You may think that text messaging, which has its own grammar and spelling rules, is keeping young people from learning good language skills - and here at ETR, we would agree with you. But not according to British linguist David Crystal. Among other hard-to-believe claims
By Michael Masterson | Mon, Sep 29, 2008
The popular image of the successful entrepreneur is that of a hardworking risk taker who acts on his own. The reality is different. Successful entrepreneurs work hard, but they are not risk takers and they seldom act alone.
By Early To Rise | Mon, Sep 29, 2008
Issue #2473 WEALTHY: An unpopular investment that could boost a sagging portfolio (Andrew Gordon) HEALTHY: Another reason (besides tight-fitting pants) to get rid of belly fat (James B. LaValle) WISE: Andrew Carnegie on teamwork ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Giants from all the major industries share this business strategy (Michael Masterson) Mud-wrestling ladies and a key to making sales (Suzanne Richardson) It’s Fun [...]
By Andrew Gordon | Mon, Sep 29, 2008
One of the more unpopular asset classes right now is a stock/bond hybrid called preferred shares. While they’re called shares, they have more in common with bonds. Preferred shares have a par value, coupon, and maturity date, just like bonds. And the nice thing about them is that common shareholders don’t get a penny in dividends or distributions until preferred shareholders are paid off.
By Suzanne Richardson | Mon, Sep 29, 2008
When I was younger, I loved watching Who’s the Boss. One episode still stands out for me. Though the details may have become muddled with time, here’s the gist of it: Housekeeper Tony takes a class on advertising from ad exec Angela. His assignment? To come up with a commercial selling laundry detergent.
By Early To Rise | Sat, Sep 27, 2008
Issue #2472 WEALTHY: How the financial sector is like a falling crystal vase (Rick Pendergraft) HEALTHY: Shake more antioxidants onto your meals(Kelley Herring) WISE: George Clason on acquiring money ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 3 ways to get a low-cost moneymaker off the ground (Paul Lawrence) Do you commit any of these common pronunciation errors? (Don Hauptman) It’s Good to Know… about beating [...]
By Early To Rise | Sat, Sep 27, 2008
“Appellation” (ap-uh-LAY-shun) - from the Latin for “to name” - is a name, title, or designation.
By Early To Rise | Sat, Sep 27, 2008
Delayed flights waste time for the flyer, and time and money for the airline. Happily for both, a new computerized tool could get many weather-delayed flights off the ground.
By Paul Lawrence | Sat, Sep 27, 2008
Obtaining and selling the rights to products can be very profitable for entrepreneurs, even those with little or no capital.
By Don Hauptman | Sat, Sep 27, 2008
As a copywriter, I collaborated from time to time with a friend, a marketing consultant, and we worked as a team. On one occasion, we drove to another city to spend a day with a client – let’s call him Dave. After the meeting, as we walked back to the car, I asked my colleague, “Did [...]
By Early To Rise | Mon, Sep 29, 2008
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