Rod Little
Rod is a translator, linguist, and writer; has traveled to 32 countries and studied many languages; lived in Asia for many years, and has a 2nd residence in Bangkok. He owned a video store and a comic book store called Starbase One, for 11 years. He is also involved in 3D animation as a side project, and trades forex regularly.
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Top 50 Rock Albums of All TimeThe best and most influential rock albums of the past 50 years. Clash, Bowie, Tull, Rush, Queen, more...
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First Person: How JP Morgan Chase's $2 Billion Loss Affects the Small InvestorI'm looking overseas to avoid more regulation in the wake of JPM Chase's irresponsible losses.
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First Person: I Cut My Expenses By 25% and Now Live BetterCutting expenses in 3 easy steps, and still live in better style
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First Person: Going Green Helped My Business Save and GrowGoing green in 5 easy steps helped my business save money and gain loyal customers.
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First Person: How Will the Facebook IPO Affect Me?How safe is my peronsal data after the new Facebook stock offering, where FB becomes a public corporation.
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Is it Socially Irresponsible to Buy an Apple IPhone or IPad?With increasing awareness of the conditions at factories making Apple i-products, we need to send a message to the cash giant.
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How I Started My First Comic Book ShopSteps I took to open my first business: a comic book shop.
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First Person: How I Keep Customers Coming Back7 easy steps to keeping your customers supporting your business
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First Person: Lowering My Small Business OverheadHow I reduced overhead costs: savings tips you can use in any small business.
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First Person: 7 Steps to Protect My Business From Financial RuinMy 7 steps to insuring my business and keeping it from ruin: from insurance to savings, accounting, and more.
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Quick Start Guide to Extra Income from Your Stocks with Covered Call OptionsEasy money on the solid stocks you hold long-term: how to make an income from selling covered calls. -
First Person: Expanding My Small Business: Too Big, Too Much, Too FastWhat I learned from expanding my business too much and too fast.
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First Person: I'll Quit My Job for $90,000 TodayIf you hand me 90K right now, I can quit my job and travel. These are my calculations explained.
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First Person: Foreign Currency Fluctuations and My Small BusinessForeign currency moves affect my business, so I've adopted some ways to soften the blow when the USD fluctuates.
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First Person: I Appreciate the Payroll Tax Break, But I'm Not HiringHow the payroll tax holiday directly and indirectly impacts my small business.Also published on:
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How I Made My Small Retail Business SuccessfulHow my small retail business became and stayed successful. 5 key steps I followed.
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First Person: When New Technology Works for Small Business Marketing, When It Doesn'tI learned it's not always best to jump on the latest technology, such as Twitter, to market your small business.
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First Person: The Real World of International Business TravelHow I prepare for the problems of traveling abroad for business, such as accessing my US accounts.
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First Person: Embracing the Competition Helped My Small Business GrowHow I've used the competition in my favor, driving a share of their business my way.
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When to Turn Down Freelance Jobs: Warning Signs I Look ForWarning signs I've learned to spot in deciding to reject or accept a freelance job. I look for clues to problems in the job.
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First Person: Why I Change Banks Every YearWhy I switch banks every year. As a new customer, I get bonuses and better service.
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First Person: Creating the Right Retail AtmosphereHow I created the right atmosphere for two successful retail operations.
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First Person: Tapping Niche Markets Ensured My Small Business SuccessSpecialty markets are the only way to beat big corporations.
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First Person: The Reality of Credit Card Processing and Small BusinessProblems I had with shady credit card processors in my first business.
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Top 10 Songs for New Year's Eve and New Year's DayThe best pop and rock songs to start the new year and say good-bye to the old one.
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First Person: How I Tracked Customer Data Without Being ObtrusiveTips to getting customer data and tracking sales without being obtrusive or annoying to customers.
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Top 10 Pop Songs for ThanksgivingThe best pop & rock songs for your Thanksgiving holiday mix CD. -
First Person: Credit Problems and My Small BusinessSmall businesses need credit, but may not get it. Here is how I dealt with credit in my small business.
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First Person: I Am Planning to Hire in the Upcoming YearHow and why I am upstaffing my small business.
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First Person: Promoting My Business During the HolidaysMy four basic tools for promoting my retail business during the holidays.
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First Person: Why Timing Matters in RetailThe unique way I opened and marketed my first video store on very little starting capital.
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First Person: Is My Business Too Unique For a Storefront?Problems I encountered renting business real estate for my first storefront.
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First Person: Am I Ready to Start a New Business?My tips on determining if you're ready and able to start a new business. These are the rules I followed for my own business ventures.
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Top 10 Halloween TV EpisodesThe best Halloween themed episodes of popular TV series from the past few decades. -
First Person: The Mistakes I Made When Leasing Commercial SpaceMy experiences with business leases -- what to watch for, what to avoid, and what you can negotiate.
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First Person: My 5 Keys to Owning a BusinessMy top 5 rules for running my business, and how they lead me to success.
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First Person: My Store's $75 Promotional DisplayHow I saved money on promo displays in my 2 stores by using creative holiday lights all year long. -
First Person: Making the Most of My Small Retail SpaceSmall store owners need to use space wisely. Here's how I maximized my video and comic book stores.
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First Person: Verizon's New Prepaid Calling Plan Is a Vital StepVerizon has announced a new prepaid calling service. This is a step in the right direction for American companies.
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First Person: Getting Ready for an Economic DownturnAlthough I think it may not come, I'm preparing myself for an economic recession.
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First Person: The Logistics of Shutting Down My BusinessThe timing and logistics of shutting down my retail business.
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My Experiences Running My Own Service BusinessA basic history of my service business, along with lessons learned and advice to new business owners.
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Favorite Movie of 2011: PaulPaul: Fugitive celebrity slacker joker alien. Funniest movie of 2011, with Seth Rogan, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Jason Bateman. -
First Person: The Negative Impact of Store Closures on Our LivesWith the closing of Borders and many other stores, our lives are getting less social. We have fewer choices and fewer reasons to leave the house.
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First Person: 5 New Jobs That Don't Require a New DegreeThese are the best new jobs in 2011 with growth potential and good salaries, but no extensive education needed.
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First Person: I've Changed Careers During Tough Economic Times ... TwiceI've changed careers twice, adapted to new changes, to get by in tough economic times.
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Top Songs to Download for the Apple I-PadTop tunes for the big clumsy i-pad. -
First Person: How I Scored Free Advertising for My Retail StoreHow I got free ads, influence and prestige for my retail business.
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First Person: Small Business Really Can Thrive in a Poor EconomyHow small businesses can take advantage of bad economic times, and even thrive and expand.
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Songs for the Transformers Movies and Toy LineTop songs for the transformers movies, models, toys, and phenomenon. -
First Person: Apple Might Be the Largest Company in the World, But I'm Still Not BuyingReaction to the news that Apple has overtaken big oil, Exxon Mobil, as the largest company.
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First Person: How the U.S. Credit Downgrade Affects MeMy reaction to the downgrade of the U.S. Credit Rating by Standard & Poor's.
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Top 25 Rock Albums of All TimeThe best and most influential rock music albums of all time. -
First Person: Why Teens Should Handle Their Own FinancesEven in high school, teenagers should start learning about financial planning and how companies operate. Here's how I learned, and tips for new young entrepreneurs.
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First Person: Cities that Made or Lost Money Hosting the OlympicsWhich cities were financial winners and loser in the Olympics. Host cities that made or lost a lot of money.
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The High Cost of Hosting the OlympicsAn overview of the expenses incurred by cities which host the Olympic games.Also published on:
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First Person: Getting the Most From a Business ClosureMy experiences dismantling small businesses, and tips on breaking it down efficiently and profitably.
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First Person: The Changing Face of the U.S. Job MarketMy changing views on the job market. We now need to start diversifying our income, too.
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The Worst Scams of the Past 10 YearsFrom HDTV to credit card insurance, these are the worst scams of the past 10 years.
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Handling Unethical Debt Collection AttemptsFrom personal experience, tips on handling rude and unscrupulous debt collectors. How to combat illegal debt collection methods.
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Favorite Novel: the Stand by Stephen KingAn epic novel about the days of earth after most of us are wiped out by a virus. -
Top 20 Story Songs of All TimeSome songs tell a whole story in lyrics, and these are the best story songs of all time. -
Back to School Money Savings Tips for College StudentsA few easy ways to save money at college, with supplies, housing, transportation and bank accounts.
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Starting Your Own Freelance Translation and Editing BusinessSome practical tips from my own 20 years of experience as a freelance translator. How to manage your own career in freelance translating, writing or editing.
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Americans Can No Longer Buy Gold in 2011Gold buying & selling is being prohibted in the US in 2011. What Americans need to know, and what can we do?
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My 5 Steps to Retirement PlanningMany things need to be considered before retirement. Here are my 5 steps to get there.
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How I Saved Fees by Running My Own In-Store AuctionsI saved a fortune by having my own auctions on my website and in my retail store.
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Stephen King: My Favorite StorytellerFew writers have so accurately described the human condition and psyche as well as Stephen King. His novels are extraordinary. -
How the New Debit Card Laws Will Affect YouDealing with changes in the laws for debit card purchases and fees.
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Best Free Tools for Learning to Invest Your MoneyThe 5 best tools to help you learn and educate yourself on investment strategies.
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Average-in Investment Strategy that Really WorksA safer, savvier way to buy stocks and other investments. You can limit risk by using both stocks and options together.
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First Person: My Personal Emergency FundHow I've prepared for emergencies, and where my funds are stored.
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Duran Duran's All You Need is Now: Best Album of 2011Duran Duran release the best new album of 2011, and recapture the charts for the first time in decades. -
Top 10 Pop and Rock Songs for the 4th of JulyRock and pop songs for celebrating America's Independence day on the 4th of July.
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Offline Marketing of an Online BusinessSome of the best techniques for promoting websites and online services, in an offline format.
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First Person: The 5 Stages of a Business Marketing PlanThe five most important, often skipped, stages necessary for a successful marketing plan.
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First Person: Raising Prices the Right WayMost companies need to raise prices at some point. Here is the best way to raise prices effectively without losing customers.
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Top 10 Albums for SummerA list of the best and happiest upbeat albums for listening in the hot summer sun. -
Advertising Your Small Business Free of ChargeThe most efficient ways to advertise your business for free.
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Top 10 Movies for SummerThe best movies for your summer movie marathon, from comedy to horror, camping to golfing, and more.
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Why Mobile Selling Techniques WorkIncrease sales or drive traffic to your business by using mobile marketing, a successful age-old technique.
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Top 10 Songs for Your Summer Road TripGreat songs for driving on the road this summer. Led Zeppelin, REO, Queen and more...
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Small Business Hiring BasicsFrom smokers to part-time staffing, some basic hiring guidelines for your small business.
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First Person: Debunking the 8 Most Popular Investment MythsI can personally debunk the most popular myths about investing: buy low/sell high, day trading, cash requirements, and other myths exposed.
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Should We Alter Our Investments After the Removal of Bin Laden?Whether and how we should change our investment portfolios, now that Bin Laden is gone.
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Review of IE9: Internet Explorer 9The new IE9 is a failed browser. Here's why.
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Public Reactions to the Death of Osama Bin LadenIs this the end of terrorism? A closer look at what the death of Osama Bin Laden means to the world, or what it doesn't mean.
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First Person: Busting 9 Myths About Small Business StartupsFrom personal experience, busting the top myths about starting and running your own small business.
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First Person: Time to Replace That Computer?A guide to the 5 most common PC repair problems, and whether your PC can be fixed or needs to be replaced.Also published on:
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First Person: How I've Survived Business SlumpsHow I managed to survive business slumps using some key tactics.
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First Person: The Household Budget Cuts That Don't Make SenseSome budget cuts just aren't worth it, and a few may even cost you more in the long run. Look at some common budget cuts that don't make sense.
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Top 5 Cities to Expand Your Small Business in Asia5 cities where you can expand your small business in Asia, for a truly global reach.
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Before Laughing at Chinese 'Time Travel' Ban, Look at U.S. CensorshipChina bans scf-fi movies and TV dramas about time-travel and changing history. Are we in a position to criticize this?
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5 Types of Companies You Should Never Invest InYou're probably already invested in 3 of these companies, but your money shouldn't be there. Some investments close to home seem perfect, but they are not. 5 places to avoid or get out of.
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Songkran Water Festival in Bangkok: Thai New Year April 2011The Thai New Year falls in April. Lots of water, music and dancing for the Songkran water festival in Bangkok.
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First Person: Managing Your Money Through Tragic News EventsHow I've been able to handle tragic news stories that rocked the financial world, and managed to profit in my investments during panic times.
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The Best Deal Between Whole Life Vs. Term Life InsuranceA quick look at the differences between whole life and term life insurance policies
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How to Register a Company NameGuide to registering a fictitious company name with your state.
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Developing a Brand for Your Small BusinessA guide to branding your small business effectively.
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Hire New Employees: When and How to Up-StaffWhen to add knew hires to your company, and how to do it.
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Money Savings Tips in Your HomeSome ways to save money on items you already have at home.
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First Person: Creative Ways to Get More Out of Your SavingsSome creative ways to earn more interest than the small amount paid on a bank savings account.
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First Person: How I Made Use of Free MarketingSome of the best marketing tools that have worked well for my small businesses over the years.
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The 10 Most Exotic Foods and Drinks to Taste in ThailandA list of the most unusual foods and drinks in Thailand. Try them on your next vacation.
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First Person: A Year of Bad CreditHow I was able to clear my personal debts and what the bad debt load cost me.Also published on:
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First Person: 5 Employee Incentive Programs That WorkA list of the most effective ways to keep your staff on board with you.
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First Person: A Rational Plan for My Tax RefundMy more prudent plans for this year's tax refund.Also published on:
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First Person: Clearing Out the Student LoansThe plan that led me to pay off all my student loans; how I cleared the debt.Also published on:
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Tips on Buying an Existing Small BusinessSome key factors to consider when buying an existing small business.
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Haunted Houses in Bangkok,ThailandTour a "haunted house" style hospital ward in Bangkok.
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Balancing and Managing Your Small Business InventoryGet the right balance between understocked and overstocked shelves; manage your inventory and track it weekly.
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Easily Set Up Payroll for a Small BusinessHere are some steps and considerations for setting up payroll for your small business.
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The Positive Effects of Movie PiracyTake a closer look at the real effects of movie piracy, and the unreliable numbers the MPAA feeds the media.
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Finding Monster Furniture and Statues in BangkokA look at the Alien, Godzilla and monster furniture and giant figures at the MBK shopping center in Bangkok, Thailand.
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How I Pick Winning Stocks Year and AfterRules I've followed to find the best stocks in the stock market year and year.
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Movie Event in Bangkok: 'King Naresuan Part III'A look at the promotional event for the final chapter in the 'King Naresuan' movie trilogy.
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Building a Solid Customer Base for a New BusinessNew small businesses need customers. These steps will guide you in creating a strong customer base when you're starting from scratch.
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How to Cope With Competition in Small BusinessHow to handle your competition, when they are fishing for your customers.
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How to Tell Time While Traveling in ThailandTraveling in Thailand, many misunderstandings come from a different way of telling time. Here's a guide to the 4 time segments used by Thais.
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A Budget-Minded Summer VacationA summer travel plan without breaking the wallet.
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Safety Tips for Using the Most Active and Dangerous Sites on the NetThe most dangerous websites are also the most visited. Some caution for the active browser.
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How to Identify and Avoid Real Estate Rental ScamsLook out for illegal clauses in your rental lease, and watch for real estate scams.
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Top 3 Budget Hotels in BangkokIf you're on a budget, these are my three favorite inexpensive hotels in Bangkok.
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Open Crossword Puzzle Tournaments in BangkokMy visit to a puzzle tournament event in Bangkok -- a different way to spend a weekend in BKK.
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First Person: Using Loyalty Programs to Drive Small Business GrowthThe loyalty programs I used in my businesses, and the ones that worked best.
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The Most Under-rated Movies of All TImeThe most under-appreciated movies of all time. Films that deserve more attention, but got overlooked.
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The Most Over-rated Movies of All TimeFrom Avatar to the English Patient, the most over-hyped movies of all time; movies that don't deserve the awards they received.
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How My Small Oversight Resulted in a Big Tax LossHow a small mistake in handling your money can result in an audit, and a big Tax penalty payment.
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A 4-Step Get-Out-Of-Debt Plan That Actually WorksHow I am almost out of debt in just 4 steps over a few years. It's easier than you think to get rid of your debt load.
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How Your Credit Score Can Fall Even Without Any Late PaymentsHow my credit rating slipped without any delinquencies, and how I learned how to handle it. You need to be proactive to save your score, but you can live fine without it.
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First Person: 5 Bad Places to Put Your Investment DollarsA list of the worst investments anyone can make. Most of you will fall into 2 or more of these in your lifetime. Try to avoid them.
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Premiere of the Thai Ghost Movie 'Saranae Hen Pee' in BangkokPremiere of the Thai ghost movie 'Saranae Hen Pee' in Bangkok, with cast and movie promos.
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First Person: How to Effectively Test New Business IdeasA checklist of ways to test your new business idea or product before launching it onto the open market.
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Top 20 Songs Based on MoviesThe top songs based on movies, or which were inspired by movies.
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Side Effects of a Vitamin OverdoseIs it possible to overdose on vitamins? That depends on the vitamin: here is a quick guide to vitamin consumption.
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Exploring Asia with the Bangkok Airways Discovery Air-passA cheap way to see several cities in Thailand, Malaysia and the rest of Southeast Asia: How to use the Discovery Airpass to your advantage.
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How to Better Diversify Your InvestmentsA quick guide to spreading your assets over several investments and institutions.
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How to Get Through the Airport Faster and EasierTips on getting through all the airport checkpoints, faster, smoother and easier.
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The Red Ant Restaurant: Original Thai Food in BangkokA look at some real Thai food in East Bangkok, far from the tourist shuffle.
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First Person: 5 Reasons Small Businesses FailSmall business owners make a lot of mistakes in their first few years. Here are the five most common, and most fatal errors to avoid.
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Travel Guide to Movie Theaters in ThailandThe best movie theaters in Thailand, and what to expect when you go to a Thai movie theater or cinema chain.
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First Person: Maximizing the Value of Your Savings With Currency SwapsCreative ways to get up to 10 times the local interest rate on your savings account.
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Horror Film Club in BangkokA peek into one of the many film clubs in Bangkok: the horror fans of BKK.
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Visit Bangkok for the King's BirthdayDecember 5th Bangkok explodes in celebration for the Thai King's birthday. This is a great time to visit Thailand.
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A Traveler's Guide to the Seasons in ThailandTravel tips for the three seasons in Thailand. A guide to which months are best for tourist travel, and what to expect.
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Planning Your Year-End Investment PortfolioTips on shaping up your investments and evaluating your strategy at the end of the year. Should I sell in December or January?
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Loy Krathong: The Festival of Lights in ThailandMy local experience at the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand, floating candlelit boats on a quiet canal in East Bangkok.
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Top 10 Movies for New Years Eve and New Years DaySome great movies to watch during New Year's Eve, or a movie marathon all New Years Day.
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Top 20 Rock Songs for ChristmasNon-Christmas songs for Christmas. Rock songs that are not traditional Christmas songs, but can be played during the winter holidays.
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My Favorite Kids' Commercials from the 80sHere are some of my favorite kids' TV commercials from the 80s. From Milk to Transformers, Legos to Cereal, these ad spots were clever and fun.
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First Person: Giving Investments as GiftsA list of investment instruments that can be given as gifts. These are solid holiday or birthday gift ideas that can increase in value.
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10 Songs for Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsMagical songs for the Harry Potter series and the Hogwarts ensemble.
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Free Things to Do in Bangkok, ThailandSome tips on free sites and shows to see in Bangkok, including parks, museums, and free concerts that are available at little or no cost. If you are planning on visiting Bangkok, you won't want to miss these fun free sites and activities.
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How a Lawyer Can Help a Small BusinessFrom start-up to closing, there are some important events when a lawyer is important for a small business. Some ways an attorney can help your venture.
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Free Things to Do in Kuala LumpurSome fun things to see and do free of charge in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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7 Unexpected Expenses that Catch Travelers by SurpriseThere are a lot of expenses incurred during vacation or business travel, but 7 things stand out that may catch you by surprise.
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Top 40 Songs for Christmas and the Holiday SeasonThe 40 best songs for the Christmas season, from Queen to Jethro Tull, John Lennon, U2 and more. Time to make your holiday mix CD.
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Identify and Avoid Job Hunting ScamsJob seekers are easy targets for con artists and employment scams. Look out for these job scams and avoid them.
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Freelancing Successfully in a Bad EconomyIf you're job hunting or just been laid off, try freelancing to get extra income and stay sharp in your field. Here's a guide to freelancing the right way.
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Guide to Renting an Apartment or Condo in ThailandThai condo and apartment rentals: Tips on cost, lease conditions, and where to find a good condo in Bangkok, Phuket or any city in Thailand.
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Short Fiction: the Slowest PoisonA short horror story about a woman and a misguided plan to poison her husband.
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10 Things You Will Likely Forget to Pack for TravelThere are a few things we never seem to remember to pack for our vacation. Here's a list of the ten most forgettable, but necessary, items.
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How to Deal with the New Forex RegulationsWays to continue to profit in forex trading, despite the new US Regulations that work against this goal. Three things you can do today.
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Short Fiction: Trick or TreeA short flash fiction horror story for Halloween. Sometimes children are more perceptive than adults.
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The Top 10 Horror Movies of All TimeA list of the best directed, scariest horror movies of all time, from 1954 to 2010.
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The Thai Vegetarian Food Festival of GinjeA guide to the annual Ginje Vegetarian Festival in Thailand. Most Thai people become vegetarians for a week during this holiday. Here's what you can expect, and where to find the best food in Bangkok.
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How to Start and Run a Successful Seasonal Business for Halloween and ChristmasA guide to opening and running a successful seasonal business for Halloween, Christmas, or any holiday. Tips on leases, inventory and business planning.
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Top 10 Comedy Movies for Your Halloween PartiesA list of the best spooky-themed comedy movies for your next Halloween party.
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Little-Known Restaurants and Shopping Venues in Hong KongA guide to some of the best hidden things to do in Hong Kong. Some local restaurants, tea houses and shopping streets are revealed.
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Top Thanksgiving Travel Tips10 Tips for safer, more enjoyable travel during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Take a Boat in Bangkok to the Nonthaburi MarketA guide and tips to taking a boat ride on Bangkok's Chao Phraya river to the Nonthaburi Market, one of the largest markets in Bangkok, Thailand.
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The Top 40 Songs for Halloween Parties40 pop and rock songs for a Halloween party or costume party. Ghosts, scary people, werewolves and more... from 3 decades of vinyl and CD.
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5 Steps to Branding Your BusinessFive ways to get your company logo in the spotlight, and eventually recognized as a main brand name in your field. Branding your business takes time, but can be done.
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7 Best Software Programs for Small BusinessesSeven of the best software applications for small businesses on a budget. You can accomplish a lot with the right, cost-effective software.
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The Toy Collector's Travel Guide to Southeast AsiaSome of the best toy shops and expos are in Southeast Asia. Here is a guide to the best places to shop for toys and movie related collectibles.
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10 Ways Employers Can Boost Productivity at WorkTen things employers can do to make their employees happy, healthy, and productive at work. Increase workflow in some creative ways.
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How to Choose Your Business Venue, State and CitySome tips on choosing the location of your business. Choose the city and state as carefully as you choose the mall or street. Here's a list of things to look into, before you rent or buy a shop.
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Selling Ad Space on Your Web-site Instead of Click ThrusA quick start guide to switching from click-thru ad networks to directly selling some ad space on your site. This is more lucrative for most web owners with medium or low level traffic.
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10 Things to Do Before You Travel AbroadSome imortant tasks need to be done to prepare for travel in a foreign country. Travel documents and ATM cards are among the important things you need to get ready.
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Touring the Nan Feng Ceramics Kiln in Foshan ChinaThe Nan Feng Kiln in Foshan China is the oldest ceramics factory in the world. Enjoy a fascinating tour and shop for the very unique ceramic vases and statues.
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Using Frequent Flyer Miles After the United and Continental Airlines MergerContinental and United Airlines will merge this year, so expect some changes to happen to the miles programs. Based on what we know so far, we can plan a miles building strategy.
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Top 5 Business Software ApplicationsAn overview of the 5 best business software applications for any small business.
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Hidden Resources for Small BusinessSmall enterprises have a few advantages over big corporations. Use your hidden assets, such as local goodwill, to fight back and compete in the marketplace.
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10 Do's and Don't While Traveling in ThailandMany customs in southeast Asia can cause embarrassment for travelers. Here is a list of 10 things to observe while traveling in Thailand.
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Quick Start Guide to Extra Income on Stocks with Covered CallsJust like interest on cash, use covered calls to get income on your stocks and commodities just sitting in your broker's vault. Here is a quick start guide to selling covered calls.
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The 5 Most Important Promotional Tools Worth Extra Money5 Key areas where you should spend extra money in your business. Go cheap on some items, but there are 5 vital areas where it pays to spend more.
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Overview of the KL Butterfly Park, MalaysiaGuide to the KL Butterfly Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which is the largest and creates a mini rainforest. You can walk among thousands of butterflies and see them in their natural habitats.
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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, a Must See in KLGuide to the KL Bird Park, the world's largest free-flight aviary; getting there and what to see in this stunning bird sanctuary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Managing Your Foreign Currency Needs for BusinessSeveral ways to protect your import or retail business from sharp drops in the US Dollar. How to get insured against price fluctuations.
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Best New Business Start-up: Become a Green ConsultantStarting a green, ecological consultancy is one of the best new start-ups. For a small initial investment you can develop a healthy enterprise and help the planet along the way. Here are some points to consider.
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Business Promotion by Selling Coupon Options OnlineA unique way to promote your retail business by selling coupons and gift cards online. A guide to setting up your coupon auction.
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Elephant Riding Tours in Ayutthaya, ThailandA guide to the best elephant camp and tours to see and ride elephants in Thailand. From 3 hours to 3 days, many tours are available to see, feed and care for elephants.
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Bicycle Vacation Anywhere in the WorldYou can take a green vacation anywhere on the globe by bicycle instead of car, plane or ship this year. Here is a guide to planning your vacation on a bicycle.
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A Guide to Bangkok's New Airport Link Sky-TrainThe new high speed sky-train that now links Bangkok's International Airport to the city center. A guide to using the new service.
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Top 10 Songs for the Supernatural TV SeriesA list of the ten best songs used on the Supernatural TV series and dedicated to specific cast members, from Bobby to Sam and Dean.
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How Small Businesses Can Borrow Money for FreeA quick way for small retail businesses to get a fast cash infusion without paying interest. Fast free money loans in a creative way.
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Kite Flying in Bangkok ThailandKite flying is one of the best non-tourist activities in Bangkok. Here's a guide on where to buy a kite and the best places to fly them in Thailand.
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Travel Phobias, 10 Tips for Nervous TravelersBooking your seat near the front of a plane, using chamomile and lavender and distracting yourself are some ways you can ease a nervous mind during trips.
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Visit SamutPrakarn - the World's Largest Crocodile Farm Near Bangkok, ThailandOverview of the crocodile farm near Bangkok. A guide to getting there, what to take and what to see.
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Guide to Transportation in Bangkok, from Boats to Sky-TrainA guide to using the nine main modes of transportation in Bangkok, including Sky-Trains, Subway, boats, buses, motorbikes and taxis.
