased Teacher Satisfaction and Retention. Designed to be pleasant and effective places to work and learn, high performance classrooms are visually pleasing, provide the appropriate thermal comfort and capitalize on effective acoustics for teaching. A positive and inviting place to work and learn improves overall satisfaction for teachers and sets the foundation for improved learning and retention of students.* Reduced Environmental Impact. High performance buildings are specifically designed to have low environmental impact. They are energy and water efficient, use durable, non-toxic materials that are high in recycled content and they use non-polluting renewable energy to the greatest extent possible.<br />In short, we have an obligation to equip our students to do the hard work ahead of them.A Vision for the Future<br />With the rapidly changing landscape of education as whole, taking on the challenge of designing multi-functional educational facilities means more than just designing a building. From technology to curriculums, campus structure to classroom environments, those involved in the planning, design and construction must be dedicated to providing solutions that meet the distinct needs of today’s students. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/allied-health-education-trends-the-changing-landscape-behind-the-scenes/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Reasons to Get a Corner Entertainment Center</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/reasons-to-get-a-corner-entertainment-center</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/reasons-to-get-a-corner-entertainment-center#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:32:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fashion Design]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=58</guid> <description><![CDATA[Most entertainment centers rest against one wall, but corner entertainment centers nestle in the 90 degrees between two adjoining walls. What seems like an awkward piece of furniture can actually be a great space saver and has recently been relied on by interior decorators add dimension to an otherwise ordinary room. When shopping for your [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Most entertainment centers rest against one wall, but corner entertainment centers nestle in the 90 degrees between two adjoining walls. What seems like an awkward piece of furniture can actually be a great space saver and has recently been relied on by interior decorators add dimension to an otherwise ordinary room. When shopping for your entertainment cabinet or shelves, you will want to take into account the shape of your room and the other furnishings. All accounted for, you may find that corner entertainment centers or TV stands are your best bet.Pros of a Corner Entertainment CenterWhether you are shopping for an entertainment center or an entire new living room furniture set, your room can benefit from the addition of corner center.* Space Saving – The corner of a room can be an awkward place to try to position furniture. By finding a piece that fits perfectly into that area, you can avoid trying to position your sofa and chair around this difficult angle.* Leaves Wall Space Available – If you are able to put your television, radio, and other electronics in the corner, you can use the rest of your wall space for art, shelves, and more. This makes decorating far easier.* Adds Dimension – By positioning your entertainment center in the corner, you add an unexpected element to your living room. It also softens the sharp edges of the room, giving it a more inviting, comfortable feeling.* Versatility – As corner entertainment centers become more and more popular, it is easy to find the centers in all different kinds of shapes sizes and materials. You can find centers that match almost any furniture style and can usually find furniture sets that also have corner options.Picking a Corner Entertainment CenterUse these tips to find the best piece of furniture for your home:* Try drawing a sketch of a room before you add any new piece of furniture. You can try both a standard and a corner model. You will be able to see how the rest of the furniture will be arranged to accommodate your new piece of furniture. By getting a visual representation of your new living room before you commit to purchasing new furniture, you can be sure that you will enjoy your new arrangement to its fullest.* Double check the measurements for your electronics before you purchase your furniture. Some electronics need a certain about of room above and behind the machine to allow for proper air circulation. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions for proper set up to find the right measurements for your machines.* Check the aesthetics of your room before you make any large furniture purchases. Make sure that the finish on your center will go well with your flooring, drapes or blinds, paint, and other furniture. You may love that cherry TV stand, but it could clash with hues that are more subdued.Once you’ve found the right piece of furniture for your home, you can start using all the space you saved to add shelving, book cases, or accent tables. These extras can add personality to your home that a large rectangular entertainment center wouldn’t be able to provide. Your corner entertainment furniture can help you bring more of your interests and taste into your living area, making it more comfortable for you and your family. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/reasons-to-get-a-corner-entertainment-center/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Finding the Right Software and Accounting Programs For a Home Business</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/finding-the-right-software-and-accounting-programs-for-a-home-business</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/finding-the-right-software-and-accounting-programs-for-a-home-business#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:14:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accounting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[near me]]></category> <category><![CDATA[offices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[restaurant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sale]]></category> <category><![CDATA[services]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=55</guid> <description><![CDATA[Owning a business can be a rewarding and exciting prospect. As you get deeper into the process however, it can start to be to keep up with everything. The good news is that there is software at your disposable that makes the management and accounting aspects a bit easier to handle. With a quality accounting [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Owning a business can be a rewarding and exciting prospect. As you get deeper into the process however, it can start to be to keep up with everything. The good news is that there is software at your disposable that makes the management and accounting aspects a bit easier to handle. With a quality accounting program you will be able to pay your bills, print out invoices, manage inventory, and pay employees all in one place, which is much more convenient than using several programs to achieve these same exact results.A simple web search will reveal a smorgasbord of accounting programs to choose from. A good software program will let you manage invoices, account receivables and payables, inventory, and manage payrolls. Do your own research and choose the product best tailored to your individual needs.Easily among the best accounting programs is Peachtree Complete Accounting from Sage. There are several suites to choose from, including Peachtree Pro, Peachtree First Accounting, Peachtree Quantum, and Peachtree Premium. The most complete program is Peachtree Complete Accounting.The only problem I could find with this program is the setup and configuration. It’s an extremely in-depth program and the beginner may find it a bit overwhelming. As far as support goes, however, Peachtree stands head and shoulders above the competition. Once you figure out the vast array of tools at your disposable, you’ll quickly realize that Peachtree can handle any task you may require; it’s a fantastic one stop program. It will even handle any reformatting or printing tasks, completely doing away with a jumble of unnecessary programs.I need to keep going back to the many features this program provides. It does the work of two or three employees, allowing you to consolidate your payroll expenses. If your business has multiple locations or stores, it will render individual monthly reports and amass them into one comprehensible display.If you aren’t familiar with accounting programs, you may find it beneficial to have a trained Peachtree technician assist you with the initial setup of the program and guide you through the basic tools and features. Don’t let this deter you from trying out a Peachtree product. With time you’ll feel more comfortable with it and fully realize it’s impressive capabilities. You will find that most of the better accounting programs will take time to fully understand, so don’t sweat it. In the end, you will have more time and energy to improve other areas of your business, and leave the accounting to Peachtree Complete Accounting. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/finding-the-right-software-and-accounting-programs-for-a-home-business/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Reverse Branding: How Do Customers Create A Brand?</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/reverse-branding-how-do-customers-create-a-brand</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/reverse-branding-how-do-customers-create-a-brand#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:12:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=53</guid> <description><![CDATA[Customers create a brand for entrepreneurs. This is called reverse branding. Reverse branding creates the powerful differentiation that is needed to set a product apart. How reverse branding works is important for marketers to understand this in a social media era. The great asset that social media provides is scale. There are a great many [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Customers create a brand for entrepreneurs. This is called reverse branding. Reverse branding creates the powerful differentiation that is needed to set a product apart. How reverse branding works is important for marketers to understand this in a social media era. The great asset that social media provides is scale. There are a great many brands, there are a great many entrepreneurs, there are a great many customers. Many customers will choose a product only because of the entrepreneur who created it. This is an important concept in understanding branding in the social media era.The conventional means of branding seems to be that a product is created and it is differentiated from the products in its space. Social media branding is about a brand and its customers creating a friendship, a personal relationship. Because of this brand, this relationship, this friendship, a customer picks a specific product merely because who created this product. Three examples of this are Henry Ford, Steven Jobs, and Matt Damon.People chose the I Phone as the pre-eminent brand in smart phones because Steven Jobs created it. Customers had a brand for Steve Jobs. The brand is that Steve Jobs creates elegantly designed products whose technology is unsurpassed. This reverse branding is critical in understanding the success that the I Phone has had. There were many “smart phones” before the I Phone. Why did the I Phone become the pre-eminent brand in smart phones? It was because Jobs was involved. This is how customers saw the I Phone and Steve Jobs. “The I Phone just has to be the pre-eminent technology in smart phones. Steve Jobs created it didn’t he?” This is how reverse branding works. This is how products are branded with reverse branding. It is a powerful branding force. When done with the right entrepreneur, these types of brands are very hard to compete against.Water is an important food staple in western diets. It is an important staple in the energy drink space. There are many players in this space. How do you create a brand in this space? Actor Matt Damon has a great idea. He is creating a world class brand in water. He is doing this through reverse branding. Customers have a brand for Matt Damon. This brand is going to be hard to defeat in the market place. Matt, in addition to be a successful actor, is a social entrepreneur. He creates products to assist the economies of the third world. He creates products through micro finance. He creates brand through the involvement of entire villages. He creates products that people need and have limited sources to attain. He creates these necessary products by developing jobs in the village. He teaches people how to create jobs. He trains people to support themselves. He also creates products in which his co-investors make a great deal of money. Matt Damon’s brand is that he does good by doing good. He has a track record of success. In his water brand, people think like this, “this must be a good product. Matt Damon’s involved”.The Model T became an historic brand because Detroit had a brand for Henry Ford. The city of Detroit saw Henry Ford in a certain light. Detroit knew Henry Ford to be an ace mechanic. He was a champion race car driver. Detroit also saw Henry Ford “as one of them”. A working man, like themselves, who knew how to create a car for the masses. Henry came from their neighborhood, they worked with him in their machine shops. His Model T, in 1908, just had to be a great car because Henry created it. This is the brand that 1908 Detroit had for Henry and his car. This is how the Model T became the most successful brand in American history. Customers branded the car.A social media brand is a two-way street. Social media branding is when both a product and the market engage one another. A marketer brands a product. By the same token, the customer brands the product. How a customer brands a product has a great influence over whether or not the brand will be successful.Dean Hambletondnhambleton@gmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/reverse-branding-how-do-customers-create-a-brand/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Why Opt For Online Education?</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/why-opt-for-online-education</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/why-opt-for-online-education#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:59:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=51</guid> <description><![CDATA[Living in this world of internet and technology, one cannot neglect the importance and growth of online education. At this moment when we are moving away from traditional classrooms towards virtual classrooms, many people still argue that whether online education is a curse or a blessing. In fact despite a few small drawbacks, online learning [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Living in this world of internet and technology, one cannot neglect the importance and growth of online education. At this moment when we are moving away from traditional classrooms towards virtual classrooms, many people still argue that whether online education is a curse or a blessing. In fact despite a few small drawbacks, online learning has proved to be a great help to the people who are seeking to learn and study online. It has proven to be a move forward for many.We see more and more people taking interest in online education today. The enrollment in online course is at an all time high. A recent study has shown that there are more than 4.7 million students who are enrolled in various online schools and universities. And the best part is that these figures are increasing by 30% every year. So the numbers are going to be massive in come few years.The biggest reason behind opting for an online classroom is that with this type of environment you can study from anywhere and at any time. In the case of online education, as the name suggests you earn a degree by studying online in virtual classrooms. It is an ideal choice for those students who have trouble attending a conventional classroom. The reasons might include some kind of disability or a busy daily work schedule. Or you might be a shy person who might not be very comfortable in studying in a normal on-campus class. In all the above scenarios, online learning is the perfect alternative.Many times students complain about not getting equal concentration from the teachers. Online education is centered on students and a student can himself formulate a way of learning that is more suitable for him. Students have 24/7 access to the course material and they can study it whenever they want to.Attending cyber classrooms on internet is a very easy process and would produce students who would be not only fully acquainted with this study material but would also be completely tech savvy. The students and the teachers would be more interconnected with each other in this form learning.Students would also have quick access to online libraries and vast learning material that is present on internet. These resources might not be able to those students who study in traditional classes. Online learning environment also supports team learning and student cooperation. Due to the fact that there are no geographical barriers in this form of learning that is why the course material is diverse.Although the traditional classroom approach is still important and here to stay, it is also a fact that the scope of online education is only bound to grow. The reasons for this phenomenon can be numerous. It can be because of the flexibly of this type of education or it can because of the improving quality of the education. These are just two of the most important factors that are contributing towards the success of online learning phenomenon. So if you are also interested in studying further then online schooling can be a great alternative for you. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/why-opt-for-online-education/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Friendster – Paving The Way for Today’s Social Networks</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/friendster-paving-the-way-for-todays-social-networks</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/friendster-paving-the-way-for-todays-social-networks#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:58:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=49</guid> <description><![CDATA[Friendster was one of the first social networking sites to have been formed. It was founded in California by computer programmers Jonathan Abrams & Cris Emmanuel in 2002. Currently, the Friendster head offices are based in Australia.Since forming Friendster, Jonathan Abrams and has started another website, called Socializr. This network allows users to invite others [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Friendster was one of the first social networking sites to have been formed. It was founded in California by computer programmers Jonathan Abrams & Cris Emmanuel in 2002. Currently, the Friendster head offices are based in Australia.Since forming Friendster, Jonathan Abrams and has started another website, called Socializr. This network allows users to invite others to events, to plan events online, to see what each other are up to, which events, parties & social gatherings they are attending etc. Keeping with the social aspect of life, Abrams also opened up a popular bar in San Francisco named Slide.Friendster experienced popularity early into it’s inception; approximately 1 year after it was launched, Friendster had over 3 million users. In 2009, it was reported to have reached 115 million users.Friendster followed the approach that Sixdegrees took with the concept of “six degrees of separation”. Friendster simplified the concept into something which was eventually dubbed the “Circle of Friends”. The Circle of Friends displayed the intricate pathways which connected 2 different people online. Friendster emphasized the fact that genuine friendships could be established between people on social networks and that there were many ways to form such bonds online.Abrams described Friendster as a “dating site that isn’t about dating”. Many people used Friendster as a way to meet new people online, to form new friendships, as well as an online dating platform. Friendster certainly did not mirror many of the seedy dating sites available at the time, but rather focused on giving their members an opportunity to meet others in such a way that they could form deeper, more meaningful relationships with each other online.Friendster still offers their members many ways in which to connect with their long-lost friends & family, old schoolmates & business colleagues. When Friendster first entered the online social scene, it offered services which were very similar to other social networking sites, such as email and blogging. The ability to interact with each other on the basis of shared hobbies & interests, as well as the posting of video & music was not anything new. However, Friendster differentiated itself by providing services which were of a higher quality than other social networking sites, as well giving their users a safe, spam free experience.In 2006, Friendster was given the patent of the year award, for their method of calculating & displaying relationships within an online social network. In fact, Friendster has held many online social networking patents which have opened the way for many other similar sites.Just in August 2010, Facebook confirmed that it had acquired 18 of Friendster’s patents. Some of these patents include:System, method and apparatus for connecting users in an online computer<br />Method of Inducing Content Uploads in a Social Network<br />System and Method for Managing Connections in an Online Social Network<br />Compatibility Scoring of Users in a Social Network<br />Method for sharing relationship information stored in a social networkDespite it’s early success Friendster did not maintain it’s popularity & failed to achieve the kind of success that Facebook has enjoyed. The following reasons could be attributed to this:Users frequently complained of site load time delays & outages while being on the site<br />Users also found that there was little to keep them entertained while using Friendster. Once a user had built a personal profile & social network, there was not much else to do on Friendster except keep inviting others to join Friendster.<br />Due to technical difficulties with the site, as well as bad management decisions, Friendster lost much of it’s North American support, but remains popular in Asia & the Philippines.<br />In 2003, Google made an offer to buy Friendster, however, Friendster declined this offer. Today, many consider this decision as one of Friendsters biggest financial mistakes. Friendster then borrowed money from investors & is currently still running at a loss.<br />2 years after it’s birth, Friendster was overshadowed by startups like Facebook & MySpace.<br />Given the fact that users were tired of the site’s technical difficulties, as well as it’s ability to entertain, Friendster users were only too ready to try alternative social networking platforms.Friendster has certainly not achieved support in the same way that Facebook has, however, it certainly has kept it’s head above water. Friendster has received numerous awards, the latest being a recognition by Lead411 as one of Silicon Valley’s hottest companies. Friendster is still widely used in Asia & is one of the most popular social networks in the Philippines.Friendster broke new ground for online social networking and it is from this site that MySpace, LinkedIn & Facebook derived most of their inspiration. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/friendster-paving-the-way-for-todays-social-networks/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Education for All</title> <link>https://musickzms.info/education-for-all</link> <comments>https://musickzms.info/education-for-all#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:57:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://musickzms.info/?p=47</guid> <description><![CDATA[It is a sad fact that in this highly advanced society of unbelievable modernity in lifestyle and technology, Education as a basic human right is not available to all the people of the world.Like all other human rights, education is universal and it is an entitlement everyone can expect no matter what economic status, ethnicity, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> It is a sad fact that in this highly advanced society of unbelievable modernity in lifestyle and technology, Education as a basic human right is not available to all the people of the world.Like all other human rights, education is universal and it is an entitlement everyone can expect no matter what economic status, ethnicity, gender or religion they belong to. Education leads the way to the exercise of most other human rights by promoting empowerment of individuals, freedom of expression and provides important benefits in all spheres. Yet, it is an increasingly worrying factor that millions of children and adults globally are devoid of basic opportunities to study, mostly as a result of impoverishment and weak economies.World bodies such as the United Nations and UNESCO have formatted legal obligations concerning the right to education for every individual. These legal instruments provide the pathway for every individual to receive access to good education without discrimination. They recognize education as a most powerful tool that can help children and adults become economically and socially empowered and help them lead more fulfilled lives.The statistics are staggering. Nearly 93 million children all over the world remained out of school, as on 2006; nearly 80% of this number lives in Africa and in poorer regions in South Asia.The Education for All (EFA) initiative, formed in the early 1990s involves a broad group of governments, developmental agencies and NGOs who have endorsed commitment to “six primary goals” that will enable education to reach ‘every citizen in every society’.However, since the initiative came about, the underlying realization also set in that these goals cannot be achieved by merely providing access to education; duration and quality of education at primary and secondary levels are extremely important factors. The guiding force of human rights values and ethics must provide a backdrop in classrooms to ensure that children who enroll in primary school complete their schooling.The agenda laid down by the EFA went under the assumption that public policy enactment can help to transform education systems radically provided governments and political resources enact policies for implementation emphasizing capacity and quality development of literacy.By 2000, the expected targets were far from met. The World Education Forum attended by 165 countries in Dakar, Senegal proposed the Dakar Framework for Action affirming the goals of the EFA for providing quality education to all by the year 2015; particular emphasis for educating and developing the girl child received special attention. In reaffirmation, two goals proposed by the EFA – universal primary education, empowering women and promoting gender equality were included in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).The UNICEF is one of the five conveners of the EFA and a key contributor in achieving the goals; its responsibility covers early childhood care, education in emergency situations and providing policy and tech support.Indeed, achieving the goals for providing Education for All requires sustained and committed global response and involvement by civil society, development agencies, NGOs media and world governments to help every child irrespective of caste, color and creed achieve and realize the right to a quality education. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://musickzms.info/education-for-all/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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