Hate those long airport layovers? What about waiting hours in the terminal to catch that red eye? Well, YOtel is the cure for those airport blues. These comfy quarters will be located within the airport terminal and available for 4 hour blocks (with hourly extensions available) at a cost of about $50. […]
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Cure For The Airport Layover Blues: YOtel
Published by January 29th, 2007 in Business, Hotels, News, Real Estate News, Sellsius Real Estate Blog and Technology. 6 CommentsThe Easiest Way To Take A Screenshot: FastStone Capture
Published by January 26th, 2007 in Blogging, Business, Real Estate Marketing, Real estate, Technology and Tips. 6 CommentsScreenshots are useful for blog posts or in your business to send as email attachments.
FastStone Capture is the best and easiest way to take screenshots. Not only can you easily take screenshots of ANYTHING on your computer monitor, you can resize the image at the same time. There are alot of other features […]
Fear And Loathing In The Real Estate Industry
Published by January 23rd, 2007 in Brokers & Professionals, Business, Real estate, Technology and zillow. 19 CommentsSo, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.
FDR, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1933
Wellcome Mat blog had a great post about The Fear in the real estate industry. It […]
Marketplace Chaplains Bring Love to the Job
Published by January 22nd, 2007 in Business and Marketplace Chaplains.
Marketplace Chaplains brings professionally trained people into the workplace to assist employees with their problems. Its Employee Care Program is modeled on the US Military Chaplain–a neutral, always available caregiver.
Here are the benefits to companies that use Marketplace Chaplains:
Decreased Absenteeism
Improves Morale and Teamwork
Increases Retention
People feel valued
Increases Productivity
The company has 1,787 male and female chaplains in […]
Microsoft Will Pay You $100,000 For Your Idea
Published by January 7th, 2007 in Business, Contest, Hot News, Ideas and Microsoft.You know that idea you had for a topless shoeshine business? (Don’t laugh. There was one in San Francisco, so I’ve heard. I think it lost it’s shirt, though [beat you to it TB].) Well, enter it into Microsoft’s Idea Wins Small Business Idea Contest and you can win $100,000 and retail space […]
Underwater Hotel Getaways
Published by December 26th, 2006 in Business, Getaways, Hotels and Vacation. 8 CommentsThese unusual underwater hotels offer unique getaways. Jules Undersea Lodge, Utter Inn and Huvafen Fushi each offer a different hotel experience. Saunaline is a floating sauna. Anytime’s a good time to get away.
Jules Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, FL
Probably the first underwater hotel, it is located in Emerald Lagoon, a protected reef area. […]
Create Your Unique Currency
Published by December 22nd, 2006 in Blogging, Branding/ Marketing, Brokers & Professionals and Business.Hugh MacLeod of gaping void blog wrote a post yesterday that can be applied to blogging and business, perhaps to life in general. It’s about creating your unique identity or brand which then becomes valuable currency. As one commentor stated, “currency” means much more than a Unique Selling Proposition because it implies an […]
Women Buyers Most Influenced By Advertising Inserts
Published by December 21st, 2006 in Advertising, Business, Buyers, Retail and Studies & Stats. 4 CommentsWomen buyers are more influenced by advertising circulars/inserts, television and newspaper ads than the internet, according to a recent study by Vertis. It’s not even close. When asked which MOST influences their buying decision, 67% said either TV, print circulars or newspaper ads. Advertising circulars and inserts were #1 at 38% (up from […]
Goldman Sachs Shares The Booty
Published by December 20th, 2006 in Business, Hot News and Residential Real Estate. 1 CommentHow much money does a person need?
. ——–Just a little more. (blog comment)
Goldman Sachs announced the end-of-year bonuses for its employees. A whopping 16.5 BILLION! Several top traders are said to make close to $100 million. Other employees […]
Word Of Mouth Is More Powerful Offline
Published by December 18th, 2006 in Advertising, Branding/ Marketing, Business, Social Network and word of mouth advertising. 1 CommentWord of Mouth (WOM) is a powerful means of consumer communication. You might be surprised to learn that most consumers spread their love of a product or service offline, in face to face conversations. Online word of mouth accounts for only a small percentage, according to a recent study.
A new study […]
