Category: Business Economy

New Trend in Manufacturing – Cost of “Made in China” Rising Rapidly

During the last two decades, people in the United States have all discovered the new inexpensive products that are made in China. You can walk into any supermarket like Wal-Mart, K-Mart to high-end stores like Macy’s or even Gucci stores, you will find them. From the smallest stuff like cell phone covers, bracelets, toys to …

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“Owning” a Real Estate Property in China

To most Americans, owing a real estate property means paying the brokers to buy, dealing with the title companies, and paying the real estate taxes, what they don’t realize, is that all the above are activities that allows complete ownership of the property, which is protected by the Constitution. Owning a home has always been …

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What’s the difference between Sales and Marketing?

Many people mistakenly think that selling and marketing are the same–they aren’t.    You might already know that the marketing process is broad and includes all of the following: Discovering what product, service or idea customers want. Producing a product with the appropriate features and quality. Pricing the product correctly. Promoting the product; spreading the …

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A Little Advice

One of the first things you learn as a Fool is that the vast majority of mutual funds do not beat the market, so why buy one? Well, some people may still be tempted, when investing only a small sum, to let a money manager do their work for them. After all, how can you …

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The Personal Touch of Business

Many business owners assume they’ve done their best by their workers by providing a good work environment with adequate equipment, attractive surroundings, competitive salaries and a full array of benefits. Yet with tight labor markets, business owners and their managements should try to go the extra mile by creating the right emotional climate at work. …

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