Low Cost Online Business Startup

It must be the time of year because some really great stuff has been landing on my desk recently and I’m not just talking about bottles of wine and boxes of Ferrerro Rocher chocs!

This week I received news of a brand new business opportunity that’s now available and thought it was perfect to pass on to you in this week’s eletter. The reason being that one of the questions I get asked all the time is: “How much money do I need to start up an online business?”

This is a very good question and that’s why this week, if you have a few minutes to spare between doing your Christmas shopping and resisting the temptation to start munching your way through that tin of Quality Street, I suggest you take a look at this…

However serious you are about starting your own home business, I know that the cost of setting it all up can be a concern sometimes and a bit off-putting. It stops you from going for it and that is a real shame. However, I also know from my own experience that there are plenty of ways around this, and what I want to recommend to you today is one such way.

If you haven’t got a lot of available funds, this is a brilliant way to get your online business started and I’m delighted to tell you that it comes from Charlie Wright, who as you may know always puts his business ideas across in a simple, step by step, no-nonsense, plain speaking kind of way. In fact he describes himself as an ‘ordinary, lazy bloke from East London’. But by following a few simple steps from ‘lazy Charlie’, you could be up and running with this within 21 days and be adding around £500 a week (or more) to your income.

The best bit is that there is minimal outlay and very little risk which is always very welcome news! You can start simply with 30 minutes a day browsing the internet. Another 30 minutes a day to 'run' the business. And from that you could create a rolling income of £500-£2000 per week, so you can do this and still work full-time if you want to.

You can copy Charlie’s proven plan without the need to buy fancy software, you won’t need any specialist training, no tools, no premises, no staff – just you, you don’t even need any contacts or credentials. Seriously, you don’t even need any products! All you do need is a PC and a spare 30 minutes a day and as I’ve said Charlie has made this extra simple for you to understand and put in to action.

Interested? Then here’s more…

Now you’ve probably already heard of the term ‘public domain’ – this refers to information that is freely available for anyone to see. But whilst what I’m about to introduce to you does concern the ‘public domain’, this time there is a very clever twist! In fact you’ll be taking that readily available information and then giving it away…free. What’s more you will only have to write a series of short emails to start the ball rolling and Charlie will show you exactly how to do it by providing templates and everything – you really can’t go wrong with this.

I know that giving away free information for free sounds completely bonkers, but stick with me here because this could really make you a great online income.

Anyone can use this, and it works. It’s a proven marketing technique that anyone with a little bit of get up and go can use to generate a great income from home – without products and without a payment system.

That’s sounds even more bonkers doesn’t it? But believe me; this can make you money because you’ll be taking a slice of other people’s profits. And I hasten to add it’s all perfectly legal, in fact big and small businesses use it and as I’ve said even complete beginners who have no internet experience at all can use it.

This is, by far, the easiest, sneakiest, cheapest way to legally 'break into' an online business. In fact it’s been described as ‘A method that works so well…the bank will think you’re money-laundering.’

Just to doubly reassure you, Charlie’s 'infiltration' method is absolutely legal. It allows ordinary people just like you to start skimming money off other people's products and hard work and unlike most cloak-and-dagger promotions, one of the best things about this opportunity is that Charlie tells you exactly what this involves right at the start. He’s not one for mincing his words so I urge you to check out his report right away.

Take a look, see what this involves and decide if it’s for you. I’m sure you’ve got a few minutes to do that. Wouldn’t you rather take your future in to your own hands instead of waiting for an amazing job with loads of perks to fall in to your lap! Because, sorry to disappoint you but this just doesn’t happen. If you want to afford the finer things in life, take action and just do it.

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Mortgage Help and Advice 101

Fee Free Mortgage Deals
Fee free mortgage deals may not offer homeowners or potential homerowners the value for money they first think. Based on an analysis of several mortgage / remortgage packages, its been calculated that only people looking to borrow less than £57,000 can find a good deal with a fee free mortgage or remortgage. Based on this, these deals are best suited for those looking to remortgage or those who have already paid off a substantial part of their home loan. In what may surprise many homeowners, the best mortgage or remortgage offers all incur the most fees up front. Lenders are being very innovative with products, but because mortgages can be so complex borrowers need to be cautious and ensure they get best deal. Fee-free deals are not as simple as they are marketed to be, so people need to look beyond any headline rates and special offers. Unfortunately, the more money-conscious consumers are more likely to be attracted to the 'free' part of fee-free - but doing a bit of homework beforehand could expose the pitfalls of a fee-free deal.

Debt Problems
Some 2.5 million people in Britian are struggling with paying back their debts, a rise of 700,000 people in just six months, new figures reveal. A YouGov poll commissioned by debt consultancy firm Thomas Charles found 8.4 million people or one in five of the UK population has unsecured debts of over £10,000. Of those owing more than £10,000 a third of women and a quarter of men said they were in financial difficulty and reporting regular repayment problems. Seventy per cent of those owing over £10,000 or 1.4 million adults - said they are 'quite likely', 'likely' or 'certain' to declare themselves bankrupt or take out an Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA) in the next six months.Mr Falla, director of Thomas Charles, said: "Our latest research confirms that the debt problem in the UK is continuing to worsen. "We are currently witnessing a correlation of increased borrowing alongside a massive decrease in the number of people coping with their debts. If action is not taken to curb borrowing trends in the UK, the situation is likely to spiral over the coming years." He added that the UK could soon hit "a tipping point" where those in financial trouble outnumbered those who were not. He advised people with debt troubles not "to bury your head in the sand".

Sub-Prime Mortgages
High-street lenders have a tendancy to steer clear of any mortgage circumstance which may be viewed as non-conforming. However, in today's society, many people fall into this category due to CCJ's, bad credit or mortgage arrears, but also, those who are self-employed, contract workers or those who rely on bonuses/commission. Fortunately, there are lenders dedicated to helping those who suffer from such a financial position, and Shorething Mortgages is a closely linked introducer to lenders of this sort.

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Wedding Cakes - Making the right Decision

Wedding cakes are works of art, both inside and out. They're also a costly business as it takes time to make and decorate a cake. When I was getting married we looked into the cost and was surprised at some of the prices, over the last few years things have changed though.

For a professionally made three tier wedding cake, the prices start at around £200, however many professional bakers now offer budget cakes as demand has grown for cheaper options. If you start to add fancy icing and decorations though, the cost will rise sharply.

A popular alternative is hiring a fake wedding cake, where fake cake tiers are created with polystyrene and then iced and decorated as per the wedding cake of your choice. You pose for photos with the fake cake and then cut up a "cutting" cake behind the scenes to serve to your guests.

This section is intended to give you some ideas and tips for lowering your cake costs, information on how to make your own cake including pitfalls, things to look out for and tricks to reduce your costs. There's also a guide to the best cheap cakes on the high street.

If you're up for making your own, there are some tried and tested recipes with English measurements, from Britain's famous chefs, with recipes including traditional fruit cakes, chocolate cake and choux pastry buns. For those wanting a more simple budget option, you could try making cupcakes instead.

Here are three ways of ensuring a charming cake design.

Specialty wedding cake design: No compromise on design. Go for the professional hand. Go to the baker who is specialized in specialty wedding cake designs. Ask the baker to show the picture gallery. You will see dozens of pictures in the folder the baker provides. These pictures are of real cakes already made. Select the one which you think is most suitable for you. Ask the baker to make some changes in the design you selected so that it will look unique. You may decide on the size of the cake or leave it to the baker to decide to accommodate all the details of the design.

Wedding cake toppers: A topper is an important part of a specialty cake design. In most cases, the exact replica of the couple is represented in a couple of figurines on top of the cake. At least at some weddings, the topper used is the heirloom of the bride's family and it is repeatedly used by them for every wedding in the family. There are several types of toppers like military toppers, crystal toppers, and monogram toppers.

Wedding cake charm: Pulling out a charm from the layers of the cake by the bridesmaid is a very old tradition. The charm is the symbol of good luck. It is placed in the cake and is attached to a satin ribbon.

Give a new dimension to the cake concept which is followed in every wedding for ages.

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How to Pass Eco-Friendly Driving Test

Pupils will need to show that they are aware of the need for fuel efficiency and an environmentally friendly approach in all aspects of their driving. As an ADI they will need to be able to encourage their new drivers in the use of all these various techniques.
Eco friendly driving can make a significant impact on the global use of conventional fuels and make a positive contribution to the reduction of carbon emissions. This process starts with an awareness of the availability of vehicles with alternative fuels such as electric and dual fuel power.
To make an improvement in your own fuel-efficient driving, there are many areas that can be considered,

1. Acceleration: The use of acceleration should be steady, smooth and progressive whenever possible, avoiding unnecessary speed peak, a smooth driving style can save up to 10% of fuel used. Where appropriate cruise control should be used as this can be more efficient on fuel usage.
2. Braking: Use of footbrake should be smooth and positive with a certain amount of tapering on and off. Avoid any harsh use of the brakes by easing off the accelerator earlier where possible.
3. Gear changes: Gear changes need to be made effectively with block changes up and down where appropriate. Move into the higher gears reasonably quickly, cars with manual gear change are more fuel-efficient than automatics
4. Hazard awareness and forward planning techniques: These planning techniques should be used effectively to minimize any unnecessary or harsh changes of speed or direction. Hazard identified at an early stage giving adequate time to respond and to decelerate as appropriate.
5. Vehicle sympathy: Engine speed should be kept relatively low whenever possible. Generally keeping engine speed to about 3,000 rpm can save a considerable amount of fuel. All control should be used smoothly to avoid any unnecessary sharp fluctuations in speed.
6. Manoeuvring: Reversing into a parking space and then driving out forwards is regarded as more fuel efficient than reversing out when the engine is cold
7. Speed: keep to all legal speed limits and plan well ahead for any changes. Some experts reckon that by reducing your speed from 80 mph to 70 mph can save a considerable amount of fuel. Complied with all speed limits. Speed is appropriate to all road, traffic and weather condition.
8. Air conditioning: avoid using air condition or climate control unless it is necessary. Also avoid driving with open windows and sunroof.
9. Starting up and moving off: avoid excessive use of the accelerator. Moves off promptly and smoothly.
10. Engine power and torque: utilized higher gear at lower engine speed where appropriate without causing the engine to labour.
11. Cruise control: used in appropriate situations but without compromising  road safety

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Replacing a Garage Door

What Kind of Garage Door should I buy?


When looking for a garage door, you notice that there are two major designs: tilt-up doors and sectional roll-up doors. Sectional roll-up doors are more expensive than tilt-up doors, but the extra cost is well worth it.

Tilt-up doors consist of a single panel of material. To open the door, you have to pull it out and pivot it up to slide it along the roof of your garage. Sectional roll-up doors, on the other hand, are made of a number of horizontal sections. Each section is hinged to the next section, allowing the door a certain degree of flexibility. Because the door is mounted on rollers, to open a sectional roll-up door you just have to lift the door and it will roll into place along the roof of your garage.
Sectional roll-up doors are superior to tilt-up doors. From a purely practical point they take up less room. Because you don't have to pull the door out, there will be more room in front of your garage door for things like your car. The door will also take up less room in the garage, since it can be placed higher up than a tilt-up door.

What should my Garage Door be made of?

Garage doors, both tilt-ups and sectional roll-ups, are primarily made from wood or steel. Of these two materials, wood is the cheaper and - arguably - more attraction option. If you decided to get a wooden door please keep in mind that just like your deck, a wooden garage door will be more easily damaged by the weather than a steel door. If you live in a particularly hot or cold climate, you may find your self with a warped or damaged garage door.

Steel garage doors are more expensive, but you will not face the same problems that you would encounter with a wood door. If you decide to get a steel door the main thing to check is that it has been properly prepared to prevent rust.


Garage doors are also occasionally made with aluminium or fibreglass. While both of these materials are less expensive than steel doors, you should be careful when using them. Neither material is as strong as steel so they will not hold up to the usual wear and tear of a garage door. And once again depending on your climate, they will not be as energy efficient as a steel door if that is a concern to you.
How do I look after my Garage Door?

Just like any other exterior surface on your house, your garage door will need periodic maintenance to keep it working smoothly and looking as good as the rest of your house. You'd be surprised how the look of your garage door not only affects the overall look of your house, but the perceived value of your house too.


Wash your Garage Door Regularly

No matter what material your garage door is made of, it should be washed regularly. If you have a wood door, you should repaint the door every other year to ensure that the wood stays protected. If you have a steel door, you can give it a yearly shine with car wax

To prolong the life of the mechanical parts, you should lubricate all moving parts with motor oil whenever the door starts to feel sluggish.

Safety Concerns with Garage Doors

Every year, children are seriously injured from accidents involving garage doors. To avoid these preventable accidents, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that you should only use automatic garage door openers if they have an automatic reverse function. This will reverse the closing of the garage door if an obstacle is encountered.
 
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Gaining Storage Space from a Loft Conversion

More people are trying to gain some additional storage place by moving up as opposed to out. A loft conversion can overcome the financial constraint that might prevent you from taking full advantage of your house. There is never enough storage space in a house and a loft makes a great storage place. However, a loft conversion can also require numerous permissions and regulations that are dependent upon the structure and condition of your house. Most lofts can successfully be converted into a large storage area where you can store most anything, from Christmas decorations to toys and old furniture.

To accomplish a loft conversion project, you will definitely have to hire an architect. A calculation must be made to make sure that the floor can support the weight of each load you want to place on the loft’s floor. In addition, you must comply with all of the fire regulations during every step of the loft project. A loft conversion can significantly increase the worth of your house if you do everything by the rules. Never take any chances with a loft conversion and ensure that you hire professionals to accomplish the project.

A loft conversion usually includes many stages, so be prepared for some serious work around your house. These stages include:

1. Erecting the scaffolding.

2. Accessing the roof so that the workers can begin the inside work.

3. Externally erected framing.

4. Loft stairs attached and completion of the insulating.

5. If more loft partitions are required the frames must be installed and the walls boarded and plastered.

6. Approval by the building inspector.

A loft conversion project also includes some wiring work. A qualified electrician will install a system of lights in the loft by using the house’s existing electrical system. Although it is expensive, another good idea is to install a roof window. Roof windows are excellent escape routes in the event of a fire, and they also give you the opportunity to use the loft as a room. A loft conversion is a great alternative to a house extension. The primary difference is that you move up to gain the additional space rather than through the expansion of the sides of your house.

To accomplish a loft conversion project, you will definitely have to hire an architect. A calculation must be made to make sure that the floor can support the weight of each load you want to place on the loft’s floor. In addition, you must comply with all of the fire regulations during every step of the loft project. A loft conversion can significantly increase the worth of your house if you do everything by the rules. Never take any chances with a loft conversion and ensure that you hire professionals to accomplish the project.

A loft conversion usually includes many stages, so be prepared for some serious work around your house. These stages include:

A loft makes a great extra bedroom, children’s room, office, or workout space. An architect and a professional contractor will provide the best end result for your loft conversion in terms of design, functionality, and safety. That way, the loft conversion will flow with the rest of your house and make great area for storage.


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Website Translates Arabic and English

A new website hopes that the idea of removing the barrier of language by allowing a person to write in Arabic it is translated into English, or the other way around, will help enhance diplomacy of the citizens in the West and the Middle East. Its goal is to reduce the tensions between the two cultures.

The website named Meedan allows users to post comments and stories in Arabic and have them translated into English automatically, or to do just the opposite. With this website, people won’t have to share a common language in order to have an online discussion in near real time. It can be considered a social network that is filled with people who don’t know each other but want to have a conversation.

The website is effectively bilingual that has volunteer editors conducting the translations after the fact. These machine translations are quite good, but they still have difficulties in handling comments. The website also uses open source to help the state of the art of translation to move forward.

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