Who Else Wants to Become a Supermarket Gift Card Millionaire – And Also Help Your Local Community?

In the beginning, supermarkets grew from just being suppliers of groceries and household goods, to be more like the old department stores, with much more emphasis placed on selling clothes, electrical goods, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, take-away foods, alongside the usual household requirements. In this way, they actually took a lot of business from many small independent retailers, causing a lot of gaps to appear in what used to be thriving High Streets, and local shopping communities.

So why the great emphasis in starting to promote the business of their competitors in the form of Gift Card sales?

For instance, Tesco’s promote their own extensive range of clothes, yet they still promote the sale of Gift Cards for competitors like Primark, Next, and the Arcadia Group (that incudes Burtons, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Top Man, Miss Selfridge, Evans, Wallis) – and many more. Continue reading “Who Else Wants to Become a Supermarket Gift Card Millionaire – And Also Help Your Local Community?”

Lifemax Opportunity Business Review

Lifemax is a company that makes and distributes a health product called Mila. Mila is said to be the worlds healthiest whole raw food and presents many health benefits to users of the product. It contains the highest concentration of Omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber than any other food source. These categories in the health industry are scientifically proven to have many health benefits, including but not limited to heart benefits, anti-aging benefits, and cancer and weight loss benefits. Although I cannot personally make any guarantees, the product does seem to have a high success rate. Lifemax also offers a business opportunity to distribute the Mila product. Lifemax is considered a multi-level marketing (MLM) opportunity and does have its advantages and disadvantages.

There is a growing problem in the world surrounding health issues and mal-nutrition. People are eating foods and living unhealthy lives because of the environment we live in or the foods we eat. What this means is that people desire health more than ever before. This health can be seen in many forms, whether it is physical health or mental health. Due to this large desire from the population there is a huge demand for products that can help people achieve that goal. Lifemax has created a product that fills this need. Continue reading “Lifemax Opportunity Business Review”

What Is Network Marketing?

Before going into details, let me answer one of the most frequently asked and probably the most basic question of all: “What is Network Marketing?”

In 2009, my mentor, the one and only Mr. Jopet Pedroso taught me the definition of the subject. He said:

“Network Marketing is a system of moving products from the factory to the consumer and through an organization of users, retailers, and network builders.”

Let us break down the definition. First of all, Network Marketing is a system. A system is nothing more than a standardized set of tools and instructions that you must follow in order for a business to run properly. A very good example of this is a company named McDonald’s. People eat at McDonald’s not because of the burgers and fries alone. People eat there because of the predictable experience, speed, and prices. That is the system of McDonald’s. Ray Kroc perfected and sold that system to franchise owners that will consistently turning beef into cash. After all, franchise owners didn’t buy the business because they have a mission to serve the best burgers and fries in town. They bought the business to make money. In Network Marketing, you sell a proven money-making system to new distributors, then, the marketing system will move the company’s products. Thus, our job is to market a system to new distributors that move the company’s products and then teach them leadership and skills for them to also market more money-making system to future buyers (distributors). Continue reading “What Is Network Marketing?”

After WLS: How To Avoid Mourning The Loss of Food

A frequent question brand-new gastric bypass patients ask is “How do you deal with the loss of food?”

In the first few weeks out of surgery when patients can only eat is Jell-O or protein shakes or broth patients frequently report grieving for food. After all, food is a beloved friend of the morbidly obese. Now it’s gone and emotional grieving results. The sense of loss is magnified during the post-op healing phase because patients don’t feel well enough to do anything. That leaves time to focus on the foods we loved but are no longer allowed.

How can a patient distract their thoughts from food? Here are a few suggestions to help “newbies” get past this stage!

Read fashion magazines and daydream about your new body in the season’s latest fashions. Continue reading “After WLS: How To Avoid Mourning The Loss of Food”

Cotton Burr Compost, is it America’s Best Compost?

In the world of composting, experts worldwide agree that The Soil Food Web (soilfoodweb.com) is the world’s leading authority in the field of compost research, testing, and grading of compost. Founded by noted researcher Dr. Elaine Ingham, the Soil Food Web has a network of laboratories around the world and is a leading advocate of sustainable agriculture.

Only a few consultants are endorsed by and associated with the Soil Food web, one of which is Ms. Jennifer Appel. When interviewed about the efficacy of cotton burr compost, Ms. Appel told me that, “cotton burr compost is head and shoulders above any other compost.” Yes, that’s a big claim, so my follow- up question dealt with her reasoning for this position. Ms. Appel states that “cotton is a very heavy feeder, absorbing vast amounts of nutrients from the soil as it grows and the bulk of the nutrients are located in the burr left over from the ginning process.”

What are the three things that make cotton burr compost America’s favorite composting choice? Continue reading “Cotton Burr Compost, is it America’s Best Compost?”

A History of Food Delivery Services

The history of food delivery services traces its inception over sixty years. Since this time food delivery services still have the same basic principle to ensure that members of the community can have a hot, tasty and enjoyable meal.

The first meal delivery services are believed to have been started in wartime London. As a result of the Blitz, many Londoners had lost their homes and their ability to cook for themselves. In response to this need the WVS (Women’s Volunteer Service) produced meals and delivered them to people who had lost practically everything. This caring approach was carried on in various areas of the UK where injured servicemen were provided meals by volunteers in the local vicinity.

After the war the first true food delivery service evolved in Hemel Hempstead in 1947. The recipients were still servicemen who were incapable of cooking their own meals but instead of the vans used to transport meals today, these early services apparently used prams, lined with felt and even straw to ensure that the meal was delivered warm. Understandably this type of service was extremely labour intensive requiring a vast network volunteers, each with good cooking knowledge and skills. Today, the processes involved incorporate mass production principles. Continue reading “A History of Food Delivery Services”

Dick Loehr – The Founder of Team National

Team National is a members only network marketing company, offering a variety of goods and services to members at factory direct pricing. Team National was founded in 1996 by serial entrepreneur and former race car driver Richard Loehr, better known as Dick.

Loehr began his career as a race car driver in 1961 with the Ford drag racing team based in Michigan. He was an incredibly successful driver, winning many titles, including 26 national events, and eventually captained the team. Loehr was an engineer by trade and so was able to use his business connections to gain sponsorship. Ford left the world of racing in 1971, and Loehr, after 10 successful years, also decided to call it a day and left the racing industry.

Loehr opened his own car dealership and RV lot in 1971, and ran it for 8 successful years.. Loehr became a big name in the automotive industry, and was on several board of directors for various car companies. Loehr was president of the Chrysler Ad Console, president of the dealer console of American Motors and president of the New Car Dealers Association amongst other things. It was through the Chrysler dealership that Loehr met Lee Iacocca. Iacocca involved Loehr in a big fund raising project to restore the Statue of Liberty. Loehr left the automotive industry in 1990, and moved into the catering business in 1991.Loehr owned several restaurants in South Florida, but left the industry in 1995 to move into direct selling. It was this point when Team National started to formulate. In 2001, National Companies Inc., aka Team National was born. Continue reading “Dick Loehr – The Founder of Team National”

Key Challenges Faced on Eradicating Child Labor in India and Other Developing Regions

All around the world, especially in the developing parts, there are widespread instances of children being used as an informal labor force across industrial sectors. According to surveys, countries like Sudan, Congo, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Ethiopia have consistently ranked high on the child labor employment charts. But it is India, the largest democratic republic nation in the world that has the dubious distinction of being regarded as the worst of the lot.

The actual numbers vary since there is no real consistency on the statistical data gathering process. From the official estimates to the numbers put forward by non-governmental organizations and unofficial guesstimates, the numbers fluctuate wildly, going from 10 million children being employed to the high numbers breaching the 100 million mark.

Certain types of industries and occupations have also traditionally lent themselves to employing children out of choice. Examples include: Fireworks industry, Jari work, artificial jewelry units, textile units, etc. Moreover, the entire small and medium scale industry framework has also been at the risk of employing child laborers. Apart from these, ship building yards, scavenging and informal recycling networks, food service industries, etc. too have found to be significantly involved in contributing to the employment of children. Continue reading “Key Challenges Faced on Eradicating Child Labor in India and Other Developing Regions”

Why Lagos State Government Must Reach-Out To Communities on COVID 19 – CSOs

Some civil society organisations have commended the Lagos state government on the manner it is handling the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic in a state with an estimated population of 23million people.

Gbenga Komolafe, Secretary General, Federation of Informal Workers of Nigeria (FIWON), Chief Raymond Gold,Coordinator, Housing and Community Upgrade,Nigerian Slum / Informal Settlement Federation (Federation), Dr Taibat Lawawson, Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, University of Lagos,.Dr. Temilade Sesan, Sankofa Policy Lab, Betty Abah, Centre for Children’s Health Education,

Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE Nigeria), Olamide Udoma – Ejorh, Lagos Urban Development Initiative, Deji Akinpelu, Rethink Cities Initiative, Folashade Adeboyejo, POLYBRIQ and Segun Ogunleye, Urbanovate Enterprise, signed the press statement issued.

According to the CSOs, COVID-19 testing and advocacy be extended to low income communities, with clear protocols on reporting and responding to suspected cases outlined, bearing in mind that these communities are densely populated Continue reading “Why Lagos State Government Must Reach-Out To Communities on COVID 19 – CSOs”

3 Leadership Books on Power

Power is a tricky topic. Fortunately there are some great leadership books to help us navigate the pitfalls. Here are three contemporary authors who deliver.

Learning to wield power is an early leadership skill we need to master
There’s no getting away from how delicious power feels. It is incredibly energising. It gives us a sense of strength and status. It allows us privileges and perks. It’s no wonder we see so many leaders fall under its spell. From Julius Caesar to Genghis Khan, from despotic politician to narcissistic business leader, power is a galvanising force. With it we can conquer lands and squash competition.

Power wielded as a sword causes human collateral. Eventually dictators fall, some more quickly than others. Though our civilisations have moved farther away from oppressive power hungry regimes, some remain.

In our workplaces, we still see the burgeoning beast of power. As thoughtful, reflective leaders, it is our moral imperative to know power, and wield it wisely. Continue reading “3 Leadership Books on Power”