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Open Question: what is the advantages of internet marketing?

i have many ideas about it. it's very useful if you spend time to read and give your opinion. thanks! The advantages of Internet Marketing In the early days of people taking their businesses online, building a web site using a basic template was often enough to draw in prospective clients and customers; these days, however, most small and medium sized business owners quickly discover that there are a number of benefits of internet marketing that will enable them to grow their businesses at a faster rate. While some of the benefits of internet marketing are going to show up right away, there are other benefits that tend to happen further down the line of internet marketing that build upon those that are already in place. There is a huge number of benefits of Internet Marketing: 1.It does not require too much capital to get started. You can easily start building one with less than a thousand bucks. 2.IM provides you flexibility. Since most of the transactions are done online, you get to work at your own pace and at your own chosen time. 3.Your business is open 24 hours a day every day. This means you will still make money online while you are sleeping at the comfort of your own bed. 4.Your customers are not limited to just only in your neighborhood or a neighboring town, it is worldwide and they can shop anytime they please. 5.Experimenting and testing products or services costs less. 6.You will have the ability to make affiliate programs and recruit affiliates. 7.Internet marketing has been more effective when measured on the aspect of product meeting the eyes of an end user. 8.You can design and your customers in a better way without much time and investments on an Internet Marketing enabled campaign. With less cycle time you can meet more needs of your customers when compared to conventional channel. 9.One of the best aspects of an Internet Marketing campaign is that it meets the eye of the target much faster and in a concentrated way. 10.You can manage your leads and convert them into opportunities in a faster manner too. 11.It has proven to provide a clear cut communication between the customer and the service provider. 12.Internet marketing leads to product innovation. Vendors are informed about the preferences and likings of the end user and they manufacture or present the services in a desired manner. 13.Proliferation of your service portfolio is pretty easy and simple online. Within no time you can create a campaign and send it across to major social networks including LinkedIn, Twitter or Stumble Upon. You can better your online revenues and increase your bottom-line over the period of time. 14.With better customer satisfaction and increased bottom-line you are sure to become a prominent entity in the segment of your industry. 15.More people admit to the fact that Internet marketing and an online presence can provide a more trustworthy image of self or business online. It has helped in new customer acquisition and growth even in the challenging times of recession. Internet marketing has many other pros and cons. All you need is to overcome these advantages and recreate them into something of benefit to your online business. Know who your audience so you will be able to make money online by providing products and services that they basically need. more

Open Question: Will it affect my credit rating if I hand my keys back to the mortgage company?

I currently own a property which I have a mortgage of around £48k on. The property was tenanted but my tenant has now decided to give me his notice and will be vacating the property in around a month. The property itself has fallen into disrepair (if thats the right word) and although I love the house, I cant afford to pay for it to be brought back up to a comfortable living standard. I have tried various times to sell the property, via putting it on the market and also via the "we buy for cash" people but to no avail. I am not behind in my payments, however I will definately not be able to afford to keep paying the mortgage without a tenant, nor can i afford the cost to repair it, nor can I move back into it as it turns out it is quite severely damp so would cause health issues. Various people have told me that i should give my keys to the mortgage company, and i understand that i can do this, even though i would have to keep up with the mortgage payments until the property is sold. My question is...........if i did hand my keys in, and i kept up with the payments until the mortgage company sold the property, would it affect my credit rating? Im not sure if it would as i wouldnt have defaulted on any payments etc? I should also point out that even though it is quite a low mortgage compared to some, the property is only valued at around £75k at the moment, and I couldnt get any more money on top of the mortgage to help fund the repairs.Hi "The Kid"I cant afford to repair the property, so there would be no point in keeping hold of it just for it to turn derelict (if thats spelt correctly) If i hand my keys in and keep paying the mortgage till they sell it, then once they have sold it, assuming it goes for the outstanding balance of the mortgage, then i will owe nothing more, therefore i wont be paying for a property which is stood empty and derelict.....if that makes sense?Hi "Will Nickell"Why would it stay on my credit rating for 20 years? Anything bad on your credit rating goes in 6 years (In the UK anyway) Still not convinced, as if i keep up my payments and the property is sold (albeit by the mortgage company) and it covers the full outstanding balance, why would it affect my credit rating as i havent got into debt, missed any payments etc etc...Hi Margaret S,The health issues i was talking about is the fact that my fiance has no spleen, which equals no immune system. Damp is known to cause various health issues, couple that with no immune system and well, it would without doubt leave my fiance very seriously ill and in hospital, he is in every way worth a million times more than the property in question.Of course thats not what i said or meant! And they will get their money back once the property is sold, so its not like im saying here is the house see ya later and off i trot!Seriously dont know why i bother asking questions on here, you get a few people who give decent advise and thank you to those who have answered it properly and honestly, then you get those that get on their high horse and some how think they have a right to have a go just because you have asked a question!! If i knew the answer i wouldnt be asking would i????? Duh!!!Thanks again to those who have answered it properly :-) more

Resolved Question: Where can I find data for the worldwide AND UK market share of the Xbox 360 console compared to competitors?

Would really appreciate some help here, thanks! more

Resolved Question: I’d appreciate it if English speakers could rewrite my six sentences more naturally?

"Selecting a Web-browser that best suits our individual needs is an important element to make our Internet lives comfortable. Of all existing Web-browsers, Chrome and Firefox enjoy almost equal popularity, each currently representing a 25% overall share of the market. If the lightning-fast browsing speeds are your top priority, Chrome would be your best bet. If you spent a few hours Web-browsing, the time benefit would be enormous and readily apparent, compared to if you were to use less speedy other browsers. Its interface design at default might come across as bland and wanting in features to some people, while others relish its compact, intuitive design. No matter how you look at it, however, its basic features are purposely kept down to a bare minimum to make way for the swift browsing speeds." more

Resolved Question: When will my bloody meerkat arrive?

I'm supposed to be getting a free meerkat from compare the market, does anyone know how long they take, i've been waiting weeks? more

Resolved Question: is there a compare the market type web site for electrical goods?

ie laptops i pads etc more

Voting Question: I need business insurance, how does it work with my regular driving?

I'm a full time nurse for the NHS, I've taken on a saturday job delivering chinese for a bit of extra income. It's 5 hours per night, cash in hand. I also need my insurance to cover social/pleasure and commuting. My boss said it's on a self employed basis but I haven't declared it to the tax office. I tried filling in the form on compare the market but not sure what to put under self employed/employed etc. Will any other problems come up with this? more

Resolved Question: Marketing book related?

Requirement: Keeping in view the high quality services provided by competitors, how Sixer Fast Food can differentiate its services to delight its customers. Give strong reasons to support your answer. Discussion Question: Sixer Fast Food has been working in Rawalpindi since 2006. It has 3 outlets in Rawalpindi that offer Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Chips, Fried Fish, Roast Chicken and other fast food items. It has good word of mouth regarding the taste of items. Management of Sixer Fast Food promotes its products extensively through cable, television, radio, pamphlets, banners, and local newspapers. At the end of 2007, it realized that its market share was declining as compared to its competitors (KFC, AFC, McDonalds, and Pizza Hut). To increase the market share, management of Sixer Fast Food decided to decrease the prices (Cost leadership strategy). However, by the end of 2010, it again realized that its market share was still on the same place where it had been three years ago. Eventually in March, 2011; it hired the services of ABC Research firm to help out in identifying the major factors responsible for low market share. ABC Research firm conducted the survey from 300 customers and distributed the self-administered questionnaire to customers. Questionnaire covered whole theme of required research, for example taste, quality, price, location and customer services. ABC Research firm completed its research in October, 2011 and the findings of research indicated that customers were satisfied from the taste, quality, price and location of its outlets but they were not satisfied with the service standards offered at these outlets which they ranked as very poor. Now Management of Sixer Fast Food wants to build strong relationships with customers by providing better services. Please explain this in 500 words. more

Resolved Question: Is it worth publishing on Kindle?

Hello. I've only been writing for two years. Thus, I am still inexperienced compared to many published authors. On my first book proposal, I got the agents interested in reading the full manuscript... but didn't get any further than that. I got a letter saying they are sorry, but they are so busy at the moment and can only choose the best manuscripts available to them. This didn't put me off, as I'm thick skinned and know the business is hard to break into. I've since edited the novel once more, deleting and adding content which spices up the plot. A friend of mine said it would be worth it self publishing online because that is the way forward in traditionl book publishing. Do you agree with him? Are e-books the future? If so, how do you make money from it? I'm not a deluded writer that thinks I'll get rich. Nevertheless, I'd like to make a few £ if my stories were being sold online. So, would you wait and query agents agin? Or, publish it yourself, controlling the book design, layout and get more royalities etc...? Then theres the question of marketing which would be nearly impossible without good PR -- lots of money and time. I look forward to your opinions on this. Cheers. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know how the Salvation Army distributes toys for its Christmas appeal?

Obviously they reply on donations from companies and the public, but say they have 45 Barbies and some little cheap monster figures, how do they decided who gets the Barbie and who gets the not so good toy? Also, Ive got 2 Compare the market Meercats, would they be suitable for a child?Hi Zac. Unlike you I am not on the sex offenders register, and I dont have a sick mind. I have enhanced disclosure and have never been in trouble with the police. I also have a job and I dont invent friends,communes,houses and girlfriends. Now off you trot, you know you nan doesnt like you using the computer without supervision. more

Voting Question: Describe and compare the different types of labour market?

hi guys i wasn't finding human resource management in the list.but the question is based on HRM more

Resolved Question: Don't you find it funny how Real Madrid, their coach and their players are still better than Barca....?

... despite all the FACTS that say the opposite?? LMAOOOO It's like THEY won 2 CL in recent years, it's like THEY are dominating Spanish and European football for last 3 years, they act like THEY lost only one game against Barca in their last 10 or more games and not other way around, it's like THEY have 1st, 2nd and 3rd best player in the world according to FIFA Ballon d'Or, it's like THEIR players are dominating the individual awards for past 3 years, like Spain won the WC because of THEIR players, they even act like Mourinho didn't lose almost every single battle against Pep and so on and so on....... I mean can you say anything else but LMFAO????? And Madridistas are still comparing their players with ours, their coach with ours, their club etc etc... are they blind or they just act so dumb??? Maybe they're brainwashed?? Now please explain me how in the hell is Real Madrid, their coach and their player better than Barca if they LOST in every possible battlefield... except for marketing, that's where they're unbeatable, after all that's all they care about :D:D Por Que?? more

Resolved Question: Pringles BIG SHARING PACK is a marketing gimmick!!!?

I just purchased the Pringles BIG sharing pack from ASDA. When I opened the seal I saw the content was the same or probably less than the normal Pringles pack. I bought the normal pack just a day before buying this one so I got the chance to keep them side by side and compare if the BIG pack was taller and it was but the contents inside was the same as the ordinary pack. DO NOT GET YOUR HOPES HIGH WHEN YOU OPEN THE BIG SHARING PACK....ITS JUST THE SAME. PS : I dont believe ASDA would have tampered the seal and nor I am a rival brand of Pringles. I love Pringles but never expected they would dissatisfy people like this. more

Resolved Question: where can I find good financial forecasts?

What are your best (free) sources for financial forecasts - the 'real' market analysts, or are there some unofficial sites/forums/blogs that do better ? I'm looking at a fun little survey ( see go.to/efcgame ), and trying to compare my own gut feelings with something a little more educated... more

Resolved Question: Design Project Idea!!?

I have to do a project, any kind of in Industrial Design field, which will include business and marketing plans and propably some kind of prototype of the product. It could also be a service idea, but it should provide something new comparing to existing products/services. I just can't have an idea, because instructions are so free and area wide.. Help!, Please. If you know any problematic issues with products or have a special need with your hobby or everyday life... I would be grateful. more

Resolved Question: Answer to an exam question?

[20 Marks] a) What are the three basic economic questions that must be answered by all the economies regardless of theit form of organisation? b) Expalin the concepts of resource allocation and income/output distribution. c) How do resource allocation and income/output distribution relate to the three basic aconomic questions? d) Compare and contrast how resource allocation and output/income distribution are achiever in market and centrally planned economies. All 4 are 20 marks in total and I only got 5 marks for this question and would like to get a good answer that would give me 18-20 marks if possible. Thank you to everyone that tries to give me the info for a high mark! more

Resolved Question: Is this fronting or just cheaper insurance?

Now I know the idea of car insurance fronting is putting myself as a named driver on my parents insurance when infact I am the main driver... but hear me out on this: I'm a 22 year old guy and I've almost finished my lessons now. And getting my own insurance plan has been quoted to me at anywhere between £3000-5000 on a 1.0l Corsa/Micra with third party cover (which apparently have THE lowest insurance currently in 2011 for young drivers) But Compare The Markets quote site has this one option; If I make my dad the insurance policy holder, and I get added as a Named Driver... it gives the option "Main Driver" and I can be selected, and low & behold the insurance quote drops to £1800 Is this still fronting? and therefore illegal? I mean, I AM listed as the main driver... its just my dad will be the policy holder. Many thanks in advance from a (maybe) new driver! :) more

Resolved Question: Cheapest country in EU to buy smartphone?

I'm on the market for a smartphone, so while I am aware that UK pays some of the highest prices for the handsets, I believe some European countries might be more convenient in that regard.... Has anybody got any idea where to start comparing the EU prices for smartphones? more

Resolved Question: My best pick for a smartphone?

Hi, guys! I had enough of my LG Viewty KU990... It served its purpose, but recently I found it very lacking, since my preferences and needs changed/evolved... My reason for buying it 3 years ago lied in the fact that I wanted a phone that can shoot relatively good photos and video... Its 5MP camera wasn't too bad... But, during the last year I figured out I was missing a lot, because it didn't have WiFi connectivity, there is no type of navigation options and Internet access over 3G is a nightmare for this phone... So, I want to buy a new phone, a smarter one... For the last few weeks I roamed the stores, played with different models and compared hundreds of both expert and user reviews.... Still, I am puzzled quite a bit... These are my questions/concerns: 1. Android, WP 7 (or the upcoming 7.5/Mango), Symbian (most notably this years Nokia X7)>>> I know Android wins in most fields... still, is WP 7 so bad? My only gripe with it is the lack of support for external memory cards... 2. I believe I only want one(s) with Gorilla glass screen, since the normal ones get scratched easily. Is there a third option? 3. Which OS has the best option for viewing text documents, PDF files and supports the latest Flash the most? 4. I would prefer one with 8 megapixel, but 5MP would do if the phone had HiDef movie recording capable (720p is ok) camera. 5. I need a stable system, one that can link to the PC via Bluetooth, or cable,and one that hopefully doesn't get problem when updated... If I decide to go for a smartphone on Android 2.2 Froyo, and then update it to 2.3 Gingerbread, will it more, or less painless transition? 6. Battery life> One day lasting battery with phone being mostly on standby, with maybe occasional snapshots, 10 min video, 30 min talk time, and, lets say, 30 min gps/navigation on, plus checking some websites during 20 min, or so... I read all these expert reviews and when I see that some wonderful phones with superb hardware and software performance get lousy 7 hours of operation, I am just appalled... I will charge the phone overnight, or in the car, but would hate to have it die on me, while I'm in London looking for that bar, where a girl is waiting for me... 7. I don't mind weight, or size... However, it would need to be candy style, no slider... 8. I know iPhone market has the most apps, but I don't think the number is important that much, but rather usability, real life application and practicality... As of now, I can only think of apps for navigation/gps, those one for searching for cinema/bar/shops in English/European cities, some simple word/PDF editors/readers, and of course SKYPE app (possibly video chat)... I hope either Android, or the upcoming Mango will able to provide that... I need to find some hardcore Symbian forum to ask them about their apps... 9. While price isn't important, I wouldn't go over 350 British pounds/500 US dollars... Maybe, if I could 100% say "OK, this phone stays with me for the nest 4 years!" But, I have a feeling that with these phones today I will look to replace them with something in autumn 2012. Any thoughts on the matter? more

Resolved Question: which car insurence company.?

is not on go compare the market com and gives you a good quote.in UK. more

Resolved Question: What is the cheapest car to insure for a 17 year old male? 10 points?

I'm getting ridiculous quotes for a Citreon C1 Group E insurance for £7000+ under 1 liter engine size !!! By using compare the market and other comparison sites! Where can I find affordable insurance quotes? My brother was insured on a 06 1.2 Polo for £2,300 and only been driving for 6 months. surely a C1 will be cheaper!! Need help more

Resolved Question: My cat is so skinny and scared :( What can I do?

We have two cats, they're both a 2 years old now, and one is big a fat (Lola) but the other one (Miya) is far too thin. We've taken her to the vets a number of times and nothing was said about her weight, but it's horrible stroking her because you can feel her bones :'( I've already put another post about fleas, because Miya is also biting and loosing a lot of fur in patches on her body. She's been told she has an allergy to Flea dirt, but I've treated her for fleas and I gave her worming tablets incase she was biting and thin because of worms. Nothing has worked. I've even fed her wet food as she eats it more than the dried and I've fed the cats in seperate rooms so Lola doesn't pinch any, but she's still not gaining weight. It's horrible to look at, the poor thing, and it really upsets me. I'm booking Vets again because there must be something they can do, or something they can tell me to do. Is there any food that I can give her that is higher in fat or something? We had her when she was apparently 8 weeks old, but there was no way she was, and the seller once slipped up and said she was 6 weeks, but we think she was possibly 4 weeks old (We would never have got her if we'd known she was younger than 8 weeks, she was always so tiny and I cared for her etc. Perhaps she was younger or perhaps the runt? She doesn't like people and is a very scared cat, of course she's fine with me, but there have been occassions where she's seemed scared of me when I've walked up the garden path etc. I'm just so confused on what to do. Her fur, being skinny and being scared. I had a horrible thought of perhaps getting her a home where there is just an older couple in a quiet area perhaps? (I have 2 children 7 and 4) I don't want to get rid of her. If people come round then she hides upstairs or outside in the woodland area. People must think we've been neglecting her because of the way she looks, but my other cat is full of beans and is a good sized cat (We say she's a fat cat but to be honest it's probably said as she's been compared to Miya's size - she's not a fat cat really lol). Might go and bath Miya, wondering if washing her fur will remove any flea dirt. Any advice on the fur loss - could it be something other than fleas considering I've always treated her for fleas and she still has it? Any advice on her weight, how can I build it up, what is out there in the market? Any advice on her being so scared? more

Resolved Question: How does the isolation that Americans experience in their daily lives compare to that experienced in the UK?

as Americans drive home alone often times in their vehicle from work dont they? they mostly dont ride a public transport , unless they live in New York City or Chicago? Most Americans dont talk often to their neighbors..do they do this in the UK? why so? and WHEN DO AMERICANS SEE EACH OTHER..BESIDES AT THE SUPER MARKET , WORK OR THEATRE, BALL GAME ETC? AND HOW CHANGES THEM TO REACT DIFFERENTLY AND THINK DIFFERENTLY WITH REGARDS TO THEIR OTHER CITIZENS? British people often ride a public bus or other public transport..even if it is walking in the streets where many others are too? how the British exposure to people in their society makes them respond and think differently with regards to society in general than Americans for this reason and why? more

Resolved Question: how does the isolation that Americans experience in their daily lives compare to that experienced in the UK?

Resolved Question: Physician or Engineer?

I asked this question earlier,but as a result of being in a rush,my spelling and other key structures in the English Language were of an atrocious standard.I apologise to everyone who had to attempt a read of it,it was really bad! Anyway,moving on.I am privately educated and I recently received my GCSE results,I will not include the details of all of these results as it subjected me to scorn,and many doubted my credibility,I will however provide the Information you need to work with; I achieved an A* in all of the science based disciplines,meaning Mathematics,Physics,Biology and Chemistry.I am interested in these subjects to a high degree,and especially Chemistry and Biology.This is exactly what makes this area of study and subsequent career choice a very difficult one.Down below I will outline the advantages,disadvantages and overall concern I have in these two areas,and I will hopefully present them in a format that allows for them to be compared. Physician: Overview:The medical field is of great interest to me,especially that of plastic/cosmetic surgery.I am particularly interested in the face and related surgical procedures such as Epicanthoplasty and Rhinoplasty,as some examples. Advantages:High job security,great career progression opportunity and perhaps less importantly,it allows for high income potential.Even more importantly to me,however is the fact this area of science is of great interest to me,as I mentioned earlier. Disadvantages: Achieving a position in the medical sector will merit a very long time in education,at the high school level,degree level and especially during teaching at the stage of residency.All together this could warrant 12 or more years in education,proceeding high school. Engineering: Overview:Engineering interests me slightly less than the Medical field in its raw form,however the results and invention as a result of engineering practise and theories are astonishing,and this is where the field of Engineering,specifically Chemical Engineering grabs my attention. Disadvantages:The field of Engineering,in the raw form does not interest me perhaps as much as it should,this may cast a large metaphoric shadow over my ability to complete any course in relation to Engineering.Another concern is the dynamics of Chemical Engineering,in a changing world.At the moment the speciality of petroleum Engineering is of great interest,even when considering the dangerous,political failures I may have to work in.The field of clean and renewable Energy does not quite interest me as much as the forms of energy we use now do..Essentially my biggest block on this field is perhaps lack of interest in many areas of Engineering,and increasingly less demand for the area(S) I am currently interested in. Advantages: Upon the baby boomers(Generation 139) finally all retiring,there is predicted to be a huge gap in the market,and subsequent demand for Engineers,in the western world.This major event in employment dynamics in this area means job prevalence is likely to be huge,job security high and large personal,economic gain becomes a very likely reality.But my ability to capitalise on this change will depend on the course of speciality I take,if any. I hope my English was a lot better than the standard I posted earlier,I again apologise and if I have any spelling or Grammatical mistakes in this version,I would have to attribute this to being a teenager,in the current world of text shortening,and general bad spelling lol (sorry,I could not think of a word to express the fact I was joking). more

Voting Question: is instrumentation engineering a branch of electrical and electronics or it comes under mechanical engin?

Can someone let me know what is the market demand of this engineering branch also as compared to other engineering fields in electronics. Please answer if you are sure about your answer. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: how much would expect to pay for a 16 oz container of Curry powder usually?

and how compared in quality are the ones in large containers to the small container "Curry powders"..such as mcormick found in many super markets? and why? ALSO, IF KNOW..HOW LARGE ARE THE SMALL CONTAINERS OF CURRY POWDER IN MOST SUPER MARKETS? WHY PEOPLE PAY SUCH RIDICULOUS HIGH PRICE FOR THIS WHEN CAN ORDER ONLINE FOR OVER HALF THE PRICE? please explain what you can thanks for your answers! more

Resolved Question: How healthy is "Curry powder" and how expensive is it compared to other Indian spices?

also, is Curry powder in the small containers in stores any better or worse than what you buy in the large containers or in bags? (what size are the small containers..if know and how much money? how much save if buy the large 14 -16 oz containers online? WHY ANYONE PAYS THE RIDICULOUS PRICES FOR THE SMALL CONTAINERS AT SUPER MARKET,,WHEN YOU CAN ORDER ONLINE FOR OVER HALF THE PRICE? please explain what you can. thanks for your answers! more

Resolved Question: how healthy is "Curry powder" and how expensive is it compared to other Indian spices?

Resolved Question: Can you order curry powders from Amazon or other internet sites now for much cheaper than in market?

or where can buy "Hot Madras Curry Powder" in bulk? and how much for a 1 months supply for a single person probably,,if just cook 1 curry per day? also, IF HAD TO CHOOSE A FEW OTHER SPICES TO COOK INDIAN FOODS WITH..WHICH ARE THE MOST ESSENTIAL ONES AND WHY? please explain what you can..HOW COMPARE IN PRICE TO BUYING IN SUPER MARKET AND HOW ABOUT CHINESE MARKETS OR INDIAN MARKETS? WHY MANY DONT SELL SPICES IN BULK? thanks for your answers! more

Resolved Question: what is better ipad 2 or motorola xoom ?

I've been online researching for the last 2.5 hours and still not sure , the xoom looks better in almost all departments but the big one nearly all comparisons draw up is the app market and android isn't up to scratch by the looks of things but I think the ipad 2 looks really over priced for what you get compared with other tablets , so any thoughts ?I've also read there may be a xoom 2 coming soon , does anyone know much on this ? more

Resolved Question: This is really getting to me.. no idea what to choose anymore..?

So here's the thing.. I'm in my last year of high school.. and after this I plan to go to university..even though I'll end up in £40,000 debt after i get my degree :) The thing is.. I don't know what to go into.. I'm caught between Law, Criminology, Psychology, Marketing and Public Relations.. I love law.. always have and criminology and psychology fascinate me but I'm worried that it might be emotionally draining.. I'm the sort of person who's bubbly, easy going, loving, kind and everything associated with not being a cold hearted B*tch that one might need in order to succeed in law and criminology. On the other hand.. I love socialising with people.. This is a silly thing to compare to.. but Samantha Jones from SATC is that I would love to also do.. I have this whole "living in a city with a job I adore" idea in my head and i honestly do not know what to do.. I also frequently run through phases where I would love to travel as an air hostess or work abroad in a posh hotel.. I am so indecisive.. In a few months time its UCAS applications and university choices.. what do I do? more

Resolved Question: What makes people turn into teenage kidnappers and rapists?

was watching the news website in the USA and it was talking about a middle aged man trying to force a young teenage girl into his vehicle at a local Walmart or super market. and a lady saw this and drove up and shouted for the young girl to get in her vehicle and they escaped. meanwhile police have photos of his vehicle and are showing it for people to come forth with information. WHAT MAKES PEOPLE TURN OUT THIS WAY...AND WHY ? HOW COMMON THIS IS TODAY AND IS MORE COMMON THAN BEFORE ? WHY FOR THAT? AND HOW COMPARES IN BRITAIN WITH USA PROBABLY TOO AND IS THIS COMMON IN BRITAIN? please explain what you can,,what might be the cure for such people and why? thanks for your asnwers!IN MOST CASES WHAT HAPPENS TO THE YOUNG GIRLS AFTER AND WHY? WHICH PERCENTAGE OF THE TIME? more

Resolved Question: what makes people turn into teenage kidnappers and rapists?

Resolved Question: Is "Parker's Astrology" a good book to have as a "Reference book" on astrology's techniques and basic aspects?

how it compares to other books on the market and why dont hear much about it? please explain, describe what you can about it. and when became popular? why "Julia Parker" isnt more talked about or heard about in astrology? thanks fo ryour answers! more

Resolved Question: is "Parker's Astrology" a good book to have as a "Reference book" on astrology's techniques and basic aspects?

Resolved Question: Has anyone got a Compare the Market Meercat yet?

I simply must have one. Are they available on EBay?ok, I may insure my garden shed just to get one more

Resolved Question: how much do you think people's insurance went up because of compare the market making those stupid dolls?

Resolved Question: Where can I test drive puschairs in the UK?

Sooo im pregnant and even though it's very early on I decided to have a little look at pushchairs but now I've realised there aren't many places to go. I went into a halfords and they had like 5 pushchairs, none of which I liked and they were very expensive. I know I'm probably picky but where can I go with a wide range of pushchairs? I really want one where the toddler seat unclips and you can put in a car seat for the baby, I kind of want some big sturdy wheels too..preferably with suspension. Any suggestions on where i can go? which chair would be the best for me? and has anyone else had the same problem (i.e. noticing that for such a big market, there aren't many places to look at loads of pushchairs to compare)? more

Resolved Question: Is there nay car insurance companies cheaper than elephant, bell & admiral ?

Im a 24 year old male looking for cheap car insurance quotes, all of them seem to be quite a bit over £1000 and even £2000 - £3000 and thats when i checked money supermarket and compare the market but with elephant,bell and admiral my best quotes seem to be around £800 is there any other cheap car insaurance companies anyone can reccommend i try ? more

Resolved Question: Why & how were Western Europeans (especially English) so interested in the continent of INDIA?

what was it really about India,,,that interested western Europeans so much? why they couldnt grow spices somwwhere else? WHAT DID THEY REALLY SEE AS THE MOST INTERESTING "RESOURCE"? was it the ability to have two markets..one that they could trade easy things to produce in western Europe for lots of labour? why Indians would work so cheaply for what ..? in exchange for what really? and how Indians compared as workers to Africans? and why? please explain what they made or used Indian labour for and how compared to AFRICA? and when all this happened too? what allowed it? please explain anything you can. thanks for your anwers!HOW THE BILLION OR SO PEOPLE IN INDIAN CONTINENT MADE IT EVEN MORE FAVOURABLE TO SET UP SOME TYPE OF WORK FORCE THERE IN TRADE FOR WHAT? WHY INDIANS WORKED SO MUCH , FOR SO LITTLE TOO? more

Resolved Question: will compare the market do this?

i was looking to find cheap pet insurance for my dog and i came accross compare the market so i had a look and it's only £3.86 a month and i thought that's really cheap but then i thought would they actually cover everything? like if my dog got injured and had to get an operation which cost maybe £5000 would they pay that? also i really want the meerkat toy! haha! please help! note: i only put this question into this section so people would answer quicker, thanks! :) more

Resolved Question: why & how were Western Europeans (especially English) so interested in the continent of INDIA?

Resolved Question: why are pre-cooked, breaded chicken tenders or chicken strips found in super markets so expensive?

as i think i remember a (not too large) bag of chicken strips already pre cooked and breaded were 7 $ plus tax...as this is crazy..compared to the deals you can find now in supermarkets..such as wal mart or asda..big bags of chicken breasts are cheaper..and much larger. why is this and why people pay such high prices? since when and how is in UK if know? thanks for your answers! more

Resolved Question: Where can I find an insurance company that does public liability insurance for a market trader?

I have tried compare the market and all the rest but i still cant find public liability insurance for a market trader. Im based in south wales if that helps... I have tried ringing several insurance companies but to no prevail... I only need it for 2 weeks and i can only find a quote for a whole year and with that company you can only pay for the year in full and upfront... surely that's not right... more

Resolved Question: Can the company I work for keep my wages back?

I work for a marketing company. We specialise in internet marketing. I get paid a basic wage (£19,000) a year. After this, we earn a bonus if we write a certain amount of new business in a month. This month I earn't £500 from that. I also got £490 (say £500) for the commission from my team. That's a total of £1,000. After that, I get 10% of each account I have live over the month. That's a total of £2,200. Which combines for £3,300 of commission. Obviously I am in a bad position tax wise! I broke the rules of the company last week, mistakenly taking something a customer said wrongly, and signing him up for the wrong thing. This is gross misconduct according to our rules. In my defence, I am the top salesperson in the company, have been here for only 2 years, compared to some people who have been here 6 years and I am well over their figures lifetime. Basically they could have fired me, but for the fact I help out a lot, I didn't do it for personal benefit, it was a mistake, and as soon as I realised my mistake I spoke to my manager and he removed the deal from our system. It does look bad if we tried to take the payment, but we didnt. For this, they have said I will not get any commission for this month. thats £3,300. Obviously leaving me with just the basic wage. The problem here is that I have £900 to come out of my wages already, as my boss helped me out with a problem with my council tax (The letters came to my ex, i didnt open them for obvious reasons). So if that gets removed, after tax ill earn around £200. My bills are rent and everything that I have to pay comes in at £1,200. Where do I stand? more

Resolved Question: Should I buy an Alfa Romeo Brera?

I'm in the market for a coupe, i'm not bothered about rear leg room or a small-ish boot. I just want an interesting and good looking car. The Brera looks amazing and compared to german competition just blows them out of the water in terms of style. However, as an actually car I've heard that it's unreliable and thirsty, even the diesel model. So do I get one and perhaps have expensive repair bills or do I get a BMW 3 Series coupe and be bored and disappointed? more

Resolved Question: How to find agents and market a new tourism business?

Hi All, We are a new tourism firm in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has been rated No. 1 by the "Newyork Times" in their "Best Places to Go" list. Also, rated No. 2 by the "National Geographic Channel" in their "World's Best Islands to Visit". Sri Lanka offers something for everyone from sandy beaches to ancient & culture; from adventurous wild life to eye-catching green hill country & water falls; from numerous water sports to hiking, trekking and many more sports; and from whale watching to aboriginal people. "Blue Whale" could also be seen here. Considering this all, we have started a new tour firm which offers services to tourists by arranging itineraries, guides, drivers, luxury vehicles as well as star hotel accommodation and a verity of Western, Arabic, Chinese or local food. We have very good relationships with local hotels. We have successfully did a couple of tours with some tourists from the USA, the UK as well as from Germany. Now we would like to expand our market. Please could you provide some suggestions as to how we can expand the services ? How we can find marketing agents ? We have a website. However, we are still not sure how many of the executives who would like to go on a holiday may use internet to search for different kinds of tour operators and compare their services. Because I think our target audience may be a bit busy people (a person without a job may not afford a holiday logically) and thus such people may not use internet much to search for tour operators I think. Please suggest me. Thanks a lot in advance. more

Resolved Question: Is Skype in danger of overestimating its own quality?

Current UK rates United Kingdom (1.4p) United Kingdom - Mobile - Hutchinson 3G (14.9p) United Kingdom - Mobile - O2 (14.9p) United Kingdom - Mobile - Orange (14.9p) United Kingdom - Mobile - Others (14.9p) United Kingdom - Mobile - T-Mobile (14.9p) United Kingdom - Mobile - Vodafone (14.9p) United Kingdom - Shared Cost - 0844 (7p) United Kingdom - Shared Cost - 0845 (8p) United Kingdom - Shared Cost - 0870 (11p) United Kingdom - Shared Cost - 0871 (13.5p) United Kingdom - Shared Cost - 0843 (7p) United Kingdom - Shared Cost - 0872 (13.2p) plus 2.9p connection charge I phone an o2 mobile regularly and was going to start using Skype, given that it markets itself as cheaper than other phone companies. That was, until I seen their price. 14.9 compared to other providers like Giff Gaff who charge 8p a minute to call any mobile phone http://giffgaff.com/index/offer Skype calls regularly echo, drop for no reason and it shares your bandwidth when the programme is on and you are not using it. My question is, have they became too greedy, and given the rocky service, would you mind paying these prices or use alternative companies for calls like me. I still use it for the video service, but only because that's free. more

Resolved Question: Cheapest Car Insurer?

Ive recently bought a car. Ford Escort 1.6 Finesse V reg. Now ive tried compare the market websites, and they all come back about the same price. Im just curious which insurer have you found is the cheapest, or your cheapest ever quote and which one is it? more

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