Home Business Ethics are Essential
Copyright 2006 www.eliasg.com
Eighteenth century thinker Denis Diderot once noted, "There is no moral precept that does not have something inconvenient about it."
The underlying truth of that statement is one reason some people seem to have difficulty operating an ethical home business.
Ironically, however, those seeming inconveniences can actually turn out to be advantages.
Those who try to short-cut real important business values aren't doing themselves a favor on either an ethical or a financial plane.
The temptation to skirt ethics comes from our strong desire to generate profits and to experience personal success.
Most people who operate their own businesses are very driven by their aspirations and when all that seems to stand in the way of greater profits is an ethical question, they may be tempted to turn a blind eye to what is right.
That willingness to overlook principles might seem like a solid business decision in terms of the bottom line.
Even if it is, of course, its reprehensibility and contribution to the worst parts of our society should dejustify the unethical behavior.
However, a closer examination of most ethical shortcuts reveals that the "easy but questionable" way usually isn't the sound business decision in terms of the profit levels, either.
That's because our home businesses are based on our word and honor.
This is especially true of online enterprises, where our perceived credibility is largely determined by our history of clean dealings.
Although it may be possible to grab a few quick bucks disingenuously, doing so is likely to have longer-term repercussions on one's reputation that will cost more in the long run than what is immediately generated.
Additionally, the Internet never forgets!
A questionable auto salesman may be able to last awhile, as advertising and blind luck may lead others onto his lot.
Those who make buying decisions online, however, are already positioned to do quick research about those with whom they may be dealing.
All it takes is a little bit of "Googling" to reveal complaints, allegations and criticisms of unethical players.
An ethical compromise in pursuit of fast money will haunt online vendors and service providers indefinitely.
When I teach and mentor new online home business owners, I make a point of reminding them not to compromise their ethical standards.
Not only is that important on some deeper level, it is also a core component of long-term success.
Ethics breaches do nothing to help home-based businesses, but do risk destroying them.
As you grow your home business, remember that the inconveniences of maintaining the highest possible standards also supply you with the building blocks by which you can construct a recognized foundation for honesty and fair dealing.
That kind of reputation can be the difference between barely eking out a living and being a home business success story.
.
The Joke that is Golf
Okay firstly, it's not golf which vexes me, its the people behind the scenes. How they can condone women playing in a men's tournament is beyond me e.g. Michelle Wie! This is not a sexist rant, why should women be able to play in men's tournaments? If it's a men's tournament, then surely it's for men only, if women want to play with men, they should play in a mixed tournament! If women can play in men's tournaments, why can't men put on a skirt and compete in the women's tournament, its ludicrous! On the surface it appears to be sexist, sexist against men that is, as this is clearly unfair and ridiculous. It's like women competing in the men's 400m at the Olympic Games. It just isn't right, my beliefs is that in sport where men have a clear physical advantage, then they should keep the sexes in separate competitions.
To me it seems like common sense. Who knows what the R&A are thinking!.
Victor Lensora - Owner of the New, Controversial Blog that has been causing a stir with... The Joke that is Golf
Skirt > The Joke that is Golf
This Autumn's Footwear Fashion; Platforms and Booties!
Sarah Jessica Parker famously made Manolo Blahnik a household name in Sex and the City. However, long before the erstwhile Carrie Bradshaw and her girlfriends made the legendary shoe designer a figure of mass consumption, "Manolo's" were already an essential item in the celebrity world and amongst the fashion elite. But today, as more and more people demand their goods, how can the Manolos, Jimmy Choos and Vivienne Westwoods of the world still get away with charging women thousands of pounds for their shoes? The simple explanation - women love shoes - may seem an overused stereotype but it is, sadly or not, very true.
Take one of the leading shoe trends for Autumn 2006: the platform. Chunky heels are once again all the rage, but they owe more to 1980s decadence than to the Swinging Sixties. The recent return to the skinny jeans and leggings of the Bananarama age has prompted a comeback for the heavy platform and the stacked heel.
But don't get carried away with...
This Autumn's Footwear Fashion; Platforms and Booties!
Skirt > This Autumn's Footwear Fashion; Platforms and Booties!
Lila Collection Spring 2004
Lila is a contemporary sportswear collection of stylish, well-cut pieces that bridge the gap between work and play. These are sturdy-chic clothes that stand on their own, but mix easily into modern wardrobes. For its second season, Lila, by designer Pamela Capone, builds on its growing reputation for masterful tailoring and luxe, but casual, fabrics. The spring collection adds a touch of whimsy--and feminine contours--to closely-cut basics like the twill trousers that earned accolades for fall. Contrasting with pants, pencil skirts and shrunken jackets in charcoal, olive and stone, colors like mint greens, baby blues and dusty pinks help interpret the line's three different spring moments: Surf fatale; Paris femme, and Hawaiian twist.
Lila's ode to surf and sun features cottons and natural fibers that define the collection as a whole.
Here the focus is on colorful batik prints worked into wearable sexy basics. The batik corset has boning to keep its shape; the baby doll...
Skirt > Lila Collection Spring 2004
Steakhouse is More Than Just Meat and Potatoes!
If you really want to enjoy your dinning experience in a steakhouse then you must really know how a good steak tastes like. Yes, there are steakhouses all over, but if you really want to enjoy your food and have a memorable dining experience then you have to search for the perfect place. It is not only about meat and potatoes. A special occasion calls for special celebration in the company of special people. So why don't you go to a steakhouse to celebrate any memorable experience or occasion.
To enjoy eating steak, you must know about the different types of steak that are made. Ideally a steak dinner consists of a cooked steak with a side dish. In a steakhouse, steaks are cooked in different ways. To be able to enjoy an ideal steak, first of all you must understand that the taste of steak differs greatly depending on the way steak is cooked. Also you must try to find out what type of steak you best like to have.
There are certain...
Skirt > Steakhouse is More Than Just Meat and Potatoes!
Women's Bathing Suits To Suit All Shapes
Shopping for women's bathing suits can be a daunting task because most women believe that bathing suits compliment only those with the perfect hourglass figure. This is not so. If you consider that very few have perfect figures, then you'll realize that there are many swimsuit options that can look great with your own body type.
You have the option of wearing one- or two-piece suits if you have large hips, but you should wear solid colors on the bottom to add more emphasis to the top part of the body. Remember that high-cut legs emphasize the hips, so try to buy low-cut legged suits.
If you are slightly overweight, try wearing string bikinis.
However, string bikinis may not sustain strenuous physical activities so they are not very appropriate for women who play a lot of sports such as beach volleyball.
Wear medium to high-cut legs, and suits with wide straps if your shoulders and bust are broader than your hips, and emphasize on colors...
Skirt > Women's Bathing Suits To Suit All Shapes
New World Record Established for Most People Dressed as Smurfs
San Francisco, CA (ContentDesk) May 24, 2006 -- 290 people from across the U.S. established the first world record for Most People Dressed as Smurfs this past Sunday during San Francisco's famous Bay to Breakers foot race.
In establishing the record, participants donned traditional Smurf and Smurfette attire, complete with blue face paint, white pants or skirt, blue shirt and white hat. Organizers of the event aptly dressed as Papa Smurf, the 542 year-old village leader who wore red trousers and a red cap. During the race, Smurfs took turns pushing a 12 foot tall Magic Mushroom (Smurf Cottage) outfitted with Smurf beverages, tunes and a DJ dressed as the notorious villain Gargamel.
Known today as Smurf to Breakers, the world record attempt was conceived by three graduates of Stanford Business School as a way to have fun while also raise money for local charities. Today, thanks to the generous contributions from Goldenpalace.com, the #1 Internet Casino and Poker...
New World Record Established for Most People Dressed as Smurfs
Skirt > New World Record Established for Most People Dressed as Smurfs
Holiday Hit List - StyleBakery.com Picks the Top 10 Must-Have Fashions for the Holidays
New York, NY
November 16, 2004 ?- Ready to up your glam quotient for the holidays?
StyleBakery.com, the online guide to style and shopping for the real world, has put together a list of essential wardrobe items to prepare you for any holiday situation.
StyleBakery.com's top 10 list for the holidays includes: 1. Velvet blazer ? a velvet blazer instantly turns any look into something festive. Pair with everything from jeans and a camisole to tuxedo pants or a lace skirt. A satin ribbon tie adds a feminine touch.2.
Cluster of brooches ? this season's ubiquitous brooch dresses up even the most basic jacket, sweater or dress. Cluster a few for drama or opt for the simplicity of one. Experiment with placement ? just under the shoulder, at your hip or as a closure for a cardigan or jacket. You can even place it on a fabric or satin handbag.3. Satin sash ? a satin sash adds a luxe touch to your basic office skirt, black trousers and jeans.4.(Faux) fur wrap ...
Holiday Hit List - StyleBakery.com Picks the Top 10 Must-Have Fashions for the Holidays
Skirt > Holiday Hit List - StyleBakery.com Picks the Top 10 Must-Have Fashions for the Holidays
Plus Size Women - Finding Thier True Size
As many plus size women know, finding plus size clothing is hard enough, but finding a standardization in the sizing can be even more daunting.
After all, missy sizes many times are
cut to a 20, and women's plus sizes usually start at a 14W. And let us not forget that UK sizes may look the same as the US, but more times than not run a size smaller. Here is the rule of thumb when looking at plus size clothing? Women's apparel plus sizes are usually cut more generously than missy sizes, so if you see a W at the end of the size (not to be confused with WP which means women's petite) it is larger. An example of how things work:At J.
Jill and Land's End an XL = an 18 -20. (In contrast an XL at Banana Republic = a 14-16). Technology is always on our side (or at least we hope so) and in the case of plus sizes the force is with us again. This new technology will cure many fashion plus size problems with the advent of avatars (3D models created in your exact image) to...
Plus Size Women - Finding Thier True Size
Skirt > Plus Size Women - Finding Thier True Size
Skirt
This page loaded in 0.06689 seconds.