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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>tlpimms.info</title> <atom:link href="http://tlpimms.info/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://tlpimms.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:04:38 +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>Time Management – Why it is a Problem</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/time-management-why-it-is-a-problem,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/time-management-why-it-is-a-problem,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:07:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time management]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=63</guid> <description><![CDATA[Some of the reasons people use time management can be counter productive to achieving sustainable change that delivers consistent results.Part of the problem is that the phrase can be misleading. Here’s why:Time doesn’t need managing. It’s YOU that needs managing!The problem is that you are diverting attention from resolving underlying problems permanently that would create [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Some of the reasons people use time management can be counter productive to achieving sustainable change that delivers consistent results.Part of the problem is that the phrase can be misleading. Here’s why:Time doesn’t need managing. It’s YOU that needs managing!The problem is that you are diverting attention from resolving underlying problems permanently that would create lasting solutions that would then no longer require managing.The problem with time management strategies is that they are often used inappropriately – and that is what concerns me. What we are often doing is using time management to manage ineffective behaviour patterns and bad habits instead of using them for improving productiveness and effectiveness. An important distinction.So instead, I chose to focus on, what I call, self management.Focussing on self management is about finding lasting changes to ineffective behaviour patterns and bad habits. Whereas time management often is about managing these problems. Self management deals with real change that delivers tangible results. Hence my preference for focussing on self management, not time management. You are going to dramatically increase your effectiveness if your remove problem areas totally rather than putting things in place to manage them.Now, don’t get me wrong, I am not suggesting you throw out the current methods you use to get things done or that time management tools don’t have a place. What I am suggesting is this……Focusing on self management is more likely to give real solutions, lasting change and effective habits that naturally produce results.A good starting point is to look at the mindset you go into when something comes up that you feel falls into a “time management” issue.If every time a bad habit or behaviour pattern surfaces your immediate mindset is to put a time management technique or tool in place to manage it, you are going to be forever in managing issues mode, not creating lasting solutions mode.The key is to create a mindset that looks inside yourself to the source and solution first and techniques to manage issues second.A good rule to follow with this sort of thing is to remember to always look inside before you look outside!The key to real change always starts on the inside, with you and your mindset. </p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/time-management-why-it-is-a-problem,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain Management</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/emerging-technologies-in-supply-chain-management,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/emerging-technologies-in-supply-chain-management,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:17:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time management]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=61</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Internet has an enormous impact on how people communicate, shop, and work. This technology has also created changes in how companies conduct business in the 21st century. One of the areas of business that is likely to see tremendous change in the coming years is supply-chain management. By harnessing the power of the Internet, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The Internet has an enormous impact on how people communicate, shop, and work. This technology has also created changes in how companies conduct business in the 21st century. One of the areas of business that is likely to see tremendous change in the coming years is supply-chain management. By harnessing the power of the Internet, supply-chain management will continue to evolve in ways that will enable enterprises to change the way they manage inventory, place orders with suppliers, and communicate critical information with each other.While some of these technologies have existed for years, or decades in the case of radio frequency identification tags, the harnessing of the Internet to these technologies offers the potential for transforming supply-chain management. Improved supply-chain management also means improved inventory control and increased profits.In 2001, Nike missed its revenue target by a significant dollar amount. The shortfall was explained in part by a failed supply-chain automation project. “Some estimate that new technologies could strip out more than $30 billion in excess inventories” (Fonstad). The term e-business – as distinct from e-commerce – can be used to describe the adoption of the Internet to accelerate the goal of supply-chain integration (Lee) Four emerging technologies and practices in e-business will have a dramatic impact on supply-chain management.o Virtual marketplaceso Radio frequency identification tags (RFID)o Synchronized planningo Supplier performance managementVIRTUAL MARKET PLACESMetalJunction is the virtual marketplace owned by two of India’s largest steel producers. Tata Steel and Sail Steel traded more than 5,000 tons of steel in March 2002. By March 2003, tonnage had increased to 43,000 tons per month (Mills).What is a virtual marketplace and what are its applications to industry? Virtual marketplaces have many names such as e-markets, net market places, and electronic markets. These markets all have common characteristics.o Reliance on the Interneto Buyers and Sellers come together without an intermediaryo Neutrality (all buyers and sellers are treated the same)o Information is provided about sellers and productsIn its most fundamental form, a virtual market place brings together buyers and sellers through the internet. At its highest level, a virtual market place gives a purchaser and supplier the opportunity to re-engineer the sales administration process, improve forecasting and scheduling, renew its go-to-market approach, shorten its order-to-cash cycle, and enhance customer service (Steel24-7). Ideally, virtual market places are centered on a particular industry. Some prominent examples are steel, agricultural products, and automotive parts. In addition to providing information on vendors and general information about its products, a virtual market may also offer product specifications, side-by-side comparisons, technical papers, and market analysis.Many challenges exist in setting up an e-marketplace. Primary among these are identifying the tools necessary to use the market, providing a secure environment, pricing, payment, and fulfillment. For an orderly marketplace, Internet protocols must be selected. The cost of the technology to access and engage in the market must not be prohibitive. Security and privacy must be adequate to ensure confidential transactions. Authentication and authorization of users from many organizations must be possible. Private communication must be assured.Pricing policies may be set or bartered. A common example of bartering, or auctioning, is E-Bay for consumer products. Payment procedures can be predetermined or arranged between the buyer and the seller. Finally, fulfillment of orders must be insured. As in the case of traditional marketplaces, failure to deliver in a timely manner will result in firms losing market power and ultimately may lead to failure (McKnight).A final issue of concern in virtual markets is jurisdiction and governing law. Virtual markets place its members in the global trading community. Since e-markets are a recent phenomenon, defining the legal system responsible for settling disputes is an evolving process. Current legal reasoning places jurisdiction in the locality of the market. In a virtual market, however, one must ask where the market actually exists. While the FTC has attempted to exert control over on-line transactions, a definitive ruling on the jurisdiction for international e-market places has not yet been made.RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGSIn November 2003, Wal-Mart gathered together its 120 top suppliers to announce it would require radio frequency identification tags (RFID) on shipping pallets and cases of merchandise. Wal-Mart set a deadline of January 2005 for its top 100 suppliers. The remaining suppliers will had until the start of 2006 to meet the requirement (Sliwa).A basic RFID system has three components.o Antennao Transceivero Transponder (tag)The antenna activates the tag, reads, and writes data to it. When an RFID tag moves past a reader, its information is transmitted to a host computer for processing. Most common RFID systems are passive and contain their own power source, have a short transmitting range, operate at a low frequency, and have a low cost. While RFID has existed since the 1960′s recent technological changes have reduced the cost and allowed the technology to be used in more applications.A common everyday use of RFID is the automatic reading of prepaid passes on toll roads. The advantages of RFID are many fold. For example, RFID is extremely fast, non-contact, does not require line of site, and can operate in a variety of weather conditions. In the case mentioned above, the benefits of RFID will go to Wal-Mart, while the costs are the responsibility of the suppliers. Kara Romanov, an analyst with AMR Research, Inc., estimates the start-up costs for a supplier who ships 50 million containers per year will run between $13 million and $23 million. These costs include RFID tags and associated hardware and software (Sliwa).SamSys Technologies of Richmond Hills, ON and ThingMagic, LLC of Cambridge, MA are two leaders in the application of RFID to supply-chain management. Sam-Sys is dedicated to an open system environment that will not limit RFID to a single protocol or range of frequencies. This philosophy is based on the premise of many vendors and readers that will work seamlessly together (SamSys).ThingMagic was founded in 2000 by five MIT graduates. It has developed low cost RFID systems. Presently, ThingMagic is developing and marketing protocol agile RFID tag readers (ThingMagic). In addition to Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense (DOD) is a key player in RFID development and deployment. The Department of Defense has issued a new policy, which requires all suppliers embed passive RFID chips in each individual product if possible, or otherwise at the level of cases or pallets by January 2005. In February 2004, the DOD hosted a summit for its suppliers to discuss its RFID plans (Broersma). To quote Colin Cobain the Chief Technology Officer of Tesco Stores: “The question is not will RFID change the way you do business. The question is will you be ready” (ThingMagic).SYNCHRONIZED PLANNING ACROSS THE SUPPLY-CHAIN”Synchronized planning, in the form of collaborative forecasting and replenishment, coordinated production, inventory and capacity plans, information integration, and direct linkages of ERP systems, is one of the most exciting developments in supply chain management in many industries” (Synchronous). Synchronized Planning involves key steps (Lee).o Information integrationo Planning synchronizationo Workflow coordinationo New business modelsFirst, information integration requires information sharing and transparency. It is the sharing of information among the members of the supply chain. Information exchanged may include inventory levels, production schedules, and shipment schedules. The benefits include better job scheduling and a reduction of the bullwhip effect. “The effect indicates a lack of synchronization among supply chain members. Even a slight change in consumer sales ripples backward in the form of magnified oscillations upstream, resembling the result of a flick of a bullwhip handle” (Chase 335).Planning synchronization defines what is to be done with the information that is shared. This can include collaborative planning and joint design. The benefits are lower cost and improved service.If planning synchronization is the “what” is to be done with shared information, workflow coordination is the “how” it is done. Operations that can be coordinated include procurement, engineering and design changes, and production planning. Benefits include early time to market, improved service, and gains in efficiency. Synchronized planning can lead to new business models. Not only can these new business models redefine workflow, they can lead to changes in responsibility for different parts of the supply-chain. A redefined supply-chain can jointly create new products and lead to expansion into new markets (Lee).Synchronized planning, however, cannot be accomplished without a tight linkage of all companies in the supply chain. Channels of communication must be well defined and the performance of each member in the chain must be monitored. The integrated supply-chain must hold members responsible for their part in the process. As product life cycles grow shorter and shorter, efficient synchronization of the supply-chain grows in importance. To ensure that the supply-chain is driven by consumer demand, and to decrease the bullwhip effect, synchronized planning is critical (Lee).SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTAs the supply-chains of different organizations become tightly intertwined, it becomes necessary to measure the performance of each member of the chain. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan testified before Congress in February 2001 that businesses were unable to anticipate the economic slowdown of the last recession, overbuilding inventories despite significant supply-chain automation (Fonstad). Even the use of the latest technology, therefore, may not guarantee that a supply-chain is operating efficiently.One way to answer the question of how well a supply-chain is functioning is to develop supplier scorecards. There are five steps in developing an effective scorecard (Golovin).o Agree on what is important and how to measure ito Use web based incident reports to communicate problems as they occuro Engage in continuous supplier managemento Measure to prevent rather than reacto Use web based software that all suppliers can utilize without making expensive investments in software and trainingIt is important that the buyer and seller agree at the outset on what is important and how it is measured. This is critical because once decided upon, the supplier will optimize its work to the designated criteria. If just in time delivery is a priority, the supplier may concentrate on this aspect of the order to the detriment of other factors. In addition, benchmarks to measure supplier performance must be realistic and attainable.Actual performance should then be consistently tracked against these benchmarks. The manufacturer and supplier should work together to develop benchmarks that are consistent with industry performance and product specifications. The use of web based incident reports is important in keeping track of problems as they occur. Incident reports should not be used only to track problems, but should be used to resolve the problem in real time. It is also important to measure the time it takes the supplier to correct the problem.Continuous supplier management, sometimes referred to as supplier engineering, has become more important as manufacturers outsource more of their operations. A 90-day review cycle can be ruinous when you are manufacturing an innovative product. “Innovative products typically have a life cycle of just a few months” (Chase 337). A 90-day review cycle may come close to exceeding the competitive advantage of an innovative product. Effective continuous supplier management must be geared to specific periods and tolerances. This is then tied to web based incident reports that enable alarms to ring when products, or delivery, are out of agreed upon tolerances.An effective supplier scorecard should be set up to prevent problems as opposed to reacting to them. The sooner you know there is a problem the lower the cost of resolving it and the greater the chance of preventing it altogether. The best scorecard not only measures events after they have happened, they continually monitor performance in real time. The use of automation is key to making this happen. For example, a system that matches invoices with purchase orders will catch pricing errors before a check is cut and a manufacturer’s money is out the door. Utilizing web-based software not only decreases the cost of a supplier integrating with a manufacturer, it speeds up the integration process. Web-based software also enables suppliers both small and large to participate in the supply-chain.The other four points listed above all rely on the ability of a manufacturer and a supplier to participate in the planning, sourcing, quality control, and delivery of a product. The Internet enables all members of the supply-chain to collaborate and work together as a team. Finally, by making supplier performance web-based, suppliers are able to participate in their own performance improvement (Golovin).CONCLUSIONSupply-chain management is an interesting and complex subject. It goes to the core of new business methods in the 21st century. The near universal availability of the Internet is the enabling technology for changes in how the supply-chain of an enterprise is managed. The Internet also allows organizations to adopt new business practices and enter new markets. By harnessing the power of the Internet, supply-chain management will continue to evolve beyond the changes being implemented today.E-business has been the logical outgrowth of e-commerce. E-business adopts the power of the Internet to accelerate the growth of supply-chain integration. While E-business has had a tremendous impact on supply-chain management, it also can be adapted to both front end and back end business operations (Lee). Improved inventory control and increased profits are two of the benefits of improved supply-chain management. As noted in the introduction, Nike missed its 2001 earnings targets due in part to the failed implementation of a supply-chain automation project. It has also been estimated that more than $30 billion dollars in excess inventories can be eliminated through improved supply-chain management. These real savings can be brought straight to the bottom line.Four new technologies and business practices that harness the power of the Internet are virtual market places, radio frequency identification tags, synchronized planning (RFID), and supplier performance management. Virtual markets enable buyers and sellers to come together 24/7 in effect creating a store that never closes. The additional advantages of virtual marketplaces are the elimination of an intermediary, access to product and vendor information, and a neutral market where all buyers and sellers are treated equally. Virtual markets give both buyers and sellers the opportunity to re-engineer their sales administration process.As noted above, RFID has existed since the 1960′s, however, improvements in technology and paring RFID with the Internet has expanded this tracking method beyond its limited past in manufacturing plants. The three components of an RFID system are an antenna, transceiver, and a transponder (tag).Synchronized planning when applied across a supply chain consists of collaborative forecasting and replenishment, coordinated production, inventory and capacity planning, information integration, and direct linkage of ERP systems. The four key steps in synchronized planning are information integration, planning synchronization, workflow coordination, and the opportunity to develop new business models. Key to synchronized planning is using the Internet for information sharing. The benefits of synchronized planning include better job scheduling and reduction of the bullwhip affect. The bullwhip affect magnifies oscillations upstream in the supply-chain caused by a change in consumer sales. Synchronized planning also defines what is to be done with shared information and how it will be done. As product life cycles grow shorter, efficient synchronization of the supply-chain rewards firms who seize its potential.Supplier scorecards are a method of evaluating members of the supply-chain in increasingly intertwined organizations. As Alan Greenspan pointed out in 2001, many firms were unable to anticipate the last recession and continued overbuilding inventory despite having invested heavily in supply-chain automation. This statement underscores the need develop the tools to monitor the performance of firms up and down the supply-chain. The five steps to develop an effective scorecard are agreeing on what is important and how it will be measured, the use of web-based incident reports, engagement in continuous supplier management, measuring to prevent problems, and the use of web-based software. In rolling out these tools, it is imperative that both the buyer and the seller first agree on what is important and how it will be measured. The other steps flow from the first.The Internet has had an enormous impact on the personal and professional lives of businesspersons. On the business side, the Internet has brought new life to existing technologies and offered businesses the opportunity to engage in the world marketplace. The harnessing of the Internet by business has enabled greater cooperation and information exchange up and down the supply-chain. The Internet has enabled businesses to improve the supply-chain by the way they manage inventory, place orders, and communicate critical information with each other.Works CitedBroersma, Matthew. “Defense Department Drafts RFID Policy.” CNET News. 24 Oct 2003. 5 Dec. 2003.Chase, Richard B., Nicholas J. Aquilano, and F. Robert Jacobs. Operations Management for Competitive Advantage. 9th Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2001.Fonstad, Jennifer. “From the Ground Floor: How to Manage Inventory on Demand.” Red Herring. 31 May 2001. 5 Dec 2003.Golovin, Jonathan. “Five Keys to a Successful Supplier Scorecard.” Vigilance, Inc. 5 Dec 2003.Lee, Hau L., and Seungjin Whang. “E-Business and Supply Chain Integration.” Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum. Nov 2001. 22 Nov 2003.McKnight, Lee W., Diana Anius, and Ozlem Uzuner. Virtual Markets in Wireless Grids: Peering Policy Obstacles. TPRC 30th Research Conference on Communication, Information, and Internet Policy., Oct 2002. Vienna, VA: Telecommunications Policy Research Conference.”Mills Warm to Online.” Steel Business Briefing. 1 Jul 03. 22 Nov 2003. SamSys. 4 Dec 2003.Sliwa, Carol. “Wal-Mart Suppliers Shoulder Burden of Daunting RFID Effort.” Computerworld. 10 Nov 2003: 1+. Steel24-7. 22 Nov 2003.”Synchronous Planning Across the Supply Chain.” Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum. 27 Jan 1999. 22 Nov 2003.ThingMagic. 4 Dec 2003. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/emerging-technologies-in-supply-chain-management,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The 7 Best Time Management Books Out There</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/the-7-best-time-management-books-out-there,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/the-7-best-time-management-books-out-there,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:58:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time management]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=59</guid> <description><![CDATA[Time management is a vital skill that one must learn to get the most out of life. Learning this skill is relatively easy as long as you know what you want in life and have the drive and passion to achieve it. To complement an individual’s fast-paced lifestyle, here are some of the best management [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Time management is a vital skill that one must learn to get the most out of life. Learning this skill is relatively easy as long as you know what you want in life and have the drive and passion to achieve it. To complement an individual’s fast-paced lifestyle, here are some of the best management books to learn from.The 7 Best Management Books:<br />Getting Things Done by David Allen: David Allen, a management expert, introduces his methodology on how to get things done in his book, Getting Things Done. His philosophy on time management is explained plainly in this book and, in fact, most of the present management methodologies are based on his management style.<br />Do It Tomorrow and Other Secrets of Management by Mark Forster: Mark Forster is a well-known author and lecturer in the field of management. His book, Do It Tomorrow, shows his alternative views on time management. In this book, readers will find the seven management principles that Forster has developed for effective time management. Both novices and experts will find something worth noting in this book.<br />The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard: Ken Blanchard is a popular author of many management books. The One Minute Manager is the first book in the One Minute series that Blanchard has published. This book is very brief and only highlights a few key concepts for effective time management.<br />Putting The One Minute Manager to Work by Ken Blanchard: This book is another Blanchard work that helps the readers of the One Minute Manager apply the ideas in real life. In this book, the readers will learn how to work well with their team in a lighthearted but effective manner.<br />Leadership and the One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard: The Leadership and the One Minute Manager is another installment in Ken Blanchard’s One Minute series. In the abovementioned books, Blanchard has stressed the importance of management and effective teamwork and monitoring system to become productive. In this book, Blanchard focuses on how to develop the leader in an individual to be a good manager. This book is a good accompaniment for the abovementioned Blanchard masterpieces.<br />The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: For seasoned readers of books about time management, this book is a classic. Stephen Covey’s philosophical approach on time management helps the readers have a clear viewpoint in life to determine their personal goals and achieve it. This book is a perfect life coach as well as a management guide.<br />The Now Habit by Neil Fiore: Neil Fiore has finally discovered the antidote for procrastination. In his book, The Now Habit, he introduces several effective techniques to overcome procrastination. These techniques and systems make management easy and fun so readers will enjoy applying these lessons in real life.These books about management are only some of the best in the market today. Whether a mentor or a learner, one can learn something useful from these books. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/the-7-best-time-management-books-out-there,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>SEO Ripoff and How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/seo-ripoff-and-how-to-avoid-getting-ripped-off,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/seo-ripoff-and-how-to-avoid-getting-ripped-off,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:30:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=57</guid> <description><![CDATA[You want SEO services but who can you trust to provide quality services?How do you avoid getting ripped off?We have seen it all with SEO and the truth is scary. There are big SEO companies all over like a plague and many are fly by night operations with little or no real world SEO experience. [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> You want SEO services but who can you trust to provide quality services?How do you avoid getting ripped off?We have seen it all with SEO and the truth is scary. There are big SEO companies all over like a plague and many are fly by night operations with little or no real world SEO experience. There is also an abundance of inexperienced individual scammers out there that have no real world SEO experience or knowledge in SEO but they have fooled many people and businesses that don’t know any better.We have had businesses come to us, after being ripped off by so called SEO experts, seeking help.One example is a new client that hired us and contacted us on a 3 way phone call so we could listen to what the BIG SEO company was offering to do. The SEO firm promised to make my client #1 on organic Google searches and stated they have special and secret relationship with Google. OK this sounds amazing but the fact of the matter is THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE and this SEO firm tried to rip another company off.To make things more interesting I called the SEO firm on my own and spoke to the same salesman I spoke to earlier via a 3 way phone call and picked his brain to see where the conversation would go. This so called Web Master told me each SEO expert they employ is responsible for managing the SEO for over 100 client websites because they are so awesome!I also asked them about Google AdWords which is something I also have extensive knowledge and experience with. I wanted to know how much do they charge to manage a small & simple Google AdWords accountant and they told me they charge per click instead of a flat rate to just manage the online marketing campaign. Not that I would ever consider outsourcing anything to them or anybody else, I was curious. I know and believe in the old saying if you want something done right do it yourself but that’s not so easy in these types of situations for people with no background or understanding of how SEO and the internet work.OK that’s just another way they choose to bill for a specific service and there is nothing wrong with that but when I asked how much do they charge for every click and they said $50. I researched the specific key words involved and Google wasn’t charging more than $5, yes five bucks, for the specific keywords we talked about.Talk about serious price gouging! And what is really sad, is many businesses fall for these types of scams because they don’t know any better or don’t know who to turn to for quality and sound advice.Not only did this SEO firm promise things that are impossible to guarantee, they demonstrated they are not capable of delivering the one on one attention to detail that is necessary to deliver quality SEO services, and their prices for shoddy work is way over priced. Now I am not saying good SEO comes cheap, because good SEO is very time consuming and requireds a lot of hard work, dedication, knowledge and, most importantly, real world SEO experience.So how do you find a good SEO consultant anyways?That’s a tough question to answer because good SEO consultants are usually very busy catering to their clients and know firsthand that good SEO requires paying serious attention to detail, and managing the SEO for 100 websites is a bad idea for just one SEO consultant.PICK UP THE PHONE and call him or her.The first thing you should be asking for is to meet the SEO consultant in person – face to face for a consultation. If they are not willing to meet you in person then STOP and keep looking.What if the SEO consultant is not near you, IE another state?Now things are different and meeting them in person is not so reasonable, but that’s ok.You can have a phone consultation and ask important questions.Not every SEO consultant will meet you in person for free, and there may be good reason for this. They are very talented individuals and their time is very valuable and most don’t want to deal with tire kickers – you know, the potential clients that ask endless questions seeking free advice, then never spend a dime.After you get that out of the way, ask to see some websites that the SEO consultant is responsible for. Ask to see natural – organic searches that bring up the websites. If the SEO guru can show you this and demonstrate their talent then you are on the right track to SEO success.Other questions to ask are how much do they charge? And what will they do for X amount of dollars? If the SEO consultant tells you they have special connections with Google or they own thousands of websites that can drive traffic to your website then WALK AWAY NOW!Other things to verify which you can do yourself are.Is the SEO consultant a real business?How long have they been in business?Do they have any professional references?Do they have their phone number on their own website? Or do they only communicate via email?MOST IMPORTANTLY, are they located within the United States?NEVER EVER under any circumstances hire a SEO consultant that does not reside in the United States for obvious reasons. Lack of communication skills, lack of legal – laws to protect you as a consumer, lack of quality support. Nothing is worse than being transferred to India when you need help fast.At the lease try to use common sense when in doubt and understand good SEO isn’t cheap.The old catch phrase I live by is cheap is not good and good is not cheap.This doesn’t mean just because the SEO consultant isn’t cheap that he or she is good.Now before you sign any contract or agree to a deal, find and pay a good business lawyer to review the contract to make sure you completely understand what the contract states and ask the business lawyer to clarify anything you may not understand. Spending a few hundred dollars to have a business lawyer review and edit the contract if necessary may save you thousands of dollars and prevent you from signing a bad contract.In conclusion you now know what to look for, what to ask and how to weed out the SEO scammers that are out there.GOOD LUCK with your quest for high quality SEO services! </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/seo-ripoff-and-how-to-avoid-getting-ripped-off,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>There is an excessive amount of traffic coming from your Region.</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/there-is-an-excessive-amount-of-traffic-coming-from-your-region,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/there-is-an-excessive-amount-of-traffic-coming-from-your-region,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:28:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=55</guid> <description><![CDATA[#EANF#]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#EANF#</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/there-is-an-excessive-amount-of-traffic-coming-from-your-region,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Off the Shelf or Custom Software Solutions – Which One Is for Your Business?</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/off-the-shelf-or-custom-software-solutions-which-one-is-for-your-business,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/off-the-shelf-or-custom-software-solutions-which-one-is-for-your-business,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:51:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=53</guid> <description><![CDATA[Business organizations often look for solutions that can help them to reduce their expenses. And for this, they hire software development companies that offer two types of software that suits their IT requirements. The first one is off the shelf software that is a ready-made application available and can be bought directly and used by [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Business organizations often look for solutions that can help them to reduce their expenses. And for this, they hire software development companies that offer two types of software that suits their IT requirements. The first one is off the shelf software that is a ready-made application available and can be bought directly and used by the organization. The other one is the application that the software company builds as per the specific needs of the organization. Both the solutions are different in terms of development and manufacturing.What are customized software solutions?Now the point is, during the period when business organizations make efforts to gain a firm foothold in the competitive market, any stereotypical product offering same age old functionalities may restrict their growth chances. It is for this reason that hiring a customized software development company is the most excellent choice at the moment. The prime goal of such companies is to create a precise end product that can meet the demands of the customers. Suck bespoke solutions are created only after clear understanding of the preferences and requisites of the client.Customized packages are usually built by using the most recent technology. The software is developed in steps and any disliking or difficulty of the customer is taken into consideration and is rectified during the formulation of the application and this is the most important advantage of developing such customized applications.Tailor made products often demand strict inspection and analysis till the final product is developed. Off the shelf products may lower the levels of expenses than the custom software, but the latter is always a better choice as it is beneficial in the long run.Some major differences between customized software and off the shelf solution:Cost of the software: The most prominent difference between the two solutions is the price of the application. Off the shelf software is usually cheaper than customized solutions because ready-made software is a mass production and their cost is distributed among several buyers, but custom solutions are developed for specific clients to fulfill their unique needs. So, the entire cost of development has to be borne by the buyer.Development methodology and usage: Off the shelf solutions are usually made for general purposes and they target one segment of the business, but are unable to fulfill any particular requirements of the organization. The client often needs to hire custom software development company in India to make essential adjustments in the software and to implement it. Since the solution is developed around the exact requirements, it is completely suitable and compatible with the processes of the organization. Employees who have to use this software also get accustomed to the system within few days. This is another reason that attracts organizations to develop customized solutions.Software updates: One of the major problems with off the shelf software is that it becomes very difficult to update the solution as the technology changes. To make any changes in the software, the organization has to hire a company and pay for the updates. Furthermore, there may not be updates or releases for long periods and this makes the software obsolete and old. Such obsolete software often harms the organization and this in turn affects their business revenues. On the other hand customized solutions can be updated whenever the client wishes to make the changes. It can be decided according to the client’s requirements and also their budget.Ready-made software have some advantages like quick implementation, tested solutions and even money back offers and guarantees in case the software does not solve the purpose. Some risk is always associated with custom software like unreliable solutions, not thoroughly tested and complexities. But these issues can easily be solved by hiring any reputed software development company offering customized solutions. Choosing the right parent often helps to avoid risky situations. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/off-the-shelf-or-custom-software-solutions-which-one-is-for-your-business,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>9 Ways to IMPROVE Your Options Trading Today</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/9-ways-to-improve-your-options-trading-today,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/9-ways-to-improve-your-options-trading-today,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:13:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=51</guid> <description><![CDATA[Here are 9 actionable steps you can start TODAY to improve your options trading.1. Learn and Master Options Trading FundamentalsIt is imperative that you understand the basics of options before you venture out and learn intermediate to advanced option trades. It’s the order in life. It’s the reason why we learn how to do basic [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Here are 9 actionable steps you can start TODAY to improve your options trading.1. Learn and Master Options Trading FundamentalsIt is imperative that you understand the basics of options before you venture out and learn intermediate to advanced option trades. It’s the order in life. It’s the reason why we learn how to do basic math and subtraction before we go into division and multiplication.You need to know everything about “puts” and “calls” — from how they work and when it’s best to use them. This also includes knowing everything related to them like expiration dates to where they are found on basic option tables. Skimming over the basics to get into more advanced trading is simply gambling.2. Read Books on Options TradingTechnically, they don’t have to be all about options trading since there is overlap in every investment book. The goal is to learn different approaches to trading the market. You’ll learn about things you have not known about before and you’ll even be able to refine your original trading strategy.One great takeaway from reading books is that you can also learn more about the hidden trading factors you don’t see everyday like investor psychology or market psychology. Did you know that these psychologies are the reason why technical analysis exist?3. Streamline Your Technical AnalysisIf you are looking at 6+ more technical indicators and use multiple technical analyses concepts against other technical analyses concepts, then you’re probably doing yourself a disservice.Simply learn and use the basics like MACD, support/resistance, trending channels, divergence/convergence, and moving averages.4. Continue to Paper TradeJust because you are trading real money it doesn’t mean you need to stop learning and trying out different strategies. You have to continue playing the market from all angles. If you are a market conformist (you tend to go with the trend), you can try a contrarian strategy. If you usually close out credit spreads, try keeping one open while legging in an OTM put option.Experiment and continue to tweak out your strategyOne great tip is to create 2 identical trades. One in your regular account and the other in your paper trading account at the same time. Then you can make experimental adjustments to your paper account over time and see how it fairs against the live account. This is a nifty way you can test different strategies while having a baseline.5. Choose an Option Trade That You Love and Master ItA great way to improve your options trading is by mastering a bread and butter trade. Learn all the ins and outs of your practice by back-testing historical data, testing current conditions using paper trades, and reading about your favorite trade in books.When you completely understand the intricacies of your go-to trade, then you’ll be able to better recognize situations and markets that your trade will flourish in. In turn, you’ll receive a higher probability of success and profit.The key is to stick to a basic trade like an iron condor or credit spread. No advanced layered trades.6. Stick To Your Trading PlanAll successful traders have a trading plan. This means, they have a strategy to get into a trade, make adjustments, and exit positions based on SPECIFIC events. Successful traders DO NOT make random decisions. Everything they do is calculated, measured, and analyzed.You can make an easy-to-follow trading formula based on technical analysis if you want to as well.7. Wait For OpportunitiesThis is a huge problem for novice traders. It was even an issue for me when I started trading. I would have a few stocks on my watchlist that I wanted to get into, but knew it wasn’t the right time. And then when I’m not looking the stock takes off. On a few occasions, I have actually chased stocks that eventually turned against me.These types of situations hurt in 2 ways: 1) dents your ego and 2) dents your portfolio balance.If you have the same issues, don’t fret. Luckily, it’s been well documented that more often than not, solid annual portfolio performance is often caused by having a strong exit plan.8. Document and Learn From Your Previous TradesEvery trade is a learning experience. Don’t focus solely on losing trades, but also look at your winners. There is always something you can learn.For losing trades, look into why the trade lost or possible ways you could have prevented it from happening. Analyze your entry, the adjustments you made, the exit, and the overall market behavior.For winning trades, look into why the trade won and possible ways you could have even profited more. Analyze your entry, the adjustments you made, the exit, and the overall market behavior.If you notice, it’s the same analysis for both types of trades. After a few trades, you’ll begin to recognize key characteristics to why some trades win and why some trades lose. From there, you’ll be able to recognize what adjustments need to be made in order to mitigate a loss or increase profit gain.9. Continue to Learn From Successful Traders that STILL TradeWhen you have a mentor, they will often look over your shoulder and ensure that you are setting yourself up for the best trade possible for the current market. You’ll know that their advice is sound when you see them trading their own recommendations.I find that it’s quite suspect to receive trading advice from someone that doesn’t trade themselves.If you don’t think you need on-going options trading education and assistance, ask yourself these questions:• Why do professional athletes have coaches?• Why do Fortune 500 companies hire consultants?• Why does the President have advisers?The answer to all of these questions is simple:Mentors hold you accountable, help you define & reach goals, are on the outside looking in, and they can provide a wealth of knowledge when dealing with the subject matter at hand. Basically, mentors help you become BETTER traders.If you are serious about options trading, then it’s worth your time to try a few of these steps out today. The more you hone in and apply a laser-like focus on your skills, the easier it will become to identify opportunities to make money in the market. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/9-ways-to-improve-your-options-trading-today,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Samples Of Small Business Subcontracting Plans</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/samples-of-small-business-subcontracting-plans,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/samples-of-small-business-subcontracting-plans,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:47:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=48</guid> <description><![CDATA[Small business subcontracting plans necessarily mean a large business enterprise sub letting or taking help from small businesses. In large business outfits, the amount of office supplies is great hence a small business firm is contacted and a contract is signed with them to provide office materials regularly.o A subcontract is broadly defined as an [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Small business subcontracting plans necessarily mean a large business enterprise sub letting or taking help from small businesses. In large business outfits, the amount of office supplies is great hence a small business firm is contacted and a contract is signed with them to provide office materials regularly.o A subcontract is broadly defined as an understanding agreed upon by a prime contract and subcontractor to provide goods or services needed for complementing the performance of the prime contract.o The service a small business provides, however, is not necessarily under the prime contract; it should satisfy the prime contractor’s ordinary overhead requirements attributable to the prime contract.This entire process of contracting out a part of the project to a small business firm is known as small business subcontracting. The contract is made formal only if the costs involved in providing materials exceed $500.000 for the entire period of performance.o a small business subcontracting plan must state an expected amount of business that the prime contractor expects to award to small business contractorsHowever, it is untrue that all business concerns need subcontracted businesses to reach the stage of completion.o In order to ensure completion, each subcontracting plan must name a manager or contract person, called a plan administrator, in charge of promoting compliance under the plan.Only when the magnitude of the business project demands calculated subcontracts sub recipients are brought into discussions.The subcontractor’s SBSP mentions the materials to be purchased, the total amount of money that will be spent on each small business outfit and the percentage of money that has been stipulated for supplies and/or services that these purchases represent.Small business concerns usually used as sub recipients of such huge business projects are:o Small Disadvantaged Business concern<br />o Minority Institutes<br />o Veteran Owned Small Business concern<br />o Women Owned Small Business concern<br />o Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesRather than waiting for communication, a small business can contact prime contractors directly to inform them of its small business.A small business can approach agencies themselves to show inclination of its availability for subcontracting.A SBSP is prepared by the principal investigator of the project. The principal investigator takes up the responsibility of meeting the goals set in the plan. If the SBSP fails for any reason, the contractor may be made responsible for the damage and the business concern handling the project may be denied new contracts.Once the SBSP is prepared, it is presented as a part of the business proposal. It is open to negotiation.o In soliciting subcontracts, prime contractors often seek several small business sources to insure they are obtaining a fair priceo If a small business is dissatisfied with the treatment it receives from the prime contractor, it cannot protest to the agency or General Accounting Office.The principal investigator informs the Procurement Resource Services (PRS) administrator of the need of subcontractors. The PRS then aids investigators in identifying suppliers as per the requirement of the project.o Prime contractors are increasingly aware of the need to subcontract with small businesses for delegating work.<br />o Certain small business contracts stress the possibility of dollar penalties on those failing to meet their subcontracting plans.Typical samples small business subcontracting plans require the following information:o Identification Data – name of the company, address, date of preparation of SBSP, Solicitation Number and Item or Service required<br />o Type of Plan – individual, master or commercial<br />o Goals – estimated dollar value of all planned subcontracting, estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned subcontracting to large business concerns, estimated dollar value and percentage of total planned subcontracting to small business concerns etc<br />o Details of Program Administrator<br />o Equitable Opportunity<br />o Reporting and Co-operation time line<br />o Record Keeping<br />o Timely payments to Subcontractors<br />o Description of Good Faith Report </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/samples-of-small-business-subcontracting-plans,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Introduction to Marketing – Part 6: Branding Strategy</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/introduction-to-marketing-part-6-branding-strategy,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/introduction-to-marketing-part-6-branding-strategy,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:39:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=46</guid> <description><![CDATA[Introduction to Marketing – Part Six: Branding StrategyBranding is a large part of marketing as it encompasses so many things. A brand is a name, term, symbol, design or a combination of these used by an organisation to identify it as unique from others. It acts as an identity and signal, communicating many messages to [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Introduction to Marketing – Part Six: Branding StrategyBranding is a large part of marketing as it encompasses so many things. A brand is a name, term, symbol, design or a combination of these used by an organisation to identify it as unique from others. It acts as an identity and signal, communicating many messages to the market. Position comes from the way the market views and connects with a brand. The strength of this bond and the value that customers place on a brand is known as brand equity.A brand/label name is the part of a brand than can be spoken or written, made up of words, letters and/or numbers. Brand elements are all of the central components that make up a brand, such as the name, design, slogan, and so on.Secondary associations in regards to a label are all the related elements, such as celebrity endorsements and product reviews.A trademark, commonly associated with a label, is the legal registration and recognition of an entire brand by an organisation that prevents the incorrect or unauthorised replication or utilisation of it. A service mark is the same as a trademark, however specifically refers to a service offering.Brand EquityAs mentioned above, the value customers place in a brand is known as a measure of brand equity. This value grows in stages:(1) Salience: this is general awareness of a label by the market, and is part of a general identity. The marketing strategy at this level is focused on determining who the brand is.(2) Imagery and performance are the visual association and product behaviour of a brand that communicate the features of what a label is to the market. At this level, the marketing strategy is focused on the meaning of the brand and what it is.(3) Feelings and judgements refer to the critical analysis and emotional connections that label has with the market, which communicate the personality of the label. At this point, marketing strategy is focused on response and what it is about the label that customers find appealing.(4) The pinnacle of brand equity is known as brand resonance. At this point, the label has a relationship with the customer and spurs a certain behaviour in response to the label. Marketing strategy here is about fostering brand loyalty by focusing on what the label is worth to a customer.Brand DevelopmentThere are two main approaches to developing a brand. An organisation can utilise a high budget and spend a lot of money to heavily communicate messages and increase awareness, or approach with a low budget, and instead, rely on other communication, such as word-of-mouth and very obvious brand names.Depending on the approach above, the brand name can line on a spectrum from:(1) Fictitious- such as Sony or Apple. The name is so obscure that it requires specifically teaching the market about what the product behind the label is or does.(2) Associative- names that allude slightly to their product’s function, but are conjured up on top.(3) Suggestive- label names that are semi-descriptive but a slight play on words.(4) Descriptive- such as Quick Copy or Pizza Hut. These names are more obviousObviously, the more fictitious end of the spectrum has the advantage of being unique and therefore easier to legally protect, however an organisation much teach the market about themselves (which may not always be a negative).The descriptive side offers a far more descriptive and obvious name that signal the right kind of image when a customer hears it, however because they are so run-of-the-mill, it can be difficult to be unique and tricky to legally protect.The goal of brand development is to increase brand equity so that the market pays attention and values a brand enough to generate popularity and sales. A good brand is strong, favourable, compatible with the product, unique and memorable.LogosA logo is the visual brand element or a brand, and can either be used with or without the name, depending on the knowledge of the target market. Logos can enhance or hinder and image, which is why it’s important for an organisation to ensure it matches the brand well.Label AssociationThere are several other brand elements that partner with a brand and impact on brand image and brand equity. These can be secondary associations, and include:(1) The organisation itself and its branding (such as Nestle’s Purina pet care sub-brand)<br />(2) The country of origin and its connotations (such as Italian wine or Swiss watches)<br />(3) Distribution channels (sold in nice stores, or particular outlets)<br />(4) Co-branding with other brands<br />(5) Characters (licencing and mascots)<br />(6) Celebrity endorsements<br />(7) Events and sponsorship associations<br />(8) Third-party sources (such as awards and product reviews)<br />(9) An associated slogan or jingle (to add more information or increase recall).All of these elements impact on how the market values and sees a brand.Brand ExtensionOnce a brand is in a market, an organisation may choose to extend its use. There are four types of brand extension methods.(1) Line Extension: where the product category and brand is already in existence (such as adding flavours or colours)(2) Brand Extension: New category, but an existing brand(3) Multibranding: Existing category but new brand (Toyota and Lexus cars)(4) New Brand: New product category and brand name </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/introduction-to-marketing-part-6-branding-strategy,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Search Results</title> <link>https://tlpimms.info/search-results-2,html</link> <comments>https://tlpimms.info/search-results-2,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:32:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://tlpimms.info/?p=44</guid> <description><![CDATA[#EANF#]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#EANF#</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://tlpimms.info/search-results-2,html/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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