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I am a Lecturer and professional writer in business and marketing for a private training company.

Am a lateral thinker and also an ideas person.
I have a Bachelor of Business in marketing and a diploma in human resources management .

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Jobs & Careers > Employers How to keep employees motivated and happy: 1 of 20
It is so important to keep your staff motivated at all times and many managers in the workplace lack the required skills and knowledge to perform effectively in this area. Let's examine the key points of motivation that have been utilized effectively by many of the top leaders of the world.1. Be assertive, not aggressive or p... More..
Business > Marketing What marketing is all about: 1 of 11
From what the experts say lets have a look at marketing from a practical and theoretical viewpoint to understand its meaning in depth. In terms of marketing you have to consider many things including your target market, which is your targeted customer and your marketing mix as discussed below. There are seven main areas that ... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies Simple ways to improve leadership skills: 4 of 33
Recent studies and many leadership books have shown conclusively that there are many important ways that you can improve your leadership skills for both the workplace and your own life as an individual. Lets examine the key points below. 1. Learn the modern leadership styles. Master all of the leadership styles that you shoul... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Pondering the existence of ghosts, demons and angels: 10 of 73
So much to say... and so little time... It has been proven that when we physically die or pass over our physical bodies actually lose a proportion of weight, just after the time of death which has never been substanciated or recognised by the medical fraternity (to the best of my current knowledge). This weight loss is actual... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Romance: 20 of 99
Crystal ClearI never thought any thing as beautiful as you could walk this wayFirst day I saw you, I stood still,That Magic glance that touched a placewhere I've never been since todayfloating raindrops, meet your soft and gentle skinwhere the hell have you beenWondering when we'll get therethe first days fleeting chancesecon... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Does the soul really exist?: 2 of 9
There are many facts and opinions surrounding this subject so I will tell you what I know about souls for both living human beings and for people who have passed over. 1. It is a fact that we all dream and as we become more spiritually advanced we can remember our astral travels. For the human body to repair itself your astra... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to be an effective boss: 2 of 7
How to be an effective boss is one question that many managers will ask and this needs to be addressed considering some key areas that are outlined and briefly explained below. Firstly,You must know how to use the five modern leadership styles, namely participative, delegative, directive, negotiative and consulting. Once you ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Yesterday: 6 of 15
My Ruby Red I always feel loved when you are around with my head in the clouds and my feet on the ground I love your ruby red lips your soft sweet passionate kiss you walked my way one day and now you're here to stay I have found lovers before but you were my friend and now ive found more loving ways to make us stay ... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Are great singers born with their talent?: 25 of 57
I was lucky to be born into a family where my mother was a flautist and pianist, so i was subject to listening to and hearing music at a young age.so i now have the ability to hear a tune and memorise it and can harmonise very easily... but everything CAN be learnt.. its just easier to pick up when you are a child.. you have ... More..
Business > Marketing Special promotions that can raise your restaurant sales: 1 of 2
There are special ways to promote your restaurant that we will examine in depth which can enhance your restaurants performance over a long period of time. These are as follows: 1. Win a free dinner for two promotion. What you do here is get every customer to either drop their business card into a big clear bowl or similar or ... More..