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10 Things to Remember When Applying For a Business Loan

Precision and planning are the key stepping stones when you are planning to take a loan for your new start up or for business expansion. Different banks will have a different set of criteria and each banks’ requirements will vary. Also, while business loans are unsecured loans by nature, some financial institutions might ask you to provide some sort of collateral from your end as a guarantee. There are numerous business loans available in the market and these business loans can be used for different reasons such as purchasing equipments, vehicles or building inventory, among other things. Just having a brilliant business idea will not help you go all the way. Your ideas will need adequate capital for successful execution. Often many startups fail to gain traction within the early years owing to the lack of financing. So, here are a few tips and pointers to help you boost your chances of getting that much-needed business loan sanctioned. 1. Prepare a business plan The way you envis

10 Tips to Prepare Yourself for Graduation Day

Graduation day is an exciting time, but you want to make sure you plan ahead so you can truly enjoy it. Here are ten tips to make your graduation day go smoothly! 1. Keep up with your schoolwork First things first, if you want to enjoy your big graduation day, make sure you do the work to get there! It’s easy to get caught up in college applications or just celebrating your senior year with friends, but make sure you’re still doing your schoolwork and keeping your grades up. If you need motivation or a helping hand, you can look to parents, teachers, or your guidance counselor for advice and assistance. Plus, there are tons of great organizations devoted to helping students reach their dream of graduating and heading to a better college! Here’s an example of heart-touching story of Christopher Yanov who helped many such students get scholarships and transformed their lives. You can’t expect a better helping hand than this. 2. Plan for the future Though it may sometimes seem like

7 Secret Techniques to Cope with Stress at Work

In this day and age, almost everybody experience some stress at work. In fact, unhealthy working is the main reason for stress these days. If you feel like work stress is getting the best of you, here are some great tips, to help you deal with the pressure! 1.Take breaks Most workplaces allow their workers regular breaks throughout the day. In fact, studies have shown that taking breaks can actually boost productivity levels. So, if you ever feel pressured to skip your breaks, just remember that your time may actually be better spent relaxing. You could take a walk around the block, call a friend, grab a coffee, or anything else that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to get back to work. 2. Practice relaxation techniques Though taking your breaks is a great way to de-stress during the work day, sometimes you need to calm down even when you can’t get away from your desk.  For those instances, you may well want to learn some relaxation techniques, you can use without g

How to Start Working for Yourself and Become Your Own Boss

Starting your own business can be a scary thing, but it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Obviously, there is going to be a lot of hard work to do at first, but if you put everything you have into it, you will enjoy success. The best part is, you will be working for yourself and not contributing to some big corporation. Before you can start your own business , there are a lot of things that need to be considered, including the benefits of being your own boss and how to succeed as an entrepreneur. Benefits of Being Your Own Boss When one thinks about being their own boss, one of the first things that comes to mind is the freedom they will have to set their own hours and work with no one hovering over their shoulder all the time. Of course, there are several other benefits as well. For one thing, with the exception of taxes and other expenses, you get to keep all of the profits. Here are a few more benefits to being your own boss. You Save Money – Onc

How To Select The Best T-Shirt For Yourself

T-shirts are considered our everyday dress, both casual and trendy. However, most people are not aware of the fact that their history goes back about a hundred years. As the name implies, these shirts were named for their “T” shape. Though we have given them a more casual nature these days, they were previously used as undershirts to absorb sweat, doors, and dust, preventing the outer clothes from being affected by perspiration. As the world entered the industrial revolution, more and more men started engaging in activities that generated sweat and grime on the body, such as underground mining and construction. The traditional rough-and-tough undershirts were made into a softer cotton material so that the workers felt comfortable while wearing it under their clothing. Over time, the material got softer and the quality got higher — i.e. from undershirts to day-to-day shirts. How to choose the best t-shirt depends on the type you want and the body figure you have. Let’s have a look

6 Reasons Why Forty is the New Thirty!

Already forty? Or on your way there? Gear up for the best decade of your life so far. Life is what we make it and this new outlook shows people living the best years of their lives at forty onwards. I’m doing it and I’m going to share how you can get on track and enjoy the next amazing decades of life. 1. Stay motivated I believe there is a basic life formula. 1-20 years old: You are acquiring a basic skill set. 20-40 years old: You are applying those skills to fit in and gain some life experience. 40-60 years old: You learn how to proactively apply those skills to create something that excites you and motivates you to build your most extraordinary life! You just have to start. That’s the big tip. You’re never ever too old. 2. Higher levels of confidence By the time you’ve hit 40, you’ve experienced a fair share of what life can dish out and you’ve navigated it successfully. The more life experience you have, the higher your confidence grows, and it’s the same in any trade.

7 Traits of Highly Effective Leaders In The 21st Century

Whether you believe it or not, it takes more than just hard work to become a successful leader. The best leaders in the world, are able to use their passion to drive an organization. Your passion should absolutely be a part of who you are as a leader, but you should lead with your head as well as your heart. People already know the more common leadership traits. Leaders have a guiding vision, are passionate and possess integrity. There are also plenty of other leadership traits, including some traits that were once thought of as being weaknesses. You can grow and develop these traits to become a better leader and further your career; whether at home, at work, in your community or in your overall life. Effective Leaders are Empathic Empathy is simply the ability to understand how people feel and also share in those feelings. Empathy is important in a workplace, because it allows you handle relationships and manage conflicts. Empathy is also important because it allows you to connec