If you have a home based business, you know that when it comes to residential and personal safety, things have to be taken seriously. This is, after all your livelihood. With an estimated two million reports of robberies in the United States annually, if you haven’t taken a look at this important aspect of your business, you need to.While many home based businesses are lucrative, a budget friendly security solution is vital. If the cost of home security looms too large – many people dismiss it as something to ‘do later’. Unfortunately, the chance of becoming a target of asset theft or personal attack increases without visible security. A burglar will more oft than not choose a home without security measures in place over one where these measures have clearly been taken. Add the lure of home business assets, such as extra computers and stocked product and you have a recipe for trouble.If you’re still not convinced, I encourage you to take stock of what it would cost if your home based business were robbed – or you yourself sustained personal injury. Compiling a list of all furniture, stock, electronics, computer software and downloads, stationary and whatever else is essential to run your home based business is a great place to start. Remember to consider the cost of recovering from a personal injury, whether it be physical or mental if you were to be assaulted – and the cost to cover your absence if it occurred.Now take a look at some of the simple ways you can effectively secure your residence. If you’re not familiar with the various types of home security devices available to you – there are some extensive stores online where you can compare prices easily.Some budget savvy home security options you might consider include:· Driveway AlarmsDesigned to monitor your entrance way and alert you when you have a visitor or unexpected guest.· Alarm DialersUse these alarms to protect against acts of nature or intrusions while you’re away.· Security CamerasWhile these may seem a bit extreme for a home based business; there are extremely realistic (and extremely cheap) fake surveillance cameras available on the market that can be a very effective deterrent to would be thieves.· Door and Window AlarmsBe alerted when a door or window is opened.· IntercomsRelatively inexpensive video door intercoms exist on the market today that allows you to see and talk to visitors before opening the door. Many of these also keep an image record of who came to your door when you were out.Once you calculate the actual figures for what a burglary and/or possible home assault would cost you and then compare it to what a relatively simple but effective residential security system would cost (not to mention that it would be a tax write-off for your business) – the decision to secure your residence against intruders becomes an easy one.
The Best Legitimate Home Based Business Opportunity – 5 Things to Look For
I’m going to be candid with you; people come to me all the time and ask for my recommendation for a legitimate home based business opportunity they can do online. Most of these people have been exposed to all the hyperbole being broadcast over the Internet these days, and they think I’m going to give them a “can’t miss,” “get rich in a couple of months” opportunity. The fact is, however, I can only give them one of those two things – the “can’t miss” opportunity – the ONLY online business that I would personally get involved in, the ONLY one I would promote, and the ONLY one that I would ever recommend to anyone I care about would have to meet the following five guidelines:
1. Leadership – They must have a leadership team that is totally dedicated to their members’ success. Plus, their philosophy of business would have to be in total alignment with my own, and- they would have to be committed to my development as a human being as they are to my success in the business.
2. Products and Services – They must have products and services that are far superior to other online businesses. Better yet, their products and services must go through an ongoing evaluation process to ensure that their members are only promoting products that is of a high quality and are in high demand.
3. Affordability – The cost of entry is should be reasonable, meaning almost anyone can afford to get involved.
4. Training – Thousands upon thousands of dollars and hours invested in learning what to do and what not to do, the founders of any home based business should have comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow instructions and training materials and video-based learning systems on how to be successful in an online business. All you should have to do is implement their system.
5. Support – I have written about this subject many time in articles addressing a legitimate home based business opportunity, but I’m going to repeat it here again – do not get involved with any company that is not there for you when you need them. The support team should be accessible, friendly and responsive.
I could easily write an entire book on why I believe how to determine a legitimate home based business opportunity, and all the factors involved that would need to meet my personal standards. Superior leadership, products, affordability, training and support…plus, the ability the make an incredible income…if you’re willing to put forth the effort are definitely five of the areas you should be paying attention to when you’re considering the right opportunity for you.
Differences in the Types of Auctions That Take Place Around the World
Auctions are those events where properties or goods are sold to the highest bidder. Auctions are mostly public events, where bidders make a series of bids and purchase a particular item for a high price. During auctions, bidders decide the price of an item rather than the seller. It depends on bidders to decide the amount they would want to pay for a specific item. During an auction, a bid is a proof of a legal binding. Bidders agree to pay the amount that they have bid. In a high profile auction, bidders may have to pay a deposit in escrow accounts or give a proof that they can pay for those items.
Types of Auctions:
Different types of auctions take place around the world. Below mentioned are some types of auctions:
1. English auction:
This is a basic type of auction. In this type, people can see the item and then start bidding. Bidders slowly raise the value of their bid until everyone gives up. The highest bidder is the winner. An auctioneer manages an auction, keeps records of the on going bid and decides the winner. Sometimes, the seller will quote a minimum amount for an item to the auctioneer, below which the auctioneer cannot sell that item.
2. Dutch auction:
In this type, the auctioneer sets a particular price and then gradually lowers the price. People in public will start bidding and later decide which prices are suitable for the item. A seller may use this type of auction to sell large quantities of same products to the public. For instance, a seller may want to sell a large amount of hay and will thus, decide to sell this hay to people for the same amount, once a reasonable price is decided.
3. Silent auction:
In this type, the bidders in public will present their bids in a sealed format. These sealed bids open at the same time and bidder with the highest bid wins. There could be a modification in this type of auction. The bidders are allotted a specific period to bid. They can roam in a room displaying the items, and write their bids on an associated sheet of paper. The bidders are allowed to see bids of other bidders and can choose a higher price for an item. At the end of the allotted time, bidder with the highest bid is the winner.
Examples of Auctions:
Auctions can be of two types either public or private. Sellers may trade any kind of items in both types of auctions. Some areas where auctions take place are:
1. Antique auction: An antique auction consists of a trade opportunity as well as provides entertainment.
2. Collectable auction: In a collectable auction, the seller may put up collectables like coins, vintage cars, luxury, stamps, real estate, and luxury for sale.
3. Wine auction: In wine auction, bidders can bid for rare wine, which may not be available in retail wine shops.
4. Horse auction: Bidders can bid for young horses of the best breed.
5. Livestock auction: In livestock auction, bidders can buy pigs, sheep, cattle, and other livestock.
The other examples of auctions may not be public. These auctions are for bidders from corporate levels. Some examples of private auctions are:
1. Timber auction
2. Spectrum auction
3. Electricity auction
4. Debit auction
5. Environmental auction
6. Auto auction
7. Electronic market auction
8. Sales of business auction
Bidders in an auction need to examine the items displayed and decide an appropriate price for an item. Thus, auctions help buyers in getting the best deals and in gaining better profits for sellers.