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Ghostwriting

garyha — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:06:09 +0000

How to write a business document for another person.

The following is a short article written by ITS Tutorial School’s Director of Training on how to Ghost Write a document for another member of staff. It is designed to give some quick tips that could be used to improve this skill. ITS corporate training teaches a wide range of communication skills for the business world. To read more articles by ITS’s staff please visit some of these links to our website.

Until you’ve made it to the very top of the organisation, you’ll often be asked to write for someone else’s signature. Conversely, as your responsibilities grow, you’ll ask others to write for your signature. Understanding the following realities of the process may help you and your partner focus on the project and its successful completion.

Set realistic expectations

No two people think-or write-the same way. Personalities differ and so do the ways we express ourselves. Thus the person who assigns a project should not expect the ghostwriter to produce a report, letter, email or memo in exactly the same manner or style as he or she would. The ghostwriter should, in turn, expect changes to be made, even though the draft represents his or her best effort.

Clarify the task

The two parties should discuss the project so that they are both clear as to the purpose, scope and content. While one would hope that the person assigning the task knows what he or she wants, this is not always the case. Thus, the writer needs to ask questions before writing- and sometimes while writing-to ensure that the final product will be effective. Misconceptions about the task can lead to unnecessary work and to bad feelings.

Make the style authentic

The style will be authentic only if the one signing the document adds some personal touches to it. The ghostwriter may try to determine a few characteristics of the other person’s style but should not become preoccupied with mimicking it. As long as the writer provides a well-written draft, it is the signer’s prerogative to make changes as desired. After all the final product will bear his or her signature.

Writing a document can be a difficult task but following some of the simple tips given above can help make this job easier and help you impress your superiors.

Tips For Finding Cheap Taxi Insurance

bob — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:56:08 +0000

Taxi insurance is a vital aspect for operation, from the perspective of a taxi driver. It is a legal requirement as well as safety measure from the individual’s side. This is so important because a good insurance coverage can actually help you save on a huge amount of money and secure you in case an accident occurs. However, these days there are so many companies, policies and plans to choose from that finding the most suitable and cheap insurance can be a tough task. Although the most expensive one of them all may seem to be a good choice, there are also several inexpensive policies that may include the same amount of the coverage. All you need to do is shop around a bit and put in a bit of effort to find out the best possible deal.

Here are some tips that can helps you get the most suited as well as cheap taxi insurance to cover all your needs:

Make use of the Internet to your benefit to surf and find out more information on taxi insurance and companies that offer policies. This can also help you locate from where you can get cheap taxi insurance. This tool can help you to get quotes, compare the quotes and find out what kind of coverage is required. These days you can easily get the best insurance from your desk, without actually having to go out and look for it.

Surf the internet to an online insurance broker as this can help you save a lot of time looking for the best deal. An online broker will help you by giving different quotes for taxi insurance. This will include different kinds of premium rates as well as different prices to choose from. You can choose the one that best fits your requirements and the coverage that you need.

You need to shop around a bit in order to get cheap and suitable taxi insurance. This is mainly because there are so many companies in the market offering comprehensive policies and packages that getting the right and most suited policy can be quite a tough task. Shopping around will help you study and understand the market rates. It will also help you to find out whether a company that claims to give you the best deal is actually over charging you.

This is another alternative to shopping around. You can ask around to find out if there are some cheap and profitable policies available. This process can actually save you a lot of time. You can ask some of the fellow taxi drivers. You may also check out the forums and blogs to see if there are some taxi drivers who can help you out with their answers.

It is important for you to know what you need clearly. This includes your limits in paying the premium rates as well as the coverage that you are looking for from an insurance policy. Remember that cheap insurance exists but it may take you some time to get the right one s have patience and shop around to get the best deal.

Where to Find the Best Cheap Mobile Phones Online

bob — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:24:20 +0000

Have you shopped for a new mobile phone lately? If so, you most likely have noticed that there are a multitude of styles and types of mobile phones available for your consideration. Not only are there a whole host of phones to choose from but there are numerous service providers all laying claim to the best prices and best service deals. With all the advertizing claims and ever more complex options, a person can get confused and frustrated shopping for a new mobile phone. Forget the frustration and throw out the confusion; shop thephonenetwork.co.uk online to find the ultimate cheap mobile phones.

If you are looking for a phone with music and downloading in mind, take a look at the fantastic Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. This fabulous phone is the ultimate mobile device for those who enjoy super quality music, video and entertainment. The total cost per month over an 18 month contract averages a very reasonable £180.00 to £200.00 with T-Mobile and £225.00 with Orange. Nokia’s 5800 Comes with Music model is available for a total price of £525 for a 24 month contract. Included in this price is all the music you can download from Nokia’s 3 million tune library over the life of the contract; plus, at the end of the contract you get to keep all the downloaded tunes. The 5800’s are the ultimate music phones.

The HTC Hero is one of the newest Android OS phones. It features an extremely high quality 3.2” touchscreen, trackball navigation, HTC Sense interface, 3G with HSDPA, built in GPS receiver, Wi-Fi, accelerometer, a digital compass and much, much more. For about £370 you can own this phone to use with any compatible SIM card.

If you are looking for sheer speed the Samsung Jet is the mobile phone for you. This sweet phone features a potent 800Mhz processor and TouchWiz 2.0 interface which makes it one of the quickest, smoothest touchscreen phones available today. Its numerous fine features make this device a great choice for business or pleasure. Multi-task manager, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, 5 megapixel camera, customizable widget screen, accelerometer sensor, smart unlock, WVGA display, built-in GPS and super sounds thanks to DNSe and SRS technology are among the wonderful features this mobile phone offers. Priced quite affordably at around £300 for an 18 month contract, this phone is a great choice.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 (formerly known as BlackBerry Javelin) is a compact phone that measures a mere 109×60x13.5mm. It features the clearest BlackBerry display thus far; 480×360 pixels on a 2.4” widescreen. This baby berry does not have 3G, it is a GSM device. It does however include GPS navigation, Wi-Fi, BlackBerry Maps, web browsing, messaging, 3.2 megapixel camera, a full QWERTY keyboard, microSD card slot that supports up to 16GB and to top it off, trackball navigation. You can get a free 8900 from T-Mobile with an 18 month contract priced at as little as £240.

These fine bargain phone deals are available online at thephonenetwork.co.uk where you will find only the best phones, the best service providers and the best prices.

Choosing an FTA System

bob — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:01:52 +0000

An FTA system means Free-to-Air; FTA systems require you to install an FTA receiver along with a dish to receive unencrypted transmissions. This is due to the fact that the transmissions are unencrypted or un-coded, you don’t need to pay anything to un-code those signals to watch a TV program and therefore, it makes the TV program available at no cost. This has made entertainment more enjoyable because your budget remains unaffected on a monthly basis because you don’t need to pay any monthly charges. You just need to invest in the right equipment, which is a one-time expense, and for the rest of your lives (or for that matter life of the equipment, which is undoubtedly durable) you can enjoy home entertainment for free.

There are many uses of having an FTA system. The following information will explain the benefits.
One of the major uses of an FTA system is that many mainstream broadcasters, such as German speaking channels, and many UK broadcasters have their channels available via FTA over a satellite dish. This means that if you have an FTA receiver, you can easily access these channels without any charge. Thus you can enjoy TV programs in your favorite language for free.

Many people want to watch religious programs but if they are away from their own countries, they can’t access those programs due to the fact that the TV channels of their current residing country doesn’t offer free programs in other languages. Therefore, you should keep in mind that Free to Air allows access to the programs in other languages for free. Therefore, it’s a big advantage because you can enjoy religious or cultural programs broadcast in your home town by using a free to air system.

Another very important use of having an FTA system is that many educational programs are also broadcast over FTA; therefore, students can get their desired programs for free by installing an FTA system. But keep in mind that the two forms of signals are Ku-Band and C-Band. These are the types of signals which your FTA receiver can receive. Most of the channels are transmitted as Ku-band and therefore you can go with a small dish to receive Ku-band signals and with the help of a rotor system, you can even increase the number of channels you can receive. However, if you want to receive channels transmitted as C-band, make sure your service provider’s system allows that feature.

Another use of an FTA system is that you can enjoy it even if you live in a rural area. This is due to the fact that FTA systems can also work reasonably well in rural areas where most of the cable operators fail to reach. Therefore, you can enjoy free programs regardless of where you reside. Nevertheless, searching for different channels and surfing is a very good hobby for TV lovers.

With so many features, what are you still waiting for? Just find the best service provider out there and match your TV programming needs with their offerings and purchase an FTA system for your family today. Go get it and enjoy!

What You Need to Know about the Market for Mobile Phones

bob — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:27:31 +0000

The market for cheap mobile phones is a vast and competitive market in today’s society. It is easy to find phones that are affordable and will fit your every desire. There are many manufacturers, models and plans to make things easier on the pocketbook. It is hard to think about how far cell phones have come compared to ten years ago when mobile phones were harder to find and there were much fewer features available.

One popular mobile phone today is the Blackberry Storm 2. This phone is a smart phone that has a thin frame and a full QWERTY keyboard. It only weighs about 3.8 ounces. This phone is well designed and constructed to make it easy on the eye while being easy to use. Below the screen is the QWERTY keyboard and a track ball that many people find convenient to those searching the web. Some of the features on this phone include documentation suites like Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel. You can also get onto sites and feeds like YouTube, Facebook, and MySpace. The technology can become your own private Wi-Fi network. The main features of this smart phone are not uncommon, but are more compatible with great enhancements. These features and enhancements make it easier for connectivity, entertainment, music, and other features.

Another popular phone is the Sony Ericson Satio Black. The design of this phone includes the hexagonal shape of the menu buttons. Like most mobile phones out now, it also has the features of a music player and 5 megapixel camera along with a personal organizer. This phone also comes with a 8000GHz processor, along with a 2GB memory and the capability of a microSD memory expansion slot,. The phones also come with an updated TouchWiz 2.0. The three-page menu design on these phones and the unique interface makes it easy to access media features.

One of the features that is special on the Satio Black is the phone book. This feature can hold up to 2000 entries, with each entry having enough room for six phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, two websites and notes. There are several other organizer options on this phone that include a calendar, a task list, a memo pad and many others. There is even a currency and unit converter. The Samsung Jet also comes with a Bluetooth capability to make it easier for those on the go.

The HTC HD 2 is a smart phone with a thin full QWERTY keyboard and it only weighs 3.8 ounces, yet it is solid and well constructed while being easy to use. This mobile phone features the QWERTY keyboard and a track ball that many people find convenient, especially to those searching the web on a frequent basis. More of the features on this phone include documentation suites like PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. You can also get onto sites and feeds like YouTube, Facebook, and MySpace. The technology can become your own private Wi-Fi network. These features make it more like a mini computer for business and office users than an actual mobile phone for even the least technologically advanced users worldwide. The features and enhancements make it easier for connectivity, entertainment, music, and other features that make this phone the popular device it has become.

Paying Attention to the Bottom Line

Dan — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:56:16 +0000

When it comes to doing business in today’s economy it is important to always keep your eye on the bottom line. While this is a vital part of staying in business it is important not to sacrifice quality, service or the benefits to your employees while you are trying to cut the costs incurred by your business. This may seem like an impossible task but in reality, it is one of the easiest things to do if you know where to look and which departments need a bit of streamlining. When it comes to cutting excess spending, one of the first places to look is your expense and reimbursement programs.

While these programs are vital to your organization, the procedures to processing these reports can be very time consuming and have the potential of not being as efficient as possible. There are software programs that are designed to not only help you cut out the wasteful spending in your organization, but they will also help to boost your bottom line in any economy. This type of software puts the control of expense and reimbursement programs directly in the hands of each employee, while still allowing you to maintain the control that you need to save money.

The overall principle of this type of software program is very simple and the process can be explained very easily. Each employee who has an expense or reimbursement account will input their information directly into the program, the program will then automatically check each report for errors or duplicate entries based on limits and restrictions that you have set in place. This process takes only a matter of seconds and the program will either approve each report for payment or will reject it and send it back to your employee to make any corrections that are needed.

This type of program will give your organization many benefits including boosting profits, morale, and the bottom line, in addition to saving you hundreds or even thousand per year in wasted funds. You will notice that your employees are also much happier because they will always know what is happening with their expense reports and they will also receive their payments on a more reliable schedule. Whether you have 100 employees or three or four, this type of program has the potential of saving you hundreds or even thousands in wasted expenses and labor costs.

This type of program will work for any organization no matter the size and will give you the tools that you will need to ensure that your bottom line is as high as possible. While it is important to remember that this is not the only solution that is available to save money for your business, it is a great first step in being part of the solution in a slow economy.

Using tolls such as these will allow you to keep your employees and will give you everything you need to begin to cut the fat. There are many more areas of any organization that can be ran more efficiently, however, the expense and reimbursement programs are a great beginning because there are not really any changes that are made other than the time it takes to process and check reports for errors.

Computers In Personnel Ltd
28-30 Chapel St
Marlow, SL7 1DD
0870 366 2345

How Companies Can Better Manage Employee Expenses

Dan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:27:17 +0000

Whether you are the owner of a small business or the CEO of a mega-corporation, employee expenses are an extremely important topic of focus. Let’s assume your company uses one of the common accounting software programs currently available; let’s further assume you called the Accounting Department and requested a report comparing Employee #1’s monthly expense claims to Employee #2’s monthly expense claims; these employees have identical jobs but you have suspected for some time that one is claiming excessive expenses, perhaps inadvertently but maybe fraudulently. How useful have you found the reports you obtain from common accounting software? Chances are, not very useful. So, what can a business do to better manage employee expenses?

Businesses in over 70 countries have turned to Expense On Demand to streamline expense reporting and reimbursement procedures. As a result, these companies have enjoyed lower operating expenses, better internal control and much greater insight into company spending habits.

By now you must be wondering about EOD, what is it exactly? EOD is one of the world’s leading providers for on-demand business services and innovative solutions that automate the field of expense management. Expenseondemand.com is a hosted business service that may be accessed from anywhere; you don’t have to be at an office to access the website. EOD is an extremely secure, hi-tech hosting service that utilizes SSL protocols to access data. Data is stored in an encrypted, secure format; EOD utilizes security identical to that of merchants and banks.

The services of Expense On Demand provide multiple benefits to any company, large or small. Some of the benefits of EOD include:

Since EOD is an online, hosted website there is no software download required. Furthermore, EOD (the host) is responsible for all site updates and all site maintenance. Companies only need access to the Internet and a standard browser with EOD; already you can see how IT costs will be reduced by subscribing to EOD.
EOD is accessible 24 hours of every day of the year; no waiting for Monday and the Accounting Department to return from the weekend to access a report.
Time savings are significant using the automated rule-driven employee expense processes. Processing employee expense claims is tedious and sometimes arbitrary in a manual entry and approval system. With EOD the company sets the approval parameters for expense claims. When claims are submitted EOD automatically analyses the claim; if it is within the company’s parameters it is approved, if not it is denied. How easy and quick is that? The only claims that require attention are those that are outside the rules; the result it significant time savings.
Expense claims may be submitted by PDA or Smartphone; a trip to the office is not necessary.
The rules-driven process of Expense On Demand gives employers and employees a sense of confidence that expense claims are being handled fairly and quickly.
With a click of the mouse immediate access to reports customized specifically to the companies specifications provide pertinent information to management. EOD is an extremely flexible analytical tool.

To maximize profits every company strives to minimize costs. Expense On Demand is a tremendous service dedicated to helping businesses better manage employee expenses and thus, reduce operating costs.

Expense On Demand Ltd
Abbey House
28-30 Chapel Street
Marlow
SL7 1DD
0870 366 2300

Finding the Perfect Ladies Handbag

Frank Stevens — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:58:45 +0000

My husband winces when I tell him what I spent on my handbag and wallet. And since the amount was close to our monthly mortgage payment, I can see why. A practical person might think spending a lot of money on a handbag or purse is a ridiculous waste of money. But there are some practical reasons that every woman should splurge on herself in at least this one way.

Your handbag is something you carry every day. A purse is not like a shirt or pair of pants that you may wear once or twice a month, perhaps weekly if it is a favorite wardrobe item. Obviously, your handbag is something you should really love if you are going to be toting this accessory with you everywhere you go. And a well made and well chosen purse is something that could last you for many years. Personally, I have carried the same handbag for almost four years. So when you break down what you are spending on a quality handbag by the number of years you will use it, the cost is a lot more bearable. Think of buying your next handbag not as an accessory purchase, but as an investment.

As I said, if you want a handbag that will last many years, you must choose wisely. So following are a few simple tips on making the right handbag selection for you:

The handbag construction and material should be priority number one. Forget about style and trends initially. It does not matter how cute the bag is if it is going to fall apart after just a few months of use. Choose a bag that is well constructed. Check the zippers, seams, and other hardware for quality. If the purse you are considering for purchase looks and feels flimsy, it probably is. Choose a handbag that is made of a sturdy material, like leather for example. Leather has a timeless and classic appeal and can be durable while still being indulgent.

The size does matter. I once purchased a very nice leather purse, only to get it home and realize that I could not even fit all of my essentials in it (cellular phone, wallet, lip gloss) much less the other handful of random items that rotate in and out of a woman’s purse on a daily basis. Thankfully, the store I purchased this handbag from allowed me to exchange it for a bigger size, but save yourself the trouble and plan ahead. Now, when I am handbag shopping, I am certain to give each handbag I am interested in a test drive. I simply place all of my essentials in the bag to make sure everything fits and there is still room for extra items.

The last thing you should consider of course is handbag style. There are many different styles of handbags on the market today: the clutch, the messenger bag, the rucksack, the shoulder bag, the tote, the over-the-wrist handbag, just to name a few. Which type you choose is a matter of your personal fashion sense. Do keep in mind your lifestyle when choosing your new handbag. For example, you don’t want to choose a clutch if you need both of your hands free when you are out and about.

Birthday Parties – For children or adults?

Charlie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:11:59 +0000

Over the years the face of children’s birthdays has changed dramatically. The days when the unwrapping of an eraser as the winner of pass the parcel are long gone, and with far more high tech children’s birthday parties, providers are cashing in.

With children’s entertainers charging prices in the hundreds of pounds, to provide circus skills, balloon modelling face painting isn’t it time to ask if its all gone too far. Children used to make stilts from old upturned cans or learn how to juggle with screwed up newspapers. As for face painting isn’t half the fun that children get to help face paint their friends as opposed to exquisite pieces of artwork that take so long the children start to fidget!

With regards to food there is no need to order high quality birthday cakes from the fine French patisserie, instead whip up a Victoria sponge with a bit of icing and some candles. Most of it will inevitably end up on the floor anyway.

There are so many quality party games that can be played and enjoyed thoroughly by all. Musical chairs, sleeping lions and with a bit of imagination pass the parcel, with a visit to the local pound shop, can still be a winner. Of course there is a whole catalogue of blindfold games that should not be missed. Piñata, pin the tale on the donkey to name a few. It’s always best to get some proper blindfolds rather than relying on a homemade effort.

It seems a shame that children’s parties have often become a competition between parents as to who can offer the best most original party. With a bit of imagination and looking back to see how parties used to be will save a fortune and the kids will still have a great time.

Attractive Storage Options in Southampton

Charlie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:34 +0000

Self storage solutions vary greatly in Southampton, as they do in all major cities in the United Kingdom. Fortunately, there many different companies that offer sufficient services and they tend to be utilized by a great number of people. Whether it is for business or personal use, the use of these companies is to the benefit of many people, regardless of the intended purpose.

In the city of Southampton, people have been employing the use of storage solutions for quite some time. Many of these are just what a person needs to maintain order in their lives and they are a very cost-effective solution in many cases. On top of this, they can nearly get as much space as they need. This is what makes this service worthwhile, being able to get exactly the storage space a person or business may need at a cost that is miniscule.

But although most of these companies are sufficient; they are not all the same in their methods. Some of the storage units are climate controlled and others are not. For instance, if a person is storing wine, or something that needs to be kept at a certain temperature, they will need a “room” that is climate-controlled, as they do not want to have their items damaged. This is nothing short of a waste of money, and in these times, this is something that no one can afford.

But something that everyone can agree on is safety of their items. Although it is a deplorable act, there is the chance that some of the units can be broken into, and some of the items can be removed. This is unfortunate, but it can happen. This furthers the need for anyone looking at options for self storage in Southampton options to make sure that their company of choice is one that will make sure that their items will be as safe as they can be. This means that padlocks are sometimes not enough, and there is a need for additional security measures to be put in place.

It is also important that the space that you choose be close in proximity to where the home or business is located. This takes away much of the hassle associated with traveling to the unit, as it may need to be accessed regularly. Luckily, since many of the units are in urban areas, there is the heightened chance that this will be somewhat of a non-issue.

In either business or personal use, these are just the basics in finding the best storage. However, in taking these things in consideration, you will increase the chances of being comfortable in finding the best space. Everyone wants to protect their assets and in having a great space to store items, they are certain to be confident in their selection. Fortunately, with the various storage solutions, people do not specifically have to worry about doing all of the work. With this valuable tool, there is a decreasing need for people to have to search far and wide for what the person may need, as it has already been done for them. Always research your options for self storage before committing to a supplier, use a comparison site such as www.spacefinder.co.uk.