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Server Virtualization

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The term ‘server virtualization’ is something of a paradoxical terminology. Imagine having to work on a ‘virtual server’ many people, not familiar with IT terminology, will wonder how you can use a ‘virtual’ machine. To them virtual would mean something that should be, but it not. However, to a computer savvy person the term ‘virtual server’ may not come through as such a confusing term. After all they are used to dealing with ‘virtual assistants’ all the time.

What Can Server Virtualization Achieve?

In two simple words, savings and efficiency, what more can an entrepreneur want and desire? Server virtualization is a technology that all businesses using multiple servers should invest in, and the earlier the better. Server virtualization reduces the need to have multiple servers running in a rack simultaneously and service different clients on a network. Given that no single server utilizes the full potential of the hardware installed only means that a lot of resources is wasted. Not only is the server wasting its hardware resources by under-utilizing them, it is also wasting electric power by itself and through the switches that are connecting the servers to the network. Anyone familiar with networking will acknowledge the fact that network switches guzzle electric power. Server virtualization does away with all the unnecessary hardware and saves on investment as well as running costs.

Payment Terms For Your Computer Consultancy

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Payment terms are the one thing that even your best customers will abuse if you let them.  When you set your payment terms you need to look out for yourself.  You don’t want to get into the habit of extending credit and giving discounts when they are not warranted. Here are some tips and tricks to get the most mileage out of your payment terms.

Setting Payment Terms

Another term for payment terms is stolen discounts.  When you have payment terms like net 30, people assume you’re giving them credit.   Use net seven or net ten instead.

Avoid saying payment on receipt. How do you know when they receive it? It’s very ambiguous.

Always put a specific payment due date on your invoice.

When payments go past due, then you have to deal with the issue of collecting your money.  Some tips to use when faced with this situation include:

When a customer is slow at paying, pull your own reigns back and delay their appointments for another week.  Typically the invoice clears pretty quickly, especially if there’s an emergency.

Pick up the phone, phone calls work better than faxes or letters. You are likely to get the news you want to hear when they have to talk to you.

Even better than phone calls are personal visits.

Don’t let late payments get beyond two terms.  If they were supposed to pay in 14 days and it is now 28 days, you need to move in quickly to recoup your money.

The Bottom Line on Payment Terms

The best offensive if often a good defensive.  When you think about setting your payments terms, make decisions that are in your best interests.  Collect money up front whenever possible and do not allow invoices to go long over due.  The more credit you extend to your customers the more likely you are to lose.  Keep your payment terms tight and get the money you are owed into your bank account quickly.

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The Finding deals for Christmas shopping

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So what do I even mean by that? Simple, they are special offers that shops and companies make more money during the holidays. Some people search the hall town to find a good deal on a Christmas present or gift for their friends and family relatives. After all who doesn’t want to save some money?

Haven’t done it before?

Why not? Ask yourself why you are throwing your money away if you could buy the same thing on a discount for 50%. So if you are buying a present for 100 euros, you could save up to 50$. And 50$ is quite some money. Think of it in this way. You are just giving it to some person whom you don’t know; you could even say you are throwing it out the window.

If you are buying a present for a friend or some far family relative, just try to get a discount price on the gift. They will say thanks if you spend 50$ or 500$ and you won’t have anything from it.

So you are too lazy to search the city for a discount price shop? That’s not a problem. Try searching the web for a bit. You could even bargain in some shops and save even more money. So if you can do it, why don’t you take advantage of it and maybe use that money to buy a new car in a couple of years. Just ask the employees for a discount price, the worst thing that they could do is, says NO. And don’t be embraced, you aren’t the only one who is asking and looking to save some money. And after all the employees are paid to be there and consult you for the best item to buy and for how much can they lower the price.

So what are you thinking to buy, a new computer, television, or even a small gift like jewelry? It’s doesn’t really matter. The only thing that matters is that you search for a discount shop and start saving some money, which you could use in a better way in a few years than giving it to some shop owners wearing a tie and having a ton of hair gel.

Ever wondered how the really rich families are actually rich? Yea! You guessed it. They save even more money than the families that have really low pays. I mean think about it. That’s why they are rich. In society they are wearing “masks”, so you actually think that they can afford anything. But believe me. They are saving money on almost all of the items that they buy. Even if you live just once and you won’t be taking the money with you to the grave you should anyway consider being “economical”. Don’t try to save money on things like expensive food etc. Just get some Christmas deals.

So think about it and start saving some money. You could be living in style!

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China: Getting Your Business Started

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One would surely do everything he can in order to succeed in venturing into the industry of consumer market.  The demand seems to never die especially for the necessities.  The more choices the consumers have, the better the industry does.  So if you want to get a kick start on making a living in the industry of consumer market, stop wasting time and let’s get started.

Starting a business is a tough job.  You’ll have to decide on which type of market you’d like to get into, after which, you’ll have to learn the ropes of the certain type of market you’ve chosen.  Of course, there’s the application for a business permit, the capital to get you started and, of course, the resources of your business.  There’s so much to learn about getting into business and so much to do after you really get into it.  But all that hard work can easily be done right in the comforts of your business location.  The biggest task at hand would be getting the resources for your business.

Where to Get Your Resources

You may be on a budget since you’re only starting out.  It’s impossible to get the items you need without your own factory, let alone all the production done just by you.  Where to get help, you ask? Simple – China.  By this time, if you really are passionate about going into business, you should be aware of the huge role that China plays in the world’s industry of business.  China’s rapid economic growth has made them one of the most respected players in the game of business.  With their government strongly improving and promoting their wholesale industry, you’ll have plenty of options from which you can choose from regarding your resources.

How to Get Your Resources

When dealing with a foreign country, it is important to learn a little bit about their culture.  How you form your relationship with the people you’ll be interacting with in your wholesale business will be a vital key to your success.

To get your resources from China, you’ll need the help of an agent who knows how to get around the Chinese industry.  He will be your source of information and connection as to where and whom should you get your products from while assuring you of the quality and the affordability of these products.

Well, of course, the internet is always there to help.  When in doubt, the internet is loaded with information that could help you ease those anxieties.  Search the web and find some reliable China merchandise manufacturers and exporters or sourcing agent, you can start your own import wholesale business easily.

The concept behind a wholesaler that operates out of China is pretty simple. All of the different aspects of a wholesale company are still there, but the major thing to keep in mind is that since the wholesale company is not operating out of North America or Europe, there are certain advantages that they have. These advantages are multiplied by the fact that they are operating out of China. What exactly are the advantages that are inherent to a wholesaler that is able to operate out of China? Well, the two biggest advantages are a lower overall operating cost and a lower overall cost of living and therefore these combine for the overall lower cost aspect that makes China wholesalers appeal to a number of different people around the world.

Niche Marketing means different things to different people

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The term niche marketing means different things to different people.Generally it is known to mean the developing of websites in sub mainstream market segments to profit from selling products, generating advertising revenue or other forms of website monetization.

Niche marketing is effective because it allows you to operate in markets that are less competitive meaning you have the potential as a new or seasoned marketer to capitalize on big opportunities with relative ease and far less cost.

Particularly for new marketers, niche marketing can be the key to riches because it allows you to compete on a level playing field. You don’t have to jump into the ring with the heavy weights, you can develop your skills in the junior divisions before moving into the big leagues.

If you pick the right niche you can build your site, extablish yourself as an expert, sell your own products, recommend other people’s products, the opportunities can be endless and good money can certainly be made.

The trouble is that as niche marketing grows in popularity, many of the markets we called niche markets are now not so nichey at all, they’re almost as bad as mainstream markets in terms of their competitiveness and difficulty to profit from.

The markets that spring to mind are things like acne, dog training, or anxiety. Markets like these, while they can still be profitable will not make the average web marketer alot of money at all. Even the more nichey versions, acne treatments, dog training videos or anxiety relief are difficult for most people to compete in and make money.

Then there’s the other extreme. You can go to the tiny tiny niches that get almost no search volume. You can find "long tail" keywords like ‘pug training schools in atlanta" or "acne treatments that work in 2 days". The problem with these are, 1. that they often don’t get enough traffic and 2. they are so specific that even if you can drive traffic, there isn’t much you can do to serve those people except show them ads. Again this can be profitable if you know how to do it but it seems like there just has to be an easier way…

The niche marketers that really make the most money are those that know how to find the perfect balance between competition and search volume. Not only that but they know how to analyze the nature of a niche market to determine how much potential it really has before they enter it.

By doing this they find markets that can make them big money very quickly, faster than most people think possible.

Then when they do find markets they know how to make sites that will capitalize on them as effectively and efficiently as soon as possible. The result? Big profits, easily, and quickly.

There is no doubt that niche marketing although often a tricky game, can be wildly profitable when done right.

LLC – FAQ

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LLC’s: They don’t have to be so confusing!

The limited liability company, or LLC, is a new concept for businesspeople in the United States. Internationally, LLC’s are fairly common. However, investors, employees, and lawmakers aren’t always quick to warm up to such a structure in America. Let’s clear up some of the misunderstandings and confusion about LLC’s and hopefully we can figure out what an LLC is all about in the process! Here are frequently asked questions about the topic; chances are you’ve stumbled upon the same ones in your own thought process.

How does an LLC differ from a corporation?

LLC’s resemble partnerships or sole proprietorships in that they feature advantageous pass-through taxation. Economically, they make a lot more sense! But they also have the benefit of limited liability for their members, just like a corporation. Basically: the LLC is not a separate entity from its owners but its owners are still protected from personal liability. No double taxation and no liability – LLC’s are  hybrids of a partnership and a corporation.

If LLC’s are so great, why would you not structure your business in such a way?

Simply put – LLC’s are like the new neighbors; a lot of people don’t trust them. Shareholders aren’t as eager to invest in them. Members get confused about what LLC means for them (they aren’t forced by the state to be organized in any standard way). More importantly, in many states, an LLC becomes almost a corporation by default. Franchise taxes and other restrictions haunt many LLC’s because lawmakers aren’t as willing to give them more freedom and tax benefits than typical corporations.

Do you need more than one owner to form an LLC?

Nope – you only need one member!

Is it hard to form an LLC?

It’s quite easy to form an LLC. In most states, you simply have to fill out an “articles of organization” form and pay a fee. If you already own a partnership or sole proprietorship, it’s easy to switch over to an LLC. Some states have further requirements, however, and you’ll want to research this on your own.

Can an LLC be taxed like a corporation?

If you so choose, the LLC can be taxed as if it were a corporation. This benefits LLC owners who want to keep more of their profits.

Is an LLC in Texas the same as an LLC in Maryland?

Not at all. LLC’s in some states will thrive, while in other states, they might die. Local laws regarding LLC’s, especially when it comes to the issues of taxes, are highly variable.

As the years pass, LLC’s might become more and more appealing. The reverse situation could occur, however, if legislatures only become more and more restrictive and consequently make the LLC structure meaningless, as all its advantages will be offset by fees and regulations. However, if shareholders and businesspeople can wise up to the benefits of LLC’s, they’ll probably just grow in popularity.

You’ve taken a step in the right direction by reading this article. Your next step will be toward a corporation or an LLC; it’s a very personal decision that depends entirely on the unique character of or your company and your state’s laws.