There Goes That Attorney Leaving a Trail of Money Again
One way a legal assistant can make herself absolutely indispensable to her boss is to help him keep up with his billable time. Sounds strange, doesn't it, that someone would have to FIND an attorney's billable time. It gets lost.Let me explain.At the beginning of the work day, a paralegal or legal secretary checks her boss' calendar. It is filled with activities like:1. Court appearances; 2. Depositions; 3. Meetings/consultations; 4. Mediations; 5. Phone conferences; 6. Continuing Legal Education seminars; and 7. Deadlines.There are also unwritten items that fill the rest of an attorney's day, including time for:1. Research; 2. Dictating correspondence and pleadings; and 3. Returning phone calls.It seems pretty straightforward. How does billable time get lost if it’s so easily apparent?Busy attorneys are just that – busy. Off they go to cover hearings that are on a court’s motion hour docket. They may have even been asked, on the way out the door, to stand-in for another attorney’s motions. If the court isn’t conveniently local, there is drive time involved that may be billable. The mileage may be reimbursable. Some work may be accomplished during drive time, in the form of dictation or phone calls. He might make a quick detour to view an accident scene that’s the site focus in another case. Once at court and while waiting for cases to be called b

China Portfolio Insurance
Are you excited about the upside potential of China but can’t pull the trigger because of the significant downside risk? Here is a way to invest in China growth and still sleep at night.China has been the largest economy in the world for eighteen of the past twenty centuries and it is clearly determined to regain its role as the hegemonic power in Asia and then challenge U.S. global leadership. Will it be able to sustain its 10% economic growth rate, quell rural discontent, build a sound market-based financial system, privatize dominant state-owned enterprises and move towards openness and democracy? This is a tall order and you can put me in the skeptic column.Nevertheless, China’s raw industrial power, momentum and the palpable ambition of the Chinese people could realistically yield a huge return. I advise my clients to go ahead and invest in China but emphasize that this is a speculative investment. It is smart to protect against the considerable downside risk.Here is a simple plan you might want to execute to capture the upside while cutting your losses if the Chinese economy hits a speed bump.First, take a broad stake in China through investing in the China iShare exchange-traded fund (FXI) that is comprised of 25 of the largest and most liquid China names. All of the 25 stocks included in the China iShare are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Some of them are incorporated in mainland China (H shares) and some of

21st Century Marketing Breakthrough Gets Google AdWords Pay-Per-Clicks FREE
We all know that Google went public a few years back, and ever since they did we've seen nothing but higher and higher, and more and more competitiveness when it comes to their pay-per-clicks. Many web businesses have literally either refused to pay for them as they claim they are just too expensive.Even affiliates have been affected (perhaps the most!) as what once used to be the "easy days" of just enrolling into someone's affiliate program and then set up a Google ad and just make money on autopilot, has now become more and more difficult to maintain."Back in the day" an affiliate could just go to some website, sign up free to sell some product (such as with Amazon stores or the vast ebooks at ClickBank) and then just place a small 4-line pay-per-click ad, fine tune it, and then sit back and make money on autopilot.Many affiliate businesses have gone bankrupt as rising costs have escalated.A well-known online marketer talks about conditions in the online marketplace that will make online businesses' survival difficult. Already, he reports that in 2006, some gurus lost their businesses!Yet another established and innovative internet marketer, also sounded the same alarm! If experienced online marketers'' businesses are already at risk, what hope is there for someone who's just beginning attempts at earning online? Not good, right?But with this gentleman's NEW secret system to getting pay-per-clicks and other paid

Forex Trading Guide- How to Deal With Forex Trading
Buying and selling of different currencies of the world is known as forex trading. Forex or foreign exchange market is the largest trading market in the world. Forex trading market deals with more than US$2 trillion everyday. It has become favorite option for currency traders. Foreign exchange market is extremely different from stock exchange market. Currency trading is always done in pairs like USD/EUR or USD/GBP etc. Forex trading market works 24 hours a day.Several investors and traders are joining forex trading every day. First time investors should keep in mind that forex trading works on certain principles. They should remember that it is an investment not an income. Currency can fluctuate at any time so right time investment is the best investment in forex trading. You should have another source of income while dealing in forex trading. If you are a first time investor don’t believe in demo trading because it can be dangerous in long run. After getting all information about broker’s system you can start forex trading with small amounts. You should always invest that amount for which you can bear profit or loss.Sometimes forex trading is a risky business but the trader can reduce the risk by following best trading strategy. Trader should know the right time to enter and exit the market. Forex trading is an easy and simple trading business. You can do forex trading while sitting in your home. It requires a PC with Internet connection an

20 Tricks to Help Get That Envelope Opened
When your envelopes aren't opened, you can't make money! Before you can get an order, the recipient of your mailing package must first open the envelope. Unfortunately, many recipients of direct mail simply discard the material without opening the envelope.Because of the high costs of printing, envelopes, and postage, your mailing package represents a sizable investment. You simply can't afford to make this investment, and then have your sales material discarded in unopened envelopes.With the following methods, you will have a substantial reduction in the number of unopened envelopes and a pleasantly profitable increase in sales.1. If your envelope looks like junk mail, it will be treated like junk mail (in other words, thrown in the trash without being opened). The solution is simple - don't mail your material in envelopes that look like junk mail.2. Avoid using mailing labels, because they make your envelopes look like junk mail.3. Try to use your computer to address envelopes.4. If you must use labels, then use colored labels.5. Use colored envelopes.6. Use first class postage and print FIRST CLASS in several places on the envelope. An inexpensive rubber stamp, with red ink, makes an "official" looking impression.7. Do not rubber stamp the return address on your envelopes. This looks extremely unprofessional.8. Pay a print shop to print your return address on your outgo

Selling Your Way To Success
I wonder when we decided to become a sales person. I know when I was at school all I ever wanted to do was join the Navy and see the world. My best mates wanted to be a truck driver or Fireman, Policeman, Soldier, Banker, Doctor, Pop star, Football player and so the list went on.I have yet to meet anyone who knew when they were young that they were going to be a salesman or woman. So where do we learn our trade? Most of it will be through mentoring, reading and actually learning ‘on the job.’ Here are a few tips to help you continue to grow your wealth and personal happiness through your sales efforts.1. When cold calling sell yourself and the appointment. Do not even try to sell your product or service. Your purpose for the call is to find out if there is a need for you product or service. If it seems likely there is then make an appointment to introduce your product or service to your prospect.2. You have two ears and one mouth. Selling is about solving problems. Solving problem is easy if you listen. Rule of thumb: listen at least twice as long as you talk.3. Your prospect is more interested in themselves and there problems. Most really do not care too much about you and what you have done. Give your prospect time to talk about them and you will have ample opportunity to find out the real problems, needs and wants and what you need to do to make your prospect desire you, your service or product.4. At your first appoin